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  NEW! Digital Tier & Sports Pack Oct 20, 2009

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More HD coming in October!
News, lifestlye, cartoons, sports and more - 10 more channels delivered in High Definition with digital clarity and superior sound! channel details

7 channels are located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!
3 channels are included with the Sports Pack



Teen Nick & Nick Jr.
Name Change Channel 110 and 117 Sep 28, 2009

Beginning Monday, September 28, 2009, the award-winning Noggin and The N networks will have new names!

Noggin will be renamed  Nick Jr., and The N will be renamed Teen Nick, but don’t worry! The networks will retain their same programming schedules and the new Nick Jr. will continue to remain commercial free.

 

Centric Logo
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Name Change Channel 104 Sep 28, 2009

Beginning Monday, September 28, 2009, BET J will be relaunced as Centric.

Centric, the latest offering under the BET Networks umbrella, and also a partnership with MTV Networks, is a 24-hour entertainment channel featuring originals, movies, music and reality programming that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today's African-American and multicultural adult viewer. Its compelling content infuses a unique mix of music, culture and style that embody the lives, tastes, and aspirations of the Centric viewer: All You. All Day. All Night.

Vavoom & TEN
Name Change PPV Channel 884 and 885 Sep 1, 2009

The Erotic Networks will be re-branding the services currently known as Clips and Blox to TEN (ch 885) and Vavoom (ch 884), respectively on September 1, 2009. Each of these services will continue to adhere to the XX edit standard.



 
  NEW! Digital Tier Aug 4, 2009

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More FREE HD
News, movies and more - 10 more channels delivered in High Definition with digital clarity. That's why Bright House Networks is known as the Home of Free HD! channel details

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!



Detroit Public TV Plus
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NEW! Channel 155 Jul 7, 2009

Detroit Public Television Plus (multiplexed digital subchannel 56.2) It's vision statement is "educate, entertain and inspire - in partnership with our community." The viewer supported station produces many local programs including Get Up! Get Out, In the Frame: Exploring the DIA, Leaders on Leadership American Black Journal, and Am I Right among others.

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!

SyFy
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Name Change Channel 56 and 258 Jul 7 , 2009

On July 7th Sci Fi Channel will be renamed to Syfy on channels 56 and 268 (HD).

Starting this summer, new shows like Warehouse 13, SGU: Stargate Universe and Caprica will join our rich slate of returning favorites like Eureka, Ghost Hunters and many more, to bring you bolder science fiction, stronger drama, faster action, bigger adventure, deeper mystery, louder laughs and...well, you get the idea.

WKBD-TV  HD (CW 50 Detroit)
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NEW! Channel 250 HD Jun 19, 2009

WKBD-TV HD (CW 50 Detroit) is the HD simulcast of channel 5. Progamming consists primarily of first-run syndicated talk, courtroom, and reality shows, some recent off-network sitcoms, CW first-run programming, and some drama shows.

History: In 2006, UPN and WB networks announced they would merge into a single network called the CW, to be owned jointly by CBS and the Warner Bros. Television unit of Time Warner. WKBD was chosen as the CW's Detroit affiliate.

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!

MavTV HD
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NEW! HD PAK Jun 1, 2009

MavTV HD is a digital cable channel, focused towards men in the 18-54 age group. It features original programming that appeals to men, such as sports, comedies, gadgets, gaming, and women. MavTV also produces and carries a large library of native 1080i HD series including originals such as Rad Girls, AMA Motorcycle Racing, American Tailgater, Bikini AllStars, Ultimate Combat Experience, and Lucas Oil Motorsports events.

Smithsonian Channel HD
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NEW! HD PAK May 29, 2009

Smithsonian Channel HD content is inspired by the Smithsonian Institution's museums, research facilities and magazines – and features original non-fiction programming that covers a wide range of historical, scientific and cultural subjects, all presented commercial-free. Program subjects include Air and Space, Pop Culture, History and Mystery, Smithsonian Kids, Science, Natural Wonders, and More Smithsonian™.

ION Television
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NEW! Channel 216 HD May 19, 2009

ION Television HD (Detroit WPXD 31) is the HD simulcast of channel 21. Features a "Positively Entertaining" array of hit television series,
theatrical and made-for-television movies and specials with content from
an array of award-winning, critically acclaimed libraries including CBS
Television, NBC Universal, RHI Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television
and Warner Bros.

TV series aired include ER, M*A*S*H, NCIS, Boston Legal, Ghost Whisper, Quantum Leap and others.

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!

RetroPlex
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IndiePlex
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NEW! Movie Lover's PAK May 1, 2009

Break out the popcorn as two more movie channels will be joining the Movie Lover's PAK on May 1st! This addition to the current Encore movie series of channels brings the total of 8 channels to this popular package - an extrodinary value for commercial-free, only movies - 24x7!

RetroPlex provides iconic movies that defined an era, highlighting the titles that best showcase movies from the 60’s to the 80’s. The best movies you grew up with.

 IndiePlex provides unconventional movies that broke the mold, highlighting titles that reflect both the extraordinary mainstream and the traditional art house.  



Starz HD
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NEW! HD for Premium Channel Subscribers Apr 27, 2009

Movie quality high definition is now available for another of our Premium Channels!

Starz HD is the high-def version of the main Starz channel (541). You must already have a subsciption to Starz to view this channel. Starz features mainly first-run motion pictures, favorite movies and adult fare.  

Speed HD
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The Weather Channel HD
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Travel Channel HD
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NEW! April FREE HD Channels! Apr 27, 2009

More customer requested channels in High Definition!

Devoted to coverage of various forms of auto racing, Speed HD programming includes live Formula One racing, NASCAR-related shows, automotive how-to, auto-related movies such as The Fast and the Furious, auto shows, less-popular racing series, a weekly news show, call-in shows, and reality shows. Speed is also the exclusive United States broadcaster of the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Petit Le Mans, the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race and the Gatorade Duels at Daytona.   web site

The Weather Channel HD broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news 24 hours a day. In addition, several popular long-form programs have been added to its cable TV programming, such as Full Force Nature, Storm Stories, The Weather Classroom, and When Weather Changed History.   web site

Travel Channel HD features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris, tours of grand hotels, and visits to significant cities and towns, with recent programming putting an emphasis on how the rich travel and on "haunted" destinations, like Most Haunted and Ghost Adventures.   web site

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!



MLB Network HD
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NEW! Channel 263 HD Apr 1, 2009

MLB Network HD is a specialty channel, primarily owned by Major League Baseball, set to launch on January 1, 2009. MLB Network expects to carry 26 live baseball games in 2009 on Thursday nights. Now available in High-Definition!

Other early programming will include portions of the 2009 World Baseball Classic as well as highlights, studio programming, international and development league games, and archival material. Also in the works is a nightly news and highlight show patterned after ESPN's Baseball Tonight.

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!

Starz On Demand
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NEW! Channel 123 Mar 20, 2009
Starz On Demand features include:
  • 75 new hit movies at any given time
  • New programs added every Friday
  • Enjoy early premiers of some of the biggest hits before they air on Starz
  • Starz movies are fresher-just 10 months from the theater to Starz
  • Original Series including the drama Crash and comedies Head Case and Party Down.

Customers that subscribe to Starz will receive this great content FREE!

Bravo HD
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Sci-Fi Channel HD
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USA Network HD
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NEW! More FREE HD Channels! Feb 13, 2009

You asked for them and we deliver! More of your favorite channels in High Definition.

Bravo HD's programming schedule includes feature films, reruns of series from parent network NBC, and original reality content, most popularly Project Runway, Inside the Actors Studio, and Top Chef.   web site

Sci-Fi Channel HD is a television network where “what if” is what’s on. Sci-Fi fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming. Now you can watch shows like Battlestar Galactica in true high definition!   web site

USA Network HD shows a variety of original and second-run programming, from syndicated TV series such as NBC's Law & Order programs to edited movies. It is notable for its original series, particularly WWE Raw, Psych, Monk, and Burn Notice.   web site

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!



Disney XD
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Format Change Channel 107 Feb 13, 2009

Toon Disney has now changed to Disney XD.

Disney XD will have a programming mix that connects with kids, challenges them and inspires them on their journey. It will feature super-hero cartoons, Disney programming like Phineas and Ferb and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, in addtion to original programming such as Aaron Stone.

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!

Cinemax HD
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The Movie Channel HD
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NEW! HD for Premium Channel Subscribers Feb 10, 2009

Breathtaking high definition channels are now available for two more of our Premium Channels!

Cinemax HD is the high-def version of the main Cinemax channel (521). You must already have a subsciption to Cinemax to view this channel. Cinemax features blockbuster movies, first-run films, favorite movies and adult fare.   web site

The Movie Channel (TMC) HD is the high-def version of the main TMC channel (535). You must already have a subsciption to The Movie Channel to view this channel. TMC features movies - for movie lovers!   web site 

 

MLB Network
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NEW! Channel 162 Jan 1, 2009

MLB Network is a specialty channel, primarily owned by Major League Baseball, set to launch on January 1, 2009. MLB Network expects to carry 26 live baseball games in 2009 on Thursday nights.

Other early programming will include portions of the 2009 World Baseball Classic as well as highlights, studio programming, international and development league games, and archival material. Also in the works is a nightly news and highlight show patterned after ESPN's Baseball Tonight.

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!

Sundance Channel
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Channel Move Channel 152 Jan 1, 2009

Sundance Channel is a cable television network devoted to airing independent feature films, world cinema, documentaries, short films, and original programs such as news about the latest developments from each year's Sundance Film Festival. All are shown uncut and without commercials.

In addition to broadcasting films, the channel airs and produces original content. One such show, Anatomy of a Scene, takes a scene from a movie and breaks it apart from the perspective of the production design, costume design, the writing, the acting, and the directing.

Located on the Digital Tier, free to our Digital customers!