Music, Mummies, Models And More On VOOM HD Networks In May

May 3, 2006

May is action-packed on VOOM HD Networks, television's largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels. From catwalk beauties to rare Bond treasures, and brilliant performances on the concert stage and on the field, VOOM HD Networks offer something for every viewer. Available nationally on the DISH Network, VOOM HD Networks provide breathtaking content that brings television to a new level of experience. The 15 VOOM channels provide TV made for HD, 24-hours-a-day, with commercial-free programming that includes movies, sports, animation and family fare, fashion, music, art, news and ever-expanding slate of new original programming. Details of the May program highlights are as follows: TREASURE HD BOND AUCTION PREVIEW SHOW May 20th at 3:00pm EST on DISH channel 9473 Prior to VOOM’s June Bond month, a cross channel event celebrating pop culture icon James Bond, which includes the worldwide HD premiere of 17 Bond films, viewers can get a preview of the highly anticipated June 17th auction (being shown live on TREASURE HD) featuring property from one of Hollywood's greatest film franchises. Signature 007 memorabilia, as along with items once belonging to Marilyn Monroe and John Lennon, will be seen for the first time when they go on display at Planet Hollywood New York in Times Square. The Bond Auction Preview Show will air everyday until the live sale on June 15th COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE Two new episodes every Saturday at 10:00am and 10:30am EST on DISH channel 9473 This lively new series delivers the top twenty tips for building collections. In each episode, major collectors, dealers and top auction specialists weigh in on a new topic. This month’s schedule: May 6th: American Quilts and Antique Radios. May 13th: Vintage cameras and Halloween and Holiday Collectibles. May 20th: Toy Trains and Bakelite. May 27th: Depression Glass and Motorcycles. RUSH HD NOMADS Sundays in May at 8:00pm EST on DISH channel 9476 Nomads brings viewers into the lives of a little-known X-sports rebel tribe. They are the storm-chasers of action sports—super-athletes who roam the globe in search of the most challenging spots, the best competition, and the place to make their mark on the world. Episodes include: May 7th: Nomads Mountain Bike Nevada. May 14th: Nomads Mountain Bike Film. May 21st: Nomads Wakeboard: State of the Union. May 28th: Nomads Kayak Africa. WORLDSPORT HD SPANISH PRIMERO LEAGUE Airing throughout May on DISH channel 9477 Game dates/times TBD. Catch the stars of the World Cup when they take to the pitch for Spanish League supremacy. Viewers can watch in high definition as one of the most storied sports franchises, Real Madrid, tries to reclaim the top spot while others like Valencia, Barcelona and Getafe try to take down the Galactico's. ULTRA HD FULL FRONTAL FASHION: PARIS FALL 2006 Airs May 15th -19th on DISH channel 9478 From the City of Light and the fashion capital of the world—Full Frontal Fashion brings you the Fall 2006 collections from Paris! Hitting the catwalk are the latest collections from designers including Stella McCartney, Yves Saint Laurent and the legendary House of Dior, all in spectacular high-definition. New episodes of Full Frontal Fashion: Paris Fall 2006 will airs nightly at 9:00pm on May 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th. MONSTERS HD MUMMY'S DAY Airs Sunday, May 14th on DISH channel 9481 Give your therapist something to chew on when you celebrate Dear Old Mummy with this marathon of fright films. This Mother's Day, MONSTERS HD unwraps eight tales of mummies back from the Dead, along with the monster baby trilogy of It’s Alive! movies. Titles include: The Mummy '32, The Mummy's Curse, The Mummy's Hand, The Mummy's Ghost, Mummy's Tomb, Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, Tale of the Mummy, Bubba Ho-Tep, It’s Alive, It Lives Again, and Island of the Alive. The marathon kick-starts at 6:00am on March 14th, with movies running through out the day. RAVE HD LATER…WITH JOOLS HOLLAND Airs May 19th and May 26th at 9:00pm EST on DISH channel 9470 He first came to fame as a founding member of The Cure, but now Jools Holland is known around the world for his landmark BBC performance series, which gathers on its stage the best acts in the music business. In May, experience two premiere episodes—all with the glorious “front row” richness of 5.1 Dolby surround sound—with the Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, Hard Fi, Arcade Fire and Mariza on May 19th, and Athlete, Robert Plant, The Go! Team, The Fall, Mose Allison and Lhasa on May 26th. _________________________ The 15 VOOM HD Networks, available nationally on DISH Network are: HDNews The only HD source for 24/7 news, sports and weather. Equator HD The most extraordinary places and people on the planet. Gallery HD Stunning imagery and stories from the front line of the art world. Rush HD Life on the edge with adrenaline junkies of adventure sports. Rave HD Live music as a whole new experience in HD and 5.1 surround sound. Ultra HD The hottest fashion, the coolest styles and insight into the 'luxe life from around the world. Animania HD Eye-popping HD animation from the groundbreaking to the classic. Monsters HD The masters of movie horror in terrifying HD clarity. Gameplay HD Enter the virtual worlds of video gaming for the first time in HD. Treasure HD Live auctions and original series for and about people with a passion for collecting. Worldsport HD Live sports coverage from premier arenas around the globe. Family Room HD Movies and entertainment for the whole family. Film Fest HD A non-stop film festival for movie fans, remastered in HD. Kung Fu HD All martial arts action, all the time. World Cinema HD Award-winning and top-performing movies without borders.

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