DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket goes online for non-subs

Dish launches Epix HD & AMC HD

Dish Network has launched two new channels this week. The first is The 3 from Epix (also referred to as Epix 3) which offers “chop sockey” films from the ‘70s, teen comedies from the ‘80s, and late night “Shock Theater” style movies, as well as genre favs like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Rocky, Top Gun and The Terminator. Unfortunately the third channel from Epix is only offered in standard-definition. Full Story

Upcoming HD channel launches

We can’t get enough HD! This fall there are several high-definition channels scheduled to launch in the U.S., including two channels owned by Sony Pictures Television: Sony Movie Channel (previously referred to as Sony Pictures Movies HD) and Fearnet HD (currently available on-demand). Both HD channels are expected to launch Oct. 1, 2010. Full Story

Palladia’s Fall 2010 concert schedule

MTV has announced their Fall 2010 schedule for the Palladia music channel which presents music, concerts and videos in high-definition. The new live performances feature the return of the annual “Outdoor Music Week,” featuring artists such as Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Paul McCartney, Jamiroquai, The Strokes, Shakira, Coheed & Cambria and many others. Full Story

Girls Gone Wild ‘Hottest Girl’ finale on HDNet

The Girls Gone Wild “Hottest Girl in America” finale will premiere on Thursday, July 29 in high-definition on HDNet at 10:00 p.m. PT and 1:00 a.m. ET. The show, which premiered May 13, has narrowed down competitors from around the country and one of them will be given the title. 20 finalists have been chosen from 11 states including California, New Mexico, Florida and Louisana. Full Story

Europe invades US for soccer matches in HD

Manchester United, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic FC are among elite soccer teams to play in U.S. Stadiums.

Fox Soccer Channel will broadcast several upcoming soccer matches which bring some of the best European teams to U.S. soil. The action (presented in HD) starts this Wednesday, July 21, when Scotland’s Celtic FC battles Sporting Lisbon of Portugal at Fenway Park, the famous home of the Boston Red Sox. Full Story

AT&T fighting for MSG HD, MSG Plus HD

AT&T has re-filed it’s complaint against Madison Square Garden (MSG) and Cablevision over rights to high-definition (HD) feeds from the regional sports networks. AT&T contacted MSG about the feeds to MSG HD and MSG Plus HD after an FCC ruling said “denying access to terrestrial nets is presumptively unfair and deceptive, and treats HD nets as separate services from the standard-definion feed.” Full Story

DirecTV’s 3D channel to broadcast MLB All-Star game

DirecTV will broadcast the first Major League All-Star game in 3D. The game will take place at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California on Tuesday, July 13. The 3D broadcast will be found on DirecTV’s n3D channel (Ch. 103), the satco’s recently added dedicated 3D channel powered by Panasonic 3D technology. Full Story

FEARnet HD to go linear in October

You may have come across FEARnet searching through your TV provider’s video-on-demand library. The horror/thriller/suspense network also provides content online and through its mobile platform. In October, FEARnet will launch as a linear channel, offering movies from the horror film genre in high-definition on Comcast, FiOS, Cox and other providers. Full Story

Comcast adds Telefutura HD and Univision HD in Washington DC

Comcast has added Telefutura HD and Univision HD to their high-definition channel lineup in Washington D.C. markets. The additions arrive in anticipation of the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches from South Africa. Comcast will broadcast all 64 matches of the tournament (25 in 3D) in spanish language from June 11 through July 11, 2010. Full Story

Comcast announces FIFA 3D coverage

NBA Finals schedule on ABC

Green Day Live at the Fox Theatre broadcast in HD

HDNet will present “Green Day Live at the Fox Theatre” this Sunday, May 30 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A premiere for the network, the concert is in support of their album “21st Century Breakdown,” which won the Grammy for Best Rock Album this year. Full Story

24 Season 8 finale airs tonight at 8

FOX’s “24″ will end tonight after eight seasons and 194 hours of episodes. The 2-hour conclusion will depict the hours from 2PM – 4PM, as President Taylor gets closer to a “world-changing” peace treaty and Jack Bauer takes “matters into his own hands for one last and unforgettable job.” The finale will air 8 p.m. through 10 p.m. Eastern Time in high-definition 720p. Full Story

Star Wars marathon to simulcast Empire Strikes Back in Times Square

This Saturday, May 22, Spike TV will celebrate 30 years since the release of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes back by airing a three-movie marathon starting at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time with Episode IV A New Hope. If you haven’t caught the original Star Wars films in widescreen HD yet, this is a great time to see them all in sequence. Full Story