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MTVNHD: MTV's International HD network goes live September 15

by Richard Lawler, posted Sep 1st 2008 at 8:14PM

MTV Networks High Definition goes live September 15 in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland and Sweden, including original programming like Chartblast, Uncompressed and HD Extreme and MTV Top 20. The bad news of course, is that beyond the original programming, Viacom is stuffing the 24-hour English language channel -- broadcasting straight out of Poland, a Buenos Aires production hub is due later on -- full of Nickelodeon programs on weekend mornings, and the rest will be filled with what appears to be the same 300 hours of high def library already being looped on MHD / Palladia right now. France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the UK, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela should have their shot at boredom by the end of the year.

[Via Reuters]

Palladia / MHD European launch slated for September

by Richard Lawler, posted Aug 14th 2008 at 7:32PM


Europeans eagerly awaiting more high definition concerts (updated weekly, still) rejoice, as MTV is launching a European HD channel next month. Although it goes unnamed, based on the content mentioned (concerts, special music events and festivals) and the relaunch of Palladia (the station formerly known as MHD) happening at the same time we've been able to reach the surprising and stunning realization that they are pretty much one and the same. In addition to being underwhelmed by an incredibly limited amount of HD content in rotation at any given time, our HDTV-equipped friends in German speaking markets can look forward to Nick programs on the weekend. D-d-d-dora, Dora.

MHD / Palladia name change official September 1, but no less confusing

by Richard Lawler, posted Aug 14th 2008 at 3:40AM


MTV explains renaming MHD to "Palladia" as conveying a sense of spectacle, "a grand stage, a vast arena and the excitement of live musical performances." Whether or not you buy that, it looks like Viacom is giving the channel's content a much-needed refresh, promising a new concert every Saturday at 9 p.m., and a collection of rock movies airing every Thursday night at 9. The first week of September is Outdoor Music Week, bringing home outdoor performances from a host of superstars, starting with Glastonbury 2008 on Monday, September 1. New name or now, two years later we're still caught on the one new concert per week schedule, hopefully the grand stage sees an expansion sometime soon.

Time Warner Cable adds a trio in Columbus, Ohio

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 11th 2008 at 2:47PM

It has been a few months since the great city of Columbus, Ohio received any new HD channels courtesy of Time Warner Cable, but residents can once again celebrate now that the carrier has added three more. Discovery HD (762), History HD (767) and Palladia HD (774) -- which is described as a music-centric station from MTV Networks -- have just appeared in the EPG. Word on the street has it that the latter will be replacing MHD in name only, so don't be too shocked if it pops up in your neck of the woods as well. [Disclosure: Engadget is part of the Time Warner family]

[Thanks, Jason]

MHD to be renamed Palladia HD, confuse HD viewers everywhere

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 10th 2008 at 1:05PM


As we've seen with Discovery's Planet Green, and -- to a lesser extent, History HD, Food HD and SPEED HD -- these high-def channels prefer to change up (or shorten, at least) their names every now and then. The latest to take on a new identity is MTV Networks' MHD, which is apparently being redubbed Palladia HD in DISH Network / TWC's EPG. We've all ideas the name change will filter down to all carriers in short order, but we're just letting you know to not get overly excited upon seeing it emerge in your channel lineup. Sadly, you actually haven't gained another channel -- it's just that the one with the loudest commercials has been renamed.

[Image courtesy of Photobucket]

TVP HD begins airing Olympics in HD

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 7th 2008 at 8:35AM


Heads up, international HD mavens. A kind tipster just alerted us to one TVP HD, a channel that just started broadcasting Olympics coverage and will continue to throughout the 2008 Games. After the spectacle has concluded, it will reportedly morph into a station much like BBC HD. Currently, the channel is available via digital cable in Poland on carriers like Multimedia Polska, Aster and a few other smaller companies that provide HD receivers. We're also told that it'll launch shortly on UPC Cable, ITI's digital satellite platform N and (in trial form) via DVB-T. In somewhat related news, the European version of MTV HD just starting testing yesterday on the Hot Bird satellite, with an expected go-live date sometime in September.

[Thanks, Arsenal]

Elvis: Viva Las Vegas Blu-ray disc hitting Wal-mart shelves in August

by Richard Lawler, posted Jul 7th 2008 at 11:23PM


We know you're looking forward to Country Music Television's two-hour TV event Elvis: Viva Las Vegas August 11 at 8 p.m., so why not preorder it on Blu-ray for delivery the day after? We can't think of a world where we wouldn't want to see Elvis' music performed and/or discussed by such luminaries as 50 Cent, Willie Nelson, Three 6 Mafia, Rob Thomas and others. Those still interested can grab the HD disc exclusively from Wal-mart for $19, over the standard $10 standard DVD price.

Logo to simulcast Scissor Sisters: Live at the O2 Arena on MHD

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 19th 2008 at 11:03PM

Fans of Scissor Sisters and HD music alike will be able to enjoy a concert scheduled to air on Logo next week as it teams up with sister (ahem) channel MHD. Reportedly, the simulcast will mark the "first high-definition broadcast from a gay television network" (that'd be Logo, for those unaware), and the concert in question will be Scissor Sisters: Live at the O2 Arena. The event will be an hour-long special of the band performing in London, and for those who won't be sitting around the tube next Thursday, you can view it online as it happens via steaming video on the network's website. Sound good? Set your HD DVRs for 8:00PM ET / PT on April 24th, or better yet, kick back and enjoy it as it unfolds. Full release after the jump.

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HDTV Listings for April 14, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted Apr 14th 2008 at 4:45PM

What we're watching tonight:
  • Fox (720p) lines up Bones at 8 p.m. followed by the season finale of New Amsterdam
  • ABC (720p) has Dancing with the Stars at 8 p.m. followed by Samantha Who? at 9:30 p.m.
  • NBC (1080i) has Medium at 10 p.m.
  • CBS (1080i) lines up The Big Bang Theory at 8 p.m., followed by How I Met your Mother, Two and a Half Men and Rules of Engagement
  • CW (1080i) brings back One Tree Hill at 9 p.m.
  • ESPN HD (720p) has MLB with Red Sox/Indians at 7 p.m.
  • ESPN2 HD (720p) brings Arena Football with Chicago Rush/Kansas City Brigade at 8:30 p.m.
  • MHD (1080i) features the 2008 Country Music TV Awards at 8 p.m.
  • ABC Family (720p) has Greek at 8 p.m.
  • USA (1080i) has WWE: RAW at 9 p.m.

HDTV Listings for September 28, 2007

by Richard Lawler, posted Sep 28th 2007 at 2:34PM

What we're watching: Friday night arrives with season premieres of Ghost Whisperer, Las Vegas and Numb3rs, and the series premiere of Moonlight, a vampire private detective show, on CBS.

Our traditional high-def listings continue below.

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HDTV Listings for September 20, 2007

by Richard Lawler, posted Sep 20th 2007 at 8:10PM

What we're watching: We're checking out the Hurricanes vs. the Aggies tonight on ESPN.

Our traditional high-def listings continue below.

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HDTV Listings for August 18, 2007

by Richard Lawler, posted Aug 18th 2007 at 5:59PM

What we're watching: Saturday movie night is back in action, with the excellent Pan's Labyrinth on Cinemax and Aeon Flux on Showtime. No SNL tonight, as NBC features the 2007 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in HD.

Our traditional high-def listings continue below.

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HDTV Listings for June 5, 2007

by Richard Lawler, posted Jun 5th 2007 at 5:59PM

What we're watching: With not much new to choose from, we'll check out an episode of Showtime's .

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HDTV Listings for May 26, 2007

by Richard Lawler, posted May 26th 2007 at 4:59PM

What we're watching: The Spurs lead the Jazz 2-0 as the NBA's Western Conference Championship moves onto Game 3 in Utah on ABC tonight.

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HDTV Listings for May 19, 2007

by Richard Lawler, posted May 19th 2007 at 6:39PM

What we're watching: On one hand, Zach Braff and Maroon 5 are on SNL tonight, but on the other, there is the Jermain Taylor/Cory Spinks middleweight title bout on HBO. We can't decide, emo or pugilism?

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