In a series of recent deals, HDNet has secured the rights to carry TV programs and movies produced by Paramount and Warner Brothers. In the Paramount deal HDNet gets HD satellite and cable telecast rights for a several Paramount TV series shot in HD. HDNet will begin broadcasting several of the shows in 2003, includin

HDNet has added Paramount films to its movie lineup, agreeing to broadcast over 175 feature films, which have been converted to high-definition format, over the next nine years. "We are pleased to partner with Paramount to add these feature films to the current library of drama and comedy series we have licensed from

The HDNet Movies channel delivers a commercial-free schedule of full-length feature films converted from 35mm to high-definition (1080i format).

HDNet says it will soon carry films from New Line Television. The films will appear on both HDNet and HD Movies, which are carried via satellite and cable. In addition to more recent titles, the channel will also feature several films from New Line’s extensive library. “We are excited to partner with New Line Televis

Time Warner Cable has agreed to carry HDNet and HDNet Movies in its HD programming lineup. The two channels will accompany In Demand's two INHD channels on a high-definition destination tier, and will be available to Time Warner Cable HD customers at an incremental retail cost. Time Warner Cable is trying to increase

(December 16, 2003) Stamford, CT--Time Warner Cable has announced a carriage agreement with HDNet and HDNet Movies for inclusion in its high definition programming lineup. The two channels will accompany iNDEMAND's two INHD channels on a high definition destination tier, available to Time Warner Cable HD customers at an incremental retail cost.

DirecTV will provide a new HD programming package, which includes ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet and HDNet Movies, to customers on July 1 for $10.99 a month. Special additional events, like the Masters Tournament and NBA games, will be broadcast in HD. ESPN HD is a 24-hour simulcast of ESPN; Discovery HD Theater

HDNet is on the prowl for new content and distribution deals that could broaden the availability of high-definition programming on cable.