HDNet is showing a new three-part hi-def news special for its World Report called "Baghdad: A City in Turmoil" on May 6, 7 and 9 at 9:30 p.m. ET. The segments are "War Torn Baghdad," "Soldiers & Civilians-Baghdad in Crisis" and "The Fabric of Iraq." "This is nothing like you have seen from traditional news sources," s

HDNet's "World Report" will broadcast "The Funeral of Pope John Paul II" In HD. On Sunday, April 10, HDNet will air the Pope being laid to rest in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST and again on Monday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. EST. The HDNet World Report is a news do

HDNet premiered its HD Hollywood news and information show, "Hollywood HD" this week, and will air a new episode every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. The series covers movie premieres, award ceremonies and celebrity interviews and profiles. The Jan. 21 debut was presented from the Hollywood Museum and featured an Academy Awar

Major League Soccer and HDNet have struck a three-year deal to broadcast live HDTV coverage of MLS games. The exclusive nationally televised HD coverage of "MLS on HDNet" begins April 12 with the San Jose Earthquakes hosting the Colorado Rapids. The full 2003 regular season package will feature at least 28 consecutive

HDNet will begin its fourth year of coverage of NHL hockey games starting in October. Last year, the NHL became the first professional U.S. sports league to go on strike through an entire season. HDNet will broadcast 52 games in HD. The opening night of the season (Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. EDT) between Phoenix and Vancou

HDTV cable network HDNet aired a continuous, live HD feed showing the streets of Baghdad during its election period. The feed was aired from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Baghdad time (2:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Eastern U.S. time) on each day, the day of the Iraqi national assembly election and the day preceding it. The feed wa