By David Lott, Special to TelevisionWeek

Spike TV said it plans to launch a high-definition channel next year.

The MTV Networks-owned company that caters to young adult males will debut the HD simulcast of Spike TV in the first quarter of 2008, said David Schwarz, a company spokesman.

The high-def channel, which will be carried by DirecTV, will not feature any original programming. Current Spike TV shows include “Muscle Car,” the drama “The Kill Point” and the reality series “Murder.”

In the first quarter, some of the channel’s programs, such as the reality game show “Pros vs. Joes” and the pro wrestling series “TNA Impact!,” will be shot in high-def, with the remainder upconverted to HD. By the second quarter, Spike expects nearly all of its original programs to be shot in HD.

Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization agreed to a two-year extension of their strategic partnership in March 2006, which includes new seasons of the reality series “The Ultimate Fighter,” “Ultimate Fight Night Live” fight cards and episodes of “UFC Unleashed.”

“We know that our demographic—men 18 to 49—are guys who are interested in technology and would love to see UFC fights in high definition,” Mr. Schwarz said. “We want to bring that to them.”

Spike TV’s move to high-def likely will provide a bit of competition for male-oriented offerings from up-and-comer HD network Mojo, including gambling-focused show “I Bet You” and the international drinking tour program “Three Sheets.” Mojo, which is owned by Comcast iN Demand Holdings, Cox Communications and the Time Warner Entertainment–Advance/Newhouse partnership, has announced a crop of new shows debuting before the end of the year.

This would be more interesting if the announcement was about new, actually watchable shows coming to Spike.

In the first quarter, some of the channel’s programs, such as the reality game show “Pros vs. Joes” and the pro wrestling series “TNA Impact!,” will be shot in high-def, with the remainder in stretch-o-vision.


There I fixed it:D

This would be more interesting if the announcement was about new, actually watchable shows coming to Spike.

It would be better too if the writer had actually not made two big errors about The Kill Point. It's not only an original Spike show but it's also not a current show either.

Oh how I would've LOVED to have seen some Vintage "Rotating Surfboard of Death" , "Big Brass Balls" and "Sinkers and Floaters" bits in HD.

For shame....indeed......:D

Press Release has Spike going HD on Jan 1st 2008 (http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071214/nyf012.html?.v=101)

HD programming includes:
-- PROS VS. JOES: LAST JOE STANDING (HD: TV-PG)
-- GAMETRAILERS TV (HD: TV-14)
-- SHARPSHOOTER (2007, Action) - Spike Original Movie in HD
-- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (HD: TV-14)
-- WEEKEND POWERBLOCK
HORSEPOWER TV (HD: TV-G)
MUSCLE CAR (HD: TV-G)
TRUCKS! (HD: TV-G)
XTREME 4X4 (HD: TV-G)

Well, we will be getting HD content from an MTV network now, maybe MTV, VH1, and CMT next?

i am watching the power block in HD now on Spike via Directv HD and it looks very good. Now I wish that they would start showing their StarTrek shows in HD.

Great HD bug, small and very non obtrusive

Checked out Extreme 4x4. Very nice quality. Yet another sign that true HD is appearing on the new channels.

yea its good to see HD content finally on SPIKE!!!

is it listed on the GUIDE with the HD logo???

hopefully TNA will be in HD soon!!!

and i think someone mentioned on dbstalk that ST was not recorded in HD so i dont know... only ENTPERISE i think was shot in HD.. i dont know all the details but i'm sure someone up here knows all the details on ST and HD...

and i think someone mentioned on dbstalk that ST was not recorded in HD so i dont know... only ENTPERISE i think was shot in HD.. i dont know all the details but i'm sure someone up here knows all the details on ST and HD...

The original Star Trek, which was shot and (I believe) edited on film, is being remastered for HD. I'm not sure if Spike will be airing that version or not when it becomes available.

here is the thread where there talking about ST in HD
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=101369
thread 13 starts the topic i think..

Unfortunately, the only Star Trek show shot for HD was Enterprise, and HDNET has the exclusive HD broadcast rights (which is why Sci-Fi's Monday marathon is 4:3 letterboxed in a 16:9 pillar). Also, the only Trek series that can (and has been) remastered in HD is TOS, as it was originally shot and mastered on film.

Next Gen, DS9, and Voyager were all shot on film, but the effects sequences and all other post production on these three series were completed in SD to save money. :(

So the current Spike TV HD is basically a "placeholder". Probably won't show up on cable until its "official" launch. Of course we are already in the first quarter so it could by any time now.

Musclecar looked pretty good in HD. Courtney Hanson looks even more spectacular in HD - smokin! The bad news - since SpikeHD launched they've been showing the SD shows (like Horsepower) in the proper OAR but I saw one over the weekend that was stretched. I hope they don't continue that.

Well, the CSI marathon yesterday was in OAR (4:3). The ones I saw were from 2000. I couldn't remember when they started filming that series in HD, but they are listing CSI as one of their HD broadcasts....so I assume the later episodes will be broadcast in HD.

Well, the CSI marathon yesterday was in OAR (4:3). The ones I saw were from 2000. I couldn't remember when they started filming that series in HD, but they are listing CSI as one of their HD broadcasts....so I assume the later episodes will be broadcast in HD.

If I remember correctly when looking at the DVD sets of CSI, the first 2 seasons weren't even filmed in widescreen so I doubt they are in HD. I believe starting season 3 and beyond they were shot in HD and thus available in widescreen as well. I could be wrong though.

I want Game Head in HD!!

Well, the CSI marathon yesterday was in OAR (4:3). The ones I saw were from 2000. I couldn't remember when they started filming that series in HD, but they are listing CSI as one of their HD broadcasts....so I assume the later episodes will be broadcast in HD.

CSI has been in HD from very first episode.

CSI has been in HD from very first episode.

That is correct. I bought my HD set in 2000 and most CBS drama's and sitcoms were in HD back in 2000 including CSI...

Keith

CSI has been in HD from very first episode.

Well, then, that is odd since Spike was broadcasting actual HD content earlier.

Well, then, that is odd since Spike was broadcasting actual HD content earlier.


No it is not odd. They simply do not have HD copies. Lots of HD channels have the same problem. A&E HD besides CSI Miami does not replay other shows in HD, for example Crossing Jordan.

No it is not odd. They simply do not have HD copies. Lots of HD channels have the same problem. A&E HD besides CSI Miami does not replay other shows in HD, for example Crossing Jordan.

I only say "odd" because of this from a previous post:

HD programming includes:
-- PROS VS. JOES: LAST JOE STANDING (HD: TV-PG)
-- GAMETRAILERS TV (HD: TV-14)
-- SHARPSHOOTER (2007, Action) - Spike Original Movie in HD
-- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (HD: TV-14)-- WEEKEND POWERBLOCK
HORSEPOWER TV (HD: TV-G)
MUSCLE CAR (HD: TV-G)
TRUCKS! (HD: TV-G)
XTREME 4X4 (HD: TV-G)

I only say "odd" because of this from a previous post:

HD programming includes:
-- PROS VS. JOES: LAST JOE STANDING (HD: TV-PG)
-- GAMETRAILERS TV (HD: TV-14)
-- SHARPSHOOTER (2007, Action) - Spike Original Movie in HD
-- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (HD: TV-14)-- WEEKEND POWERBLOCK
HORSEPOWER TV (HD: TV-G)
MUSCLE CAR (HD: TV-G)
TRUCKS! (HD: TV-G)
XTREME 4X4 (HD: TV-G)

and I took that straight from their press release linked in the same post

here are some pic's of the "MUSCLE CAR" program on SPIKE HD!!

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Question for you guys. Do the UFC Fight Nights and All Accesscome out in HD? Any word on TUF being in HD? I'm pretty sure the UFC Unleashed is in SD or stretcho. Thanks for your help.

Question for you guys. Do the UFC Fight Nights and All Accesscome out in HD? Any word on TUF being in HD? I'm pretty sure the UFC Unleashed is in SD or stretcho. Thanks for your help.

Nobody watches UFC?

Well, we will be getting HD content from an MTV network now, maybe MTV, VH1, and CMT next?
If you've got MHD, you already get HD content from all three.

The high-def channel, which will be carried by DirecTV, will not feature any original programming.
By the second quarter, Spike expects nearly all of its original programs to be shot in HD.

:confused:

:confused:
I believe they were saying that the HD channel will be a simulcast of the SD channel, and will not have unique content.

Hang on, did that initial announcement mentiona reality show called "MURDER"? That is either the greatest thing ever or the lowest point of television of all time. Guess it depends on who the contestants are :)

The Spike ads for the 6 Star Wars movies are followed up by the Spike HD logo

Too bad blade is off the air, that was shot in hd, show started out rough but settled into a good show after most of the audience had already given up on it

Spike TV Television Highlights - April 2008

NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ --

* Note: Spike TV HD includes
-- "Star Wars"
-- "CSI: NY"
-- "DEA"
-- "The Ultimate Fighter"
-- "GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley"
-- Powerblock Programming
-- Spike TV Original Movies

PREMIERES

-- DEA (HD: TV14-VL)
Series premiere Wednesday, April 2 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT);
Encores Tuesdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) & Wednesdays
(11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

"DEA" underscores the danger Special Agents experience on a daily basis in
order to do their jobs. Viewers will witness first-hand what it is like
for Special Agents to go out on undercover missions and pose as drug
dealers. Spike TV is there when the DEA busts down doors as Special
Agents execute drug raids that put their lives directly in the line of
fire. The series also takes a look at the complex relationship that DEA
Special Agents have with informants, revealing the strange kinship they
share with these criminals who see themselves not as arch enemies, but
rather as opponents in "the game" of the illegal drug trade.

-- THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM RAMPAGE VS TEAM FORREST (HD: TV14-VL)
Season premiere Wednesday, April 2 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Premiere
episodes Wednesdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encores Thursdays
(11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT). Pre-empted Thursday, April 10.

"The Ultimate Fighter" features thirty-two men from across the Americas,
who travel to Las Vegas with one dream, one goal -- to become "The
Ultimate Fighter." Coached by Forrest Griffin and Rampage Jackson, only
one fighter from the welterweight class will succeed.

-- UFC FIGHT NIGHT LIVE (NR)
Premieres Wednesday, April 2 (7:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT); Encores Wednesday,
April 2 (Midnight - 3:00 AM, ET/PT), Sunday, April 6 (1:30 - 4:30 PM,
ET/PT) & Tuesday, April 8 (7:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT).

Spike TV presents "UFC Fight Night Live" from Broomfield, Colorado
featuring such matchups as: Lightweight Bout -- Kenny Florian vs. Joe
Lauzon, Welterweight Bout -- Karo Parisyan vs. Thiago Alves, and Light
heavyweight Bout -- Matt Hamill vs. Tim Boetsch.

-- STAR WARS (HD)
"There is much to be learned" this April on Spike TV as the basic cable
channel becomes the exclusive home of the Star Wars movie franchise,
including the Broadcast Premiere of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the
Sith," and the cable premieres of "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom
Menace" and "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones." Also, Spike TV
will televise never-before-seen on basic cable footage provided by
LucasFilms. Premiere schedule is below.

-- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999, PG)
Premieres Friday, April 4 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT; Encores Saturday,
April 5 (5:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT) & Sunday, April 20 (8:00 - 11:00 PM,
ET/PT & 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).

Set thirty years before the original Star Wars film, Episode I
introduces young Anakin Skywalker, a boy with special powers, unaware
that the journey he is beginning will transform him into the evil Darth
Vader. Obi-Wan Kenobi, the wise old Jedi from the original series, is a
determined young apprentice and Palpatine, well known as the evil
Emperor, is an ambitious Senator in the Galactic Republic. It is a time
when the Jedi Knights are the guardians of peace in a turbulent galaxy
and a young Queen fights to save her people. In the shadows lurks an
evil force waiting for the right moment to strike. Starring Liam
Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.

-- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002, PG)
Premieres Saturday, April 5 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encores Sunday,
April 6 (4:30 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT) & Sunday, April 27 (8:00 - 11:00 PM,
ET/PT & 11:00 PM, ET/PT & 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).

Ten years after the events chronicled in Star Wars: Episode I The
Phantom Menace, the epic Star Wars saga continues in Episode II.

The galaxy is in turmoil. Thousands of solar systems are threatening to
secede from the Galactic Republic under the leadership of a renegade
Jedi named Count Dooku. Without a standing army of the Republic, the
overwhelmed Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order as the very
foundation of peace and democracy is threatened. Starring Hayden
Christensen, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.

-- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005, PG-V)
Premieres Sunday, April 6 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encore Monday,
April 7 (4:30 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT).

Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith - In the final installment of
the Star Wars saga, the Clone Wars rage through the galaxy. Asked to
spy for both the Jedi and for traitorous Chancellor Palpatine (Ian
McDiarmid), young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen)
finds himself caught in the middle of the intrigue. Seduced by the dark
side, he pledges himself to the evil Darth Sidious and becomes Darth
Vader. Together, the Sith Lords set in motion a plot of revenge against
the Jedi, even while Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) tries to save
Anakin. The former allies come face-to-face in a climactic lightsaber
battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy. Starring Hayden
Christensen, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.

-- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977, PG)
Premieres Friday, April 11 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encore Saturday,
April 12 (5:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT).

Set 30 years after Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: A
New Hope, the fourth episode of the saga, returns to the desert planet
of Tatooine. A young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) begins to discover
his destiny when, searching for a lost droid, he is saved by a reclusive
Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness). A civil war rages in the galaxy,
and Rebel forces struggle against the evil Galactic Empire, Luke and
Obi-Wan enlist the aid of hotshot pilot, Han Solo (Harrison Ford).
Joined by the quirky droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, the unlikely team sets
out to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and make use of
the stolen plans to destroy the Empire's ultimate weapon. Starring Mark
Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

-- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980, PG)
Premieres Saturday, April 12 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encore Sunday,
April 13 (5:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT).

The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of
the unfolding saga. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the
Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie
Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke
Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of
Dagobah, where the wise Jedi Master Yoda teaches the young hero the ways
of the Force.

Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so
soon. A stunning revelation -- and a seeming life-or-death duel with
Darth Vader -- await. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie
Fisher.

-- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983, PG)
Premieres Sunday, April 13 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encore Monday,
April 14 (5:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT).

In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth
Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the
Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) joins his droid allies R2
D2 and C-3PO, along with Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), to free his
comrade Han Solo (Harrison Ford), imprisoned by the vile crime lord,
Jabba the Hutt. Reunited, the Rebels race to the moon of the planet
Endor where they launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial
Fleet.

But the ultimate battle is between father and son, as Luke faces Darth
Vader one last time, for the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

-- UFC 83 COUNTDOWN: SERRA VS. ST. PIERRE (TV14-VL)
Premieres Tuesday, April 15 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT)

A preview of the upcoming PPV event on April 19, 2008 at the Bell Centre
in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Go behind the scenes as Matt Serra and
Georges St-Pierre prepare for a welterweight championship battle. See how
they train eat and live in there home towns.

-- FINISH LINE (2008, Action/Adventure) - HD Spike Original Movie
Premieres Monday, April 21 (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

A stock car driver looking to make it to NASCAR gets involved with an
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement investigation into a weapon smuggling
operation. Starring Scott Baio and Taylor Cole.


ORIGINALS

-- TNA: iMPACT! (TV-14LV)
New Episodes Premiere Thursdays (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encores
Saturdays (11:00 PM - 1:00 AM, ET/PT). Pre-empted Saturday, April 5
(Midnight - 2:00 AM, ET/PT) & Saturday, April 12 (Midnight - 2:00 AM,
ET/PT).

TNA Wrestling delivers a distinct brand of high-risk, athletic
entertainment. TNA's roster includes the biggest names in wrestling today,
such as Kurt Angle, Booker T, Kevin Nash and Christian Cage, as well as
the hottest new stars in the business: A.J. Styles, Samoa Joe, The Latin
American Xchange and the Motor City Machineguns. TNA features the
innovative six-sided ring and the high flying X-Division, as well as
concept matches such as "Ultimate X," "King of the Mountain," "Six Sides
of Steel," "Lethal Lockdown" and "Elevation X," considered the most
dangerous match in professional wrestling.

-- GAMETRAILERS TV WITH GEOFF KEIGHLEY (HD: TV-14)
New Episodes Premiere Fridays (1:00 - 1:30 AM, ET/PT); Encores Fridays
(1:30 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT) - * Encores not televised in HD.

Designed from the ground up to be the most entertaining and informative
on-air resource for fans of the thriving video game industry,
"GameTrailers TV" is a weekly magazine-style show focusing on the
industry's hottest titles, coolest events and biggest stars. Fast-paced,
energetic and offering the access and insight millions of viewers have
come to expect from the GameTrailers brand, "GameTrailers TV" delivers the
best of the best from the world of video games while highlighting the
cultures of gaming from around the globe.

-- UFC UNLEASHED (TV14-V)
Premiere episodes telecast Wednesday, April 16 & Wednesday, April 23 (9:00
- 10:00 PM, ET/PT).

"UFC Unleashed" is the best of the best from the UFC archives. "UFC
Unleashed" features the semifinals and finals of The Ultimate Fighter,
Best of the PPV fights, quickest Knockouts, legendary fighters and fights,
and much more.

-- Wednesday, April 16
Features:
Jeremy Stephens VS Cole Miller - 2 Rd (UFN 12)
Luke Cummo VS Edilberto Crocata - 1 Rd (UFN 11)
Chuck Liddell VS Wanderlei Silva - 3 Rd (UFC 79)

-- Wednesday, April 23
Features:
Houston Alexander VS Alessio Sakara - 1 Rd (UFC 75)
Rashad Evands VS Michael Bisping - 3 Rd (UFC 75)
Anderson Silva VS Rich Franklin - 2 Rd (UFC 77)

-- MANSWERS (TV-MADLS)
Telecasts Fridays (12:30 - 1:00 AM, ET/PT).

Whether its questions about booze, sex, or violence, "MANswers" is trivia
for men that delivers real answers that guys need to know. In each
episode, "MANswers" races through re-enactments, expert one-on-ones and
man-on-the-street interviews to educate Spike viewers on the taboo topics
in terms only guys can relate to. The truth is never what you would
expect and will inevitably end up being talked about around the water
cooler the next day.

-- MXC (TV-14D)
Telecasts Mondays - Fridays (10:00 - 10:30 AM & 10:30 - 11:00 AM, ET/PT) &
Fridays (Midnight - 12:30 AM).

Spike TV's acclaimed original comedic series, is described as a wacky
combination of "Fear Factor," "Jackass," "Iron Chef," with a touch of
"Mystery Science Theater 3000." Using the actual footage from one of the
most popular primetime Japanese reality game shows, Takeshi's Castle, MXC
is re-written to create an entirely new comedic storyline. The series is
not dubbed and there is not a single trace of literal translation from the
original show.


MOVIE PREMIERES

-- GET SHORTY (HD: 1995, Comedy/Drama)
Premieres Saturday, April 26 (8:00 10:00 PM, ET/PT).

A mobster travels to Hollywood to collect his debt and winds up getting
involved in the movie business. Starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene
Russo and Danny DeVito.

-- OUT FOR A KILL (HD: 2003, Action/Adventure)
Premieres Monday, April 28 (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

An unsuspecting university professor is an unwitting accomplice in a
foiled Chinese cocaine deal. Wrongly imprisoned, he escapes to take his
revenge and prove his innocence. Starring Steven Seagal.


ACQUIRED SERIES

-- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (TV-14)
Telecasts Mondays - Fridays (6:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" revolves around a team of forensic Crime
Scene Investigators in the Las Vegas police department's Criminalistics
Bureau. By relentlessly analyzing every detail at the scene of a crime,
no matter how seemingly irrelevant or grotesque in nature, the team has
science and experience on their side to solve the case. The series stars
William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox
and Paul Guilfoyle.

-- CSI: NY (HD: TV-14)

The third edition of the "CSI" franchise sets up shop in the Big Apple,
where taciturn Detective Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) and his partner,
Detective Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), lead a crime-solving team.
Like his counterparts in Las Vegas and Miami, Taylor knows that people may
lie, but the evidence rarely does. Schedule is as follows:

-- Friday, April 4 (9:00 - 10:00 AM, ET/PT) - Outside Man
-- Sunday, April 13 (1:00 - 2:00 PM, ET/PT) - Rain
-- Monday, April 14 (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT) - Manhattan Manhunt
-- Monday, April 21 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT) - Three Generations are
Enough
-- Tuesday, April 29 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT). - Officer Blue

-- THE SHIELD (TV-MADLV)
Telecasts Thursdays (3:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).

The story of in inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the
cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates
to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact. Starring
Emmy Award(R) winner Michael Chiklis and Catherine Dent.

WEEKEND PROGRAMMING

-- WEEKEND POWERBLOCK
Sexy car enthusiast Courtney Hansen hosts Spike TV's "Power Block" lineup,
a weekend (Saturdays Noon - 2:00 PM, ET/PT and Sundays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM,
ET/PT) two-hour block of auto related programming. Pre-empted Saturday,
March 29.

Saturdays:

Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT
HORSEPOWER TV (HD: TV-G)
Host Joe Elmore and tech expert Mike Galley work out of their to-die-for
performance garage sharing speed secrets on how to transform everyday cars
into road burners and how to get the most out of them on the street and at
the strip. This series captures the performance lifestyle taking viewers
to America's best events, rallies and races.

12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT
MUSCLE CAR (HD: TV-G)
Celebrating America's love affair with these fabled '60's and 70's era
muscle cars, the series focuses on finding, restoring and modifying iconic
Detroit iron like the Pontiac GTO, the Hemi Cuba, the Boss Mustang and the
Chevelle SS.

1:00 - 1:30 PM, ET/PT
TRUCKS! (HD: TV-G)
This how-to/new vehicle series addresses the light truck market with
special emphasis on pickups and sport utility vehicles. From the wildest
jet drag trucks and monster trucks to the world's most radical 4x4 rock
crawlers and customs, each episode takes viewers step-by-step modifying,
customizing, restoring and testing classic and sport trucks, off-roaders
and race trucks.

1:30 - 2:00 PM, ET/PT
XTREME 4X4 (HD: TV-G)
Hosted by Ian Johnson and Jessi Combs, this series features hardcore 4x4
build-ups and off-road truck projects, plus extreme action events -- rock
crawling, desert racing, sand drags, mud racing, and trail riding
adventure.


Sundays:

11:00 - 11:30 AM, ET/PT
HORSEPOWER TV (HD: TV-G)

11:30 AM - Noon, ET/PT
MUSCLE CAR (HD: TV-G)

Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT
TRUCKS! (HD: TV-G)

12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT
XTREME 4X4 (HD: TV-G)

SOURCE Spike TV

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does this mean the shows that don't have HD in the ( ) are not in HD like the UFC?

Spike TV Television Highlights - April 2008

NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ --

* Note: Spike TV HD includes
-- "Star Wars"
-- "CSI: NY"
-- "DEA"
-- "The Ultimate Fighter"
-- "GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley"
-- Powerblock Programming
-- Spike TV Original Movies


Any chance somebody could post information Re: Spike HD's 2009 HD content lineup?

I'm supposed to receive Spike HD in 2 days and i'm just wondering what HD content they will have. Thanks.

^^ The only show I watch on Spike (HD) is "1,000 Ways to Die." Its a half hour show that new episodes premiere Sunday night, like at 7pm? or 730pm? Sorry I can't be of more help.

Tele-TV,
You're saying 1,000 ways is broadcasted in HD? :eek:
That would be awesome.

TNA Impact! (wrestling) is also broadcast in HD on Spike.

I'll clear this up,

Spike-HD broadcasts 1,000 ways to die in HDTV.
Saw it for the first time last night.

I didn't think Spike TV HD was a channel I'd watch when we switched to DirecTV. But I like watching the old episodes of CSI in HD and catching cool movies like Star Wars or First Blood in HD. If only they were commercial free.

I'll clear this up,

Spike-HD broadcasts 1,000 ways to die in HDTV.
Saw it for the first time last night.

I apologize. I forgot about this thread. What do you think about the show?

but unfortunately they dont show either Star Wars trilogy & alot of others in OAR.

why are they such OAR haters ?

when is spike hd coming to fios anybody have info on this thanks

It's cool.
I like it. some of the reenactments are silly. A lot of the women featured on the show are pretty, as well. Some of the stomach animations gross me out. ha

^^

Your right, some of the girls are pretty. The season ended not to long ago, but there slowly showing repeats. You should try to catch the scenarios (they were in 2 different shows), one where a lady asks her husband to knock down a bee-hive. And the other, where a lody bought a carrot from the for you know what. :D

Yeah, I caught them. The whole carrot thing was weird. Reminded me of FX's "Testees" episode 2 titled "Pill for Men" where Peter puts a carrot __ her you know what.
"Testees" Pill for Men (2008)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1304959/

^^ Never heard of that show "Testees" into you mentioned it to me. It sure has a funny name,

1. Does anyone watch that show "Deadliest Warrior"?

So far I only seen the one where it was the Shaolin Monk vs the Maori (sp?) (Siomioan like warriors), Warrior. Very interesting stuff.

http://www.spike.com/show/31082

I'll clear this up,

Spike-HD broadcasts 1,000 ways to die in HDTV.
Saw it for the first time last night.

Hey Young C. There are at least 2 new episodes of this great show from this (2010) year. And at least one episode from late December 2009 I did not know about until now.

How do you like the show?

Good deal, I've saw those episodes.
I like the show. The women, the puns, and the weird accidental deaths are amusing.
Tonight's episode titled "Gratefully Dead" was good. The first death, 9 thermometers breaking inside somebody's anal cavity :eek:

^^ The show is funny for some reason. :D I foinf myself laughing out loud sometimes and some words like stupid and idiot.

Long story short, I wasn't watch tonights episode with complete focus. I hat sitting through commericals and waiting for my DVR room to be freed-uo for me to wat it.

But anyways I saw that 9 thermometer segment and thought it was amusing when I heard the glass shatter.

Has anyone else checked out Blue Mountain State? I liked it.

Spike HD good for TNA! and MMA!

and that's it!

Has anyone else checked out Blue Mountain State? I liked it.

I have not checked it out yet. When I saw the commercial come on yesterday, I thought iw was for a new movie, lol. I think Monday OR Wednesday is a new episode. I have my DVR set for the first time for this show. The episode I'm talking about is the pocket rock**t episode. Looks hilarious.

Hows the quality for Entourage? Looks pretty bad in the ads.

but unfortunately they dont show either Star Wars trilogy & alot of others in OAR.

why are they such OAR haters ?
Because it's a channel called "Spike"? It's like asking why more Walmart customers don't exercise better fashion sense...

Hows the quality for Entourage? Looks pretty bad in the ads.

They are showing it from the first season so its still 4:3. Looked alright.

Good deal, I've saw those episodes.
I like the show. The women, the puns, and the weird accidental deaths are amusing.
Tonight's episode titled "Gratefully Dead" was good. The first death, 9 thermometers breaking inside somebody's anal cavity :eek:

I know we talk about "1,000 Ways to Die," a bit. And it seems like you like the show. You should check out the other Spike show in HD,
"MANswers" (Faster, Harder). Its really thought provoking, :D lol.

http://www.spike.com/show/22792

I've watching MANswers right now. It's OK, I like 1000 ways to die more.
Good episode of 1,000 ways to die tonight.

Sorry to be a loser with the late reply dear Young C. Yeah I agree with you in regards to 1,000 ways to Die being a better show than MANswers.

Spike has a new show, 1,000 Ways to Lie but I have not seen it yet.

Have you seen it yet? What do you think of it?

One of the recent segments of 1,000 Die that is sticking in my head is the one where the guy steals the ladies groceries (I believe) and runs into a off car wash. The guy does not know the thief is in there and starts the car wash. The thief gets disoriented and impales! head on air house spout and head just keeps getting bigger and bigger until it finally explodes.

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Also Deadliest Warrior Season premiere I believe was yesterday (Tuesday).

Peace out friend.

Hey there.

Is 1,000 ways to lie a real program? They only aired it once. I've seen it, I liked it, it had some very strange lies. A women giving birth to a rat/rabbit, body part filled with liquid drugs, etc. (I'm at work right now, on my lunch hour. Hopefully the above text isn't too racy.)

I've seen that episode with the robber at the car wash. Pretty good.

Take care T-TV

Several days ago I noticed that CSI in the afternoon had some funky start times. Turns out that Spike has increased the programming "hour" for CSI to one hour and 20 minutes on some of their afternoon screenings specifically to insert more (interminable) advertising. Dudes must not have read the latest news report about people starting to drop satellite and cable. This is just one more reason why after 14 years with Dish the programming is becoming of less and less of worth to my family. Netflix Blu-Ray (the ultimate 'a la carte) and internet streaming are looking better and better every day...

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Several days ago I noticed that CSI in the afternoon had some funky start times. Turns out that Spike has increased the programming "hour" for CSI to one hour and 20 minutes on some of their afternoon screenings specifically to insert more (interminable) advertising.
Not just CSI; many of Spike's start times are off across the board. The six Star Wars films aired during the last two months and will air again next week. I found that, for a given film, even starting the recording 30 minutes earlier than the announced schedule and ending 30 minutes later wasn't guaranteed to completely record it; 45 minutes proved to be (barely) enough.

Yeah, I've noticed that with Spike, I was wondering why a CSI scheduled for 1PM was coming on at approximately 12:56. At least they don't do this stuff with TNA or UFC. Also, I know that TV Land isn't HD, but I've noticed it on that network as well.

Like for this afternoon TV Land has the following start times for shows according to my IPG:

The Nanny- 12:00-12:34pm
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: 12:34-2:47pm
She's Got the Look: 2:47-3:53pm
Andy Griffith- 3:53-4:26pm
Andy Griffith-4:26-5:00pm

The rest of the day is on-the-clock. TV Land likes to call it off-the-clock programming, where programs don't start on the hour or half hour. It's a way to fit in more ads.