April 8th, 2013
Jack Frost is an immortal who now lives in this world completely invisible because people do not believe in him. When the evil spirit Pitch Black begins to steal children’s dreams and looks to use his dark magic to take over the world it is up to the other immortals, Santa Claus, the Sandman, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy, are guided by the Man in the Moon and must convince Jack to join them as the Guardians to defeat Pitch. Jack is still fun-loving, but he has become bitter because of his isolation, and resists joining the forces of good to protect the innocence of children and the world. Featuring the voice talents of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Jude Law, and Hugh Jackman, it’s an epic CG adventure great for the entire family/ Rise of the Guardians tells the story of make-believe characters that must do what is right, even if it’s not what’s easy. Now showing, along with many other great new releases, on DISH Cinema!
Categories: Channels & Shows
April 1st, 2013
Check out these great channels you can preview for free in the month of April!
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Great American Country (GAC) celebrates the best of America with innovative programming about music, family, home, food and travel, all through the lens of US culture. With original country lifestyle programming, exclusive concert specials and a variety of music programming, the network delivers a point of view that resonates. With the hit series, Farm Kings, that profiles a hardworking American farm family, backstage passes for concerts and exclusive access to country music’s most popular artists, only GAC delivers the true Living Country experience. Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 188 | 3/28-4/23 |
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gmc is the uplifting destination where viewers go to be entertained, inspired and to feel good about the faith-friendly values they cherish. Music, movies, dramas, comedies and real-life stories are the building blocks of gmc…it’s Uplifting Entertainment! Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 187 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Hallmark Movie Channel is a trusted family friendly network devoted to quality storytelling. Hallmark Movie Channel offers an entertainment experience that includes a distinct mix of original movies, exclusive presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame collection and timeless theatricals. Movies that will make you smile, laugh, cry and remember. Movies from a name you can trust. Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 402 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Universal Sports Network is the premier multi-platform media destination for Olympic-related sports programming in the United States. Offering more than 1,200 hours of original programming each year, Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming, track and field, gymnastics, cycling, skiing, figure skating and rugby. Always available with Multi-Sport |
Categories: Channels & Shows
January 30th, 2013
Now and then monsters need a break from human civilization. When they’re looking for a break from the ordinary they like to relax in the spooky and creepy of Dracula’s Hotel Transylvania! To celebrate his daughter Mavis’ 118th birthday, Dracula invites his friends Mummy, Woflman and his family, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Invisible Man for the weekend. At the same time ordinary young traveley Johnathan stumbles upon the establishment and decides to have a stay. Dracula must keep his friends entertained and under control while also trying to keep his daughter away from the intriguing new visitor!
Categories: Channels & Shows
January 2nd, 2013
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Channel 292, 380-382 1/4-1/16 Enjoy EPIX for the ultimate entertainment experience. Only EPIX has the exclusive World Television Premiere of The Hunger Games. No one else gets you closer to the games with unprecedented access & content. And Huge Hollywood Hits you won’t find on any other premium channel. EPIX. We Get Big Movies. Included In: EPIX package |
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Channel 388 1/3-1/29 PixL is the first true family-safe movie channel featuring original movies and miniseries that inspire, entertain, and touch the heart. Timeless dramas, wholesome comedies and love stories that lift the human spirit and span generations – with the biggest stars from film and television in the world today. All available, anytime, with absolutely no commercial interruptions. Only on PixL. Included In: Heartland Package and Blockbuster @Home |
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Channel 128 11/1-1/16 WE tv is the women’s network that features original stories about every kind of family and all kinds of drama. From the hit series Braxton Family Values and Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best, to popular wedding shows like Bridezillas and My Fair Wedding with David Tutera, WE tv provides a modern view of family life that viewers can’t get anywhere else. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
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Channel 358 11/1-1/16 Sundance Channel is the destination for What’s Next, Now. Showcasing both today’s creative icons and the emerging talent of tomorrow, Sundance Channel tells bold stories with a fresh point of view. In addition to award winning films, Sundance Channel is home to daring new original programming. Launched in 1996 and owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. Sundance Channel provides perspectives dedicated to founder Robert Redford’s mission to celebrate creativity. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 192 1/3-1/29 Investigation Discovery (ID) explores true crime mysteries through powerful storytelling. From real life crimes to hard-hitting investigations to salacious scandals, this entertainment destination keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as each mystery unravels. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 400 1/3-1/29 Tennis Channel is the only 24-hour, television based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle. A hybrid of comprehensive sports, health, fitness, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and travel programming, the network is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Included In: America’s Top 250 and above |
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Channel 156 1/3-1/29 NBA TV is the ultimate source for all things basketball, featuring live NBA games every week –including playoffs, new original programming, live high-definition (HDTV) telecasts, exclusive access and enough highlights and news to quench even the most avid fan’s hoops thirst. If you are a casual sports fan or a basketball nut, NBA TV is guaranteed to keep you coming back for more! Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 164 11/1-1/16 Fuse, the national television network dedicated exclusively to music, brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
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Channel 310-314 1/11-1/14 Enjoy 5 channels of Cinemax all weekend long – Free! Watch the best variety of top Hollywood box office movies. Plus, new from Alan Ball (creator/Executive Producer of TRUE BLOOD) catch the premiere of Cinemax’s new original series Banshee(SM). Included In: Cinemax |
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Channel 133 1/3-1/29 Fox Movie Channel gives movie fans a front row seat to the films they love, including contemporary and classic titles from the legendary library of 20th Century Fox, along with a selection of other studio greats. Plus, every day from 3pm – 3am ET, Fox Movie channel presents the FXM Programming Block featuring Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, hot new releases, and revealing behind-the-scenes original series. Included In: America’s Top 250 and above |
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Channel 109 1/3-1/29 Dramatic and intense… no other network brings stories to life like LMN. From movies based on the world’s best-selling novels to true stories that stop you in your tracks, as well as feature films, LMN brings the matinee to your living room and makes every night movie night. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 300-305, 307-309 1/11-1/14 Enjoy a long weekend of HBO – FREE! Catch award winning programming, great Hollywood hits and special events. Plus, the season premiere of HBO’s original series Girls(SM) & Enlightened®. Included In: HBO |
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Channel 298 11/1-1/16 IFC creates and champions authentic, original content that is “Always On. Slightly Off.” Since 1994, IFC has cultivated television programming that challenges the conventions of storytelling. Today, IFC continues to embrace content with an indie perspective. Original series, headlined by brand-defining scripted and sketch comedy, air alongside an extraordinary collection of films and cult TV shows. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
Categories: DISH & TV news
November 14th, 2012
DISH pay-per-view has the newest hits from the theaters and the hottest sporting events you don’t want to miss!
Check out one of the newest titles available on PPV and OnDemand: The Amazing Spiderman!
DISH Pay-Per-View can be ordered one of three easy ways. By remote on channels 454-558, online at dishcinema.com or by phone at 1-877-DISH PPV (347-4778.)
Categories: Channels & Shows
October 10th, 2012
this week! Here are some of our favorite new releases this week:
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Lady Gaga: On the Edge (2012)The story of pop sensation Lady Gaga, from her interest in music at a young age to her aspirations for a record deal to her sudden ascension to the height of fame. |
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Prometheus (2012)Ridley Scott revisits the Alien universe in this prequel to the successful science fiction saga that had previously spanned from 1979 to 1997. Starring Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbinder and Idris Elba, Prometheus follows a team sent out to explore a mysterious planet that could hold the secrets to human origin. |
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The Raven (2012)John Cusack stars as Edgar Allen Poe in this period thriller from director James McTeigue. When it is realized a murderer is on the lose, and he’s using Poe’s writings as inspiration for his crimes, police detective recruit Poe for his assistance in stopping the madman before he strikes again. |
Categories: Channels & Shows
September 12th, 2012
Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth and Kristen Stewart star in the summer blockbuster Snow White and the Hunstman, and it’s now available on DISH Cinema.
This action packed fairy tale, and plenty of other titles, are available on DISH Cinema!
Categories: Channels & Shows
August 22nd, 2012
The Lorax is a star studded remake and expansion of one of Dr. Suess’ most loved books. The Lorax follows Ted, voiced by Zac Efron, in his efforts to win the affections of his crush, Audrey (Taylor Swift). Ted and Audrey live in Thneedville, a town of plastic and metal. Audrey’s one wish is to see a real tree, and Ted sets off an adventure to grant that wish. His grandmother encourages him to vist the Once-ler, a recluse who agrees to teach Ted about the history of the trees, despite the protests of Thneedville’s mayor and owner of the bottle oxygen company.
Categories: Channels & Shows
August 13th, 2012
Contagion is a medical thriller released in 2011 that explores a sudden viral transmission that leads to a pandemic. The movie features an ensemble cast, including Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Winslet. The narrative follows several story lines revolving around the virus outbreak, from health officials trying to contain the pandemic to the break down of society as more and more people become sick.
Categories: Channels & Shows
July 30th, 2012
New DISH customers can enjoy all four premiums – HBO, Starz, Cinemax, and Showtime – free for the first three months of service! That’s 31 channels with all of the newest releases, original shows and groundbreaking documentaries free for the first three months for all new DISH customers with a 24-month commitment.
With HBO you get 9 channels of great entertainment!
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