HDNet was originally intended as an exclusively-high-definition network, carrying films and acquired television series, concerts, news programming, and sporting events produced in the format.
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HDNet was originally intended as an exclusively-high-definition network, carrying films and acquired television series, concerts, news programming, and sporting events produced in the format.
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In 2012, HDNet sold ownership stakes to Anschutz Entertainment Group, Creative Artists Agency, and Ryan Seacrest, with Cuban retaining a majority stake.
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In December 2001 and January 2002, HDNet aired exclusive HD coverage of the US invasion of Afghanistan with former CNN correspondent Peter Arnett.
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Original programming on HDNet included news programs such as the HDNet World Report and Dan Rather Reports, a weekly newsmagazine hosted by former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather; coverage of Space Shuttle launches; and male-oriented series such as Ultimate Trailer Show.
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HDNet featured uncensored and unrated shows during late-night hours, such as Art Mann Presents, Bikini Destinations and Girls Gone Wild Presents: Search for the Hottest Girl in America.
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In October 2011, HDNet picked up Goodnight Burbank, the network's first scripted half-hour comedy.
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HDNet's programming included off-network reruns of series such as Smallville, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, JAG, Star Trek: Enterprise and Arrested Development.
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HDNet aired sporting events, including coverage of the National Hockey League from 2001 to 2008 and Major League Soccer; select motor sports events, including Champ Car live broadcasts in 2004, highlights from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and races from regional circuits; mixed martial arts, through Cuban's HDNet Fights promotion; the weekly series Inside MMA, which featured highlights and coverage from various MMA promotions; and Indiana University's Little 500 Bicycle Race.
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From 2009 to 2011, HDNet aired weekly programming from professional wrestling promotion Ring of Honor, and served as a television partner of the United Football League, primarily airing the league's Saturday night games.
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HDNet Movies was launched in January 2003 as a spin-off of HDNet.
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