10 Facts About HDNet

1.

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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2.

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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3.

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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4.

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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5.

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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6.

In October 2011, HDNet picked up Goodnight Burbank, the network's first scripted half-hour comedy.

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7.

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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8.

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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9.

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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10.

HDNet Movies was launched in January 2003 as a spin-off of HDNet.

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