May 4th, 2012
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April 30th, 2012
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Haywire (2012)Mallory Kane, played by MMA fighter Gina Carano, is the woman the U.S. government calls on to take care of their dirty work. She’s fast, efficient, and — perhaps most important of all — clean. But when Mallory makes the mistake of saving a Chinese journalist from certain death, she becomes an enemy to the very same government she once served. Mallory isn’t going down without a fight, though, and after a close brush with death, she realizes that the only way to save her own life is to reveal the government’s deception. Now, as assassins close in from all sides in an ominous attempt to silence her forever, Mallory sets a trap and races to reveal a massive deception that threatens global stability. |
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Ralphie May: Too Big to Ignore (2011)Portly funnyman Ralphie May’s fourth Comedy Central special includes observations on politics, race, and other sensitive subject matter. |
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New Year’s Eve (2011)Director Garry Marshall follows up his surprise hit Valentine’s Day with this all-star ensemble film featuring a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, and Ashton Kutcher. |
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Joyful Noise (2012)This light, gentle comedy from director Todd Graff stars Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in the tale of a small-town choir determined to win a national choral competition. As the choir leaders, G.G. Sparrow and Vi Rose Hill (Parton and Latifah) band together and set out to win at any cost, supported by their eager young participants |
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April 18th, 2012
Have you ever been at a boring meeting or event and wished you could be at home watching your favorite TV show? Well, now you can enjoy your shows during the meeting or event with TV Everywhere from Dish Network.
TV Everywhere uses a sling adapter to connect your television and DVR to high-speed internet service. You download an app to your mobile device such as a cell phone or tablet and you can watch TV from anywhere. Not only can you watch live TV from your mobile device, but you can watch shows that you have recorded on your DVR.
You can watch certain On Demand content with TV Everywhere. You can search for shows from the TV guide and manage your DVR. You’ll never miss another show again because you forgot to set the DVR at home. You can now set it to record from anywhere.
You can watch TV or set up recordings from your computer. You can delete recordings or resolve priority conflicts on your computer and do anything else that you would do with the remote on your television.
It is easy to set up your TV Everywhere. You need a high speed internet connection and a router to connect to the internet. You will set up your DVR or Hopper to the internet and then hook up the Sling Adapter to the DVR. After you download the remote app, you can begin watching your favorite shows.
For Dish Online, you will need Windows XP or newer OS, a Pentium 4 or higher processor, Internet Explorer 8, and 256 MB of RAM. If you have questions about whether your system can handle the remote viewing capabilities, you can use the test on the Dish Network website.
Dish Network stays competitive in today’s market by integrating the latest technology in their products. TV Everywhere is designed for people on the go who want the convenience of having their favorite TV shows at their fingertips.
Dish Network makes their products affordable by offering only the number of channels and type of products that a person wants. For top of the line products, trust Dish Network.
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April 11th, 2012
Satellite TV has always been popular, but there are people who think it is too expensive for them. They mistakenly assume that getting hundreds of channels is expensive and stick with their cable. However, with Dish Network, you can find something for every budget. Now anyone can enjoy the reliability of satellite TV.
If cost is the primary concern for you, Dish Network has several packages with just the basics. These packages still give you plenty of variety, but without some of the extras in the larger packages. You can start with the Welcome Pack that has 40+ channels, including local channels that are available in your area. Other channels you can enjoy include HGTV, TBS, TLC, The Food Network, and Boomerang. There is something for everyone in the family with this package and it won’t take a big chunk out of your budget.
Dish Family is both affordable and family-friendly. Watch channels like Nickelodeon, Animal Planet, The Food Network, Hallmark and Hallmark movie, and TVLand. You will find something for every member of your family and not have to worry about what they are watching.
If you aren’t worried about how much money you’re spending and are only concerned with having plenty of choices on what to watch, you will enjoy the package options with Dish Network. You can choose America’s Top 250 with over 260 channels. You even get 17 movies channels with this package and music stations if you just want to listen.
For the super TV lover, there is America’s Everything Pak with over 315 channels. You will never run out of something to watch with this package. There are channels for every person, such as the Disney channel for kids, Lifetime for women, CNN for the news buff, ESPNews for the sports lover, and every movie and music channel you could ever need. You get the premium channels, Stars and HBO, to watch the latest movies.
Enjoy the premium package with the Hopper and HD for the ultimate TV viewing experience. Invite friends over to watch The Game or for movie night. There is always plenty of choices with America’s Everything Pak.
No matter what your budget or your level of interest in TV, you will find the perfect package with Dish Network.
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April 9th, 2012
Dish Network knows how important it is to see all of the biggest hits on the big screen at a fraction of the cost on the small screen. They have combined with Blockbuster to create Blockbuster @Home and offer the largest selection of movies, shows, and games available.
If you prefer games, you can get a great selection regardless of what format you prefer. You can get games for Xbox, Xbox360, Playstation, and Wii.
Dish Network bought Blockbuster in 2011 so you can get both services for one payment. You can find out which titles are available and which ones have a wait and whether it is a short wait of 2 weeks or a long wait that can be over 6 weeks.
In addition to Blockbuster @Home, Dish Network offers a wide variety of movie channels for subscribers. HBO, Cinemax, Starz, and Showtime are some of their biggest movie channels. They are often used in special offers to new subscribers free for so many months to give people a chance to try them out. They are included with the America’s Everything Pak, the biggest package that Dish Network offers.
Each movie channel has multiple channels so you can get the most movies possible. HBO has 9 separate channels, Cinemax has 4, Showtime has 9 channels with 5 of them in HD, and Starz gives you over 600 movies with their 8 channels.
Whether you are a serious movie buff who can name every hit movie and leading actor from the last ten years or a casual moviegoer who records the occasional hit for a quiet evening at home, Dish Network has the best selection to suit your tastes. You can find a package that fits every level of cinema lover.
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April 6th, 2012
Dish Network provides as much variety as you could want. Not only with their products and programming, but in other ways, too. One way they stand out is by providing the largest selection of Latin programming in the country.
You can select the DishLatino Bonus Pack in addition to your basic programming. Get 38 Latin channels, including ESPN Deportes and Azteca America. You can also request Cinelatino, which allows you to watch Spanish movies produced in Latin America and Spain.
For packages in other languages, Dish Network offers over 200 channels in 28 different languages. You are given three options for international packages. The first choice is Core, which allows you to add a package to your current one. International Basic includes 20 channels when you only want the international package, plus you can add other programming. Chinese Basic is the choice for people who want Eastern Asian programming and you can add other programming packages to it.
You can choose international programs from 6 countries, along with a pakage especially for Cricket. Within each country, you can select the language you want. This will show what channels are available in that language. Some languages have multiple packages that you can either purchase together or select one.
If you have questions, you can contact Dish Network’s excellent customer service. You can either order online or call for your satellite setup. With all of the choices in international packages, it may be easier to speak to a live person. You can also chat online with one of their agents at any time of the day or night to help you understand your choices.
You can also email your questions through the contact page. If you prefer to speak in Spanish, you can chat online with a Spanish speaking representative. Dish Network makes it easy to get your questions answered. It is convenient for you no matter your language or time zone to get help with questions on programming, your account, or technical issues.
Dish Network serves a wide audience and they know one size doesn’t fit all. That is why they strive to customize everything for their customers.
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April 2nd, 2012
The powerhouse Game of Thrones (based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin) returned to HBO for a second season last night. It was a bloody and powerful return for the show that manages an admirable balancing act between sweeping epic and intimate detail.
Since the death of King Robert Baratheon in the first season many have come forward to claim the Iron Throne and dispute Joffrey Baratheon’s claim. Here’s a rundown of some the major players:
Joffrey Baratheon: Son of Queen Cersei but not the true son of Robert. Joffrey is actually the product of Cersei’s incestuous relationship with her twin brother, and current captive of Robb Stark, Jaime Lannister.
Cersei Lannister: Mother of Joffrey and widow of King Robert, Cersei is a beautiful and calculating woman who was not very fond of her late husband but loves her children fiercely. After King Robert’s death she was quick to install her son on the throne and arrange the arrest of Eddard Stark. She and her twin brother Jaime Lannister are also assumed responsible for the death of the King’s Hand before Eddard Stark accepted the position, Lord Jon Arryn.
Stannis Baratheon: Older brother of the late king and the one making sure everyone knows about Joffrey’s true parentage. His claim is pretty solid, but he is a stodgy and morose and has no love of the people or the ruling houses of Westeros.
Robb Stark: His father, the Hand of the King and Lord of Winterfell, Eddard Stark was murdered last season by one of the most unlikable characters around, Joffrey Baratheon, for revealing that he was not King Robert’s son. Robb has set out to dethrone Joffrey from the Iron Throne, but that may not be enough for the northern lords.
Jaime Lannister: Twin brother of Cersei and oldest son of Lord Tywin Lannister, he is called Kingslayer behind his back because he murdered the Targaryen king Aerys II during the revolt led by Eddard Stark, Robert Baratheon and Jon Arryn that resulted in Robert being crowned king. He was captured by Robb Stark in the riverlands at the end of the last season.
Tyrion Lannister: Known as the Imp due to his very short stature, Tyrion Lannister is the youngest of Lord Tywin’s children and possibly the most humane. Though he is still interested in protecting himself, he is not nearly as ruthless as his siblings and has a love of reading and learning. He is currently serving as the King’s Hand in his father’s stead.
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March 21st, 2012
Check out the new Blockbuster releases for this week!
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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011)Daniel Craig plays a discredited journalist working with a mysterious computer hacker on the 40-year-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger at the behest of her uncle who suspects she may have been murdered by a member of her own family. As the pair dig deeper they learn that even the wealthiest families have skeletons in their closets, and there are those who will go to great lengths to keep their secrets buried. David Fincher directed this remake of the 2009 Swedish thriller of the same name that was inspired by late author Stieg Larsson’s successful trilogy of books. |
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011)Set in England, 1973, British Secret Intelligence Service head Control (John Hurt) and his top-ranking lieutenant George Smiley (Gary Oldman) are both forced into retirement after a mission involving respected secret agent Jim Prideaux (Mark Strong) turns unexpectedly deadly. As the Cold War continues to escalate, suspicions of a Soviet double agent begin to grow within SIS. Subsequently summoned by Undersecretary Oliver Lacon (Simon McBurney), Smiley is secretly reemployed by the SIS in order to root out the double agent suspected of sharing top-secret British intelligence with the Soviets. |
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The Sitter (2011)College dropout Noah (Jonah Hill) is looking for some extra cash and he’ll do just about anything to get it. Shortly after he’s hired to look after three young children, though, Noah gets a call from his girlfriend enticing him to join her at a part. The irresponsible sitter packs his unsuspecting wards into the car and heads for the seedy part of town. Before Noah can think twice the whole night has gone to hell, and he’s on the run from a pair of murderous drug dealers with no qualms about shooting at small targets. |
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The Muppets (2011)Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) never met an oil field he couldn’t suck dry. So when Tex discovers a bountiful reservoir right underneath Muppet Theater, he begins drawing up plans to claim the land and start drilling. Little does Tex realize that devoted Muppets fan Walter is currently in Los Angeles with his best friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams), and that he’s not about to let one man’s greed spoil a good thing for everyone. With Kermit by their side, Walter, Gary, and Mary hatch a plan to put on a big telethon that will help them raise the ten million dollars needed to keep Muppet Theater standing. |
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March 7th, 2012
DISH offers free month long previews for channels you might not subscribe to! Here are the free previews for March.
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Channel 232 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th RURAL TV is an agribusiness and rural lifestyle channel dedicated to educating and entertaining communities around the globe. Launched on February 15, 2012 by the creators of RFD-TV, RURAL TV features primetime news broadcasts focused on agribusiness and rural policy issues; world commodity markets; extensive event coverage; international farm and horse shows; expanded livestock auctions; plus independent productions designed to give both agricultural professionals and lovers of the land insights and information to fit every interest and operation. Included In: America’s Top 250 or Heartland Package |
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Channel 402 Thursday, Feb 23rd – Tuesday, Apr 24th Universal Sports is the premier media destination for Olympic, endurance and adventure sports programming. Major domestic and international championship and Olympic qualifying events found on Universal Sports include track and field, skiing, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, volleyball, marathons, triathlons and rugby. Included In: Multi-Sport Pack |
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Channel 394 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing, with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. WFN features popular original series hosted by the world’s top anglers, as well as a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including: Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi, Reel Fishy Jobs and Getting School’d with JP DeRose. Included In: Outdoor Sports Pack or Blockbuster @Home |
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Channel 206 Thursday, Mar 1st – Monday, Mar 19th FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 under the leadership of FOX News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes and is now available in more than 50 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by News Corp, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com. Included In: America’s Top 200 |
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Channel 165 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment, and delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 62 million households and online at http://www.gactv.com. Included In: America’s Top 250 |
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Channel 386 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th Sony Movie Channel was created specifically for movie lovers, showcasing HD movies uncut, uncensored, and without commercial interruption – the way movies are meant to be seen. On March 23, catch a “Friday Features” double-bill of two complex family dramas with “Rachel Getting Married” and “Running with Scissors.” Sony Movie Channel is part of Blockbuster @Home, available in March’s free preview. Included In: Blockbuster @Home |
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February 27th, 2012
The 84th Annual Academy Awards has come and gone, leaving the internet in a titter over dresses and statuettes in its wake.
“The Artist”, a French silent film starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, was the darling of the evening with 5 Academy Award wins, including Best Picture – the first silent film to receive the honor since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago – and Best Actor for Dujardin. Dujardin became the first Frenchman to win an acting Oscar. “Oh, thank you. Oui. I love your country!” said Dujardin.
“Hugo”, set in 1930s Paris and tells the tale of an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station and is surrounded by the mystery of his father and an automaton, also won 5 awards and led the field with 11 nominations.
Meryl Streep swept up the golden statue for Best Actress in “The Iron Lady”, a biopic on former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher. It is Streep’s first Oscar win, despite 17 nominations, since she won 23 year ago for Sophie’s Choice. Streep humorously remarked when accepting her award, “When they called my name, I had this feeling I could hear half of America go, ‘Oh, no, why her again?’ But whatever.” Streep is only the fifth performer to receive three Oscars. Jack Nicholson, Ingrid Bergman and Walter Brennan all earned three, while Katharine Hepburn won four.
Octavia Spencer picked up her first Oscar win for her role as Minny Jackson in “The Help”. Her genuine and heartwarming acceptance speech brought her a standing ovation. Christopher Plummer, the 82-year-old was nominated for his role as an elderly widower who comes out as gay in “Beginners”, was witty with his acceptance speech and the fact that he is the oldest acting winner – edging out Jessica Tandy, who won as best actress for “Driving Miss Daisy” when she was 80 – by remarking to his gold Oscar statuette, “You’re only two years older than me, darling.”
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