By Steven Gottlieb on August 15, 2008 @ 10:56am PDT |
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The MTV Networks HD channel MHD is metamorphosing into something more than just a catch-all for HD programming from MTV, Vh1 and CMT. Here's the deal:
- As of September 1, the channel will be known as Palladia ("The term Palladia conveys a sense of spectacle -- a grand stage, a vast arena and the excitement of live musical performances," according to the press release)
- Every Thursday will feature an HD music movie premiere. First up is a double feature: Dave Chapelle's Block Party, directed by Michel Gondry, debuts Thursday, September 10 @ 9pm, followed by the HD premiere of the legendary Monterey Pop documentary directed by D.A. Pennebaker and featuring performances by Jimi Hendrix and The Who
- Every Saturday will be an HD live concert, starting off September 6 with the 2008 Isle Of Wight festival, boasting The Police, The Sex Pistols and N.E.R.D.
- Special themed programming: The first week will be a tribute to outdoor music festivals and concerts, feauting the above mentioned programs plus the U.S. TV premiere of the star-studded 2008 Glastonbury Festival, the inagural 2008 Rothbury Music Festival and much more. Other upcoming themes include a Hip-Hop Weekend in October and a Classic Rock Movie Week in November that will be headlined by HD premieres of Led Zeppelin The Song Remains The Same and Pink Floyd The Wall.
more info: Multichannel News
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