HDNet To Air Coverage Of Katrina's Devastation In High Definition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - DALLAS, TX September 5, 2005 - HDNet will bring viewers an unprecedented view of the devastation in New Orleans with a special episode of HDNet World Report to air Tuesday, September 6th at 8:00pm ET and 11:00pm ET.

"HDNet is the only U.S. network providing viewers with coverage of the ravaged Gulf Coast in high definition," said Mark Cuban of HDNet. "This is just one more example of HDNet's commitment to bring our viewers news like they have never seen it before."

Premiering Tuesday, HDNet presents "HDNet World Report Special: The Devastation On The Gulf Coast." World Report reporters have been working across the region, as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina becomes ever more apparent. From the flooded streets of New Orleans to the death and devastation across Mississippi and Alabama, HDNet brings viewers pictures of the rescues, tragedy and devastation from what could turn out be the worst natural disaster in American history.

This program is scheduled to air at the following special dates and times:
Tuesday, September 6 at 8:00pm ET and 11:00pm ET
Wednesday, September 7th at 11:30am ET and 7:30pm ET
Thursday, September 8th at 6:00pm ET
Saturday, September 10th at 12:30pm ET
Sunday, September 11th at 7:30pm ET

The HDNet World Report is an original, long-form, news documentary series, launched in January 2002, which covers the biggest news events from around the globe in 1080i high-definition. World Report crews have been in Iraq since May 2003, producing programs that provide the best evidence of how HD news gathering helps viewers understand the true reality of world events.

About HDNet
HDNet provides viewers with exciting and topical news, sports, music and entertainment programming. The network features up to 20 hours of original programming each week, all produced in the highest quality 1080i HDTV format - more original high-definition programming than any other network. HDNet news and entertainment includes original series "HDNet World Report," "Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone," "Art Mann Presents," "HDNet Concert Series," and "True Music," as well as every episode of the acclaimed Warner Bros. series "Smallville." Live sports productions include NASCAR auto racing, National Hockey League and Major League Soccer games. HDNet Movies, the company's second network, features a wide selection of major studio's theatrical releases – all uncut, unedited, and appearing in their original aspect ratio - as well as features produced and finished in true 1080i high-definition. Co-founded by Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on Adelphia, Charter, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner Cable and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. For more information visit www.hd.net.

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HDNet, Colette Carey, (303) 542-5576, ccarey@hd.net.