Pictured above: Click and Clack, the Tappet brothers from Car Talk.
Six features celebrate the career of one of the most successful film directors of all time: The Sugarland Express (July 28); Empire of the Sun (July 29); Duel (July 30); E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (July 31); Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Aug. 1); and Jaws (Aug. 2). HDNet Movies
Four new disciplines -- Skateboard SuperPark, BMX SuperPark, BMX Street and Women's Moto X Racing -- debut at this year's games, held in Los Angeles. ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD (July 31-Aug. 3)
A look at shopping malls all across the world, and how they have adopted an American-style shopping and convenience experience for consumers. HD Theater (July 6)
The entire final season, including the series finale, of the cult favorite show airs in a marathon. Universal HD (July 12; repeats July 13)
Tom and Ray Magliozzi, the hosts of the popular Car Talk radio series, bring their expertise to television. The animated series features Tom and Ray as their alter egos, the Tappet brothers, who try to fix cars, fend off disgruntled customers and seek out increasingly creative ways to goof off. PBS HD (Wednesdays beginning July 9)
What does it take to train all your young life and succeed at the highest levels in athletics? This new series introduces 10 of America's most promising athletes poised to excel in this summer's Olympics in Beijing. The 10-part series offers insight into the competitors' mental and physical challenges, intense training schedules and personal sacrifices. MOJO HD (Weekdays, July 28-Aug. 8)
Cooking for Real's Sunny Anderson hosts this new series that shows how cutting-edge technology can take simple raw ingredients and transform them into our favorite foods. It's an inside look at the journey that elements such as milk, strawberries and potatoes take to be converted into string cheese, strawberry margarita mix and even vodka. Food Network HD (Sneak preview July 6; airs Mondays beginning July 7)
Newsman Ted Koppel hosts this four-part look at the changes occurring in China, and the ever-growing web of interdependence that binds our country to the rising economic giant. Discovery Channel HD (July 9-12)
This concert movie featuring the ever-popular Miley Cyrus and her alter ego Hannah Montana was filmed during her 2007 Best of Both Worlds tour. The film also goes backstage a bit, and chronicles rehearsals for the big event. In addition to Hannah/Miley and their hit songs, the Jonas Brothers are also featured guest performers. Starz HD (July 26)
From BMO field in Toronto (home of Major League Soccer's newest franchise, Toronto FC), the MLS All-Stars take on England's West Ham United. ESPN2 HD (July 24)
When a housing compound for Westerners in the Middle East is bombed, killing more than 100 people, a crack team of FBI agents heads to Saudi Arabia to locate the madman behind the attack. Finding an unlikely ally in the Saudi colonel assigned to protect them, the team eventually discovers a connection to an extremist cell planning further destruction. Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper and Jennifer Garner star. HBO HD (July 19)
Detective John McClane's (Bruce Willis) latest assignment is a simple one: Bring in young hacker Matt Farrell (Justin Long, from the Mac commercials) for questioning. But this ordinary mission becomes extraordinary when, with Farrell's help, McClane becomes aware of an incredible plan by a mysterious criminal to attack the United States' vulnerable infrastructure. Cinemax HD (July 5)
Once again, former major-leaguers and celebrities get together for a friendly game of softball, held in conjunction with Major League Baseball's All-Star Game festivities. ESPN HD (July 14)
Catch the entire first season of this hit show every weekday. Based on the book, the series centers on the small rural town of Dillon, Texas, where coveted state football championship rings are held in highest regard. The Dillon Panthers face many challenges in their first season with coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) at the helm, but after much hard work and a victory at the state championship game, the team's fate at the start of a new season -- and the Taylor family's future with them -- continues to remain uncertain. Universal HD (Weekdays beginning July 1)
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