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GAMEPLAY HD NIKKI the KNIFE Nick GAMEPLAY HD NIKKI THE KNIFE Nick “Nikki the Knife” Gallucci has been a professional gamer since 1998, having successfully competed on a national level with his team 20ID. Now, as host of his own GAMEPLAY HD original series, Gallucci travels to some of the biggest and best gaming events of the year, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the often bizarre world of professional video gaming. World Premiere – “NIKKI THE KNIFE VS THE PENNY ARCADE EXPO – THE REMATCH” TV-MA Sunday, October 12th at 8:00PM ET Nikki the Knife attends the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, Washington, where he interviews Star Trek: The Next Generation star (and videogame enthusiast) Wil Wheaton, revisits the band Anamanaguchi, and searches for actor Tony Danza, rumored to be at the event. Along the way, Nikki checks out new games such as Iron Chef America, Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway. RUSH HD QUEST FOR THE 2008 NASCAR SPRINT CUP The action, drama and white-knuckle thrills of the #1 motorsport in America returns to RUSH HD with all-new episodes of its Emmy® Award-winning documentary series, QUEST FOR THE 2008 NASCAR SPRINT CUP. A RUSH HD exclusive, each episode of the series condenses the previous Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race into an action-filled 30-minutes covering the heart-pounding thrills on the track, as well as compelling behind-the- scenes stories. From planning meetings in the garage to cars racing door-to-door on the racetrack, each episode includes cinema verité-style footage of the race, dialogue between drivers and crew chiefs, and post-race driver interviews. The series features stunning footage and intense “in-the-pit” action, and paints an intimate portrait of NASCAR’s drivers, teams and tracks. It also puts viewers in the middle of the action until the conclusion of the sport’s intense 12-driver, 10 race playoff-style “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.” World Premiere – “Kansas Speedway” TV-G Wednesday, October 1st at 8:00PM ET The twelve post-season contenders “chase” the Cup into the Midwest. The first race of the year at Kansas Speedway may be the last chance for contenders to get back into championship mode. World Premiere – “Talladega SuperSpeedway” TV-G Wednesday, October 8th at 8:00PM ET The Talladega SuperSpeedway may be the most intimidating track in all of NASCAR. The twelve Post- Season Chase teams can think about winning the race, but they must first think about surviving to the end. World Premiere – “Lowes’ Motor Speedway” TV-G Wednesday, October 15th at 8:00PM ET The Post-Season Chase reaches the midway point at NASCAR’s “home track” of Charlotte North Carolina’s Lowes’ Motor Speedway, a place where, for some teams, a comeback is a real possibility. For others, however, championship dreams may begin to crumble. World Premiere – “Martinsville Speedway” TV-G Wednesday, October 22nd at 8:00PM ET In the Post-Season Chase, it’s five races down and five races to go. The Martinsville Speedway is the oldest track in the Cup Series – and one that can bring the championship dreams of many to a crashing halt. World Premiere – “Atlanta Motor Speedway” TV-G Wednesday, October 29th at 8:00PM ET Georgia’s Atlanta Motor Speedway is billed as the fastest track in NASCAR. For the twelve teams fighting for top billing in the Post-Season Chase, Atlanta may be the track that extends their lead, or helps them make up lost ground. ULTRA HD RESERVATIONS REQUIRED This tasty program gives foodies total and unprecedented access to the top restaurants in the country, as well as a rare opportunity to meet the people who are setting the culinary trends in America. Viewers meet the world’s most influential restaurateurs and chefs, tour their restaurants and kitchens, learn the secrets of preparing and presenting an extraordinary meal and find out what it takes to create a successful, buzz-worthy restaurant. The program is hosted by Niloufar Motamed, features editor at Travel + Leisure magazine and well-known food expert, and co- hosted by Ed Levine, a regular contributor to The New York Times’ “Dining Out” section and author of the New York Eats series and the popular book Pizza, A Slice of Heaven. World Premiere – “Scarpetta” TV-PG Thursday, October 9th at 9:00PM ET Host Niloufar Motamed finds out the secrets behind Manhattan's Scarpetta, the new Italian restaurant from celebrated chef, Scott Conant. Plus, Ed Levine gets the scoop on gourmet ice cream. FULL FRONTAL FASHION: LONDON FASHION WEEK, SPRING 2009 FULL FRONTAL FASHION offers comprehensive, insider coverage of the Spring 2009 Collections presented during Fashion Week in London. Program host Christina Ha provides up-close coverage of the catwalks and all the action backstage, including interviews with leading editors, designers, models and celebrities. World Premiere – “Episode 1” TV-PG Monday, October 13th at 10:00PM ET World Premiere – “Episode 2” TV-PG Tuesday, October 14th at 10:00PM ET World Premiere – “Episode 3” TV-PG Wednesday, October 15th at 10:00PM ET World Premiere – “Episode 4” TV-PG Thursday, October 16th at 10:00PM ET FULL FRONTAL FASHION: MILAN FASHION WEEK, SPRING 2009 Judy Licht hosts the festivities as FULL FRONTAL FASHION showcases the best of Fashion Week in Milan. In addition to presenting the glamour of the Spring 2009 Collections, Judy goes behind the scenes for revealing conversations with the fashion world’s leading editors, designers, models and celebrities. World Premiere – “Episode 1” TV-PG Tuesday, October 28th at 10:00PM ET World Premiere – “Episode 2” TV-PG Wednesday, October 29th at 10:00PM ET World Premiere – “Episode 3” TV-PG Thursday, October 30th at 10:00PM ET World Premiere – “Episode 4” TV-PG Friday, October 31st at 10:00PM ET WORLDSPORT HD CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (CFL) Live coverage of the League’s Friday night games from the 2008 Season. Live – “Calgary at Saskatchewan” TV- PG Friday, October 3rd at 10:00PM ET Live – “Toronto at Winnipeg” TV-PG Friday, October 10th at 7:30PM ET Live – “B.C. at Winnipeg” TV-PG Friday, October 17th at 9:00PM ET Live – “Calgary at Hamilton” TV-PG Friday, October 24th at 7:30PM ET Live – “Montreal at Edmonton” TV-PG Friday, October 31st at 9:00 PM ET FILM FEST HD THIS MONTH’S PREMIERES CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY (1995) PG-13 Premiers Friday, October 17th at 8:00PM ET Two fathers, one black and one white, are bound by a common fate – one man’s son has murdered the other – in this powerful tale. In a land shattered by hatred, these two extraordinary men form an unlikely union that transcends the barriers of class and color. Starring James Earl Jones. FOUR ROOMS (1995) R Premieres Friday, October 31st at 8:00PM ET A bellhop is caught in a madcap maze of action and excitement on New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles. Starring Madonna, Tim Roth, Marisa Tomei, Jennifer Beals, Antonio Banderas, and Quentin Tarantino. A TRIBUTE TO THE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Wednesday, October 1st – 12th For those who can’t make it to this year’s New York Film Festival, FILM FEST HD pays tribute to films that once premiered at the festival. KOYAANISQATSI (1983) TV-PG Wednesday, October 1st at 8:00PM ET This art-house sensation is a visually stunning documentary that contrasts images of nature with footage of the devastating impact humans have had on the environment. CELEBRITY (1998) R Thursday, October 2nd at 8:00PM ET A host of stars including Kenneth Branagh, Melanie Griffith, Charlize Theron and Leonardo DiCaprio star in Woody Allen’s comedy about fame, egotism, and suffering careers among Manhattan celebrities. SID AND NANCY (1986) R Friday, October 3rd at 8:00PM ET From director Alex Cox comes a compassionate portrait about British punk rocker Sid Vicious of The Sex Pistols and his relationship with American groupie Nancy Spunger during the 1970s. Stars Gary oldman and Chloe Webb. THE MARQUIS OF O (1976) R Saturday, October 4th at 8:00PM ET A widowed woman is raped by Russian soldiers in Italy during the Franco-Prussian War, and then faces the difficult task of explaining to her family why she is pregnant in director Eric Rohmer’s critically acclaimed drama. THE DECLINE OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE (1986) R Saturday, October 4th at 9:45PM ET Set in the hallowed halls of academia, this film profiles eight intellectual men and women trading stories of their sexual escapades. The winner of eight Canadian Genie awards (Canada’s Oscar), including Best Picture. COLONEL REDL (1985) R Saturday, October 4th at 11:30PM ET Based on a true story, a poor homosexual man works his way into the highest ranks of the Austrian Army. His sexuality remains a secret until he becomes caught up in the world of espionage and then becomes a victim of blackmail. BABETTE’S FEAST (1997) G Sunday, October 5th at 8:00PM ET Two once beautiful and now aging minister’s daughters gave up on life and love to remain in their Danish village. Now, religion is their only source of joy until they take in a mysterious Parisian refugee, a woman with an extraordinary secret. 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