DishTV Blog » DISH Network FREE Programming http://www.dishtvblog.com Dish Network Satellite Television News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1′ Gets Released This Week On Blockbuster @Home http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-part-1-gets-released-this-week-on-blockbuster-home/ http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-part-1-gets-released-this-week-on-blockbuster-home/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:11 +0000 admin http://www.dishtvblog.com/?p=4955 Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, have you thought about what you want to get your sweetheart? If you are having a hard time deciding, get them a gift that everyone will enjoy. Give the gift of Blockbuster @Home! ‘Breaking Dawn’ Part 1 is the final installment of The Twilight Series and is being released this week just in time for Valentine’s Day. In this installment of the ‘Twilight’ saga, Bella (Kristen Stewart) realizes that she is pregnant with Edwards (Robert Pattinson) baby. This is a dangerous situation due to the fact that Edward is a vampire and Bella has yet to make the change. The pregnancy is shocking to everyone including friend and werewolf Jacob Black. Don’t miss out on the chance to curl up with the one you love this Valentine’s Day. Here is a list of the new movie releases this week:

  • ‘A Warrior’s Heart’ (2011): This Movie stars Twilight alums Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene. They play a young couple that shares a passion for the same sport. Kellan Lutz has to deal with the death of his father and try and keep himself from completely acting out. He ends up getting kicked off the team and sent to a wilderness lacrosse camp where he meets Ashley Greene, who helps him overcome his bitterness and opens his eyes to the meaning of sportsmanship, love and life.
  • ‘What My Husband Doesn’t know’ (2011): Maybe not the most romantic story, but this is a thriller about a frustrated housewife that faces temptation in the form of a young, handsome, plumber. Lena is a frustrated wife, with a workaholic husband, that is trying to maintain an air of normality. Once the plumber is hired, Lena begins to weigh the pros and cons of taking on a new lover.
  • ‘Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall’ (2011): The popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall in honor of the show’s 25th anniversary.

To get a full list of movies and games being released this week visit DISH Online to learn more. To add Blockbuster @Home to your list of satellite TV programming services, visit us at DISH-Systems.com or call (866)989-3474.

]]> http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-part-1-gets-released-this-week-on-blockbuster-home/feed/ 0 Cure Your Case of the Monday’s With Awesome Monday Programming http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/cure-your-case-of-the-mondays-with-awesome-monday-programming/ http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/cure-your-case-of-the-mondays-with-awesome-monday-programming/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:09:03 +0000 admin http://www.dishtvblog.com/?p=4942 These days with all the reality TV and contest shows, it can be hard to determine what is good television and what is bad television. DISH Network wants to help you out. With Blockbuster @Home, they offer thousands of TV shows, Movies and Games all at your fingertips. To learn more about Blockbuster @Home visit us at DISH Systems.com. TV Line.com also offers a great list of programming to help cure your case of the Monday’s. Here is a list of feature programming on tonight:

8 PM:

  • ‘The Voice’ (NBC): This is very similar to other singing contest shows, however they throw a twist in there when they do the auditions blind!
  • ‘Pretty Little Liars’ (ABC Family): The Liars get the answer to all of their burning questions on Rosewood’s annual “Truth-Up Day” and shockingly none of them seem to be about the real question… Who is A?
  • ‘How I Met Your Mother’ (CBS): Lily and Marshall throw a housewarming party and Ted nearly comes to blows with Marshall’s boss and Barney hits on a crazy divorcee.

8:30 PM:

  • ‘2 Broke Girls’ (CBS): Max and Caroline must prove their cleaning skills to Sophie (guest star Jennifer Coolidge) in order to be hired for her maid service.

9:00 PM:

  • ‘Hart of Dixie’ (The CW): Zoe decides to skip the annual sweetie pie dance, in order to avoid Judson because she decides it is too soon. Lemon tries to help make Brick forget about her mother by getting him a date to the dance; George misplaces the “save the date” notices for his upcoming wedding, causing major trouble in Lemon paradise.
  • ‘Two and a Half Men’ (CBS): Walden is up to his same old tricks, this episode he tries to get Zoey to loosen up by sneaking her some of Berta’s special brownies.

10:00 PM:

  • ‘Smash’ (NBC): Maybe you have heard about this show and the series premiere being tonight? If you haven’t, ‘Smash’ is about two ingénues that are vying for the lead role in a stage musical about Marilyn Monroe.
  • ‘Hawaii Five-O’: in Typical Hawaii Five-O fashion a dirty cop from Danno’s past comes to the island to exact revenge on Danno and his family for ruining his life, forcing the Five-O to find a way to help their teammate.
  • ‘Lost Girl’ (Syfy): has to face the rejection she feels from Dyson.

Cure your case of the Monday’s with one of these great programs. To learn more about satellite TV programming services visit us at DISH-Systems.com or call (866)989-3474

]]> http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/cure-your-case-of-the-mondays-with-awesome-monday-programming/feed/ 0 Don’t Miss The Series Finale Of ‘Chuck’ Tonight At 8 PM On NBC http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/dont-miss-the-series-finale-of-chuck-tonight-at-8-pm-on-nbc/ http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/dont-miss-the-series-finale-of-chuck-tonight-at-8-pm-on-nbc/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:34:28 +0000 admin http://www.dishtvblog.com/?p=4881  ‘Chuck’ may not have always had the best ratings but they more than made up for that with their loyalty of their fans. They were often threatened with the possibility of not returning for another season; But they kept on filming and fans kept on watching, because they made it to five seasons. Unfortunately for fans the end has come. Announced last summer, the fifth season of “Chuck” is officially the last season and tonight is the night of the series finale. “One thing that made ‘Chuck’ different is that the cast and crew opened their arms to the ‘Chuck’ fans,” said fan Gray Jones. Jones was such a fan of the show, he has hosted a ‘Chuck’ podcast for several years and done over 120 interviews he has done with the cast and crew.

For those of you that don’t know ‘Chuck’ is an action-comedy/spy-drama program created by Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak. Zachary Levi plays an average computer genius next door named “Chuck”. The story is based around an email that inadvertently embeds the message into his brain. The twist is the message is the only remaining copy of The United States greatest spy secrets. The series has been followed by mediocre ratings but have been saved many times due to the successful campaigns waged by their very loyal followers, toward NBC. For the fans that will truly miss the show, you are in for a treat tonight, Zachary Levi says that the finale will honor the action packed roots that it came from. You will witness many throwbacks to the beginning of the series. Catch the two-hour series finale tonight on NBC at 8 p.m. To learn more about your satellite TV programming package, visit us at DISH-Systems.com or call (866)989-3474.

]]> http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/dont-miss-the-series-finale-of-chuck-tonight-at-8-pm-on-nbc/feed/ 0 Catch Episode 2 Of ‘Luck’ A Week Early Only On HBOGo http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/catch-episode-2-of-luck-a-week-early-only-on-hbogo/ http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/catch-episode-2-of-luck-a-week-early-only-on-hbogo/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:23:05 +0000 admin http://www.dishtvblog.com/?p=4869 Horses, money, gambling and a little bit of Luck! The new HBO series, ‘Luck’, from acclaimed director Michael Mann and ‘Deadwood’ creator David Milch takes an exciting look into the world of horse racing. You will get a first person view of what it’s like to be an owner, gambler, jockey, etc. If this becomes a regular show for you, you might need to brush up on your Racing Lingo. For example did you know that there are three types of agents? There are the Owner’s agent, the racing managers in charge of dealing with trainers and administrative duties. The Jockey’s agent represents his client in procurement of mounts and finally the Bloodstock agents buy and sell horses either privately or at auction sales. ‘Luck’ will be airing Sundays at 9pm. The series premiere is Sunday January 29th, 2012 at 9pm on HBO. After you catch the first episode, make sure to hop over to HBOGo and watch the second episode a week early!

HBO Go allows subscribers access to over 1,400 of your favorite HBO shows including HBO original hit movies, sports, comedy and much more. The best part is you can have access anywhere at any time! HBO Go is only accessible in the U.S. and certain U.S territories where a high-speed broadband connection is available. HBO Go Requires a minimum of at least 3G internet connections for viewing on mobile devices. These devices include the iPad, iPhone, Android and Roku. Enjoy every episode of all the great programming brought to you by HBO. Take advantage of HBOGo anywhere, with access on your computer, mobile device, connected TV and Blu-ray player. To learn more about adding this to your list of satellite TV programming visit us at DISH-Systems.com or call (866)989-3474.

]]> http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/catch-episode-2-of-luck-a-week-early-only-on-hbogo/feed/ 0 Check Out The New Movies Released This Week From Blockbuster Total Access http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/check-out-the-new-movies-released-this-week-from-blockbuster-total-access/ http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/check-out-the-new-movies-released-this-week-from-blockbuster-total-access/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:44:09 +0000 admin http://www.dishtvblog.com/?p=4814 DISH Network not only offers great series programming and critically acclaimed movies, they now offer DVD releases and Video Games. Now that Blockbuster and DISH Network have teamed up subscribers to DISH Network now have access to new releases instantly. You can start your Free 30-Day Trial for Blockbuster total access and receive rentals by mail, in-store exchanges and new releases 28 days before Netflix and Redbox. Blu-ray and games are also included. Here are a few of the movies just released this week that you would have instant access to through Blockbuster Total Access:

 ‘Abduction’: This teen thriller centers around a teenager trying to piece his life together after he finds out his entire childhood has been based on lies. After realizing his parents aren’t really his parents he flees for his life, while FBI agents race to protect him and find out the real truth about his mysterious past.

‘The Ides of March’: George Clooney and Ryan Gosseling star in this political drama about a presidential candidate in his last leg of primaries. Gosseling plays Clooney’s up-and-coming campaign press secretary who finds himself in hot water when he uncovers some unfortunate news about the president he thought so highly of. Drama unfolds as the presidential hopefully tries to cover it up.

‘Kevin Hart: Laugh at my pain’: Kevin Hart is one of the most versatile and sought after comedic actors in film and television. He’s back in this hilarious theatrical version of his ‘Laugh at my pain’ comedy tour. Hart’s highly successful comedy tour has turned into a hot commodity in Hollywood.

To learn more about what new releases are out this week check out Blockbuster Total Access. To learn more about adding this to your satellite TV programming package visit us at DISH-Systems or call (866)989-3474. What good movie have you seen recently?

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What’s better than getting something for Free? Nothing! DISH Network likes to offer subscribers Free Preview of channels they may not subscribe too. Why not take advantage of Dish generosity and check out these acclaimed channels and their award-winning programming. With the release of their new HD DVR Home Entertainment System you can now record up to six channels at one time. Here is a list of the channels offered in Free Preview:

January 4th- February 2nd

  • Tennis Channel : (HD Channel 400) With the Tennis Channel in Free Preview you will have access to live interviews, special features, live play and recaps of the day’s best action. Don’t miss the ‘Australian Open’ on the Tennis Channel.

January 4th- February 2nd

  • IFC: (Channel 131) IFC is know for playing legendary classic movies like Office Space and known for rescuing tv shows such as Arrested Development and original series like Portlandia and The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret. If you are a fan of Indie Movies this is the channel for you.

January 4th-February 2nd

  • OWN: (Channel 189) The Oprah Winfrey Network is committed to quality programming designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live the very best life that they can. Programming includes a mix of daytime and Primetime series, specials, movies and original documentaries.

January 4th-February 2nd

  • ID: (Channel 189) If you are fascinated by real life mysteries, crime scene investigation and other programming like that then this Free preview of the ID Channel is great for you! Investigation Discovery gives viewers suspenseful twists and turns of actual investigations and insights into the people behind the stories.

January 4th-February 2nd

  • Veria Living: (Channel 218) this is the only 24/7 HD lifestyle network offering an alternative to conventional health and wellness. From the newest in mind/body and fitness to the healing powers of herbal and ayurvedic medicine, to the latest trends in healthy cooking, Veria showcases credible and contemporary wellness content in an unexpected and entertaining way.

January 27th-January 30th

  • HBO: (Channels 300-309) Don’t subscribe to HBO but want to get a taste of their award winning programming? Now you can, with DISH offering HBO in Free Preview starting January 27th, 2012. Enjoy the big box-office hits, action packed sports, specials and more!

January 27th- January 30th

  • Cinemax (Channels 310-314) Don’t miss the Cinemax Free Preview Weekend also starting January 27th, 2012. Catch this heart pounding series, blockbuster movies, indie darlings and everything in between. Cinemax offers the biggest variety of Hollywood hits and exclusive premiers, all in HD.

To learn more about adding these channels to your list of satellite TV programming package, visit us at DISH Systems or call (866)989-3474.

]]> http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/check-out-dish-networks-free-channel-previews-now-until-february-2nd/feed/ 0 Catch the Conclusion To the Award-Winning Trilogy ‘Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory’ tonight at 9pm on HBO http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/catch-the-conclusion-to-the-award-winning-trilogy-paradise-lost-3-purgatory-tonight-at-9pm-on-hbo/ http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/catch-the-conclusion-to-the-award-winning-trilogy-paradise-lost-3-purgatory-tonight-at-9pm-on-hbo/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:01:59 +0000 admin http://www.dishtvblog.com/?p=4786 Tonight at 9pm catch the conclusion of the award-winning trilogy that spawned a world-wide movement to overturn the conviction of three men in a murder case. Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jess Misskelley were known as the Memphis 3 and were involved in one of the most notorious child murder cases in U.S. History. This film chronicles stunning new developments to the case, culminating in the startling and unexpected conclusion when Echols (who was on Death Row), Baldwin and Misskelley (both serving life sentences) were released from prison after more than 18 years behind bars. “Almost 20 years and three films ago, HBO’s Sheila Nevins sent us on this journey to document the terrible murders of three innocent boys and the subsequent circus that followed the arrests and convictions of Echols, Baldwin, Misskelley,” says filmmaker Joe Berlinger. “To see our work culminate in the righting of this tragic miscarriage of justice is more than a filmmaker could ask for.”

Here is a little back story if you missed the first two episodes in the series. On May 5, 1993, the bodies of three eight-year-old boys were found next to a muddy creek in the wooded Robin Hood Hills area of West Memphis, Ark. A month later, Echols, Misskelley and Damien were arrested and later convicted of brutally raping, mutilating and killing the eight-year-old boys. Their trials were laced with innuendoes of satanic worship, emotionally charged statements and allegations of coerced confessions, the defendants were convicted, despite a lack of physical evidence linking them to the crime. With the support of HBO producer Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky followed the story for almost two decades. They assumed they were making a film about guilty teenagers, as the local media was reporting that it was an open and shut case. However by the time the trials were over, Berlinger and Sinofsky were convinced they had just witnessed a huge injustice. Tune into HBO tonight at 9pm and see the conclusion to ‘Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory’. To learn more about adding HBO to your list of satellite TV programming visit us at DISH-Systems.com or call (866)989-3474. Do you think they were wrongly accused?

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  • IFC Channel 131: (1/4-2/2) From mandatory cult movies and quintessential films like Office Space to rescued tv shows such as arrested development and original series like Portlandia and the Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, IFC is the ideal destination for fans of indie comedy.
  • OWN Channel 189: (1/4-2/2) Oprah Winfrey and her network as committed to quality programming designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. Programming includes a mix of daytime and Primetime series, specials, movies and original documentaries.
  • ID Channel 192: (1/4-2/2) For those fascinated with real-life mysteries, only Investigation  Discovery gives viewers suspenseful twists and turns of actual investigations and insights into the people behind the stories. ‘Scorned: Love Kills’ premieres January 21st and plays Saturdays at 10pm.
  • Veria Living Channel 218: (1/4-2/2) Veria Living is the only 24/7 HD lifestyle network offering an alternative to conventional health and wellness. From the newest in mind/body fitness, to the healing powers of herbal and ayurvedic medicine, to the latest trends in healthy cooking, Veria showcases credible and contemporary wellness content in an unexpected and entertaining way. Tune in to see ‘The Incurables’ Thursdays at 9pm.

To learn more about what these channels have to offer or add them to your list of satellite TV programming visit us at DISH-Systems or call (866)989-3474.

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The end of 2011 has finally come, and as the biggest weekend for partying loomes in the near future. We thought we would give some satellite TV programming options to those who are looking to keep things a little lower key. With seemingly every major network, plus the news channels, ringing in 2012 with some kind of live special, we thought we’d give you a little help deciding who to spend your New Year with. It’s possible of course that there’s more than one thing that strikes your fancy, so hopefully santa brought you a new DVR or a Big Screen TV to enjoy all the New Years Progamming.

  • MTV New Year’s Eve 2011: Demi Lovato and Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey host, with performances by Lovato, Selena Gomez and J. Cole. Starts at 11PM on MTV.
  • New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly: Performances by Drake, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green plus a countdown of the year’s five “game changers” and an appearance by Ricky Gervais. Starts at 11PM on NBC.
  • Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest: Jenny McCarthy co-hosts, with performances by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and Pit Bull. 11PM on ABC.
  • American County New Year’s Eve Live: Live from Las Vegas, with performances by American Idol favorite Lauren Alaina and Rodney Atkins. Starts at 11PM on Fox.
  • Coldplay New Year’s Eve Live: An Austin City Limits Special: The English Band performs a 90-minute set in support of its third album. This starts at 11PM on CNN.
  • New Year, No Limits, and Live from San Diego: Levi LaVallee and Robbie Maddison attempt record-breaking snowmobile and motorcycle jumps respectively. Starts at 11 PM on ESPN.
  • All American New Year: Fox news hosts Megyn Kelly and Bill Hemmer host performances by Big and Rich, Trace Atkins, and the cast of “Rock of Ages.” Starts at 11PM on Fox News.

To learn more about adding any of these channels to your list of satellite TV programming visit us at DISH-Systems or call (888)566-3979. Check out all the fun from the countdown to 2011 last year!

]]> http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/dish-network-features-premiere-new-years-eve-programming-on-multiple-channels/feed/ 0 New Movie Releases From The Blockbuster Movie Pass http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/new-movie-releases-from-the-blockbuster-movie-pass/ http://www.dishtvblog.com/dish-network-free-programming/new-movie-releases-from-the-blockbuster-movie-pass/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:59:18 +0000 admin http://www.dishtvblog.com/?p=4680 Hope everyone had a great Christmas Holiday. I’m sure the time cuddled up by the fire watching movies with family and friends was much needed. If you are not ready to break into the everyday grind that you may be used too, this is the perfect time to catch up on some great new releases from Blockbuster. With the Blockbuster Movie Pass you have access to over 100,000 titles, stream thousands of movies to your TV or PC, unlimited movies, TV shows and games by mail and 20 great entertainment channels. The best part about the Blockbuster Movie Pass is that you have the ability to make in-store exchanges for the movies you already have. Here is a list of the releases for the week of December 26th-January 2nd.

  • The Pool Boys (2010)
  • The Hunters (2011)
  • Game Time (2011)
  • Brighton Rock (2010)
  • Love Crime (2010)
  • 2010 Zombie Apocalypse (2011)
  • The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret: Series 01 (2010)
  • Armed and Deadly (2011)
  • Pete Smalls is Dead (2010)
  • The Amityville Haunting (2011)
  • Tuesday, After Christmas (2010)
  • Hostel Part III (2011)
  • Jersey Shore: Season 04 (2011)
  • A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (2011)
  • Apollo 18 (2011)
  • In the Name of the King II (2011)
  • Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots
  • The Borgias: Season 01 (2011)
  • Shameless: Season 01 (2011)
  • Final Destination 5 (2011)

To learn more about adding the Blockbuster Movie Pass to your list of Satellite TV Programming visit us at DISH-Systems or call (866)989-3474. What is your favorite movie that was released in 2011?

 

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