Dan Rather Moves to HDnet

[Pavan]

HDNet Announces New Program, ''Dan Rather Reports''; News Program Produced and Reported by Legendary Broadcaster Premieres This October


PASADENA, Calif. -- July 11, 2006--HDNet is excited to announce today that one of the most accomplished news journalists of our generation, Dan Rather, will produce and host "Dan Rather Reports," premiering exclusively on HDNet this October.

A weekly news program, "Dan Rather Reports," will feature hard-edged field reports, interviews and investigative pieces. It will be one-hour in length and will be completely uncensored. It will reflect the signature qualities of its host with a focus on accuracy, fairness and guts.

"We're thrilled that Dan is now part of HDNet," said Mark Cuban, Co-Founder of HDNet. "Now that he is finally released from the ratings driven and limited depth confines of broadcast television, I am excited about the impact Dan can have on the future of news."

"Hard news needs backers who won't back down. Mark Cuban is such a leader," said Rather. "As a team player I intend to give Mark and HDNet all of the hard work, loyalty and fearless, high quality reporting possible."

Cuban and Rather will expand upon the program and address questions at the Television Critics Association Tour at the Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena, CA at 4:00 Pacific Time.

About HDNet

HDNet (www.hd.net) provides viewers with the best in original comedy, drama, news, sports and music programming.

HDNet is your exclusive, high-definition home for popular, critically acclaimed original programming including television's only HD news feature programs "HDNet World Report," "NASA on HDNet" (presenting live shuttle launches through 2010), and, beginning in October, "Dan Rather Reports." HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, NASCAR Grand National Division and Mixed Martial Arts including World Extreme Cagefighting and the Diesel Fighting Championships; groundbreaking music programming with the HDNet Concert Series featuring leading artists and bands including U2, Eminem, Gorillaz and more, plus original music programs "Sound Off with Matt Pinfield," "True Music" and "On Stage at World Cafe Live"; groundbreaking interview shows including "Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone" and "Higher Definition," in addition to fun and irreverent lifestyle programming including "Deadline!," "Art Mann Presents," and "Get Out!" HDNet is also the exclusive high-definition home to the critically acclaimed and award winning programs such as "Dead Like Me," "Smallville," "Joan of Arcadia," "Boomtown" and "Andy Richter Controls the Universe."

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

HDNet Announces New Program, ''Dan Rather Reports''; News Program Produced and Reported by Legendary Broadcaster Premieres This October


PASADENA, Calif. -- July 11, 2006--HDNet is excited to announce today that one of the most accomplished news journalists of our generation, Dan Rather, will produce and host "Dan Rather Reports," premiering exclusively on HDNet this October.

A weekly news program, "Dan Rather Reports," will feature hard-edged field reports, interviews and investigative pieces. It will be one-hour in length and will be completely uncensored. It will reflect the signature qualities of its host with a focus on accuracy, fairness and guts.

"We're thrilled that Dan is now part of HDNet," said Mark Cuban, Co-Founder of HDNet. "Now that he is finally released from the ratings driven and limited depth confines of broadcast television, I am excited about the impact Dan can have on the future of news."

"Hard news needs backers who won't back down. Mark Cuban is such a leader," said Rather. "As a team player I intend to give Mark and HDNet all of the hard work, loyalty and fearless, high quality reporting possible."

Cuban and Rather will expand upon the program and address questions at the Television Critics Association Tour at the Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena, CA at 4:00 Pacific Time.

About HDNet

HDNet (www.hd.net) provides viewers with the best in original comedy, drama, news, sports and music programming.

HDNet is your exclusive, high-definition home for popular, critically acclaimed original programming including television's only HD news feature programs "HDNet World Report," "NASA on HDNet" (presenting live shuttle launches through 2010), and, beginning in October, "Dan Rather Reports." HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, NASCAR Grand National Division and Mixed Martial Arts including World Extreme Cagefighting and the Diesel Fighting Championships; groundbreaking music programming with the HDNet Concert Series featuring leading artists and bands including U2, Eminem, Gorillaz and more, plus original music programs "Sound Off with Matt Pinfield," "True Music" and "On Stage at World Cafe Live"; groundbreaking interview shows including "Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone" and "Higher Definition," in addition to fun and irreverent lifestyle programming including "Deadline!," "Art Mann Presents," and "Get Out!" HDNet is also the exclusive high-definition home to the critically acclaimed and award winning programs such as "Dead Like Me," "Smallville," "Joan of Arcadia," "Boomtown" and "Andy Richter Controls the Universe."

I thought he went to CNN, i saw him on there not too long ago

[Brent88]

Originally Posted by TVResearcher

I thought he went to CNN, i saw him on there not too long ago

Yeah, he's on Larry King tomorrow night too. He's there as a guest though.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brent88

Yeah, he's on Larry King tomorrow night too. He's there as a guest though.

I saw on CNN doing a News Report, No Joke

[Janice]

I thought Rather wanted to retire. I hope the guy gets everything he deserves in life.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Janice

I thought Rather wanted to retire. I hope the guy gets everything he deserves in life.

It was said in the NY Post he was headed to CNN

[James"Thunder"Early]

Good for him, he's a great anchor

[Jonathan]

Best of luck to him.

[Dr. John Becker]

It's going to be harder to pass off false documents in High Def

[Mr. Cranky]

Rather, what a putz. All those years in his profession. Gets blinded by Bush hate, and it takes him down. Karma at its best.

[James]

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

HDNet Announces New Program, ''Dan Rather Reports''; News Program Produced and Reported by Legendary Broadcaster Premieres This October


PASADENA, Calif. -- July 11, 2006--
...

"We're thrilled that Dan is now part of HDNet," said Mark Cuban, Co-Founder of HDNet. "Now that he is finally released from the ratings driven and limited depth confines of broadcast television, I am excited about the impact Dan can have on the future of news."
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There's another reason to hate the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk, you might want to jump ship!

[snl 70s show fan]

Originally Posted by FOX NEWS RULES

Rather, what a putz. All those years in his profession. Gets blinded by Bush hate, and it takes him down. Karma at its best.

i cant stand him ether i never even liked him as a kid yuck

[Janice]

[Scoobiedoo30]

I would like to wish Dan Rather well with his New HDnet nwws show