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MUMBAI:
Voom HD Networks has announced highlights from its fourth
quarterly program slate. The expanded offering includes a
variety of new action sports, arts, music and lifestyle series.
"In
developing the Voom HD channel, we looked to amass a breadth
of HD content sure to captivate viewers around the world,"
said Voom HD Networks GM Greg Moyer.
Among
the highlights of Voom HD's programming schedule for fall
are the premieres of new series Artland on 7 October,
combining the quest for unique art pieces and fresh new artists
across America; Nomads on 1 November, which follows
the challenges and adventurous lifestyle of today's top action
sports athletes; and Treasure Divers in December, a
captivating series that documents the sea-faring escapades
of real-life treasure seekers.
"The
fourth quarter lineup definitely showcases the best in HD
for those with interests in art and music, sports, lifestyle
and factual programming," added Moyer.
Voom
HD is also debuting new installments of its music performance
series Soundstage, welcoming Tori Amos to the stage
in October, and will take viewers to China to see one of the
best video gamers competing in the first round of the World
Series of Video Games.
Highlights
from the Voom HD channel's offerings also includes The
Alpine Chronicles which reveals alpine racing by looking
at the day-to-day lives of a few athletes as they prepare
for some of the most formidable challenges of the World Cup
Alpine Circuit. This will air from 26 October to 28 October.
Smart
Travels: Barcelona and Costa Brava which airs on 1 November
showcases the beaches and architecture of Barcelona.
Treasure
Divers which is a documentary/reality series follows real-life
nautical treasure seekers Captain Carl Fismer and Captain
Gary Mace in their search for sunken riches. The two who-along
with their crews and Voom HD cameras, go across the seas and
underwater in a quest for forgotten wealth-offers viewers
an exciting adventure while unraveling clues as to where the
lost bounty may be hidden. The Treasure Divers series
premieres on 1 December.
Voom
HD-available as a 24/7 feed, delivered in 1080i format high-definition
with dolby digital 5.1 audio delivering six channels of surround
sound-offers a diverse collection of HD programming on such
topics as adventure travel, fashion, luxury lifestyle, art,
live concerts, action sports and video gaming.
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