Here are the programming highlights for Oasis HD, Treasure HD, Rush HD and Equator HD.
OASIS HD (www.oasishd.ca)
Out of Africa: Frogs in Decline
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Wednesday, Mar 10 @ 8PM ET
In recent times frogs from every continent around the world have suffered from unexplained high death rates, resulting in various species undergoing severe population reductions and pushing others to the brink of extinction.
Nature of Life
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Wednesday, Mar 3 @ 9PM ET
A new vision of hope for solving the climate-change crisis stems from the heart of Africa. This microcosm of the cradle of civilization is spawning ground-breaking examples of sustainable development that are creating a new legacy of elegant design, technology and rediscovered indigenous wisdom
A Park for All Seasons
WORLD PREMIERE
Every Thursday @ 8PM ET
Go behind the scenes of Canada’s most spectacular National Parks, and learn the history, explore the diversity and soak in the beauty of some of the planet’s most compelling natural playgrounds. Visit the offical Parks website at oasishd.ca/parks
EQUATOR HD (www.equatorhd.ca)
Lawrence of Arabia
THE BIG PICTURE
Tuesday, Mar 30 @ 7PM ET
One of the screen’s grandest epics, this monumental story recounts the true-life experiences of T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, a young, idealistic British officer in WWI. The all-star cast features Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jose Ferrer and Omar Sharif.
Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Sunday, Mar 7 @ 8PM ET
In the grip of the Great Depression, the unemployed joined a government program to document America in guidebooks & interviews. From that experience, some of America’s great writers found their own voices & discovered the Soul of a People.
TREASURE HD (www.treasurehd.ca)
Queen: Live at Montreal
CONCERT FILMS
Friday, Mar 26 @ 8PM ET
In November 1981, with “Under Pressure” topping the charts in the UK, Queen arrived in Montreal. With arguably the greatest front man ever, Freddie Mercury, Queen excelled as evidenced by this spectacular digitally remastered production. More Concert films at Front Row Fridays
St. Patrick’s Day Special
Wednesday, Mar 17 @ 7 – 11PM ET
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a night of films devoted to the land of St. Patty and the iconic music it has produced. First, The Commitments, a stirring story about a group of discouraged teens who bring soul music to Dublin. Then U2: Rattle and Hum takes you backstage to showcase the biggest band to ever come out of Ireland.
RUSH HD (www.rushhd.ca)
Hell on Hooves
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Every Thursday @ 8PM ET
Few sports can compare to that of a professional rodeo. With events ranging from bull riding to barrel racing to the ever popular rodeo clowns, there is something for everyone. A sport that first started as regular jobs for any rancher, soon found its way into competitions. Rodeos have become much more than friendly competition, it has became a way of life.
IMAX Original: The Alps
Wednesday, Mar 7 @ 8PM ET
In the air above Switzerland, on the sheer rock-and-ice wall known as the Eiger, an American climber is about to embark on the most perilous and meaningful ascent he has ever undertaken: an attempt to scale the legendary mountain that took his renowned father’s life.
