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Fuel TV Surf Series “Fins” Snags Emmy Award

Fuel TV’s “FiNS” Recognized By Academy For Second Year In A Row. Check it out!

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• June 17 2009 | 18 views

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This Week on FUEL TV

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Nate Tyler, Torrey Meister and musical guest Big Pooh – Monday 6.01.09
Yeehaw!! Guest host Keir Dillon is on The Habit today and joining him are the winners of Volcom’s VQS Hillbilly Stomp, pro surfers Nate Tyler and Torrey Meister. And they’re joined by Volcom’s Contest Directors Troy Powell, Liam Perry and Carl Holm and they’re going full-hillbilly just for us. Plus, North Carolina rapper Big Pooh drops a beat on the Snickers Sound Stage. Also, correspondent Cheyenne goes to the Wolverine press premiere and tries to gets her paws on the claws himself, Hugh Jackman. Nate Tyler’s sponsors include: Volcom, Channel Islands Surfboards, Monster Energy, CCS and Destination Surf. Torrey Meister’s sponsors include: Sanuk, Spy Optic, Billabong, Tim Carroll, Vertra, and From Big Island (FBI).

Bryan Iguchi, Seth Wescott and musical guest Ponytail- Tuesday 6.02.09
Today, guest host Keir Dillon is back in the studio hanging out with a true legend, pro snowboarder and Volcom team rider Bryan Iguchi. Also, we have pro snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott dropping in on the Habit. Plus, the experimental group known as Ponytail is bringing a radical live performance to the Snickers Sound Stage. Seth Wescott’s sponsors include: Nike, Bolle, Kombi Gloves, Sprint, Visa and Sugarloaf. Bryan Iguchi’s sponsors include: Volcom, Electric, Bluebird and Jackson Hole Mt Resort.

Joey Brezinski and Tim Johnson – Wednesday 6.03.09
Today, guest host Keir Dillon kicks it with the man known for having the meanest manual skills on the planet; pro skater and Red Bull team rider Joey Brezinski is in the studio. Plus, the skater that took the 2008 Oregon Trifecta by storm, and is a regular at the infamous Kona Skatepark, Tim Johnson is here. Also, we check out Benny Fairfax’s Stereo Skateboards Team “graduation party” celebrating Benny going pro. Joey Brezinski’s sponsors include: Adio, LRG, Cliché Skateboards, Red Bull and Siege Headphones. Tim Johnson’s sponsors include: Soledad Clothing, Bacon Skateboards, Type-S Wheels, Kona Skatepark and Ace trucks.

Dakota Roche – Thursday 6.04.09
We’re hanging out with guest host Keir Dillon and the new addition to the illustrious Levi’s pro BMX team; Dakota Roche drops by the Habit. Plus, correspondent Jeff Sloniker discovers the latest sport; powersliding. Also, Jordan Morris hits the Pro-tec Pool Party to make an extremely different skate segment inspired by the movie “The Hangover.” Dakota Roche’s sponsors include: Lotek, Levi’s and Fit Bike Co.

Shaun Palmer, Nate Holland and musical guest “Say Hi” – Friday 6.05.09
Guest host Keir Dillon wraps the week up with five-time X Games Gold winner Nate Holland. Plus, pro snowboarder, mountain biker, skier and all-around mountain man Shaun Palmer is in the building. Also, today’s musical guest, Say Hi, brings their energetic bedroom rock to the Snickers Sound Stage. Shaun Palmer’s sponsors include: Monster Energy. Nate Holland’s sponsors include: Electric, Monster Energy, Porters Sports, Points North Heli, Don Joy and Squaw Valley USA.

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• May 29 2009 | 57 views

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2009 Rip Curl Women’s Pro to Air on Fuel TV Tonight

Watch the Women of the ASP Battle at Bells in the 2009 Rip Curl Women’s Pro on Fuel TV Tonight!

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• May 21 2009 | 21 views

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Dish Network Introduces Fuel TV Into Programming Lineup

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Subscribers to Receive Television Network Dedicated to Covering Lifestyle and
Culture of Action Sports

Englewood, Colo. – May 21, 2009 – Today, DISH Network® launched FUEL TV, a television network dedicated to covering the lifestyle and culture of action sports, including skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross and wakeboarding. Located on DISH Network Ch. 155, FUEL TV is included in DISH Network’s Classic Gold 250 programming package. FUEL TV is now available in nearly 30 million homes nationwide.

“FUEL TV strengthens the wide variety of programming DISH Network already offers,” said Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. “We’re providing even more value for our subscribers by expanding our lineup with great original content.”

“FUEL TV is one of our fastest growing networks, and adding it to the DISH Network lineup helps satisfy the demand from a rapidly increasing number of passionate viewers,” said Mike Hopkins, president of Affiliate Sales and Marketing for Fox Cable Networks. “DISH Network continues to be a valued partner in the distribution of our networks.”

FUEL TV features action sports athletes, emerging musicians, celebrities, and breaking news through its original and commissioned series and specials, short-form content, films, and prestigious event coverage. Signature original shows include The Daily Habit, The Weekly Update with Boost Mobile, Firsthand, New Pollution, and FUEL TV presents Camp Woodward. Other top shows include The Captain And Casey Show, Built To Shred, and American Misfits (skateboarding); The Adventures of Danny & the Dingo and The Standard Snowboard Show (snowboarding); Drive Thru: Australia, On Surfari, and FiNS (surfing); The Great Ride Open and Thrillbillies (motocross); Pull (wakeboarding); and Props (BMX).

About DISH Network Corporation: DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation’s HD leader, provides approximately 13.584 million satellite TV customers as of March 31, 2009 with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the DuoDVR ViP® 722 DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine “Editors’ Choice.” DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dishnetwork.com.

About FUEL TV: FUEL TV is the action sports lifestyle network for skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross, and wakeboarding. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in nearly 30 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.

Fox Cable Networks (FCN) includes 36 domestic programming services in which News Corporation holds interests. Together these networks reach more than 550 million subscribing television homes and represent one of the media industry’s largest and most diverse programming groups. Fox Cable Networks span FX, FX HD, National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, Fox Reality Channel, Fox Movie Channel, FUEL TV, FSN and 19 regional cable sports networks, SPEED, SPEED HD, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox College Sports, Fox Sports en Espanol and the Big Ten Network and Big Ten Network HD (co-venture with the Big Ten Conference). FCN also includes Fox Sports Enterprises, which manages interests in sports franchises and leading statistical information provider STATS, LLC.

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• May 21 2009 | 167 views | 1 comment

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This Week on FUEL TV’s ‘The Daily Habit’

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Nate Moroshan, Manuel Cantero and Anthony Flores – Monday 5.18.09
In today’s show we have BMX riders from the new Primo Parts team film “Nice Try” — Nate Moroshan, Manuel Cantero and Anthony Flores. Plus, Renee Renee heads to the 2009 PacSun Clash at Clairemont to find out who takes the harder hits in vert: skate or BMX? Also, Jordan Morris takes us behind-the-scenes of the “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Show.” Nate Moroshan’s sponsors include: Etnies, Cardinal Bikes and Primo Parts. Manuel Cantero’s sponsors include: DC Shoes, Cardinal Bikes, Primo Parts and Rockstar Energy. Anthony Flores’ sponsors include: Osiris, Cardinal Bikes, Primo Parts and Cerbae Clothing.

Jordan Hoffart, Derek Elmendorf and musical guest The Presets – Tuesday 5.19.09
Members of the new Powell Skateboards team roster, Jordan Hoffart and Derek Elmendorf, are here to talk about their film parts in the highly anticipated new Powell video “FUN!” Plus, Renee Renee heads to the Powell premiere of “FUN!” to find out if the new team lives up to that title. Also, today’s musical guest, The Presets, bring a contagiously fun performance to the Snickers Sound Stage. Jordan Hoffart’s sponsors include: Quiksilver, Globe, Powell Skateboards, Neff Headwear, Bones Wheels, Independent Trucks and Swiss Bearings. Derek Elmendorf’s sponsors include: Powell Skateboards, The Hundreds, Bones Wheels, DC (flow), Thunder (flow) and Swiss Bearings (flow).

Seth Huot and Monyca Byrne-Wickey – Wednesday 5.20.09
Today’s guest charged to The Habit on his Harley, pro snowboarder Seth Huot is here. Plus, we talk to the winners of this year’s Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam. Also, the young ripper from Maui, Monyca Byrne-Wickey, drops in on the Habit. Seth Huot’s sponsors include: Volcom, Northwave and Drake. Monyca Byrne-Wickey’s sponsors include: Nike 6.0, VonZipper, Kazuma, Dakine, Go211.com and Vertra, Killer Dana Surf.

Blind Skate Team and musical guest MIMS – Thursday 5.21.09
Skaters, hold on to your grip tape because this is your lucky day. Blind Skate Team riders James Craig, Ronnie Creager, Jake Duncombe, Rob Lorifice and Jani Laitiala are to give us a sneak at The Blind Video. And see if you can figure out who got the last part before they give up the mind-blowing news. Plus, platinum-selling New York hip-hop artist Mims performs on the Snickers Sound Stage.

Glenn PP Milligan and Tiago Pires – Friday 5.22.09
Today, the man behind many of your favorite BMX films, filmmaker Glenn PP Milligan is here to talk all things BMX. Plus, he’s the first surfer from Portugal to make the ASP World Championship Tour - Tiago Pires drops in on The Habit. Also, our own Cheyenne gets up-close and personal with Hugh Jackman at the press premiere for the summer blockbuster “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Tiago Pires’ sponsors include: Billabong, Red Bull, VonZipper, Kustom, and Pukas Surfboards/ Erik Arakawa.

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• May 15 2009 | 53 views | 1 comment