By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (September 1, 2010) -- High-Definition TVs are now in more than 40 million U.S. homes and there are scores of high-def programming choices.

But which shows should you watch? And why?

Every day here at TVPredictions.com, I scan the HD programming aisles and serve up 10 programs so good -- so hot! -- that you can't miss them. Sports, movies, primetime comedies and drama -- they're all there and in beautiful high-def.

We call this list, "The Hottest Shows in HDTV!" And here they are for Wednesday, September 1, 2010: (All times Eastern -- and don't forget the link below to today's 'HD Hottie -- in fact, today there are 5 of them!

1. Planet of the Apes
Mark Wahlberg admirably fills the shoes of Charlton Heston (although Mark's feet are smaller) in this 2001 remake of the 1968 sci-fi classic about an astronaut trapped on a planet run by a bunch of human-like monkeys. Directed by Tim Burton, the film delivers plenty of freaky cinematography and action scenes -- and Tim Roth and Paul Giamatti go absolutely ape chewing the scenery as two of the leading monks. Estella Warren also is noteworthy for delivering plenty of eye candy. Fun film.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Estella Warren.
MoMax, 7 p.m.

2. U.S. Open Tennis
First and second round play from Flushing, New York.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Maria Sharapova.
ESPN 2, 7 p.m.

3. MLB Baseball
Athletics at Yanks.
ESPN, 7 p.m.

4. CMA Music Festival
Highlights of a four day event featuring such country artists as Taylor Swift, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Taylor Swift.
ABC, 8 p.m.

5. Old School
Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson play three 30something males who try to relive their college experiences -- minus the books. Elisha Cuthbert plays an obligatory hot coed. Or is she? Very funny movie, by the way.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Elisha Cuthbert.
Cinemax, 8:15 p.m.