TV Guide Network, a leading entertainment network reaching more than 80 million households, announced an extension of a multi-year carriage agreement with Comcast that will bring Comcast customers original programming, comprehensive program listings and the latest information on the best programs, hottest stars and latest trends in entertainment.
Under its new ownership by Lionsgate and One Equity Partners, TV Guide Network has taken several steps toward transforming its programming in recent months. It announced the basic cable acquisition of the HBO comedy series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which will begin airing on TV Guide Network starting in 2010. It also acquired the exclusive basic cable off-network rights to the award-winning series "Ugly Betty," which is currently airing on TV Guide Network.
"Comcast is pleased to bring our customers the comprehensive lineup of programming TV Guide Network provides viewers," said Matthew Strauss, Senior Vice President of New Media for Comcast. "We continue to offer our customers unparalleled choices and the best viewing experience."
"Providing Comcast customers with our programming is an important step in our plans for the transformation of the TV Guide Network," said Allen Shapiro, Chairman of TV Guide Network and TVGuide.com.
"Comcast has been a tremendous partner to TV Guide and reaching this long-term agreement with them was done in that fashion," said Ryan O''Hara, President of TV Guide Network and TVGuide.com. "We are going to keep adding value for customers and consumers."
About TV Guide Network
TV Guide Network is the true entertainment insider and the only network that celebrates Hollywood, its stars and the shows that fans adore. Committed to buzz-worthy, breakout programming and a rich, multi-platform viewing experience, TV Guide Network is seen in more than 80 million homes nationwide and online at TVGuide.com, a one-stop fan destination serving 21 million unique users per month. TV Guide Network is home to some of America''s fan-favorite series including "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Ugly Betty" and "American Idol Rewind." The network also takes fans behind-the-scenes of Hollywood with original programming that delivers the latest news on entertainment and pop culture, as well as live coverage of the industry''s biggest events such as the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards® and Primetime Emmy® Awards. TV Guide Network, TVGuide.com and the TV Guide brand are owned by Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading next-generation studio and producer of award-winning series "Mad Men" and "Weeds," and One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase.
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Contacts:
TV Guide Network
Leslie Furuta, 323-856-4062
leslie.furuta@tvguide.com
