Archive for May, 2008

Hallmark Movie Channel partners with Andrita Media Center to Support New HD Network

The largest independent High Definition digital media facility on the West Coast, Broadcast Facilities, Inc. (BFI) which owns and operates Andrita Media Center has reached an agreement last Monday with Crown Media production company, controlled by Hallmark Cards also runs the Hallmark Channel to “provide full HD network playback” for the Hallmark Movie Channel [...]

Cox Communications to launch Lifetime Networks channels From June

Lifetime Networks, devoted to movies has reached an agreement with Cox Communications to broadcast all of its channels to Cox Customers. Cox Communications will launch Lifetime Networks channels from June. Cox to carry following channels Networks:
Lifetime Television HD
Lifetime Movie Network HD
Lifetime On Demand
Lifetime Movie Network and
Espanol On Demand
The leader in women’s television [...]

DirecTV Teams Up with Tennis Channel and ESPN2 to bring French Open Tennis

After successful coverage of 2008 Masters Golf Tournament, DirecTV is planning to take the French Open Tennis Coverage to new level. DirecTV will broadcast French Open with DirecTV’s exclusive French Open Interactive, beginning May 25 through June 1. The satcaster is teaming up with the Tennis Channel and ESPN2 to broadcast French
Open, which will include [...]

TV One planning to Launch HD channel

TV One which airs original lifestyle and entertainment-oriented shows, movies, fashion and music programming is planning to launch a high-definition channel in fourth quarter 2008. The network owned by Radio One, Comcast Corporation and DirecTV has a subscriber base of 43-million via DirecTV, Comcast, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Insight, and other smaller, regional cable [...]

Comcast to add Four new HD channels in Chattanooga

The leading cable operator Comcast is planning to deliver four new high-definition channels in Chattanooga, Tennessee next month. The subscribers receive mails stating that four new channels will be added to their line-up from mid of June. The new channels expected to be added in Chattanooga, Tennessee are :
Animal Planet HD
Discovery HD
History HD and
SciFi HD
Comcast [...]

World Fishing Network HD signs Carriage deal with DISH Network

DISH Network has added World Fishing Network HD in their high-definition line-up. World Fishing Network (WFN) launched in December 2005 as the first channel dedicated to covering every aspect of the angling and sport fishing industry, and Insight Sports a leading sports media and entertainment company announced that they reached a carriage agreement with DISH [...]

Comcast Adds Four New HD Channels in Manassas, Virginia

The leading cable operator Comcast has added four new high-definition channels in Manassas, Virginia area. Comcast has added ABC Family HD, AMC HD, Disney HD and Science HD in this area. Comcast now offers a new facility “AnyRoom On Demand” for the subscribers in SW Washington market areas, without any addition equipment. This feature will [...]

Charter Communications adds 11 new High Definition channels in Osage Beach area

Charter Communications has delivered 11 new High Definition channels in the Osage Beach area. These additions will bring total number of High Definition channels offered by Charter Communications in Osage Beach area to 30 HD channels. The new HD channels that are added by Charter Communications from May 15, 2008 are :
AMC HD
Animal Planet HD
CNN [...]

CBS To Buy Tech-Focused CNET Website

CBS Broadcasting Inc. (CBS), the largest radio and television networks in the United States has struck a deal to buy CNET Networks for $1.8 billion in cash. This acquisition would include Web properties CNET, ZDNet, gaming site GameSpot, TV.com, music destination MP3.com, UrbanBaby and CNET news.com. CBS said it would combine those assets with its [...]

GOL TV Upfront Presentation: “Announces Four New Original Programs”

GOL TV, 24/7 television network dedicated fully to association soccer in the United States announced during its Upfront Advertiser Presentation in New York on May 14, 2008, the addition of four new original programs to its line-up. GOL TV to present exclusive 2010 World Cup soccer coverage, 2010 World Cup qualifying matches from European sides, [...]