LOS ANGELES, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM HD, the high definition movie
channel from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, today announced it has signed an affiliate
agreement with Comcast Corporation, the nation's leading provider of
entertainment, information and communications. This new agreement between MGM
and Comcast will provide Comcast the ability to distribute the network to its
high-definition (HD) customers with hundreds of HD movies from MGM's expansive
library.
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Comcast's HD customers will be able to enjoy award-winning classic and
contemporary films from MGM on both Comcast's linear line-up as well as its
signature video-on-demand (VOD) service, which offers more than 10,000
selections each month.
"This is another step in growing the incredible opportunities that exist
between MGM and Comcast and deepens our strategic relationship," said Jim
Packer co-President Worldwide Television MGM. "We are very excited to be able
to offer MGM HD to Comcast's HD customers and think that the channel will be a
wonderful complement to the company's HD initiatives."
"As more people are watching movies in HD, Comcast is a one-stop
destination for all of the hits, new and old," Matt Bond, Executive Vice
President, Content Acquisition for Comcast Cable. "This agreement brings a
wealth of quality MGM films to our customers and adds to our growing library
of hundreds of HD choices we currently offer."
Backed by the world's largest modern film library, consisting of more than
4,100 film titles (which have earned 209 Academy Awards(R) collectively), MGM
HD has a distinct advantage over the competition in the expanding HD
marketplace. In addition to classic MGM theatrical hits, MGM HD is the
ultimate resource for serious movie fans, offering viewers an array of
original programming and new content. Audiences can look forward to exclusive
behind the scenes coverage of red carpet events, sneak peeks at new films in
production, seasonal promotions and world premieres of newly re-mastered hits
from the MGM library.
About MGM HD
MGM HD, the studio's first wholly-owned channel in the United States,
delivers a robust library of classic and contemporary films in high
definition, 1080i. MGM HD is the ultimate resource for serious movie fans. MGM
HD is composed of a 24/7 linear network, a companion MGM HD VOD offering, and
mgmhd.com. It draws from the largest modern film library in the world. And
with world premieres of newly re-mastered hits and exclusive original
programming, MGM HD is the way movies were meant to be seen.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is the
nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications
products and services. With 24.7 million cable customers, 14.1 million high-
speed Internet customers, and 5.2 million voice customers, Comcast is
principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband
cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment
Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV
One, ten Comcast SportsNet networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which
develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority
ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia
Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two
large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
