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Media Release Fox Sports Plans the Most Comprehensive Ashes Coverage Australia's Ever Seen from England the 2009 Ashes Series MEDIA RELEASE 14 May 2009 FOX SPORTS PLANS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASHES COVERAGE AUSTRALIA’S EVER SEEN FROM ENGLAND As a new generation of Australian cricketers prepare to face up to old foes in cricket’s most celebrated rivalry, FOX SPORTS plans the most comprehensive Ashes coverage Australian’s have ever seen from England. The 2009 Ashes series starts July 7 in Cardiff and FOX SPORTS will be there to broadcast LIVE coverage of every ball from every match throughout the series. FOX SPORTS has gathered some of Australia’s most highly respected cricketers and analysts to bring viewers coverage of the 2009 Ashes series. FOX SPORTS’ impressive line up includes former Australian Test cricketers Allan Border, Mark Waugh, Brendon Julian, Greg Blewett, and Damien Fleming. Each day of play, FOX SPORTS will broadcast a dedicated one hour pre game show starting at 7pm and will be hosted LIVE from the United Kingdom and the FOX SPORTS studios with regular crosses to the grounds for exclusive interviews, the latest conditions and news updates. FOX SPORTS will continue to broadcast LIVE from the United Kingdom and the studio during lunch and throughout any extended rain delays. FOX SPORTS’ Nick McArdle and Mark Waugh will be in the studio for the first two Tests, while Allan Border and Brendon Julian will be on the ground in England. For the final three Tests, roles will be reversed as Julian takes up hosting duties in the studio and McArdle travels to England. Commentary throughout the series will be from the international feed, featuring some of the biggest names in cricket including; Shane Warne, David Gower, Sir Ian Botham and Michael Holding. “When Australia plays overseas, FOX SPORTS is there with all the action and the Ashes will be no different. FOX SPORTS is proud to broadcast this much anticipated series and looks forward to offering our subscribers unprecedented coverage of the Ashes especially with our pre game show and lunch time shows” said Soames Treffry, Director, FOX SPORTS Channels. “The Ashes is the pinnacle of a monumental year for cricket coverage on FOX SPORTS. With the team we’ve built and our commitment to being on the ground throughout the series, we’re confident we’ll deliver the best Ashes coverage Australians have ever received from the UK.” Between each test match FOX SPORTS news will be with the Australian team everyday keeping viewers up to date with all the latest news. Additionally, FOX SPORTS will provide exclusive Sports Active coverage of the Cricket, providing viewers with detailed player profiles, highlights, stats and a choice of audio. The Ashes will also be available on FOX SPORTS in selected pubs and clubs. Foxsports.com.au will have live scores and interactive blogs and the FOX SPORTS M-Site will keep cricket fans up to date with scoreboards and stats. THE 2009 ASHES SERIES STARTS JULY 7 AT 7PM ON FOX SPORTS FOR MORE INFROMATION CLICK HERE: www.foxsports.com.au About Premier Media Group Premier Media Group is Australia’s leading sports producer and broadcaster. PMG compiles and produces the FOX SPORTS TV channels, FOX SPORTS NEWS, FUELTV, How To Channel, Foxsports.com.au and a range of video, text and statistical content for television, mobile phone and online delivery. FOX SPORTS broadcasts an average of 20 hours of LIVE sport per day into 2.2 million homes around Australia on subscription television with almost seven million potential viewers through FOXTEL, AUSTAR and OPTUS TV. Premier Media Group also produces a dedicated FOX SPORTS NEWS TV mobile phone channel, FOX SPORTS rugby TV mobile channel and provides mobile content to all four major Australian Telco’s. The FOX SPORTS channels are also available in more than 4,100 hotels and licensed venues as well as 190,000 hotel rooms throughout Australia. Further Information contact: Caroline Lovejoy 02 9776 2464/0409606361 Premier Media Group Pty Ltd ACN 065 445 418 .
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