t’s not all movies, teen music and sitcoms any more! The growth of music, non-fiction and Hispanic programming is evident in this year’s guide to providers of programming – our 21st annual edition. On the music side, programmers have discovered I in the past few years that interest extends beyond teenagers. Non-fiction has expanded as well. There are new and expanded offerings from the Discovery Channel, for instance.
In short, private cable operators should be able to find programming for almost every taste here! Compiled by Irene Gonzales ■ Broadband Properties Distributor Basic Premium HD Family Religious Movies Children Public Affairs, News, sports, non-fiction, health Comedy Music Hispanic, Asian, other ethnic 4COM Animal Planet ✘ ✪ ✔ BBC America ✘ ✪ BET Digital Networks ✘ ✇ CMT ✘ ✇ Comedy Central ✘ ❂ C-Span ✘ ✔ C-Span-2 ✘ ✔ C-Span 3 ✘ ✔ Court TV ✘ ✔ Discovery Channel ✘ ✪ ✔ Discovery HD Theatre ✘ ◆ ✪ ✔ Discovery En Español ✘ ✪ ✔ Discovery Health Channel ✘ ✔ Discovery Home and Leisure ✘ ✪ ✔ Discovery Kids ✘ ✰ ✔ Discovery Times Channel ✘ ✔ Discovery Wings ✘ ✔ EWTN Español ✘ ★ FitTV ✘ ✔ FLIX ✘ ✌ Galavision ✘ Hallmark Channel ✘ ✪ ✌
16 | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | www.broadbandproperties.com | DECEMBER 2004 I-LifeTV ✘ ✪ ★ ImaginAsian TV ✘ ■ ✌ ✔ International Channel Networks ✘ ■ KT Communication La Familia ✘ ✪ MTV ✘ ✰ ✇ MTV Español ✘ ✰ ✇ MTV Hits ✘ ✰ ✇ MTV Jams ✘ ✇ NBC Universal Cable ✘ ■ ◆ Nickelodeon ✘ ✰ Nicktoons ✘ ✰ Nick At Nite ✘ ✰ Nick GAS ✘ ✰ ✔ Noggin and The N ✘ ✪ Satellite Management Services Showtime ■ ✌ ✔ Showtime Beyond ■ ✌ Showtime Extreme ■ ✌ Showtime FamilyZone ■ ✪ Showtime Next ■ ✌ Showtime Showcase ■ ✌ SHO TOO ■ ✌ Showtime Women ■ ✌ Spike TV ✘ ✌ ✔ ❂ Starz ■ ✌ Teleguide ✘ The Inspiration Network ✘ ✪ ★ The Inspiration Network Int’l ✘ ✪ ★ The Movie Channel ✘ ✌ TMC Xtra ✘ ✌ The Science Channel ✘ ✔ TLC ✘ ✔ Travel Channel ✘ ✪ ✔ TV Land ✘ ✪ ❂ VH1 ✘ ✔ ✇ VH1 Country ✘ ✇ VH1 Mega Hits ✘ ✇ VH1 Soul ✘ ✇ VH Uno ✘ ✇ Weather Channel ✘ ✔ Weather Scan ✘ ✔ World Cinema
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Distributor 4COM is a national aggregator of satellite-delivered programming services to private cable operators. Op- 4COM erators realize margin from subscription-based analog- 1660 South Hwy 100, Ste.590 distributed programming packages that are customized Minneapolis, MN 55416 for each location and delivered to system headends us- P: 800-737-0852 ing DirecTV and Dish Network transport and standard F: 952-591-5909 C-band platforms. 4COM streamlines system activa- Contact: Kelly Kalb tion, subscriber reporting, programming payment and E: [email protected] subscriber marketing for private cable system operators www.4com.com and endorses a nationally recognized DBS overly as a digital solution for private cable.
Animal Planet Basic, family Animal Planet truly is a breed apart. No other televi- One Discovery Place sion channel is exclusively dedicated to the emotional Silver Spring, MD 20910-3354 connection between humans and animals. With family- P: 240-662-2849 friendly entertainment, Animal Planet is a safe haven F: 240-662-1871 that provides positive attitudes, strong values and deep Contact: Alex Morrison loyalty. Animal Planet was the first network to reach E: [email protected] 70M subscribers in just 55 months, faster than any www.discovery.com other network according to Nielsen Media Research. It is now available in over 84 million homes (Nielsen Universe Estimates, November 2003). Animal Planet provides viewers worldwide groundbreaking program- ming that enriches their love and appreciation of the animal kingdom.
BBC America Basic, family BBC America brings US audiences a new generation One Discovery Place of award-winning television with a British accent. Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 It pushes the boundaries to deliver highly addictive P: 240-662-2849 programming to viewers who demand more. BBC F: 240-662-1871 America continues to capitalize on the invasion of Brit- Contact: Alex Morrison ish programming by bringing audiences the best that E: [email protected] one of the world’s largest television studios has to offer. www.discovery.com Its programs have served as a launching pad for some of the most successful series on American television. BBC America is one of the fastest growing and most critically acclaimed cable networks available today.
BET Digital Networks Basic, music Live the jazz life…on BET Jazz with shows like: Jour- 1235 W Street NE ney with Jazz at Lincoln Center, which is a mix of con- Washington, DC 22018 certs and documentaries. Or with electric performances P: 202-608-2278 by famed Jazz musicians and the Lincoln Center Jazz F: 202-608-2603 Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis. On Contact: Niani Morris Rendezvous in New York staring, legendary pianist and E: [email protected] composer Chick Corea we watch as he unites with his www.betjzz.com musical acquaintances for a series of concerts performed in the Legendary Blue Note Jazz Club. Let’s live blues, Talkin’ Blues. This is not a history of the blues; but individual stories about the people behind the blues.
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Basic, music CMT brings your viewers original programs, live concert series, exclusive world premiere videos and a diverse play list that includes chart-topping hits and the latest cutting-edge releases. CMT has the world’s largest library of country music videos, featuring yesterday’s CMT classics, today’s favorites and tomorrow’s rising stars. 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor Programming includes series such as CMT’s Top 20 New York, NY 10036 Countdown, CMT Insider, CMT Crossroads and P: 212-258-6403 Cowboy U. F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com Basic, comedy Comedy Central is comedy—in all its forms. Hands- down, the #1 provider of provocative comedy program- ming, Comedy Central connects with a young adult audience thirsting for fearless, outrageous series like South Park, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Chap- pelle’s Show and Crank Yankers, as well as the latest in original stand-up comedy.
Comedy Central 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
C-Span Basic, public affairs C-SPAN, founded in 1979 as a service of the cable 400 North Capital Street industry, provides commercial-free live gavel-to-gavel Ste. 650 coverage of The U.S. House of Representatives. Mon- Washington, DC 20001 day through Friday watch your representatives debate P: 202-626-4351 the issues that impact you, your state and the nation. F: 202-626-7991 On weekends, C-SPAN offers programming that Contact: Donald Lipford revolve around domestic and international politics, the E: [email protected] Supreme Court, American media and culture. www.c-span.org
C-Span2 Basic, public affairs Founded in 1986, C-SPAN2 provides commercial- 400 North Capital Street free live gavel-to-gavel coverage of The U.S. Senate. Ste. 650 Monday through Friday watch your senators debate the Washington, DC 20001 issues that impact you, your state and the nation. On P: 202-626-4351 weekends, C-SPAN2 offers programming dedicated to F: 202-626-7991 books. Book TV is dedicated to covering long-form au- Contact: Donald Lipford thor events, book fairs and book-industry panels from E: [email protected] around the country. www.c-span.org
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information C-Span3 Basic, public affairs Launched in January 2001 as a 24-hour all-digital 400 North Capital Street cable network. C-SPAN3 provides its customers with Ste. 650 more public affairs programming that appeals to all Washington, DC 20001 Americans. Each day C-SPAN3 offers live coverage of P: 202-626-4351 national events such as Supreme Court nominations, F: 202-626-7991 National Press Club speeches and Cabinet appoint- Contact: Donald Lipford ments. Overnights and weekends, C-SPAN3 offers E: [email protected] long-form history programming. www.c-span.org
Courtroom Television Network Basic, public affairs Court TV is the network of engaging stories, revealed (Court TV) through the people and process of investigation. Within 600 3rd Avenue the past five years, Court TV has become a top rated New York, NY 10016 powerhouse cable destination as well as a leader in P: 212-937-2800 forensic and investigative programming. Court TV is F: 212-692-7880 50% owned by AOL Time Warner, and 50% owned by Contact: John Moran Liberty Media Corp. The network is seen in 83 million E: [email protected] homes. www.courttv.com
Discovery Channel Basic, family, science Discovery Channel is the world’s leading producer One Discovery Place and exhibitor of nonfiction entertainment, innovative Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 programs, fresh approaches to history, exploration and P: 240-662-2849 an understanding of the planet we live on. Discovery F: 240-662-1871 Channel entertains viewers’ brains while providing a Contact: Alex Morrison panoramic window on the world. As the largest cable E: [email protected] television network (Nielsen Media Research, October www.discovery.com 2003 Universe Estimates), Discovery Channel keeps its promise to affiliates, delivering engaging programming to over 87 million households nationwide, and ranking number one among viewers for perceived value, quality of programming, viewer satisfaction, and importance to their enjoyment of cable (Beta Research Subscriber Study, November 2002). Discovery Channel also ranks number one among television brands in overall quality and number one among media brands in overall quality (EquiTrend Survey, May 2003).
Discovery HD Theatre Basic, family, HD The creators of the Discovery Channel are bringing One Discovery Place consumers programming that makes the most of a high Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 definition television. Introducing a network transmitted P: 240-662-2849 entirely in high definition (true 1080i). Discovery HD F: 240-662-1871 Theatre is the only 24/7 high definition channel offer- Contact: Alex Morrison ing exceptional real-world entertainment with programs E: [email protected] about wildlife, nature, travel, geography, world culture, www.discovery.com lifestyle, health, science and technology -- all in quality so stunning, so real, you’ll feel like you have a movie theatre right in your own home.
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Discovery En Español Basic, family, Backed by the power of Discovery, televisions #1 net- One Discovery Place science, Hispanic work for quality, Discovery en Espanol was created es- Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 pecially to meet the needs of Spanish speaking viewers! P: 240-662-2849 Science, natural history, history, adventure and explora- F: 240-662-1871 tion delight viewers who want to experience Discovery Contact: Alex Morrison in their native language. Discover the richness and E: [email protected] diversity of our ever-changing world with this unique www.discovery.com 24-hour Spanish language network that delivers the best that Discovery has to offer in entertaining and informa- tive documentaries and children’s programming.
Discovery Health Channel Basic, health Discovery Health Channel takes viewers inside the One Discovery Place fascinating and informative world of cutting edge medi- Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 cine and health to experience first-hand, compelling, P: 240-662-2849 real life stories of medical breakthroughs and human F: 240-662-1871 triumphs. Discovery Health Channel is the 24 hour Contact: Alex Morrison network and website – discovery.com/health devoted E: [email protected] to what matters most-your health. Discovery Health www.discovery.com Channel. Real Life. Medicine. Miracles.
Discovery Home and Leisure Basic, family Discovery Home & Leisure Channel invites you to ex- One Discovery Place pand your boundaries beyond the proverbial backyard, Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 and imagine real life outside the office. What’s your P: 240-662-2849 passion? Whether it’s climbing rocks or dining out, F: 240-662-1871 Discovery Home & Leisure is about what you do with Contact: Alex Morrison your free time and how to make the most of it. E: [email protected] www.discovery.com
Discovery Kids Basic, children Which television network can already be found in One Discovery Place over 30 million households? Discovery Kids Channel, Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 capturing the attention of hundreds of thousands of P: 240-662-2849 kids 6-11 and teens 9-14. Discovery Kids Channel is F: 240-662-1871 a non-stop, round-the-clock, destination just for kids. Contact: Alex Morrison At Discovery Kids Channel we’re not about adults E: [email protected] telling kids what we think they should hear, but rather www.discovery.com we feature kids talking to each other. And our look is completely different from the competition with a focus on live action vs. typical animation. Exploration. Inven- tion. Creativity. They’ve been missing from the world of kids entertainment for too long. We went digging, and we found ‘em!
Discovery Times Channel Basic, news It’s one thing to know what’s happening in the world. One Discovery Place It’s another to understand why it’s happening. Now Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 there’s a television network that provides engaging P: 240-662-2849 documentaries and insightful perspectives on the most F: 240-662-1871 fascinating topics of the times, then and now. It’s The Contact: Alex Morrison Discovery Times Channel, a network that marries the E: [email protected] authority of The New York Times with the program- www.discovery.com ming excellence of Discovery Communications. Discov- ery Times Channel brings you compelling stories that delve into world cultures and human conditions that impact our world.
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Discovery Wings Basic, adventure All day, every day, Discovery Wings Channel celebrates One Discovery Place mankind’s ongoing love affair with flight, exploring the Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 emotion and enthusiasm of the personalities behind the P: 240-662-2849 planes. From the pioneers of early flight to those who F: 240-662-1871 continue to push the boundaries of space travel, Discov- Contact: Alex Morrison ery Wings Channel is for those who celebrate aviation E: [email protected] as a culture, a lifestyle and a passion. Viewers will find www.discovery.com the visibility unlimited on Discovery Wings Channel. Basic, family, EWTN ESPAÑOL, the world’s largest Spanish reli- religious, Hispanic gious cable network, airs family and religious program- ming from a Catholic point of view. EWTN ESPA- ÑOL offers inspiring talk shows, entertaining children’s EWTN ESPAÑOL animation, exclusive teaching series, live coverage of 5817 Old Leeds Road Church events, and thought-provoking documentaries. Irondale, AL 35210 EWTN Global Catholic Network offers an exten- P: 205-795-5843 sive website (www.ewtn.com) that features the most F: 205-271-2925 up-to-date programming information and highlights, Contact: Walter Cordova RealAudio of EWTN’s AM/FM radio service including E: [email protected] EWTN ESPAÑOL, and the world’s largest collection www.ewtn.com of Catholic documents. FitTV Basic, health FitTV, formerly The Health Network, distinguishes it- One Discovery Place self as the only network that is dedicated to the millions Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 of men and women who are interested in enhancing P: 240-662-2849 their fitness and well-being through a variety of exercise F: 240-662-1871 styles, regimens and motivational and nutritional ad- Contact: Alex Morrison vice. It is the ultimate destination for exercise, nutrition E: [email protected] and fitness programming. www.discovery.com
Basic, movies Cool classics for the movie generation.™ Relive the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s or enjoy them for the first time on FLIX. We celebrate the movies, actors, directors, scores and sets that made a lasting impact on Hollywood. Experi- FLIX ence them all – like never before. 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 725 Atlanta, GA 30328 P: (770) 396-1333 F: (770) 396-7946 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sho.com
Basic, Hispanic Galavisión, today’s leading Spanish-language U.S. cable network in ratings and distribution, is committed to providing a live, direct connection to the people, places and events that matter most to Hispanic America. Currently available in over 40 million U.S. cable and Galavisión satellite homes, of which more than 5.9 million are 605 Third Ave. - 12th Floor Hispanic, Galavisión delivers 24 hours of unique, New York, NY 10158 first-run news, sports and entertainment programming P: (212) 455-5200 that appeals to all Hispanics. Galavisión also offers over F: (212) 953-0198 45 hours of live programming weekly - more than any Contact: Joanne Lynch other Hispanic Network. E: jlynch@univision.net www.galavision.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Hallmark Channel Basic, movies, Hallmark Channel is a high-quality network that 12700 Ventura Blvd. family offers a diverse mix of rewarding entertainment and Studio City, CA 91604 great stories 24 hours a day. From original movies and P: 818-755-2402 mini-series to compelling series, Hallmark Channel is F: 818-755-2496 committed to presenting great actors in great stories the Contact: Jane Stonnington whole family will enjoy. E: [email protected] www.hallmarkchannel.com Hallmark Movie Channel Basic, movies, The television legacy continues. Top-rated movies and 12700 Ventura Blvd. family mini-series 24 hours a day with the quality you expect Studio City, CA 91604 from Hallmark. Great stars. Great stories. Selections P: 818-755-2402 from the famed Hallmark Hall of Fame Collection and F: 818-755-2496 more. Contact: Jane Stonnington E: [email protected] www.hallmarkchannel.com
I-Lifetv Basic, religious, i-Lifetv is the only inspirational lifestyles network, 7910 Crescent Executive Drive family contemporary and relevant. It’s making its largest Charlotte, NC 28217 investment in original and exclusive programming with P: 704-525-9800 18 new programs. Information in lively magazine-style F: 704-525-9899 programs makes i-Lifetv a welcome guest in the home. Contact: Tom Hohman i-Lifetv features programs for better relationships, E: [email protected] stronger families, lasting health, and sound finances. www.inspnets.com A women’s block presents healthy cooking, parenting advice and tips on home décor. Exclusive programs for men include outdoors series. Children enjoy 33 hours of programming every week. For teens, there’s high-en- ergy programs featuring today’s hottest music. Commu- nity events make the teen block a destination. Basic, Pay-Per-view, ImaginAsian TV, along with ImaginAsian Radio (www. Asian, news, movies imaginasianradio.com) and The ImaginAsian (www. theimaginasian.com), New York City’s premier pan- Asian Movie theater, are wholly owned and operated by ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. Beginning with iaTV, ImaginAsian Entertainment’s long-term vision is to create and launch a series of Asian networks devoted to providing televised entertainment, news, and informa- ImaginAsian TV tion to all the major sub-segments of the Asian Ameri- 19 West 44th St. 9th Floor can community. Ultimately, iaTV’s Korean, Japanese, New York, NY 10036 Chinese, Indian, Filipino and Southeast Asian networks P: 212-869-4288 will provide unprecedented access for advertisers seek- F: 212-869-4285 ing the fastest growing, most economically influential Contact: Sabina Lee ethnic segment in the U.S. With The ImaginAsian’s E: [email protected] lineup of first-run movies, along with iaTV and Imagi- www.iatv.tv nAsian Radio’s exciting pan-Asian programming, these entertainment sources will serve as a prominent gateway to the untapped Asian American market across the U.S.
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information International Channel Networks Distributor, basic, International Channel Networks (ICN) is a leading 8900 Liberty Circle Premium, Hispanic, provider of in-language and multi-ethnic programming Englewood, CO 80112 Asian, other ethnic in the United States. The company delivers program- P: 720-873-2933 ming through ad-supported and pay TV channels, F: 720-873-2901 original productions and Video On Demand. Interna- Contact: Teresa Wiedel tional Channel is the company’s ad-supported channel E: [email protected] that consists of programming in more than 15 Asian, www.internationalchannel.com European and Middle Eastern languages. The channel also appeals to young Asian American viewers by pro- viding a primetime programming block in English that speaks to their specific cultural interests. ICN also pro- vides 21 pay TV channels that offer specific in-language programming from a variety of international sources.
Distributor KT Communication provides programming solutions for C-Band, Bulk, L-Band, Transport and HITS for PCO’s, MDU’s and other commercial facilities such as KT Communication RV Parks, Hotels, Hospitals, and Dorms. Our commit- 2409 N. Stadium ment is to ensure cost effective programming solutions Columbia, MO 65202 while offering stability and security. Our focus on cus- P: 877-485-3557 tomer satisfaction and our extensive industry experience F: 573-446-9054 can benefit you – contact our office today. Contact: Kristy Thurman E: [email protected] www.ktcom.tv
La Familia Basic, family, La Familia Network was the first Spanish-language fam- 7910 Crescent Executive Drive Hispanic ily-friendly entertainment network. La Familia answers Charlotte, NC 28217 the demand for diverse, multi-national programming P: 704-525-9800 that honors the strong family ties of Hispanics. It exists F: 704-525-9899 to educate and entertain all ages with positive, whole- Contact: Tom Hohman some programming for this growing audience. Pro- E: [email protected] grams include novellas, children’s series, teen shows, and www.inspnets.com outdoor series. The music block contains cross-cultural artists, behind-the-scenes footage, concerts and movie reviews. Market research demonstrates the market is hungry for La Familia. La Familia is the key to unlock the Hispanic culture.
Basic, teens, music MTV is the #1 media brand in the world! The chan- nel reflects the cutting-edge spirit of today’s music and popular culture and, as the largest global television network, it’s the place young adults 12-34 turn to for ® music from today’s hottest stars, hit series like “The Real MTV World” and “Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica,” unique spe- 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor cials like the annual Video Music Awards, and powerful New York, NY 10036 pro-social initiatives like this year’s “Choose or Lose” P: 212-258-6403 voter registration campaign. F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Basic, teens, music, MTV Español is a showcase for Latino youth culture Hispanic and music. MTV Espanol provides 24 hours of the best music videos in Latin Pop, Rock and Alternative. Featuring hot Latin artists like Paulina Rubio, Juanes and Alejandro Sanz, MTV Español also provides the best breakthrough artist with Buzzworthy and original series A Todo Volumen. MTV Espanol taps into a new MTV Español generation of Latino youth 12-34 bringing them all 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor their favorite videos and more. New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, teens, music MTV Hits is MTV’s chart topping music channel serv- ing up Pop hits of all genres for a 12-24 audience. The only channel delivering all hits all the time from the hottest artists like Ashlee Simpson, Avril Lavigne, Ryan Cabrera, Hoobastank and Yellowcard. Viewers find the hottest Pop videos 24/7!
MTV Hits 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, music MTV Jams reaches 12-34 viewers with a passion for the hottest urban sounds 24/7. Jams is the only place for blazin’ hip hop, R&B and Soul from today’s biggest art- ists…Jay-Z, Kanye West, G-Unit, Usher, Mos Def and Mary J. Blige. MTV Jams keeps playing the hits.
MTV Jams 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information NBC Universal Cable Distributor, basic, NBC Universal Cable, a division of NBC Universal, 900 Sylvan Avenue, 1 CNBC Plaza pay-per-view, HD one of the world’s preeminent media companies, drives Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 the company’s cable strategic development and growth P: 201-735-3600 including video-on-demand, pay-per-view, HDTV and F: 201-735-3595 retransmission consent, and oversees the cable distribu- Contact: Jodi Mayer tion, marketing and local ad sales of twelve properties E: [email protected] (Bravo, Bravo HD+, CNBC, CNBC World, MSNBC, www.nbcunicable.com mun2, SCI FI, ShopNBC, Telemundo, Trio, USA and the Olympics on cable). NBC Universal Cable also directs and manages the company’s cable and new me- dia investments including A&E, The History Channel, History Channel International, The Biography Chan- nel, National Geographic International, the Sundance Channel and Tivo. Basic, family, kids At Nickelodeon we put kids first in everything we do! Nickelodeon’s mission is to connect with kids and help kids connect with their world through entertainment. Nick offers excellent programming centered around our world-famous NickToons and live-action originals. Programming includes SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Fairly OddParents, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, All Grown Up, Romeo, Drake & Josh, Lazy- Town and more. Nickelodeon 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, kids Nicktoons is the only channel where kids can get their favorite Nick Hits plus never-before-seen, cutting-edge animation from around the world – 24/7. Nicktoons is fresh, original, all digital, and commercial free! Pro- gramming includes Nickelodeon favorites like Sponge- Bob SquarePants and Rocket Power to originals like Kaput & Zosky and Corneil & Bernie. Nicktoons also Nicktoons recently launched a SAP feed for many of their shows! 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor Nicktoons – the next generation of animation. New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Basic, family Nick at Nite is the home of Modern TV Classics! We have the best modern sitcoms, such as Cheers, The Cosby Show, Family Ties and Coach. It’s all sitcoms, all nite long.
Nick At Nite 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, kids Nick GAS features interactive on-air and online pro- gramming dedicated exclusively to all the games and sports kids love to play. Featuring the latest in games and sports Nick GAS challenges kids to get off the bench and into the game with a daily dose of their fa- vorite Nick shows like GUTS, Double Dare and Figure Nick GAS It Out. Couple these hi-impact shows with original 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor short-form and long-form programming, and Nick New York, NY 10036 GAS is in a league of our own. If kids watch it or play P: 212-258-6403 it, Nick GAS has it! F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, kids NOGGIN (6am-6pm ET) is the commercial-free, edu- cational network for preschoolers dedicated to helping 2-5 year olds learn and grow to meet the challenges of their world. NOGGIN offers kids’ favorite educational shows, like Blue’s Clues and Sesame Street, along with new original series like Oobi and Tweenies. NOG- GIN’s interactive games on TV and online stimulate, challenge, and engage kids at every turn.
NOGGIN and The N The N (6pm-6am ET) is the nighttime network for 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor teens dedicated to helping teens figure out their lives New York, NY 10036 with relevant, topical programming on-air and online. P: 212-258-6403 The N’s mission is simple: to be the authentic voice F: 212-846-1554 of teens. Programming includes Degrassi: The Next Contact: Susan Provenzano Generation, Girls v. Boys, Radio Free Roscoe and more! E: [email protected] The N. It’s about Real. Life. Now. www.mtvn.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Distributor SMS has distributed programming to Private Cable Operator’s (PCO’s) since 1985. We deliver program- ming through the transport of C-Band, DirecTV, EchoStar, and HITS. Out extensive background as PCO gives us a technical and operational insight Satellite Management Services unrivaled in this market from programming to hard- 1419 W. 12th Place, Ste.105 ware. For solutions to all of your private cable needs; Tempe, AZ 58281 programming, hardware, design, consulting, C-Band, P: 800-788-8388 L-Band, fiber and high-speed data, contact SMS. F: 480-921-9788 Contact: Don Bowen E: [email protected] www.smstv.com Premium, movies, SHOWTIME lets you experience entertainment like sports you never have before. We bring you Hollywood Hits No One Else Has®, bold critically acclaimed Origi- nal Pictures and Series, Championship Boxing and the best original family programming on TV. And SHOWTIME® if you’re looking for a fight, we’ve got the world’s top 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 725 Championship Boxing matches because, after all, we Atlanta, GA 30328 are America’s #1 Boxing Network®. Discover all that P: (770) 396-1333 SHOWTIME has to offer. Multiplexes: SHO® TOO™, F: (770) 396-7946 SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME NEXT®, E-mail: [email protected] SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE®, SHOWTIME EX- Website: www.sho.com TREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®.
SHOWTIME BEYOND® Premium, movies Welcome to SHOWTIME BEYOND — a place where 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 725 the extraordinary reigns supreme and reality is purely Atlanta, GA 30328 optional. A multiplex channel in the Showtime Unlim- Phone: (770) 396-1333 ited® package, SHOWTIME BEYOND invites you on Fax: (770) 396-7946 a boundary-breaking entertainment voyage, uncut and E-mail: [email protected] commercial-free, 24 hours a day. Slide into a twisted Website: www.beyond.sho.com new dimension where provocative science-fiction and horror programming come to life. Escape into a world where the supernatural collides with your sweetest fantasies and darkest visions…and nothing is what it seems. SHOWTIME BEYOND. If you can dream it — it’s here.
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SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE Premium, movies Enjoy even more great entertainment uncut and com- 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 725 mercial-free, 24 hours a day. SHOWCASE features Atlanta, GA 30328 the best Showtime Original Pictures and Series every Phone: (770) 396-1333 day, especially during primetime. Plus Hollywood Hits Fax: (770) 396-7946 – it’s the perfect showcase for everyone. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sho.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Basic Spike TV, the first network for men, is the only place where men can find all the comedy, blockbuster movies, popular favorites, sports entertainment and innovative originals they want. And, it’s all presented from the male point of view! It’s irreverent, it’s active, contemporary and it’s smart with a personality that’s Spike TV aggressive and unapologetically male with hit pro- 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor gramming and sports entertainment series like CSI, New York, NY 10036 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, MXC, Real TV, Oblivi- P: 212-258-6403 ous, Ride with Funkmaster Flex, WWE Raw, WWE F: 212-846-1554 Heat, WWE Velocity, WWE Experience and Spike Contact: Susan Provenzano TV’s Video Game Awards. E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Premium, movies Starz is the largest provider of premium movie services in the United States with approximately 167 million pay units. Starz offerings include the Starz Super Pak(R), with up to 13 digital movie channels and more than 750 movies per month, Starz On Demand(R), the only on-demand pay TV subscription service available on the cable and satellite platforms, and its broadband equivalent, STARZ! Ticket(SM). Starz also offers a Starz Entertainment Group suite of advanced video offerings, including STARZ! 8900 Liberty Circle HD(SM), Encore HD(SM), and Starz On Demand Englewood, CO 80112 HD(SM). Go to www.starz.com for more information P: 720-852-7700 about our great programming choices! F: 720-852-7710 Contact: Aimie Johnson E: [email protected] www.starz.com
Basic TeleGuide brings you two DBS-delivered channels: An on-screen electronic programming guide and a com- munity information channel, both completely update- able using any Web browser. Developed specifically for private cable systems, TeleGuide is a practical solution TeleGuide for operators in need of an on-screen guide! Log on 1660 S. Hwy 100, Ste.500 to www.4teleguide.com to see a demonstration of the Minneapolis, MN 55416 product and for complete details about TeleGuide’s P: 800-737-0852 features, benefits and pricing. F: 952-591-2258 Contact: Kelly Kalb E: [email protected] www.4teleguide.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information The Inspiration Network Basic, family, INSP-The Inspiration network features a successful 7910 Crescent Executive Drive religious blend of inspiration and entertainment. Its original Charlotte, NC 28217 music series run from urban (“I Gospel”) to Southern P: 704-525-9800 (“Gospel Music Southern Style”) to contemporary F: 704-525-9899 (“Celebration Series”). Teens have connected with Contact: Tom Hohman INSP’s radical Steelroots block, fueled by original E: [email protected] programs featuring extreme sports and music. INSP www.inspnets.com involves children with its DJ Club (now 45,000 mem- bers), and exclusive programs. The network is com- mitted to diversity, airing programs from 75 different ministries, and 20 different denominations. INSP also is ethnically diverse, with 20 percent minority ministry programs, and strong representation by women. INSP is the only inspirational network to offer local advertis- ing avails.
The Inspiration Network International Basic, family, The newest offering is Inspiration Network Interna- 7910 Crescent Executive Drive religious tional, launching in December, 2004. It is a distinct Charlotte, NC 28217 network culturally relevant for its audiences in Europe, P: 704-525-9800 north Africa, Israel and the Middle East. Much of its F: 704-525-9899 programming will be original and/or exclusive. INI Contact: Tom Hohman will be launched in 42 million households. E: [email protected] www.inspnets.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information The Science Channel Basic, science The Science Channel is the only channel devoted en- One Discovery Place tirely to the wonders of science, from the cosmic to the Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 microscope, and from ancient mysteries to new worlds. P: 240-662-2849 The Science Channel captivates viewers with stories of F: 240-662-1871 how and why things work. It is how things come to- Contact: Alex Morrison gether and how they come apart. The Science Channel E: [email protected] appeals to the armchair experimenter and the diehard www.discovery.com science aficionado alike…it will change the way view- ers think about science and its impact on daily life.
TLC Basic, nonfiction Life is unpredictable, unrehearsed and yes, unscripted. One Discovery Place TLC is your lifeline-programming that is fun, smart, Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 informative, and innovative- an entertaining link to P: 240-662-2849 real people and real experiences, making TLC one of F: 240-662-1871 the hottest networks on television! Our compelling, Contact: Alex Morrison informative and relevant nonfiction programming E: [email protected] contributes to TLC ranking #2 out the top 25 Televi- www.discovery.com sion Brands and #2 out of the top Media Brands for Overall Quality – second only to Discovery Channel! (EquiTrend Survey, May 2003.) TLC is available in over 86 million homes (Nielsen Universe Estimates, November 2003). Travel Channel Basic Travel Channel is the only television network that cel- One Discovery Place ebrates the experience of travel. We are travel experts, Silver Springs, MD 20910-3354 but our mission as a network is far more than convey- P: 240-662-2849 ing dry facts about locations. To us, travel isn’t just F: 240-662-1871 about a destination; it’s a state of mind open to all the Contact: Alex Morrison possibilities of life. We’re deeply enthusiastic guides, E: [email protected] and our stories are about the fun, excitement and unex- www.discovery.com pected riches that come from going to great places and meeting great people every night of the week. Let’s go someplace….tonight! Travel Channel is now available in over 73 million homes! (Nielsen Universe Estimates, November 2003.) Basic, family, TV Land is the only network dedicated to the best comedy shows of the past 50 years! From beloved shows like I Love Lucy, The Andy Griffith Show, The Munsters, and Bewitched, to classic commercials and original specials like the TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV, TV Land is TV Satisfaction…Guaranteed!
TV Land 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Basic, music With original series, concerts, live events, music movies and new music videos, VH1 consistently keep 18-49 year olds connected to the music and pop culture they love. Music is their passion, which is why VH1 is the music source for adults in more than 87 million homes VH1 nationwide. 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, music VH1 Classic reaches the 35+ demo featuring the legendary classics of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s featuring artists like Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Donna Summer, the Rolling Stones and Madonna. VH1 Classic delivers programming blocks featuring all genres, interviews, with the biggest artists in music, informative VJs and interactive website. VH1 Classic 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, music VH1 Country features new country music videos with an urban feel as well as country artists crossing over into popular music. Catch all the top artists like Nick- elcreek, Shelby Lynne, Alison Krauss and The Dixie Chicks 24-7!
VH1 Country 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Basic, music VH1 Mega Hits is the place for the chart topping hits of the 90’s. From U2 to Green Day to Keane, catch the best mix from your favorite artists!
VH1 Mega Hits 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, music VH1 Soul brings 18-49 viewers who demand the hottest Neo-Soul and R&B hits featuring artists like Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott and Lenny Kravits.
VH1 Soul 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
Basic, music VH Uno is the music source for the growing Latino audience 18-49, giving viewers access to the best mix of Latin Pop and ballads, Tropical, Salsa & Merengue, and Urban Hip Hop featuring top artists like Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, and Luis Miguel.
VH Uno 1515 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 P: 212-258-6403 F: 212-846-1554 Contact: Susan Provenzano E: [email protected] www.mtvn.com
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Company Listing Network Services Company Information Weather Channel, The Basic The Weather Channel, Inc provides two basic net- 300 Interstate North Parkway works: The Weather Channel and WeatherScan. The Atlanta, GA 30339 Weather Channel®, based in Atlanta, is a 24-hour P; 770-226-2429 network seen in more than 87 million US households. F: 770-226-2966 Over 120 weather experts inform, educate and alert Contact: Bill Fogarty people about weather events important to their lives. E: [email protected] TWC goes on-location with live reports and expert up- www.weather.com dates in severe conditions. Storm Stories offers historic perspective, eyewitness accounts, expert commentary and compelling scenes from memorable weather events. Public service initiatives: SafeSide and Rays Awareness encourage emergency preparedness and sun safety.
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World Cinema, Inc. Distributor World Cinema, Inc., is one of the largest satellite 9801 Westheimer, Ste.409 television programmers, serving over 4,200 properties Houston, TX 77042 nationwide. World Cinema has served the hotel/motel, P: 800-944-9441 MDU and Hospital markets with bulk satellite pro- F: 713-266-1852 gramming since 1974. World Cinema provides a turn- Contact: Keith Fogt key digital satellite system for reception of television E: [email protected] channels selected to suit the needs of each property.
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