Verizon Signs Programming Deal With Sundance Channel10 October 2005
Verizon today announced a programming-
distribution agreement with Sundance Channel to carry the channel on Verizon
FiOS TV, which launched Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas. The agreement was signed
prior to the Keller launch, and the channel is part of the movie package
available to Keller subscribers.
"Verizon is thrilled to add Sundance Channel to the programming options
available to Verizon's FiOS TV customers," said Terry Denson, vice president
of programming and marketing for FiOS TV. "The Sundance mission of supporting
independent-minded programming will benefit FiOS TV customers by adding
independent feature films, shorts, documentaries, world cinema, animation and
original series to the incredible diversity of programming available on FiOS
TV."
Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of
films, documentaries and original programs, all uncut and commercial-free. In
addition to Sundance Channel's extensive library of award-winning
documentaries and independent films, the channel produces an eclectic mix of
original series.
"It's a pleasure to work with Verizon and have the opportunity to
distribute Sundance Channel programming via their innovative service. This
cutting edge technology is the perfect fit for our unique brand of
programming," said Tom Christie, executive vice president, sales and
marketing, Sundance Channel.
Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
FiOS TV contains a broad collection of all-digital programming with more
than 330 channels and more on the way. FiOS TV digital customers will also
have access to a large selection of on-demand content that is easy to order
and view.
About Sundance
Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel is the
television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something
different. Bold, uncompromising and irreverent, Sundance Channel offers
audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries, and
original programs, all uncut and commercial free. Launched in 1996, Sundance
Channel is a venture of NBC Universal, Showtime Networks Inc and Robert
Redford. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance
Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance
mission of encouraging artistic freedom of expression. Sundance Channel's
website address is http://www.sundancechannel.com.
About Verizon Communications Inc.
With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc.
(NYSE: VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services.
Verizon has a diverse work force of 212,000 in four business units: Domestic
Telecom provides customers based in 28 states with wireline and other
telecommunications services, including broadband. Verizon Wireless owns and
operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 45.5 million
voice and data customers across the United States. Information Services
operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce
services. International includes wireline and wireless operation and
investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit
http://www.verizon.net.
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Source: PR Newswire
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