CULVER CITY, Calif.,
Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cine
Sony Television (CST), Sony Pictures Television's (SPT)
Spanish-language U.S. cable network specializing in blockbuster
Hollywood movies, announced today
a major long-term term distribution agreement with DIRECTV, one of
the world's leading providers of digital television
entertainment.
Beginning today, DIRECTV will include Cine Sony Television's
programming in its most popular Mas packages. As part of this
agreement, DIRECTV customers will now have access to Cine Sony
Television's Hollywood programming
featuring box-office hits, dramas, comedies, thrillers and more,
with each movie presented uncut.
"This comprehensive agreement between DIRECTV and Cine Sony
Television significantly expands the network's ability to deliver
box-office hits to the rapidly growing Spanish-language U.S.
television audience who is passionate about films, especially
Hollywood blockbusters," said
Superna Kalle, senior vice president, networks, Sony Pictures
Television and general manager, CST. "We are excited to introduce
our premium entertainment experience – Hollywood Vive Aqui
("Hollywood Lives Here") to DIRECTV's Hispanic customers and to
become their new favorite source for Hollywood hits in Spanish."
"DIRECTV is committed to providing our Mas customers with the
best quality programming available," said Emma Brackett, vice president, Content and
Programming, DIRECTV. "With the addition of Hollywood blockbusters from Cine Sony to our platform, we continue to
strengthen our position as a premiere destination for
Spanish-language viewers."
For more information on Cine Sony Television please visit,
cinesony.com.
About Cine Sony Television
Cine Sony Television is the premier destination for Hollywood blockbusters in Spanish, featuring
box-office hits, dramas, comedies, thrillers and more. The
Spanish-language entertainment network from Sony Pictures
Television launched in August 2012,
and offers movies from Sony Pictures and other major studios.
The linear network also offers on-demand content
through its distribution partners. The Cine Sony Television
network is distributed nationwide by Comcast, Cox Communications,
CenturyLink and Verizon FiOS. For more information, visit
cinesony.com.
About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of
digital television entertainment services delivering a premium
video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched
programming and industry leading customer service to more than 39
million customers in the U.S. and Latin
America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 20 million
customers access to more than 195 HD channels and Dolby-Digital®
5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive sports programming
such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, Emmy-award winning technology and
higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for
14 years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries
and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries,
leads the pay TV category in technology, programming and service,
delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to more than
19 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties
include two Regional Sports Networks (Rocky Mountain and
Pittsburgh), and minority
ownership interests in Root Sports Northwest and Game Show Network.
For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please
visit www.directv.com.
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