24-Hour Documentary Channel Launches on DISH Network.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is the parent company of DISH Network and the maintainer of the satellite fleet that provides the signal that DISH Network markets. (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network See DBS. satellite TV service is premiering The Documentary Channel
A documentary channel is a specialty television channel which focuses on broadcasting documentaries. (DOC), a 24-hour network dedicated exclusively to independent documentary film. This channel is available to customers who subscribe to at least America's Top 60 programming package on channel 197. The Documentary Channel provides DISH Network viewers with an unparalleled selection of documentary viewing options spanning all genres. Each film airs commercial-free on the Documentary Channel, including many titles making their worldwide television premieres. "With the phenomenal recent box office success of films such as 'March of the Penguins,' 'Winged Migration' and 'SuperSize Me,' our launch coincides with the height of the documentary genre's popularity," said Tom Neff, chief executive officer of The Documentary Channel. "Today is a great day for documentary filmmakers and documentary fans. There's finally a place on the dial that's 'all-docs-all-the-time' - a 24/7 documentary film festival - and it's now available to over 12 million subscribers thanks to DISH Network." Highlights of The Documentary Channel's February launch month include: --"WACO Waco (wā`kō), city (1990 pop. 103,590), seat of McLennan co., E central Tex., on the Brazos River, just below the mouth of the Bosque; inc. 1856. It is a trading, shipping, and industrial center. : RULES OF ENGAGEMENT" -- an Academy Award-nominated documentary about the stand-off between the Branch Davidians, under the leadership of David Koresh, and the FBI and ATF ATF Molecular virology Activating transcription factor A cellular protein that stimulates transcription of adenovirus E4 transcription unit, which acts early in infection at any of several 'enhancer' binding sites in Waco, Texas. --"HAACK: THE KING OF TECHNO" -- a look into the underground world of Bruce Haack, a genius musician/inventor whose past work continues to garner recognition with time. --"HITMAN HART: WRESTLING IN THE SHADOWS" -- the life and career of Bret Hart recounted from his youth, through the start of his career, his years in the WWF See Windows Workflow Foundation. , up to the present day. --"THE PIXIES pixies prank-playing fairies; mislead travelers. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 328–330] See : Mischievousness : GOUGE gouge (gouj) a hollow chisel for cutting and removing bone. gouge n. A strong curved chisel used in bone surgery. gouge a hollow chisel for cutting and removing bone. " -- the untold story of one of the most eccentric and influential rock groups of all time. --"KHACHATURIAN" -- the life and legacy of legendary Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian is explored in this fascinating documentary portrait. "DISH Network is excited to offer its subscribers The Documentary Channel, especially at a time when documentaries are proving more compelling and popular," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "We provide a wide spectrum of channels that appeal to all audiences and believe that The Documentary Channel, an educational and entertaining public interest channel, will further complement our 'edutainment' channels." About EchoStar EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, the fastest-growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. For more information visit www.dishnetwork.com. About The Documentary Channel The Documentary Channel is the first and only television brand dedicated exclusively to airing independent documentary film on a commercially uninterrupted, 24/7 basis. DOC showcases the gems of non-fiction film, presenting documentaries of all lengths and genres, from classics to cutting-edge. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., with offices in Los Angeles and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , The Documentary Channel is a privately held concern. For more information on DOC, please visit: http://www.documentarychannel.com. |
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