C NET: The Computer Network to launch on USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel on April 1 in unique programming partnership; first series "c net central" to receive unprecedented two-network launch.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 1994--c/net: the computer network, a new television programming service focusing on computers, on-line services, video games See video game console. and interactive entertainment, will receive an unprecedented two network launch Saturday, April 1, 1995 as part of a unique, multi-year programming partnership between USA Networks and c/net. The announcement was made jointly today by Kay Koplovitz, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, USA Networks and Halsey Minor Halsey Minor (born 1964 in Charlottesville, Virginia) is a technology entrepreneur who founded CNET in 1993 (initial plans for the company began in 1992). He is currently investing in new companies via Minor Ventures. , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of c/net. The "nested" launch arrangement between USA and c/net includes six weekly telecasts of c/net's first series, "c/net central," on USA Network and the Sci-Fi Channel. Beginning April 1, "c/net central" will be telecast on USA, the nation's highest rated basic cable network, to over 63 million homes Saturdays (9 am ET/PT), Sundays (6:30 am ET/PT) and Mondays (1:30 am ET/PT). Additionally,the program will be telecast three times every Sunday (10:30 am, 10:30 pm and 2:30 am ET) on USA's wholly-owned Sci-Fi Channel, one of cable's fastest growing networks. The premiere episode of "c/net central" will also be telecast in primetime on USA Network Tuesday, April 4 (7 pm ET/PT). In addition to its USA Networks partnership, c/net has previously announced that Paul Allen
Paul Gardner Allen (born January 21, 1953 in Seattle, Washington) is an American entrepreneur. With Bill Gates, he formed Microsoft. , co-founder of Microsoft Corp. and now partner in the new Dream Works Studios, is a major financial investor in c/net. Produced at c/net's state-of-the-art production facility in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , "c/net central" will be a fast-paced "Entertainment Tonight"-style program devoted to the exciting world of computers and digital technology. The series will be hosted by Richard Hart Richard Hart may refer to:
"USA Networks is an ideal partner for our company," said Halsey Minor. "Not only do they provide us with extraordinary distribution today, allowing us to begin the process of branding our service, but longer term they are well positioned to assist us in realizing the vision of c/net as its own stand-alone programming service." "This partnership represents a continuation of USA's commitment to emerging computer and multimedia technologies," Koplovitz said. "The launch of c/net: the computer network will complement our new media efforts such as our Sci-Fi Channel Internet site, the publishing of CD-ROMS and our continued presence on the commercial online services." Rod Perth, President of USA Networks Entertainment and Executive Vice President, Programming added:"`c/net central' is a great fit for both USA Network and the Sci-Fi Channel. Not only is it original, first-run programming from an experienced network production team, but they have also come up with unique ways of combining television with on-line, interactive media." c/net's programming efforts are backed by a team of well-seasoned television and computer industry professionals led by President of c/net Television Kevin Wendle, one of the founding executives of the Fox Network and an Emmy-award-winning producer of many primetime network hits. Wendle is credited with the development of a long list of successful network programs including "Fresh Prince of Bel Air Bel Air may refer to: Places in the United States:
For the United States FBI list of fugitives, see . America's Most Wanted is a long-running TV show produced by 20th Century Fox. ,""Cops,""Married...With Children,""The Arsenio Hall Show,""In Living Color In Living Color is a ground-breaking sketch comedy television series which ran on the FOX Network from April 15, 1990 to May 19, 1994. Executive producer Keenen Ivory Wayans created, wrote, and starred in the program. ,""21 Jump Street" and "Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. 90210." Also joining c/net is Dan Sexton, former executive producer of "Next Step" and "The Know Zone;" John C. Dvorak John Charles Dvorak [1] (born 1952 in Los Angeles, California) is an American columnist and broadcaster in the areas of technology and computing. His writing extends back to the 1980s, when he was a mainstay of a variety of magazines. , well-known author and computer magazine columnist; Kate Kelly Kate Kelly is the name of
n. 1. A woman who narrates or coordinates a newscast in which several correspondents give reports. 2. Sports A woman who is an anchor in a competition, such as a relay race. ; Dave Ross, host of CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. Radio's "Chip Talk;" and Los Angeles radio personality Gina St. John. "c/net continues to attract many of the very best people from both Hollywood and Silicon Valley, both in front of and behind the camera," Wendle said. "This extraordinary bench strength will enable c/net to quickly spin off additional, high quality programs for USA Network, The Sci-Fi Channel, and eventually a stand-alone c/net channel." In addition to "c/net central," the company plans the launch of a companion on-line service, called c/net online, which will debut on the World Wide Web of the Internet June 10, 1995. The service will extend c/net's editorial mission of providing information to consumers about computers and digital technology within the on-line world, and will allow c/net viewers to interact with the company's programming executives, hosts, producers and sponsors. The area will also be accessible from "The Dominion," the Sci-Fi Channel area on the World Wide Web (http://www.scifi.com). c/net: the computer network is headquartered in San Francisco, Calif. with a satellite office in 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 . "c/net central" is the first regularly-scheduled primetime television series to be produced entirely from San Francisco since "The Streets of San Francisco" in 1975, which coincidentally was filmed in c/net's current production headquarters. USA Networks is headquartered in New York and operates USA Network, the nation's highest rated basic cable network and the Sci-Fi Channel. USA is available in over 63 million homes via 12,500 cable affiliates. Sci-Fi Channel is available in over 19 million homes. CONTACT: c/net: the computer network Stacy O'Connell, 415/395-7800 ext. 529 or USA Networks Dan Martinsen, 212/408-9159 or Robinson Lake Sawyer Miller Ann Brackbill, 212/484-7718 |
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