Canales n to Distribute HTVN in More Than 130 US Cities; Announcement Represents HTVN's Largest Simultaneous Cable Launch In The Company's History!

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FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2001

Hispanic Television Network, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTVN), the United States' fastest growing and newest Spanish-language television broadcaster announced this morning that the company has signed a long-term distribution contract with International Cable Channels Partnership, Ltd. (dba International Channel Networks), owners of Canales n. Canales n is a digital package of Spanish-language cable television channels created to serve the growing Hispanic market in the United States.

This announcement dramatically strengthens HTVN's distribution in the United States that includes both broadcast stations and cable. The announcement also marks the largest number of cities HTVN has reached in a single contract to date. The agreement will allow HTVN to be viewed in more than 130 cities including major cities Atlanta, Denver, San Jose, Hartford, Albuquerque, and Los Angeles. A complete list can be found at www.htvn.net.

"We are excited to be teaming up with International Channel Networks to expand into the rapidly growing Hispanic community," stated Michael Fletcher, chief operating officer of HTVN. He added, "International Channel Networks understands both the importance and the sensitivities of Hispanic viewers in the U.S. Our programming primarily serves Mexicans and Hispanics of Mexican descent. Our network has a Mexican identity that is culturally relevant for the majority of Hispanics in this country. The broadcasting industry has an obligation to offer choices to Hispanics and International Channel Networks is assisting us with that mission."

"Adding HTVN, a 24 hour Spanish-language network to the Canales n lineup makes an attractive package for both cable operators and consumers," said Rick Acosta, Vice President of Hispanic Markets for International Channel Networks. "The addition of this high-quality brand will further enhance the channel lineup and increase the programming choices for our Hispanic viewers."

HTVN programming will include live news, entertainment and sports from the recently announced programming arrangement with CNI Canal 40 directly out of Mexico City in addition to HTVN productions.

"This rapid market expansion represents yet another breakthrough in our distribution," said Bryan O'Hara, Vice President of Cable Relations for HTVN. "HTVN is focused on the Mexican and the Mexican-American viewer and International Channel Networks is demonstrating their commitment to diversity in entertainment and selection for the U.S. Hispanic audience."

To date, in the United States, most markets have only allowed two choices for Hispanic viewers and HTVN is the company that is changing this landscape.

HTVN, one of only three broadcast networks in the United States that provides Spanish-Language Programming 24 hours a day, is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States through affiliates and cable distributors. The complete list of broadcast and cable markets can be found at www.HTVN.net.

Special Note

This press release is intended as a forward-looking statement within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development and results of the Company's business include but are not limited to (i) technology changes in the television business, (ii) the success of the Company's expansion and marketing strategies, (iii) competition within the industry, (iv) the ability of the company to raise capital, and (v) the ability of the Company to motivate and retain the services of its key personnel to meet evolving staff requirements.

About Canales n

Canales n is a digital package of Spanish-language services that includes Discovery en Espanol, CNN en Espanol, FOX Sports World Espanol (NYSE:FOX), Toon Disney (NYSE:DIS), MTV S (NYSE:VIA), VHUno, Telemundo Internacional, Cine Latino, Rio de la Plata, and eight channels of DMX Latino-formatted digital audio. Canales n is owned by International Channel Networks, the trade name of International Cable Channels Partnership, Ltd. (a company 90% owned by Liberty Media Corporation (NYSE:LMG.A and LMB.B) and 10% owned by JJS II Communications, LLC.)

About HTVN

HTVN, the United States' newest and third largest Spanish language television broadcasting company continues to develop and evolve into a Hispanic heritage media content and programming provider. HTVN, in addition to owning, operating, and affiliating with full and low power television stations in key U.S. Hispanic markets, is also distributed through Time Warner Cable (NYSE:AOL), AT&T Broadband (NYSE:T), Canales n and National Cable TV Co-Op. The company is also working to distribute through additional major cable networks across the US. The HTVN signal is carried on the Satellite, GE3 (NYSE:GE). HTVN continues to make great strides in growing its broadcasting business through O&O's, affiliates and LMA's. In May, 2001 the company announced a programming agreement with CNI Canal 40 of Mexico City. The result for HTVN has been a substantial increase in culturally relevant programming for its US based Hispanic viewers and a solid proving ground for its programming model across its other markets throughout the US. Hispanic Television Network (HTVN) provides televised entertainment to the US Hispanic population, much like Univision (NYSE:UVN) and Telemundo (NYSE:SNE). Viewers wishing to receive HTVN in their city should contact their local cable or satellite operator and request "HTVN" today.

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