DISH Network to Add HDNet, HDNet Movies; DISH Network Unveils New SuperDish Technology Capable of Providing Consumers up to 50 HDTV Channels.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003 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 NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : DISH) and its DISH Network(TM), a leading provider of satellite television entertainment services, announced today an agreement to offer customers this summer two new high definition TV networks, HDNet and HDNet Movies. EchoStar Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Charles Ergen and HDNet Co-founder and President Mark Cuban are making the announcement at DISH Network's annual Team Summit satellite TV retailer conference here where more than 3,000 attendees gathered for seminars and workshops about new DISH Network products and services. HDNet and HDNet Movies will be available to customers using DISH Network's new SuperDish, unveiled to satellite TV retailers today. The SuperDish, an elliptical el·lip·tic or el·lip·ti·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse. 2. Containing or characterized by ellipsis. 3. a. 66-centimeter dish, is capable of offering customers access to hundreds of popular DISH Network channels Channel Types America's Top 100 Tier America's Top 100 Plus Tier America's Top 200 Tier America's Top 250 Tier Pay Per View Adult Pay Per View Sports Tier Premium or Subscription Channel This is a list of the channels receivable from Dish Network. , local channels in new markets, 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 channels and international programming. The SuperDish is capable of receiving satellite signals from three orbital locations. "DISH Network is enriching the home theater experience everywhere by delivering more HD sports, movies and special events like those offered by HDNet," said Ergen. "By developing the capability for SuperDish to provide up to 50 HD channels, DISH Network will offer consumers a more superior alternative to the dominant cable companies." DISH Network will announce pricing and packaging for HDNet and HDNet Movies when they are made available to DISH Network customers this summer. "With HDNet and HDNet Movies, DISH Network customers will be able to enjoy great original programming, sports, award-winning movies, timely news, features and documentaries, all in 1080i -- the highest possible resolution," said Cuban. "HDNet offers more original programming produced in 1080i HD than any other network, and we are pleased to be working with EchoStar and its new SuperDish to bring a new level of entertainment to DISH Network subscribers 24 hours a day, seven days a week." HDNet features a variety of HDTV programming, including live sports, sitcoms, dramas, action series, documentaries, travel programs, music concerts and shows, special events, and news features including the popular HDNet World Report. HDNet Movies delivers full-length feature films transferred from 35mm to high-definition, including titles from an extensive library of Warner Bros. films and more than 250 blockbuster theatrical hits from Sony Pictures Television Sony Pictures Television, Inc. (SPT) is an American television production and distribution company. It is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment. In turn, the latter is part of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. . HDNet Movies features a mix of theatrical releases, made-for-TV movies, independent films and shorts. HDNet and HDNet Movies will be added to DISH Network's existing HDTV lineup of Discovery Theater HD, HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy , Showtime, CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. and a pay-per-view movie channel. For more information on DISH Network, visit www.dishnetwork.com, call 800/333-DISH (3474) or contact your local DISH Network retailer. EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network is a U.S. leader in offering satellite television entertainment services to 8.18 million customers. DISH Network provides advanced digital satellite television services to the home, including hundreds of video, audio and data channels, personal video recording, HDTV, sports and international programming, professional installation and 24-hour customer service. |
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