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Carl
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http://finanzen.net/news/news_detail.asp?NewsNr=370958
http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=4&article=28780
Alle Aktien in diesem Artikel: EchoStar Communications Corp.
24-Hour Documentary Channel Launches on DISH Network
07.02.2006 18:50:00
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) andits DISH Network satellite TV service is premiering The DocumentaryChannel (DOC), a 24-hour network dedicated exclusively to independentdocumentary film. This channel is available to customers who subscribeto at least America's Top 60 programming package on channel 197.
The Documentary Channel provides DISH Network viewers with anunparalleled selection of documentary viewing options spanning allgenres. 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,' ourlaunch coincides with the height of the documentary genre'spopularity," said Tom Neff, chief executive officer of The DocumentaryChannel. "Today is a great day for documentary filmmakers anddocumentary fans. There's finally a place on the dial that's'all-docs-all-the-time' - a 24/7 documentary film festival - and it'snow available to over 12 million subscribers thanks to DISH Network."
Highlights of The Documentary Channel's February launch monthinclude:
-- "WACO: 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 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, up to the present day.
-- "THE PIXIES: GOUGE" -- 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 DocumentaryChannel, especially at a time when documentaries are proving morecompelling and popular," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president ofProgramming for DISH Network. "We provide a wide spectrum of channelsthat appeal to all audiences and believe that The Documentary Channel,an educational and entertaining public interest channel, will furthercomplement our 'edutainment' channels."
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) serves more than12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, thefastest-growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television servicesin the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video andaudio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and internationalprogramming, together with professional installation and 24-hourcustomer service. For more information visit www.dishnetwork.com.
About The Documentary Channel
The Documentary Channel is the first and only television branddedicated exclusively to airing independent documentary film on acommercially uninterrupted, 24/7 basis. DOC showcases the gems ofnon-fiction film, presenting documentaries of all lengths and genres,from classics to cutting-edge. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., withoffices in Los Angeles and New York, The Documentary Channel is aprivately held concern.
For more information on DOC, please visit:www.documentarychannel.com." target="_blank">http://www.documentarychannel.com.
Documentary Channel served on Dish
EchoStar-owned satellite TV service Dish Network is adding a 24-hour network dedicated exclusively to independent documentary film to its line-up in the US.
The Documentary Channel does what it says on the packet, featuring nothing but documentaries of all lengths across all genres, spanning classics to cutting-edge contemporary.
The channel is headquartered in Nashville and has offices in Los Angeles and New York. It joins Dish this month, with debut titles airing ad-free, including Waco: Rules of Engagement, Hitman Hart: Wrestling in the Shadows and The Pixies: Gouge, about the influential rock group.
"With the phenomenal recent box office success of films such as March of the Penguins, Winged Migration and Super Size Me, our launch coincides with the height of the documentary genre's popularity," said Tom Neff, CEO of Documentary Channel.
Jonathan Webdale
8 Feb 2006
© C21 Media 2006
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paintmeister
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 02/09/2006 : 09:10:27
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| Thanks for the tip. I got Gouge set to record tonight at 9:00 followed by David Bowie: An Earthling at 50. |
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Steak n Sabre
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
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Posted - 02/10/2006 : 04:35:02
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Ah, right. Thought I'd seen that somewhere, thought it was on Pixiesmusic. I would have posted in your thread SnS, if I'd have remembered!
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Gouge on DISH Network's new doc channel.
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