Multiple Channels on
One Screen Let Viewers Quickly Select the Content They Want to Watch
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- EchoStar
Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH
Network(tm) satellite TV service is teaming with ESPN to create the U.S.
Open Interactive TV (ITV) mosaic, a multiple picture-in-picture showcase
of six distinct U.S. Open programming options, available to all of its
12 million ITV-enabled homes.
Running June 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ET, the U.S. Open ITV mosaic features six different channels of U.S.
Open Golf programming, including coverage of Tiger Woods and Phil
Mickelson; "Up Close," featuring player interviews and press conferences
with players and championship officials; Tournament Leader coverage,
which highlights the top leaders in the tournament; Best Shots coverage,
providing some of the most exciting and skillful shots in the game; and
"The Vault," which includes highlights from previous U.S. Open
competitions. Viewers can choose to watch all six channels at once, or
can navigate to view one in full-screen format.
"The DISH Network's U.S. Open ITV mosaic offers the most
comprehensive golf coverage available, giving customers a unique viewing
experience that allows them to quickly preview the distinct programming
options and highlights available, and then watch on a full screen
whichever interests them the most," said Eric Sahl, senior vice
president of Programming for DISH Network. "The mosaic is an
extraordinary addition to DISH Network's more than 25 existing ITV
channels -- the most offered by any pay-TV provider in the U.S."
"With mosaic coverage of the U.S. Open Golf championship, TV viewers
are empowered to choose the content they want," said Ben Pyne,
president, Disney and ESPN Networks Affiliate Sales and Marketing.
"Successful collaborations such as this one with DISH Network are
critical as ESPN continues to look for new, groundbreaking ways to
employ innovative interactive television applications across the
industry."
For more information about DISH Network, including its comprehensive
ITV line-up, call 800-333-DISH (3474) or visit www.dishnetwork.com.
About EchoStar Communications Corporation
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) has been a leader
for more than 26 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support
worldwide. The Company's DISH Network(tm) is the fastest-growing pay-TV
provider in the country since 2000 and currently serves more than 13.4
million satellite TV customers. DISH Network offers a premier line of
industry-leading Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and hundreds of video
and audio channels as well as the most national HD and International
channels in the U.S., Interactive TV, Latino and sports programming.
DISH Network also provides a variety of package and price options
including the lowest all-digital price in America and the DishDVR
Advantage Package. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX)
and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit www.echostar.com or call
1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.
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CONTACT: EchoStar Communications Corporation
Francie Bauer
720-514-5351
press@echostar.com
ESPN
Rebecca Gertsmark
212-916-9304
rebecca.gertsmark@espn.com
