Entertainment
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Comcast Launches
Filipino On Demand
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Popular Filipino Movies and Concerts Now Available
Through Subscription-Video-On-Demand Service
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"We're thrilled to expand ABS-CBN distribution offerings
with a convenient and affordable video-on-demand
service," said Raffy Lopez, chief operating officer of
ABS-CBN Global. "For the price of one movie rental at a
local video store, fans of classic Tagalog movies and
music concert extravaganzas will welcome the flexibility
of watching their favorite shows in the comfort of their
living rooms." |
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 2, 2007 –
ABS-CBN Global,
the North America-based subsidiary of ABS-CBN
Broadcasting, today announced that Comcast, the nation's
leading provider of cable, entertainment and
communications products and services, has added Filipino
On Demand to its signature ON DEMAND service. The new
subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD) service will feature
25 hours of content, with new programming available
regularly.
Filipino On Demand offers Comcast Digital Cable
customers access to popular Filipino entertainment
programs, including movies and concert series from
top-rated channels like Cinema One and
MYX Philippines,
the number one music channel in the Philippines. The new
service is now available in many major Comcast markets
nationwide, including the San Francisco Bay Area and
Central California; Seattle; Portland; Chicago; Detroit;
Atlanta; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; and South
Florida. |
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“We’re committed to offering programming choices that
reflect the diverse interests of our customers, and
Filipino On Demand will offer unique, relevant
programming to the growing U.S. Filipino population,”
said David Jensen, Vice President of Programming
Acquisition for Comcast.
In addition to Filipino On Demand programming, Comcast
Digital Cable customers can select from more than 9,300
ON DEMAND programs each month. Viewers can watch their
favorite programs whenever they want, with the
convenience of being able to pause, rewind or
fast-forward their selections.
Pricing and Availability
The new service is priced at
$7.99 for a monthly subscription
or for $5.99 per month for
customers who also subscribe to
a Filipino premium network on
Comcast.
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To access Filipino On Demand programming, customers can
go to the Premium Channels category of ON DEMAND and
select Filipino.
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For additional information or to order
Filipino On Demand, customers can call Comcast at
1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278) or visit
www.comcast.com/filipino. |
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