September 6, 2011 (NEW YORK) — here! TV (
www.heretv.com), the world’s leading premium gay television network, has partnered with
Bright House Networks to launch in Central Florida, encompassing the Tampa, Orlando, and surrounding markets. Beginning September 7, 2011,
Bright House Networks customers will be able to access
here! TV’s linear and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services for one monthly fee.
“We are very pleased to announce the addition of Central Florida markets in association with Bright House Networks,” said Eric Feldman, here! TV’s Executive Vice President and General Manager. “The continued expansion of the here! TV product is an important step for our growing brand, our expanding programming lineup, and the extended visibility for LGBT community.”
For an $8 monthly fee, Bright House Networks customers in Central Florida can now access here! TV’s award‐winning original series, films, documentaries, and specials. In addition, subscribers gain access to here! TV’s extensive library of acclaimed LGBT film titles. The monthly subscription fee gives customers access to both the here! TV linear service, found on channel 398, and the here! TV on demand service, located on channel 399.
New and upcoming original here! TV series and specials include Heart of Broadway, an inside look at Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS; Just Josh, a new talk show hosted by fan favorite Josh Rosenzweig; Boombox, a retro music video series hosted by rap performance artist Cazwell; Threesome, here! TV’s roundtable discussion as celebrity panelists answer viewers questions regarding sex, dating, and relationships; and Behind the Bar, an insider’s glimpse at the best mixologists working today. here! TV on all major U.S. cable systems as a 24‐hour subscription service. here! TV appears in 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets, including every top 10 market. On most major cable providers, here! TV can be found by entering the “On Demand” menu, selecting “Premium,” and then selecting “here! on Demand.” To find out how to get here! TV, log on to http://www.heretv.com/AGetHerePage.php. Or sign up for here! Online and watch here! TV series, films, and specials now at http://premium.heretv.com.
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Here Media Inc. produces and distributes niche content across all platforms worldwide. Here Media’s iconic brands distribute gay media and world cinema programming with universal, humanistic appeal. Its distribution platforms include television, VOD, broadband, online, print, and mobile. It earns subscription, advertising, and licensing revenue from its award-winning content.
Here Media owns and operates a variety of media assets, including:
• here! TV, a premium television network featuring programming that appeals to a gay and lesbian audience airing in 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets, including every top 10 market.
• Iconic brands including Out, The Advocate, and HIV Plus as well as Alyson Books.
• The Advocate/Out group of online sites, including Gay.com, Advocate.com, Out.com, and SheWired.com.
Paul Colichman is Chief Executive Officer of Here Media and Stephen P. Jarchow is Chairman. Together, they have produced and/or distributed over 200 motion pictures, including Academy Award® winners Gods and Monsters and Departures.
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