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Access Hollywood Now Available on MobiTV
MobiTV Delivers Latest Celebrity News to Mobile Users Everywhere with NBC Universal’s Access Hollywood
EMERYVILLE, CA – August 13, 2007 –MobiTV, Inc., the leading provider and platform for content delivery over mobile and broadband networks, today announced the addition of the Access Hollywood channel on the MobiTV® service. Expanding on its relationship with NBC Universal, MobiTV has added the Access Hollywood channel to provide mobile users with the latest celebrity news and the hottest topics in the world of entertainment.
The Access Hollywood video channel is part of a larger NBCU / MobiTV relationship, which currently includes distribution of all 10 NBC Universal video channels, plus full length on demand content from the NBC Network, NBCU's cable entertainment channels, and Novellas from Telemundo.
“Access Hollywood is the first major entertainment news channel to debut on the MobiTV service here in the US,” said Joanne Waage, director of business development and programming for MobiTV. “We’re pleased to continue building on the industry’s most comprehensive content offering. Access Hollywood is clearly the go-to for the latest news on all things Hollywood. MobiTV users who consider themselves entertainment loyalists and celebrity news junkies will be ecstatic!”
"Bringing MobiTV users all of our top celebrity news in the palm of their hands showcases Access Hollywood's young and fresh approach to digital brand extension," said Rob Silverstein, Access Hollywood executive producer. "We're looking forward to adding to MobiTV's strong existing portfolio alongside many other successful NBC Universal brands."
About MobiTV
MobiTV, Inc. (www.mobitv.com )
is the leading provider and platform for content delivery
over mobile and broadband networks; delivering live television,
premium and primetime programming, video-on-demand,
satellite and digital music services from the top broadcast
and cable television networks and major music labels to millions
of users worldwide. Founded in 1999, MobiTV is a privately
held company headquartered in Emeryville, CA.
About Access Hollywood
Currently in its 11th season in national syndication, Access
Hollywood is an entertainment newsmagazine that provides
viewers with the top entertainment news stories of the week,
in-depth celebrity interviews, and behind-the-scenes accounts
of the most important events in Hollywood. Access
Hollywood is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage
of the top entertainment news stories in a sophisticated-yet-fun-to-watch
style. Access Hollywood is produced by NBC and distributed
by NBC Universal Television Distribution.
About NBC Universal Digital Distribution
NBC
Universal Digital Distribution, a division of NBC Universal,
drives the company's development of digital content and distribution
in the areas of digital business development and sales, digital
platforms and wireless products. NBC Universal Digital Distribution
manages product strategy and development for NBCU's content
efforts by deploying it across multiple digital platforms including
mobile, Internet portals, wireless carriers, emerging digital
companies and nontraditional customers. In addition, NBCU Digital
Distribution spearheads the company's development of industry
leading technologies such as interactive television, on demand,
electronic sell-through and IPTV. NBCU Digital Distribution
also directs and manages the company's cable investments including
A&E, The History Channel, History Channel International,
The Biography Channel and the Sundance Channel.
MobiTV and the MobiTV logos are trademarks, service marks and/or registered trademarks of MobiTV, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, service marks and product names used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Press Contacts:
Jason Taylor
MobiTV, Inc.
925-895-0090
jason@mobitv.com
Jennifer Minezaki
"Access Hollywood"
818- 526-7070
jennifer.minezaki@nbcuni.com
