It's Hot on 'The Block' With Encore Wam This Summer

It's Hot on 'The Block' With Encore Wam This Summer

Heat Up Your Days With Hot Music Videos, Extreme Sports, Celebrity Interviews, Anime and More

New Programming Block Will Launch With 24-Hour Marathon the First Day of Summer Featuring Exclusive Interview With Jesse McCartney

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore Wam's new programming package, "The Block," will put the sizzle in your summer. Every day excitement will explode with adrenaline pumping action sports, the hottest music videos, anime, celebrity interviews and more in a programming block too hot for anyone to handle. Sunblock is not required, but be prepared for a heatwave of hot shows debuting with a 24-hour marathon on the first day of summer, only on Encore Wam.

"The Block" marathon starts on Tuesday, June 21st at 6:00 a.m. (ET/PT) and runs through 6:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Wednesday, June 22nd. "The Block" will begin its regular three-hour afternoon and late-night schedule on Wednesday, June 22nd at 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

"Today's teens are master multi-taskers, and we created 'The Block' to be the perfect back-drop for their busy days with 'in your face' action sports, today's hit music videos and more," said Midge Pierce, vice president of Encore Wam programming. "We're excited to debut several original programs unique to Encore Wam plus an exclusive interview with hot teen idol Jesse McCartney during 'The Block' 24-hour marathon which will launch this hot new programming lineup for the channel."

"The Block" features: Lifestyle / Extreme Sports * "The Chilli Factor" -- Magazine series brings cutting-edge teen culture directly to your doorstep. A fresh perspective on life, showcasing a fascinating mix of music, fashion and extreme sports from around the world. * "Planet XYZ" -- Original, action sports series goes behind-the-scenes of the world famous action and extreme sports pioneer, Planet X. The Planet XYZ Crew bring you "in your face" action while hanging with the planet's best skaters, surfers, snowboarders, moto-x'rs and other extreme sports greats.

Music * "Rockin' America" -- Original music video show, only on Encore Wam, that highlights America's hottest hit videos, artist interviews, and exclusives like the "Rockin' America Back in Time" segment and "Rockin' America Pop Quiz." Some of today's hot artists featured on the show include: Ashlee Simpson, Maroon 5, Usher, Kelly Clarkson, OutKast and more.

Anime * "Street Fighter II" -- Anime series that features Ken, Ryu and friends who use their martial arts skills to dispose of criminals and skilled opponents. * "Vandread" -- Anime series where after three generations of gender separation, the first contact with the opposite sex makes outer space romance a blast as males and females are thrown together into battle with a mysterious enemy.

In addition to the series, "The Block" features sneak peeks of teen movies and interviews with celebrities, such as skateboarder Tony Hawk, BMX'r Simon Tabron, and teen stars like Jesse McCartney. And, be sure not to miss an exclusive interview with McCartney premiering during "The Block" marathon on Tuesday, June 21st that gives insight into McCartney's career and his other interests, "If I wasn't performing I'd probably step behind the camera. I want to go to film school eventually." Also, see how he's dealing with his new-found fame, "I try not to let any of this get to me. My friends would beat me down if I ever came home and tried giving any lip to them!"

Encore Wam is the first and only 24-hour commercial-free channel dedicated entirely to teens. Encore Wam provides a cool place to see great movies and teen entertainment. Encore Wam is the destination for hit movies every night with "Teen Ticket," plus music, sports, anime, and lifestyle, sci-fi, drama and comedy series that reflect contemporary teen life. Encore Wam provides teens with movie and celebrity news, plus opportunities to showcase their talent including teen videos. For more information, log on to www.encorewam.com.

Starz Entertainment Group LLC (SEG) is the largest provider of premium movie services in the United States with approximately 174 million pay units. SEG offerings include the Starz Encore Movie Pack with 13 digital movie channels and more than 750 movies per month, Starz HDTV, Starz On Demand, and Starz Ticket, the first and only on-demand premium TV subscription service available on the broadband platform. Starz Entertainment Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, www.starz.com.

Contacts: Michelle Ellis Tom Chen Starz Entertainment Group mPRm (720) 852-6269 (323) 933-3399 michelle.ellis@starz.comtchen@mprm.com

Source: Starz Entertainment Group LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Ellis of Starz Entertainment Group, +1-720-852-6269, michelle.ellis@starz.com; or Tom Chen of mPRm, +1-323-933-3399, tchen@mprm.com, for Starz Entertainment Group LLC

Web site: http://www.starz.com/ http://www.encorewam.com/

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