DIRECTV's The 101 Network Offers New Sneak Previews of Season Two of 'Crash' From Starz on September 12th, 19th

DIRECTV's The 101 Network Offers New Sneak Previews of Season Two of 'Crash' From Starz on September 12th, 19th

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DIRECTV's The 101 Network will once again offer sneak previews of the second season of the Starz original series, "Crash," un-cut, commercial-free and in HD. On September 12th, the first episode of the second season of "Crash" will air on The 101 Network at 8PM ET/PT, while the second episode will air on September 19th at 8PM ET/PT. The 101 Network advance look precedes the September 18th primetime premiere of the first episode of "Crash" season two at 10PM ET/PT on the flagship Starz network.

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More than just another channel number on DIRECTV's programming lineup, The 101 Network provides its viewers with exclusive, quality programming that can't be found anywhere else. Viewers enjoy critically acclaimed shows, previews of the season's newest hits, and commercial-free entertainment, all in crystal clear HD. To get The 101 Network, simply call 1-800-DIRECTV or go to www.directv.com to sign up for the nation's leading satellite television service.

"DIRECTV is very pleased to bring back early sneak previews of 'Crash' to The 101 Network. Last year's sneak preview on The 101 Network was a tremendous success and we are very much looking forward to offering it again to our viewers," said Patty Ishimoto, vice president and General Manager of The 101 Network. "Virtually all DIRECTV customers enjoy unprecedented value and entertainment via The 101 Network and we keep looking to make the channel a destination for exciting original programming."

"The 101 Network continues to provide a compelling opportunity to showcase and preview Starz to the more than 18 million DIRECTV customers nationwide," said Bill Giorgio, Starz Entertainment Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing. "Starz is very happy for the opportunity to bring back 'Crash' to DIRECTV's The 101 Network for early, full-length sneak previews and to showcase the compelling series for its large subscriber base."

About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV) , the nation's No. 1 satellite television service, presents the finest television experience available to more than 18.3 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than 130 HD channels - more quality HD channels than any other television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed all national cable companies for nine years running) and superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.

About DIRECTV's The 101 Network

The 101 Network, DIRECTV's exclusive entertainment channel, is a unique television experience that is available to 18.3 million DIRECTV subscribers. In 2008, the network changed the television landscape with the unprecedented third season premiere of the Emmy Award-winning series Friday Night Lights and has since become the premiere destination for diverse, quality and critically acclaimed programming. Through its partnerships with leading television and film studios, networks and top cable channels, The 101 Network offers viewers the finest in drama and comedy, with daring, innovative series, exclusive "sneak peek" programming and premium cable series un-cut in their original form. The 101 Network showcases concert specials from superstar artists and celebrated music festivals such as SXSW Live and Farm Aid, sporting events such as UFC Fighter exposes and the annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl; as well as feature films and TV movie specials.

About Starz Entertainment

Starz Entertainment, LLC, is a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. It offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz and Encore brands with approximately 17.5 million and 31.5 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HD, Encore HD, Starz On Demand, Encore On Demand, MoviePlex On Demand, Starz HD On Demand, Encore HD On Demand, MoviePlex HD On Demand, and Starz Play. Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, and is attributed to Liberty Entertainment Group, a tracking stock group of Liberty Media Corporation.

   Contacts:    Cara Brugnoli                  Eric Becker   DIRECTV                        Starz Entertainment   (212) 205-0887                 (720) 852-4065   cmbrugnoli@directv.com         eric.becker@starz.com  

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CONTACT: Cara Brugnoli of DIRECTV, +1-212-205-0887,
cmbrugnoli@directv.com; or Eric Becker of Starz Entertainment,
+1-720-852-4065, eric.becker@starz.com

Web Site: http://www.starz.com/
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