ST. LOUIS and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter
Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) and Starz Entertainment, LLC announced
today an early sneak preview of full episodes of the new Starz original
series, 'Crash,' via Charter On Demand, as well as an online sweepstakes via
Charter.net.
From the producers of the winner of the Academy Award(R) for Best Motion
Picture of 2006 of the same name, full episodes of 'Crash' can be viewed via
Charter On Demand during the 'Crash' sneak preview from October 1 through
October 18, 2008. The series premieres on October 17 at 10:00 PM ET/PT.
Episodes of 'Crash' will remain a staple in the Starz On Demand
programming mix and new episodes will debut On Demand the same day they air
(in high definition where available).
Charter will also offer an online 'Crash' Sweepstakes from October 8 to
November 5, 2008 with a grand prize (one winner) of a home entertainment
system including a 52' HDTV. First prize winners (50 winners) will receive a
'Crash' gift pack. For more information visit http://www.charter.net.
Various 'Crash' trailers and behind-the-scenes promotional material for
the eagerly-anticipated series will also be made available on Charter.net.
Co-produced with Lionsgate, 'Crash' is a provocative new 13-episode drama
starring an ensemble cast led by film icon Dennis Hopper. Set in Los Angeles,
the series explores the complexities of social and racial tolerance through
characters whose lives intersect and collide.
'Charter is pleased to offer this sneak preview of 'Crash' On Demand along
with the accompanying sweepstakes online,' said Maria Rothschild, senior
director of video product management for Charter. 'Our customers value the
choice, variety and convenience of On Demand and we look forward to adding
'Crash' to the portfolio of outstanding content provided by Starz.'
'The debut of 'Crash' -- the first original dramatic series for Starz --
is one of the most highly anticipated programming events in our history,' said
Christine Carrier, Starz Entertainment senior vice president, affiliate sales
and marketing. 'Starz is very pleased to showcase full-length, compelling
episodes for Charter's On Demand customers. We believe that on-demand
sampling is a terrific means for 'Crash' to build a loyal audience and for all
Charter customers to get a reintroduction to the new Starz.'
No purchase is necessary to enter the charter.net sweepstakes.
