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Seattle Mariners Games Now Available in Super Clear High Definition Format on FSN HD
All of FSN's Mariners home telecasts and six road games to be shown on
Channel 664, making it the largest package of Mariners games in HD ever
available to Comcast customers
SEATTLE, March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA,
CMCSK) and FSN Northwest today announced that all of FSN's Seattle Mariners
home telecasts and six road games will be available to Comcast customers in
super clear high definition format (HDTV), beginning with the Mariners home
opener April 2nd against the Oakland Athletics.
HDTV technology provides video and audio that is clearer, sharper and
more vibrant than previous video transmission systems. The service is
available for customers with an HDTV-capable television set utilizing an
HD-enabled digital cable set-top box provided by Comcast.
"Our customers tell us that nothing beats watching a Mariners game in
person, but they say watching their favorite team in high definition from
the comfort of their living room comes pretty close; and, at least with
high-definition, they don't have to pay for parking," said Tom Pierce, VP
of Marketing and Sales for Comcast.
FSN is the leading provider of sports programming and production in the
Northwest, providing viewers a minimum of 120 live events per year in
high-definition featuring the Seattle Sonics, Seattle Mariners, Portland
Trail Blazers and NCAA football and basketball.
"FSN is continuously looking for ways to enhance the local sports fans'
viewing experience on our network and presenting such a significant package
of Mariners games on FSN HD is certainly a tremendous example of that
effort," said Mark Shuken, FSN Northwest Vice President and General
Manager. "We are fortunate to work with progressive teams such as the
Mariners and are proud to partner with them to meet the evolving needs of
our fans."
In addition to Mariners games, Comcast customers can choose from among
20 HDTV channels. They also can record and watch programs in high
definition utilizing Comcast's digital video recorder, which allows
customers to pause and rewind live high-definition television broadcasts.
To learn more about how to receive HDTV programming, please visit
www.comcast.com or call 1-888-COMCAST.
About Comcast Corporation:
Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading
provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services.
With 24.2 million cable customers, 11.5 million high-speed Internet
customers, and 2.5 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved
in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and
in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment
Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television,
PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One and four regional Comcast SportsNets. Comcast also
has a majority ownership in Comcast Spectacor, whose major holdings include
the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA
basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
About FSN:
FSN Northwest is the cable home of the Seattle Mariners, Seattle
SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Storm, Washington Huskies,
Washington State Cougars, Oregon State Beavers and Gonzaga Bulldogs. The
region reaches more than 3.4 million homes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana and Alaska. FSN reaches nearly 82 million homes through its 20
regional sports channels, and serves as the only supplier of national,
regional and local sports programming. For the latest up-to-the-minute
sports news and opinions, visit www.FoxSports.com.
Contacts:
Steve Kipp Jill Wiggins
Comcast FSN Northwest
425/398-6150 425/649-6960
steve_kipp@cable.comcast.com jwiggins@foxsports.net
SOURCE FSN Northwest
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