The Cable Show 2010 to Feature an Evening with NBC Universal at Universal Studios Hollywood

WASHINGTON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- A highlight for participants at The Cable Show 2010 will undoubtedly be an evening at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.  The Cable Show and NBC Universal are pleased to announce that all delegates and exhibitors at the 59th Annual Convention and International Exposition of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) are invited to "NBC Universal Connection," an evening of fun and excitement at the world famous theme park on Wednesday, May 12.  The Cable Show 2010 will take place May 11-13, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

"The Cable Show is a key industry event and returning to Los Angeles after 14 years," said Bridget Baker, President, TV Networks Distribution, NBC Universal.  "Universal Studios Hollywood is the perfect location for Wednesday night's 'NBC Universal Connection'. It will be a red carpet, A-list, Hollywood affair reflecting cable's contribution to the media landscape."

As guests of NBC Universal, Cable Show attendees are invited to ride thrilling attractions, including The Simpsons Ride™ and Shrek 4-D™, as well as experience the behind-the-scenes Universal Studio Tour showcasing iconic movie sets featured in thousands of movie and television productions. Guests will also have a panoramic view of the dynamic transformation taking place on the historic studio lot, including enhanced New York and Brownstone Streets and a recently constructed modern urban cityscape, soon to be the largest modern urban backlot shooting location in Los Angeles, as well as other new locations.

The evening will also feature refreshments, free transportation from the Convention Center and select convention hotels, and a live concert performance by a popular multi-platinum selling, Grammy-award winning band.  

"NBC Universal is rolling out the red carpet for Cable Show attendees for what promises to be a very fun and memorable evening," added Barbara York, Senior Vice President, NCTA.  "We are thrilled to be able to offer delegates an opportunity to visit Universal Studios, the home of great television and film, and one of America's leading sources of entertainment."

Further event details forthcoming.  For additional information for The Cable Show, visit www.thecableshow.com or contact NCTA's Department of Industry Affairs, at 202/222-2430.

NCTA is the principal trade association for the U.S. cable industry, representing cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation's cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks. The cable industry is the nation's largest broadband provider of high-speed Internet access, serving more than 40 million customers, after investing more than $145 billion to build two-way digital networks with fiber optic technology. Cable companies also provide state-of-the-art digital telephone service to more than 20 million American consumers.

About NBC Universal:

NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

SOURCE The Cable Show 2010