Charter To Launch HDNet & HDNet Movies Networks

25-Feb-03

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) and HDNet have agreed for the cable company to carry two around-the-clock, high-definition networks, HDNet and HDNet Movies. The initial deployments will be in University Park/Highland Park, Texas, located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and Glendale/Burbank, California. The agreement is the cable industry's first with HDNet and expands the growing lineup of programming now available to customers of Charter's high-definition Service.""We are pleased to be partnering with Charter to offer HDNet's networks to their HDTV customers, now and into the future,"" said Mark Cuban, co-founder and President of HDNet. ""Through agreements such as this one, we intend to expand HDNet's distribution and deliver the incredible HDTV experience to more viewers across the country.""""With more and more consumers purchasing high-definition televisions and demanding high-quality programming to match, Charter is proud to be the very first cable operator to offer HDNet,"" said Carl Vogel, Charter President and CEO. ""Our partnership with HDNet will enhance our current high-definition offering and further boost the entertainment value we're working to provide our customers every day.""HDNet Movies delivers a commercial-free schedule of full-length feature films converted from 35mm to high-definition, including titles from an extensive library of Warner Bros. films from a deal recently announced between HDNet and Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution. HDNet Movies will feature a mix of theatrical releases, made-for-TV movies, independent films, and shorts.The HDNet channel features a variety of HDTV programming, including live sports, sitcoms, dramas, action series, documentaries, travel programs, music concerts and shows, special events, and news features including the popular HDNet World Report. HDNet also offers a selection of classic and recent television series from a recently announced deal between HDNet and Paramount.In order to receive HDNet on Charter, customers will need to have an HDTV set and subscribe to Charter Digital Cable and Charter High Definition Service. Charter's High Definition Service is available for a monthly incremental charge.For more information about Charter Communications, visit www.charter.com. For more information about HDNet, visit www.hd.net.

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