Bright House Networks of Michigan Adds ESPN2 High Definition
Livonia, MI, April 4, 2007
Bright House Networks of Michigan announced today the addition of ESPN2HD (High Definition) to its high definition package. As the leading provider of cable television, high-speed Internet and digital phone services, Bright House Networks' ESPN2 HD allows customers games with true widescreen perspective, 5.1 surround sound and brilliant, crystal clear pictures.
Bright House's ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD will deliver more than 7,000 hours in high definition this year. Furthermore, more than 95% of ESPN and ESPN2's studio programming originates in HD, including SportsCenter, NFL Countdown, NFL Monday Night Countdown, NFL Live and Baseball Tonight, ESPN2's Cold Pizza and 1st and 10 will begin airing in HD this June. In addition to live sports programming, ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD produce individual programs, movies and series from ESPN Original Entertainment.
"ESPN2 High Definition is another upgrade to Bright House's already existing HD package, ensuring incredible picture quality and instant coverage, keeping sports fans up-to-date on their favorite programs," said Robert McCann, President of Bright House Networks of Michigan. In 2006, ESPN2 HD telecasted over 325 High Definition sporting events including Major League Baseball, College Football, College Basketball, National Hot Rod Association, and other studio programming. This year, ESPN2's coverage of NASCAR will be exclusively available in High Definition on ESPN2 HD.
Bright House Networks' ESPN2 HD programming highlights:
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NASCAR Busch Series (Fridays and Saturdays now until November): ESPN2 is home to 29 of 35 NASCAR Busch Series. The Busch Series is a unique mixture of both experienced drivers and amateur drivers. All races are telecast in HD and include feeds from all in-car cameras.
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NASCAR Now (Monday thru Thursday, 6:30 p.m. and Sundays, times vary): ESPN2 is the destination for "Six Days of NASCAR knowledge" every week. NASCAR Now provides racing fans with the latest news and highlights from the track, as well as in-depth interviews with drivers and behind-the-scenes specials from the team garages. Host Erik Kuselias will be joined by a slew of anchors and reporters, including NASCAR Cup Champion crew chief Tim Brewer and five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) all-star Brad Daugherty, among others.
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NBA Coast to Coast (Tuesdays in season, 9:00 p.m.): Every Tuesday during the NBA regular season, NBA Coast to Coast covers the night's pro hoops action with highlights, expert analysis and unique, live "look-ins" on games around the country. NBA Coast to Coast includes all the night's live games, giving fans a quick look at the action around the league as it unfolds. John Saunders hosts the show with analyst contributions from Greg Anthony, Tim Legler, Stephen A. Smith, March Stein and Ric Bucher.
ESPN2 HD can be seen on Channel 296 to those who subscribe to the HD Pak. Bright House Networks provides customers the very best in video, high speed data and phone service. For additional information, please visit www.michigan.mybrighthouse.com or call 866-898-9101.
BHN of Michigan currently provides services to Farmington, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, and Redford Township.
About Bright House Networks
Advance/Newhouse Communications provides day-to-day management of Bright House Networks cable systems pursuant to its partnership with Time Warner Entertainment. Bright House Networks serves more than two million customers in several large markets that include Tampa Bay and Central Florida (Orlando), Indianapolis, Birmingham, Bakersfield and Detroit, along with several other smaller systems in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The high-growth Tampa/Central Florida markets are contiguous and form one of the country's largest cable clusters.
Nearly 100% of Bright House Networks customers have high-speed data (HSD), Video-on-Demand (VOD) and Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) available to them. Bright House Networks also makes available Digital Video Recorders (DVR) that have become immensely popular with customers. The company's Florida operations currently deliver nearly 300 channels to customers and were among the first in the country to offer High Definition Television signals (HDTV). Since its introduction, HDTV has achieved impressive acceptance with Bright House Networks customers who are equipped to receive the signals. Bright House Networks also offers HSD customers a choice of Multiple Internet Service Providers (MISP). The company recently commenced deployment of Digital Phone in Tampa Bay, Central Florida, and Michigan.
Exceptional customer service, free-of-charge, 24 hours per day, local and seven days per week is the company's cornerstone of its business and top priority across all operating units. Public affairs, social responsibility and community involvement continue as major initiatives for the company as an ongoing commitment to the families and communities Bright House Networks serves. This includes long-term commitments to education and to what matters in the lives of the Bright House Networks customers.
