Universal Titles Join ITVN’s Broadband Platform

IRVINE, November 9: Interactive Television Networks has
reached a deal to add titles from Universal Pictures to its IPTV platform,
beginning this December.

On demand titles will be available for a 24-hour viewing
period after rental.

"In addition to the 15 recently launched Starz and
Encore channels and up to 150 on demand movies per month, ITVN is excited to
offer our subscribers classic films from Universal Pictures' extensive library
as well as the most recently released theatrical hits," said Charles
Prast, the CEO of ITVN. "This has been an exciting time for ITVN with the
integration and launch of multiple services aimed to provide entertainment,
quality and value to our growing subscriber base. At ITVN we are 'Making TV
Smarter' by providing true a la carte services including on-demand feature
films, music videos, sports and niche programming. We are proud to be
delivering real choice and value to an ever growing number of households for
whom on demand and interactive entertainment over IP represents a better
television experience. We look forward to announcing additional mainstream
content partners as well as niche programmers who can take advantage of our
'narrowcast' capability to reach fans and monetize their content."

Other content providers include Setanta Sports, LacrosseTV,
and the action sports platform Union On Demand, among others.