DISH, MGM Strike Video-on-Demand Deal

ENGLEWOOD/LOS ANGELES, May 30: EchoStar Communications
Corporation’s DISH Network satellite TV platform has reached a deal to carry
current and library features from MGM on its VOD service, DISH On Demand, as
well as through its pay-per-view offerings.

Titles available under the
terms of the agreement include Casino Royale, Rocky Balboa and Flyboys. “This agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios demonstrates
our commitment to meeting our customers' demands to expand programming
variety,'' stated Andy Karofsky, the VP of programming for EchoStar. “MGM is a
great addition to both DISH On Demand and Pay-Per-View.''