E! Scores With Red Carpet Coverage

LOS ANGELES: E! International Network delivered its most-watched red carpet season ever, with coverage of the Golden Globes, Grammys, BAFTAs, SAG Awards and Academy Awards.

In metered markets—Australia, Italy and the U.K.—Live From the Red Carpet ratings increased 53 percent over the previous year. In the U.K., the reach marked an increase of 75 percent over 2009. E! Online localized websites in France, Germany, Italy, the U.K. and Australia delivered over one million visits and over 12 million page views during the award show period, marking an average 101-percent growth over 2009.

“We’re thrilled with the international success of the 2010 awards season," said Duccio Donati, the executive VP of Comcast International Media Group. "Our strong year on year growth in both the linear and non-linear space is a clear sign that international audiences are increasingly identifying the E! International Network as the home of the best red carpet coverage and are trusting E! to deliver only the very best interviews with A-listers, entertainment news and fashion commentary, as their favorite stars make their way down the red carpet at the entertainment world’s top award shows.”