DISH Adds getTV & Cine Sony Television

CULVER CITY/ENGLEWOOD: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and DISH Network have signed long-term carriage agreements for the channels Sony Movie Channel, Cine Sony Television and getTV.

The agreements include first-time nationwide U.S. distribution of classic TV channel getTV, the addition of Spanish-language Hollywood movie and entertainment network Cine Sony Television on DishLATINO, and continued distribution of the English-language network Sony Movie Channel.

“Sony Movie Channel, Cine Sony Television and getTV each offer a distinctive brand of high-quality entertainment that successfully serves viewers’ continued demand for premium content on television,” said Tom Troy, the senior VP of distribution for networks in the U.S. at SPT. “Each network has a unique voice that will resonate across the nation, whether it be for those who enjoy timeless television, film favorites or recent Hollywood movies in Spanish.”

“With the holiday season in full swing, getTV offers DISH families even more entertainment to enjoy together,” said Andrew LeCuyer, DISH’s VP of programming. “Our partnership expands DISH’s collection of classic TV programming, providing DISH customers with timeless shows and movies for all generations.”

“We are continually looking to add new channels that connect our customers with content that speaks to them,” added Alfredo Rodriguez, the VP of DishLATINO. “With Cine Sony, we are bringing more entertainment options to our customers who prefer watching TV in Spanish, but also want to enjoy popular movies originally filmed in English.”