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"The History Channel en espanol provides Latino consumers an unmatched window into their history and culture, with a rich perspective that is unique on the television landscape," said David Zagin, executive vice president of Distribution at A&E Television Networks. "We are delighted to be partnering with DISH Network, one of the nation's largest multichannel TV providers and a leader when it comes to delivering their Hispanic audience a rich and robust offering of quality programming."
"DISH Network is pleased to offer The History Channel en espanol, with its
unique schedule of quality programming tailored to the Latino audience," said
The History Channel en espanol will offer DishLATINO customers the best of
The History Channel together with programming that centers around Latino roots
and culture. In addition, the network will premiere a special schedule of
programming, starting in February, to help celebrate the launch of The History
Channel en espanol on DISH Network. This includes a week of Mexican-themed
programming, leading into the two-hour premiere of "The Mexican Revolution" on
The launch programming lineup follows below: Feb. 10 at 9-10 p.m. EST - Tsunami 2004: Waves of Death (Premiere) Feb. 17 at 7-8 p.m. EST - Biography: Augusto Pinochet (Premiere) Feb. 17 at 8-10 p.m. - The Pinochet Case Feb. 18-24 - Mexican-themed programming: * Feb. 18 at 6-7 p.m. EST - Mexico: God, Gold & Glory * Feb. 19 at 6-7 p.m. EST - Mexico: From Independence to the Alamo * Feb. 20 at 6-7 p.m. EST - Mexico: Battle for North America * Feb. 21 at 6-7 p.m. EST - Mexico: Revolution & Rebirth * Feb. 22 at 6-7 p.m. EST Special Presentation: Cinco de Mayo * Feb. 22 at 8-10 p.m. Special Presentation: Behind the Shadows * Feb. 23 at 8-10 p.m. Mexican Migration to the U.S. * Feb. 24 at 8-10 p.m. Mexican Revolution (Premiere) Mar. 1 at 8-9 p.m. EST - Champions of the World: Brazil Mar. 1 at 9-10 p.m. EST - Height of Passion: Real Madrid v. Barcelona
A special marketing initiative to support the launch of The History
Channel en espanol on DishLATINO is planned. New subscribers who sign up for
any of the DishLATINO packages will receive a DVD from two acclaimed series
about soccer (while supplies last). Featured on the DVD are "Height of Passion:
For more information on The History Channel en espanol, available in all DishLATINO packages on Ch.850, call 1-800-599-DISH (3474) or your DISH Network local retailer, or visit www.dishlatino.com.
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About THE HISTORY CHANNEL EN ESPANOL(TM)
THE HISTORY CHANNEL EN ESPANOL(TM) is a 24-hour television network
dedicated to the Spanish-speaking audience in the
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