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The Disneyland Report > Disney News > Disney and ESPN and Mediacom Communications sign distribution agreement Disney NewsDisney and ESPN and Mediacom Communications sign distribution agreementMediacom Communications (MCCC), through its operating subsidiaries, and Disney and ESPN Media Networks announced today that the companies have signed extensive, distribution agreements for Mediacom's existing Disney and ESPN networks and services. Mediacom will also add Disney Connection, ESPN360, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2 HD and ESPNU to its suite of services available to consumers. "Mediacom has a history of bringing its customers innovative programming and services to drive both viewer satisfaction and new revenue in its markets," said Sean Bratches, President, Disney and ESPN Networks, Affiliate Sales and Marketing. "We are thrilled to complete extensions to Mediacom's existing agreement as well as work with Mediacom to offer five additional Disney and ESPN products to its base of customers." "These agreements allow us to offer a rich and robust array of Disney and ESPN programming that meets the varied needs and interests of our customers," said Italia Commisso Weinand, Senior Vice President, Programming and Human Resources." About Disney and ESPN Media Networks: Disney ABC Cable Networks Group develops and manages all cable networks (non-sports) and kids' television programming worldwide for The Walt Disney Company. Additionally, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group manages Disney's interest in global television businesses, including 23 wholly owned international Disney Channels and the company's majority interest in the international JETIX channels (formerly known as Fox Kids) and Disney-branded and JETIX-branded programming blocks around the world, as well as the Walt Disney Television Animation unit. Disney ABC Cable Networks Group is also responsible for managing Disney's equity interest in the cable groups Lifetime Entertainment Services, A&E Television Networks and E! Networks. ESPN, Inc. is the world's leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring a portfolio of over 50 multimedia sports assets. The company is comprised of seven domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, ESPN Today), ESPN and ESPN2 HD, simulcast services, ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (networks, syndication, radio, web sites), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, SportsTicker, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants), and other growing new businesses including ESPN360 (Broadband), ESPN Mobile, ESPN on Demand, ESPN Interactive and ESPN PPV. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN. About Mediacom: Mediacom Communications is the nation's eighth largest cable television company and the leading cable operator focused on serving the smaller cities and towns in the United States. Mediacom Communications offers a wide array of broadband products and services, including traditional video services, digital television, video-on-demand, digital video recorders, high definition television and high-speed Internet access. Source: Press Release Return to Disney News.
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