Neil Smit, president and CEO, Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation and The Walt Disney Company announced a long-term, comprehensive distribution agreement that will deliver Disneys top quality sports, news and entertainment content to Comcasts Xfinity TV customers into the next decade on television, online, on tablets and handheld devices. For the first time ever, Comcasts Xfinity TV customers will be able to watch ESPN, ABC or Disney shows live or on demand and across multiple screens. The companies also agreed to collaborate over the term of the deal to create new, innovative viewing experiences for Xfinity TV customers.The networks and services covered by the agreement include: ABC, ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney XD, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, ESPNEWS, ESPN Classic, ESPN Goal Line, ESPN Buzzer Beater, ESPN 3D, ESPN GamePlan, ESPN FullCourt and ESPN3; retransmission consent for seven ABC-owned broadcast television stations as well as more than 10 high-definition networks. Additionally, Comcast will launch Disney Junior, a new 24-hour basic channel for preschool-age children, parents and caregivers. In total, 70 services are covered by the broad scope of this new agreement. We are very pleased to have reached this unprecedented and innovative, long-term agreement with Disney which embraces the future of entertainment and allows Comcast to continue to bring our vision of TV Everywhere to Xfinity customers whether at home or on the go, said Neil Smit, president and CEO, Comcast Cable. This landmark deal is a great example of what can be achieved when programmers and distributors collaborate and innovate together to meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers and enhance the viewing experience, added Anne Sweeney, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group.
