ESPN2 HD Launching on Time Warner Cable's North Texas Lineup on May 11th

ESPN2 HD Launching on Time Warner Cable's North Texas Lineup on May 11th

ESPN and Time Warner Cable, the second largest cable television provider in the country, announced today the availability of ESPN2 HD to Time Warner Cable subscribers in North Texas.

"ESPN is excited to add ESPN2 HD to Time Warner Cable systems," said Ben Pyne, president, Disney and ESPN Networks Affiliate Sales and Marketing. "The growth of our network and the quality of programming it offers to subscribers make ESPN2 HD more important to sports fans than ever."

ESPN2 HD, a 24-hour high-definition simulcast service of ESPN2, will be available to all expanded basic customers with a Time Warner HD receiver on Channel 785 beginning May 11, 2007.

"The launch of ESPN2 HD adds to our already robust HD lineup in North Texas," said Rob Moel, President Time Warner Cable North Texas. "We're excited to offer even greater variety to our customers here."

About ESPN HD

ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD will deliver more than 9,000 hours in high definition in 2007 including, but not limited to, ESPN's NASCAR coverage, NBA telecasts, MLS telecasts, MLB telecasts, College Football telecasts, National Hot Rod Association races and coverage of NFL Monday Night Football. 100 percent of ESPN and ESPN2's Bristol-based studio programming originates in high definition, including SportsCenter, NFL Countdown, NFL Monday Night Countdown, NFL Live, Monday Night Countdown and Baseball Tonight. In addition to live sports programming, ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD produce individual programs, movies and series from ESPN Original Entertainment.

About Time Warner Cable North Texas

Time Warner Cable brings the best in technology, innovation and entertainment to the North Texas community. With Digital Home Phone, Internet and television, Time Warner Cable North Texas now offers more digital and bundling options for its customers. Plus, Time Warner Cable delivers full- time, local customer service and technical support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, visit http://www.timewarnercable.com/dallas or call 972-PICK TWC.

Media Contacts:

ESPN
Rebecca Gertsmark
rebecca.gertsmark@espn.com 212-916-9304

Time Warner Cable
Gary Underwood
972-830-3822
gary.underwood@twcable.com

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Source: Time Warner Cable North Texas

Web site:

http://www.timewarnercable.com/dallas

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