ABC/Disney Authenticated Watch Apps now working for Dish Network Subscribers

[BobMurdoch]

[FONT=&quot]ESPN and Disney/ABC Television Group Launch WATCH Authenticated Products to DISH Customers[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Live Linear Channel Streams and On Demand Content from WATCH ABC, WATCH ABC Family, WATCH Disney Channel, WATCH Disney XD and WatchESPN Now Available to DISH Video Subscribers at Home and On-the-Go via Multiple Devices[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]ENGLEWOOD, Colo.[/FONT] & BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In the weeks immediately following the announcement of their groundbreaking, multi-year distribution deal, DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQISH) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSEIS) today announced the availability of WATCH ABC, WATCH ABC Family, WATCH Disney Channel, WATCH Disney XD and WatchESPN, enabling DISH's 14 million video subscribers to access live and on-demand news, entertainment and sports programming on computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and connected devices. Access to WATCH Disney Junior as well as authenticated services from SEC ESPN Network and Longhorn Network will launch later this year.
[FONT=&quot]DISH customers can now conveniently watch live programming from ABC Family, Disney Channel and Disney XD as well as live network streams of ABC, which are currently available in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Fresno, Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham. Additionally, live events and programming from ESPN networks - including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and ESPN Deportes - are now accessible. ESPN Goal Line and ESPN Buzzer Beater will also be available on WatchESPN when those channels are in season. Video subscribers will need to log in with their DISH online IDs and passwords to access all services. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]In addition to live streaming, DISH video subscribers can watch the most current episodes of ABC and ABC Family original series the day after they air online at ABC.com and ABCFamily.com or on smartphones and tablets via the WATCH ABC and WATCH ABC Family apps, which are available free to download in the App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore and Windows Store. WATCH ABC is also accessible on Apple TV. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]DISH customers can access live and popular on-demand programming from Disney Channel and Disney XD online at WATCHDisneyChannel.com and WATCHDisneyXD.com. The WATCH Disney Channel and WATCH Disney XD apps are free to download in the App Store and Amazon Appstore. The networks are also accessible on Apple TV and Roku. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]For WatchESPN, DISH video subscribers can visit WatchESPN.com on their computers for live access to ESPN networks. Customers with a supported smartphone or tablet can also download the free WatchESPN app by visiting the App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore or Windows Store. The app features access to live content and on-demand video clips. WatchESPN live programming and on-demand clips are also available on Xbox 360, Xbox One, Apple TV and Roku. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]About DISH[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]DISH Network Corporation[/FONT] (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides approximately 14.057 million satellite TV customers, as of Dec. 31, 2013, with the highest quality programming and technology with the most choices at the best value. Subscribers enjoy a high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com.
[FONT=&quot]About The Walt Disney Company[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The Walt Disney Company[/FONT], together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise with five business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenues of $45 billion in its Fiscal Year 2013.
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[FONT=&quot]DISH
John Hall, 303.723.1968
johnw.hall@dish.com
or
Disney/ABC Television Group
Karen Hobson, 818.460.7044
karen.hobson@disney.com
or
ESPN, Inc.
Kristie Chong Adler, 646.547.5637
kristie.chong@espn.com [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Source: DISH Network Corporation[/FONT]

 

[bluegras]

when will the ondemand content come to dish network on the dish hopper

 

[satjay]

when will the ondemand content come to dish network on the dish hopper

I don't think anyone really knows....

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[BobMurdoch]

When they have a press release announcing it, I'm guessing....

 

[DWS44]

I don't think anyone really knows....

I've heard that discussed a few times on here...Are Hopper Apps of these a really a possibility, or just something we all came up with during all the speculation? Has Dish ever commented or been asked about the possibility?

 

[D. Manley]

I've heard that discussed a few times on here...Are Hopper Apps of these a really a possibility, or just something we all came up with during all the speculation? Has Dish ever commented or been asked about the possibility?

The original ESPN press release was fairly explicit that the streaming content will be available on both mobile devices and, in the home. I now expect it to be available either through an app or on demand but, that's just my personal extrapolation from the press release.

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[neljtorres]

Thanks Set them up on my two rokus and my android telephone working great!

 

[Tampa8]

ESPNGo online works with no problems.

 

[tigerfan33]

Congrats guys!
I'm officially jealous

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[tsc]

WatchESPN working on my iPhone 5s. No longer have to use the in-laws Comcast account.

 

[D. Manley]

WatchESPN working on my iPhone 5s. No longer have to use the in-laws Comcast account.

Now if we can just get the Hopper streaming to the big screen all will be right with the world.

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[bowens]

Now if we can just get the Hopper streaming to the big screen all will be right with the world.

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Yes. FSU baseball has 2 games on ESPN3 this weekend. I'd like to watch them on the TV.

 

[Bobby]

Yes. FSU baseball has 2 games on ESPN3 this weekend. I'd like to watch them on the TV.

You could with a Roku...

 

[negma]

Is this FREE for all? When I activated my Roku and Apple TV, there was no screen to enter DISH login and password. I am super glad it is working anyways..

 

[bluegras]

arent we suppose to be getting ondemand channels and apps for the dish hopper?

 

[krauser1]

arent we suppose to be getting ondemand channels and apps for the dish hopper?

How many times you going to ask this?

 

[bowens]

You could with a Roku...

Yeah, I do have a Roku in the bedroom but it's hooked up to a small TV. It will work for now, but I'll be happy when they get it working on the Hopper so I can watch on a big screen.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I've heard that discussed a few times on here...Are Hopper Apps of these a really a possibility, or just something we all came up with during all the speculation? Has Dish ever commented or been asked about the possibility?

I don't know of any Hopper apps besides the VOD content.


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[bluegras]

when will the VOD will be coming i wonder if there will lots of disney/abc movies?

 

[bellevuecoug]

when will the VOD will be coming i wonder if there will lots of disney/abc movies?

I'm wondering if we can finally get "Operation Dumbo Drop" On Demand. . .

Please please please please please please please . . .