FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, OCT. 28, 2004
DISH Network Broadcasts Presidential Candidate Documentaries on Pay-Per-View
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Oct. 28, 2004 - EchoStar Communications Corporation and its DISH Network(tm) (NASDAQ: DISH), the fastest growing television service provider in the last four years, announced today that it is broadcasting separate documentary films about presidential candidates President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry.
The documentaries, "George W. Bush: Faith in the White House" and "Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry," are available through Nov. 3 on channels 463 and 464 to more than 10 million customers on DISH On Demand Pay-Per-View.
"George W. Bush: Faith in the White House," portrays the President's faith and prayer life, and shows his unseen side -- from his childhood in Midland, Texas, to his time as governor of Texas, and into his role as the nation's chief executive. The documentary is based on two recent, best-selling, non-fiction books: "George W. Bush On God and Country," by Tom Freiling (Allegiance Press/FaithWorks) and "A Man of Faith: The Spiritual Journey of George W. Bush," by David Aikman (W Publishing Group).
"Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry," is a feature-length documentary about character and moral leadership during a time of national crisis. Loosely based on the best-selling book, "Tour of Duty," by Douglas Brinkley, "Going Upriver" examines the story of John Kerry and the key events that shaped his character and made him a national figure. The film emphasizes his bravery during the Vietnam War and his opposition to the war upon his return.
Each documentary is available for $3.99 and can be ordered by remote control, by calling 1-877 DISH PPV (347-4778), or by visiting www.dishnetwork.com/ppv.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 10.1 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(tm), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last four years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
About Grizzly Adams Productions
Named after its long-running NBC-TV series, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, Grizzly Adams Productions (www.grizzlyadams.tv/ (970) 663-3820), the producers of the Bush Faith documentary, have created more than 500 family-friendly TV specials and series for NBC, CBS, Discovery, Travel Channel, The Learning Channel, and other networks-including the popular PAX-TV series, Encounters with the Unexplained. The DVD version of the Bush Faith documentary is being distributed in the religious market by FaithWorks www.faithworksonline.com and in the secular trade by GoodTimes Entertainment www.goodtimes.com.
About Palisades Pictures
Palisades Pictures Entertainment Group is an independent film and entertainment company providing high-quality films P & A financing loans, the expertise to develop cost effective P & A campaigns and the industry relationships to build theater and video distribution. Palisades Pictures partners with established distribution companies to provide the marketing dollars and expertise to successfully release a film in theatres and on video.
Contacts:
Kelley Baca
EchoStar's DISH Network
(303) 723-2012
Carol Wilde
Grizzly Adams Productions, Inc.
(407) 765-2012
Keleigh Thomas
Ken Sunshine Consultants
(212) 691-2800
DISH Network Broadcasts Presidential Candidate Documentaries on Pay-Per-View
The documentaries, "George W. Bush: Faith in the White House" and "Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry," are available through Nov. 3 on channels 463 and 464 to more than 10 million customers on DISH On Demand Pay-Per-View.
"George W. Bush: Faith in the White House," portrays the President's faith and prayer life, and shows his unseen side -- from his childhood in Midland, Texas, to his time as governor of Texas, and into his role as the nation's chief executive. The documentary is based on two recent, best-selling, non-fiction books: "George W. Bush On God and Country," by Tom Freiling (Allegiance Press/FaithWorks) and "A Man of Faith: The Spiritual Journey of George W. Bush," by David Aikman (W Publishing Group).
"Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry," is a feature-length documentary about character and moral leadership during a time of national crisis. Loosely based on the best-selling book, "Tour of Duty," by Douglas Brinkley, "Going Upriver" examines the story of John Kerry and the key events that shaped his character and made him a national figure. The film emphasizes his bravery during the Vietnam War and his opposition to the war upon his return.
Each documentary is available for $3.99 and can be ordered by remote control, by calling 1-877 DISH PPV (347-4778), or by visiting www.dishnetwork.com/ppv.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 10.1 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(tm), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last four years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
About Grizzly Adams Productions
Named after its long-running NBC-TV series, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, Grizzly Adams Productions (www.grizzlyadams.tv/ (970) 663-3820), the producers of the Bush Faith documentary, have created more than 500 family-friendly TV specials and series for NBC, CBS, Discovery, Travel Channel, The Learning Channel, and other networks-including the popular PAX-TV series, Encounters with the Unexplained. The DVD version of the Bush Faith documentary is being distributed in the religious market by FaithWorks www.faithworksonline.com and in the secular trade by GoodTimes Entertainment www.goodtimes.com.
About Palisades Pictures
Palisades Pictures Entertainment Group is an independent film and entertainment company providing high-quality films P & A financing loans, the expertise to develop cost effective P & A campaigns and the industry relationships to build theater and video distribution. Palisades Pictures partners with established distribution companies to provide the marketing dollars and expertise to successfully release a film in theatres and on video.
Contacts:
Kelley Baca
EchoStar's DISH Network
(303) 723-2012
Carol Wilde
Grizzly Adams Productions, Inc.
(407) 765-2012
Keleigh Thomas
Ken Sunshine Consultants
(212) 691-2800
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