Cine Sony Television, DirecTV In Distribution Deal

Cine Sony Television (CST), Sony Pictures Television’s Spanish-language U.S. cable network specializing in blockbuster Hollywood movies, announced today a major long-term term distribution agreement with DirecTV, one of the world’s leading providers of digital television entertainment.

Beginning today, DirecTV will include Cine Sony Television’s programming in its most popular Más packages. As part of this agreement, DirecTV customers will now have access to Cine Sony Television’s Hollywood programming featuring box-office hits, dramas, comedies, thrillers and more, with each movie presented uncut.

“This comprehensive agreement between DirecTV and Cine Sony Television significantly expands the network’s ability to deliver box-office hits to the rapidly growing Spanish-language U.S. television audience who is passionate about films, especially Hollywood blockbusters,” said Superna Kalle, SVP, networks, Sony Pictures Television and general manager, CST. “We are excited to introduce our premium entertainment experience — Hollywood Vive Aqui (Hollywood Lives Here) to DirecTV’s Hispanic customers and to become their new favorite source for Hollywood hits in Spanish.”

” DirecTV is committed to providing our Más customers with the best quality programming available,” said Emma Brackett, VP, content and programming, DirecTV. “With the addition of Hollywood blockbusters from Cine Sony to our platform, we continue to strengthen our position as a premiere destination for Spanish-language viewers.”