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Comcast creates Web entertainment channel for Xfinity Black History
Month offerings
(February 8, 2013) Comcast has created a new premier Internet
destination site that brings together a wealth of black entertainment
content. Throughout February, Xfinity customers will gain access to
special programming celebrating Black History Month available across
Xfinity platforms -- TV, On Demand, online and on mobile devices --
recognizing the many contributions of the African-American culture and
community to the U.S. and the world.
"We are thrilled to celebrate Black History Month this year by sharing
with our customers the rich culture and contributions of the African
American community," said Ruben Mendiola, vice president and general
manager of Multicultural Video Services. "We invite all Xfinity
customers to visit our new online destination at xfinity.com/celebrateblacktv."
Xfinity.com/celebrateblacktv features award-winning movies, TV shows,
videos, celebrity interviews, groundbreaking and upcoming actors and
directors, behind-the-scenes footage, plus, the latest in entertainment
news. Xfinity subscribers will have access to exclusive content on
Xfinity On Demand and other services, while non-subscribers will also
have the opportunity to explore a range of entertainment options.
Xfinity's Black History Month programming includes films documentaries,
biographies, sports and specials featuring African American
entertainers, artists and historical leaders that have contributed to
the news, music and history of this country and the world. Highlights
include biographies of President Barack Obama, Aretha Franklin, Bill
Cosby, Boyz II Men, Gary Coleman, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Queen
Latifah, Richard Pryor, The Jackson 5, Tina Turner, Tyler Perry and
Whitney Houston from the BIO channel; sports specials from ESPN; music
videos from Music Choice and FUSE; Black History specials from the
History Channel, Lifetime, Shalom TV and TV One and feature films from
A&E and iN Demand.
This February also marks the third year of Xfinity's Black Cinema On
Demand, a year-round offering that features themed movie collections
that highlight African-American films, filmmakers and actors.
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