Tiscali UK and Disney announce video on demand agreement

• Over 400 hours of Disney-ABC International Television programming available on-demand through Tiscali TV from February 2008
• Includes favourites such as Lost, Desperate Housewives
  and Grey’s Anatomy

London, 31st January 2008 - Tiscali UK, the broadband telephone and media company, today announces a strategic licensing agreement with Disney-ABC International Television, to offer over 400 hours of premium content on-demand to Tiscali TV subscribers, in a post-DVD window, including ratings blockbusters such as Lost, Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy,as well as other long-running acclaimed favourites, such as Scrubs.

The huge choice of programming will be available to view on C1, Tiscali TV’s exclusive VOD channel, open to subscribers as part of the Entertainment Mix. This adds to the already existing array of on-demand US and UK content on C1 including Doctor Who, Sex And The City and Life On Mars, alongside other standalone VOD channels on the platform such as 4OD and HBO On-Demand.

Jonathan Sykes, Managing Director, Content Strategy, Tiscali TV, says: “ We’re delighted to be adding to our already hugely diverse library of top quality drama and comedy with the some of the most watched and talked about US shows of recent years. This agreement with Disney means Tiscali TV customers can be even further satisfied with subscribing to the most comprehensive VOD service available, as well as continuing to receive all their favourite linear TV channels.”

Jim Brehm, Senior Vice President, Sales, Disney-ABC International Television EMEA said: “ We’re pleased to be working with Tiscali TV to give their subscribers access to some of the hottest, most talked about series on international TV, whenever they want to enjoy them. We’re committed to working with the strongest international new media partners to bring our content to audiences in flexible ways, which enhance audience’s connection with our content.”