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As Of Tomorrow, January 15, DIRECTV Latin America Adds Disney Channel To Its
Basic Programming Line-Up Across The Region

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As of tomorrow, January
15, Disney Channel will rejoin the programming line-up on DIRECTV Latin
America's basic distribution.
Diego Lerner, president of The Walt Disney Company-Latin America and
general manager of Disney Channel and Fox Kids Latin America, said, "This is
great news to begin the year. Both companies have worked intensely to
reestablish the service and satisfy consumer expectations. This launch propels
the expansion of Disney Channel in its new stage as a basic channel and
greatly increases the number of subscribers who can now enjoy the magic of
Disney throughout Latin America."
Larry N. Chapman, president of DIRECTV Latin America, LLC, commented, "We
are very pleased to have Disney Channel back on our channel line-up. DIRECTV
Latin America wanted Disney's excellent programming back as part of its offer,
and this is now a reality. DIRECTV Latin America subscribers can now enjoy
Disney's high-quality, family-friendly programming. This new addition to
DIRECTV's basic line-up is yet another indication of our commitment to our
subscribers."
Disney Channel will become immediately available to 1.3 million
subscribers in the region excluding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
where the U.S. version of the Disney Channel is already available.
Disney Channel has an exciting programming line-up planned for January
that is packed with fun. During the "Wonderful World of Disney" block every
Sunday evening, the channel presents fabulous films for the entire family to
enjoy, such as "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins";
"Inspector Gadget's Last Case"; and "Air Bud 4: Seventh Inning Fetch."
On January 24, Disney Channel premieres the second season of the popular
series "That's so Raven," starring Raven Symone. The first episode of the
second season will air during a special premiere prior to the programming
marathon called "Your Visions of Raven." In keeping with the special powers
of the star's show, Disney Channel invites its audience to try out their skill
at psychic powers and predicting the future by voting on http://www.disneylatino.com
and http://www.disney.com.br to determine which of the episodes will be seen in the
marathon.
Every weekend at noon, Disney Channel airs a new segment of "Disney
Princesses" featuring two animated series whose stars are princesses: Jasmine
in "Aladdin" and Ariel in Disney's "Little Mermaid."
And as always, the channel continues to air its stellar original
productions created specially for the local markets: "Playhouse Disney,"
"Zapping Zone," "Disney Planet" and "Disney's Art Attack."

Disney Channel Network
Launched in July 2000 for Spanish-speaking Latin America and in 2001 for
the Brazilian territory, Disney Channel presents a variety of original and
acquired programming, airing 24 hours a day, for kids 2 to 14 years-old and
their families. The channel broadcasts four exclusive original productions:
"Playhouse Disney," "Zapping Zone," "Disney Planet" and "Art Attack"; in
addition to cartoons; series; feature films; Disney's animated hits; and
special events.
Disney Channel includes daily blocks of programming created specifically
to satisfy the tastes of Latin American families, from the youngest children
to pre-teens and adults. These are: "Playhouse Disney," an original production
for pre-school kids and their caregivers, with shows such as "Book of Pooh,"
"Stanley" and "Rolie Polie Olie"; "Toon," with kids' favorite animated
characters, such as "House of Mouse" and "Buzz Lightyear: Star Command";
"Tween," which includes "Zapping Zone," an original production, as well as hip
series for pre-teens and teens, such as "Lizzie McGuire" and "Kim Possible";
and "Family," a block especially designed for the entire family to watch with
hit movies, such as "Monsters, Inc." and "The Sleeping Beauty," as well as
other Disney animated classics. The channel has the support of two websites,
http://www.disneylatino.com (Spanish) and http://www.disney.com.br (Portuguese). Press can
received additional information on our specialized websites:
http://www.disneychannelpack.com (Spanish) and http://www.disneychannelpack.com.br
(Portuguese).
Disney Channel was created and launched by Walt Disney Television
International-Latin America. WDTVI-LA is responsible for the free and pay
television business in Latin America, including sales, production and
development of programs, and the development and administration of the Disney
Channel and Fox Kids, as well as other international broadcasting investments.

DIRECTV Latin America
DIRECTV is a leading direct-to-home satellite television service in Latin
America and the Caribbean. Currently, the service reaches approximately
1.5 million customers in the region, in a total of 28 markets. DIRECTV is
currently available in: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto
Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela and several Caribbean island
nations.
DIRECTV Latin America, LLC is a multinational company owned by DIRECTV
Latin America Holdings, a subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation;
Darlene Investments, LLC, an affiliate of the Cisneros Group of Companies, and
an affiliate of Grupo Clarin. DIRECTV Latin America and its principal
operating companies have offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sao Paulo,
Brazil; Cali, Colombia; Mexico City, Mexico; Carolina, Puerto Rico; Fort
Lauderdale, USA; and Caracas, Venezuela. For more information on DIRECTV Latin
America please visit http://www.directvla.com.
Hughes Electronics Corporation is a world-leading provider of digital
multichannel television entertainment, broadband satellite networks and
services, and global video and data broadcasting.



SOURCE DIRECTV Latin America
Web Site: http: http://www.directvla.com http://www.disneylatino.com

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