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Q Television Network Delivers; Sample Broadcast Viewers Embrace the Nation's Premiere 24/7 Gay and Lesbian Television Network 5/18/2004 6:00:00 AM
NEW ORLEANS, May 18, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Q Television Network (PINK SHEETS: QBID) announced today the successful completion of its five-hour test broadcast on Saturday, May 15th.
The sample broadcast signal was available throughout all of North America, beginning at 10:00 a.m. PST. In addition, Cox Cable in New Orleans and Comcast in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and Everett, Washington, offered the broadcast to their viewers.
Viewers were presented highlights from the network, which included a first look at "I Will, I Do, We Did," an original documentary about gay marriage. The sample broadcast also ran several sneak previews of motion pictures, as well as specials and documentaries.
"The public has finally gotten a chance to see firsthand the unique programming Q Television Network will deliver for our third quarter launch," notes President of Programming and Acquisitions Steven Grunberg. "We encourage everyone to call their cable network or digital satellite provider and request Q Television Network."
Company Overview
This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Safe Harbor ( aka: "..amy port in a storm.." ) Statement
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the television network's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the risks described from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
For more information on the Q Television Network (www.qtelevision.com), call the toll-free hotline: (888) 594-7766, or the corporate headquarters: (760) 323-4455.
SOURCE: Q Television Network
Q Television Network, New Orleans
Kendra Van Nostran, 504-949-3999
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