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To: BillyG who wrote (36208)	9/25/1998 11:24:00 AM
From: Don Dorsey	Respond to of 50808

HDTV Enters New Era: 24-Hour Broadcasting Begins Saturday ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- In an event that has been compared to the launch of color television in 1951, Unity Motion is making entertainment history as it begins 24-hour HDTV broadcasting, Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998. This marks the first time around-the-clock high definition programming is available in the United States. Unity Motion, the groundbreaking high definition manufacturer and programmer, will air HD-1, its general entertainment channel. HD-1 features movies, sports, travel, children's programs, animation, art, music, and special features. By the end of 1998, Unity Motion will transmit two additional HD channels, one each for movies and sports. To meet their programming commitment, Unity Motion will spend $250 million on movies alone through the year 2000. "We're buying from film distributors, movie studios and independent filmmakers," said Kim Gamel, director of communications. "Now that we're broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, we welcome the opportunity to work with anyone interested in bringing quality HDTV shows to North America." "Our mission is to make HDTV a reality in the U.S. -- in a way that makes winners of consumers, high end home theater dealers, broadcasters, manufacturers and programmers," said Gamel. "This broadcast launch is one of many steps we will take toward achieving that goal." digitalproducer.com