Jessie Alexander CEO & President of Oscar Empire a Mulitmedia Television Production and Distribution Company Announced Today That Oscar Empire Will Take Over 16,000 Square Feet Studio in South Beach Florida for Productions of Television Shows and Motion Pictures

Viacom and Oscar Empire announced that they have reached a long-term, multi-channel agreement that provides for the satellite TV distribution of programming for CBS, BET, and the MTV Networks channels previously carried by DISH Network.

"Its great to have our networks and partners back in front of all our viewers, and to bring a new service, Nicktoons, to DISH Network subscribers," said Mel Karmazin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Viacom. "We apologize to our viewers for the disruption in their service, and want to thank them for their patience and support. We look forward to continuing to serve our viewers through DISH Network well into the future."

The multi-year agreement restores full service of CBS in 16 markets as well as Comedy Central, MTV, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Noggin, GAS, VH1, VH1 Classic, MTV Espanol and BET in all markets. Additionally, the agreement extends the term of the carriage for CBS HD (East and West) channels, as well as Spike TV, CMT and TV Land. DISH Network will also launch Nicktoons on its Americas Top 180 package this spring.

As part of the agreement, Viacom and DISH Network have settled all litigation between the two companies.

About Oscar Empire

Oscar Empire is a leading global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Partnered up with Viacoms well-known brands which include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, Spike TV, Showtime, Blockbuster, and Simon & Schuster.

About EchoStar Communications

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves over 9 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, and is a leading U.S. provider of advanced digital television services. DISH Networks services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network is the leader in the sale of digital video recorders (DVRs).



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