Cine Sony TV To Launch On Comcast Cable

Spanish language movie network Cine Sony Television has reached a distribution deal with Comcast Cable, the network announced Tuesday.  

The Sony Pictures Television-owned service’s lineup of uncensored Spanish-language Hollywood films, music and TV series is now available to Comcast’s Xfinity customers on the operator's broadly-distributed Latino TV package, as well as on Xfinity On Demand and Xfinity.com/tv, according to network officials.

“We are committed to providing quality entertainment to the broadest range of TV viewers who would like more Spanish-language Hollywood content. With this multi-year Comcast deal we are now able to reach a significant amount of viewers who make up this vibrant market and drive box-office success,” said Superna Kalle, senior vice president, networks, Sony Pictures Television and general manager, Cine Sony Television in a statement.  

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