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Comcast, NBCU in on-demand pact US and broadband giant Comcast and NBC Universal (NBCU) are making the most-watched programmes from NBCU's broadcast and cable networks available on demand, starting in May. The agreement calls for the companies to make NBC Network primetime, late-night and daytime shows available in Comcast video-on-demand (VoD) markets served by NBC owned-and-operated stations, while the hit programmes from cable networks USA Network, Sci Fi Channel and Bravo will be available on demand in all Comcast VoD markets. Among the NBCU programmes to be made available are Law & Order: Special Victims Unit; Law & Order: Criminal Intent; The Office; Las Vegas; Conviction; Monk; Battlestar Galactica; Ghost Hunters; Celebrity Poker Showdown; The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; Late Night with Conan O'Brien; and Passions. "Our growing on-demand line-up of broadcast TV, movies, original content and great cable network shows gives customers access to the ultimate time-shifted viewing experience. With more than two billion VoD views since 2004, Comcast customers are showing their strong desire to watch what they want when they want on TV," said Steve Burke, chief operating officer of Comcast Corp and president of Comcast Cable. "NBCU's programmes are a great addition to our On Demand service, and this agreement will make many of their most popular broadcast and cable programmes available to our customers around the clock." David Zaslav, president of NBC Universal Cable, said: "We're committed to helping viewers enjoy our programmes in the ways that are most convenient for them. We're excited to work with Comcast to offer NBCU shows on a platform customers are embracing in record numbers." NBC Network primetime shows will be available to Comcast Digital Cable customers as early as midnight following their broadcast for 99 cents each. Late-night and daytime shows will be available at no additional charge. NBC Universal Cable shows will be added to the On Demand line-up in all Comcast VoD markets across the country later this year and will be available for the company's digital cable customers to view at no extra charge. Kris Sofley 31 Mar 2006 © C21 Media 2006 
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