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INVESTIGATION REMINDER: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against AT&T Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Financial markets, Finance, Equity securities, Stock market, Financial economics, Corporate finance, DirecTV, High-definition television, Securities Class Action, Stock, Share

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

Key Points: 
  • The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
  • AT&T issued 1.185 billion new shares of stock in June 2018 directly to former shareholders of Time Warner in relation to its acquisition of that company.
  • In fact, the Company significantly raised prices while also eliminating discounts for DirecTV Now, resulting in subscriber loss.
  • The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against AT&T Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, March 2, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Financial markets, Finance, Equity securities, Stock market, Financial economics, Corporate finance, DirecTV, High-definition television, Securities Class Action, Stock, Share

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

Key Points: 
  • The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
  • AT&T issued 1.185 billion new shares of stock in June 2018 directly to former shareholders of Time Warner in relation to its acquisition of that company.
  • In fact, the Company significantly raised prices while also eliminating discounts for DirecTV Now, resulting in subscriber loss.
  • The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

SATELLITE 2019 Adds Speakers from DuPont, AT&T, Sigfox, and National Science Foundation to Conference Program

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
DirecTV, High-definition television, Satellite, Economic history

SATELLITE 2019 welcomes the following featured speakers:

Key Points: 
  • SATELLITE 2019 welcomes the following featured speakers:
    David Reichert executes global business development for DuPont's Electronics and Imaging Interconnect Solutions defense segment.
  • Navid joined AT&T via DIRECTV in 2004 and has held various positions with the company related to satellite systems development.
  • Head, Office of International Science & Engineering, National Science Foundation
    Rebecca Keiser, Ph.D. joined the Office of International Science and Engineering in 2015.
  • "This year's lineup of continues to grow, adding speakers with different perspectives and diverse backgrounds," said Jeffrey Hill, Chairman of SATELLITE 2019.

BYUtv Announces Production Of Long-Awaited "Christmas Jars" Movie Adaptation

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Television technology, High-definition television, Television, Brigham Young University, BYU TV, DirecTV, Cable television, Television in the United States, Dish Network

BYUtv provides families more than 1,700 hours of entertaining and compelling programming they can enjoy together.

Key Points: 
  • BYUtv provides families more than 1,700 hours of entertaining and compelling programming they can enjoy together.
  • BYUtv is available in 50 million homes in every state of the country on DISH Network, DirecTV and 146 other major cable systems.
  • A digital pioneer, BYUtv was the first U.S. television network to stream all of its content live and unencrypted over the internet.
  • Muse Entertainment is a leading film and television production company and international distributor known for its well-crafted and high-quality productions.

AT&T AUDIENCE Network Brings Back Original Comedy Series "Loudermilk" For 3rd Season

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
DirecTV, Television, Audience

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* AUDIENCE Network has picked upits original comedy series "Loudermilk"for a 3rd season.

Key Points: 
  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* AUDIENCE Network has picked upits original comedy series "Loudermilk"for a 3rd season.
  • I'm looking forward to working with Pete, Big Branch, and AT&T AUDIENCE Network on season 3!"
  • AT&T AUDIENCE Network brings fresh, provocative content exclusively to DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, DIRECTV NOW, and WATCH TV customers.
  • AT&T AUDIENCE Network brings viewers real drama with its original documentaries "Give Us This Day" and "Alone In The Game"and intimate celebrity interviews on "Off Camera with Sam Jones."

Evolution LA Joins Forces with FanDuel on "Walk Away" Ad Campaign with Former NFL/ Buffalo Bills Cornerback Vontae Davis

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Daily fantasy sports, Sports, National Football League, FanDuel, Vontae Davis, DirecTV, Buffalo Bills, American football in the United States

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Evolution LA edited FanDuel's latest hit commercial featuring former NFL Buffalo Bills Cornerback Vontae Davis as part of a campaign to promote the company's daily fantasy website.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Evolution LA edited FanDuel's latest hit commercial featuring former NFL Buffalo Bills Cornerback Vontae Davis as part of a campaign to promote the company's daily fantasy website.
  • The :30 second ad debuted during Thanksgiving on DIRECTV Sunday Ticket and NBCU properties, and is also running on digital, television and social media platforms.
  • Davis recently retired from professional football during a game on the second week of the season.
  • Evolution worked closely with director Steve Giraldi and producer John Shepphird from the FanDuel group to edit this timely spot.

AT&T AUDIENCE Network Picks Up Critically Acclaimed Original Series "Mr. Mercedes" For 3rd Season

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Monday, November 19, 2018
DirecTV, Television, Economy of the United States, Audience, Science and technology in the United States, AT&T

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the dramatic finale of season 2 of "Mr. Mercedes," AT&T AUDIENCE Network has picked upthis critically acclaimed dramafor a 3rd season.

Key Points: 
  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the dramatic finale of season 2 of "Mr. Mercedes," AT&T AUDIENCE Network has picked upthis critically acclaimed dramafor a 3rd season.
  • "AT&T AUDIENCE Network has been a great partner and we are delighted to continue this journey with them," said Tom Lesinski, CEO, Sonar Entertainment.
  • AT&T AUDIENCE Network brings fresh, provocative content exclusively to DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, DIRECTV NOW, and WATCH TV customers.
  • It's committed to pushing the envelope with a growing slate of critically acclaimed original series.

AT&T and Fox Networks Group Renew Multi-Year Deal Across AT&T's Distribution Platforms

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Sunday, November 18, 2018
Television, DirecTV, Fox Entertainment Group, Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Sports, Fox, FX

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* and Fox Networks Group have renewed a multi-year deal to continue distribution of Fox programming across AT&T's video platforms DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and AT&T U-verse.

Key Points: 
  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* and Fox Networks Group have renewed a multi-year deal to continue distribution of Fox programming across AT&T's video platforms DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and AT&T U-verse.
  • "Fox has worked with us in this deal to deliver more choice for consumers and better value to AT&T customers."
  • Fox Networks Group (FNG) is a primary operating unit of 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA).
  • FNG consists ofFox Television Group, which includesFox Broadcasting Companyand 20thCentury Fox Television;Fox Sports Media Group; Fox Cable Networks, which includesFX Networks and National Geographic Partners; and Fox Networks Group Europe and Latin America.

Hemisphere Media Group Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

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Monday, November 5, 2018
DirecTV, Television, Satellite television, High-definition television, Channel 1, NASDAQ, Broadcasting

MIAMI, Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMTV) ("Hemisphere" or the "Company"), the only publicly traded pure-play U.S. media company targeting the high growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading broadcast and cable television and digital content platforms, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMTV) ("Hemisphere" or the "Company"), the only publicly traded pure-play U.S. media company targeting the high growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading broadcast and cable television and digital content platforms, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
  • The nine-month period was also impacted by the blackout of WAPA on DirecTV during the second quarter of 2018.
  • During the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company funded $12.1 million into Canal 1.
  • The following tables set forth the Company's financial performance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, as well as select financial data as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

HughesNet High-Speed Satellite Internet Service Now Launched in Peru

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Broadband, Satellite Internet access, Hughes Europe, Information and communications technology, Hughes Communications, DirecTV

GERMANTOWN, Md., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced the launch of HughesNet high-speed satellite Internet service in Peru.

Key Points: 
  • GERMANTOWN, Md., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced the launch of HughesNet high-speed satellite Internet service in Peru.
  • Hughes pioneered satellite Internet for the mass market, and to date, there are over 1.2 million HughesNet subscribers in the Americas, making it the world's largest high-speed satellite Internet service.
  • For more information about HughesNet satellite Internet service in Peru, please visit: www.hughesnet.com.pe
    Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in broadband satellite technology and services for home and office.
  • Its flagship high-speed satellite Internet service is HughesNet, the world's largest satellite network with over 1.2 million residential and business customers across North and South America.