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Disney-ABC And MobiTV Partner For Mobile TV Users

Disney-ABC Television Group and MobiTV, the leader in mobile and broadband entertainment services, announced a content licensing agreement under which MobiTV will offer Disney Channel to MobiTV service subscribers.

The same content and programming as seen on cable and satellite television is now available to MobiTV service subscribers on their enabled wireless handsets via MobiTV's carrier partners.

Now available through a dedicated channel on MobiTV's wireless television subscription service, Disney Channel on MobiTV is live, linear programming featuring full-length episodes of hit Disney Channel series HANNAH MONTANA and PHINEAS AND FERB, as well as films from the wildly popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise.

The service also includes Playhouse Disney, a daily morning programming block for preschoolers and their caregivers featuring a wide array of content including the critically-acclaimed series "BUNNYTOWN, HANDY MANNY and MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE.

As the leader in mobile and broadband entertainment services, MobiTV is driving the convergence of mobile, content and technology; delivering live television, premium and primetime programming, video-on-demand, satellite and digital music services from the top broadcast and cable television networks and major music labels to millions of global users. Founded in 1999, MobiTV is a privately held company with headquarters in Emeryville, California.

Disney-ABC Television Group is home to all of The Walt Disney Company's worldwide entertainment and news television properties. The group includes the ABC Television Network, Disney Channel's worldwide portfolio of kids' channels, ABC Family and SOAPnet; as well as television production and syndication divisions ABC Studios, Walt Disney Television Animation, Buena Vista Worldwide Television and Walt Disney Television International. Disney-ABC Television Group also manages the Radio Disney Network in addition to the company's equity interest in Lifetime Entertainment Services and A&E Television Networks.