Cablevision Makes Oscar-Nominated Films Available On Demand For No Charge

Cable Operator Makes Films Accessible For Free As WABC Remains Dark In Retrans Flap

By Mike Reynolds -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/7/2010 6:34:06 PM

Cablevision customers may not be able to watch the Academy Awards telecast on WABC-TV owing to their retransmission disconnect, but they can still screen some Oscar-nominated films.

Cablevision, in a message to its customers late Sunday afternoon, said it would give its subs free access to a host of flicks.

"Due to the disruption ABC has caused, Cablevision invites you to enjoy our entire slate of on demand movies at no charge today, Sunday March 7th. To order, go to the iO TV main menu, select On Demand, then Movies on Demand, then choose your movie," the email communication read. "We appreciate your patience and hope ABC allows our customers to view their programming in the very near future."

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