Press Release
ImaginAsian
Entertainment, Inc. Reaches Cable
System Agreement with Charter Communications Los Angeles
ImaginAsian TV Premieres on Channel 143
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK,
OCTOBER 17, 2005 —ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. today announced it
has reached an agreement with Charter Communications, Inc.’s (Nasdaq:
CHTR) Los Angeles cable system. ImaginAsian TV (iaTV), a television
network for all things Asian, premiered on channel 143 of the Los
Angeles system on October 11.
“As the first 24/7 pan-Asian television network, iaTV looks forward
to serving the entertainment needs of Los Angeles’ Asian American
community,” said Anil Srivatsa, Senior Vice President of Affiliate
Sales and Operations for ImaginAsian TV. “But while our primary
mission is to serve the interests and passions of the Asian American
community, there’s no denying the growing interest the general
public has with Asian cuisine, movies, personalities and culture. We
look to appeal to all Los Angelinos, and we anticipate playing a
larger role in the community through sponsorships and other
grassroots activities.”
Added Wendy Rasmussen, Vice President for Charter’s Los Angeles
systems, “Charter has long catered to the interests of its large and
diverse Asian customer-base. The addition of ImaginAsianTV is a
perfect fit for us.”
ImaginAsian TV is fully advertiser-supported, and is currently
carried on cable systems in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and
part of New Jersey, as well as via broadcast in other areas,
including Las Vegas, NV and Edison, NJ.
About Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc., a broadband communications company,
provides a full range of advanced broadband services to the home,
including cable television on an advanced digital video programming
platform via Charter Digital(TM) and Charter High-Speed(TM) Internet
service. Charter Business™ provides scalable, tailored and
cost-effective broadband communications solutions to organizations
of all sizes through business to business Internet, data networking,
video and music services. Advertising sales and production services
are sold under the Charter Media® brand. More information about
Charter can be found at www.charter.com.
About ImaginAsian TV
ImaginAsian TV (iaTV) is America's first national 24-hour Asian
American network “for all things Asian,” serving the diverse
cultures and entertainment demands of more than 14 million Asian
Americans. iaTV (www.iaTV.tv) offers quality entertainment, news,
music videos, movies, and original programming from the U.S. and
Asia. All foreign-language programs are subtitled in English to meet
the needs of the general public, and English-speaking hosts
introduce shows during prime time. iaTV also provides unprecedented
access for advertisers seeking to reach the fastest growing, most
upscale ethnic segment in the United States.
ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. is a multimedia organization
committed to providing a voice for Asian Americans through multiple
outlets, including television, radio, and theatrical exhibition.
Headquartered in New York City, ImaginAsian Entertainment aims to
promote Asian American culture to mainstream America. iaTV, The
ImaginAsian (www.theimaginasian.com) – New York City’s premier Asian
American theater, dedicated to showcasing the exciting world of
Asian and Asian American cinema and culture – ImaginAsian Radio (www.imaginasianradio.com)
and iaLink (www.ialink.tv) are integral divisions of ImaginAsian
Entertainment, Inc.