Direct TV Pay Per View- 3 simple ways to order

DIRECTV offers you 3 easy ways to order the pay per view movies, Spanish programming, adult programming and sporting events that you love! You can now order through your remote, internet or your phone.

Order With Your Remote

1. Make sure your phone line is connected.
2. Find the movie or event you want (channel 117-199) in the on-screen guide.
3. Flip to the channel it is playing on.
4. Hit OK to place your order.
5. Confirm your order and watch when it starts.

Order Online

1. In the Program Guide, find the movie or event you want.
2. Click on the order button/link.
3. Sign in or register (if registering for the first time, you’ll need your account number).
4. Choose the date you want to watch it.
5. Choose the room you want to watch it in and your method of payment.
6. Confirm and watch.

Order by Phone*

1. Find the movie or event you want (see above).
2. Call.
3. Use the touch-tone system to order or talk to a customer service representative.

*Additional phone order-assistance fees apply.

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DIRECTV’s ‘Casual’ Game Lounge-Mattel

SOURCE: DIRECTV, Inc., 02.13.07

Themed Games Based on Nickelodeon Properties such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar and TAK Now Available on Game Lounge Platform

DIRECTV Customers Can Also Access Most Popular Casual Games including Black Jack, Poker, Sudoku, Bejeweled 2

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 13, 2007–DIRECTV, Inc., the nation’s leading satellite television service provider, along with leading key entertainment and educational brands such as Mattel, Nickelodeon, Leap Frog and PBS KIDS(R) are stimulating the minds of TV viewers across the country with the launch of Game Lounge, a new gaming channel now available exclusively on DIRECTV.

In addition, DIRECTV has currently entered into a long-term, exclusive partnership with Mattel for the use of all of its brands, including Hot Wheels(R), Barbie(R) and UNO(R), to develop a line of children’s games available exclusively for the Game Lounge platform.

The Game Lounge platform consists of several different categories including puzzle, word, card, educational and arcade style games that are based upon key consumer and entertainment brands including games surrounding Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Tak and the Power of Juju, a soon to be launched Nickelodeon animated television series, which stems from the video game. Customers can play these games via their televisions using a DIRECTV remote control from the comfort of any room in their home.

“Game Lounge’s unique platform is engaging the minds of both parents and children and bringing family game night back to DIRECTV households across the country,” said Eric Shanks, executive vice president, DIRECTV Entertainment. “Game Lounge gives families an alternative way to play games together, using a medium that kids are used to while also playing in a controlled environment that parents are comfortable with. Working with industry leaders such as Mattel and Nickelodeon, as well as our unique distribution structure, will make the Game Lounge platform incomparable to any other television service provider in the market.”

“Barbie, Hot Wheels and UNO are renowned brands that have always been at the forefront of industry trends - from fashion and entertainment to technology and innovation,” said Cynthia Neiman, vice president of marketing, Mattel Games. “We are excited to embrace this new gaming movement by partnering with DIRECTV on the launch of its new gaming channel.”

“We are proud to extend our programming relationship with DIRECTV to include exciting Nickelodeon branded games on Game Lounge,” said Tom Ascheim, executive vice president and general manager of Nickelodeon. “Casual gaming is a huge industry, one which, particularly in the kids’ space, has really grown. In addition to our games on Nick.com, this partnership with DIRECTV will bring some of our best known characters into the homes of millions in a way that DIRECTV subscribers have never experienced.”

In addition to children’s games, Game Lounge will also offer a variety of casual games, including Solitaire, Sudoku, Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee and Black Jack. DIRECTV’s exclusive relationship with one of the world’s leading providers of skill-based games, SkillJam, will allow DIRECTV customers to play popular casual games, such as Bejeweled 2, Solitaire and Sudoku, against each other for tokens, cash and prizes.

Customers with interactive receivers can access Game Lounge both on an all access monthly subscription basis or play-per-day basis, which is currently a distribution structure that is not available on any other gaming platform.

DIRECTV To Bring Fans into “The Zone” - NASCAR

SOURCE: DIRECTV, Inc., Thursday, February 15, 2007

Satellite Television Leader Also Announces Free Preview of Exclusive NASCAR HOTPASS only on DIRECTV Service During Daytona 500

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 15, 2007–DIRECTV, the nation’s leading satellite television service provider, is revolutionizing the NASCAR experience once again with the DIRECTV ZONE, a mobile luxury lounge located within the infield at select NASCAR events and featuring a variety of high-tech amenities, including full access to the exclusive new NASCAR Hot Pass only on DIRECTV. The Zone will debut at the Daytona 500 on February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, and appear at 17 races throughout the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season giving fans in attendance the opportunity to celebrate race day in style.

“NASCAR and DIRECTV are a winning combination, and we’re making an effort to pull out all of the stops in 2007 for the fans watching at home and those attending NASCAR events,” said David Hill, president of DIRECTV Entertainment. “While the NASCAR HOTPASS service will redefine the NASCAR viewing experience, the DIRECTV ZONE will bring the race-day experience to another level as well.”

The DIRECTV ZONE will feature viewing areas for fans to experience the NASCAR HOTPASS service in style, via five separate screens/channels (one for each of the five drivers). In addition, the DIRECTV ZONE will feature a roof-top lounge where fans will have the ultimate birds-eye view of the race on the track.

Every fan in attendance at these 17 select NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races will receive a lanyard card upon entry to the track equipped with a special bar code. Dedicated DIRECTV ZONE ambassadors will direct fans to visit one of six mobile pit boxes located around the track. Each pit box is equipped with four computer screens where fans can swipe their lanyard cards to find out if they’ve won an instant seat upgrade to the DIRECTV ZONE or other prizes. When a winning fan is identified, ambassadors will provide escorts via special DIRECTV ZONE golf carts for each winner. In addition, winning fans will have the chance to meet NASCAR personalities including long-time SpeedChannel broadcaster Larry McReynolds, as well as Crew Chief Club or DIRECTV race team members.

NASCAR HOTPASS only on DIRECTV features five dedicated driver channels offering multiple camera angles, real-time car telemetry, in car audio communication and a dedicated announcer team. The first five drivers to be featured on NASCAR HOTPASS in Daytona will be Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Dale Earnhardt Incorporated), Kevin Harvick (Richard Childress Racing), Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsports), Tony Stewart (Joe GibbsRacing) and Michael Waltrip (Waltrip-Jasper Racing). The new service, combined with race day telecasts and nascar.com coverage, will give fans the most comprehensive and powerful NASCAR experience possible. More information is available on www.directv.com/hotpass.

DIRECTV is an official sponsor of NASCAR and an official sponsor of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and the # 07 car.

DIRECTV Delivers on 4Q Numbers – 15.95 million subscribers and counting!

SOURCE: SKYReport.com; 02.08.07

‘DIRECTV was expected to report an uptick in subscribers and an improvement in financial numbers for the fourth quarter. The satellite TV giant did that and much more.

DIRECTV reported 275,000 net customer additions for the three-month period that ended Dec. 31, putting the service’s overall subscriber count at 15.95 million.

Gross subscriber additions for the satellite TV giant numbered 1.021 million, an increase of 6 percent when compared to fourth quarter 2005. The net subscriber additions and gross customer counts met most - and beat some - Wall Street expectations.
The subscriber numbers were helped by a drop in monthly churn, which went from 1.7 percent during the same period last year to 1.57 percent for fourth quarter 2006. That represented the biggest improvement in churn figures in more than three years, the company said.

Also, during a conference call with analysts, DIRECTV executives said about 200,000 customers were upgraded to HDTV service during the fourth quarter. DIRECTV CEO Chase Carey said he expects 2007 subscriber growth to mirror what happened last year.

Carey also said this year will be a big deal for the satellite TV company’s move into a robust HDTV slate. The expanded HDTV offering is relying on the launch of a new satellite, set for the second half of the year.

DIRECTV said fourth quarter net income more than doubled to $356 million when compared to the same period last year. Fourth quarter revenues increased 16 percent to $4.18 billion, the company said.’

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DIRECTV Plus DVR Full Feature List

DIRECTV allows you to go beyond your normal viewing experience with the most advanced features. The DIRECTV Plus DVR clearly takes your TV viewing a step beyond the rest! See the Quick User Guide (pdf) for how to use your DIRECTV Plus DVR System.

Record While You Watch
You no longer have to choose between two shows. You can record a program while watching another.*

Pause and Rewind Live TV
You can now pause live TV right in the middle of the action and even rewind live TV to create your very own instant replays.

Record Two Shows at Once
You can record 2 shows at the same time, even while watching a third*.

Never Miss an Episode
You can record every episode of your favorite show, even if the day or time changes.

100-Hour Recording Capacity
You can record and save up to 100 hours of programming.

Over 250 Channels
You can search and record up to 250 channels; this includes Pay per View events and movies, premium movie channels, sporting events, local channels and more.

Find Your Favorite Shows
You can use our “Find By” feature and make it easy to locate a program by title, actor, keyword or channel.

Interactive Capability
You can find interactive services such as weather, horoscopes, lottery numbers and more. Simply press the “Active” key on your remote to visit the DIRECTV Active™ Channel. Here you’ll find interactive services, such as weather, horoscopes, lottery results, recommendations and more.

Bookmarks
You can mark a place in a program you want to come back to later. Our “Bookmarks” feature helps you keep track of where you left off or places you’d like to jump to quickly.

On-Screen Caller ID
You can see who’s calling right on your TV screen. All you need is Caller ID†† service from your phone service provider and connection to a land-based phone. Once you have that, then your caller will be displayed right in front of your eyes.

Dolby® Digital 5.1
You should complete your perfect home theater system with Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.**

Parental Controls
You can protect your family with Parental Controls. Do everything from setting ratings, channel blocks to spending limits and hours viewed.

The best thing about this is that new customers to DIRECTV can order now and receive the DIRECTV system with DIRECTV Plus DVR for free!

DIRECT TV – 2007’s HDTV Leader

SOURCE: SkyReport.com, Tuesday January 02, 2007

‘It’s no surprise that high-def TV had a killer year in 2006 as sales skyrocketed both online and at retailers nationwide. With the popularity of the technology reaching new levels, some researchers have projected more than 3.2 million flat-panel HDTVs to be sold to U.S. consumers during the past several weeks.

So with all those new TV sets in American homes, what can viewers expect from HDTVin 2007?

According to one of our favorite new HDTV experts, expect DIRECTVto firmly establish itself as the HDTV king as the company unveils its much-anticipated high-def expansion. HDTV writer Phil Swann (a.k.a. the Swanni, he tells us) said in 2007 DIRECTV will increase its national high-def lineup thanks to two new satellites dedicated largely to HD. Swann(i) said once the birds go up, DIRECTV will have more capacity than any other pay-TV provider.

Swann also said that once DIRECTV expands its capacity, the market will see a flurry of new HDTV channels launching in late spring or early summer. “Until now, a new HDTV channel has had to struggle to get a cable or satellite operator to add it,” he said. “But DIRECTV’s two new satellites will change that in a heartbeat; they will have room for all.” Likely candidates for HD launches, Swann said, could include CNN, E!, TBS, FX and The Sci-Fi Channel.

Other things the Swanni foresees in 2007 for HD: Cable operators will continue to drop analog channels to make room for HDTV, HDTV prices will continue to drop, Apple will introduce an HDTV service and multicasting will continue to struggle.’