It's not often that returning series significantly outperforms previous seasons. That's just what happened with season 3 of Ax Men on HISTORY, which averaged 1.5 million A25-54, up 73% over the season 2 average. Recently, we sat down with Mike Stiller, Executive Producer for HISTORY of Ax Men, for his perspective on the stellar performance of the series.

Key Ratings for Ax Men Season 3 vs. Season 2
* Season 3 averaged 1.5 million Adults 25-54, up 73% from the season 2 average of 866,000
* Season 3 averaged 1.4 million Adults 18-49, up 68% vs. the season 2 average of 831,000
* Season 3 averaged 2.4 million total viewers, up 60% against the season 2 average of 1.5 million

38 x 1 hour
* Season 1: 13 x 1 hour + 1 x 1 hour Special
* Season 2: 12 x 1 hour + 1 hour Special
* Season 3: 13 x 1 hour

First Episode of Season 5 of HISTORY'S Popular Series to Air
In 3D on n3D™ Powered by Panasonic on July 30; 2D
Version Also Available on The 101® Network

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 27, 2010 - DIRECTV and HISTORY are taking viewers on an exclusive 3D tour of the solar system. Beginning Friday, July 30, HISTORY will deliver its first 3D broadcast on DIRECTV's new 3D channel, n3D™ powered by Panasonic, with the season 5 premiere episode of its popular series, THE UNIVERSE. On the same day, DIRECTV will also offer a 2D version of this episode on The 101® Network.

The season 5 premiere of THE UNIVERSE, titled 7 WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM, uses CGI graphics to visualize recent findings from the latest space probes, offering astonishing insight into the greatest marvels of the universe, including mountain ranges on Saturn's rings; the famous red spot on Jupiter and the indication that there may soon be another one; a volcano that would stretch the distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco if it was placed on Earth; and the highest resolution images ever taken of the lava flow on Mars that might indicate volcanic activity.

DIRECTV will air THE UNIVERSE'S 7 WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM in 3D on n3D™ powered by Panasonic (Channel 103) and in 2D on The 101® Network (Channel 101) on Friday, July 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

"Offering this programming in 3D will enable our viewers to completely immerse their senses in the unchartered landscape that makes up our solar system," said Derek Chang, executive vice president of Content Strategy and Development for DIRECTV. "This is the type of programming that lends itself perfectly for 3D and still looks amazing in HD. We are excited to be partnering with HISTORY as they embark on their first 3D mission and look forward to continuing to deliver compelling 3D content to our viewers."

"This is a great opportunity for HISTORY to partner with DIRECTV to showcase our hit series THE UNIVERSE in 3D, "said David Zagin executive vice president of Distribution for AETN." The 3D experience greatly enhances the graphics of THE

UNIVERSE and adds an exciting new element to HISTORY's programming. We are excited to provide our viewers with the opportunity to watch this program in 3D."

From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in the fifth season of HISTORY's popular series, THE UNIVERSE, which begins premiering (in 2D) on Thursday, July 29 at 9pm ET on HISTORY, and will air on Thursday's at 9pm ET thereafter.

n3D™ powered by Panasonic is now available at no additional cost to millions of DIRECTV HD customers. In addition to 3D events such as the 2010 MLB All-Star Game and the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race, which aired earlier this month, n3D customers will also have access to ESPN's 3D coverage of the Summer X Games 16 and exclusive, original 3D programming such as Guitar Center Sessions with Peter Gabriel and Jane's Addiction.

DIRECTV also offers DIRECTV Cinema™ in 3D on channel 104, which is currently airing IMAX titles Deep Sea 3D and Under the Sea 3D and n3D™ On Demand on channel 105, which is currently delivering replays of ESPN's 3D coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches. DIRECTV also launched ESPN 3D on channel 106 on June 11.Last month, DIRECTV HD customers received a free software upgrade enabling them to have access to the 3D channels on DIRECTV. DIRECTV HD customers will need a 3D television set and 3D glasses to view 3D programming on DIRECTV.

About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is the world's most popular video service delivering state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming, the most comprehensive sports packages available and industry leading customer service to its more than 25.6 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 18.6 million customers access to 160 HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound (when available), access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, award winning technology like its DIRECTV® DVR Scheduler and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for nine years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 7 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

About HISTORY
HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™ are the leading destinations for revealing, award-winning original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network's program offerings are hit series such as American Pickers, Ax Men, The Universe, Ice Road Truckers, Chasing Mummies, Top Shot and Pawn Stars, as well as acclaimed specials including America the Story of Us, WWII in HD, 102 Minutes That Changed America, Moonshot and Life After People. HISTORY has earned four Peabody Awards, seven Primetime Emmy® Awards, 12 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards and received the prestigious Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network's Save Our History® campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take a Veteran to School Day is the network's latest initiative connecting America's schools and communities with veterans from all wars. The HISTORY website, located at www.history.com, is the leading online resource for all things history, featuring over 20,000 videos, images, audio clips, articles and interactive features that allow visitors to dig deeper into a broad range of thousands of historical topics.

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PRESS CONTACTS:

Heather DiRubba
HISTORY
212.210.9760
heather.dirubba@aetn.com

Jade Ekstedt
DIRECTV
310.964.3429
jlekstedt@directv.com

Sting's Private Sessions episode provides a rare glimpse into one of the world's most talented musicians as he talks about his 2010 Symphonicity world tour with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio.

Filmed against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Red Rocks amphitheatre in Colorado, Sting reveals that after more than 30 years of performing, it's still one of his favorite venues in the world.

The hour-long episode, hosted by Lynn Hoffman, gives viewers a taste of how Sting's classic hits - such as "Fields of Gold", "Every Breath You Take," and "Roxanne" - have been reinvented in (brand) new orchestral arrangements which he performs with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Throughout 2010, Sting's critically-acclaimed orchestral tour will visit more than 80 cities in Europe and North America.

The episode also finds Sting recalling his life before obtaining musical success as school teacher with a mortgage and a pension plan and how it allowed him to explore his dreams. He also talks about reuniting with The Police in 2007 after more than 20 years apart.

The international version of Sting's Private Sessions episode features performances of:

• Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
• Fields of Gold
• Desert Rose
• Next to You
• Every Breath You Take
• Roxanne
• Englishman In New York

Private Sessions is a one-hour performance and interview style format show hoted by Lynn Hoffman (formerly of VH1) that features one high-profile mainstream performer per hour-long show. Shot in A&E Television's intimate loft-like studio, each episode interweaves live-to-tape music performances with personal interviews featuring some of the world's best names in contemporary music.

SYMPHONICITY EUROPEAN TOUR DATES - 2010

*The Sage Gateshead performance features Northern Sinfonia Orchestra.
**Sting headlines Arnhem's annual Symphonica In Rosso concert series.

Network Posts Increases in All Key Demos

AMERICA THE STORY OF US, AMERICAN PICKERS, ICE ROAD TRUCKERS, PAWN STARS and TOP SHOT LEAD THE CHARGE IN 2nd QUARTER 2010

Ranked #5 Cable Network in Adults 25-54 and 18-49

NEW YORK, June 29, 2010  Continuing its phenomenal ratings success, HISTORY" secured its best quarter ever in all key demos in 2nd Quarter 2010. Driven by the strength of the network's new and returning hit series  America the Story of Us, American Pickers, Ice Road Truckers, Pawn Stars and Top Shot  for the first time ever, HISTORY was ranked in the top 5 vs. all of cable for any quarter in both adults 25-54 and 18-49.

HISTORY's 2nd Quarter 2010 numbers vs. 2nd Quarter 2009:

• Total Viewers: 1.6 million, up +45% from 2nd Quarter 2009 (1.1 million)
• Adults 25-54: 775,000, up +37% from 2nd Quarter 2009 (566,000)
• Adults 18-49: 696,000, up +35% from 2nd Quarter 2009 (515,000)

America the Story of Us continued to yield strong results with an average of 3.4 million total viewers, 1.7 million adults 25-54 and 1.5 million adults 18-49  with 6 telecasts in 2nd Quarter. And, through the course of the epic 12 hour series  over 39.7 million people tuned in to a portion of the series.

American Pickers attracted an average of 4.2 million total viewers, 2.1 million adults 25-54 and 1.9 million Adults 18-49  with 7 telecasts in 2nd Quarter. 2010 to date the series is currently #1 new cable series among adults 25-54.

The fourth season of the television phenomenon, Ice Road Truckers, averaged 2.4 million total viewers, 1.4 million adults 25-54 and 1.1 million adults 18-49  with 4 telecasts in 2nd Quarter thus far.

With 13 telecasts in 2nd Quarter, Pawn Stars remains HISTORY's #1 hit with an average of 5.0 million total viewers, 2.7 million adults 25-54 and 2.5 million Adults 18-49. 2010 to date, Pawn Stars is the #1 series on ad supported cable among adults 25-54.

And, with 4 telecasts in 2nd Quarter thus far, the recently launched competition series, Top Shot, averaged 1.9 million total viewers and 1.1 million adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

HISTORY" and HISTORY HD" are the leading destinations for revealing, award-winning original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network's program offerings are hit series such as American Pickers, Ax Men, Battle 360, How The Earth Was Made, Ice Road Truckers, Pawn Stars and The Universe, as well as acclaimed specials including 102 Minutes That Changed America, 1968 with Tom Brokaw, King, Life After People, Nostradamus: 2012, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed and WWII in HD. HISTORY has earned four Peabody Awards, seven Primetime Emmy® Awards, 12 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards and received the prestigious Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network's Save Our History® campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take a Veteran to School Day is the network's latest initiative connecting America's schools and communities with veterans from all wars. The HISTORY web site, located at www.history.com, is the leading online resource for all things history, featuring over 20,000 videos, images, audio clips, articles and interactive features that allow visitors to dig deeper into a broad range of thousands of historical topics.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Dan Silberman/ 212 210-9114
dan.silberman@aetn.com

A&E FINISHES BEST SECOND QUARTER IN NETWORK HISTORY SCORING RECORD JUNE HIGHLIGHTED BY 10% GROWTH

NETWORK RANKS AS THE #5 ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK IN CABLE 2010-TO-DATE

NEW YORK, NY  June 29, 2010  Continuing its phenomenal ratings growth, after securing the best quarter in the network's history in the first quarter of 2010, A&E enjoyed its best second quarter ever among adults 25-54 and total viewers, behind the strength of the network's expansive slate of original series.

The network was up 5% in adults 25-54 (655,000) and 4% among total viewers (1.32 million) marking the best in network history. Year to-date, A&E currently ranks as the number 5 entertainment cable network among adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 and tied for number 5 in total viewers.

June 2010 was also the best June on record for A&E, posting increases of 10% among total viewers (1.36 million), versus June 2009. The network also grew by 4% in the key adults 25-54 demographic (671,000).

About A&E Network

A&E is "Real Life. Drama." Now reaching more than 99 million homes, A&E is television that you can't turn away from; where unscripted shows are dramatic and scripted dramas are authentic. A&E offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment ranging from the network's original scripted series to signature non-fiction franchises, including the Emmy-winning "Intervention," "Dog The Bounty Hunter," "Hoarders," "Paranormal State" and "Criss Angel Mindfreak," and the most successful justice shows on cable, including "The First 48" and "Manhunters." The A&E website is located at www.aetv.com. For more press information and photography please visit us on the web at www.aetvpress.com.

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Ratings Source: Nielsen Media Research (Live + Same Day), 2010 through 6/27/10

Jaws: The Inside Story, is the latest episode from The Inside Story strand to hook viewers on BIO. The June 16th premiere nabbed 300,000 total viewers and 181,000 A25-54, around 75-80% above primetime average.

The Inside Story is quickly becoming one of the most successful BIO franchises, with premiere episodes averaging 315,000 total viewers to date. On average, The Inside Story performs 85% above BIO's current YTD prime average of 170,000 total viewers. The shows have repeated well and provide consistency throughout the schedule.

"Animal House: The Inside Story" remains BIO's #1 special of all-time with 432,000 average total viewers (aired in 2008)

"Caddyshack: The Inside Story" premiered with an average of 325,000 total viewers (aired in December 2009)

"Saturday Night Fever: The Inside Story" premiered with an average of 202,000 total viewers (aired in March 2010)

"Jaws: The Inside Story" chomped 300,000 total viewers and 181,000 A25-54, around 75-80% above primetime average during its June 16 premiere last wee

Other titles from The Inside Story planned for the year include Halloween and The Silence of the Lambs.

Find more information about Jaws: The Inside Story in the Catalogue.

Over 6 weeks, averaged 2.4 HH rating, 3.4m total viewers, 1.7m A25-54, 1.5m A18-49.

Over its 12 hours, it ranked #1, excluding sports, in all of cable across all key metrics.

Overall, 39.7 million viewers (2+) watched at least a portion of the 6-week event.

36.1 million Adults 18+ watched at least a part of the show as well, more than tuned into Planet Earth (35.9m) or Life (33.5m).

The series performed 125% above the networks YTD primetime average on a year History is ranking #4 in M25-54, #5 in A25-54, #6 in A18-49 and #7 in M18-34

49 median age and 62% Male Composition.

Nielsen M-Sun/8-11pm, Live+SD, 2010 data thru 6/6, total viewers
Ranks among programs on ad-supported cable networks

NEW YORK, April 27, 2010 - Respected industry executive Nancy Dubuc has been appointed President and General Manager of Lifetime Networks. Dubuc will also continue her successful tenure as President and General Manager of History brands. The announcement was made today by Abbe Raven, President and CEO, AETN, to whom Dubuc will report. The appointment becomes effective May 1, 2010.

"Nancy is one of the most dynamic executives working in television. Her track record of success by focusing on a brand's target audience and creating programming for them is extraordinary," said Raven. "Nancy has great respect for the power of the Lifetime brand and I am confident she will lead the terrific team there to new heights."

"I am incredibly honored to now lead the Lifetime team," said Dubuc. "Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network are two of the most powerful and evocative brands on the media landscape. I am excited for the challenge to explore the unlimited potential of programming for women."

In her new role, Dubuc will be responsible for the Lifetime and History brands' strategic planning, programming, consumer marketing, publicity and brand development.

Lifetime Networks offers the highest quality entertainment and information programming that celebrates, entertains and supports women. Through its award-winning public affairs initiatives, Lifetime also advocates a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network are the number #1 and #2 networks for women.

Dubuc Biographical Information

During Dubuc's three year tenure at History, the network has launched its ten top rated series of all time, including Ice Road Truckers, Pawn Stars, The Universe, Ax Men, Life After People and How The Earth Was Made. History also premiered its top five specials ever including America The Story of US, WWII in HD and the Emmy-nominated Life After People. In 2009, 102 Minutes That Changed America earned three Emmy Awards, including Best Non-fiction special.

Under her leadership, History has experienced its best ratings performance in the history of the network. In 2009, History had its best year of all time, setting new records in all key demos in primetime. For the first time ever, History ended the year as a Top Ten network in the key demo of Adults 25-54 coming in at #9, among all ad-supported networks. Once again History is among the top 5 networks in Men 25-54.

Prior to her role at History, Dubuc was Senior Vice President, Programming, A&E; Network. She joined A&E; Network in March 2003 as Vice President, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming. An award-winning executive producer from 2003 to 2007, Dubuc supervised the development and creation of A&E;'s non-fiction programming including the network's signature Real-Life series; justice franchises, critically-acclaimed documentary series, Biography, marquee specials and lifestyle series resulting in double digit growth for the network in its key demographics of Adults 25-54 and 18-49.

About A&E; Television Networks
A&E; Television Networks, LLC (AETN) is an award-winning, global media content company offering consumers a diverse communications environment ranging from television networks to websites, to home videos/DVDs, to gaming and educational software. AETN is comprised of A&E; Network®, Lifetime, History™, Lifetime Movie Network, Bio™, History International™, History en español™, Crime & Investigation Network™, Military History™, Lifetime Real Women, A&E; IndieFilms®, AETN International, AETN Digital and AETN Consumer Products. AETN channels and branded programming reach more than 250 million households in over 140 countries. AETN is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group, Hearst Corporation and NBC Universal.

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CONTACT:

Michael Feeney
1.212.210.1328
michael.feeney@aetn.com

FIRST NIGHT OF THE SPECIAL BECOMES THE NETWORK's HIGHEST-RATED & MOST-WATCHED OF ALL TIME

New York, April 26, 2010 - The first night of AMERICA THE STORY OF US has become the highest rated, most watched special in network history, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY™. The first night was watched by 5.7 million total viewers and drew a 4.0 household rating (based on Fast Cable ratings). Last night 8-11pm will go down as HISTORY's best night ever across the board.

AMERICA, THE STORY OF US - 9-11PM
HH Rating: 4.0
Total Viewers: 5.7 million
A18-49: 2.6 million
A25-54: 2.7 million
M18-49: 1.6 million
M25-54: 1.6 million

"We're thrilled by the launch of AMERICA THE STORY OF US," said Ms. Dubuc. "The success personifies the hunger for information and the desire to re-connect with our past. Ultimately there's no story more dramatic and gripping than the story of America itself. We've tried to present this incredibly diverse narrative in a way that is engaging for people today. We're very pleased with the response and look forward to sharing the upcoming episodes with the American public."

AMERICA THE STORY OF US is an epic six-night television event - new episodes premiere on HISTORY™ this Sunday, 5/2 at 9pm ET and with new episodes premiering Sundays at 9pm and culminating on Memorial Day 9pm ET.

This Sunday, May 2, 9-11pm ET, AMERICA THE STORY OF US follows westward expansion in WESTWARD (9pm Eastern) and as America experiences rapid change in trade, transport and manufacturing, quickly turning America into one of the wealthiest nations on Earth there is increasing animosity between North and South in DIVISION (10pm Eastern).

In conjunction with the broadcast, HISTORY has launched its largest ever educational outreach initiative and is for the first time offering a DVD of the entire 12-hour series to every single school and accredited college in America - free of charge. The series is being presented by Bank of America® and narrated by Liev Schreiber.

AMERICA THE STORY OF US tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented, looking at the moments where Americans harnessed technology to advance human progress from the rigors of linking the continent by transcontinental railroad, the internet of its day, to triumphing over vertical space through construction of steel structured buildings. The series is also a story of conflict - with Native American peoples, slavery, the revolutionary war that birthed the nation, the Civil War that divided it and the great world war that shaped its future. This is a look at the forces that have shaped our nation - the people, places and things that created this most astounding country. It's a tough and thrilling adventure.

In addition, back-to-back premieres of PAWN STARS in the 8pm hour averaged a 3.6 HH rating and 5.0 million total viewers, up 24% and 28%, respectively, from the Season 2 to-date average.

AMERICA THE STORY OF US is produced for HISTORY by Nutopia, a new production company started by Jane Root, former President of Discovery Channel. Prior to that Jane ran BBC2, and was a founder of the production company Wall to Wall Television. Jane Root is Executive Producer, Michael Jackson is co-Executive Producer and Ben Goold is Series Showrunner. For HISTORY, Nancy Dubuc, David McKillop and Julian P. Hobbs are Executive Producers.

HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™ are the leading destinations for revealing, award-winning original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network's program offerings are hit series such as American Pickers, Ax Men, Battle 360, How The Earth Was Made, Ice Road Truckers, Pawn Stars and The Universe, as well as acclaimed specials including 102 Minutes That Changed America, 1968 with Tom Brokaw, King, Life After People, Nostradamus: 2012, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed and WWII in HD. HISTORY has earned four Peabody Awards, seven Primetime Emmy® Awards, 12 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards and received the prestigious Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network's Save Our History® campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take a Veteran to School Day is the network's latest initiative connecting America's schools and communities with veterans from all wars. The HISTORY web site, located at www.history.com, is the definitive historical online source that delivers entertaining and informative content featuring broadband video, interactive timelines, maps, games and more.

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CONTACT:

Vicky Kahn
vicky.kahn@aetn.com
1.212.210.9743