OFFICIAL JOINT STATEMENT

Rhea-AI Summary

On February 3, 2021, Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Networks announced that it has resolved and withdrawn its lawsuit against Charter Communications. The settlement ends any legal disputes between the two companies, allowing them to focus on their respective businesses. Charter Communications, operating under the Spectrum brand, delivers a variety of services to over 31 million customers across 41 states. The resolution marks a significant development for both entities as they continue to operate in the competitive broadband and entertainment markets.

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• Lawsuit resolution allows both companies to refocus on business operations.
• Charter Communications continues to serve over 31 million customers, enhancing its market position.

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• None.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Networks has resolved and withdrawn the lawsuit against Charter Communications."

About Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios
Chairman and CEO Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios in 1993. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Raleigh.  Allen Media Group owns 16 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations and ten 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 180 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO.TV, and THIS TV. Allen Media Group will add its eleventh network, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPANOL in 2021. Allen Media Group also owns LOCAL NOW and THE GRIO free-streaming AVOD services, powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. Allen Media Group also produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 67 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations. Allen Media Group International Television continues to extend its corporate branding and content around the globe.  It currently has active license agreements and programming in South Africa, The United Arab Emirates, Australia, The Bahamas, Canada and New Zealand.  With a library of over 5,000 hours of owned content across multiple genres, Allen Media Group provides video content to broadcast television stations, cable television networks, mobile devices, multimedia platforms, and the World Wide Web.  Our mission is to provide excellent programming to our viewers, online users, and Fortune 500 advertising partners.

Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures is a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in wide release commercial content. ESMP released 2017's highest-grossing independent movie, the shark thriller 47 METERS DOWN, which grossed over $44.3 million. In 2018, ESMP also released the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful Western HOSTILES, the historic mystery-thriller CHAPPAQUIDDICK and the sequel to 47 METERS DOWN, 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED. The digital distribution unit of Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films.

In 2016, Allen Media Group purchased The Grio, a highly-rated digital video-centric news community platform devoted to providing African-Americans with compelling stories and perspectives currently underrepresented in existing national news outlets. The Grio features aggregated and original video packages, news articles and opinion pieces on topics that include breaking news, politics, health, business and entertainment. Originally launched in 2009, the platform was then purchased by NBC News in 2010. The digital platform remains focused on curating exciting digital content and currently has more than 100 million annual visitors.

For more information, visit:
www.entertainmentstudios.com


About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 31 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com

Allen Media Group Media Contact:
Eric Peterkofsky
Eric@es.tv

Charter Media Contact:
Maureen Huff
Maureen.huff@charter.com

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SOURCE Entertainment Studios, Inc.

FAQ

What was the lawsuit between Entertainment Studios and Charter Communications about?

The details of the lawsuit have not been publicly disclosed, but it has now been resolved and withdrawn.

When was the lawsuit resolved between Entertainment Studios and Charter?

The lawsuit was resolved on February 3, 2021.

How many customers does Charter Communications serve?

Charter Communications serves over 31 million customers across 41 states.

What is the impact of the lawsuit resolution on Charter's business?

The resolution allows Charter to refocus on its operations and customer service without the distraction of ongoing litigation.