New Column in ON DIRECTV Magazine by Legendary Film Maker Martin Scorsese

Mr. Scorsese Provides Detailed and Intimate Insight Into Select Films In New Monthly Column to Debut in September Issue, Exclusively For DIRECTV Subscribers

DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading digital television service provider, is proud to announce that acclaimed film maker Martin Scorsese will take subscribers on a journey of cinematic discovery starting in September when he begins writing a monthly column exclusively for ON DIRECTV, the monthly magazine and program guide for DIRECTV customers. Only DIRECTV customers will have access to this unique offering and enjoy the benefit of Mr. Scorsese's detailed and intimate insight as he highlights, critiques and explores selected films that shaped the face of modern cinema as well as those that had an impact on his trademark style and vision.

Each month, Mr. Scorsese will get an advance look at DIRECTV's comprehensive offering of films and select those he feels are overlooked, underappreciated or simply in need of a fresh perspective. He will then provide detailed insight as to why these movies hold an important place in film history.

The idea for the monthly column came about when Mr. Scorsese wrote DIRECTV earlier this year, recommending enhancements to the movie review system so that viewers could get a better idea of the full range of choices available to them when looking for interesting films to watch. As there seemed to be no better person to take on that task than Mr. Scorsese himself, he was offered the opportunity to write the monthly column.

"As an early and enthusiastic supporter of DIRECTV, I'm very excited to be working with them on this column for ON DIRECTV," said Mr. Scorsese. "No one can know or even guess what movie will inspire a budding film director, writer, actor, novelist or painter. They have to find it for themselves. But they also have to know roughly what to look for and where to look for it. Through DIRECTV, we're fortunate to have a vast range of choices when it comes to watching films on television, from all places and time."

"We're honored that Mr. Scorsese is a long-time DIRECTV customer and consider it a distinct pleasure and an incredible thrill that he is providing this unique and special service exclusively to our subscribers," said David Hill, DIRECTV's president of Entertainment. "Our customers now have one of film's finest craftsmen helping them unearth hidden gems and overlooked films they might not otherwise have chosen to experience. No other television provider or magazine can offer its viewers this insider's look at the way films are made."

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SOURCE: DIRECTV