• May 3, 2004

RCN Corp. has inked a deal to launch here!TV's video-on-demand and subscription video-on-demand services on July 1 in several major markets, including New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C. The launch will include 30 hours of movies and original programming.

"As we head towards the October launch of our 24/7 premium network, we have collected the largest library of top-quality programming geared towards gays and lesbians and are also currently in production with several original shows," said Paul Colichman, here!TV president and chief executive officer, in a press release. "In partnering with here! TV, RCN recognizes the business value of providing a highly lucrative yet underserved customer constituency with the kinds of films, series and entertainment specials that they have been actively seeking, but rarely finding, on television."