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Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA - News, CMCSK - News) and Gemstar-TV Guide International are to form a joint interactive program guide (IPG) using the existing TV Guide Interactive IPG as a foundation to create an industry-leading guide for Comcast, and for the cable industry.


The companiesagreed to enter into a long-term, non-exclusive patent license and distribution agreement, for Comcast to utilize Gemstar-TV Guide's intellectual property and technology as well as the TV Guide brand and content on its interactive program guides.

The agreements provide Comcast with vastly increased flexibility and control, allowing the company to deploy the interactive guide developed by the companies' joint development group or guides developed by third parties, while extending the reach of Gemstar-TV Guide's content and brand.

Comcast Corporation (www.comcast.com) is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable networks, and in the provision of electronic commerce and programming content. Comcast Cable is the leading cable company in the United States serving approximately 21.3 million cable subscribers.