Article: bizworld: Comcast makes deal with major networks to offer shows on Web.(Business)

PHILADELPHIA | Comcast Corp. has reached agreements with several major content providers to offer their shows on its entertainment Web site, Fancast.com.

The Philadelphia-based cable operator has inked deals with ABC, The CW, Showtime, HBO and The Food Network to offer free ad-supported TV episodes and clips. The shows will start rolling out this weekend, except those from ABC, which went live last week. In the race to grab video share online, Comcast recently added an online store to Fancast where consumers can buy or rent video - though some analysts see the moves as expensive distractions from the company's core mission as a cable service provider. Over the ...

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