or the first time in television history, viewers will have an opportunity to look at prime time shows even before they premier on television. Beginning in March, DirecTV subscribers will have on-demand access to some of television's most acclaimed dramas, comedies and documentaries including FX's The Shield, Rescue Me, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and 30 Days and FOX Broadcasting's 24, and Prison Break.

These shows will be available 24 to 48 hours prior to their broadcast for a fee of $2.99, using DVR (digital video recorder) technology. Later in the year, DirecTV subscribers will have post-air access to Fox Broadcasting's popular shows for 99 cents, six to seven days following their national broadcast. In addition, viewers will have free, on demand access to a weekly showcase of exclusive highlights from Fox Entertainment, including the promotional presentation of limited, full-length television episodes, extended footage from leading Fox programmes, and behind the scenes features on Fox films and TV shows.... more