ADVISORY, Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What: Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA ) (Nasdaq: CMCSK ) and Syfy, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate the premiere of new TV drama “The Expanse”. The futuristic space thriller is an adaption of the James S.A. Corey’s bestselling novels. The first episode of this new show is scheduled to air on Monday, December 14th.
In honor of the occasion, Dave Howe, President of Syfy and Steven Strait, star of “The Expanse”, will ring the Closing Bell.
Where: Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43 rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When: Friday, December 11 th , 2015 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Syfy Media Contact: Maureen Granados (NBCUniversal, Syfy) 212-664-4143 maureen.granados@nbcuni.com
Stephen Cox (NBCUniversal) 212-664-4639 Stephen.Cox@nbcuni.com
Nasdaq MarketSite: Emily Pan (646) 441-5120 emily.pan@nasdaq.com
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About Syfy:
Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site ( www.Syfy.com ), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in 96 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. (Syfy. Imagine Greater.)
About Comcast Cable (Nasdaq: CMCSA ) (Nasdaq: CMCSK ):
Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA ) (Nasdaq: CMCSK ) is a global media and technology company. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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