About Me
G4 is TV that is plugged in, delivering unique programming to today’s tech-savvy, Web-obsessed young male. Now available in more than 62 million households, the network surrounds itself in technology and gadgets; viral web culture and videogames; irreverent programming of all kinds and distinctive live events…all to create an authentic multi-media destination for 18- to 34-year-old guys.Attitudinal and attention-getting, “Attack of the Show!†is G4’s daily live trip to the digital water cooler. Hosts Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn steer viewers through the latest-breaking pop culture news and need-to-know info about the Internet, videogames, gadgets, movies, TV, women, music and more.Throughout the year, G4 takes “Attack of the Show!†on the road, with in-depth, on-the-scene reporting from the places and events that guys care about the most, including E3, Comic-Con, the Consumer Electronic Show and the Tokyo Games Show.Videogames are deep inside G4’s DNA and “X-Play†is the network’s flagship gaming show. Experts Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb preside over the longest-running/most-watched videogame series on television, offering smart, funny and brutally honest reviews of the hottest videogames on the market. Special episodes such as “X-Play – The Musical†provide a twisted take on the review format, while quarterly previews serve as detailed buying guides that offer exclusive looks at the most eagerly anticipated new games and gear.G4’s pop culture smorgasbord even includes extreme athleticism in the form of “Ninja Warrior.†Each episode of the Japanese import follows a group of brave competitors who attempt to complete the show’s massive obstacle course. The challenges are so ridiculously difficult; only two contestants out of more than 1,700 have ever completed all four stages.Animation is a growing part of G4’s programming strategy and the network is looking forward to two new series. “Code Monkeys†is an innovative comedy from “I’m With Busey†creator Adam De La Peña that follows a group of 1980s videogame programmers. “Code Monkeys†is premiering July 11th. G4 viewers are also eagerly anticipating “Spaceballs: The Animated Series.†Mel Brooks, who wrote, directed and starred in the original “Spaceballs†movie is behind the all-new show that will make his iconic sci-fi spoof relevant to today’s young demo. “Spaceballs†is scheduled to premiere later this year (3Q).A devotion to cutting-edge technology is not just an aspect of G4 programming – it has helped the network develop a robust multiplatform strategy. The G4 Multiplex represents a cross platform arsenal of media tools that keep young guys continuously connected. The most podcasted network in America ensures that viewers can connect to G4 content via the Internet, mobile devices, broadband, and video on demand and even through specially designed videogame platform Web portals.Diverse programming, interactivity and compelling marketing are just a few of the factors that have fueled G4’s dramatic growth since launching in 2002. In fact, G4 was the fastest growing television network in 2006, with nearly a half-billion non-linear impressions over that same time span.About Comcast Entertainment GroupBased in Los Angeles, recently formed Comcast Entertainment Group operates E! Entertainment Television, the 24-hour network with programming dedicated to the world of entertainment, and E! Online; The Style Network, the destination for women 18-49 with a passion for the best in relatable and inspiring lifestyle programming; and G4 offering the last word on gaming, technology, animation, interactivity, and "Internet culture" for the male 18-34 demo. E! is currently available to 90 million cable and direct broadcast satellite subscribers in the United States. In 2006, E! launched the E! Everywhere initiative underscoring the company's dedication to making E! content available on all new media platforms any time and anywhere -- from online to broadband at The Vine @E!Online to wireless to satellite radio to VOD. The Style Network currently counts 56 million cable and satellite subscribers and G4, the #1 podcasted cable network in America, is available in 62 million cable and satellite homes nationwide.
