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Anime Network Launches as 24/7 Network on Insight Communications' Digital Tier Industry's First Independent Cable Program Service to Advance From VOD Platform to Round-the-Clock Network NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Insight Communications has entered into an agreement to distribute the Anime Network as a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week network. The Insight agreement represents Anime Network's first 24/7 agreement with a major multisystem cable operator (MSO). Insight expects to roll out the Anime Network on its Digital tier in several markets. With a dedicated and loyal fan base, Anime is among the hottest genres in the entertainment world today. The Anime Network is riding on that wave of popularity. As one of the most successful Video On Demand (VOD) offerings available to cable and satellite subscribers, Anime Network holds the distinction of being the only independent network ever launched from a VOD programming service. With its 24/7 linear network launch on Insight Communications' systems, Anime Network moves to a new level by giving fans non-stop anime action of feature films and television series such as "Noir," "Spriggan," "Neon Genesis Evangelion," "Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040," "Tekken," "Golden Boy," "Ninja Resurrection," "Samurai X: The Motion Picture," "Comic Party," "Gravion," "Kaleidostar," "Orphen," "Final Fantasy," "Chobits," "BoogiePop Phantom" "Peacemaker," and "Chrono Crusade." "We believe Anime Network's linear network will enhance and add value to our digital line-up by providing a destination for our customers who are a part of the growing number of fans of the Anime genre," said Terry Denson, vice president of programming at Insight. Added Corcoran of the Anime Network: "With this agreement, we have achieved a major milestone on behalf of Anime Network, and are proud of our standing as the only independent ever launched from a VOD start. We are anxious to meet the next challenge, delivering a quality 24/7 network to Insight Communications, which will prove to other MSO's that the Anime Network is a viable and valuable network, and one they should offer their subscribers around the clock." About Insight Communications Insight Communications (NASDAQ:ICCI) is the ninth largest cable operator in the United States, serving approximately 1.4 million customers in the four contiguous states of Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Insight specializes in offering bundled, state-of-the-art services in mid-sized communities, delivering basic and digital video, high-speed data, and voice telephony in selected markets to its customers. About Anime Network The Anime Network, a subsidiary of A.D. Vision, Inc. (parent company to ADV Films and Newtype USA), is the first cable channel in North America dedicated to anime with access to thousand of hours of exciting, eye-catching serialized programming. The Anime Network launched in North America in late 2002 with extensive availability initially through digital cable video-on- demand technology and has become the #1 offering of video-on-demand. The network is broadening its initial roster of multi-system operator agreements to provide its programming nationwide, helping to bring the elusive 18-34 tech savvy male demographic back to television and drive demand for additional digital services offered by MSO's. Additional information on Anime Network is available at http://www.theanimenetwork.com/. Contact: Dee Hale/Pryor & Associates Tel. 818-382-2233/Cell: 818-625-5888 E. Whitney Moose/Insight Communications Tel: 917-286-2300 E: Any statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words "estimate," "expect," "anticipate" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements. The above forward-looking estimates are subject to risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based upon a variety of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those Insight Communications anticipates. Factors that could have a material and adverse impact on actual results are described in Insight Communications' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2002. All forward- looking statements in this press release are qualified by reference to the cautionary statements included in Insight Communications' Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. DATASOURCE: Insight Communications CONTACT: Whitney Moose of Insight Communications, +1-917-286-2300, ; or Dee Hale of Pryor & Associates, +1-818-382-2233, or cell, +1-818-625-5888, , for Insight Communications

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