Comcast acquires fandango

posted by Michael Zoldessy on April 12, 2007 at 4:45 am

In order to have it accompany their new online entertainment destination, Fancast, Comcast has bought Fandango.

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), the nation’s leading provider
of cable, entertainment and communications products and services, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Fandango, the nation’s premier destination for movie information, showtimes and ticketing, and one of the Web’s top entertainment sites.

The company also announced plans to launch Fancast.com, a new national online destination
that will enable consumers to search, discover, manage and enjoy their entertainment experience across many devices and channels, including television, computers, DVDs and wireless services.

For more, go to PR Newswire.