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Cox offers to shut of VOD FF button as part of test

LAS VEGAS - The Disney-ABC Television Group and ESPN today announced an unprecedented digital platform trial to test several advanced on demand opportunities with Cox Communications. Cox and ABC have signed a non-binding letter of intent regarding the project, which is subject to the finalization of terms. The trial is scheduled to take place this fall in Cox's Orange County cable television system, and is expected to be rolled out in additional markets. Key elements of the trial would include: * Episodes of four ABC primetime series, as well as select ESPN on ABC college football events, will be offered...