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Tuesday, November 30, 2004

On Command Completes InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta Installation

On Command Completes InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta Installation

Leading In-Room Entertainment Company Signs 422 Room InterContinental Flagship Property

DENVER, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On Command Video Corporation, a leading provider of in-room interactive entertainment for the hotel industry and its guests has recently completed the installation of the new flagship InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta.

The hotel is located in the heart of the Buckhead community at Atlanta's most famous address, Peachtree Road. The luxury property provides the sophistication required to support the discerning needs of the affluent traveler visiting one of America's top ten communities. All 422 hotel guest rooms are equipped with On Command's video-on-demand, pay-per-view entertainment system and free-to-guest programming.

"On Command has provided the InterContinental guest rooms with our proprietary Roommate(TM) platform and CANVAS(TM) software and menu system. This state of the art system allows the hotel guest hundreds of viewing choices including our new iGames product offering," said David Goldstone, group vice president of sales for On Command. "Our goal is to continue to provide the best entertainment opportunities for our hotel customers and their guests."

"Our guests expect the ultimate in amenities," said Ronen Nissenbaum, general manager, InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta. "The installation of On Command's in-room entertainment system further demonstrates InterContinental's commitment to deliver the best in-room entertainment available in the marketplace today."

About On Command

On Command Video Corporation (www.oncommand.com) is a leading provider of in-room entertainment technology to the lodging and cruise ship industries. On Command is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NYSE:L)(NYSE:LMCB). On Command entertainment services include: on-demand movies; television Internet services using high-speed broadband connectivity; television email; short form television features covering drama, comedy, news and sports; video games; and music-on-demand services through Instant Media Network, a majority-owned subsidiary of On Command and the leading provider of digital on-demand music services to the hotel industry. All On Command products are connected to guest rooms and managed by leading edge video-on-demand navigational controls and a state-of-the art guest user interface system. The guest menu system can be customized by hotel properties to create a robust platform that services the needs of On Command hotel partners and the traveling public. On Command and its distribution network services more than 1,000,000 guest rooms, which touch more than 300 million guests annually.

On Command's direct served hotel properties are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Spain. On Command distributors serve cruise ships operating under the Royal Caribbean, Costa and Carnival flags. On Command hotel properties include more than 100 of the most prestigious hotel chains and operators in the lodging industry including, Accor, Adam's Mark Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Gaylord Hotels (Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Texan, Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord Hotel at Opryland), Hilton Hotels Corporation, Hyatt, Intercontinental Hotels Group (Inter-Continental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn), Loews, Marriott (Courtyard, Renaissance, Fairfield Inn and Residence Inn), New York Palace Hotel, Radisson, Ramada, Starwood Hotels & Resorts (Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels and Four Points), and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

About the InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta

The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta offers the contemporary traveler luxury and sophistication that only comes from close to 60 years of hotelier experience on six continents. The 21-story high-rise includes 422 guest rooms, 21 suites, and the largest ballroom space of any five-star hotel in the city of Atlanta. An interior garden courtyard, which can be viewed from all public areas of the hotel, creates an oasis of calm in a vibrant urban setting. The InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta features a three-story elliptical lobby and lounge area, day spa, and a 160-seat restaurant with exterior terrace along Peachtree Road that encompasses fine and casual dining. The hotel is ideally situated at the center of Buckhead on Peachtree Road, surrounded by premium shopping outlets and within walking distance of the business district. (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/buckhead)

About InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental

Hotels & Resorts has been the preferred hotel brand for international travelers for nearly 60 years and is committed to meeting the needs of today's travelers worldwide. InterContinental offers services and amenities specifically designed for the international business traveler and has mastered the delicate balance between providing consistent, superior service, while also capturing the local flavor of the city where each hotel is located. InterContinental continues to expand in key destinations around the globe. (www.intercontinental.com)


Source: On Command Video Corporation

CONTACT: Jill Wisehart, Corporate Communications of On Command Video
Corporation, +1-720-873-3423, jwisehart@ocv.com

Web site: http://www.intercontinental.com/

Web site: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/buckhead

Web site: http://www.oncommand.com/


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