On Command First VOD Provider to Launch Time-Shifted Content to Hotels

On Command First VOD Provider to Launch Time-Shifted Content to Hotels

Leading In-Room Entertainment Company Expands Its Just Missed TV(TM) Offering in the Time-Shifted On-Demand Arena

DENVER, March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- On Command Video Corporation, a leading provider of in-room interactive entertainment for the hotel industry and its guests, announced the expansion of its Just Missed TV offering, originally launched in December 2004 with the airing of American Chopper from the Discovery Channel. Subsequent to the original programming launch, On Command also reached an agreement with Showtime Networks whereby two of Showtime's extremely successful series, "L Word" and "Fat Actress," have been added to On Command's time-shifted line-up. On Command's technology enables this highly sought after programming to be made available to hotel guests within two hours after its original air time, unlike some other technologies which require up to 24 hours for content delivery to the hotel.

"It is important for us to maintain our reputation as the leading technology provider in the on-demand entertainment category," said Chris Sophinos, president and chief executive officer for On Command. "Just Missed TV demonstrates our commitment to provide the best in-room entertainment using our state-of-the-art technology and satellite-delivered content."

"On Command is proud to be the first in-room VOD provider to bring time-shifted on-demand television content to hotels," said Tad Walden, senior vice president of marketing and programming. "We originally presented this concept at HITEC in June 2004. This type of content will be a great addition to our VOD business, and as other in-room entertainment providers follow our lead and secure this type of content, it will benefit the entire hospitality industry."

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, InterContinental Buckhead, 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.

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.oncommand.com/

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