'Mission: Impossible III' Explodes Onto Xbox 360

'Mission: Impossible III' Explodes Onto Xbox 360

Xbox Live Marketplace to Host High-Definition Teaser Trailer

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The premier online games and entertainment network teams up with one of the most highly anticipated films of 2006 as Xbox 360 hosts the exclusive "Mission: Impossible III" teaser trailer. Xbox 360 users can download the high-definition online trailer, which is available immediately.

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Tom Cruise returns as Special Agent Ethan Hunt, who faces the mission of his life in "Mission: Impossible III." Director J.J. Abrams ("Lost," "Alias") brings his unique blend of action and drama to the billion-dollar franchise. The film will be released in theaters worldwide on May 5, 2006.

Xbox Live, the premier online games and entertainment network, allows gaming and movie enthusiasts to view the teaser trailer in high-definition for the very first time, free of charge. Xbox Live members can download the "Mission: Impossible III" teaser directly from Xbox Live Marketplace. Xbox Live Marketplace is a digital download center providing free and premium content for Xbox 360 games, plus music videos and trailers for all Xbox Live subscribers.

The premiere of "Mission: Impossible III" follows the successful unveil of Paramount Pictures' "Aeon Flux" high definition trailer on Xbox Live Marketplace, which debuted during the North American launch of Xbox 360.

"The high-definition premiere of 'Mission: Impossible III' on Xbox 360 will be a must-see for gamers," said Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Publishing for Xbox at Microsoft. "We are thrilled to unveil of one of the most anticipated movies of 2006 to the Xbox Live online audience of millions."

"'Mission: Impossible III' is exactly the kind of movie that Xbox users are looking for: thrilling, exciting, action-packed and smart. The teaser trailer gives just a taste of what Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams have in store for moviegoers on May 5," said Amy Powell, Vice President, Interactive Marketing for Paramount Pictures. "We're ecstatic that this high-definition teaser is available for download. Paramount is a leader in providing content for new media -- younger audiences are looking for one-stop shopping for all their entertainment needs and Xbox Live creates a platform to serve those needs."

Paramount Pictures presents a Cruise/Wagner production, "Mission: Impossible III." The film is directed by J.J. Abrams, from a screenplay written by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & J.J. Abrams, based on the television series created by Bruce Geller. The film is produced by Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner.

About Xbox 360

Microsoft revolutionized the gaming industry with the November 2001 launch of Xbox(R) (http://www.xbox.com/), its first-generation video games and entertainment system, now sold in 26 countries around the world. Now available in Europe, Japan and North America, Xbox 360 is the most powerful video game and entertainment system, delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming service and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around you.

About Xbox Live

Xbox Live continues to transform and unite Xbox communities worldwide, with a presence in 24 countries, and a global community of more than 2 million members. As the world's premier online games and entertainment service, Xbox Live offers world-class games, intelligent matchmaking, tournaments, unique programming and integration with Xbox.com

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures is a part of the entertainment operations of Viacom, Inc., one of the world's largest entertainment and media companies and a leader in the production, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, and music.

Contact:

David Waldman/Paramount Octavia Goredema/Edelman
323.956.5503 323 202 1909
david_waldman@paramount.comoctavia.goredema@edelman.com

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CONTACT: David Waldman of Paramount Pictures, +1-323-956-5503,
david_waldman@paramount.com; or Octavia Goredema of Edelman, +1-323-202-1909,
octavia.goredema@edelman.com, for Paramount Pictures

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