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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Lightworks Program Distribution Expands Global Outreach

Lightworks Program Distribution Expands Global Outreach

- Daro Film Distribution, GA&A, JC Media, Peace Arch Television, Vision Plus Entertainment Appointed as Exclusive Television Program Distributors -

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightworks Program Distribution (LPD), a division of Lightworks Enterprises, Inc., a vertically integrated television and new media production, distribution, and exhibition company, today announced the appointment of five companies to complement its world-wide distribution initiatives. Through the agreement, Daro Film Distribution, GA & A, JC Media, Peace Arch Television, and Vision Plus Entertainment have contracted to distribute hundreds of hours of award-winning programs, including renowned filmmaker and Directors Guild President Michael Apted's "Being Married;" famed director Roberto Faenza's "Come Into the Light;" "Lives for Sale," a compelling documentary which tells the real-life stories of women and children exploited in the human trafficking trade, and many others.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for all companies involved," said John Cuddihy, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Lightworks Program Distribution. "These alliances are a mark of LPD's continued commitment to expansion. By aligning LPD with such highly respected distribution agents, we are able to effectively increase our sales outreach globally."

David Dreilinger, President & CEO, Lightworks Enterprises, Inc., said, "We are excited to partner with these fine companies, who will provide significant additional resources as we continue to expand our distribution activities in all media throughout the world."

Lightworks Program Distribution, a division of Lightworks Enterprises, Inc., offers high-quality, award-winning television programming available for licensing in the United States and internationally. Their library consists of original programs, many of which have aired on Hallmark Channel, the BBC, and other major outlets.

About Lightworks Program Distribution

Lightworks Program Distribution offers hundreds of hours of high-quality, award-winning television programming available for licensing in the United States and internationally. Its original programs have aired on Hallmark Channel and other major outlets. Lightworks Program Distribution is the exclusive distributor of programs from Faith & Values Media and other major suppliers. Lightworks Enterprises Inc., the parent company of Lightworks Program Distribution, is a vertically integrated organization that encompasses television and new media production, distribution and exhibition. For more information, please visit http://www.lightworksdistribution.com/.

About Daro Film Distribution

Since its creation in 1982, the Monaco based Daro Film Distribution has grown to become one of Europe's leading independent television distribution companies. Daro Film Distribution represents more than 100 production companies from around the world, and has a catalogue ranging from blockbuster theatrical films and action series, to TV movies, cartoons, documentaries and music programs.

About GA&A

GA&A Group leads the Italian television industry in the production, acquisition and international distribution of television programming of the highest quality. Created in 1990 with a vision to bring to the screen the best in international television, Rome-based GA&A Group has grown to include four distinct business units: GA&A International, GA&A Italia, GA&A Productions and GA&A Footage Sales.

About JC Media

JC Media is a boutique television program distributor specializing in program distribution in English speaking markets. Founded by managing director John Clutten, the company represents several independent European and US production groups.

About Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.

Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc., incorporated in 1986, is a full- service television and film production and distribution company. It is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: PAE.LV) and the American Stock Exchange (AMEX:PAE). The company creates and acquires feature film, television and specialty programming that it distributes throughout the world both directly and via third party licensees. Peace Arch has four operating divisions: film, television, home entertainment and international sales. Peace Arch has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles and London

About Vision Plus Entertainment

An associated company of the VNM Group, Vision Plus Entertainment is an established industry player in the region, offering the unique combination of quality entertainment content and customized media planning services for advertisers, sponsors and broadcasters. Today, Vision Plus Entertainment represents major producers and networks from Hollywood, Europe, Canada, Australia, Taiwan and Hong Kong while distributing content to broadcasters in over 15 countries throughout Asia.

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Source: Lightworks Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Christine Luzano of Lightworks Enterprises, Inc.,
+1-212-485-8521, cluzano@lightworksdistribution.com

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

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