MTV Networks 'Virtual Laguna Beach' Lets Fans Go on Spring Break and to the Prom - Just Like Laguna Beach Cast Members

MTV Networks 'Virtual Laguna Beach' Lets Fans Go on Spring Break and to the Prom - Just Like Laguna Beach Cast Members

All Remaining Episodes of Laguna Beach to Premiere In-World One Day Prior to On-Air Premiere

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to spend spring break in Cabo with the cast of Laguna Beach or hang with Cartel after a private concert at prom, and, in the process, get sneak peaks of the show the day before its on-air debut? Now is your chance.

MTV Networks' Music Group today announced a series of upcoming events that will take place in "Virtual Laguna Beach," the social networking platform that integrates television programming with virtual world technology. All events in-world are designed to let fans "live" out the storylines they see on-air by creating special environments that mirror the story arcs and themes of the television show. Virtual Laguna Beach members even get the chance to watch full episodes of Laguna Beach a full day before they air on MTV.

Upcoming events in-world include:
* Spring Break -- featuring an appearance from Laguna cast members Kyndra
and Cami -- Premiers Nov. 1, 2006
Members can take a road trip down to Cabo San Lucas, blow off some
steam, soak up the sun, participate in games and even partake in bikini
contests, just as the cast does on-air. Kyndra and Cami from Laguna
Beach season three will join the party in-world at Spring Break on
November 1, 2006 and members will have a chance to win great prizes.

* Prom, featuring a performance by hot new band Cartel -- Premieres Nov.
7, 2006 Take a risk at dating games, and show off your dance moves as
you party the night away at Prom. In addition, enjoy a special concert
by Cartel and an opportunity afterward to meet the band in-world.

The upcoming events round out a series of in-world specials in the past month. Fans in Virtual Laguna Beach have already strutted their stuff in a virtual fashion show, mirroring the fashion show on-air, crowned their own King and Queen at the Winter Formal, following the exclusive in-world premiere of the Winter Formal episode, and enjoyed in-world appearances by several cast members.

All remaining episodes of Laguna Beach will premiere in-world one day prior to the on-air premier. Earlier this month, MTV became the first television network to ever debut a television show in a virtual world.

Virtual Laguna Beach is available for free download at http://www.vlb.mtv.com/.

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CONTACT: Mariana Agathoklis, +1-212-846-5755,
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