International Entertainment News: December 2006

'Dreamgirls' Sings at the Box Office

Earns $20.35 Million for Holiday Week-End

Cume Stands at $43.31 Million for First 8 Days in Wide Release

Bill Condon's sensational musical strikes a cord with enthusiastic audiences

Film release will expand January 12

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- "Dreamgirls" first week in wide release was a huge success, the film expanded from 3 to 852 theatres on Christmas Day. After earning a whopping $8.7 million on Christmas Day, the film has gone on to rack up $43.31 million in its first 8 days of wide release. The film took in an estimated $15.5 million for the three day week- end with a per screen average of $18,200 and the studio is projecting $20.35 million for the four day week-end.

"Dreamgirls'" $8.7 million Christmas Day bow generated the best single day ever for a musical. This Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Pictures co-production, directed by Bill Condon and starring Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles and Eddie Murphy represents the third-biggest box office total for a film that opened or went national on Christmas Day, bested only by 2001's "Ali" and 2002's "Catch Me if You Can," both of which opened in more than 2,000 theatres, compared to "Dreamgirls' more limited release in 852 theatres.

This holiday-season feel-good film has been playing to very enthusiastic crowds. Audiences have been applauding and cheering after musical numbers and even giving the film standing ovations while it plays. In exit surveys, moviegoers across the country have given the film a 95% favorable rating. "That's the highest I've ever seen," said Rob Moore, Paramount Pictures president and worldwide marketing and distribution adding, "not only have audiences responded to surveys with spectacular scores, we've seen them respond to the movie in a remarkable way with ovations during the performance of the film."

That sentiment was echoed by distribution executives from major national chains. Muvico theater chain's corporate communications VP John J. Spano said, "The audience reaction to 'Dreamgirls' at our Egyptian 24 location in Hanover, Maryland and Paradise24 in Davie, Florida have been remarkable. Our theater management reports they rarely receive as many positive comments about a film as they have with this one and they are seeing many guests come back again and again to see this film! They tell us that at the conclusion of the musical numbers our guests have been applauding, cheering and on several occasions we have seen standing ovations. From our guest reactions to 'Dreamgirls' it is apparent that the musical genre of film is alive and well and has a place at the top of the box office."

And Greg Dunn, President and COO of the Regal Entertainment Group said, "Regal Entertainment Group has seen an enthusiastic response to 'Dreamgirls' all over the country. In downtown Philadelphia, crowds on Christmas Day were giving the movie a standing ovation. In Long Beach, California some audiences applauded after every musical number. And in St. Louis people leaving 'Dreamgirls' were so excited that they stopped strangers, encouraging them to see the film. The combination of storytelling and musical excellence is certainly hitting a chord with Regal audiences."

The popular groundswell for the movie combined with a slew of awards nominations and critics' association kudos, including five Golden Globe nominations and seven Broadcast Film Critics Association nominations should bode well for the box office performance when "Dreamgirls" expands its release to approximately 1800 theatres on Friday, January 12.

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), is a global entertainment company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment through the Paramount Motion Picture Group which includes Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Studios and Worldwide Television Distribution

Contact: Nancy Kirkpatrick
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Publicity
Paramount Pictures
(323) 956-5824 Office

Source: Paramount Pictures

CONTACT: Nancy Kirkpatrick, Executive Vice President, Worldwide
Publicity, Paramount Pictures, +1-323-956-5824

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3-Day Marathon Marks Premiere of Critically-Acclaimed Series THE WIRE on BET January 10-12 at 9 PM ET/PT

BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by BET Networks:

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WHAT: After an extremely successful run on HBO, critically-
acclaimed show THE WIRE comes to BET! Kicking-off the
highly anticipated season one series premiere, the 3-day
marathon will feature episodes 1, 2 and 3 of the award-
winning show. Starring Idris Elba (as Stringer Bell),
Michael Williams and Lance Riddick, THE WIRE is centered on

Baltimore's inner-city drug scene. With gritty reality,
each 90-minute episode depicts the lives of every part of
the drug "food chain" -- from junkies to dealers and cops
to politicians.

MARATHON
SCHEDULE: Wednesday thru Friday, January 10 - 12 from
9 - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT

REGULAR SHOW
SCHEDULE: Thursdays from 9-10:30 p.m. ET/PT
* Beginning January 18th *

Encore - Saturdays @ 9 p.m. ET/PT

ON THE WEB: http://www.bet.com/pr

ABOUT BET: BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc.
(NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of
quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs
television programming for the African-American audience.
The primary BET channel reaches more than 83 million
households according to Nielsen media research, and can be
seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET
is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a
diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, the
Number 1 Internet portal for African Americans; BET Digital

Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive
alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET
Event Productions, a full-scale event management and
production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection
of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including

DVDs and video-on-demand; and BET Mobile, a service venture

into the lucrative world of ring tones, games and video
content for wireless devices.

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CONTACT: Tosha Whitten-Griggs, +1-818-972-3312,
Tosha.whitten-griggs@bet.net, Zabrina Horton, +1-818-972-3337,
Zabrina.horton@bet.net, both of BET; or Mariah O'Hara of BWR, +1-310-248-6177,
mohara@bwr-la.com, for BET Networks

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

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BET Commemorates the Life of Legendary Entertainer James Brown

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Friday, December 29, 2006

Beckham Kicks Off MOTORAZR in Japan

The Walt Disney Studios Celebrates Record Performance in 2006 With Worldwide Hit Films, Top Selling DVDs and CDs, and New Stage Hits

Sinclair Announces Retransmission Consent Agreement With McLeod USA in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces 25 Nominees for Inaugural Class of Inductees

Wrestling Superstar Bill Goldberg to Make Appearance at San Diego International Auto Show

WHO: Bill Goldberg, wrestling phenomenon, actor (The Longest Yard),
car enthusiast, host of the new upcoming Spike TV series,
Bullrun, and part time San Diego resident

WHAT: Personal appearance, autograph session, interview and photo ops

WHERE: San Diego International Auto Show / San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego

WHEN: Friday, December 29, 12 Noon-2:30 pm (12-12:30 pm outdoors in
front of the Convention Center; 12:30-2:30 pm upstairs at the
Ultimate Ridez Expo in the Sail Pavilion. Ticket required for
entrance to the show.)

WHY: One of the most popular wrestling personalities of all time,
Bill Goldberg has worked his personal passion for cars into his
multi-faceted career. He's an avid collector and owns some of
the rarest, most desirable muscle cars ever built. Now he's the
host of Bullrun, a new automotive reality series premiering on
Spike TV in March. Bullrun features 12 teams of drivers
competing for $200,000 in everything from a Lamborghini
Murcielago to a Ford F-150 pickup truck. It's a winner-takes-all
cross-country rally with elimination challenges that test the
limits of man and machine - and the likes of which have never
before been seen. (Two team cars will be with Goldberg).

Media
Contacts: Amy Foley, San Diego International Auto Show - 619-886-4969;
amyf@ncda.com

Shana Agron, Spike TV - 212-767-4275; shana.agron@mtvstaff.com

PRNewswire -- Dec. 28

Source: Spike TV

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

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Rudy* May Have Started With the Help of the New DVD, 'Getting Recruited To Play College Football'

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Rudy* may have started for Notre Dame with the help of a new recruiting DVD, "Getting Recruited to Play College Football."

"The recruiting process is daunting for parents the first time they try to help their child play at the college level," said Scott Rokosny, president of Garden State Video North, a leading video production and corporate communications firm which has produced hundreds of student athlete recruiting DVDs. "They don't know where or when to start. 'Getting Recruited to Play College Football' can show parents and prospects the right moves to make in the recruiting process. It may also help those non-'blue-chippers' catch the eyes of college coaches before National Signing Day in February."

Rokosny, a former coach and state championship player, noted that the DVD features coaches, parents and players providing insights on a range of issues families will face in the recruiting process, including:

-- How and when to start your search
-- What coaches look for in a prospect
-- What scholarships and other financial aid are offered at the various
college division levels
-- Recruiting terminology
-- How to be academically eligible for college
-- The importance of a highlight recruiting DVD for your student athlete
and what needs to be included in the piece
-- The role of camps
-- Life as a collegiate student athlete.

Christopher Melvin, a Recruiting Analyst with Eliterecruits.com, is interviewed on the DVD and he provides insights into the role recruiting services can play for prospects.

"Just when you think you figured-out the recruiting process, it's over," said Scott Lakatos, a Division 1A coach also interviewed on the DVD. "You might do better the second time around with another child, but most people don't get the opportunity."

The 45-minute DVD, produced by Garden State Video North, is available for $44.95 plus tax, shipping and handling by calling 973-884-3636, writing to gstatevideo@gmail.com, or visiting the Web site at www.gsvideo.net.

About Garden State Video North

Garden State Video North (GSVN), a leading video production and corporate communications firm, combines creative talent with cutting edge technology to produce promotional, educational, sports, and performance videos. For more information about Garden State Video North, please call 973-884-3636, write to gstatevideo@gmail.com, or visit the Web site at www.gsvideo.net.

* "Rudy" refers to Rudy Ruettiger, a former Notre Dame Football player.

For more information on Rudy, please visit www.Rudy45.com.

Source: Garden State Video North

CONTACT: To speak with Scott Rokosny about the DVD, or related
recruiting issues, please call +1-201-410-2705

Web site: http://www.gsvideo.net/

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Sinclair Extends DIRECTV Rebate Offer in Mediacom Markets

Mediacom's Carriage of Sinclair Stations Remains Scheduled to End on January 6, 2007

BALTIMORE, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) announced today that it has extended the DIRECTV rebate offer that it has made available in markets where Sinclair stations are currently carried on cable systems owned by Mediacom Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:MCCC). As previously announced, Sinclair does not expect to reach a new agreement with Mediacom prior to the termination of their existing retransmission consent agreement. As a result, Sinclair expects Mediacom to discontinue carriage of a number of television stations when that agreement ends at 12:01 a.m. on January 6, 2007.

The DIRECTV offer, which makes available rebates of up to either $150 or $100 depending on the market, had been scheduled to end on December 31, 2006. As a result of the extension, qualified consumers can take advantage of the rebates by signing up for DIRECTV by February 5, 2007.

"It is unfortunate that we apparently will not be able to reach agreement with Mediacom," commented Barry Faber, Sinclair's Vice President and General Counsel, "but we again want to remind our viewers in Mediacom markets that alternative means for watching our great programming continue to exist. These alternatives include both over-the-air and direct broadcast satellite. By extending the DIRECTV rebate offer, which is intended to compensate viewers for the inconvenience of having to make alternative arrangements, we hope to make it easier for the public to continue to enjoy our stations."

The stations and markets impacted are listed below, with the availability and amount of the DIRECTV rebate noted after each market name. Subscribers in markets with a $150 rebate must call 1-800-376-4388 and subscribers in markets with a $100 rebate must call 1-800-341-4388. In order to qualify for the rebate, which will be paid in the form of a $10 bill credit each month until the full amount of the rebate has been paid, potential subscribers must sign up with DIRECTV prior to February 6, 2007 and must meet certain qualifications, which will be described when the applicable 800 number is called.

Des Moines/Ames (KDSM-FOX) - $150, Cedar Rapids (KGAN-CBS) - $150, Mobile- Pensacola (WEAR-ABC/WFGX-MNT) - $100, Peoria/Bloomington (WYZZ-FOX) - $100, Greenville/Spartanburg/Asheville (WLOS-ABC/WMYA-MNT) - $100, Lexington (WDKY- FOX) - $100, Madison (WSMN-FOX) - $100, Nashville (WZTV-FOX/WUXP-MNT/WNAB-CW) - $100, Minneapolis (WUCW-CW) - $150, Paducah/Cape Girardeau (KBSI-FOX/WDKA- MNT) - $100, Springfield/Champaign/Decatur (WICS-ABC/WICD-ABC) - $100, St. Louis (KDNL-ABC) - $100, Tallahassee (WTWC-NBC) - $100, Birmingham (WTTO- CW/WABM-MNT) - $100, Norfolk (WTVZ-MNT) - $100, and Milwaukee (WCGV-MNT/WVTV- CW) - $100.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, currently owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 58 television stations in 36 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 22% of U.S. television households and is affiliated with all the major networks.

Forward-Looking Statements:

The matters discussed in this press release include forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, future operating results. When used in this press release, the words "outlook," "intends to," "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "achieves," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results in the future could differ materially and adversely from those described in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including and in addition to the assumptions identified above, the impact of changes in national and regional economies, successful integration of acquired television stations (including achievement of synergies and cost reductions), FCC approval of pending license transfers, successful execution of outsourcing agreements, pricing and demand fluctuations in local and national advertising, volatility in programming costs, the market acceptance of new programming and our news central strategy, our local sales initiatives, and the other risk factors set forth in the Company's most recent reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurances that the assumptions and other factors referred to in this release will occur. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.

First Call Analyst: Lucy Rutishauser
FCMN Contact:

Source: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Barry M. Faber, V.P. & General Counsel of Sinclair Broadcast
Group, Inc., +1-410-568-1500

Web site: http://www.sbgi.net/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/110203.html

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PBS Honors President Gerald R. Ford With Broadcast of Award-Winning Documentary on His Life

Produced by WGVU Grand Rapids, First National Release of Film Available Beginning December 28 on PBS Stations

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To honor the life of President Gerald R. Ford, PBS announced today that it is making available to public television stations nationwide an award-winning documentary tracing President Ford's formative years through his presidency. Produced by WGVU, the public television station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, President Ford's hometown, the 60-minute documentary will be available beginning December 28 to PBS stations (check local listings).

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TIME AND CHANCE: GERALD FORD'S APPOINTMENT WITH HISTORY, adapted in part from James M. Cannon's book of the same title, is a documentary about the man who was never elected to higher office but who served in the presidency for nearly 1,000 days in 1974-77, when the nation was challenged by war, inflation and political turmoil. The film traces Ford's formative years in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and chronicles his political career as a 13-term congressman, vice president and president. It is the first full-scale documentary about the nation's 38th president.

Ford is prominently profiled in the program during the dark days of Watergate and the politically turbulent 1970s. The film also profiles Betty Ford and the role she played as one of the most influential first ladies since Eleanor Roosevelt.

TIME AND CHANCE includes detailed interviews with and speech excerpts from President Ford; former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger; former President George H.W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney (who served as Ford's White House chief of staff); L. William Seidman, CNBC and former Ford economic advisor; James M. Cannon, Ford biographer, journalist, author, political advisor; former President Jimmy Carter; Marty Allen, president of the Ford Presidential Foundation; Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm; Senator Edward Kennedy; and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

In the film, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says of Ford, "I think he saved the country. In fact, he saved it in such a matter-of-fact way that he isn't given any credit for it."

The film has received a 2004 Crystal Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards; a 2005 MAB Merit Award for Best News Special; a 2005 Associated Press Award for Best News Documentary; a 2005 Award of Excellence from the Videographer Awards; a 2005 CINE Golden Eagle Award; a 2005 Best in Show for writing and a Gold Award in the documentary/biography category from the Aurora Awards; and a 2005 Silver Davey Award. The film was also nominated for an EMMY Award in Michigan and has been included in the Museum of Broadcast Communications Documentary Archives.

TIME AND CHANCE has been made available to PBS stations nationwide. Consult PBS listings in local areas for airdates and times. Copies of TIME AND CHANCE, as well as of WGVU Productions' 30-minute film "Gerald R. Ford: Turning 90" are available for purchase by calling 800/442-2771 or by visiting WGVU's online store at wgvu.org/store.

Underwriters: Public Television Viewers and PBS. Producer: WGVU Grand Rapids. Producer/writer: Mike Grass. Director: Rob Byrd. Narrator: Will Lyman. Videographers: Rob Byrd, Phillip A. Lane and Phil Blauw. Executive producers: Matthew E. McLogan and Ken Kolbe. General Manager, WGVU: Michael T. Walenta. Format: CC Stereo

PBS is a media enterprise that serves 354 public noncommercial television stations and reaches almost 90 million people each week through on-air and online content. Bringing diverse viewpoints to television and the Internet, PBS provides high-quality documentary and dramatic entertainment, and consistently dominates the most prestigious award competitions. PBS is a leading provider of educational materials for K-12 teachers, and offers a broad array of other educational services. PBS' premier kids' TV programming and Web site, PBS KIDS Online (pbskids.org), continue to be parents' and teachers' most trusted learning environments for children. More information about PBS is available at pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org Web sites on the Internet.

WGVU's continued mission is to provide educational, informative and entertaining programs and events to the West Michigan community as a service of Grand Valley State University.

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CONTACT: Pamela Holtz of WGVU, +1-616-331-6818, holtzp@gvsu.edu; or
Carrie Johnson of PBS, +1-703-739-5129, cjohnson@pbs.org

Web site: http://www.pbs.org/
http://www.wgvu.org/store

NOTE TO EDITORS: A 30-minute preview clip is available via streaming video at wgvu.org/ford/index.html. Additional photos and press materials are available on PBS PressRoom (pbs.org/pressroom).

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Eminem to Host New Year's Eve Countdown on His Shade 45 Channel Exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio

"Shady New Year" will feature Eminem counting down 25 of his favorite hip-hop tracks

NEW YORK, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eminem will share and count down 25 of his favorite hip-hop tracks on SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel Shade 45 on New Year's Eve.

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This end-of-year special will feature the most successful artist in hip- hop history "stating the facts and playing the tracks" on his SIRIUS music channel, Shade 45. Eminem and SIRIUS (NASDAQ:SIRI) launched Shade 45, the freshest and most adventurous, uncensored hip-hop channel in radio, in October 2005.

2006 ended on a high note for Eminem, with the triumphant chart-topping release of the album Eminem Presents The Re-Up and a GRAMMY(R) nomination with Akon for "Smack That."

His Shady New Year special will be broadcast exclusively on SIRIUS on New Year's Eve, December 31, from 8 to 10 pm ET, on Shade 45 / channel 45. It will be re-broadcast at 10 pm ET, and again on New Year's Day, January 1 at 12 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 8 pm ET.

For more information, visit http://www.sirius.com/shade45.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NBA and NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.

SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln-Mercury, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country.

Click on http://www.sirius.com/ to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the key factors that have a direct bearing on our operational results are: our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming partners, our competitive position and any events which affect the useful life of our satellites.

P-SIRI

Media Contact:

Elise Brown
SIRIUS
212.584.5290
ebrown@siriusradio.com

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CONTACT: Elise Brown, SIRIUS, +1-212-584-5290, ebrown@siriusradio.com

Web site: http://www.sirius.com/
http://www.sirius.com/shade45
http://shop.sirius.com/

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Disneyland Resort

Music from the Grammy-nominated group and special effects create all-new rockin' experiences at Space Mountain and California Screamin' for a limited time

ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently nominated for six Grammy awards, are red hot and their music will temporarily transform Space Mountain at Disneyland and California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure into new rock n' roll adventures. As part of the "Year of A Million Dreams" celebration at Disneyland Resort, rock fans' dreams will come true as "Rockin' Both Parks" provides new special effects and soundtracks specifically remixed to heighten every twist, turn, rise and drop of each thrilling attraction.

For a limited time (from January 3 through April 26, 2007), guests will experience Space Mountain like never before. The high-speed interstellar adventure, that has captivated Disneyland guests since the 1970s, will temporarily have an all-new twist. Rockin' Space Mountain fans will find the attraction sporting new technology that features illuminated dancing rock fans, more than 200 lights brightening the track and a brand-new, customized soundtrack by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band's famous song, "Higher Ground," which was a 1989 hit version of the Stevie Wonder original tune, will create an out-of-this-world rock adventure. Along with new technology and lighting, all systems are a go.

Riders of Rockin' California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure will also twist and turn to a new soundtrack. With a specially customized version of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 hit "Around the World," guests will rock through the attraction's 6,000 feet of track. The four-minute ride is the world's longest steel looping roller coaster and takes guests from zero to 55 miles per hour in just four seconds.

The new soundtracks for both attractions were remixed by Ryan Hewitt, the man who remixes the Red Hot Chili Peppers' own music, to ensure the soundtracks are specific to the twists and turns, highs and lows of both roller coasters.

Rockin' Space Mountain and Rockin' California Screamin' are just some of the highlights of the "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration that began at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on October 1. For 15 months, Disney Parks are celebrating dreams coming true, making literally millions of dreams, large and small, come to life for eligible guests through the Disney Dreams Giveaway. Many money-can't- buy experiences -- from exclusive Dream FASTPASSES for popular Disney attractions to around-the-world vacations or a stay in the special Mickey Mouse Penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel -- are being awarded at random. In addition to the Disney Dreams Giveaway, guests are enjoying all new immersive entertainment experiences at the resort. At Disneyland Park, guests are meeting, playing and learning their royal ways with Disney Princesses at Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, dueling with Darth Vader at Jedi Training Academy and creating mayhem with Pirates in New Orleans Square. At Disney's California Adventure Park, guests young and old are bopping to the beat and joining in the fun of the High School Musical Pep Rally. The "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration lasts through 2007.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win in the Disney Dreams Giveaway. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico & U.K. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Giveaway runs October 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007 (mail- in entries postmarked starting September 18, 2006 & received by January 14, 2008 on a 3.5x5 postcard with complete name, address, daytime phone#, birth date and proper postage sent to PO Box 8629, Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA). UK residents only mail to 483 Green Lanes, London N13 4BS. Penthouse stay will be awarded most days starting December 1, 2006, will likely be awarded early in the day and will be for a stay that night. Approximate retail value of Mickey Mouse Penthouse Stay US $572. Prizes range in value from US $3.83 to US $83,701. All prize awards are subject to verification. Odds of winning on a given day depend on the number of eligible participants at a selected location or within the mail-in entry pool for the time or date (as applicable) selected. Subject to official rules at www.DisneyParks.com/rules. Sponsor: Magic Kingdom Productions, Inc., PO Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.

For residents of Canada, a mathematical skill-testing question must be correctly answered to win any prize.

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Source: Disneyland Resort

CONTACT: For news media inquiries regarding Rockin' Both Parks or the
"Year of a Million Dreams" celebration, please visit Disneyland Resort's
media-only news site, www.disneylandnews.com or call Disneyland Resort Public
Relations at 714/781-4500.

Web site: http://www.disneylandnews.com/
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AT&T Introduces U-verse in Bloomington

High Definition Programming and Other Compelling Features Make AT&T U-verse TV the Most Advanced Video Offering in the Market

Through March 31, New Customers May Receive Two Months of Free TV With 60-Day Money Back Guarantee

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new world of communications and entertainment is now available to some Bloomington residents. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced the initial launch of AT&T U- verse(SM), which utilizes AT&T's fiber-rich network that extends optical connections deeper into neighborhoods. U-verse services are initially available in limited areas throughout the Bloomington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). AT&T plans to expand availability on an ongoing basis.

AT&T U-verse offers customers a combination of next-generation digital television -- including more than 25 High Definition (HD) channels -- and high speed Internet access. The award-winning AT&T U-verse TV includes cutting- edge features that are unmatched in the market, while the new U-verse enabled AT&T Yahoo!(R) High Speed Internet builds on AT&T's position as the nation's leading provider of broadband DSL.

"AT&T U-Verse reinvents television and brings Hoosiers a new choice for entertainment," said Hardmon Williams, AT&T vice president and general manager for Indiana. "We are proud to make Bloomington consumers among the first in the nation to enjoy an experience unlike anything in the marketplace today."

Beginning today, AT&T U-verse TV will offer Bloomington residents:

-- A compelling variety of TV packages with more than 300 channels,
including digital music, local, and premium movie and sports
programming.
-- HD technology that produces images more than twice as detailed as
standard analog TV delivering rich, realistic video and multi-channel,
movie-theater-quality sound. AT&T U-verse offers customers access to
a growing lineup of more than 25 HD channels, more than the local
cable provider. New HD customers can receive two months of free HD
service ($10 a month thereafter).
-- Web remote access to digital video recorder (DVR), which allows
customers to schedule recordings using their AT&T Yahoo! Internet
account. This feature is unique to AT&T among local providers.
-- The ability to record up to four programs at once using a DVR
receiver, another exclusive feature unmatched in the marketplace.
-- Built-in picture-in-picture functionality that allows subscribers to
channel surf on any television without leaving the program they're
watching.
-- Specially designed set top boxes, manufactured by Motorola, all of
which are HD-capable and include universal remote controls that
provide backlit buttons and one-touch access to VOD, DVR, and other
services.
-- A premium Spanish-language package featuring novelas, movies, news,
sports, children's programming, talk shows and more. New customers
can receive the package at no charge for the first two months ($10 a
month thereafter).
-- Fast channel-changing, eliminating the delay experienced with other
digital broadcast services.
-- The ability to search for programs using title or actor's name.
-- Three TV receivers - one with a DVR, which allows customers to pause,
rewind, replay and record live TV - at no extra charge with most
programming packages. (Customers may add more receivers for $5 each a
month.)

AT&T plans to continue adding more channels and interactive applications in the future.

Customers can choose from five TV and three Internet packages to customize their entertainment experience. In addition to the popular U300 and U400 packages, AT&T also offers U-family, a market-leading family-friendly programming option. Current AT&T U-verse TV offers start as low as $44 a month, depending on the selected programming and Internet packages (other monthly charges apply).

Now through March 31, qualified new customers can join AT&T U-verse and receive free TV service, including HBO(R) and Cinemax(R), for the first two months when they choose the U300 or U400 programming package (other monthly charges apply). Thereafter, customers will continue to receive recurring monthly discounts when they subscribe to a bundle of TV and Internet service. In addition, AT&T will offer new customers a 60-day money-back guarantee.

Three packages of AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet U-verse Enabled will be made available to AT&T U-verse customers:

-- Elite: Downstream up to 6.0 Mbps, upstream up to 1.0 Mbps.
-- Pro: Downstream up to 3.0 Mbps, upstream up to 1.0 Mbps.
-- Express: Downstream up to 1.5 Mbps, upstream up to 1.0 Mbps.

All high speed Internet packages offered as part of AT&T U-verse include wireless home-networking at no charge, giving users the freedom to access online photos, streaming video, games and other information using a wireless- enabled laptop or other device. Subscribers also receive virtually unlimited e-mail storage and powerful anti-virus and anti-spam software.

The deployment of next-generation video services reflects AT&T's strategy to become customers' preferred communications and entertainment provider and to deliver a video solution through its traditional footprint that provides greater value, flexibility and simplicity than competitors' offerings. AT&T U-verse TV represents a critical new service in the company's video portfolio, which today includes AT&T | DISH Network and AT&T Homezone(SM) service, which integrates AT&T | DISH Network and AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet. AT&T U- verse TV also underscores the company's strategy to deliver integrated services to the three screens many consumers say are most valued today: the PC, the TV and the wireless phone.

Customers seeking additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in their area -- can visit http://uverse.att.com/ . The site will continually be updated over the coming weeks as AT&T expands availability in the market. Additionally, AT&T will soon begin direct marketing in the areas where the service is initially available.

Note: This AT&T release and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss .

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with 58.7 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at http://www.att.com/ .

Yahoo!, the Yahoo! Logos, and other product and service names are the trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand.

Prices subject to change. Services provided by AT&T Indiana and are available in limited areas. Residential customers only. AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet U-verse Enabled may not be purchased separately; purchase of AT&T U- verse TV required. Taxes, installation, city video cost recovery fees, and additional fees extra. Equipment rental fees are included as part of monthly recurring charges. Acceptance of Terms of Service required. AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet maximum speed achieved depends on customer location, line condition, and concurrent use of other U-verse services. Credit and other restrictions apply. 2 Months Free TV Offer: Applies to monthly charges for first 2 months of U300 or U400 programming packages only. Video on Demand and Pay Per View charges not discounted. HBO(R) & Cinemax(R) 2 Months Free Offer: Requires purchase of U-verse programming package. No credits for cancellation prior to 2 months of service. After promotional period, monthly HBO(R)/Cinemax(R) charges apply. 2 Months Free Paquete Espanol Offer: Discount applies to the Paquete Espanol package only. Customers must subscribe to a U- verse programming package. HD 2 Months Free Offer: Purchase of U-verse programming package required. Premium HD channels require subscription fees. No credits for cancellation prior to 2 months of service. After promotional period, monthly $10 HD Technology Fee applies. Money-Back Guarantee Offer: Offer for customers ordering TV or TV and Internet who cancel all U-verse services within 60 days from service activation. Money-Back Guarantee includes adjustment of initial installation and up to two month's service charges only.

HBO(R) and Cinemax(R) are service marks of Home Box Office, Inc.

For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom .

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AT&T Introduces U-verse in Muncie

High Definition Programming and Other Compelling Features Make AT&T U-verse TV the Most Advanced Video Offering in the Market

Through March 31, New Customers May Receive Two Months of Free TV With 60-Day Money Back Guarantee

MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new world of communications and entertainment is now available to some Muncie residents. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced the initial launch of AT&T U-verse(SM), which utilizes AT&T's fiber-rich network that extends optical connections deeper into neighborhoods. U-verse services are initially available in limited areas throughout the Muncie metropolitan statistical area (MSA). AT&T plans to expand availability on an ongoing basis.

AT&T U-verse offers customers a combination of next-generation digital television -- including more than 25 High Definition (HD) channels -- and high speed Internet access. The award-winning AT&T U-verse TV includes cutting- edge features that are unmatched in the market, while the new U-verse enabled AT&T Yahoo!(R) High Speed Internet builds on AT&T's position as the nation's leading provider of broadband DSL.

"AT&T U-verse is the future of video entertainment and will provide consumers a whole new experience unlike anything in the marketplace today," said Hardmon Williams, AT&T vice president and general manager for Indiana. "We are proud to announce that Muncie residents are among the first in the nation to experience our innovative U-verse services."

Beginning today, AT&T U-verse TV will offer Muncie residents:

-- A compelling variety of TV packages with more than 300 channels,
including digital music, local, and premium movie and sports
programming.
-- HD technology that produces images more than twice as detailed as
standard analog TV delivering rich, realistic video and multi-channel,
movie-theater-quality sound. AT&T U-verse offers customers access to
a growing lineup of more than 25 HD channels, more than the local
cable provider. New HD customers can receive two months of free HD
service ($10 a month thereafter).
-- Web remote access to digital video recorder (DVR), which allows
customers to schedule recordings using their AT&T Yahoo! Internet
account. This feature is unique to AT&T among local providers.
-- The ability to record up to four programs at once using a DVR
receiver, another exclusive feature unmatched in the marketplace.
-- Built-in picture-in-picture functionality that allows subscribers to
channel surf on any television without leaving the program they're
watching.
-- Specially designed set top boxes, manufactured by Motorola, all of
which are HD-capable and include universal remote controls that
provide backlit buttons and one-touch access to VOD, DVR, and other
services.
-- A premium Spanish-language package featuring novelas, movies, news,
sports, children's programming, talk shows and more. New customers
can receive the package at no charge for the first two months ($10 a
month thereafter).
-- Fast channel-changing, eliminating the delay experienced with other
digital broadcast services.
-- The ability to search for programs using title or actor's name.
-- Three TV receivers -- one with a DVR, which allows customers to pause,
rewind, replay and record live TV -- at no extra charge with most
programming packages. (Customers may add more receivers for $5 each a
month.)