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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for June 1

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for June 1

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1: CABLE NEWS DEBUT

Profile America -- Friday, June 1st. What is now routine for millions of Americans each day --checking an all-news cable television channel for the latest events around the world -- began on this day in 1980. That's when CNN -- the Cable News Network -- started its service. At the time, some critics questioned whether the public would be interested in a channel that carried nothing but news 24 hours a day. Now, there are not only a number of such news channels, but others dedicated fully to weather, golf, automobiles and cooking, among other special interests. When CNN began operations, about 16 million households were hooked up to cable. Today, cable television reaches nearly 66 million homes across the U.S. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2012, p. 291
www.museum.tv
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2012, t. 1132

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau

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Snigdha Nandipati wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

Snigdha Nandipati wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

CINCINNATI, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Snigdha Nandipati, a 14-year-old speller from San Diego, Calif., won the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday night.

Nandipati was named the Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion in the 13th round after correctly spelling the word "guetapens," which is defined as "an ambush, snare, or trap."

Nandipati represented U-T San Diego in San Diego, Calif., in this year's competition. She is an eighth grade student at Francis Parker School in San Diego, Calif.

This was the second consecutive Scripps National Spelling Bee in which Snigdha competed. She tied for 27th place in last year's Bee.

The preliminary and championship rounds of this year's Bee were broadcast live on ESPN. The primetime broadcast lasted seven rounds.

The spelling competition began Tuesday with 278 competitors who qualified to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee by winning locally sponsored bees in their home communities.

Rich Boehne, president and chief executive officer of The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP), declared Nandipati the national champion and awarded her the engraved Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship loving cup immediately after the winning word was correctly spelled.

"Congratulations to Snigdha, who captivated the world by mastering some of the most difficult words in the English language and thrilled us all in becoming the 2012 national champion," Boehne said. "The Scripps National Spelling Bee is truly a national treasure and we take great pride in seeing these young leaders rise to the occasion. They are rewarded for their dedication and commitment to improving their spelling and language. Those skills will last them far beyond this academic contest."

With more than 11 million spellers starting at the local level, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program of its kind. The competition is administered on a not-for-profit basis by Scripps, based in Cincinnati. The majority of local spelling bee sponsors are daily and weekly newspapers.

The competition was held in the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Round-by-round results can be reviewed at the Scripps National Spelling Bee Web site, http://www.spellingbee.com/.

Placing second in this year's competition was: Stuti Mishra of West Melbourne, Fla., (representing the Orlando Sentinel).

The national champion receives a $30,000 cash prize along with the trophy from Scripps; a $2,500 U.S. savings bond and complete reference library from Merriam-Webster; a $5,000 scholarship from Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation; $2,600 of reference works, including the Final Print Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and a lifetime membership to the Britannica Online Premium from Encyclopaedia Britannica; and an online language course and Nook Color from Middlebury Interactive Languages.

All students will receive varying amounts of cash prizes depending on where they finish in the academic showcase.

About the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program. The purpose of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is to help students improve spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all of their lives. Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W. Scripps Company.

About Scripps
Scripps (www.scripps.com) delivers quality journalism and creates valuable marketing environments through television stations, newspapers and a growing menu of digital products and services that now includes social games. Creative and mission-driven employees "give light so the people can find their own way" at 19 television stations in major U.S. markets and at newspapers in 13 markets.

SOURCE E.W. Scripps

E.W. Scripps

CONTACT: Micheal Hickerson, The Scripps National Spelling Bee, +1-513-977-3862, Mike.Hickerson@scripps.com

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New Frontier Media Files Federal Lawsuit Against Hosken Consolidated Investments, Longkloof Limited, Marcel Golding, Adam Rothstein And Various Associated Persons

New Frontier Media Files Federal Lawsuit Against Hosken Consolidated Investments, Longkloof Limited, Marcel Golding, Adam Rothstein And Various Associated Persons

SEEKS DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND ALLEGES VIOLATIONS OF U.S. FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS

BOULDER, Colo., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Frontier Media, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NOOF), a leading provider of transactional television services and distributor of general motion picture entertainment, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against the publicly-traded South African conglomerate, Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited (Johannesburg Stock Exchange: HCI), its Executive Chairman Marcel Golding, Longkloof Limited, Mile End Limited, Sabido Investments, Adam Rothstein, Eric Doctorow, Mahomed Khalik Ismail Sheriff, Willem Deon Nel, and Barbara Wall alleging violations of the U.S. federal securities laws. In the complaint, New Frontier Media alleges that Hosken, Longkloof, Marcel Golding, Adam Rothstein and the other defendants have been acting as a "group" in connection with their involvement in a hostile takeover offer for the Company and a threatened proxy contest against the Company. The suit alleges that the defendants violated Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by not properly reporting their identity and activities as a "group," including that they have failed to disclose that their efforts to acquire control of the Company, whether through a hostile takeover offer or a proxy contest for control of the Company's Board, are being directed and coordinated by Adam Rothstein. The suit also alleges that the purported notice of director nominations provided to New Frontier Media by a Hosken affiliate does not comply with the advance notice of nomination requirements contained in the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws since it does not disclose Adam Rothstein's involvement in the threatened proxy contest or provide any of the disclosures required by the Bylaws to be made with respect to Adam Rothstein. The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief.

As previously announced earlier this month, New Frontier Media has received a purported notice of nomination from a Hosken affiliate that it intends to nominate four individuals, including two employees of a Hosken affiliate, for election to the New Frontier Media Board of Directors at the Company's 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The notice was received by the Company on April 26, 2012, with only one day remaining before the closing of the advance notice period on April 27, 2012, which period is determined by the Bylaws. At the time, New Frontier Media indicated that it was continuing to review the notice to determine whether the notice complies with New Frontier Media's Bylaws and applicable law.

New Frontier Media believes that the defendants' threatened proxy contest, together with its numerous inflammatory statements attacking the Company, is an attempt to pressure the Company to pre-empt its on-going process for reviewing strategic alternatives, give favorable consideration to the Hosken / Rothstein group's unsolicited, non-binding, conditional acquisition proposal and, accordingly, further the self-interested agenda of the Hosken / Rothstein group to gain control of New Frontier Media.

Since receiving the purported notice of nomination, the Special Committee of independent directors that is overseeing the review of strategic alternatives available for the Company has been, with the assistance of its counsel, reviewing the purported notice of nomination against the requirements of New Frontier Media's Bylaws. As a result of such review, the Special Committee believes that the purported notice does not comply with the Bylaws and that it is necessary and appropriate, due to the significant potential for uncertainty and confusion and the need for the Company to incur substantial expenses to plan for a proxy contest, to have this promptly confirmed with a judicial determination.

The Special Committee also issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed in federal court:

"The Special Committee believes that Hosken, Rothstein, Golding and the other members of their group have not been forthright in their communications with our shareholders. The Special Committee is fully committed to protecting the interests of all New Frontier Media shareholders and we intend to aggressively pursue this legal action to protect our shareholders.

The Special Committee also believes that a prompt determination whether Hosken's purported notice of nominations has been validly made is necessary to avoid the unnecessary and substantial expense and confusion that will otherwise be involved in planning for a proxy contest at the 2012 Annual Meeting, preparing the applicable documents required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a proxy contest at the 2012 Annual Meeting and holding the 2012 Annual Meeting. The Special Committee also believes that the pendency of the proxy contest has the potential to chill the interest of some potential buyers and will interfere with the Special Committee's goal of maximizing value for all shareholders of the Company.

We remain very disappointed that the Hosken / Rothstein group has made it abundantly clear that it is unwilling to participate on an equal footing with all other bidders in the Special Committee's process for maximizing shareholder value and, instead, has chosen to launch a costly, disruptive and distracting proxy contest to place four of their hand-picked candidates on the New Frontier Media's six-member Board in an apparent attempt to obtain control of the Company. Their recent actions, including their refusal to execute our form of bidder confidentiality agreement, their inflammatory press releases and their refusal to withdraw their costly, disruptive and distracting proxy contest, make clear that, rather than constructively engaging with the Special Committee and accepting our invitation to participate in our process to maximize shareholder value on an equal footing with all other bidders, the Hosken / Rothstein group is attempting to pressure the Special Committee to pre-empt its process and grant the Hosken / Rothstein group's unsolicited, non-binding, conditional acquisition proposal preferential treatment, even if such treatment would deprive other New Frontier Media shareholders of the opportunity to obtain maximum value for their shares.

However, the Special Committee and the other members of the New Frontier Media Board will not be distracted from acting in the best interests of, and maximizing value for, all shareholders. We will also not be deterred from our goal of providing a level playing field for all potential buyers of the Company. Our Board would prefer to avoid a costly and disruptive proxy contest and focus our full attention on realizing New Frontier Media's significant potential. However, we will not stand idly by while the Hosken / Rothstein group pursues their own self-interested agenda to gain control of New Frontier Media."

In connection with New Frontier Media's lawsuit filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado against Hosken, Rothstein, Golding and the other defendants named therein, the Special Committee is being assisted by its legal advisor, Alston & Bird LLP.

Important Information and Where to Find It

This press release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of New Frontier Media, Inc. New Frontier Media and its directors and certain executive officers are deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of New Frontier Media in connection with the 2012 Annual Meeting. New Frontier Media plans to make a preliminary filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, of a proxy statement and an accompanying proxy card relating to the 2012 Annual Meeting. Information regarding the interests of such participants will be included in the preliminary proxy statement. NEW FRONTIER MEDIA STRONGLY URGES INVESTORS TO CAREFULLY READ THE PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER PROXY MATERIALS THAT NEW FRONTIER MEDIA WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders will be able to obtain, free of charge, copies of the Preliminary Proxy Statement and any other documents filed by New Frontier Media with the SEC in connection with the 2012 Annual Meeting at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov and New Frontier Media's website at http://www.noof.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "demonstrate," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "should" and "likely" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In addition, statements that are not historical should also be considered forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on those forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Forward-looking statements contained in this release may relate to, but are not limited to, statements regarding the review by New Frontier Media's Special Committee of independent directors of potential strategic alternatives, the timing of such review, and the outcome of such review. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks detailed in New Frontier Media's filings with the SEC, including its most recent filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q , or in information disclosed in public conference calls, the date and time of which are released in advance. New Frontier Media is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update any of the information in this press release if any forward-looking statement later turns out to be inaccurate whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About New Frontier Media, Inc.

New Frontier Media is a provider of transactional television services and a distributor of general motion picture entertainment. Our Transactional TV segment distributes adult content to cable and satellite providers who then distribute the content to retail consumers via video on demand and pay per view technology. Programming originates from our state of the art digital broadcast infrastructure in Boulder, Colorado. We obtain our programming primarily by licensing content distribution rights from movie studios, and we distribute new and unique programming in order to provide consumers with an exceptional viewing experience.

Our Film Production segment is a distributor of mainstream and erotic films. The films are distributed to cable and satellite operators, premium movie channel providers and other content distributors. We act as a sales agent for mainstream films and produce erotic films. The segment also periodically provides contract film production services to major Hollywood studios.

We are headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, and our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "NOOF." For more information about New Frontier Media, Inc., contact Grant Williams, Chief Financial Officer, and please visit our web site at www.noof.com.

Company Contact:
Grant Williams
Chief Financial Officer
(303) 444-0900 x 2185
gwilliams@noof.com





SOURCE New Frontier Media, Inc.

New Frontier Media, Inc.

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LodgeNet Announces Board And Management Changes

LodgeNet Announces Board And Management Changes

- Scott C. Petersen to Depart as President and CEO, Will Remain on Board -

- Phillip Spencer Named Interim CEO Pending Executive Search -

- Thomas N. Matlack Appointed to Board of Directors -

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:LNET) the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve, today announced changes to its board and management.

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The Company announced that Scott C. Petersen, its longtime President and CEO, will be departing his executive position with the Company, effective June 15, 2012. Mr. Petersen will continue as a member of the LodgeNet Board of Directors, a position he has held since 1991. The Company also announced that Phillip Spencer, a LodgeNet Board Member since February 2012, has been appointed interim President and CEO of the Company. Mr. Spencer is CEO and a member of the board of directors of Windjammer Communication, LLC, a cable television and communications company based in Overland Park, Kansas. The Company has commenced a search for Mr. Petersen's replacement.

"The Company has made significant strides during the past several years in a challenging economic environment by diversifying its revenues, designing and launching its Envision cloud-connected platform, developing a critically acclaimed mobile app, and developing an innovative new advertising platform," said R. Douglas Bradbury, LodgeNet's Chairman of the Board. "With Mr. Petersen's departure as CEO, the Board will seek a new chief executive with the experience and proven leadership qualities to drive and accelerate the growth of the Company. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Mr. Petersen for his numerous contributions since 1987 as an executive officer of the Company. I look forward to his continued contributions as a member of our Board, and wish him well as he moves on to new opportunities."

"I have been honored to be part of the LodgeNet growth story over the past twenty-five years," said Mr. Petersen. "The Company has a highly unique and strategically valuable position within the hospitality and healthcare industries, and I look forward to contributing to its future growth as a member of its Board of Directors. On a personal level, I am energized to be in a position to consider new and diverse opportunities to apply my interests and talents."

LodgeNet also announced today the appointment of Thomas N. Matlack, CFA, as an independent Director of the Company. Mr. Matlack is a private investor who has led several venture investments in the areas of media and technology, including Art Technology Group, The Ladders, and Telephia. Matlack was previously the founder and Managing Partner of Megunticook Management, a venture capital firm that started more than 30 companies. Prior to Megunticook, Matlack was Chief Financial Officer of The Providence Journal Company. Matlack currently sits on the boards of Game Empire Enterprises, Good Men Media, and Seismic Games. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University (BA) and Yale University (MBA).

"We are very pleased to welcome Tom to the LodgeNet Board of Directors," said Mr. Bradbury. "With an extensive background in technology and new media, we look forward to Tom's contributions."

The appointment of Mr. Matlack was the result of the process set forth in the agreement between the Company and Mast Capital Management, LLC, dated February 28, 2012, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in a Form 8-K filed on February 29, 2012. Mr. Spencer was also originally appointed to the LodgeNet Board of Directors in 2012 pursuant to this agreement.

About LodgeNet

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve. Recently named by Advertising Age as one of the Leading 100 US Media Companies, LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.6 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television, Broadband and Advertising Media Solutions along with nationwide technical and professional support services. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, The Hotel Networks and LodgeNet Healthcare. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com.

LodgeNet and the LodgeNet logo are registered trademarks of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." When used in this press release, the words "will," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "goal," and similar expressions, and statements which are made in the future tense or refer to future events or developments are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

SOURCE LodgeNet Interactive Corporation

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LodgeNet Interactive Corporation

CONTACT: Ann Parker, Director of Corporate Communications, LodgeNet Interactive Corporation, +1-605-988-1000, communications@lodgenet.com, or Mike Smargiassi, Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667, smarg@braincomm.com

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Bud Light And Sonicbids Launch 'Battle of the Bands' Program To Determine Opening Acts For The Port Paradise Music Festival

Bud Light And Sonicbids Launch 'Battle of the Bands' Program To Determine Opening Acts For The Port Paradise Music Festival

Top-24 Bands to Perform in Local Concerts; Fans to Select Three Winning Bands

ST. LOUIS, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This November, Bud Light will once again set sail with the Port Paradise cruise - a four day, three night journey to the Bahamas - and this year's trip is taking on a new musical dimension as Port Paradise becomes the Bud Light Port Paradise Music Festival.

Taking place Nov. 16-19, the Bud Light Port Paradise Music Festival will send more than 5,000 promotional winners aboard two full-size cruise liners for an extended weekend adventure that includes live concerts at Atlantis in Nassau on Saturday, Nov. 17 and on the private island of Coco Cay on Sunday, Nov. 18.

Headliners for the Port Paradise Music Festival will be revealed later this year, but prior to that, Bud Light is turning to its fans to determine three of the opening acts. Partnering with Sonicbids - a social music marketing platform for bands, music promoters, consumer brands and fans - Bud Light is launching a nationwide Battle of the Bands contest that will run throughout summer before concluding with eight live Battle of the Bands concerts between July 26-Aug. 5 (band submission and fan voting details below).

"The private island concert has become a staple of the Port Paradise experience, and this year we're blowing it out by transforming Port Paradise into a two-day music festival," said Mike Sundet, vice president, Bud Light. "Not only will we bring together 5,000 new friends, but with the help of Sonicbids, we'll provide three emerging bands an amazing platform to grow their national profile."

"It's great to see a brand like Bud Light putting its marketing muscle behind music," said Panos Panay, CEO, Sonicbids. "We're excited to be partnering with them to power their 'Battle of the Bands.' This is an amazing opportunity for our 350,000 member bands who are well versed in activating their fan networks through social media to help land their spot on stages like the Bud Light Port Paradise Music Festival."

Here's How It Works

Band Submissions


-- Now through June 17, bands (all members 21 years of age and older) can
register at www.Sonicbids.com/BudLight
-- Acts must submit an mp3 single
-- Bands must also select one of the eight markets in which to perform
(Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, New York or St.
Louis)
-- Bands can also upload a full electronic press kit (EPK) on Sonicbids.com
Round One Voting


-- From June 21 - July 3, fans (21 years of age and older) will vote to
determine the top-10 bands per city at www.BudLight.com/BattleOfTheBands
-- A panel of industry professionals will then narrow the top-10 acts to
three finalists per city
-- The 24 finalists will be announced on or about July 13
Regional Battle of the Bands Concerts


-- From July 26 - August 5, Bud Light will host a local Battle of the Bands
concert in each of the eight cities
-- The top-3 bands from each city will perform, and Bud Light will record
each performance for posting on www.BudLight.com/BattleOfTheBands
Round Two Voting


-- From August 13 - 27, fans will once again be called on to vote for their
favorite bands, this time based on the bands' performances during the
Battle of the Bands concerts
-- The top-3 overall vote getters will receive a slot in the Port Paradise
Music Festival line-up


Consumer entry for Bud Light Port Paradise Music Festival trips will begin on June 15. Continue checking the official Bud Light Facebook page, or www.facebook.com/BudLight, for more information and updates.

About Anheuser-Busch

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 47.7 percent share of U.S. beer sales to retailers. The company brews Budweiser and Bud Light, two of the world's largest-selling beers. Anheuser-Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer. Anheuser-Busch is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and has been a leading aluminum recycler for more than 30 years. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

About SonicBids.com

Sonicbids is a Social Music Marketing(TM) platform that connects bands, promoters, consumer brands and music fans. Sonicbids was launched in 2001 with a basic mission: great music should always find an audience. It has since grown into a global marketing platform connecting more than 350,000 bands with 26,000 promoters from over 100 different countries with an aggregate reach of 100 million socially connected music fans. Sonicbids is the online launching pad for many of today's hot artists and has exclusive partnerships with many taste-making events and consumer brands like South By Southwest, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, CMJ Music Marathon, Red Bull, Marriott Hotels and DieselIndustry.

For more information, contact:

Phillip Cleveland, Bud Light

314-577-9637, phillip.cleveland@anheuser-busch.com

Darlene Doyle, Sonicbids

617-502-1335, ddoyle@sonicbids.com

SOURCE Anheuser-Busch

Anheuser-Busch

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WXYZ-TV Broadcasts Live Coverage of the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

WXYZ-TV Broadcasts Live Coverage of the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

WXYZ-TV Broadcasts Live Coverage of the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Auto racing returns to Detroit and WXYZ-TV is the place for all live coverage beginning Thursday, May 31. Coverage of race weekend begins Thursday on 7 Action News this Morning and continues throughout the day with 7 Action Sports reporters Tom Leyden and Brad Galli. On Friday, June 1, Vic Faust will field anchor 7 Action News this Morning live from Belle Isle. WXYZ will have all the excitement of free day at the Grand Prix with anchors Stephen Clark and Carolyn Clifford during 7 Action News at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., featuring Chief Meteorologist Dave Rexroth with weather updates from the racetrack on Belle Isle.

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On Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m., WXYZ revs up the fun with "Countdown to the Green Flag," a half-hour show that includes interviews with top Indy drivers and looks at the impact of the race on Metro Detroit. Then at 8:00 p.m., get a grandstand seat with "Prix View to the Race," a one-hour prime-time special that includes an exclusive look at the hottest ticket in town, the Grand Prixmiere party, featuring interviews with Indy drivers, team owners and Detroit celebrities.

Then on Sunday, June 3, WXYZ begins race coverage with two one-hour specials that capture all the energy of race day; "Start Your Engines " at 9 a.m. and the "Checkered Flag," at noon. The shows will give viewers a live look at all the excitement of race preparations, plus information about where to park and the best spots to watch the race.

Then, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., "Pit Pass" will feature up-to-the-minute coverage before the Indy race begins.

At 3:30 p.m., the checkered flag waves and WXYZ will broadcast ABC's live coverage of the Chevrolet Indy Grand Prix, "IZOD IndyCar Series at Belle Isle Presented by ShopAutoweek.Com." Then, following the race, join WXYZ for "Winners Circle," live coverage of the all the action including post-race analysis and an interview with the winner.

"This is an exciting time for Metro Detroit," said WXYZ Vice-President and General Manager Ed Fernandez. "WXYZ is thrilled to celebrate the return of world-class auto racing to Detroit with live coverage of the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and more than six hours of local programming during race weekend."

wxyz.com will have live coverage during race weekend including video reports, photo galleries, and social media events. WXYZ will give web users exclusive behind the scenes access to race activities on line and in person at a special event during the Grand Prix's social media day on Saturday, June 2.

Scripps (www.scripps.com) is a leading media enterprise driven to develop and expand its digital strategies including social gaming, while embracing its rich history in delivering quality journalism through television stations, newspapers and Scripps Howard News Service. Creative, talented and energetic employees are leading the way at 19 television stations in major cities such as Denver, San Diego, Detroit, Phoenix, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Tampa. The Scripps digital group is growing and gaining momentum with new product offerings, enhancements, and technology that gives customers more options than ever before to find the information and entertainment they crave.







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CONTACT: Sandra McPhee, +1-248-827-9300

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Gladstone Capital Corporation Invests $12.0 Million in InStore Audio Network

Gladstone Capital Corporation Invests $12.0 Million in InStore Audio Network

MCLEAN, Va., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAD) ("Gladstone Capital") announced today that it invested $12.0 million in POP Radio LP ("POP Radio" dba as InStore Audio Network). Gladstone Capital, together with Alta Communications ("Alta") and certain of POP Radio's limited partners, provided debt financing to POP Radio to support its acquisition of In-Store Broadcasting Network, Inc. ("IBN").

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InStore Audio Network, managed by Jeff Shapiro and Gary Seem, is now the largest advertiser-supported in-store audio network in the U.S., broadcasting to over 33,000 grocery, drug and mass merchandiser stores. The acquisition of IBN, previously the second largest advertiser-supported in-store audio network in the U.S., brings over 14,500 grocery and drug stores throughout the country to InStore Audio Network. InStore Audio Network is based in Salt Lake City, UT.

"Gladstone Capital is excited about supporting InStore Audio Network and Alta in this investment. The combination of POP Radio and IBN into InStore Audio Network creates the largest national in-store audio network for advertisers to reach customers at the point of purchase," said Chip Stelljes, President of Gladstone Capital.

"We are thrilled to assist InStore Audio Network, as well as Jeff Shapiro, Gary Seem, and Alta with this acquisition. We are looking forward to working with them as they continue to expand this proven advertising model," said Dave Meier, Managing Director of Gladstone Capital.

Gladstone Capital Corporation is a publicly traded business development company that invests in debt securities consisting primarily of senior term loans, second term lien loans, and senior subordinated term loans in small and medium-sized U.S. businesses. Gladstone Capital has paid 104 consecutive monthly cash distributions on its common stock. Before paying monthly distributions on the common stock, Gladstone Capital paid eight consecutive quarterly cash distributions. Information on the business activities of all the Gladstone funds can be found at www.gladstonecompanies.com.

For Investor Relations inquiries related to any of the monthly dividend paying Gladstone funds, please visit www.gladstone.com.

Forward-looking Statements:
The statements in this press release regarding the longer-term prospects of POP Radio and its management team may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements inherently involve certain risks and uncertainties, although they are based on the Gladstone Capital's current plans that are believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. Factors that may cause the Gladstone Capital's actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements include, among others, the duration and effects of current economic instability, its ability to access debt and equity capital and those factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on November 14, 2011, and its Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to its registration statement on Form N-2 (file No. 333-162592), filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012 (the "Form N-2"). The risk factors set forth in the Form 10-K and Form N-2 under the caption "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference into this press release. Gladstone Capital undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Pandora Chairman and CEO to Present at the 7th Annual Needham Internet & Digital Media Conference

Pandora Chairman and CEO to Present at the 7th Annual Needham Internet & Digital Media Conference

Event to be Audio Webcast live on the Pandora Investor Relations website

OAKLAND, Calif., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leader in internet radio, today announced that the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will present at the 7th Annual Needham Internet & Digital Media Conference on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in New York, NY.

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Mr. Kennedy will present at 10:00AM (ET) / 7:00 AM (PT).

Live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on Pandora's Investor Relations website at http://investor.pandora.com.

ABOUT PANDORA

Pandora gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. (OK, we've added comedy as well so we're also up for playing some jokes you'll love.) Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. turn on Pandora to hear music they love. www.pandora.com

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Vivid Sydney transforms Sydney Harbour into a canvas of light, music and ideas

Vivid Sydney transforms Sydney Harbour into a canvas of light, music and ideas

SYDNEY, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivid Sydney (25 May - 11 June), now in its fourth year, was officially opened tonight with 'Lighting the Sails' of Sydney's iconic Opera House, unveiling a celebration of 3D colour projections and digital artistry by multi-award winning German design team, URBANSCREEN.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/55928-vivid-sydney-festival-2012/

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The largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, Vivid Sydney features light art installations around the harbour foreshore, live music performances at the Sydney Opera House and over 100 creative industry events in the Vivid Ideas program.

Developed by Destination NSW as part of the NSW Government's new tourism and events agenda, Vivid Sydney reinforces Sydney's position as Australia's global city and creative hub of the Asia Pacific. The festival is expected to attract over 500,000 people in 2012.

This year's Vivid Light includes over 60 light art sculptures, 20 more than in 2011. From interactive games, mobile artworks using social media, illuminating skyscrapers and 3D mapping projections, to international installations from Germany, France, Poland, Hong Kong, Scotland, USA, Brazil, Singapore, and New Zealand.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) will showcase a world-first interactive collaboration between music icon will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas), and renowned Sydney artist Justene Williams, where members of the public can 'play the building'.

Vivid Sydney also recognises the original inhabitants of Sydney with light projections expressing visual impressions of the six seasons of the Aboriginal calendar.

Vivid LIVE, opened by UK's, Florence and the Machine, features over 25 live music events including two world premiere. Highlights include; Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 'STOP THE VIRGENS', The Temper Trap, Sufjan Stevens, Janelle Monae & The Archandroid Orchestra, Imogen Heap and many more.

Leading ideas innovators will converge on Sydney for Vivid Ideas with over 100 creative industry and public events, double the number of 2011. Highlights include keynotes from Cory Doctorow, author and co-founder of world famous weblog Boing Boing; Chad Dickerson, CEO of Etsy; UK fashion talent, Henry Holland, from House of Holland, Jake Nickell, founder of Threadless and an appearance by VICE founder and CEO Shane Smith.

The Vivid Sydney program is available at http://vividsydney.com

Stills, video and time-lapse are available and will be regularly updated at http://www.multivu.com/players/English/55928-vivid-sydney-festival-2012/ with all final broadcast quality video (PAL/NTSC) also at this URL from midnight Sydney time (May 25).

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Vivid Sydney transforms Sydney Harbour into a canvas of light, music and ideas

Vivid Sydney transforms Sydney Harbour into a canvas of light, music and ideas

SYDNEY, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivid Sydney (25 May - 11 June), now in its fourth year, was officially opened tonight with 'Lighting the Sails' of Sydney's iconic Opera House, unveiling a celebration of 3D colour projections and digital artistry by multi-award winning German design team, URBANSCREEN.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/55928-vivid-sydney-festival-2012/

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The largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, Vivid Sydney features light art installations around the harbour foreshore, live music performances at the Sydney Opera House and over 100 creative industry events in the Vivid Ideas program.

Developed by Destination NSW as part of the NSW Government's new tourism and events agenda, Vivid Sydney reinforces Sydney's position as Australia's global city and creative hub of the Asia Pacific. The festival is expected to attract over 500,000 people in 2012.

This year's Vivid Light includes over 60 light art sculptures, 20 more than in 2011. From interactive games, mobile artworks using social media, illuminating skyscrapers and 3D mapping projections, to international installations from Germany, France, Poland, Hong Kong, Scotland, USA, Brazil, Singapore, and New Zealand.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) will showcase a world-first interactive collaboration between music icon will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas), and renowned Sydney artist Justene Williams, where members of the public can 'play the building'.

Vivid Sydney also recognises the original inhabitants of Sydney with light projections expressing visual impressions of the six seasons of the Aboriginal calendar.

Vivid LIVE, opened by UK's, Florence and the Machine, features over 25 live music events including two world premiere. Highlights include; Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 'STOP THE VIRGENS', The Temper Trap, Sufjan Stevens, Janelle Monae & The Archandroid Orchestra, Imogen Heap and many more.

Leading ideas innovators will converge on Sydney for Vivid Ideas with over 100 creative industry and public events, double the number of 2011. Highlights include keynotes from Cory Doctorow, author and co-founder of world famous weblog Boing Boing; Chad Dickerson, CEO of Etsy; UK fashion talent, Henry Holland, from House of Holland, Jake Nickell, founder of Threadless and an appearance by VICE founder and CEO Shane Smith.

The Vivid Sydney program is available at http://vividsydney.com

Stills, video and time-lapse are available and will be regularly updated at http://www.multivu.com/players/English/55928-vivid-sydney-festival-2012/ with all final broadcast quality video (PAL/NTSC) also at this URL from midnight Sydney time (May 25).

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Bright House TV App Now Available for iPhone and Select Android Devices

Bright House TV App Now Available for iPhone and Select Android Devices













ORLANDO, Fla., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright House Networks today announced that its Bright House TV App is now available for use on iPhones and select Android devices equipped with an Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system, as well as all three generations of iPads. The app, which allows viewers to watch live streaming television anywhere within their homes, is available for download to Bright House Networks customers at no additional charge.

With the Bright House TV App, viewers can easily flip through the channel listings and watch what's currently on with just a slide and tap of the fingertip. The Bright House TV App features more than one hundred channels on a variety of programming networks, including HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Showtime, The Movie Channel, A&E, Discovery, Lifetime, Cartoon Network, SyFy, CNN, Disney Channel, TLC, History, Travel Channel, USA, AMC and many more. The company also recently added local channels to the programming lineup in its Florida service area.

"Today's television viewers are always looking for more ways to enjoy their favorite programming whenever they want, wherever they want. Bright House Networks is thrilled to now make its Bright House TV App more widely available on iPhone and select Android devices," said Kevin Hyman, national executive vice president of operations, Bright House Networks.

To utilize the Bright House TV App, Bright House Networks customers can download the app from the Apple iTunes store. Once the app is downloaded, viewers can access Bright House TV directly from their iPad's touchscreen by tapping the icon and entering their Bright House Networks My Services username and password. The channels available on the app are based on the channels the customers currently receive as part of their Bright House Networks TV service. In addition to having an iPad, customers must have a High Speed Internet connection and a wireless router to use the Bright House TV App. The app is available at no additional charge to Bright House Networks video customers.

More information about the Bright House TV App and other services from Bright House Networks is available at brighthouse.com.



About Bright House Networks
Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California.

Bright House Networks serves more than 2.4 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. The company also offers a full suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Bright House Media Strategies, the advertising arm of Bright House Networks, offers businesses advanced targeted advertising solutions. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive local news and sports channels in its Florida markets.

For more information about Bright House Networks or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.





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Slacker Radio Announces Availability on Roku

Slacker Radio Announces Availability on Roku

Slacker Radio Brings 200+ DJ-Curated Stations, Custom ABC News, ESPN Radio and More to Roku

SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today announced the launch of Slacker Radio on Roku, the leading streaming platform in the U.S. Slacker Radio listeners in the U.S. and Canada can now enjoy the personal radio service on Roku's popular streaming players.

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The Slacker Radio lineup includes more than 200 expert-curated music stations, personalized ESPN Radio and ABC News stations, comedy programming, custom artist-hosted showcase stations and leading music festival stations. With a music catalog that is more than 10 times larger than the leading radio competitor, Slacker Radio offers more personalized content than any other radio service.

"We want to give our listeners access to Slacker wherever they happen to be, and launching on the Roku platform is a big step forward for us in the connected home," said Jonathan Sasse, senior vice president of marketing at Slacker. "We are excited to deliver Slacker Radio as a free service for Roku owners, effective immediately."

"Slacker Radio brings an impressive selection of Internet radio programming to Roku and we expect it to quickly become a customer favorite," said Ed Lee, vice president of business development at Roku. "Customers can find and add the Slacker Radio channel from the Roku Channel Store starting today."

Delivering entertainment to millions of customers, Roku streaming players are affordable, are easy to use, and feature more than 500 channels of entertainment.

In addition to Roku, Slacker Radio is available for listening on the web, on all major smartphones including iPhone, Android and BlackBerry, the iPad, Ford vehicles with SYNC AppLink and more. To get the free Slacker mobile application, simply direct your mobile web browser to http://www.Slacker.com.

About Slacker, Inc.

Slacker offers the world's most complete range of radio services, from millions of songs to custom content from ESPN Radio, ABC News and much more. Whether it's the award-winning free Slacker Basic Radio, the fully-loaded Slacker Radio Plus, or Slacker Premium offering on-demand access to Slacker's music catalog, listeners enjoy a unique, custom listening experience. Slacker enables music lovers to play highly personalized music online at the Slacker web site, in Ford vehicles with SYNC AppLink, on connected home devices or on-the-go with free Slacker Personal Radio applications. Slacker mobile applications are available for iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry smartphones and more. For additional information visit: http://www.Slacker.com/about.

For regular Slacker updates follow Slacker at www.Twitter.com/SlackerRadio, become a Fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SlackerRadio, watch Slacker video content at www.YouTube.com/Slacker or visit www.Slacker.com.

Slacker and Slacker.com are registered trademarks of Slacker, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

Media Contact:
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FortyThree, Inc.
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Bright House Sports Network to Offer Florida High School Post-Season Games

Bright House Sports Network to Offer Florida High School Post-Season Games

ORLANDO, Fla., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright House Sports Network (BHSN) today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to become the Official Television Partner of the Florida High School Athletic Association. Under the agreement, Bright House Sports Network will produce and distribute all FHSAA state quarterfinals, semifinals and final series games for the next three years.

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Bright House Networks customers in Tampa and Orlando can now enjoy live coverage of a minimum of sixty high school post-season games each year in High Definition (HD), including football, boys and girls basketball, boy and girls soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, baseball, softball, swimming and diving, girls volleyball, wrestling, and competitive cheerleading on Bright House Sports Network, channel 47, HD 1147. Bright House Sports Network has also teamed up with Comcast, Cox, Charter, and Time Warner Cable to make available select games throughout Florida and 19 other states, expanding the number of potential households that will be able to view the games to more than 20 million.

"This is a historic development for Florida high school sports coverage," said Elliott Wiser, Vice President of Local Programming for Bright House Networks. "We are excited to partner with the FHSAA to produce a wide spectrum of sports live for our customers. High school sports have quickly become an important part of the television sports landscape."

"The Florida High School Athletic Association is very proud to jointly announce the partnership agreement which designates Bright House Sports Network as the official television partner of the FHSAA," said Dr. Roger Dearing, executive director, Florida High School Athletic Association. "The ability to showcase the quality of talent and level of competition among our high schools in Florida is of paramount importance to our member schools and our student-athletes. The wide variety of events, and multitude of sports covered, will certainly be of interest to every sports enthusiast throughout the state."

"We are pleased to add the FHSAA state championships to our robust schedule of regular season high school games and events," said Paul Kosuth, General Manager of Bright House Sports Network. "BHSN has the largest staff in the state devoted to producing and covering high school sports, and with this new agreement we can focus on providing the most comprehensive coverage anywhere."

After the playoff and championship games air live, there will be multiple replays available. Bright House Sports Network also airs more than 200 regular season high school games throughout the season.

About Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California.

Bright House Networks serves more than 2.4 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. The company also offers a full suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Bright House Media Strategies, the advertising arm of Bright House Networks, offers businesses advanced targeted advertising solutions. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive local news and sports channels in its Florida markets.

For more information about Bright House Networks or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.

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Rentrak Announces Top DVD & Blu-ray Sales And Rentals For Week Ending May 27, 2012

Rentrak Announces Top DVD & Blu-ray Sales And Rentals For Week Ending May 27, 2012







LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RENTRAK CORPORATION (NASDAQ: RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services which is based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending May 27, 2012.

RENTRAK TOP-10 DVD & BLU-RAY SALES*

RANK TITLE STUDIO WEEKS IN RELEASE
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1 Red Tails (2012) FOX (NASDAQ: NWS) 1
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2 This Means War Disney (NYSE: DIS) 1
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3 The Secret World of Arrietty Disney (NYSE: DIS) 1
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4 The Woman in Black (2012) FOX (NASDAQ: NWS) 1
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5 The Grey (2011) Universal (NYSE: GE) 2
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6 Chronicle (2012) FOX (NASDAQ: NWS) 2
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7 Underworld: Awakening Sony (NYSE: SNE) 3
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8 The Vow (2012) Sony (NYSE: SNE) 3
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9 One for the Money (2012) Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) 2
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10 Game of Thrones: The Complete
First Season Warner Bros. (NYSE: TWX) 12
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*Week ended May 26, 2012



RENTRAK TOP-10 DVD & BLU-RAY RENTALS

RANK TITLE STUDIO WEEKS IN RELEASE
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1 This Means War FOX (NASDAQ: NWS) 1
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2 The Grey (2011) Universal (NYSE: GE) 2
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3 Chronicle (2012) FOX (NASDAQ: NWS) 2
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4 Red Tails (2012) FOX (NASDAQ: NWS) 1
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5 The Woman In Black (2012) Sony (NYSE: SNE) 1
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6 Contraband (2012) Universal (NYSE: GE) 5
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7 One For The Money (2012) Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) 2
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8 The Vow (2012) Sony (NYSE: SNE) 3
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9 The Devil Inside (2012) Paramount (NYSE: VIA and
VIA.B) 2
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10 Haywire (2011) Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) 4
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©Rentrak Corporation and its Home Entertainment data collection and analytical service, is covered by provisions of the Copyright Act. The material presented herein is intended to be available for public use. You may reproduce the content of the home entertainment updates in any format or medium without first obtaining permission, subject to the following requirements: (1) the material must be reproduced accurately; and (2) any publication or issuance of any part of the material to others must acknowledge Rentrak Corporation as the source of the material.

About Retail Essentials®
Retail Essentials measures weekly consumer sales activity on standard DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles in the U.S. brick-and-mortar channel. No other service provides faster access to in-depth market data and weekly estimations of gross consumer spending. Rentrak delivers sell-through data broken down by DVD title, format, category, genre, TV market and more, within 72 hours after the close of each business week. Clients can access current, weekly, and historical title sales data to competitively benchmark industry performance.



About Home Video Essentials®
Home Video Essentials is Rentrak's exclusive rental point-of-sale (POS) tracking system, which calculates title-level performance via rental transactions on over 65,000 DVD and video game properties in the brick?and?mortar, by-mail/online subscription and kiosk channels across North America. Rentrak is the world's largest processor of rental data, measuring in excess of one billion transactions each year from more than 5,000 storefronts, over 40,000 kiosks and over 24 million by-mail/online disc rental subscribers within 72 hours after the close of each business week. Clients are able to identify consumer trends, quantify performance, and benchmark findings against the broader business sector.

About Rentrak Corporation
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT) is a global digital media measurement and research company, serving the most recognizable companies in the entertainment industry. With a reach across numerous platforms including box office, multi-screen television, and home video, Rentrak has developed more efficient metrics to be used as database currencies for the evaluation and selling of media. Rentrak is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional U.S. and international offices. For more information on Rentrak, please visit www.rentrak.com.

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American Graduate: A Conversation with Teachers Premieres Monday, June 18 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN

American Graduate: A Conversation with Teachers Premieres Monday, June 18 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN

A Panel Discussion with Host Ray Suarez and New York City School Teachers From Five Boroughs Explores the Problems and Solutions to the American Dropout Crisis

Public Media to Tackle Dropout Crisis with New Programming and Public Engagement Initiatives

NEW YORK, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every year, 1 million kids drop out of high school nationwide. According to a recent Civic Enterprises study, more than 1 in 4 students in New York state fails to graduate on time. If the state could achieve the national high school graduation rate goal of 90%, the additional graduates could deliver an estimated $368 million in increased annual earnings.

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One of the most important voices in the dropout crisis is that of the educators - those who are on the "front lines" every day. In order to amplify this crucial voice and start a robust, solutions-based conversation, THIRTEEN will premiere American Graduate: A Conversation with Teachers, an intimate conversation with New York City school teachers from all five boroughs, hosted by Ray Suarez of the PBS NewsHour, on Monday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings). The program, taped at the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center, examines the most important issues affecting New York City educators and proposed solutions that could help alleviate the dropout crisis.

American Graduate: A Conversation with Teachers is part of American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen, a national public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to help New York City and other communities across America identify and implement solutions to the high school dropout crisis.

"Each year, one out of every four students makes the life altering decision to drop out of school resulting in severe consequences for their future and our country," said Patricia Harrison, president and CEO of CPB. "Through 'American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen,' America's public radio and television stations - locally owned and operated - are engaging local non-profit partners, business leaders, parents and teachers to help young people stay on the path to a high school diploma."

THIRTEEN is one of nearly 70 public media and television stations around the country that are working directly with their communities to address the dropout crisis. THIRTEEN and "American Graduate" project partners have developed a blend of media across several platforms - TV, radio, online - and community engagement efforts designed to raise public awareness and offer solutions to increase New York City high school graduation rates.

"Education has always been at the center of public broadcasting," said Jon Rubin, Director, State, Local Educational Services for WNET New York. "That's why we are proud to be a part of this important national initiative and are honored to work with the local community to make sure New York City's students stay in school and graduate. Society cannot afford to lose a generation of our young people to this serious crisis."

The panel was comprised of five teachers, representing each borough in New York City, who teach various levels of students with different needs including:

Bobson Wong, a math teacher at Bayside High School, in Queens, New York for grades 9-12;

Seth Guinals-Kupperman, a physics, engineering, astronomy and robotics teacher at the High School for Math, Science & Engineering in Manhattan;

Jeanne Raleigh, a social studies, math, writing and ELA teacher of grades 3, 4 and 5 at PS 19 The Curtis School in Staten Island;

Khalilah Brann, a history (American and World) and English teacher of grades 1 and 9-12 and GED students at Bushwick Community High School in Brooklyn;

Amanda Moskowitz, a sixth grade self-contained math and science special educator at PS/MS 270, a public school in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx.



American Graduate: A Conversation with Teachers isa production of THIRTEEN for WNET, the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW21, New York's public television stations and operator of NJTV. For nearly 50 years, WNET has been producing and broadcasting national and local documentaries and other programs for the New York community. Executive Producer is Mary Lockhart. Director is Bob Morris. Production Managers are Judy Moy and Sonoko Aoyagi Leopold. Writer is Mary Lockhart. For THIRTEEN: Executive-in-Charge is Stephen Segaller.

American Graduate: A Conversation with Teachers is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

About American Graduate
The public media initiative, American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen, is helping communities across America identify and implement solutions to address the high school dropout crisis. Made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the multi-year campaign is designed to raise awareness and dialogue through national and local multiplatform programming. Targeting communities with highest dropout rates, the initiative also increases local engagement and action through collaborations and partnerships, and increases student engagement through teacher professional development and classroom curricula. Public radio and television stations - locally owned and operated - reach 99% of the country over the air, have built models for successful intervention in early learning, and have deep connections in the communities they serve. More than 600 partnerships have been formed locally through American Graduate and CPB is partnering with America's Promise Alliance and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Visit American Graduate on Facebook, Twitter or AmericanGraduate.org.



About WNET
New York's WNET is America's flagship public media outlet, bringing quality arts, education and public affairs programming to over 5 million viewers each week. The parent company of public television stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, WNET produces and presents such acclaimed PBS series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Need to Know, Charlie Rose and a range of documentaries, children's programs, and local news and cultural offerings available on air and online. Pioneers in educational programming, WNET has created such groundbreaking series as Get the Math, Oh Noah! and Cyberchase and provides tools for educators that bring compelling content to life in the classroom and at home. WNET highlights the tri-state's unique culture and diverse communities through NYC-ARTS, Reel 13, NJ Today and the new online newsmagazine MetroFocus.

About CPB
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government's investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,300 locally-owned and -operated public television and radio stations nationwide, and is the largest single source of funding for research, technology, and program development for public radio, television and related online services.

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You, Too, Can Dine Like Superstar at Al Tiramisu; Media Followed George Clooney Everywhere in DC - Except for Dinner at Al Tiramisu

You, Too, Can Dine Like Superstar at Al Tiramisu; Media Followed George Clooney Everywhere in DC - Except for Dinner at Al Tiramisu

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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Responding to increased customer interest in Al Tiramisu's updated celebrity photo wall and web gallery and intense media focus on celebrities at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and pre-and post-parties, Chef-Owner Luigi Diotaiuti debuts a "Superstar Dinner" to mark the restaurant's 16th year in business.

For the first anniversary of Al Tiramisu, the most authentic Italian restaurant in the nation's capital, Chef Luigi created a popular "Big Night" feast from the Italian film by the same name, and long-term patrons have been urging the chef to create other special dinners.

"So," relates Chef Luigi, "I thought about customer questions, like: 'What did the Prime Minister of Italy eat?' 'What did various celebrities eat?' 'Can we have a similar dinner for special occasions?' and 'My girlfriend is such a fan of George Clooney. She would be so impressed if I proposed to her over a dinner he ate here.' And, I realize everyone wants the opportunity to dine like a superstar," concludes the gregarious Italian chef who talks with his hands.

Actually, "Clooney-mania" was the impetus for increased customer questions which spurred the idea for the new dinner offering. Media went into overdrive with two spring visits to DC by handsome actor director George Clooney for the late April black-tie White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and multiple March commitments.

Paparazzi and media covered his every March move--testifying before Congress on a humanitarian crisis, dining next to First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House official dinner for British Prime Minister David Cameron, and getting handcuffed and arrested by the Secret Service for protesting at the Sudanese embassy. Covering his arrest, media even reported that notorious prankster Clooney identified himself as "Brad Pitt."

Clooney did give media the slip for dinner at Al Tiramisu, the cozy, joyful Dupont Circle establishment. Dinner for seven included his parents, journalist father Nick Clooney who got arrested with his son, mom Nina Clooney, and four others.

Having dined at Al Tiramisu about 20 times--three times with his parents--Clooney is ensured privacy from patrons though tables are close. He leaves the food and wine selection to chef/owner Luigi Diotaiuti who describes the superstar as "fun, energetic, and real." The two men share a sense of playfulness and charm. Chef Luigi's guiding philosophy for Al Tiramisu: "I want people to have great food AND a great time."

Proclaims Chef Luigi, "Now you, too, can dine like a Superstar at Al Tiramisu." That doesn't mean that you will have the exact same morsel-for-morsel meal as any single celebrity. It means that like them you put yourself in the talented hands of Chef Luigi to devise a menu for you based on the season and availability that day, including "insider" signature dishes which are not on the menu. Here is a sampling of what that might be:


-- Antipasti: Sampler of 4-5 seasonal Al Tiramisu signature appetizers
Grilled Portobello mushroom, roasted stuffed pepper, Buffalo mozzarella.
May also include Grilled baby octopus, breaded grilled calamari
-- Le paste: Homemade Taglierine pasta, shaved fresh white truffles or
Arborio rice Risotto with Porcini mushrooms
-- I secondi: Grilled Branzino Mediterranean Sea bass, extra virgin olive
oil and fresh lemon juice
-- Dolce: Tiramisu Classico (Additional dessert sampling depending on
numbers of people)
Prix fixe menu per person PLUS tax and gratuity: food only $75; with paired Italian wines to match the food selections, $95--priced in case your earnings don't yet match that of a superstar. A certified Sommelier, Chef Luigi could also recommend exceptional wines of rare vintage ordered by wine connoisseurs and superstars. Phone for "Superstar Dinner" reservations: 202-467-4466.

Clooney's March 15 visit to Al Tiramisu wrapped up the end of the restaurant's year-long dual anniversary celebrations for its 15th year and Italy's 150th year as a republic--with cooking classes from the 20 regions of Italy. How appropriate to mark these milestones since Clooney--with his vacation home, Villa Oleandra in Laglio, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy--calls Italy his second home.

Al Tiramisu, 2014 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Reservations: 202-467-4466. Valet parking seven nights a week 6-10 PM.

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Columbia Launches DVB-T2 Network with new R&S THU9 Transmitter Family from Rohde & Schwarz

Columbia Launches DVB-T2 Network with new R&S THU9 Transmitter Family from Rohde & Schwarz

MUNICH, Germany, May 31, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

Next year, Columbia will be the first country in Latin America to go on the air with a
DVB-T2 TV network. The network will use R&S THU9 high-power transmitters from Rohde &
Schwarz. Recently introduced on the market, these transmitters help network operators
significantly reduce their energy and infrastructure costs. The CNTV regulatory authority
decided at the end of last year to switch to the new standard.



The Consorcio Canales Nacionales Privados (CCNP) is responsible for introducing
digital broadcasting to Columbia's private broadcasters. In 2010, upon introducing DVB-T,
the consortium consisting of the private operators Caracol TV and RCN TV decided in favor
of 24 transmitters from the Rohde & Schwarz R&S NV8600 family. These transmitters will
gradually be updated to DVB-T2 in the coming months with the R&S TSE800 coder expansion,
making it possible to deliver a digital signal to 25 percent of the population.



During the next phase, eight more transmitter stations will be set up in major cities,
providing 50 percent of Columbians with access to the new broadcasting network. CCNP chose
R&S THU9 high-power transmitters in a 2+1 redundancy configuration for the expansion
project. In making this decision, CCNP was especially concerned with high energy
efficiency, minimal size, low operating costs and reliable service. A highly compact
system of three 3.9 kW transmitters housed in one rack will be installed at six different
stations. The cooling system consists of a compact pump system and heat exchanger, each
with a redundant design for maximum dependability.



The transmitter stations in Tubaco and Tasajero are each equipped with a system
containing three 6.4 kW transmitters housed in two racks and an integrated pump system.
This reduces the space required, also allowing transmitters in this power class to be set
up in places where space is limited. All transmitters are equipped with two R&S TCE900
exciters for DVB-T2, offering a broad range of features and operating convenience.



The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2012. Broadcasting is set to
begin on January 1, 2013.



Press contacts:



Latin America: Maria Soydan, tel.: +49-89-4129-12010,
Maria.Soydan@rohde-schwarz.com





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CORE Media Group Launches With Focus On Creating, Managing And Cultivating Compelling, Original Content And Iconic Entertainment Brands

CORE Media Group Launches With Focus On Creating, Managing And Cultivating Compelling, Original Content And Iconic Entertainment Brands

Formerly Known as CKx, CORE Media Group Assets Include American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Elvis Presley Enterprises and Muhammad Ali Enterprises

CORE Bolsters Senior Management Team with Four Key Additions

NEW YORK, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From legendary icons like Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali to enduring properties of the future like American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, CORE Media Group, Inc. announced its launch today, a newly branded version of the company formerly known as CKx. The announcement was made by CORE Media Group President Marc Graboff, who joined the company earlier this year, following its acquisition in 2011 by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC. As part of the announcement, Graboff also named members of a new senior management team.

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"With an increasing demand for original programming on traditional broadcast and cable television, as well as the proliferation of digital distribution platforms with their own original content needs, there has never been a better time to be a creator and owner of content," said Graboff. "We have an extraordinary base of existing assets and an infrastructure that makes us uniquely suited to exploit our intellectual property across all revenue streams, including licensing, merchandising and integrated marketing. Our mandate is to grow the assets we have, and cultivate new ones, to become a real presence as a platform agnostic producer and owner of content."

CORE Media Group's portfolio of world-class brands and properties reaches across virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry.

American Idol is perhaps the most influential show in television and music history. It is broadcast in over 100 countries, has launched the careers of numerous Grammy-winning singers, propelled the FOX network to the number one position among the coveted 18-49 demographic, and set the gold standard for a generation of competitive reality programs.

With more than 150 albums and singles certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum, Elvis Presley continues to show the world why he's the King. From Broadway plays and live entertainment to books, movies, television, music, and concerts, Elvis sightings occur every day, all over the world. With more than six million fans on Facebook, over 70,000 official app downloads and more than five million unique visitors annually to Elvis.com, he is also now the King of Digital.

Since its premiere in 2005 to over 10 million viewers, So You Think You Can Dance has continued to be one of the most popular shows on television and a bona fide summertime reality TV hit. It has taken the top spot in its time slots, won Emmys in every year since its inception, and become a social media phenomenon, generating over 70 million fan votes per season. The format for So You Think You Can Dance has been licensed internationally to over 24 different countries, a testament to the show's universal appeal and cross-cultural impact.

The Muhammad Ali brand pervades nearly every aspect of popular culture, from sports and fitness to advertising, television and film. Ali is the world's most recognized celebrity athlete and his image has appeared in marketing campaigns for such companies as Mercedes, Apple, Gatorade, IBM, and Adidas, and soon to include Louis Vuitton. He continues to grace countless magazine covers, books, fine art, and licensed consumer products. Ali's photos and quotes are among the most iconic in sports history. An athlete, artist, humanitarian, and outspoken political figure of unwavering integrity, Ali changed world around him and remains a figure of inspiration to millions.

Based in Los Angeles, 19 Entertainment is CORE Media Group's creative production, recording, touring and artist management arm, responsible for the development and production of both American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. The company is currently a party to long-term recording agreements with numerous best-selling former Idol contestants including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert, and Scotty McCreery. 19 Entertainment also continues to manage a number of American Idol winners and finalists, including this year's finalist Phillip Phillips and runner-up Jessica Sanchez. The company provides a critical platform for the development of new entertainment properties, an unparalleled creative production capability, and the artist management skills required to extend CORE Media Group's branded talent to millions of audiences worldwide.

CORE Media Group's corporate headquarters is located in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Memphis, Tenn. As part of today's announcement, Graboff also named a series of executives to join him on the management team.

"Our focus now is to take CORE to the next level. This means everything from creative content, and new means of distribution to changing the way we partner with sponsors, producers and artists to grow our business," said Graboff. "These executives have the broad institutional knowledge combined with a deep understanding of how to accomplish all of our goals, and I am thrilled to welcome them to CORE."

Peter Hurwitz joins as Executive Vice President, General Counsel of CORE Media Group. An accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in the media business, Hurwitz came from Martha Stewart Omnimedia, where he oversaw all business and legal affairs for the multi-media company, and played a lead role in structuring and negotiating the launch of existing and new programming on Hallmark Channel.

Kay Straky is joining CORE Media Group as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Previously she worked at Relativity Media, LLC where she was responsible for developing and implementing strategic HR programs, policies and process to support the company's strategic vision and growth targets.

Matt Apfel joins CORE Media Group as its Chief Digital Officer. Previously, he was a member of the original programming team at Ogilvy Entertainment, where he oversaw a slate of content franchises with leading networks, distribution partners, and brands.

Jason Morey will serve as Executive Vice President and Worldwide Head of Music for 19 Entertainment. Morey served previously as President of Morey Management Group.

These newly-named executives join CORE Media Group Chief Financial Officer Tom Benson and Chief Marketing Officer Chris Gannett, both of whom were previously with CKx. In addition, Jack Soden is the Chief Executive Officer of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc, a position he has held since 1990.

For more information about CORE Media Group, its executives and its assets, please visit our website at www.coremediagroup.com.

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CONTACT: Allison Gollust, +1-917-843-3057, agollust@gmail.com

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"Rotten Tomatoes(TM) Radio" Launches Exclusively on SiriusXM

"Rotten Tomatoes(TM) Radio" Launches Exclusively on SiriusXM

Live, weekly call-in show from the Web's most popular movie review destination featuring news, reviews and interviews

"Rotten Tomatoes Radio" will also deliver box office news and special broadcasts from red carpets and movie industry events

NEW YORK, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and Rotten Tomatoes today announced the launch of Rotten Tomatoes(TM) Radio, an exclusive, live, weekly one-hour call-in show featuring Rotten Tomatoes' editorial staff bringing listeners the latest in movie reviews on upcoming releases, including big budget blockbusters, independent and underground cult films plus DVD and VOD reviews.

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Rotten Tomatoes Radio will be hosted by Matt Atchity, Editor-in-Chief of Rotten Tomatoes, live from the Los Angeles headquarters of the Web's most popular movie review destination. Atchity will also preview and recap new movie releases during special segments across various SiriusXM channels that feature the Tomatometer(TM), Rotten Tomatoes' own movie rating system. SiriusXM listeners will also get the latest box office news, reviews and interviews about movies and the film industry, plus special editions of the show broadcast from red carpets and movie industry events.

Rotten Tomatoes Radio will premiere on Thursday, June 7 at 6:00 pm and air weekly on Thursdays at 6:00 pm, with encore broadcasts airing Fridays at 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, and Saturdays at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm (all times ET) on SiriusXM Stars Too, channel 104, and on SiriusXM Internet Radio online and via smartphones and other connected devices. Listeners can register for a 7-day trial to get SiriusXM Internet Radio online and on Apple and Android smartphones and other connected devices.

"Summer movie season is the perfect time to launch Rotten Tomatoes Radio, which puts our microphones in the offices of Rotten Tomatoes, giving our listeners direct access to charismatic Editor-in-Chief, Matt Atchity, and his passionate and acclaimed editorial team," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. "Everyone loves to anticipate and talk about movies, whether they are new, classic or cult films, and Rotten Tomatoes Radio is this generation's national forum. We are thrilled to welcome Matt and his team to SiriusXM."

"We're very excited about Rotten Tomatoes Radio, and how we'll be able to connect with our existing fans, plus a whole new audience of SiriusXM listeners," said Matt Atchity. "My staff and I love movies, and joking and debating about movies fuels a lot of what we do on our website. We look forward to sharing those discussions--and arguments--every week with SiriusXM listeners."

Rotten Tomatoes Radio will also give SiriusXM listeners the opportunity to call in and weigh in with their opinions on movies that are rated Fresh, Rotten or Certified Fresh on the Tomatometer.

Visit www.siriusxm.com and www.rottentomatoes.com for more information.

About Sirius XM Radio



Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has more than 22 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; news and comedy; exclusive entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.



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About Rotten Tomatoes

As the web's leading aggregator of reviews from top movie critics, Rotten Tomatoes offers the most comprehensive guide to movies. The Tomatometer(TM) rating - based on the published opinions of hundreds of film critics - is a trusted measurement of movie quality for millions of moviegoers. It can be found practically everywhere movie information is available including leading cable and satellite TV operators, major online entertainment destinations, as well as news broadcasts and newspapers nationwide. Rotten Tomatoes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Flixster, Inc. Flixster(TM) services, which are used by more than 25 million people every month, include the destination website, Flixster.com, and leading apps on Facebook, iGoogle, iPhone, BlackBerry and Android-powered devices. Rotten Tomatoes has its headquarters in Los Angeles.



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