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Introducing Rhapsody KIDS, The First Streaming Music Experience Made Just For Kids

Introducing Rhapsody KIDS, The First Streaming Music Experience Made Just For Kids

Safe, fun and friendly playlists featuring content from Disney & Kidz Bop Kids

SEATTLE, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rhapsody, the original streaming music service, launched Rhapsody KIDS, the first-ever streaming music experience for kids. Designed specifically for kids, Rhapsody KIDS is an easy, fun and interactive experience featuring a curated collection of popular kids' music from Disney, Kidz Bop Kids, Nickelodeon and more. Rhapsody KIDS is rolling out as a free update for the more than 3 million Rhapsody and Napster premier subscribers worldwide.

Parents can get started by accessing Rhapsody KIDS directly from the app's main menu and then add songs to Rhapsody KIDS by handpicking any playlist, album or track from the full Rhapsody catalog. These bookmarks are automatically downloaded for offline playback to help save parents' data plans and phone batteries. Kids can also easily explore the world's deepest catalog of kid-friendly music and expertly curated playlists, hand-selected by Rhapsody's editorial team. With simple navigation and a colorful, image-based catalog, kids can have fun, play and sing out loud as they explore fresh curated content and listen to top hits from Caspar Babypants, The Laurie Berkner Band, Spongebob Squarepants, Kidz Bop Kids and classics from their favorite Disney movies.

"As the original streaming music service, we have a deep base of customers that have moved into a new chapter of their life and are hungry for a way to share music with their kids," said Rhapsody CFO, Ethan Rudin. "With Rhapsody KIDS, we're excited for parents to share their love of music with their young kids in a fun, safe and controlled environment."

For parents, Rhapsody KIDS is a safe, protected experience for their kids to have fun with music. When in KIDS mode, access is limited to only specifically tailored editorial programming and the content that parents add. A parental verification step is included to make it more difficult for young kids to leave the experience without supervision.

Laurie Berkner, dubbed the "Queen of Children's Music," said: "Exposing children to music they love at an early age is so important for their happiness. Music is a universal experience that encourages children to sing, move their bodies, express themselves, and have fun! It's exciting to see Rhapsody create an experience made just for children."

Rhapsody KIDS is available today for Android at no additional cost with a Rhapsody or Napster subscription and is coming soon to iOS apps.

For more information on Rhapsody KIDS, please visit rhapsody.com/kids.





About Rhapsody
Rhapsody invented the paid music streaming service when it launched in 2001. Rhapsody was the first music service to sign licensing agreements with all major labels, the first streaming music service to launch an iOS app, the first streaming service to provide off-line play, to offer a broad catalog of major label content for full-track play on Twitter, and the first to give artists a platform to reach their super-fans with merchandise offers. Today, under the Rhapsody and Napster brands, we are a top tier streaming music service with over 3 million paying customers, a global catalog of 40 million songs available in more than 30 countries. Follow @Rhapsody on Twitter and keep up with the latest on the Rhapsody Facebook page.





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Rhapsody

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Stream TV Receives Lumiere Award

Stream TV Receives Lumiere Award

Advanced Imaging Society Honors Ultra-D(TM) Glasses-Free 3D Technology

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Stream TV Networks, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been honored by the Advanced Imaging Society for its Ultra-D glasses-free 3D technology. Presentation of the Lumiere Award, the Society's highest honor for technology innovation, comes as mass production of Ultra-D displays hits high gear with Taiwanese manufacturing partner Pegatron. The 65" premiere product is currently being placed in high profile public installations and positioned for consumer and digital signage sale through various online and brick-and-mortar retailers in 2016.

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"Recognition from the Advanced Imaging Society is a great validation of what our team has worked hard to achieve," said Stream TV CEO Mathu Rajan. "When your peers acknowledge you as best in class, it means a lot."

Built on 4K panel technology, Ultra-D features a stunning 140-degree glasses-free 3D image without "dead" or "sweet" spots and offers real-time conversion from any 2D or 3D source using patented hardware, middleware and sophisticated-software algorithms. With adjustable depth that can be customized to their liking, viewers are transported into an unrivaled real-world 3D experience.

"Each year we honor breakthrough products which excite consumers and filmmakers alike," said Jim Chabin, President of the Advanced Imaging Society. "Stream TV's Ultra-D brings high quality 3D TV and movies to life, glasses-free, and that excited our judges."

Stream TV received its Lumiere Award at the Advanced Imaging Society's annual Technology & New Product Awards ceremony held at Paramount Studios in Hollywood earlier today.

ABOUT STREAM TV NETWORKS, INC:
Stream TV is a Philadelphia-based technology company founded to develop enhanced entertainment and communications experiences. Stream TV's breakthrough Ultra-D technology is the only proprietary glasses-free 3D solution that delivers both a stunning visual display as well content conversion from any 2D or 3D source. Learn more at www.ultra-d.com and www.movebeyond3D.com

ABOUT ADVANCED IMAGING SOCIETY:
The International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society was founded by our industry's creative stakeholders in 2009 to advance the creative arts and sciences of the advanced imaging industry. The organization has more than 1,800 professional members in over 20 countries active in improving the arts and technologies of 3D & Advanced Imaging. Learn more at www.advancedimagingsociety.com.

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Hip Hop Caucus Releases "HOME" a Documentary Film On Communities of Color Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change

Hip Hop Caucus Releases "HOME" a Documentary Film On Communities of Color Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change

Amazon will distribute "HOME" in Follow Up to the Pope's U.S. Visit to Encourage Our Leaders to Take Necessary Climate Action

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The documentary "HOME" tells the story of a growing grassroots movement led by cultural leaders, musicians, actors, environmental leaders, and community activists called People's Climate Music.

Climate change is a life and death issue for urban communities and the film "HOME" will reach millions of viewers to inspire climate change awareness and action, making the suffering and injustice caused by dirty energy visible. "HOME" is being released exclusively on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/140885629) today and will be made available on Amazon Instant Video.

"We made this film because we know the pollution linked to climate change is disproportionately concentrated in poor communities and communities of color, contributing to the extremely high rates of asthma, cancer, heart disease and lung diseases," said Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President & CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus. "Climate change is a social justice and civil and human rights issue, and one we can solve in our generation, for all future generations, if we come together to make real change."

The soundtrack to the film, with the same name "HOME", is available on iTunes at www.itunes.com/HOME and features eleven tracks, including the original production of "Trouble in the Water" by Common and Malik Yusef, and re-makes of Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me" by Antonique Smith, Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" by Karmin and Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" by NE-YO & Sonna Rele.

About Hip Hop Caucus: Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. http://hiphopcaucus.org.

About the People's Climate Music: People's Climate Music is helping to expand the climate movement by organizing diverse and influential artists to create music and culture that inspires action to solve the biggest crisis humanity has ever faced - climate change. Organizations leading People's Climate Music include Hip Hop Caucus, 350.org, Earthjustice, League of Conservation Voters, NRDC, Sierra Club and The Solutions Project. http://peoplesclimatemusic.com.

About The Private Plane: In partnership with Google, The Private Plane is the world's first art & entertainment agency of its kind and customizable music platform. PVT PLN is a content curator, provider, and delivery system for art. http://theprivateplane.com.

CONTACT:
Jordan Eversley
202-293-5902
press@hiphopcaucus.org



SOURCE Hip Hop Caucus

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DHX Announces Update to its Normal Course Issuer Bid

DHX Announces Update to its Normal Course Issuer Bid

HALIFAX, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - DHX Media ("DHX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B), a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, announces today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted the Company's notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (the "Bid") to purchase up to an aggregate of 8,207,887 common voting shares and variable voting shares (the "Shares"), representing 10 per cent of the public float of 82,078,870 Shares as of September 25, 2015. The Company presently has a total of 123,989,899 Shares outstanding. The Bid will be made in accordance with the applicable rules and policies of the TSX and the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NASDAQ") as well as any applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws.

In accordance with TSX rules, any daily purchases (other than pursuant to a block purchase exception) on the TSX under the Bid are limited to a maximum of 84,544 Shares, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume on the TSX for the past six months. Daily purchases (other than pursuant to a block purchase exception) on the NASDAQ under the Bid are limited to 25% of the average daily trading volume for the preceding four weeks. All Shares purchased by the Company under the Bid will be cancelled.

The Bid will commence on October 5, 2015 with expiry to occur no later than October 4, 2016, or until such earlier time as the Bid is completed or terminated at the option of DHX, observing the purchasing restrictions during 'black out' or 'close' periods pursuant to the Company's Insider Trading Policy. Any Shares purchased by DHX pursuant to the Bid will be acquired on the open market through the facilities of the TSX or the NASDAQ at the market price at the time of such transaction. The Bid will be funded from the Company's existing cash resources.

DHX is pursuing the Bid because it believes that, from time to time, the Shares may trade in price ranges which do not adequately reflect their value and in such circumstances acquiring Shares represents a desirable use of the Company's available funds. Any such acquisitions, if made, would reduce the number of outstanding Shares of the Company and consequently may result in improved earnings per Share.

From time to time, when DHX does not possess material non-public information about itself or its Shares, it may enter into an automatic share purchase plan with its broker to allow for the purchase of Shares at times when DHX would ordinarily not be permitted to do so due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods, pursuant to the Company's Insider Trading Policy. Any such plans entered into with DHX's broker will be adopted in accordance with the requirements of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws and subject to prior approval by the TSX.

About DHX Media
DHX Media Ltd. (www.dhxmedia.com), a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, is recognized globally for such brands as Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Slugterra and the multiple award-winning Degrassi franchise. The Company is owner of the Family suite of channels, operated as DHX Television. DHX Media Ltd. markets and distributes its library of more than 11,000 half-hours of entertainment programming worldwide, and licenses its owned properties through its dedicated brand-management and consumer-products business, DHX Brands. DHX Media Ltd.'s full-service international licensing agency, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group Ltd. (CPLG), represents numerous entertainment, sport and design brands. With offices in 15 cities worldwide, including Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, Amsterdam and Beijing, DHX Media Ltd. is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol DHXM, and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols DHX.A and DHX.B.

Disclaimer
This press release contains "forward looking statements" under applicable securities laws with respect to DHX including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's normal course issuer bid and its intentions with respect to the bid, purchases of shares by the Company under its bid, the Company's purposes for pursuing the bid, and the effects of purchases under the bid. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to the Company. Actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, among other things, include risk factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time including matters discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form and annual Management Discussion and Analysis, which also form part of the Company's registration statement on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

SOURCE DHX Media Ltd.

DHX Media Ltd.

CONTACT: Financial Media: Shaun Smith - Director, Corporate Communications, DHX Media Ltd., shaun.smith@dhxmedia.com, +1 416-977-7230; Investor relations: David Regan - EVP, Corporate Development, DHX Media Ltd., david.regan@dhxmedia.com, +1 902-425-3814

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IMAX Corporation's IMAX China Determines The Offer Price For Its Share Offering

IMAX Corporation's IMAX China Determines The Offer Price For Its Share Offering

HONG KONG, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) today announced that IMAX China Holding, Inc. ("IMAX China", stock code: 1970), a Cayman Islands company, has determined the offer price for the offering (the "Offering") of its shares to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited ("Hong Kong Stock Exchange").

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IMAX China today determined the offer price of HK$31.0 (US$4.0) per share for the Offering of 62,000,000 shares (before the over-allotment option) that was announced on September 22, 2015. IMAX China is expected to issue 17,825,000 new shares and a number of selling shareholders, including a wholly owned subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, are expected to sell a total of 44,175,000 sale shares. The 62,000,000 shares represent approximately 17.4% of the enlarged issued share capital of IMAX China. IMAX China is expected to receive net proceeds of approximately HK$450.8 million (US$58.2 million), after deducting commissions in connection with the Offering. IMAX Corporation, through a wholly owned subsidiary, is expected to receive HK$664.2 million (US$85.7 million) from the sale of 22,087,400 sale shares and up to HK$804.0 million (US$103.7 million) if the over-allotment option is exercised in full, after deducting commissions in connection with the Offering.

IMAX China plans to use the majority of the net proceeds to expand the IMAX network of theatres in China, as well as to build up its inventory of IMAX theatre systems. The offering is expected to close on or about October 8, 2015 (Hong Kong time), subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The shares are expected to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on the same day.

The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

About IMAX China

IMAX China is a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, and is incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. IMAX China was established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of June 30, 2015, there were 977 IMAX theatres (853 commercial multiplexes, 20 commercial destinations and 104 institutions) in 65 countries.

IMAX(® ), IMAX(®) 3D, IMAX DMR(®), Experience It In IMAX(®), An IMAX 3D Experience(®), The IMAX Experience(®), IMAX Is Believing(®) and IMAX nXos(®) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

For additional information please contact:


Business Media: Investors:

IMAX Corporation - New York IMAX Corporation - New York

Ann Sommerlath Heather Anthony

212-821-0155 212-821-0121

asommerlath@imax.com hanthony@imax.com


Sloane & Company - New York Entertainment Media:

Whit Clay Principal Communications Group - Los Angeles

212-446-1864 Melissa Zuckerman/Paul Pflug

wclay@sloanepr.com 323-658-1555

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paul@pcommgroup.com
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Multi-Award Winning Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Author, Producer/Director David Duchovny & Special Guest Artist Bob Pressner Perform October 7, 2015 On The Fall "Sessions At Willow Grove" Which Kicks Off In December 2015 On Comcast's Xfinity On Demand Platform

Multi-Award Winning Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Author, Producer/Director David Duchovny & Special Guest Artist Bob Pressner Perform October 7, 2015 On The Fall "Sessions At Willow Grove" Which Kicks Off In December 2015 On Comcast's Xfinity On Demand Platform

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- "Sessions at Willow Grove" is a lifestyle based television series created exclusively for Comcast's Xfinity On Demand platform which features an array of Hollywood's most talented performers.

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The concert series kicks off on October 7, 2015 with multi-award winning artist David Duchovny, one of Hollywood's most highly acclaimed actors. He has portrayed such iconic characters as Fox Mulder on "The X Files", Hank Moody on "Californication" and currently stars on the NBC-TV/ITV limited series "Aquarius" which has been renewed for a second season. He's starred in 32 motion pictures and is a published author.

Duchovny's first solo album, "Hell or Highwater" was released summer 2015 through ThinkSay Records, distributed by the Caroline/Universal Music Group. Duchovny has combined his blend of poetic lyrics and infectious melodies into 12 self-penned tracks that reflect his style as a modern day story teller. States Duchovny: "I feel these songs represent the truest expression that I've ever been able to achieve and I look forward to sharing it with everyone."

Special Guest artist Singer-Songwriter Bob Pressner has been called one of the first great troubadors of this generation since Paul Simon and James Taylor. His songs effortlessly combine the best of classic rock and Americana. Pressner has entertained audiences through his critically successful albums and over 40 million fans on YouTube have been captivated by his illustrious. Bob Pressner has starred on his own Comcast on-demand TV concert and his upcoming album "Everyman" is a personal reflection on authenticity and being one's true self. "Each song combines lyrics and music that are filled with pure emotion," states Pressner.

"Everyman" is available for sale now via Amazon and iTunes. Pressner's touching single "American Dream" https://youtu.be/4g0dlI6k4Sg has struck a chord throughout our country capturing the mood and the times that our nation is currently going through.

The Fall "Sessions of Willow Grove" featuring David Duchovny and Special Guest Artist Bob Pressner will air in December 2015 on Comcast's Xfinity On Demand platform.

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Polyphony Foundation To Establish An Israeli Youth Chorus Of Jewish And Arab Elementary Students Announced At 2015 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

Polyphony Foundation To Establish An Israeli Youth Chorus Of Jewish And Arab Elementary Students Announced At 2015 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

Polyphony Youth Chorus Offers Hope for Israel's Future

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Polyphony Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the divide in Israel between Arabs and Jews through the power of music, announced the formation of the Polyphony Youth Chorus, a choral group made up of Arab and Jewish Israeli elementary students, at the 2015 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. The 60-student choir of girls and boys in grades 2 through 6 will be equally composed of Arab students from the Hassan Arafeh School in Jaffa and Jewish students from the Yehuda HaMaccabi School in Tel Aviv.

"Civil society benefits us all," said Craig Cogut, the co-founder of Polyphony Foundation and founder of Pegasus Capital Advisors. "Encouraging young children to interact in mixed groups helps minimize cross-cultural conflict. The Polyphony Youth Chorus will work with children whose lives are made vulnerable by limited socio-economic opportunities in a country too often divided by warring factions."

This new commitment will expand Polyphony's established work in Israel, bringing Arab and Jewish Israelis together to appreciate and perform classical music. Polyphony Education offers the largest musical education program in Israel with 12,000 students, youth orchestras and mixed ensembles, conservatories, residencies and an emerging professional orchestra. Through their involvement in conservatories and orchestras, young Arab and Jewish musicians practice and perform together, developing friendships through their shared passion for music. For most, this is the first time they have become friends with someone from a different background. In turn, the audiences attending Polyphony concerts are both Arabs and Jews - a rarity in Israel. Polyphony has shown that music is not only inherently beautiful, but also a facilitator of dialogue and understanding, opening doors to help people of all religious backgrounds come together throughout Israel.

About Polyphony Foundation Founded in 2011, Polyphony Foundation is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code; EIN 27-5559473. Polyphony Foundation supports music education, including the music education programs of Polyphony Education, an Israeli not-for-profit organization, that create common ground for Jewish and Arab youth to come together around classical music in Israel. Its mission is to find common ground through common sound: Polyphony creates programs where young Arabs and Jews in Israel can come together through classical music. Polyphony provides multi-tiered programing in several cities and towns to move students, starting in kindergarten, from beginner to professional performer through classes, seminars, explained concerts, conservatories, tours, and orchestras. As these dedicated young people advance they encounter increasingly-mixed groups of Arabs and Jews and learn to understand and appreciate music as they learn to understand and appreciate one another. With roots in Nazareth, Polyphony programs now reach more than 12,000 students and provide training and employment for over 100 musicians and teachers around the country. For more information, visit www.polyphonyfoundation.org.



SOURCE Polyphony Foundation

Polyphony Foundation

CONTACT: Rachel G. Breinin, 914-649-2509 RGBreinin@aol.com

Web Site: http://www.polyphonyfoundation.org


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Élections 2015 - le grand débat - Over 1.2 million Canadians watched the first French-language debate

Élections 2015 - le grand débat - Over 1.2 million Canadians watched the first French-language debate

OTTAWA, Sept. 30, 2015 /CNW/ - Canada's largest broadcast partnership - Radio-Canada, La Presse, Télé-Québec, CBC News, CTV News and Global News - announce that more than 1.2 million Canadians watched élection 2015 - le grand débat, broadcast and streamed live across multiple platforms on Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Average audience on television(1)

Approximately 803,000 Canadians watched the debate on ICI Radio-Canada Télé (580,000), ICI RDI (140,000), Télé-Québec (82,000) and CPAC (<1000).

Over 306,000 Canadians watched the debate with simultaneous translation on CBC News Network, CTV News Channel and CPAC.

Views on mobile phones, tablets and the web

Élections 2015 - le grand débat was viewed over 105,000 times on ICI Radio-Canada.ca, facebook.com/ICIRadioCanada, lapresse.ca, CBC News, CTVNews.ca, CPAC.ca, Globalnews.ca, and on YouTube Canada: Election 2015.

The broadcast partners are pleased with the interest that has been generated by this important democratic exercise. The partners would like to thank all five parties and their leaders for participating in last night's debate. They also wish to thank Anne-Marie Dussault, Patrice Roy, Yves Boisvert, as well as the production team for making this debate, the only one with all five leaders, a success.

About the broadcast partnership

Canada's largest broadcast partnership - Radio-Canada, La Presse, Télé-Québec, CBC News, CTV News and Global News - pool their resources to ensure that the largest number of Canadians have access to leaders' debates during the height of the election campaign so they can make an informed decision about their political choices at the polls. Together with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vine, Google, YouTube, and CPAC, the networks' 2015 televised debates will reach millions of Canadians across the country and abroad, on multiple platforms, in both English and French.

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SOURCE Broadcast Consortium

Broadcast Consortium

CONTACT: Liliane Lê, Spokesperson, 2015 Leaders' Debates, Tel: +1.613.288.6272, liliane.le@leadersdebates2015.ca


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Legendary Indian Composer ILAIYARAAJA Scores Music and Songs for His First English Film

Legendary Indian Composer ILAIYARAAJA Scores Music and Songs for His First English Film

SYDNEY, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Love and Love Only, a cross-cultural romantic drama that premiered at the San Francisco Global Movie Festival in August, features the musical score of Ilaiyaraaja, who has composed over 1,000 Indian language films. It is the first time the legendary composer has composed songs for an English language feature film.

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Featuring the first Ilaiyaraaja English song and musical score, Love and Love Only is a cross-cultural romantic drama that tells the story of love between an Indian international student and a working class Australian girl. Ilaiyaraaja has composed original songs and background score for a world record of over 1,000 Indian language films. Ilaiyaraaja has also worked as a singer, conductor, songwriter, and instrumentalist, and has primarily worked in South Indian Cinema since the late 1970s. He has won four Indian National film awards for his music, and is the first Indian to compose a full symphony.

In addition to a small production crew and micro budget methodology, the film stands out with the emotional connection between the music and the scenes. According to director, writer, editor, and producer Julian Karikalan who funded the movie himself, Ilaiyaraaja completed the entire background score in just five days. Each composition perfectly highlights the emotion and subtext of the scenes. In fact, Julian says the composer was able to write the music spontaneously as he was watching the movie. Being a film set in contemporary Australia, Ilaiyaraaja wanted an Australian singer to render the voice for his songs. Australian singer Rachael Leahcar, signed with Universal music, got the opportunity to lend her voice to Ilaiyaraaja's first English song for an English film.

The script has received much praise so far. Richard Walter, Chairman of the University of California, Los Angeles graduate program in Screenwriting, said, "Dear Julian, I was going to set the script aside until I had a little more time available but took a look at the first few pages and got caught up in it and read right through, no small testimony to your skill. You ask whether or not 'this is something that the western audience would relate to' given its cross-cultural aspects. My view is that there are only two kinds of movies: not cross-cultural romances and others but good movies and bad movies. Yours is clearly in the former category, and I say: Congratulations."

Love and Love Only follows the story of Kris, a boy from a wealthy Indian family who goes to Australia as an international student. While there, he meets Stacey, a school drop-out with a difficult family life. Family oriented vs. individualistic culture is a prevalent theme in this love story. The film deals with the universality of human emotions and love, despite the cultural differences. It is a mainstream romance film for mainstream audiences spanning different cultures.

The movie premiered at the San Francisco Global Movie Festival in August, 2015. It was filmed in and around Sydney, Australia and at the University of Wollongong. A scene at the Sydney Murugan Temple was shot from outside the building while the actors were performing inside, as cameras were not allowed inside. Most of the actors are newcomers to film, but are well experienced in theater. In addition to a minimal crew (never more than 10 people in a day), the female lead was chosen from a list of extras, prepared for the role, and according to the director, has surprised many with her performance. The male lead is played by Rohit Kalia, who was Mr. India Australia, in 2014.

Tait Brady, producer and distributor, said, "The script is very solid in terms of basic structure. The cross-cultural observations are astute and often amusing and the whole script has the ring of truth, no doubt due to the writer's first-hand experience. It wouldn't be the first Indian-Australian story filmed by any means, but as a film it would still be very different from the Indian/Bollywood productions that have used Australian locations as glossy backdrops, and aren't really engaged in Australian life."

The use of Western and Indian instruments is another highlight of the film's score. In fact, Ilaiyaraaja was one of the first Indian film composers to blend Western classical music harmonies and strings with Indian film music. He is the first Asian to compose a symphony for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Large orchestral arrangements integrate electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, violins, cellos, violas, base and flute. He has also used traditional Indian instruments like the Veena, Nadaswaram, and Thavil. The composer's trademark style helps accentuate the cross-cultural theme of the movie.

For more about Love and Love Only, visit www.facebook.com/Loveandloveonly.Movie

Please check out the trailer on https://youtu.be/Q8xYKEirzaA

About Lens Films

Lens Films is an Australian company run individually by writer, director and producer Julian Karikalan. It's debut project is Love and Love Only, a cross cultural romantic drama featuring the musical score of Ilaiyaraaja, a legendary Indian composer for over 1,000 Indian language films. The 100% self-funded movie is the composer's first English-language film with his original songs. Made with a micro budget, the movie is focused on good writing and the universality of love rather than a large crew. However, the team hasn't compromised on production values and guarantees a memorable movie experience to the audience.

Please check out the trailer on https://youtu.be/Q8xYKEirzaA

Our Wiki page is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_%26_Love_Only

Contact Details:

Julian Karikalan
Phone: +61-430-993-101, +61-401-069-230
Email: media@lensfilms.com

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Legendary Indian Composer ILAIYARAAJA Scores Music and Songs for His First English Film

Legendary Indian Composer ILAIYARAAJA Scores Music and Songs for His First English Film

SYDNEY, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Love and Love Only, a cross-cultural romantic drama that premiered at the San Francisco Global Movie Festival in August, features the musical score of Ilaiyaraaja, who has composed over 1,000 Indian language films. It is the first time the legendary composer has composed songs for an English language feature film.

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Featuring the first Ilaiyaraaja English song and musical score, Love and Love Only is a cross-cultural romantic drama that tells the story of love between an Indian international student and a working class Australian girl. Ilaiyaraaja has composed original songs and background score for a world record of over 1,000 Indian language films. Ilaiyaraaja has also worked as a singer, conductor, songwriter, and instrumentalist, and has primarily worked in South Indian Cinema since the late 1970s. He has won four Indian National film awards for his music, and is the first Indian to compose a full symphony.

In addition to a small production crew and micro budget methodology, the film stands out with the emotional connection between the music and the scenes. According to director, writer, editor, and producer Julian Karikalan who funded the movie himself, Ilaiyaraaja completed the entire background score in just five days. Each composition perfectly highlights the emotion and subtext of the scenes. In fact, Julian says the composer was able to write the music spontaneously as he was watching the movie. Being a film set in contemporary Australia, Ilaiyaraaja wanted an Australian singer to render the voice for his songs. Australian singer Rachael Leahcar, signed with Universal music, got the opportunity to lend her voice to Ilaiyaraaja's first English song for an English film.

The script has received much praise so far. Richard Walter, Chairman of the University of California, Los Angeles graduate program in Screenwriting, said, "Dear Julian, I was going to set the script aside until I had a little more time available but took a look at the first few pages and got caught up in it and read right through, no small testimony to your skill. You ask whether or not 'this is something that the western audience would relate to' given its cross-cultural aspects. My view is that there are only two kinds of movies: not cross-cultural romances and others but good movies and bad movies. Yours is clearly in the former category, and I say: Congratulations."

Love and Love Only follows the story of Kris, a boy from a wealthy Indian family who goes to Australia as an international student. While there, he meets Stacey, a school drop-out with a difficult family life. Family oriented vs. individualistic culture is a prevalent theme in this love story. The film deals with the universality of human emotions and love, despite the cultural differences. It is a mainstream romance film for mainstream audiences spanning different cultures.

The movie premiered at the San Francisco Global Movie Festival in August, 2015. It was filmed in and around Sydney, Australia and at the University of Wollongong. A scene at the Sydney Murugan Temple was shot from outside the building while the actors were performing inside, as cameras were not allowed inside. Most of the actors are newcomers to film, but are well experienced in theater. In addition to a minimal crew (never more than 10 people in a day), the female lead was chosen from a list of extras, prepared for the role, and according to the director, has surprised many with her performance. The male lead is played by Rohit Kalia, who was Mr. India Australia, in 2014.

Tait Brady, producer and distributor, said, "The script is very solid in terms of basic structure. The cross-cultural observations are astute and often amusing and the whole script has the ring of truth, no doubt due to the writer's first-hand experience. It wouldn't be the first Indian-Australian story filmed by any means, but as a film it would still be very different from the Indian/Bollywood productions that have used Australian locations as glossy backdrops, and aren't really engaged in Australian life."

The use of Western and Indian instruments is another highlight of the film's score. In fact, Ilaiyaraaja was one of the first Indian film composers to blend Western classical music harmonies and strings with Indian film music. He is the first Asian to compose a symphony for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Large orchestral arrangements integrate electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, violins, cellos, violas, base and flute. He has also used traditional Indian instruments like the Veena, Nadaswaram, and Thavil. The composer's trademark style helps accentuate the cross-cultural theme of the movie.

For more about Love and Love Only, visit www.facebook.com/Loveandloveonly.Movie

Please check out the trailer on https://youtu.be/Q8xYKEirzaA

About Lens Films

Lens Films is an Australian company run individually by writer, director and producer Julian Karikalan. It's debut project is Love and Love Only, a cross cultural romantic drama featuring the musical score of Ilaiyaraaja, a legendary Indian composer for over 1,000 Indian language films. The 100% self-funded movie is the composer's first English-language film with his original songs. Made with a micro budget, the movie is focused on good writing and the universality of love rather than a large crew. However, the team hasn't compromised on production values and guarantees a memorable movie experience to the audience.

Please check out the trailer on https://youtu.be/Q8xYKEirzaA

Our Wiki page is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_%26_Love_Only

Contact Details:

Julian Karikalan
Phone: +61-430-993-101, +61-401-069-230
Email: media@lensfilms.com

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Sinclair Unveils Connect To Congress, Brings Local TV Newscasts To Capitol Hill

Sinclair Unveils Connect To Congress, Brings Local TV Newscasts To Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair") announced today the creation of a news segment called Connect to Congress, a multimedia initiative that enables Members of Congress in Sinclair news markets to communicate with their constituents on a regular basis. Combining broadcast, internet, and social media technologies, Connect to Congress offers Sinclair's local market viewers new ways to get answers to questions about what matters most to them at home.

Connect to Congress was created by Scott Livingston, VP of News for Sinclair, who is using Sinclair's presence in Washington, D.C., through its acquisition of ABC affiliate WJLA last year, to create a more regular dialogue between viewers in local markets nationwide and their Members of Congress. The first step in this plan was establishing a national bureau on Capitol Hill. "When Congress is in session, we have cameras set up weekly in the Rotunda, connected via remote to our local stations. Local anchors conduct the interviews about the key issues constituents and lawmakers are passionate about and not just topics that everyone else is covering," said Colleen Wordock, Sinclair's Capitol Hill Bureau Chief.

"For many years, national cable news channels have been viewed as the prime media outlet for Members of Congress," said Livingston. "Not only are a select few Members ever invited onto those channels, but the audiences on those channels are a small fraction of our local newscast audiences." And the ratings bear that out. According to Nielsen data, Sinclair's audiences during local newscasts exceed those of cable news by orders of magnitude during the same periods, often four times the audience of the top cable news channels, and often over 100 times the niche cable news channels. "When Members see this data, they are floored and realize that they need to be on local broadcast TV more often. Instead of making Members come to our stations when they are in-district, we are bringing our local TV stations to them in D.C. That is what Connect to Congress is all about."

"Everyone has a right to know what their elected officials are doing in Washington. Connect to Congress is just one example of the investments we are making in our D.C. news operations," Livingston continued. "We are making investments in technology and other capital expenditures in order to link our stations to Washington, especially our small market and rural stations, and we are committed to ensuring that the Sinclair network offers the hundreds of Members in our news markets their own media voice in their own home districts."

Sinclair has conducted over 100 interviews since June, and continues to book weekly interview sessions. The company will begin a station-by-station roll-out of local Connect to Congress webpages beginning later in October, which will include the Congressional interviews, stories from Sinclair's Capitol Hill Bureau and other national news outlets, polling questions, and other features as they are developed.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair is the largest producer of local news in the country, producing over 2,100 hours per week of original, community oriented content. Sinclair is the largest and one of the most diversified station groups in the country, including affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and Univision. It owns and operates, programs, or provides sales services to 164 stations in 79 television markets, broadcasting 384 channels. For a list of Sinclair broadcast stations, please visit www.sbgi.net.

To schedule a Connect to Congress interview, please contact Colleen Wordock at cmwordock@sbgtv.com.

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Insomniac Announces Details For Dreamstate San Francisco

Insomniac Announces Details For Dreamstate San Francisco

Highly Anticipated Trance Music Event Comes to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium January 16 & 17, 2016

Early Access Tickets On Sale October 13 at Noon PT

Register to purchase Early Access Tickets at www.DreamstateUSA.com

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Insomniac will bring its dedicated trance music brand, Dreamstate, to San Francisco for two days of incredible music at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17. The only dedicated trance brand in the United States will treat fans to amazing performances by beloved trance DJs, announced on October 5. Early Access Tickets for Dreamstate San Francisco will be available starting October 13 at Noon PT. Fans must register at DreamstateUSA.com to purchase this limited allotment of tickets.

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The highly anticipated announcement of the event's San Francisco edition comes after the news that the inaugural Southern California Dreamstate event, taking place November 27-28 at NOS Events Center, sold out in just four hours.

Fans can sign up to purchase Early Access Tickets at www.dreamstateusa.com. Only those who sign up will be able to purchase tickets when they go on sale Tuesday, October 13 at Noon PT. Fans that miss Early Access sign up can purchase tickets during the general on sale, starting Wednesday, October 14 at Noon PT. Fans are encourage to purchase tickets early.

Dreamstate is for fans 18 years and older. For more updates and announcements, please visit www.DreamstateUSA.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

For more information and to stay up to date with the latest Insomniac news, visit www.insomniac.com.

About Insomniac:

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, these events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the experience is the company's top priority.

Throughout its 20-year history, Insomniac has produced more than 250 festivals, concerts and club nights for nearly 5 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. The company's premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in June 2015.

The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

Keep up with Insomniac announcements and news on Insomniac.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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CONTACT: Insomniac, Desiree Naranjo, desiree@insomniac.com, or 42West, Dvora Englefield, Dvora.Englefield@42West.net, or Erika (Gutierrez) Tuzkov, Erika.Tuzkov@42West.Net, or Anna Miller, Anna.Miller@42West.Net

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ILCs Open Doors To Independence For Californians With Spinal Cord Injuries

ILCs Open Doors To Independence For Californians With Spinal Cord Injuries

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With nearly 300,000 Americans living with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and the number of new SCIs estimated to reach 12,500 annually, the role of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) like Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living (SCRS-IL) is increasingly important. SCRS-IL is one of 28 ILCs in California opening doors to independence for individuals with SCIs by providing a range of programs and services, notably assistive technology services and education.

"In serving people with SCIs, staff members reflect our philosophy of supporting persons with disabilities to transform their lives by making their own choices on how they live, work and participate in their communities," noted Interim SCRS-IL's Executive Director Mario Galdamez. "The programs and services we offer are designed to educate and increase the skill levels of individuals living with disabilities."

Through assistive technology (AT) services, SCRS-IL offers individuals with SCIs the opportunity to access technology as one means to living independently. AT includes a broad range of devices such as scooters and wheelchairs, remote controls, accessible keyboards and communication devices or more complex items such as durable medical equipment and home modifications. When combined with training, individuals learn how to use the equipment and become more self-sufficient.

SCRS-IL also conducts monthly disability-related presentations and workshops, tailored for SCIs at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (Rancho) in Downey, CA. One such workshop is the drum circle, designed to enhance brain activity for spinal cord repair and improve sensations and movement for individuals with SCIs. By partnering with Rancho's occupational and physical therapy staff, SCRS-IL can increase the level of resources and services provided to individuals with SCIs and their families. Additionally, SCRS-IL participates in Rancho's annual Spinal Injury Games that provide individuals with SCIs an opportunity to engage in a variety of wheelchair sports.

"One of our consumers, who is participating in this year's Spinal Injury Games in October, came to us in 2013" said Ignacio Gonzalez, SCRS-IL's Service Coordinator/Independent Living Advocate. "He sought help from us on his application process for the position of Wellness Ally at Rancho, where he actively participated in rehab programs and the SCI support group for men. We helped him develop a résumé and personal reference page, which contributed to his landing the job. He has mentioned that both SCRS-IL and Rancho are 'amazing' and have 'changed his life.'"

In addition to the above programs and services, SCRS-IL continues tackling the obstacles of a lack of funding for equipment and devices as well as inaccessible and unaffordable housing. SCRS-IL is breaking down barriers to Independent Living by creating a documentary film to educate stakeholders on the critical need to prioritize accessible sidewalks and curb cuts in several neighborhoods of Los Angeles County. Additionally, SCRS-IL supported the inclusion of Hector Ochoa as a new commissioner on the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities who will be the leading voice in advocating for all persons with disabilities, not limited to the SCRS-IL catchment area.

"The SCI services provided by SCRS-IL is one example of the type of work being done to maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities," concluded California State Independent Living Council Executive Director Liz Pazdral. "By understanding and addressing the unique realities of individuals living with SCIs, ILCs are well prepared to increase opportunities for living independently."

The SILC is an independent state agency which, in cooperation with the California Department of Rehabilitation, prepares and monitors the State Plan for Independent Living.

The SILC Mission: To Create Policy and System Change for Independent Living



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CONTACT: Liz Pazdral, Executive Director, 916-445-0142, State Independent Living Council (SILC)

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TFO launches an all-video platform: A one-stop destination for audiences seeking educational content for the digital age

TFO launches an all-video platform: A one-stop destination for audiences seeking educational content for the digital age


-- Netflix: 65 million subscribers watch more than 100 million hours of
video every day(([i])).
-- Canadians come in 2(nd) globally for the highest monthly number of
videos watched online(([ii])).
TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2015 /CNW/ - That is the setting in which Groupe Média TFO releases tfo.org, a web platform that offers video on demand and allows web users to engage in a new digital experience specialised in playful, educational content.

"Of course, we considered children, who can find the entire Caillou series on our website, but we also thought about their parents, who will be delighted to view our playlist '10 Tips to Make Your Kid Ask for More Fruits and Veggies'. Playlists are one of the main features of the new platform, thematically organizing tfo.org's content library," said Laurent Guérin, Chief Content Officer.

With the knowledge that online TV watching will overtake traditional TV watching in 2016, it is crucial to introduce a video content platform that evolves according to users' consumption habits. That is what we offer today(([iii])).

All the Content in One Place

The new interface, created by Turbulent, is much more than a mere website. Navigation is more dynamic and more intuitive and it offers an enriched catalogue of content: over 9 000 videos and games, 5 600 pieces of educational content for children between 2 and 6 years, mobile applications, colouring spaces, lighthearted skits, reports on different topics and musical sessions by Francophone artists.

"The launch of this new platform is a key step in our digital strategy and reflects our desire to reach out to new French-speaking audiences, wherever they are. This way, we look forward to better understanding their needs and to offering them content they can identify with. Indeed, Groupe Media TFO produces and acquires exclusive productions such as BRBR (currently filming across Canada), Carte de visite, Mini TFO, FLIP, 24.7, Ciné TFO, #ONFR," said Magalie Zafimehy, digital content manager at Groupe Média TFO.

Aside from a more user-friendly navigation system, TFO.org offers a more complete selection than ever before, including complete series like Motel Monstre, Caillou, Barbapapa, Subito Texto, Les Doozers, ZoubiDoubi, and many more. Additionally, faithful fans of our cinema programming will be able to access a selection of some hundred classic and contemporary films that have been acclaimed in the world's greatest film festivals.

Increased Accessibility

In order to provide an accessible platform to all, content can be played back with subtitling and video description for users with hearing or visual impairments. Additionally, a secure, ad-free space exists for children between 2 and 6 years, as well as a parental control module with a timer to monitor children's video consumption. Furthermore, the platform offers a reserved area for members that will allow our audience to subscribe for free to exclusive video content like "Le Rêve de Champlain", which will be available online today. And for Francophiles, we've prepared a navigation menu in English to make searching and accessing content easier.

Known for Its Innovative Spirit

Committed to implement an innovative over-the-top television strategy, Groupe Média TFO and its production partners, Slalom, Fairplay and Turbulent, recently produced the captivating docu-drama series "Le Rêve de Champlain" as well as a suite of digital products including revedechamplain.com, which was awarded a Prix Gémeaux for best digital production on September 20th this year.

Experience something new: tfo.org
Watch a clip introducing the new platform.

About Groupe Média TFO
Groupe Média TFO is an essential destination for audiences seeking innovative educational and cultural content in French. It offers stimulating experiences and acclaimed content at the vanguard of digital learning, which have received recognition and awards in Austin and in Amsterdam.

Sources

[i]https://pr.netflix.com/WebClient/loginPageSalesNetWorksAction.do?contentGroupId=10476&contentGroup=Company+Facts

[ii] http://cira.ca/factbook/2014/fr/the-canadian-internet.html

[iii] http://tbivision.com/news/2015/07/online-tv-will-overtake-linear-2 016/465021/

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MTV2 Gets '#Down2Adopt' Shelter And Rescue Pets During National Adopt-A-Dog Month

MTV2 Gets '#Down2Adopt' Shelter And Rescue Pets During National Adopt-A-Dog Month

KRISTEN BELL AND CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD LEND VOICES TO NEW MTV2 PET ADOPTION CAMPAIGN WITH THE AD COUNCIL, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES AND MADDIE'S FUND

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of National Adopt-A-Dog Month, the network is getting into some heavy petting. That's when dogs and cats will invade the channel to launch MTV2's #Down2Adopt, an on-air and online campaign to make shelters and rescue groups the go-to choice when looking for your new best friend. MTV2 will showcase adoptable shelter and rescue pets during the year-long campaign as they join forces with The Shelter Pet Project, a national public service program from theAd Council, TheHumane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund®.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7606951-ad-council-mtv2-adopt-a-dog-month/

#Down2Adopt launches with a series of video pet biographies featuring the voices of Kristen Bell, MTV2's Charlamagne Tha God and MTV2's Carly Aquilino comically narrating stories of how some dogs and cats found themselves in shelters. It will be all paws on deck when the #Down2Adopt pet bios premiere during an all new episode of MTV2's "Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne" tonight, Wednesday, September 30, at 11pm ET. Charlamagne and guests including Vinny Guadagnino will share why they're down to adopt shelter pets and will hang with Charm, an adoptable puppy from St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey.

The Ad Council will also distribute the videos as PSAs to over 33,000 stations. The PSAs will air in donated media across the country. To view #Down2Adopt pet biographies visit: http://www.down2adopt.com/videos. Kristen Bell's video is also available here: http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/1246131/down2adopt-molly.jhtml#id=1738111.

Each year 6 to 8 million dogs and cats find themselves in shelters, but only half will be adopted. The MTV2 #Down2Adopt digital hub (http://www.Down2Adopt.com) will connect animal lovers with their local shelters and provide ways they can help the estimated 2.4 million shelter pets who lose their lives in shelters each year. #Down2Adopt's digital hub will also highlight the benefits of adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue group over purchasing from a pet store or breeder.

The campaign will also consist of social media extensions throughout the year. Puppy lovers and MTV2 viewers can follow Joey, a two-month old Boxer/Pit Bull as he prepares for his adoption on MTV2's Instagram as part of an ongoing monthly spotlight on an adoptable pet. Joey made his MTV debut at the 'Pupparazzi Pen' on the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet last month. His first post appears here: https://instagram.com/p/8Qvzp1SvWe/?taken-by=mtv2.

"#Down2Adopt is about letting our audience know that, if they're looking for a pet, the humane, stand-up choice is to make a shelter or rescue group your first stop," said Chris McCarthy, General Manager of MTV2. "Shelter pets are every bit as healthy, well-behaved, and worthy of love and adoption as any pet, and we can't think of a better place to shine a light on a few of these beautiful animals and launch #Down2Adopt than on MTV2."

#Down2Adopt is a collaboration with The Ad Council, The Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund and will piggyback off of their already established public service campaign, The Shelter Pet Project, which first launched in 2009.

"We're so excited to launch this heartwarming and entertaining campaign with MTV2 that will reach new audiences with our Shelter Pet Project messages," said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. "With MTV2's creativity and cross-platform reach, I'm hopeful that we can find loving homes and families for countless pets in shelters across the country."

About MTV2
MTV2 is a leading male-minded lifestyle brand for the Millennial generation. Distributed in more than 80 million homes, it's the No. 1 channel for males 12-34 among networks available in under 90 million homes. MTV2's programming is fueled by comedic originals, music and cultural commentary that is curated with its audience. As a sibling network of MTV, MTV2 is an incubator and proving ground for rising young comedians, musicians and entertainers. MTV2 is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
For more information, go to MTV2.com or MTVPress.com.

About The Shelter Pet Project
The Shelter Pet Project (www.TheShelterPetProject.org) is the result of a collaborative effort between two leading animal welfare groups, The Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund, and the leading producer of public service advertising (PSA) campaigns, The Ad Council. The goal of the campaign is to make shelters and rescue organizations the first place potential adopters turn to when looking to get a new pet, ensuring that all healthy and treatable pets find loving homes.

About The Ad Council
The Ad Council (www.adcouncil.org) is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has effected, and continues to effect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit www.adcouncil.org. You can also visit www.facebook.com/adcouncil or follow the Ad Council on Twitter@AdCouncil.

About The Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization, rated the most effective by its peers. Since 1954, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. We rescue and care for tens of thousands of animals each year, but our primary mission is to prevent cruelty before it occurs. We're there for all animals, across America and around the world. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- on the Web at humanesociety.org.

About Maddie's Fund(®)
Maddie's Fund (maddiesfund.org) is a family foundation founded in 1994 by Workday co-founder Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl, who have endowed the Foundation with more than $300 million. Since then, they have awarded more than $153 million in grants toward increased community lifesaving, shelter medicine education, and pet adoptions across the U.S. The Duffields named Maddie's Fund after their Miniature Schnauzer Maddie, who always made them laugh and comforted them during stressful business times when Dave was launching a start-up company. Maddie was with Dave and Cheryl from 1987-1997 and continues to inspire them today.

Source: Nielsen, LSD; P12-34 unless noted; Full bcast year (9/29/14-9/27/15); ranked on 000s, excludes sports/partial-day nets



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Joel and Victoria Osteen to Host Exclusive SiriusXM Town Hall Broadcast October 5

Joel and Victoria Osteen to Host Exclusive SiriusXM Town Hall Broadcast October 5

Will be joined by listeners for an in-person Q&A at SiriusXM's New York Studios on eve of release of Joel's new book, "The Power of I Am"

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM today announced that world-renowned spiritual and inspirational figures Joel and Victoria Osteen, pastors of Lakewood Church, America's largest Christian congregation, will host an exclusive SiriusXM Town Hall broadcast in New York City on October 5.

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The Osteens will be joined in the SiriusXM studios by an intimate audience who will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with their hosts, and Joel will share the message of his newest book, The Power of I Am: Two Words That Will Change Your Life Today, which will be released the day after the Town Hall.

The event will air October 5 at 5:00 pm ET on Osteen's exclusive SiriusXM channel, "Joel Osteen Radio," which launched one year ago. The channel is available to SiriusXM subscribers nationwide on satellite radios (channel 128), on the SiriusXM app and at SiriusXM.com.

"This last year on SiriusXM has been an extraordinary experience for Victoria and me. We especially enjoy connecting with the listeners one on one," said Joel Osteen. "We're going to enjoy being with the people in the audience again."

"Since its launch, Joel Osteen Radio has been exceptional in conveying the Osteens' message of hope to countless people from coast to coast," said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM's President and Chief Content Officer. "We're very pleased to have Joel and Victoria host our listeners in studio on October 5 for what will be a very special and enlightening experience both for those in the room, as well as those tuning in from around the country."

Joel Osteen Radio airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offers listeners advice and encouragement for leading a fuller life. The channel showcases call-in shows hosted by both Joel and Victoria, inspirational messages from Joel's library of sermons, live broadcasts of services from Lakewood Church as well as Osteen's "Night of Hope" events, and more.

For more info visit www.SiriusXM.com/JoelOsteenRadio.

About Joel Osteen

Known worldwide as the Voice of Hope, Joel Osteen is considered by many as the leading inspirational figure of our time. As the senior pastor of America's largest church, Joel reaches millions across the globe through his weekly television and radio broadcasts, his numerous #1 New York Times bestselling books, his perennial top 10 podcasts, and through his Night of Hope events where he has spoken to sold-out stadiums across the United States, Europe, Africa, and Australia. The New York Times has cited Osteen as one of the top three most influential personalities on Twitter, and in 2006, he was named as one of Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People." He resides in Houston, Texas with his wife, Victoria, and their children.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 28.4 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and 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. and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic(TM), SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather(TM), SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine(TM), Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation(TM), and XMWX Marine(TM). SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

On social media, join the SiriusXM community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. To view and download SiriusXM logos and artwork, please visit SiriusXM.com/LogosAndPhotos.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: our competitive position versus other radio and audio service providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; the security of the personal information about our customers; other existing or future government laws and regulations could harm our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; the interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems; royalties we pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; rapid technological and industry changes; failure of third parties to perform; failure to comply with FCC requirements; modifications to our business plans; our indebtedness; and our principal stockholder has significant influence over our management and over actions requiring stockholder approval and its interests may differ from interests of other holders of our common stock. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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National News Channel FOX News Headlines 24/7 to Debut Exclusively on SiriusXM on October 5th

National News Channel FOX News Headlines 24/7 to Debut Exclusively on SiriusXM on October 5th

"FOX News Headlines 24/7" will provide SiriusXM listeners with around-the-clock original reporting on national news and real-time headlines from the worlds of business, politics, entertainment, sports, social media and more

FOX News anchors Shepard Smith and Bill Hemmer to kick-off launch weeks

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SiriusXM and FOX News announced that FOX News Headlines 24/7 will launch on October 5th. Broadcast live from FOX News headquarters in midtown Manhattan, the new channel will provide SiriusXM subscribers with real-time headlines on breaking news, national stories, politics, business, entertainment, sports, social media trends, and more. SiriusXM listeners can tune to channel 115 to get all the news they need for their day ahead - 24/7/365.

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Whether they're in their car, at work, or on-the-go, SiriusXM listeners will now have constant access to live around-the-clock news, as it happens, in 15 minute cycles. This innovative, first of its kind national news endeavor will be staffed by a committed team of FOX News journalists and contributors who will utilize the network's vast resources across the FOX News platforms to report on what listeners need to know at home and around the globe. Overseen by FOX News Senior Vice President of News Jay Wallace, FOX News Headlines 24/7 will feature constantly updated segments on major news events, business, the latest sports scores and entertainment stories, as well as reports on what topics, personalities and memes are currently trending on major social media platforms.

FOX News anchors Shepard Smith and Bill Hemmer will welcome listeners in the channel's opening weeks, bringing their trusted journalism backgrounds to SiriusXM listeners across the country. The first voice to be heard on the new channel will be that of Hemmer, co-anchor of FOX News Channel's America's Newsroom. He'll kick off the day's top news stories on FOX News Headlines 24/7 starting at 6:00 am ET. Shepard Smith, anchor of Shepard Smith Reporting and the network's chief news anchor and managing editor for breaking news, will be on at 6:00 pm ET for an hour. Additional FOX News talent will replace Hemmer and Smith after the initial launch of the channel.

In commenting on the announcement, FOX News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes said, "Our goal is to continuously deliver original breaking news product to our viewers. This up-to-the-minute national breaking news channel, combined with SiriusXM's reach, is a natural partnership and extension for the FOX News brand."

Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM, added "FOX News Headlines 24/7 is unlike any national news experience you'll find on radio. The news never stops, and now SiriusXM listeners can have the very latest information at their fingertips - everything from Hollywood to Wall Street to Main Street - refreshed every 15 minutes, 24/7, 365 days a year. We're thrilled to collaborate with FOX News to deliver this unique experience to SiriusXM subscribers around the country."

FOX News and SiriusXM already broadcast three dedicated satellite radio channels, including: FOX News Channel, featuring an audio simulcast of the most watched cable news network, on channel 114; an audio simulcast of FOX Business Network on channel 113; and FOX News Talk on channel 450, which offers opinion programming from popular FOX News personalities such as Brian Kilmeade, Alan Colmes, John Gibson and Tom Sullivan.

For more information and to try SiriusXM for 30 days, please visit siriusxm.com.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 28.4 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and 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. and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic(TM), SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather(TM), SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine(TM), Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation(TM), and XMWX Marine(TM). SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

On social media, join the SiriusXM community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. To view and download SiriusXM logos and artwork, please visit SiriusXM.com/LogosAndPhotos.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: our competitive position versus other radio and audio service providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; the security of the personal information about our customers; other existing or future government laws and regulations could harm our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; the interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems; royalties we pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; rapid technological and industry changes; failure of third parties to perform; failure to comply with FCC requirements; modifications to our business plans; our indebtedness; and our principal stockholder has significant influence over our management and over actions requiring stockholder approval and its interests may differ from interests of other holders of our common stock. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

Media Contacts:

Carly Shanahan/FOX News
212.301.3851
carly.shanahan@foxnews.com

Patrick Reilly/SiriusXM
212.901.6646
patrick.reilly@siriusxm.com

Danielle Lynn/SiriusXM
212.584.5329
danielle.lynn@siriusxm.com

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Vanier College Music department receives a donation from Entertainment promoter Sheldon Kagan

Vanier College Music department receives a donation from Entertainment promoter Sheldon Kagan

MONTREAL, Sept. 30 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Vanier College is pleased to announce that well-known Montreal concert promoter Sheldon Kagan has donated his extensive collection of albums, CDs, books, music tapes and music equipment to the Vanier College Music Department. A special ceremony held on September 30(th) in the Vanier Auditorium featured a retrospective of Sheldon Kagan's career and live music by Vanier's 3(rd) year improvisation ensemble. As well, Sheldon Kagan officially opened an exhibition of his collection of art, artifacts and memorabilia related to the world of music and entertainment that will be on display at Vanier College in several locations during September and October.

"We are very pleased to acquire the Linda and Sheldon Kagan Music Collection of music covering the past 50 years," says Glen Ethier, Coordinator of the Music Department. "Sheldon Kagan's generous donation of albums, CDs, cassettes, equipment and artwork to Vanier College is especially appreciated by the Department of Music. Its value in providing us with a thorough and wonderful history of his life and work as a well-respected Montreal promoter, DJ, businessman, and entertainer is only the beginning for music students and teachers, and for the college as a whole. The stunning collection of recordings--somewhere in the range of 10,000 LPs, 45-rpm singles, CDs, and cassettes is peppered not only with a wide variety of popular music and dance hits from the 1940s until today, but with obscure artists and jazz, classical, and world music. The historical significance of the full collection cannot be overstated, and its worth as a source of study material for students and faculty in all areas of the music program is inestimable."

"Music is one of Vanier College's most popular programs and has produced many successful graduates including Patrick Watson, one of the headliners of the 2015 Osheaga Festival this past summer. Sheldon Kagan's generous donation will give our students the opportunity to use materials and hear music that will enrich their training and knowledge not only of music history but also of the entertainment business in Montreal," says Mr. Normand W. Bernier, Director General of Vanier College.

The material that will be available through the library will be used by students from all five Vanier Music programs: Music, Double DCS programs in Science and Music, Social Science and Music, or Languages and Cultures and Music, and Professional Music and Song Techniques, a 3-year program that focusses on Composition and Arrangement or Performance.

Sheldon Kagan has provided entertainment for weddings, corporate and special events since 1965. Over 5 decades Sheldon Kagan International produced over 75 major concerts bringing in artists such as Dionne Warwick, The Commodores, Miles Davis, George Benson, Ravi Shankar, Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Buddy Rich and many more.

"I am so pleased to know that my music library, sound equipment and music memorabilia will be enjoyed by Vanier students for years to come," said Sheldon Kagan.



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CONTACT: Marguerite Corriveau, Vanier Communications Officer, Telephone: 514-744-7500 ext. 7596, marguerite.corriveau@vaniercollege.qc.ca

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SiriusXM to Broadcast Performances from Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin

SiriusXM to Broadcast Performances from Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin

Performances by alt-J, Alabama Shakes, Glass Animals, The Decemberists, Walk The Moon, Twenty One Pilots and many more to air across multiple SiriusXM channels

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that it will be the exclusive radio broadcaster of live performances and interviews from the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival.

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The broadcast will showcase a diverse line-up featuring performances from alt-J, Alabama Shakes, Glass Animals, The Decemberists, Walk The Moon, San Fermin, Royal Blood, Moon Taxi, Kurt Vile, Father John Misty, Houndmouth, Gary Clark Jr, Twenty One Pilots and many more across multiple SiriusXM channels.

"We consistently offer our subscribers special and exclusive access to the world's biggest music festivals," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. "We are excited to be the exclusive radio broadcaster of this year's Austin City Limits Live Music Festival--presenting live performances by some of today's biggest artists."

SiriusXM's broadcast of Austin City Limits Festival will air on channel 31 beginning Friday, October 2 at 2:00 pm ET through Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 pm ET. Select performances will also air on The Spectrum, channel 28, SiriusXMU, channel 35, Alt Nation, channel 36, Jam On, channel 29, Outlaw Country channel 60 and through the SiriusXM App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.

SiriusXM's broadcast of Austin City Limits Festival is one of the many festivals that SiriusXM broadcasts for its listeners. Previous SiriusXM festival broadcasts have featured Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza Music Festival, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Hangout Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Firefly Music Festival, Governors Ball Music Festival, Rock on the Range, Phish's Magnaball Festival and Ultra Music Festival.

For more details about broadcast times go to www.siriusxm.com/acl.

For more information on the Austin City Limits Music Festival, please visit www.aclfestival.com.

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 28.4 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and 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. and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic(TM), SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather(TM), SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine(TM), Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation(TM), and XMWX Marine(TM). SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

On social media, join the SiriusXM community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. To view and download SiriusXM logos and artwork, please visit SiriusXM.com/LogosAndPhotos.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: our competitive position versus other radio and audio service providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; the security of the personal information about our customers; other existing or future government laws and regulations could harm our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; the interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems; royalties we pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; rapid technological and industry changes; failure of third parties to perform; failure to comply with FCC requirements; modifications to our business plans; our indebtedness; and our principal stockholder has significant influence over our management and over actions requiring stockholder approval and its interests may differ from interests of other holders of our common stock. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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