Ann Mather Joins Board of Directors of Wine Network Inc.

Ann Mather Joins Board of Directors of Wine Network Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine Network Inc. today announced that Ann Mather has been appointed to the company's board of directors. Her appointment is effective immediately. Mather's addition brings the board of directors to a total of three members. Mather currently serves on the board of directors of Shopping.com and Central European Media Enterprises Ltd.

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"We are delighted to have Ann join us as a Board Member. Her extensive experience in the entertainment industry, coupled with her financial expertise positions us well as we build on Wine TV's tremendous early launch numbers and move into the next phase of developing the business," said Patrick Brunet, Chief Executive Officer of Wine Network, Inc. "Ann's deep experience working with entertainment companies that have excelled in generated synergistic revenue, will be pivotal as we begin to establish our merchandising relationships."

"I am very pleased to be joining the board of Wine Network with its sought after viewer demographic, global appeal, and exceptional merchandising opportunities. The company has a robust business model, and is well set to position itself as an important global TV brand," said Mather of her appointment.

Mather was Executive Vice President and CFO of Pixar from 1999 to 2004. Prior to Pixar, she worked for Walt Disney for seven years holding a number of executive positions, most recently Senior Vice President of Finance for Buena Vista International.

About Wine Network, Inc.

Through Wine TV, a wholly-owned branded channel, Wine Network offers a wide range of programming, in national languages, about all things pertaining to wine and wine lover's lifestyles including food, travel, entertainment and history. The channel was launched successfully in Germany and the UK and is slated to roll out across other major global markets through 2005 and 2006. For additional information, please go to www.winetv.tv.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Gery, gery@braincomm.com, or Ray Yeung, yeung@braincomm.com of Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667, for Wine Network, Inc.

Web site: http://www.winetv.tv/

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