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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

OC Fair Announces The Hangar Complete 2011 Summer Concert Schedule Featuring the Best in Tribute & Original Bands

OC Fair Announces The Hangar Complete 2011 Summer Concert Schedule Featuring the Best in Tribute & Original Bands

Concerts include Journey Unauthorized, Elton The Early Years, No Duh: The Ultimate No Doubt / Gwen Stefani Concert Experience, Which One's Pink?, Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band, and more

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The OC Fair (July 15-August 14, 2011) has announced the full summer concert lineup at The Hangar for 2011. Added to the Fair's entertainment options in 2010, The Hanger is a 23,000-square-foot aviation-style structure featuring an incredible lineup of top-notch tribute and original bands. From classic rock and blues to pop superstar tributes, The Hangar at the 2011 OC Fair will rock all summer long. As always, concerts include free Fair admission.

This year's lineup includes:


-- "The Music of ABBA" - Arrival from Sweden, Friday, July 15, 8:30 p.m.
($15)
-- Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles, Saturday, July 16, Noon ($15)
-- Elton The Early Years - More Than a Tribute, Saturday, July 16, 8:30
p.m. ($15)
-- Surfin' Safari - The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of the Beach Boys,
Sunday, July 17, Noon ($12.50)
-- Hapa/Tupua, Sunday, July 17, 8 p.m. ($20)
-- Aeromyth: The Ultimate Tribute to Aerosmith, Wednesday, July 20, 8:30
p.m. ($15)
-- Atomic Punks / 5150: Best of Both Van Halen Worlds, Thursday, July 21, 8
p.m. ($15)
-- No Duh: The Ultimate No Doubt / Gwen Stefani Concert Experience, Friday,
July 22, 8:30 p.m. ($15)
-- Space Oddity: David Brighton's Tribute to David Bowie, Saturday, July
23, 8:30 p.m. ($15)
-- Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, Sunday, July 24, 4 p.m. & 8
p.m. ($17.50 each show)
-- Queen Nation: A Tribute to the Music of Queen, Wednesday, July 27, 8:30
p.m. ($15)
-- Strangelove: The Ultimate Tribute to Depeche Mode, Thursday, July 28,
8:30 p.m. ($15)
-- Journey Unauthorized, Friday, July 29, 8:30 p.m. ($15)
-- "Led Zeppelin Live" Starring Heartbreaker, Saturday, July 30, 8:30 p.m.
($15)
-- Common Sense / Better Chemistry / Badfish, Sunday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.
($12.50)
-- Purple Reign: THE Prince Tribute Show, Wednesday, August 3, 8:30 p.m.
($15)
-- Cubensis / Moonalice / Delta Nove, Thursday, August 4, 6:30 p.m. ($15)
-- Springsteen! The Premier Tribute to The Boss, Friday, August 5, 8:30
p.m. ($15)
-- Which One's Pink? Performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon,
Saturday, August 6, 8:30 p.m. ($15)
-- OC Fair Sunday Blues with Walter Trout / Bill Magee / Good Deal, Sunday,
August 7, 6:30 p.m. ($15)
-- Dog N Butterfly: The Ultimate Tribute to Heart, Wednesday, August 10, 8
p.m. ($15)
-- Moonwalker: THE Reflection of Michael Jackson, Thursday, August 11, 8:30
p.m. ($15)
-- Sweet & Tender Hooligans: The Ultimate Tribute to Morrissey and The
Smiths, Friday, August 12, 8:30 p.m. ($15)
-- Dead Man's Party: The Oingo Boingo Tribute, Saturday, August 13, 8:30
p.m. ($15)
-- Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band: A Jimmy Buffett Party, Sunday, August
14, 8 p.m. ($15)


Tickets for The Hangar at the 2011 OC Fair are on sale nowvia Ticketmaster or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000. Concert tickets include free Fair admission for the day of the show.

The 2011 OC Fair, themed LET'S EAT!, is July 15 - August 14 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the popular Super Pass (season pass), Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday. The OC Fair was ranked the eighth highest attended fair in the U.S. last year by Venues Today magazine.

The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair.com, become a fan on Facebook.com/OCFair or follow us at twitter.com/ocfair.

Call (714) 708-1500 for general information.

SOURCE OC Fair & Event Center

OC Fair & Event Center

CONTACT: Robin Wachner, +1-714-708-1543, commdept@ocfair.com.

Web Site: http://www.ocfair.com


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New York State Broadcasters Association Announces 2011 Hall of Fame Nominees

New York State Broadcasters Association Announces 2011 Hall of Fame Nominees

Induction Ceremony to Take Place at 49th Executive Conference June 27th in Bolton Landing, N.Y.

ALBANY, N.Y., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) today announced the industry professionals to be named to its 2011 Hall of Fame. This year's nominees include: Regis Philbin, talk and game show host; Joseph A. Reilly, NYSBA president; Rick Buckley, chairman and CEO of Buckley Radio in Greenwich, CT; William B. Williams, a New York City radio icon; Rod Wood and Carrie Lazarus, TV co-anchors from Central New York; and, Arnold Klinsky, a former WHEC-TV executive from Rochester.

The nominees will be inducted during the Tony Malara Awards Dinner at the NYSBA's 49th Executive Conference slated for June 27th at the picturesque Sagamore Resort Hotel on Lake George.

"This year's group of nominees is outstanding," said Hall of Fame Chairman Ed Levine. "They represent New York's very finest broadcasting talent."

The following is a brief bio on each of the 2011 nominees:


-- REGIS PHILBIN -- Philbin is best known for his outgoing banter as a host
on ABC's morning program, "Live with Regis and Kelly," (previously
"Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee"). The Bronx native also hosted the
popular prime-time game show, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." Over the
years, Philbin has explored other creative outlets such as writing,
singing and film appearances and has earned numerous industry accolades,
including Emmy awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also
holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for "Most Hours on
Camera." Philbin plans to retire sometime in 2011.

-- JOSEPH A. REILLY -- Reilly has served as the NYSBA's president since
1979. During his 32-year tenure at the association, he has expertly
balanced the two worlds of broadcasting and politics. Prior to joining
the NYSBA, he founded, co-owned and operated a dozen broadcast
properties in Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York. Reilly is also
credited with launching the career of television impresario Roger King,
who subsequently helped launch the careers of such TV personalities as
Oprah and Dr. Phil. Reilly, who resides in Voorheesville, N.Y., will
step down from his post at the end of June.

-- RICHARD BUCKLEY -- Buckley, chairman and CEO of Buckley Radio, has been
a part of the radio industry for more than five decades. He began his
career as a page at the National Broadcasting Company. In 1972, after
working in radio in various capacities, he succeeded his father as the
operating head of Buckley Radio. Today, it is one of America's remaining
privately owned radio companies with 17 radio stations across the nation
in addition to the WOR Radio Network, which serves more than 380
stations in the U.S. and Canada. He resides in Greenwich, CT.

-- WILLIAM B. WILLIAMS (Deceased) -- Williams, a longtime radio disc jockey
and one of the industry's most devoted personalities to playing melodic
tunes otherwise known as standards, worked in the industry for more than
four decades. Known to his devoted audience and friends simply as
"Willie B," he is best remembered for his long tenure as a radio
personality at WNEW-AM in New York City. Williams had many friends,
including Frank Sinatra, whom he met while the singer was hosting a
radio show at WNEW early in his career. He later gave Sinatra the widely
known nickname, "Chairman of the Board." For 30 years, Williams began
his popular show "Make Believe Ballroom" with the greeting -- "Hello
World." He passed away in 1986.

-- ROD WOOD & CARRIE LAZARUS -- Wood and Lazarus, who recently celebrated
their 25th Anniversary as co-anchors at Syracuse's WSYR-TV, are one of
the longest running anchor teams in the nation. Lazarus, who anchors
WSYR's noon and evening newscasts, joined the station in 1986. She has
received numerous awards for her reporting and her "Family Healthcast,"
one of the first daily local health and fitness reports in the nation.
Wood, who was born and raised in Syracuse, has been with WSYR for more
than 35 years. He currently anchors the station's evening news programs
with Lazarus, as well as the top-rated 11 p.m. newscast. Throughout his
40-plus year career, Wood has garnered awards from the Associated Press
and numerous other organizations for news coverage and community
involvement. He has also received accolades for his "Consumer Reports"
features.

-- ARNOLD KLINSKY -- Klinsky is the former vice president and general
manager of WHEC-TV in Rochester. He began his news career in the Midwest
and later joined WVIT, the NBC affiliate in Hartford. The station, which
tripled its news ratings during his tenure, also was awarded a best
newscast in New England Emmy. Klinsky joined WHEC in 1983. He is an
active contributor to Rochester-area charities and boards. As past
chairman of the NYSBA, Klinsky helped create the association's minority
job bank.


For more information on NYSBA's 49th Annual Executive Conference, call (518) 456-8888.

Founded in 1955, the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) represents the interests of more than 1000 television and radio stations in the NYS Senate and Assembly; the US Congress, and various other legislative bodies. NYSBA also offers a variety of services to help the broadcasters of New York State better serve their communities.

SOURCE New York State Broadcasters Association

New York State Broadcasters Association

CONTACT: Joseph A. Reilly, President, New York State Broadcasters Association, +1-518-456-8888


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Fashion & Entertainment Celebrities Discuss Plan to Rescue Marilyn Monroe's White Dress from 'The Seven Year Itch' and Place it on Permanent Display in New York City

Fashion & Entertainment Celebrities Discuss Plan to Rescue Marilyn Monroe's White Dress from 'The Seven Year Itch' and Place it on Permanent Display in New York City

NEW YORK, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO

Members and celebrity supporters of the Save-The-Dress Campaign, including:


-- Andrew Hansford, Curator of the Travilla Estate (Marilyn Monroe's
costumer) & author of 'Dressing Marilyn'
-- Darlene Newman, CEO of inQuicity & Executive Director of Save-The-Dress
Campaign
-- Liza St. John, Actress & Model who portrayed Marilyn Monroe on stage and
in film
-- Kate Shindle, Miss America (1998) & actress from stage, television and
film
-- Claire Buffie, Miss New York (current)
-- Alyse Zwick, Actress, TV host & former Miss New York (2009)


WHAT

During filming and publicity shots for The Seven Year Itch, Marilyn Monroe stood atop a NYC subway grate wearing a pleated white dress designed by the legendary William Travilla. A rush of air from a passing subway train below kicked up the dress and launched both the garment and its wearer to super-stardom. The image remains one of Hollywood's most memorable film moments.

This iconic dress is scheduled to be auctioned on June 18th. Its uncertain future and enormous historical importance has sparked widespread concern that it could be acquired by a private collector, never to be seen again.

Save-The-Dress has brought together noted personalities and organizations from the worlds of fashion, film and the arts to rescue the garment and place it on permanent display in New York City; the city in which the dress and Marilyn Monroe achieved iconic status in American popular culture.

The press conference will introduce key members and supporters of the Save-The-Dress Campaign and detail strategic components of its plan to rescue, preserve and ensure public access to the dress.

WHEN

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM

WHERE

Front of 590 Lexington Avenue, between 51st & 52nd Streets (Location is the actual site of NYC subway grate on which Marilyn Monroe stood during filming & iconic publicity shots for The Seven Year Itch.)

MEDIA INTERVIEWS

To schedule media interviews after the event, please contact Scott Trent at 212-946-1293.

Save-The-Dress is a first-of-its-kind campaign leveraging crowdsourcing and social media to raise funds to rescue Marilyn Monroe's legendary white dress, which is scheduled to be auctioned in June 2011. If successful, the dress will become the focal point of a multi-city nationwide tour, before it is placed on permanent display in New York. Save-The-Dress is sponsored by NYC-based inQuicity. For more information, visit www.SaveTheDress.org.

Contact: Scott TrentTelephone: 212-946-1293E-mail: press@inquicity.comwww.SaveTheDress.org

SOURCE Save-The-Dress

Save-The-Dress

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


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International Entertainment News

LIONSGATE REPORTS REVENUE OF $1.58 BILLION AND EBITDA OF $68.3 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR IS $106.5 MILLION; NET LOSS IS $53.6 MILLION OR $(0.41) PER BASIC SHARE

LIONSGATE REPORTS REVENUE OF $1.58 BILLION AND EBITDA OF $68.3 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR IS $106.5 MILLION; NET LOSS IS $53.6 MILLION OR $(0.41) PER BASIC SHARE

COMPANY SWINGS TO POSITIVE FREE CASH FLOW

COMPANY REPORTS REVENUE OF $376.9 MILLION, EBITDA OF $58.8 MILLION, NET INCOME OF $46.1 MILLION OR $0.34 PER BASIC SHARE AND FREE CASH FLOW OF $167.6 MILLION IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF FISCAL 2011

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) today reported revenue of $1.58 billion, EBITDA of $68.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $106.5 million for fiscal year 2011 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2011).

Revenue increased 6% compared to the prior year driven primarily by increases in theatrical, home entertainment and international film revenue. The home entertainment revenue included strong growth in digital and on demand revenue, which increased 69% from the prior year to $140 million.

The Company reported EBITDA of $68.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $106.5 million for the fiscal year compared to EBITDA of $62.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $128.4 million in the prior year. EBITDA gains primarily reflected significantly reduced theatrical marketing costs and higher margin revenue from digital media platforms. Adjusted EBITDA decreased because of the inclusion of an adjustment for non-risk prints and advertising (P&A).

Net loss of $53.6 million in fiscal 2011 compared to net loss of $19.5 million in the prior year was primarily due to increased interest expenses, a $14.5 million non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt related to the July 20, 2010 deleveraging transaction and increased equity interest loss, mainly associated with Lionsgate's interest in EPIX.

Basic net loss per common share for the fiscal year was $0.41 on 131.2 million weighted average common shares outstanding, compared to basic net loss per common share of $0.17 on 117.5 million weighted average common shares outstanding in the prior year.

"Strong performances from our television business and our filmed entertainment library contributed to financial results that exceeded our preliminary estimates," said Lionsgate Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer. "We were particularly pleased by near record international sales, reflecting the demand for content in the world marketplace, and rapid growth of high margin digital and on demand revenue. Our numbers going forward should reflect growing momentum in our film business from franchises like THE HUNGER GAMES, THE EXPENDABLES and WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING that we expect will have the capacity to generate more consistent year to year motion picture performance."

The Company noted that its filmed entertainment library achieved its sixth consecutive record year, generating revenue of $329 million in fiscal 2011 compared to $323 million in the prior year. Library revenue was $374 million including syndicated TV product compared to $371 million the prior year.

The Company was profitable in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year (quarter ended March 31, 2011) as net income of $46.1 million or basic net income of $0.34 per common share on 136.8 million weighted average common shares outstanding compared to a net loss of $22.3 million or basic net loss of $0.19 per common share on 117.9 million weighted average common shares outstanding in the prior year's fourth quarter.

EBITDA in the fourth quarter was $58.8 million compared to EBITDA of $12.5 million in the prior year's fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $65.7 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $30.5 million in the prior year's fourth quarter, and free cash flow of $168 million in the fourth quarter compared to free cash flow of negative $17 million in the prior year's fourth quarter, a swing of $185 million. Revenue decreased by 6% to $376.9 million.

The strong income performance in the fourth quarter was attributable to lower theatrical P&A expenses, record digital revenue, a strong cable VOD quarterly revenue performance and strong international sales in addition to a significant increase in equity interest income as EPIX contributed a profit in the quarter.

Overall motion picture revenue for 2011 was $1.23 billion, an increase of 10% from the prior year. Within the motion picture segment, theatrical revenue was $205.9 million, an increase of 48% from the prior year, attributable to a record North American box office performance that included such films as THE EXPENDABLES, KICK ASS, THE LAST EXORCISM, TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? and SAW 3D.

Lionsgate's home entertainment revenue from both motion pictures and television was $690.0 million in the fiscal year, a 5% increase from the prior year, driven by strong growth in digital and on demand revenue and strong performances from a diversified slate of theatrical titles including THE EXPENDABLES, KICK ASS, KILLERS, THE NEXT THREE DAYS, SAW 3D and THE SWITCH as well as carryover titles from the prior year's theatrical slate such as PRECIOUS, DAYBREAKERS and FROM PARIS WITH LOVE. The television series WEEDS and MAD MEN also made significant contributions.

Television revenue included in motion picture revenue was $139.8 million in the fiscal year, an increase of 3% from the prior year.

International motion picture revenue of $126.5 million (excluding Lionsgate U.K.) for the fiscal year increased 72% from the prior year as the slate of SAW 3D, KICK ASS, KILLERS, THE NEXT THREE DAYS and ALPHA & OMEGA compared favorably to the prior year's slate and the Company achieved near record international sales in a strong marketplace.

Lionsgate U.K. revenue also increased in the fiscal year, growing 7% to $79.2 million, reflecting the strength of Lionsgate titles such as SAW 3D, which had a record U.K. performance for any installment of the SAW franchise, and THE EXPENDABLES as well as third-party titles such as HARRY BROWN and the Academy Award®-winning THE HURT LOCKER.

Mandate Pictures' revenue of $38.7 million in the fiscal year declined 61% from the prior year due to a smaller slate.

Television production revenue was $353.2 million in the fiscal year, an increase of 1% from the prior year. Domestic series licensing from the Company's television distribution and syndication business increased 48% to $136.5 million in the fiscal year due to increased revenue from deliveries of the television series "Meet The Browns," "Are We There Yet?" and "The Wendy Williams Show."

Domestic series licensing from Lionsgate Television decreased 5% in the fiscal year due to timing of deliveries, which included 13 episodes of "Mad Men Season 4" (AMC), 13 episodes of "Weeds Season 6" (Showtime), 13 episodes of "Blue Mountain State Season 2" (Spike), 12 episodes of "Nurse Jackie season 3" (Showtime), 13 episodes of "Running Wilde" (Fox) and eight episodes of "Scream Queens Season 2" (VH1). Total deliveries of 75 episodes and 48.5 hours (including pilots) were comparable to the prior year. The prior year also included $19.0 million of revenue from the Company's former collaboration with Ish Entertainment.

Lionsgate's filmed entertainment backlog reached a record $532.0 million at March 31, 2011. Filmed entertainment backlog represents the amount of future revenue not yet recorded from contracts for the licensing of films and television product for television exhibition and in international markets.

Lionsgate G&A expenses in the fiscal year were $116.1 million, excluding stock-based compensation and corporate defense costs related to shareholder activist activities. G&A as a percentage of revenue, excluding stock-based compensation and corporate defense and related costs, declined to 7.3% in the fiscal year compared to 7.5% in the prior year.

Lionsgate senior management will hold its analyst and investor conference call to discuss its fiscal year 2011 and fourth quarter financial results at 9:00 A.M. ET/6:00 A.M. PT on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Interested parties may participate live in the conference call by calling 1-800-230-1059 (612-332-0632 outside the U.S. and Canada). A full digital replay will be available from Wednesday morning, June 1, through Wednesday, June 8, by dialing 1-800-475-6701 (320-365-3844 outside the U.S. and Canada) and using access code 205455.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution and new channel platforms. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming and an array of channel assets. Lionsgate currently has 15 shows on more than 10 networks spanning its prime time production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as "Mad Men", "Weeds" and "Nurse Jackie" along with the popular comedy "Blue Mountain State" and the syndication successes "Tyler Perry's House Of Payne", its spinoff "Meet The Browns," "The Wendy Williams Show" and "Are We There Yet?".

Its feature film business has generated more than half a billion dollars at the North American box office in the past year, fueled by such hits as THE EXPENDABLES, THE LINCOLN LAWYER, TYLER PERRY'S MADEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY, SAW 3D, THE LAST EXORCISM, KICK ASS and PRECIOUS. The Company's home entertainment business has grown to more than 8% market share and is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 13,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand remains synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

www.lionsgate.com

For further information, please contact:
Peter D. Wilkes
310-255-3726
pwilkes@lionsgate.com

The matters discussed in this press release include forward-looking statements, including those regarding the performance of future fiscal years. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results in the future could differ materially and adversely from those described in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the substantial investment of capital required to produce and market films and television series, increased costs for producing and marketing feature films and television series, budget overruns, limitations imposed by our credit facilities and notes, unpredictability of the commercial success of our motion pictures and television programming, the cost of defending our intellectual property, difficulties in integrating acquired businesses, risks related to our acquisition strategy and integration of acquired businesses, the effects of disposition of businesses or assets, technological changes and other trends affecting the entertainment industry, and the risk factors as set forth in Lionsgate's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 31, 2011, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances.

LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


March 31, March 31,
2011 2010
(Amounts in thousands,
except share amounts)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $86,419 $69,242
Restricted cash 43,458 4,123
Restricted investments - 6,995
Accounts receivable, net of reserve for
returns and allowances of $95,197
(March 31, 2010 -
$87,978) and provision for doubtful
accounts of $6,567 (March 31,
2010 - $7,676) 359,821 292,924
Investment in films and television
programs, net 621,288 661,105
Property and equipment, net 10,418 12,414
Equity method investments 150,585 179,071
Goodwill 239,254 239,254
Other assets 46,601 62,027
Total assets $1,557,844 $1,527,155

LIABILITIES
Senior revolving credit facility $69,750 $17,000
Senior secured second-priority notes 226,331 225,155
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 243,440 253,745
Participations and residuals 301,386 302,677
Film obligations and production loans 327,420 351,769
Convertible senior subordinated notes
and other financing obligations 110,973 192,036
Deferred revenue 150,998 130,851
Total liabilities 1,430,298 1,473,233

Commitments and contingencies

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common shares, no par value, 500,000,000
shares authorized, 136,839,445 and
117,951,754 shares issued at March 31, 2011
and March 31, 2010, respectively 643,200 521,164
Accumulated deficit (514,230) (460,631)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,424) (6,611)
Total shareholders' equity 127,546 53,922
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $1,557,844 $1,527,155


LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended
March 31, March 31, March 31,
2011 2010 2009
---- ---- ----
(Amounts in thousands, except per
share amounts)


Revenues $1,582,720 $1,489,506 $1,466,374
Expenses:
Direct operating 795,746 777,969 793,816
Distribution and
marketing 547,226 506,141 669,557
General and
administration 171,407 143,060 136,563
Depreciation and
amortization 5,811 12,455 7,657
----- ------ -----
Total expenses 1,520,190 1,439,625 1,607,593
--------- --------- ---------
Operating income (loss) 62,530 49,881 (141,219)
------ ------ --------
Other expenses
(income):
Interest expense
Contractual cash based
interest 38,879 27,461 15,131
Amortization of debt
discount and deferred
financing costs 16,301 19,701 19,144
------ ------ ------
Total interest expense 55,180 47,162 34,275
Interest and other
income (1,742) (1,547) (5,785)
Loss (gain) on
extinguishment of debt 14,505 (5,675) (3,023)
------ ------ ------
Total other expenses,
net 67,943 39,940 25,467
------ ------ ------
Income (loss) before
equity interests and
income taxes (5,413) 9,941 (166,686)
Equity interests loss (43,930) (28,201) (9,044)
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Loss before income
taxes (49,343) (18,260) (175,730)
Income tax provision 4,256 1,218 2,724
----- ----- -----
Net loss $(53,599) $(19,478) $(178,454)
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Basic Net Loss Per
Common Share $(0.41) $(0.17) $(1.53)
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Diluted Net Loss Per
Common Share $(0.41) $(0.17) $(1.53)
====== ====== ======
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding:
Basic 131,176 117,510 116,795
Diluted 131,176 117,510 116,795


LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

FOURTH QUARTER CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


Three Three
Months Months
Ended Ended
March 31, March 31,
2011 2010
---- ----
(Amounts in
thousands,
except per share
amounts)

Revenues $376,915 $401,647
Expenses:
Direct operating 195,266 177,671
Distribution and marketing 85,746 166,190
General and administration 37,072 45,294
Depreciation and amortization 1,326 1,839
----- -----
Total expenses 319,410 390,994
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Operating income 57,505 10,653
------ ------
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense
Contractual cash based interest 9,200 9,873
Amortization of debt discount and
deferred financing costs 4,245 3,937
----- -----
Total interest expense 13,445 13,810
Interest and other income (660) (340)
----
Total other expenses, net 12,785 13,470
------ ------
Income (loss) before equity interests and
income taxes 44,720 (2,817)
Equity interests income (loss) 1,636 (18,500)
----- -------
Income (loss) before income taxes 46,356 (21,317)
Income tax provision 211 967
--- ---
Net income (loss) $46,145 $(22,284)
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Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share $0.34 $(0.19)
===== ======
Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common
Share $0.33 $(0.19)
===== ======
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding:
Basic 136,792 117,904
Diluted 149,219 117,904


LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended
March March March
31, 31, 31,
2011 2010 2009
---- ---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)
Operating Activities:
Net loss $(53,599) $(19,478) $(178,454)
Adjustments to reconcile net
loss to
net cash provided by (used
in) operating activities:
Depreciation of property and
equipment 4,837 7,526 5,925
Amortization of intangible
assets 974 4,929 1,732
Amortization of films and
television programs 529,428 511,658 458,757
Amortization of debt
discount and deferred
financing costs 16,301 19,701 19,144
Accreted interest payment
from equity method investee
TV Guide 10,200 - -
Non-cash stock-based
compensation 29,204 17,875 13,438
Loss (gain) on
extinguishment of debt 14,505 (5,675) (3,023)
Equity interests loss 43,930 28,201 9,044
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities:
Restricted cash (43,067) (187) 244
Accounts receivable, net (64,203) (79,392) 37,304
Investment in films and
television programs (487,391) (471,087) (558,277)
Other assets (298) (4,443) (7,363)
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 3,869 (22,769) 30,323
Participations and residuals (1,369) (69,574) (12,781)
Film obligations 19,154 (48,786) 59,376
Deferred revenue 19,852 (3,459) 22,705
------ ------ ------
Net Cash Flows Provided By
(Used In) Operating
Activities 42,327 (134,960) (101,906)
------ -------- --------
Investing Activities:
Purchases of restricted
investments (13,993) (13,994) (13,989)
Proceeds from the sale of
restricted investments 20,989 13,985 14,000
Buy-out of the earn-out
associated with the
acquisition of Debmar-
Mercury, LLC (15,000) - -
Acquisition of TV Guide, net
of unrestricted cash
acquired - - (243,158)
Investment in equity method
investees (24,677) (47,129) (18,031)
Increase in loans receivable (1,042) (1,418) (28,767)
Repayment of loans
receivable 8,113 8,333 -
Purchases of property and
equipment (2,756) (3,684) (8,674)
Net Cash Flows Used In
Investing Activities (28,366) (43,907) (298,619)
------- ------- --------
Financing Activities:
Exercise of stock options - - 2,894
Tax withholding requirements
on equity awards (13,476) (2,030) (3,734)
Repurchase and cancellation
of common shares - - (44,968)
Proceeds from the issuance
of mandatorily redeemable
preferred stock units
and common stock units
related to the sale of 49%
interest in TV Guide
Network,
net of unrestricted cash
deconsolidated - 109,776 -
Borrowings under senior
revolving credit facility 525,250 302,000 255,000
Repayments of borrowings
under senior revolving
credit facility (472,500) (540,000) -
Borrowings under individual
production loans 118,589 144,741 189,858
Repayment of individual
production loans (147,102) (136,261) (222,034)
Production loan borrowings
under Pennsylvania Regional
Center credit facility - 63,133 -
Production loan borrowings
under film credit facility 19,456 30,469 -
Production loan repayments
under film credit facility (34,762) (2,718) -
Change in restricted cash
collateral associated with
financing activities 3,087 - -
Proceeds from sale of senior
secured second-priority
notes - 214,727 -
Repurchase of convertible
senior subordinated notes - (75,185) (5,310)
Repayment of other financing
obligations - (134) (67)
Net Cash Flows Provided By
(Used In) Financing
Activities (1,458) 108,518 171,639
------ ------- -------
Net Change In Cash And Cash
Equivalents 12,503 (70,349) (228,886)
Foreign Exchange Effects on
Cash 4,674 1,116 (4,228)
Cash and Cash Equivalents -
Beginning Of Period 69,242 138,475 371,589
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Cash and Cash Equivalents -
End Of Period $86,419 $69,242 $138,475
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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

FOURTH QUARTER CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


Three Three
Months Months
Ended Ended
March 31, March 31,
2011 2010
---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $46,145 $(22,284)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to
net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,242 1,354
Amortization of intangible assets 84 485
Amortization of films and television
programs 128,845 101,754
Amortization of debt discount and
deferred financing costs 4,245 3,937
Accreted interest payment from equity
method investee TV Guide 10,200 -
Non-cash stock-based compensation 2,813 6,134
Equity interests income (loss) (1,636) 18,500
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Restricted cash (24,368) (9,537)
Accounts receivable, net 40,836 (55,787)
Investment in films and television
programs (66,243) (33,067)
Other assets 1,160 (6,854)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (28,501) 8,948
Participations and residuals 19,800 16,228
Film obligations 36,726 (28,767)
Deferred revenue (13,380) 2,054
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Net Cash Flows Provided By Operating
Activities 157,968 3,098
------- -----
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees - (5,787)
Increase in loans receivable (1,042) (1,056)
Purchases of property and equipment (1,569) (1,110)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing
Activities (2,611) (7,953)
------ ------
Financing Activities:
Tax withholding requirements on equity
awards (557) (297)
Borrowings under senior revolving credit
facility 43,500 132,000
Repayments of borrowings under senior
revolving credit facility (198,000) (127,000)
Borrowings under individual production
loans 18,386 10,154
Repayment of individual production loans (3,805) (24,376)
Production loan borrowings under
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit
facility (745) 5,970
Production loan repayments under
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit
facility 740 163
Production loan borrowings under film
credit facility 1,735 (1,748)
Production loan repayments under film
credit facility (3,255) (2,718)
Proceeds from sale of senior secured
second-priority notes - (1,505)
Net Cash Flows Used In Financing
Activities (142,001) (9,357)
-------- ------
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents 13,356 (14,212)
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash 3,485 (1,236)
Cash and Cash Equivalents -Beginning Of
Period 69,578 84,690
------ ------
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period $86,419 $69,242
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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ANNUAL EBITDA AND ANNUAL
EBITDA, AS ADJUSTED

Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended
March March March
31, 31, 31,
2011 2010 2009
---- ---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)


Net income (loss) $(53,599) $(19,478) $(178,454)
Depreciation and
amortization 5,811 12,455 7,657
Contractual cash
paid interest
expense 38,879 27,461 15,131
Noncash interest
expense 16,301 19,701 19,144
Interest and other
income (1,742) (1,547) (5,785)
Income tax provision 4,256 1,218 2,724
Equity interests
loss 43,930 28,201 9,044
Loss (gain) on
extinguishment of
debt 14,505 (5,675) (3,023)
------ ------ ------
EBITDA $68,341 $62,336 $(133,562)
======= ======= =========

Stock-based
compensation (1) 32,505 18,823 9,720
EBITDA attributable
to TV Guide Network 8,407 9,466 -
Corporate defense
and related charges 22,865 5,668 950
Non-risk prints and
advertising expense (25,659) 32,126 -
------- ------ ---
EBITDA, as adjusted $106,459 $128,419 $(122,892)
======== ======== =========

The year ended March 31, 2011 includes
$21.9 million in additional
compensation expense associated with
the immediate vesting of certain
equity awards held by certain
executive officers as a result of the
triggering of "change in control"
provisions in their respective
employment agreements, which occurred
(1) on June 30, 2010.


LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO FOURTH QUARTER EBITDA AND
FOURTH QUARTER EBITDA, AS ADJUSTED

Three Three
Months Months
Ended Ended
March 31, March 31,
2011 2010
---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)


Net income (loss) $46,145 $(22,284)
Depreciation and amortization 1,326 1,839
Contractual cash paid interest
expense 9,200 9,873
Noncash interest expense 4,245 3,937
Interest and other income (660) (340)
Income tax provision 211 967
Equity interests loss (1,636) 18,500
------ ------
EBITDA $58,831 $12,492
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Stock-based compensation 2,530 6,258
EBITDA attributable to TV Guide
Network 1,885 2,981
Corporate defense and related
charges 2,416 4,656
Non-risk prints and advertising
expense (5) 4,078
--- -----
EBITDA, as adjusted $65,657 $30,465
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EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income tax provision, depreciation and amortization, equity interests, and gains or losses on extinguishment of debt and the sale of equity securities. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure.

EBITDA, as adjusted represents EBITDA as defined above adjusted for stock-based compensation, EBITDA attributable to TV Guide Network, certain corporate defense and related charges, and non-risk prints and advertising expense. Stock-based compensation represents compensation expenses associated with stock options, restricted share units and stock appreciation rights. EBITDA attributable to TV Guide Network represents the Company's 51% share of TV Guide Network's EBITDA for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. Corporate defense and related charges represent legal fees, other professional fees, and certain other costs associated with a shareholder activist matter. Non-risk prints and advertising expense represents the amount of theatrical marketing expense for third party titles that the Company funded and expensed for which a third party provides a guarantee that such expense will be recouped from the performance of the film (i.e. there is no risk of loss to the company) net of an amount of the estimated amortization of participation expense that would have been recorded if such amount had not been expensed. The amount is subtracted from EBITDA in the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 because there was no non-risk prints and advertising expense incurred and the amount represents the estimated amortization of participation expense that would have been recorded if such prior period amounts had not been expensed.

Management believes EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted to be a meaningful indicator of our performance that provides useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations. Presentation of EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted is a non-GAAP financial measure commonly used in the entertainment industry and by financial analysts and others who follow the industry to measure operating performance. While management considers EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted to be an important measure of comparative operating performance, it should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted do not reflect cash available to fund cash requirements. Not all companies calculate EBITDA or EBITDA, as adjusted in the same manner and the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies.


LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

RECONCILIATION OF ANNUAL FREE CASH FLOW TO NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY
(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended
March March
31, March 31, 31,
2011 2010 2009
---- ---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)

Net Cash Flows Provided
By (Used In) Operating
Activities $42,327 $(134,960) $(101,906)
Purchases of property and
equipment (2,756) (3,684) (8,674)
Net borrowings under and
(repayment) of
production loans (43,819) 36,231 (32,176)
Restricted cash held in
trust 13,992 - -
------ --- ---
Free Cash Flow $9,744 $(102,413) $(142,756)
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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

RECONCILIATION OF FOURTH QUARTER FREE CASH FLOW TO NET CASH FLOWS
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Three Three
Months Months
Ended Ended
March 31, March 31,
2011 2010
---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)

Net Cash Flows Provided By
Operating Activities $157,968 $3,098
Purchases of property and
equipment (1,569) (1,110)
Net borrowings under and
(repayment) of production
loans 13,061 (18,688)
Restricted cash held in
trust (1,823) -
------ ---
Free Cash Flow $167,637 $(16,700)
======== ========

Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, plus or minus the net increase or decrease in production loans including production loan activity under the Company's Film Credit Facility, plus or minus the net increase or decrease in restricted cash held in a trust to fund the Company's cash severance obligations that would be due to certain executive officers should their employment be terminated "without cause," (as defined), in connection with a "change in control" of the Company, (as defined in each of their respective employment contracts). For purposes of the employment agreements with such executive officers, a "change in control" occurred on June 30, 2010 when a certain shareholder became the beneficial owner of 33% or more of the Company's common shares. The adjustment for the production loans is made because the GAAP based cash flows from operations reflects a non-cash reduction of cash flows for the cost of films associated with production loans prior to the time the Company actually pays for the film. The Company believes that it is more meaningful to reflect the impact of the payment for these films in its free cash flow when the payments are actually made.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This non-GAAP financial measure is in addition to, not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides useful information to investors regarding cash that our operating businesses generate whether classified as operating or financing activity (related to the production of our films) within our GAAP based statement of cash flows, before taking into account cash movements that are non-operational. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure commonly used in the entertainment industry and by financial analysts and others who follow the industry. Not all companies calculate free cash flow in the same manner and the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.


LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

RECONCILIATION OF ANNUAL EBITDA TO ANNUAL FREE CASH FLOW

Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended
March March March
31, 31, 31,
2011 2010 2009
---- ---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)

EBITDA $68,341 $62,336 $(133,562)

Plus: Amortization of
film and television
programs 529,428 511,658 458,757
Less: Cash paid for
film and television
programs (1) (512,056) (483,642) (531,077)
-------- -------- --------
Amortization of (cash paid
for) film and television
programs
in excess of cash paid
(amortization) 17,372 28,016 (72,320)

Plus: Non-cash stock-
based compensation 29,204 17,875 13,438
------ ------ ------

EBITDA adjusted for net
investment in film and
television programs
and non-cash stock-
based compensation 114,917 108,227 (192,444)

Changes in other operating
assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash
excluding funds held
in trust (29,075) (187) 244
Accounts receivable,
net (64,203) (79,392) 37,304
Other assets (298) (4,443) (7,363)
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities 3,869 (22,769) 30,323
Participations and
residuals (1,369) (69,574) (12,781)
Deferred revenue 19,852 (3,459) 22,705
Accreted interest
payment from equity
method investee TV
Guide 10,200 - -
------ --- ---
(61,024) (179,824) 70,432

Purchases of property
and equipment (2,756) (3,684) (8,674)
Interest, taxes and
other (2) (41,393) (27,132) (12,070)


Free Cash Flow $9,744 $(102,413) $(142,756)
====== ========= =========


(1) Cash paid for film and
television programs is
calculated using the
following amounts
as presented in our
consolidated statement of
cash flows:

Change in investment
in film and
television programs $(487,391) $(471,087) $(558,277)
Change in film
obligations 19,154 (48,786) 59,376
Borrowings under
individual production
loans 118,589 144,741 189,858
Repayment of
individual production
loans (147,102) (136,261) (222,034)
Production loan
borrowings under film
credit facility 19,456 30,469 -
Production loan
repayments under film
credit facility (34,762) (2,718) -
------- ------ ---
Total cash paid for
film and television
programs $(512,056) $(483,642) $(531,077)
========= ========= =========


(2) Interest, taxes and
other consists of the
following:

Contractual cash based
interest $(38,879) $(27,461) $(15,131)
Interest and other
income 1,742 1,547 5,785
Income tax provision (4,256) (1,218) (2,724)
------ ------ ------
Total interest, taxes
and other $(41,393) $(27,132) $(12,070)
======== ======== ========

This reconciliation is provided to illustrate the difference between our EBITDA and free cash flow which are both separately reconciled to their corresponding GAAP metrics.


LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

RECONCILIATION OF FOURTH QUARTER EBITDA TO FOURTH QUARTER FREE CASH
FLOW

Three Three
Months Months
Ended Ended
March 31, March 31,
2011 2010
---- ----
(Amounts in thousands)

EBITDA $58,831 $12,492

Plus: Amortization of film and
television programs 128,845 101,754
Less: Cash paid for film and
television programs (1) (16,456) (80,522)
------- -------
Amortization of film and television programs
in excess of cash paid 112,389 21,232

Plus: Non-cash stock-based
compensation 2,813 6,134
----- -----

EBITDA adjusted for net investment in film
and television programs
and non-cash stock-based
compensation 174,033 39,858

Changes in other operating assets and
liabilities:
Restricted cash excluding funds
held in trust (26,191) (9,537)
Accounts receivable, net 40,836 (55,787)
Other assets 1,160 (6,854)
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities (28,501) 8,948
Participations and residuals 19,800 16,228
Deferred revenue (13,380) 2,054
Accreted interest payment from
equity method investee TV Guide 10,200 -
------ ---
3,924 (44,948)

Purchases of property and
equipment (1,569) (1,110)
Interest, taxes and other (2) (8,751) (10,500)


Free Cash Flow $167,637 $(16,700)
======== ========


(1) Cash paid for film and television programs
is calculated using the following amounts
as presented in our consolidated statement
of cash flows:

Change in investment in film and
television programs $(66,243) $(33,067)
Change in film obligations 36,726 (28,767)
Borrowings under individual
production loans 18,386 10,154
Repayment of individual production
loans (3,805) (24,376)
Production loan borrowings under
film credit facility 1,735 (1,748)
Production loan repayments under
film credit facility (3,255) (2,718)
------ ------
Total cash paid for film and
television programs $(16,456) $(80,522)
======== ========


(2) Interest, taxes and other consists of
the following:

Contractual cash based interest $(9,200) $(9,873)
Interest and other income 660 340
Income tax provision (211) (967)
---- ----
Total interest, taxes and other $(8,751) $(10,500)
======= ========


This reconciliation is provided to illustrate the difference between our EBITDA and free cash flow which are both separately reconciled to their corresponding GAAP metrics.

SOURCE Lionsgate

Lionsgate

Web Site: http://www.lionsgate.com


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Dr. Oz Takes New York's Blood Pressure and Prescribes a Chill Pill for Bustling Big Apple Commuters

Dr. Oz Takes New York's Blood Pressure and Prescribes a Chill Pill for Bustling Big Apple Commuters

Pulse of New York at Rush Hour is Pre-Hypertensive

NEW YORK, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As a way to celebrate the move of "The Dr. Oz Show" to 4PM on Fox 5, Dr. Oz took New Yorkers' blood pressure at busy commutation points from 4 to 6PM on Thursday, May 26 and found what most Gotham residents already knew - New York's rush hour is stressful! The average blood pressure measured 129/85, which is pre-hypertensive and too high. The high average is doubly troubling because it means that more than half of those surveyed were in the very high range.

Blood pressure data was collected by "The Dr. Oz Show" medical unit at 30 Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, Penn Station and 125th Street and Nicholas Avenue. A total of 100 random participants were offered a free reading and given referral information if their blood pressure required medical attention. The non-scientific statistical snapshot is an anecdote which proves that the hours of 4-6, the busiest of the day in the Big Apple, is a time when New Yorkers should stop and take a few steps to lighten their stressful commute.

"Hypertension is by far the single biggest driver of aging and the most dangerous threat to your health," said Dr. Mehmet Oz. "It's called the silent killer because people are oblivious that their blood pressure is too high, and often they learn the hard way - when they see me as a patient. We collected these readings to demonstrate that New Yorkers should be aware of their numbers and be conscious of taking steps to reduce stress."

Steps that any person can take to lessen the stress of rush hour and reduce their blood pressure are:


1. Listen to classical music on your commute--research shows that just 30
minutes of music gives the same powerful calming effect as 10mg of
Valium.
2. When you're feeling extra stressed, borrow a tip from the ancient art of
acupuncture and give yourself a pressure point massage. Apply pressure to
your earlobes using your thumb and index fingers, and move slowly up and
down the ear for 1-2 minutes.
3. Tomorrow morning, try 7 minutes of yoga or relaxations exercises--it will
loosen up your muscles and get your blood flowing so you start your
commute off on the right, relaxed foot.
4. Add an orange, kiwi, or grapefruit to your breakfast routine--these
vitamin C rich fruits will help your body regulate cortisol, the stress
hormone.


A complete list of resources about what to do to reduce stress and how to find your blood pressure can be found on www.doctoroz.com. "The Dr. Oz Show" will now be broadcast in its new timeslot at 4PM, as well as at 11AM in New York City on Fox 5, WNYW.

ABOUT THE DR. OZ SHOW

Dr. Oz won an Emmy for outstanding informative talk show host at the 2010 Daytime Emmys. "The Dr. Oz Show" was nominated for Best Informative Talk Show. Last year "The Dr. Oz Show" debuted with the biggest ratings in seven years in daytime television and maintained impressive ratings throughout the season. Dr. Oz has served as health expert on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" since 2004, sharing advice with viewers to help them live their best life from the inside out. Dr. Oz has co-authored six New York Times Best Sellers including "YOU: The Owner's Manual", "YOU: The Smart Patient", "YOU: On a Diet", "YOU: Staying Young", "YOU: Being Beautiful" and "YOU Having a Baby" as well as the award-winning "Healing from the Heart". He has a regular column in Esquire magazine and is a contributing editor to O, The Oprah Magazine. He is also the host of a daily talk show on Sirius XM Radio's "Oprah Radio." Dr. Oz is vice-chair of the Department of Surgery and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital and performs 100 heart operations annually. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, complementary medicine and health care policy. He has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books and has received several patents.

Cleared in over 99% of the country, "The Dr. Oz Show" is co-produced by Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and distributed by SPT. "The Dr. Oz Show" is executive produced by Mindy Borman; Amy Chiaro is co-executive producer. The show is filmed in front of a studio audience in Studio 6A in New York's legendary Rockefeller Center.

ABOUT HARPO STUDIOS

Harpo Studios is the home of Harpo Productions, Inc. the most successful production company in daytime talk, producing the number one, award-winning "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Dr. Oz Show" and "The Nate Berkus Show," as well as having developed "Dr. Phil" and "Rachael Ray." ZoCo Productions, LLC, an affiliate of Harpo Productions, Inc., and Sony Pictures Television co-produce "The Dr. Oz Show." Harpo Studios creates, develops and produces original TV programming for primetime, syndication, cable and digital platforms. Harpo Creative Works, an award-winning team of designers, writers and producers, offers its services to media clients outside of Harpo Studios as a full-service creative agency specializing in the design and execution of on-air, print and online promotion for broadcast and cable television across a wide range of multimedia. Harpo Print, LLC and Hearst Magazines publish the monthly "O, The Oprah Magazine" publication. Harpo Films, Inc. produces feature films and, through an exclusive deal with HBO, scripted television programming. Harpo Radio, Inc. produces Oprah Radio (XM channel 156, Sirius channel 195 as part of its "Best of XM" package) on SIRIUS XM Radio and content for Westwood One. A joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, a multi-platform company that includes a cable network and the premier lifestyle website Oprah.com, launched on January 1, 2011 in approximately 80 million homes..

ABOUT SONY PICTURES TELEVISION

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry's largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. Internationally, SPT is a leader in local language productions around the world, some of which are co-produced with local partners, and sells SPE-owned formats in approximately 70 countries. To better serve its clients and partners worldwide, SPT maintains offices throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. SPT's worldwide television networks portfolio is a key strategy in SPE's long-range commitment to the global marketplace, with 120 channel feeds, which are available in more than 142 countries reaching more than 500 million households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages SPE's premium video website, Crackle. Additionally, SPT owns Dutch entertainment company 2waytraffic, production company Embassy Row and Sony Movie Channel, and is a part owner of cable channel GSN, new 3D channel 3net, FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service, and national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT advertiser sales is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT's syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States. SPT (www.sonypicturestelevision.com) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

Online Information:

Show: doctoroz.com

Twitter: twitter.com/droz

Myspace: myspace.com/droz

Facebook: facebook.com/droz

For Ticket Inquiries:

General Audience Tickets:

Ticket Request Hotline is open

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

212-664-3056, Options

SOURCE Sony Pictures Television

Sony Pictures Television

CONTACT: Tim Sullivan, The Dr. Oz Show, +1-212-259-1520, tsullivan@zoco.com; or Lindsay Colker, Sony Pictures Television, +1-310-244-3774, Lindsay_colker@spe.sony.com

Web Site: http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com


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Nickelodeon Unites Blockbuster iCarly with Cast of New Hit Victorious in an Epic Summer TV Event, "iParty with Victorious," Premiering Saturday, June 11

Nickelodeon Unites Blockbuster iCarly with Cast of New Hit Victorious in an Epic Summer TV Event, "iParty with Victorious," Premiering Saturday, June 11

Original TV Event Brings Together iCarly and Victorious Casts for First-Time Ever; Guest Stars Kenan Thompson and Features Performance of Theme-Song Mash-up "Leave It All to Shine" Available on iTunes June 7

NEW YORK, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- It's romance and revenge at the wildest party ever! Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will unite the casts of mega-hit iCarly and Victorious for an epic 90-minute, primetime TV event, "iParty with Victorious," on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Leading up to the premiere, Nickelodeon will air daily themed "iParty with..." three-hour marathons of popular iCarly and Victorious episodes beginning Monday, June 6, at 4 p.m. (ET/PT). "iParty with Victorious" will encore Sunday, June 12, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).

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"iParty with Victorious" brings the casts of Nick's hit series iCarly and Victorious together for the first time ever and guest stars Nickelodeon alumnus Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, All That, Kenan & Kel) as himself. One cheating boyfriend, plus two scorned girlfriends, equals a night to remember as Carly and Tori plot sweet revenge while the rest of the iCarly and Hollywood Arts gang compete in a lyrical rap battle royale. The television event culminates in an ensemble performance of the theme song mash-up, "Leave It All to Shine," which will be available on iTunes beginning Tuesday, June 7.

"This is a don't-miss TV event of the summer as the casts of these two hit series come together for two times the laughter, two times the action and an once-in-a-lifetime musical mash-up," said Marjorie Cohn, President, Development and Original Programming, Nickelodeon and MTV Networks Kids and Family Group.

In "iParty with Victorious," Carly is dating a boy named Stephen who divides his time between parents living in Seattle and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Tori is also spending time with her new boyfriend who, unbeknownst to her, is the very same boy Carly is seeing! Elsewhere at Hollywood Arts, Andre is psyched because Kenan Thompson has offered to let him throw a small party in his awesome new house but the party spirals out of control when Rex tweets a mass invite. Back in Seattle, Carly suspects that Stephen is cheating on her after seeing a photo of him and Tori together and plans a trip to Los Angeles to catch him in the act. After convincing Tori that Stephen is cheating on both of them, Carly and Tori come together to plot their revenge at the party. Amidst all the scheming, Rex challenges the partygoers to a lyrical rap battle.

Leading into the premiere of the TV event, Nick.com will launch the "iParty with Victorious" game on Thursday, June 2, where fans can play as Carly or Tori to remove a crazy party-crashing panda from the big house party. In addition, the "iParty with Victorious" Twitter sweepstakes will launch Saturday, June 4, allowing fans to tweet for a chance to win a visit to the set of either iCarly or Victorious. The sweepstakes ends at the end of the east coast premiere of "iParty with Victorious" at 9:30 p.m. (ET). Highlights from the TV event will also be featured on iCarly.com and TheSlap.com.

In 2010, iCarly was Nickelodeon's number-one show among K6-11, T9-14 and K2-11. Last year, more than 28 million total viewers tuned in to watch the hit series each week, including 10.2 million adults. Since its launch in April 2010, Victorious has been the number-one live-action comedy series in its timeslot on all TV with K6-11, Tweens 9-14, and Teens 12-17, reaching 14.4 million kids, 13.7 million tweens, and 11.4 million teens each quarter. Both iCarly and Victorious are created and executive produced by television hitmaker Dan Schneider.

Nickelodeon, now in its 31st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA - News, VIA.B - News).

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CONTACT: Jodi Davis, +1-212-846-5981, Jodi.davis@nick.com, Ariana Urbont, +1-310-752-8079, Ariana.urbont@nick.com

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Cox Media Group Taps WSB-TV General Manager Bill Hoffman as Next Executive Vice President

Cox Media Group Taps WSB-TV General Manager Bill Hoffman as Next Executive Vice President

KTVU's Tim McVay succeeds Hoffman as VP and GM of WSB-TV

ATLANTA, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Bill Hoffman, who was previously vice president and general manager of the company's WSB-TV Channel 2 in Atlanta, as its new executive vice president. In this executive level role, he will oversee various radio, television and newspaper operations across CMG.

Hoffman will be succeeded at WSB-TV by Tim McVay, vice president and general manager at the company's KTVU-TV in Oakland, Calif. Hoffman's and McVay's appointments are another example of how CMG is elevating professional talent from within the company for senior leadership positions.

Hoffman also handles the role of "champion" for television to ensure its perspective and expertise is included in corporate decisions. In that regard, he works closely with each of the Cox-owned television stations to share and reinforce best practices in operations. He also coordinates syndicated programming for the television stations, oversees the Cox Washington Television Bureau and represents the Cox stations to the television industry.

"Bill is a broadcast industry veteran, whose proven leadership abilities will help CMG continue to perform at the top of its game," said Doug Franklin, CMG president. "He is well respected in many industry circles, and I'm delighted that we can tap into his talents to drive our future success."

Hoffman joined Cox in 1979 as an account representative at TeleRep and has held a number of roles within the company. Those include vice president and general manager of WFTV in Orlando, local sales manager at WSB-TV, office manager at Atlanta's TeleRep office and national sales manager at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. He also served as local and national sales manager of WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, Minn.

"It is amazing how much CMG has accomplished in just two years, and we continue sharing best practices and learning new ones as our various media companies grow closer together," said Hoffman. "The media landscape continues to change and provide new challenges, as well as great opportunities. I am looking forward to joining my colleagues and charting a course for our company's future."

Tim McVay Named to Succeed Hoffman

McVay will succeed Hoffman as vice president and general manager of WSB-TV effective July 7 and will report to CMG Executive Vice President Alex Taylor. Previously, McVay was vice president and general manager of KTVU-TV in Oakland, Calif. McVay's replacement at KTVU will be named soon.

"Tim has a great track record of leadership, and he understands, as much as anyone, how we do things at Cox," said Taylor. "This is a good day for WSB-TV."

McVay, who has spent his entire 32-year television career with Cox, started at WHIO-TV in Dayton as an account executive, national sales manager and local sales manager (LSM). He was LSM at WSB-TV in Atlanta in 1992, and then appointed GSM in Pittsburgh at WPXI in 1994. McVay returned to WSB in Atlanta in 1996 as director of sales. He has been VP and GM at KTVU since 2004, where he also has responsibility for sister station KICU. McVay has served on boards for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Holiday Aid and Bay Area Council. He has also served on the Sales Advisory Committees for TVB and ABC.

About Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group, Inc. is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With $1.8 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 85 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at www.coxmediagroup.com.

SOURCE Cox Media Group, Inc.

Cox Media Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Andy McDill, +1-678-645-0439, Andy.McDill@coxinc.com

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The Beatles' Three Remastered 'Anthology' Music Collections Make Worldwide Digital Debut Exclusively on iTunes June 14

The Beatles' Three Remastered 'Anthology' Music Collections Make Worldwide Digital Debut Exclusively on iTunes June 14

PRE-SALE STARTS TODAY

New 155-Track 'Anthology Box Set' and 23-Track 'Anthology Highlights' Collection Available Exclusively on iTunes

LONDON, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beatles' three remastered 'Anthology' music collections will make their worldwide digital debut on June 14, exclusively on the iTunes Store (http://www.itunes.com).

Starting today, the acclaimed 'Anthology, Vols. 1-3' are available for pre-order in most countries as individual iTunes LPs ($29.99), as are an iTunes-exclusive 'Anthology Box Set' with all 155 tracks from the three volumes ($79.99) and an exclusive 23-track 'Anthology Highlights' collection of standout tracks from each ($12.99). 'Anthology' songs will also be available for individual download on June 14 for $1.29 each. A special 'Anthology' video introduction and a 50-minute "Meet The Beatles" radio show are available for free streaming at www.iTunes.com/TheBeatles starting today.

'Anthology, Vols. 1-3' have been digitally remastered by the same dedicated team of engineers at EMI Music's Abbey Road Studios responsible for remastering The Beatles' original UK studio albums, carefully maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the original analogue recordings. The result is the highest fidelity the catalogue has seen since its original release. The collections feature original collage artwork created by Klaus Voormann from classic Beatles imagery.

Originally released in 2-CD volumes in 1995 and 1996, 'Anthology''s three chronological collections of rare and previously unreleased Beatles recordings include studio outtakes and alternate versions. The "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love" singles, from 'Anthology, Vol. 1' and 'Anthology, Vol. 2,' respectively, were completed in 1995 by George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr from 1977 demos recorded by John Lennon.

Upon their original release, 'Anthology, Vols. 1-3' topped charts and went multi-platinum in several countries around the world. "Free as a Bird" became The Beatles' 34th Top 10 hit in the U.S., winning the 1996 GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. 'Anthology, Vol. 3' includes "A Beginning," an instrumental orchestral arrangement originally recorded for 'The Beatles' (The White Album).

Last November, The Beatles' 13 legendary remastered studio albums, a special digital 'Beatles Box Set,' the two-volume 'Past Masters' compilation, and the classic '1962-1966' ('Red') and '1967-1970' ('Blue') collections were released on iTunes® worldwide as albums and individual songs. In February, The Beatles' 'LOVE' album and 'All Together Now,' the feature-length documentary about the making of The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil®, made their worldwide digital debuts exclusively on iTunes.

The Beatles have now sold more than eight million songs and over 1.3 million albums on iTunes worldwide.

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SOURCE Apple Corps Ltd./EMI Music

Apple Corps Ltd./EMI Music

CONTACT: U.K. Media, Moira Bellas of MBC PR, 0-20-7483-9205, moira@mbcpr.com, for Apple Corps Ltd./EMI Music; or U.S. Media, Jennifer Ballantyne of EMI Music North America, +1-323-871-5494, jennifer.ballantyne@emicap.com

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Adam Kokesh, the Host of Adam vs. The Man (AVTM) Television Show on RT was Detained by the US Park Police

Adam Kokesh, the Host of Adam vs. The Man (AVTM) Television Show on RT was Detained by the US Park Police

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Kokesh, the host of Adam vs. The Man (AVTM) television show on RT was detained by the US Park Police on Saturday during a flash mob at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC that was held in defiance of a ban on dancing at the monument.

The ban came in response to a similar event in 2008 when an activist sued police for arresting her for public dancing. The group detained on Saturday says they were paying tribute to her as a champion of the First Amendment, guaranteeing freedom of speech, and in response to US District Judge John D. Bates' ruling that denounced dancing at the site.

Police interfered and detained several people. Adam was one of them. Video of his arrest shows that Adam was slammed to the ground by officers, then choked before being handcuffed and taken away.

The detained were charged with demonstrating without a permit, taken to jail then released some five hours later.

RT now understands that the Park Police's Office of Professional Responsibility is to conduct an investigation into whether its officers were too aggressive in arresting protesters.

Adam Kokesh, an American political activist, media personality, former Congressional candidate and Iraq War veteran, is the host of Adam vs. The Man (AVTM) television show.

AVTM that started as a radio show out of Albuquerque, New Mexico is now being broadcast on RT America daily Monday to Friday at 7PM EDT.

Since the program was launched on RT in early April, it has attracted a strong positive feedback from viewers, especially the young, the "millennial generation".

RT is a global TV news leader, providing news and information not covered by the mainstream media. In the US, RT is available in select markets, and a dedicated RT America simulcast is available at http://rt.com/on-air/rt-america-air/. For more information please visit www.RT.com.

SOURCE RT

RT

CONTACT: Ksenia Bregadze, kvbregadze@rttv.ru, +7-495-926-24-50; Nena Bartlett, nena@adamvstheman.com, +1-202-577-8648

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Knightscove Media Corp. Appoints Media and Communications Industry Veterans Amanda Ploughman and Paul Laberge to its Board of Directors

Knightscove Media Corp. Appoints Media and Communications Industry Veterans Amanda Ploughman and Paul Laberge to its Board of Directors

Two Senior Executives Join Knightscove's Board to Lead Partnerships and Business Growth for Distributor of Family Friendly Film and Television Content

TORONTO, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Knightscove Media Corp. (TSX VENTURE: KC.A) (TSX VENTURE: KC.B) ("Knightscove", "Company"), a leading Canadian distributor of family friendly entertainment announced today Amanda Ploughman and Paul Laberge joined the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Ms. Ploughman's most recent position was President & CEO of MediaCom Canada, one of Canada's largest media management companies with more than $900 million in billings. Ms. Ploughman took the CEO position in 2007, and leads the company to win accounts such as Universal Music, Diageo, H&M and Revlon. Prior to MediaCom, Ms. Ploughman was Executive Vice President, Director of North American Business Development at Initiative, a media communications firm owned by Interpublic. She worked closely with top brands including CBS, Lionsgate, BellSouth, The Home Depot and Unilever Latin America. A savvy communications industry veteran having managed accounts including McDonald's Canada and Disney Canada. Ms. Ploughman held positions of increasing responsibility at Cossette, M2 Universal, Bozell Palmer Bonner, and Optimedia/FCB. She utilized her experience as a 2004 juror for the Cannes Media "Lions", the most prestigious awards in the industry. Ms. Ploughman serves as a mentor through her founding of the Advertising Women of Toronto group, and is on the Advisory Board for Ryerson's Ted Rogers School of Business.

"My entire career has been immersed in communications and media at the highest levels," said Ms. Ploughman. "Leif and the KMC management team have created a focused and targeted brand which I believe can be translated to the public and to media partners throughout North America and globally. The family focus creates a powerful branding opportunity for major corporations and ad agencies alike. As a parent and a professional, it is a wonderful opportunity to bring the skills and relationships I have acquired, to work with the board of directors together to build new partnerships for Knightscove."

"I have known Amanda and Paul, personally, for more than 15 years and am thrilled that they have agreed to bring their combined skills to compliment the board and management team," said Leif Bristow, President and CEO of Knightscove. "Paul has incredible knowledge in M&A within our industry and can be an exceptional sounding board as we view new opportunities. Amanda's experience managing media for some of the largest global brands and her direct knowledge of family friendly media together with the brands that target this market is invaluable."

Mr. Laberge is co-founder and Executive Vice President of Magellan Fuel Solutions Inc., a provider of energy risk management services. Prior to the founding of this company, Mr. Laberge held various senior executive and consultant positions within top media and entertainment companies. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer at The Fight Network, and Executive Vice President Corporate Development and General Counsel at Alliance Atlantis Communications. Mr. Laberge also sits on the Board of Directors of the Harbourfront Centre and Crow's Theatre.

"I'm thrilled to join Knightscove's board to help the company reach even greater business successes," said Mr. Laberge. "Working with such forward thinkers as Leif and the other experienced board members will be a great collaborative exercise."

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release or the information contained herein.

About Knightscove Media Corp

Knightscove is a fully integrated entertainment company specializing in the distribution, creation and financing of live action feature films and television productions. The Canadian company offers family-friendly third party and proprietary film and television content through its Knightscove Family Films brand.

To learn more, visit: www.knightscove.com

SOURCE Knightscove Media Corp.

Knightscove Media Corp.

CONTACT: Leif Bristow, President and CEO of Knightscove Media Corp., +1-416-444-7900, info@knightscove.com; or media, Mary Campe of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9325, mcampe@sspr.com, for Knightscove Media Corp.

Web Site: http://www.knightscove.com


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