ANYTIME AND NBC UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION EXPAND RELATIONSHIP FOR ASIA PACIFIC

ANYTIME Pte Ltd. and NBC Universal International Television Distribution have expanded their existing relationship, it was announced today. Under the terms of a new multiple-year agreement, ANYTIME will have subscription video-on-demand rights, as well as internet distribution rights, added to the existing traditional video-on-demand rights it holds for NBC Universal feature films in multiple territories across the Asia Pacific region. The new agreement also reflects the addition of two new territories, India and China. Highlights of motion pictures included in the agreement are Children of Men, The Holiday and The Good Shepherd, as well as the upcoming Evan Almighty, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and The Bourne Ultimatum, as well as titles from NBC Universal’s library of more than 4,000 feature films. “This is a great vote of confidence in our business strategy and product offering,” said Craig Zimbulis, President and Chief Executive Officer of ANYTIME. “NBC Universal has been a long time partner of ANYTIME and its content has been a key pillar to our success.” Added Beth Minehart, Senior Vice President, International On-Demand Licensing, NBC Universal International Television Distribution, “We are excited about the opportunity to increase digital distribution in Asia-Pacific. Expanding our relationship with ANYTIME is a demonstration of our commitment to grow our footprint in this burgeoning region.” “We are delighted with the show of faith NBC Universal has demonstrated in us with this agreement, which also includes India and China, two markets where we plan on making a lot of noise in the year to come,” said ANYTIME Executive Co-Chairman Greg Coote. “Additionally, the new subscription video-on-demand and internet distribution rights will further solidify our position as one of Asia’s premier content service providers, and continue to allow us to offer our customers what they want, when they want it.” About ANYTIME Pte. Ltd. ANYTIME is Asia Pacific’s dominant Video on-Demand channel delivered to consumers over IPTV, broadband and digital cable networks. With output deals and access to the libraries of five of Hollywood’s leading studios – Fox, Sony, Warner, NBC Universal and Buena Vista (Disney) International Television—and licenses with regional content providers like Celestial Pictures, ICON Film Distribution, ANYTIME has an unsurpassed programming line-up. When added to proven technology, ANYTIME delivers compelling content with the control and convenience that consumers demand. ANYTIME has existing carriage deals in Australia, India, China, Taiwan and Thailand, and the rights to license into 15 territories in Asia Pacific. Chaired by Greg Coote, ANYTIME’s shareholder’s include Columbia Pictures Entertainment Holdings Inc. (Sony), Fox Media Services Inc., Intel Capital, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., YTC Group (a Singapore based multinational conglomerate), and the Macquarie Bank Group. About NBC Universal International Television Distribution NBC Universal International Television Distribution is responsible for the distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television and new media outside of the U.S. and Canada. This includes a rich library of more than 4,000 feature films and 55,000 television episodes, including current and library titles, formats, non-scripted titles, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming and locally produced content from around the world. NBCU International Television Distribution provides this wealth of product to both traditional and new media outlets, and is a leader in adopting and maximizing new means of groundbreaking content delivery. For further enquiries please contact: James Brasher Lewis Public Relations +65 6534 7250 [email protected] Zenon Dmytryk NBC Universal International Television Distribution 1 818 777 8072 [email protected]

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