REDMOND, WA AND LOS ANGELES, Calif. - NOVEMBER 15, 1999 - Microsoft (NASDAQ:
MSFT) and Entertainment Boulevard, Inc. (NASD OTCBB: EBLD)
(http://www.entertainmentblvd.com), one of the Internet's top sources of
streaming entertainment-related media, today announced a strategic relationship
to expand the extensive current and future programming content of
EntertainmentBlvd.com in Microsoft's Windows Media format. This move represents
a significant milestone in the availability of high-quality digital content.
In addition, Entertainment Boulevard will become a preferred provider on
WindowsMedia.com, where selections from its vast library of music videos and
movie trailers will be featured through links to the EntertainmentBlvd.com site,
as will live events broadcast in the Windows Media format. WindowsMedia.com
(http://windowsmedia.com), part of the MSN network of Internet services, is
among the fastest growing major audio and video guides on the Web.
"We have always focused on making our content available only in the highest
quality audio and video," said Stephen Brown, CEO of Entertainment Boulevard.
"Entertainment Boulevard and Microsoft are committed to providing our customers
with exciting, high-quality digital content. Windows Media is unequaled in
quality and a perfect match for our goal."
"We're thrilled to be working with Entertainment Boulevard to bring their wealth
of exciting content to the millions of Windows Media Player users," said Will
Poole, General Manager, Streaming Media Division, Microsoft. "Windows Media is
the proven solution for delivering what consumers want-high-quality digital
entertainment."
Entertainment Boulevard's library contains more than 2,000 music videos,
including performances by such artists as Britney Spears and the Backstreet
Boys. Among the more than 500 movie trailers in Entertainment Boulevard's roster
are previews for such major pictures as The World is Not Enough and Toy Story 2.
Content from Entertainment Boulevard will be available in Windows Media format
beginning in December.
ABOUT WINDOWSMEDIA.COM
WindowsMedia.com (http://windowsmedia.com), part of the MSN.COM network of
Internet services, is among the fastest-growing major audio and video guides on
the Internet. WindowsMedia.com provides access to localized audio and video
content worldwide, including more than 1,000 radio stations and major music and
video events from more than 1,000 content providers.
ABOUT WINDOWS MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES
Windows Media Technologies is the leading digital media platform that provides
consumers, content providers, solution providers, software developers and
corporations with unmatched audio and video quality. Windows Media Technologies
4, which includes Windows Media Player, Windows Media Services, Windows Media
Tools and the Windows Media SDK, is available for free* download at
microsoft.com. More than 50 million copies - at
a rate growing by more than one every second - of the free* Windows Media Player
have been downloaded to date.
ABOUT MICROSOFT
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") microsoft.com is the
worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company
offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through
great software - any time, any place and on any device.
ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT BOULEVARD
Entertainment Boulevard, Inc. (NASD OTCBB: EBLD),
entertainmentblvd.com, is one of the leading providers of streaming
entertainment-related media on the Internet. Among the firm's award-winning Web
sites is one of the most comprehensive interactive music video channels on the
Web. Entertainment Boulevard's music site has rapidly become a premier music
destination site on the Internet. The firm's mandate of Internet global
expansion includes launching current and future Web sites under the umbrella of
EntertainmentBlvd.com. Based in Los Angeles, Entertainment Boulevard is
aggressively developing and implementing strategic alliances with key commerce
and entertainment companies, broadening its presence worldwide.
Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademark of Microsoft
Corp. in the United States.
Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the ``Safe
Harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, the continued popularity of the
Company's Web sites and product orders stemming therefrom, increased levels of
competition, technological change, dependence upon third party suppliers, and
other risks.
ENTERTAINMENT BOULEVARD CONTACTS:
InterActive Agency, Inc.
mailto:ebi@iagency.com
Selacia (310) 664-6710 x110
Wendy Wolf (310) 664-6710 x132
INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Venture-Catalyst.com
mailto:ir@entertainmentblvd.com
David Bronte (310) 399-4059 x103 |
