Talk Visual, Motion Media & EnterTech Launch the TV225 Videophone Entertainment & Content Program At the Cannes Film Festival
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2000--(OTC-BB: TVCP). TALK VISUAL CORPORATION is reprinting herewith the international press release as issued in the United Kingdom by Motion Media PLC of Bristol, UK. The News Information release is entitled "WATCHING MOVIES, MUSIC AND NEWS ON THE PHONE."
Alexander Graham Bell could never have imagined that one day people would be watching movies, live concerts and weather reports on a telephone.
Now, thanks to revolutionary advances in video-communications made by a British company, United States-based TALK VISUAL CORP of Miami Florida, today launches a service that enables the latest blockbuster or sporting event to be seen on an ISDN videophone from the home or anywhere in the world.
Dialling into a dedicated server from a videophone produced by Bristol-based Motion Media, viewers can select their desired programme using a simple, multi-choice menu activated from the videophone keypad - much like using a remote control.
After successful trials in America, the service is launched today at the Cannes Film Festival by Talk Visual Corporation and Hollywood-based EnterTech Media Group, Inc., whose films have included Platoon and The Last Emperor. The service is being provided pursuant to a contract with Talk Visual Corporation, which owns a 25% stake in EnterTech Media Group, Inc., to market Motion Media's pioneering videophone under the Talk Visual brand name "TV225." Talk Visual plans to sell the TV225 will be sold throughout North America and in other select markets worldwide.
Talk Visual Company President Eugene Rosov said: "We were immensely impressed by the quality of the Motion Media product. We dialed up our UK-based server over international ISDN - a 3,000-mile point-to-point connection - and watched English, Spanish and French news; commercials; and movie clips of all types. Whether displayed on the videophone's screen, or plugged into a large-screen TV, the delivery was remarkable," said Mr. Rosov.
Ken Burgin, Motion Media's Managing Director, said: "Talk Visual's launch shows the potential of using videophones for video-on-demand and demonstrates that our technology is able to deliver real time video in a way that the Internet is not yet capable of doing."
ABOUT TALK VISUAL AND MOTION MEDIA
Talk Visual Corporation (OTC-BB: TVCP) is a pioneer in the video teleconferencing industry. It is developing global retail facilities to accommodate the growing video-communications needs of two key market segments: businesses and expatriate ethnic populations. Talk Visual can be reached toll-free at 1-877-22VIDEO within the United States, or at 305 572-0575 from abroad.
A list of Talk Visual's videocalling shops is at www.talkvisual.com. The site allows visitors to order the 4th edition of the company's impressive full-color newspaper. Talk Visual sells pagers at www.beeperforabuck.com, and will soon launch prepaid telephone sales from www.prepaidtelephones.com. And now, quality low-cost long distance services can be purchased by consumers at talkvisual-ld.com. Information on the new Talk Visual TV225 Video-Telephone can be seen on www.thevideotelephone.com. In addition, visitors are directed to visit the company's home page at www.talkvisual.com and click on the FAQ section, and or to read the Chairman's Corner latest weekly message.
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release (including without limitation, statements indicating that the company "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," or "believes" and all other statements concerning future financial results, product offerings or other events that have not yet occurred) are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Additional information on these and other factors are included in the company's Form 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year ended Dec. 31, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This release does not constitute an offer to sell securities.
Motion Media is a leading designer of video-communications products and floated on The London Stock Exchange on 8 May 2000. It manufactures the UK's best selling videophone and recently introduced a group videoconferencing system that is priced under the critical (pound)2,000 barrier. A partner in the Orange 'mobile videophone' project, Motion Media's products are in use in more than 40 countries worldwide, with organisations across government, manufacturing, engineering, education, the media, health and utility sectors all using the technology to reduce travel, and improve productivity through better communications.
The company has also developed the eyesite-300, a remote video surveillance system that enables owners of small businesses to dial up their CCTV cameras from a videophone anywhere in the world. The eyesite also has the capacity to be used for telecare projects, involving the monitoring and care of infirm people living alone; and for use in public help and information terminals.
For product or financial information on Motion Media, please contact Adam Guest at Motion Media on (011 44) 1454 313 444. The Motion Media website is located at www.motion-media.com
CONTACT: Talk Visual Corporation
Janeth Iglesias-Vega
Investor Relations
305 572-0575
info@TalkVisual.com
or
Motion Media
Kieran Harris or Chris Lawrance
JBP Associates on (011 44) 117 907 3400.
kieran@jbp.co.uk / chris@jbp.co.uk
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