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RNWK--Vidnet.com Provides its Music Videos and Movie Trailers to RealNetworks' Real.com(TM) Network as a RealChannel Arrangement Makes it Easier to Find Great Content for RealPlayer Users PR NEWSWIRE - March 20, 2000 07:00 LOS ANGELES, Mar 20, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Vidnet.com, a division of Entertainment Boulevard, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EBLDE), and one of the leading streaming media providers on the Web, today announced that they have entered into an agreement with RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), the recognized leader in media delivery for the Internet to become a RealChannel(TM). Vidnet is already known for its dedication to high quality streaming media. Now, selections from Vidnet's music video and movie trailer libraries will be showcased on Vidnet's RealChannel in the RealPlayer(R) format. RealNetworks will automatically install Vidnet's RealChannel as a default channel for any user specifying Entertainment as an interest when downloading the standard RealNetworks player from the RealNetworks Web site. The Vidnet RealChannel will also be available to existing RealPlayer users through the RealChannel customization page, accessed directly from their RealPlayer as well as at realguide.real.com. In addition, Vidnet.com will run advertisements on the RealNetworks Web site to build the brand name of Vidnet and to drive traffic to Vidnet.com. "We have been proud to showcase our content in the RealPlayer format for over a year," said Stephen Brown, CEO of Entertainment Boulevard. "This development in our relationship with RealNetworks not only gives Vidnet a chance to expand its audience, but it also gives RealPlayer users the chance to get to know Vidnet's high quality streaming media as well." "We're impressed with the constantly-growing library of music videos and movie trailers that Vidnet makes available to the world," stated Mark Hall, vice president of Media Publishing, RealNetworks, "and we're therefore thrilled to have Vidnet join our growing family of RealChannel participants, to enable greater ease for the 95+ million unique registered users of RealPlayer to access great entertainment videos." About Vidnet.com Vidnet, www.vidnet.com, is a division of Entertainment Boulevard, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EBLDE). Vidnet is one of the leading providers of streaming entertainment-related media on the Internet. Among the firm's Web sites is one of the most comprehensive interactive music video channels on the Web. Vidnet's music site has rapidly become a premier music destination site on the Internet. The firm's mandate of Internet global expansion includes not only increasing the content base and broadening the network channels on the Vidnet network, but also acting as a content aggregator to some of the largest companies on the Web. Based in Los Angeles, Vidnet continues to aggressively develop and implement strategic alliances with key commerce and entertainment companies, broadening its presence worldwide. 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 websites and product orders stemming therefrom, increased levels of competition, technological change, dependence upon third party suppliers, and other risks. RealNetworks, RealPlayer, Real.com and RealChannel are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE Entertainment Boulevard, Inc.