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To: Smiling Bob who wrote (128)	10/6/2004 11:32:20 AM
From: mike.com	Respond to of 143

Some more recent news that might be contributing to the rise: Press Release Source: OpenTV Corp. OpenTV Appoints PR Veteran Marc McCarthy Vice President, Corporate Communications Monday October 4, 8:30 am ET SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2004--OpenTV Corp. ("OpenTV")(Nasdaq:OPTV - News), one of the world's leading interactive television companies, today announced the appointment of public relations veteran Marc C. McCarthy to the post of vice president, corporate communications. In his new role, McCarthy will be responsible for leading a wide variety of internal and external key strategic communications initiatives to the industry trade, business, and entertainment and consumer media. His duties will encompass brand enhancement of OpenTV's middleware solutions and related technologies in the domestic cable market, media messaging at all trade shows and conferences, both in the U.S. and overseas, and acting as spokesperson, when appropriate. McCarthy will also work closely with OpenTV's Chairman and CEO, James A. (Jim) Chiddix, and other members of the senior management team to identify important media opportunities and generate a high profile for OpenTV's market leading iTV products and services. "Marc brings great media expertise, and will play a crucial role in marketing our rich selection of iTV solutions to the U.S. cable industry," said Chiddix. "Our worldwide installed base and experience enable us to deliver a stable, mature middleware product to operators allowing them to generate additional revenue with innovative offerings, from addressable advertising and games, to customer care and enhanced television." McCarthy joins OpenTV from Denver-based Starz Encore Group LLC (Starz Encore), where he was the Executive Director of Communications & Entertainment Publicity for the past eight years. During his tenure, he guided the corporate communications team across a wide variety of initiatives including new programming strategies and publicity, approximately 75 award-winning original films and series, the launch and relaunch of several new and existing pay TV movie channels, brand marketing, industry and corporate affairs, the rollout of Starz Encore's Starz Super Pak and SVOD offerings, and the creation and implementation of the critically-acclaimed/award-winning BLACK STARZ! community affairs program, Reel History Educational Initiative. Prior to joining Starz Encore, McCarthy was Director of Communications Services & National Accounts for the management-consulting firm Pierce Kennedy Hearth in Danbury, Connecticut. His over 23 years of experience include acclaimed tenures with Anglia Television, Survival Anglia, Ltd., SAL Productions and International Television Enterprises -- splitting his time between London, New York and Los Angeles -- and the communications/marketing firm Jack Morton Productions in Atlanta and Dallas. About OpenTV One of the world's leading interactive television companies, OpenTV provides a comprehensive suite of technology, content, games, tools, applications, and professional services that enables cable and satellite network operators in more than 95 countries to deliver and manage iTV services on all major digital TV platforms. OpenTV has its Corporate Offices in San Francisco, California and regional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia/Pacific. OpenTV and the OpenTV logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OpenTV, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All OpenTV products and services may not be available in all geographic areas. For more information, please visit www.opentv.com. Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Information The foregoing information contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. In particular, factors that could cause our actual results to differ include risks related to market acceptance of interactive television services and applications such as ours; delays in the development or introduction of new applications and versions of our service; technical difficulties with networks or operating systems; our ability to manage our resources effectively; changes in technologies that affect the television industry; and the protection of our proprietary information. These and other risks are more fully described in our periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be obtained online at the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. Readers should consider the information contained in this release together with other publicly available information about our company for a more informed overview of our company. We disclaim any intention to obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: OpenTV Corp. Maureen Zeljak, 415-962-5151 mzeljak@opentv.com Marc McCarthy, 415-962-5111 mmccarthy@opentv.com

To: Smiling Bob who wrote (128)	10/6/2004 11:35:21 AM
From: mike.com	Respond to of 143

And some more recent news: Press Release Source: OpenTV Corp. OpenTV and AUSTAR Extend License Agreement Monday October 4, 6:55 pm ET Deal Includes the Development of a Suite of OpenTV Broadcast Associated Applications SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OpenTV Corp. ("OpenTV"; Nasdaq: OPTV), one of the world's leading interactive television companies, and Austar United Communications ("AUSTAR"; ASX: AUN), a leading subscription television provider in Australia, have signed a network license agreement allowing OpenTV to continue to supply its broad range of interactive television applications and products, and in addition, will develop and license a suite of broadcast associated applications. The agreement was announced by James A. (Jim) Chiddix, OpenTV's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and John Porter, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of AUSTAR. The deal extends OpenTV's core license agreement with AUSTAR for five years, and includes the delivery of up to six enhanced broadcast applications for Sports Active, the company's latest offering in its lineup of interactive services. OpenTV and AUSTAR have also agreed to deploy an updated interactive weather application in association with The Weather Channel that will offer significantly increased information and functionality. The new iTV services will provide AUSTAR's subscribers with greater control over how they view the programming, allowing them to watch what they want, when they want, and eschewing traditional linear television. "We are excited to expand our relationship with AUSTAR and support their commitment and successful exploitation of interactive television services," said Chiddix. "They have concentrated on using the technology to improve their business, and because of that have a strong, consumer-friendly service. We look forward to exploring the opportunity to further leverage our relationship to provide AUSTAR with compelling new interactive applications that will help to further differentiate the viewing experience for their subscribers." "With this long-term agreement, AUSTAR has assured itself of fully benefiting from the quality support, sophisticated and turn-key application developments originating from OpenTV," said Porter. "Subscribers are the ultimate benefactors, as our lineup of interactive services will be fortified with even more great products and applications. We are pleased to be extending this mutually beneficial relationship." About OpenTV One of the world's leading interactive television companies, OpenTV provides a comprehensive suite of technology, content, games, tools, applications, and professional services that enables cable and satellite network operators in more than 95 countries to deliver and manage iTV services on all major digital TV platforms. OpenTV has its Corporate Offices in San Francisco, California and regional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia/Pacific. OpenTV and the OpenTV logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OpenTV, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All OpenTV products and services may not be available in all geographic areas. For more information, please visit www.opentv.com. Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Information The foregoing information contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. In particular, factors that could cause our actual results to differ include risks related to: market acceptance of interactive television services and applications such as ours; delays in the development or introduction of new applications and versions of our service; technical difficulties with networks or operating systems; our ability to manage our resources effectively; changes in technologies that affect the television industry; and the protection of our proprietary information. These and other risks are more fully described in our periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be obtained online at the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. Readers should consider the information contained in this release together with other publicly available information about our company for a more informed overview of our company. We disclaim any intention to obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. About Austar United Communications AUSTAR (Australian Stock Exchange "AUN") is a leading provider of subscription television services in Australia, providing principally satellite delivered services to regional and rural Australia. AUSTAR also offers mobile telephone and internet services. AUSTAR's 50% owned joint venture, XYZnetworks, is a significant program provider in the Australian market and owns and/or distributes Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Discovery, Channel [V], Club [V], MAX, Arena, The Lifestyle Channel, Lifestyle Food, CountryMusic Channel and The Weather Channel to over 1.2 million subscribers. In addition, AUSTAR was the first company in Australia to launch digital interactive television. www.austarunited.com.au. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: OpenTV Corp.

To: Smiling Bob who wrote (128)	3/2/2005 12:13:59 PM
From: Smiling Bob	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 143

FOXTEL Launches OpenTV Enabled Personal Digital Recorder Service - FOXTEL iQ Tuesday March 1, 9:00 am ET SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OpenTV Corp. (Nasdaq NMS: OPTV - News), one of the world's leading interactive television companies, today announced that FOXTEL, Australia's leading subscription television provider, will launch in early March 2005 the first-ever personal digital recorder (PDR) service in Australia. The service, branded FOXTEL iQ ( foxteliq.com.au ), will use OpenTV's PVR 1.0 technology in its digital set-top boxes. In addition, FOXTEL is leveraging the power of OpenTV middleware technology and applications to make FOXTEL iQ the only device of its kind that integrates with FOXTEL's state-of-the-art Digital Guide (Electronic Program Guide) and vast array of unique programming offerings including news, sports and games. ADVERTISEMENT Enabled by OpenTV PVR 1.0, FOXTEL iQ is a world-leading digital set-top box, available only to FOXTEL Digital subscribers, that uses a hard-disk drive to record and re-play FOXTEL Digital's vast range of quality programming at the touch of a button on the FOXTEL remote control. FOXTEL iQ provides viewers with a one-touch, live television pause feature, instant replay of a live broadcast and pause/play/stop/record/fast-forward/rewind capability. FOXTEL iQ is a powerful enhancement of the FOXTEL Digital service. "We are pleased that FOXTEL has leveraged OpenTV's middleware to provide its viewers with an integrated digital recording solution," said Mike Ivanchenko, OpenTV's senior vice president & managing director Asia / Pacific. "The launch of FOXTEL iQ represents another step in solidifying our long-term collaborative relationship with FOXTEL and reinforces our position as the premier provider of interactive digital products and services throughout the world." Patrick Delany, FOXTEL's executive director of content, product development and delivery, said, "FOXTEL iQ will change the way in which Australians watch TV. Being able to pause and rewind live television will give Australian viewers all of the features that Australians know and love from DVD players. OpenTV and their PVR 1.0 technology have played a key role in helping FOXTEL deliver FOXTEL iQ to our subscribers and cements the strong business relationship with have with them." About OpenTV OpenTV is one of the world's leading interactive television companies. Deployed in approximately 47 million digital set-top-boxes in 96 countries, the company's software enables a wide array of functionality, including enhanced television, interactive shopping, interactive and addressable advertising, games and gaming, personal video recording, and a variety of consumer care and communication applications. For more information, please visit www.opentv.com. About FOXTEL FOXTEL is Australia's leading subscription television provider and is connected to more than 1.16 million homes on cable and satellite through retail and wholesale distribution. FOXTEL is owned by Telstra Corporation Ltd (50%), The News Corporation Ltd (25%), and Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (25%). The FOXTEL iQ remains the property of FOXTEL Cable Television. FOXTEL launched its new digital cable and satellite service in March 2004.