New York, NY - March 27, 2007 --  Showtime Networks Inc. is launching a dynamic new service designed especially for Windows Media Center called Showtime Interactive.

The service provides rich program information for all current SHOWTIME content, including program synopses, cast information, scheduled airings and access to trailers, video highlights and other DVD like extras. It also includes a Download-to-Own feature that allows users to purchase select SHOWTIME Original Series for $1.99 per episode. Consumers can download episodes of critically acclaimed original series including Weeds, The L Word®, Brotherhood and Sleeper Cell offering the network a great sampling platform for subscriber acquisition.

Showtime Networks was selected by Microsoft as one of four Windows Vista Premier Launch Partners featured in the “TV and Movies” category in the USA.

Users can browse, sample and purchase SHOWTIME series episodes using their remote by selecting the icon that represents the show of their choice. With fast, user-friendly click-to-download offerings, Showtime Interactive showcases the power and usability made possible by Windows Media Center for consuming digital media content. Showtime Interactive is available to any user running Windows Media Center on a computer using Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate.

With Showtime Interactive, users will get a range of content that they control including the inside scoop on the hottest new SHOWTIME original series, Hollywood’s biggest movies, unique special events, and Championship Boxing.

“The rich interactivity made possible with Windows Vista allows Showtime to provide a premium user-experience that is consistent with the brand” said Robert Hayes, Senior Vice President/General Manager for Showtime Networks’ Digital Media Group.

"Showtime Interactive with Windows Media Center is a perfect example of the amazing new entertainment experiences now possible with Windows Vista," said Michael Dix, general manager for Windows Client at Microsoft Corp. "Together with Showtime, we're delivering more ways for people to enjoy the TV shows they love."

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