BBC Worldwide to Converge Film and Interactive Games Onto DVDs Utilising Macrovision's SafeCast Technology.

Entertainment Editors/High-Tech Writers

LONDON--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2000

Macrovision UK, a subsidiary of Macrovision Corporation of Sunnyvale, Calif., (Nasdaq: MVSN), a leading provider of video, multimedia and software copy protection as well as DRM (digital rights management) technologies, announced today that BBC Worldwide will license Macrovision's SafeCast(TM) DRM technology to enable an innovative marketing approach for digital content.

The old saying "seen the film, bought the T-shirt" is taken to the 21st century with this new technology. On Dec. 4, BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, will launch a DVD video of the popular Wallace & Gromit series of short films by the Oscar-winning Nick Park. Included on this disc is a locked version of the popular computer game software based on the lovable characters.

Consumers can now "see the film and buy the game" as the SafeCast technology will allow the consumer to unlock the game at a reduced price for use on their PC by connecting to the Web or phoning a call-centre with their credit card details.

Gerry Clark from BBC Worldwide commented: "By including the PC game and customiser software on the same media, BBC Worldwide is able to add value to the DVD video offering. Wallace and Gromit fans will be presented with an easy impulse purchase option as the software is already on their DVD disc waiting for them to unlock it."

According to the latest research by Screen Digest, the number of DVD players shipped in the U.S. was approximately 8 million units at the end of June, having doubled in the past nine months. The increase in units sold in Western Europe during last year has also increased a staggering 419%.

These figures coupled with the recent launch of the DVD-based Sony Playstation 2 and the fact that 85% of new PCs will be shipped with a DVD drive this Christmas make the DVD the hottest media format for delivering content to consumers.

Matthew Hall, sales executive of Macrovision UK, stated: "Macrovision has a unique position in having established relationships with both the major Hollywood studios who use Macrovision copy protection on DVD videos and with Interactive games publishers, who use our SafeDisc(R) CD-ROM copy protection technology. There are many new revenue opportunities available when SafeCast technology is used to deliver `try-and-buy' versions of PC games on DVD videos. As BBC Worldwide has recognised early on, certain films and games have an appeal to a similar audience. We expect to see offers such as `seen the film, bought the game, bought the soundtrack, clicked through to the website to buy the T-Shirt' all from a single DVD disc in the near future once this program is widely accepted."

About BBC Worldwide

BBC Worldwide Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), was formed in 1994 to develop a coordinated approach to the BBC's commercial activities and to ensure that the BBC continues to develop into a leading player in the world media market. BBC Worldwide has activities that span 200 countries and is Europe's largest exporter of television programs and manages international television channels and joint ventures. The company also develops commercial publishing opportunities linked to BBC programming in the U.K. and internationally -- products include books, magazines, audio tapes, videos, CD-ROMs and music -- and handles the licensing of BBC brands, characters and other properties.

Additional information on BBC Worldwide can be found on the Internet at www.bbcworldwide.com or www.bbc.co.uk. BBC, BBC Worldwide and their respective logos are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

About Macrovision

Macrovision develops and markets copy protection, rights management and electronic license management technologies for the home video, consumer interactive software and enterprise software markets.

SafeCast is a comprehensive rights management and security solution that helps prevent unauthorized use or distribution of software. Through the use of encrypted files and unique access keys, the technology gives publishers and developers unprecedented levels of control over the distribution of their products. SafeCast also includes a wide range of tools that helps publishers encourage trials and generate incremental sales using electronic software distribution (ESD) technology.

SafeDisc CD-ROM copy protection has been licensed to over 100 mastering and replication facilities worldwide and is used by many major interactive software publishers including Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Mattel, Havas and Eidos. Over 60 million CD-ROMs have been copy protected with SafeDisc since market introduction in the fourth quarter of 1998.

Macrovision's Video Copy Protection technologies are used by motion picture studios, cable and satellite TV operators, consumer electronics companies, and personal computer manufacturers to prevent the unauthorized duplication, reception or use of copyrighted video materials. Over 250 million DVDs, over 3 billion videocassettes, and over 45 million digital set top boxes have utilized Macrovision's video copy protection technologies.

Macrovision has its corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., with European headquarters in London and Asia-Pacific headquarters in Tokyo.

Note to Editors: Additional background information on Macrovision Corporation and its other products, see www.macrovision.com.

SafeCast and SafeDisc are registered trademarks or trademarks of Macrovision Corporation.

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