CinemaNow Expands Its Syndication Network With New Partner, Rush Street Media.Business/Entertainment Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 23, 2000 CinemaNow, Inc. (www.cinemanow.com), a site that distributes and syndicates on-line films, and hosts an online community bringing together independent film watchers and independent filmmakers, announced today that it has added Rush Street Media (www.rushstreetmedia.com), a web based Coming from a Web server. See Web application. media company, to its roster of syndication partners. CinemaNow offers the largest library of on-demand full-length feature films--that have seen theatrical and video release--available on the Internet, as well as a variety of short selections and the best films culled from regional film festival partners. Rush Street Media joins CinemaNow's other syndication partners, including Hollywood.com, BroadbandNOW, and Vidnet. Bruce Eisen, executive vice president, CinemaNow, said, "The addition of Rush Street Media strengthens our position as one of the most widely-distributed film syndication networks on the Internet. We've opened up a new ancillary market for both unreleased independent films and films that have been distributed in theatres and on video. CinemaNow's syndication of its library is the cornerstone in establishing a viable video-on-demand and pay-per-view network." Frank Anthony Frank Anthony (Born 1908-Died 1993) was a prominent leader of the Anglo-Indian community in India, and was till his death their nominated representative in India's Parliament. Contaldo, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Rush Street Media, Inc., said, "This alliance gives both companies a much greater presence in each market. Additionally, CinemaNow--through its parent company, Trimark--gives Rush Street Media access to one of the largest film libraries in Hollywood." CinemaNow's films will be streamed through Rush Street Media's Iplex cinema on the RushStreetMedia.com web site. CinemaNow's library includes genre and arthouse films from Trimark, a wide selection of Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. films of all genres from Tai Seng, and acquired shorts and features that include selections from festival partners around the globe. Rush Street Media is committed to creating the ultimate urban entertainment destination. The site incorporates merchandising, online radio stations, I-zines, and digital entertainment to deliver a comprehensive range of web-based, community-oriented services. Its one-of-a-kind on-line magazines include "Chicago Confidential," "Left on Rush," and "Clubhouse Insider." CinemaNow, Inc. is majority owned by Trimark Pictures Trimark Pictures Inc., was a production company formed by Mark Amin in 1985 and was the parent company of Trimark Holdings Inc. Formerly Vidmark Entertainment, Trimark Pictures specialized as a small studio, producing and distributing theatrical, independent, television and home (NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). : TMRK), which is being acquired by Lions Gate Films. The community-driven, streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. site brings together independent filmmakers and independent film watchers. As a site for independent filmmakers, it provides the resources to create, market, exhibit, and distribute films. CinemaNow is a conduit from independent filmmakers to audiences through both its user base and as a pathway to more conventional distribution: theatrical, video, and television. CinemaNow also provides access to popular films and exclusive, original content including titles from the Trimark Pictures library and an expanding selection of exclusively licensed theatrical and short films. Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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