Court TV to Spend Record $160 Million On Programming Over the Next Two Years.

Entertainment Editors

NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 24, 2002

Network Focus on Forensics and Investigation Reflected in Four New Documentary Series "I, Detective"; "Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice"; "The Elite"; and, "Body of Evidence: From the Case Files

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Court TV Capitalizing on the Popularity of Legal and Investigative

Television Shows and Movies

Continuing its pace as one of the fastest growing basic cable networks in the industry, Court TV will spend a record $160 million dollars over the next two years on primetime programming that will include over 100 hours of original documentary productions and the premiere of four new series in 2002.

All original programming supports Court TV's viewers' interest in investigation. In addition, Court TV will premiere its second original made-for-television movie in the fourth quarter, 2002. In all, the channel will produce over 300 hours of new original programming for the 2002-2003 season. The announcement was made today by Henry Schleiff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Court TV.

Court TV network recently announced the launch of a multi-million dollar re-branding campaign built around the tagline "Join the Investigation". This initiative, which reflects the network position as the home of investigative programming, consists of new primetime positioning, tagline, on-air primetime look and image spots. The campaign is supported by a $16 million marketing campaign. Court TV's total marketing budget is $28 million, up 12% over last year.

"The public's fascination with investigation and the justice system is on the upswing as evidenced by the popularity of television shows such as "CSI", "Crossing Jordan" and "Law & Order" and movies like "The Panic Room", "Training Day" and "Murder By Numbers." Court TV is capitalizing on this trend by producing high quality programs that tap into the public's interest in investigation," commented Schleiff. "Much of our growth can be credited to the viewer demand for our expanded schedule of Court TV programming. While we are committed to our daytime programming, research has told us that our audience is responding to the mix of entertaining and informative programs we air in primetime, including Forensic Files, the network's highest rated original series; The System; Mugshots and our provocative documentary specials."

The four series previewing during the 2002-2003 season include:

- The network set record subscriber growth for the second year in a row, adding
12 million homes year to year, an increase of 28%. Court TV currently reaches
72 million households and expects to be in over 80 million homes in 2003.

- First quarter 2002 was Court TV's most-watched quarter ever, with an average
household delivery of 557,000 homes, up +61%, compared to 345,000 homes first
quarter 2001. This growth was fueled by strong performances from signature
series Forensic Files and Court TV's first original movie, Guilt By
Association.

- Court TV ended the first quarter of 2002 with a record primetime rating of
.8. The network also posted 51 straight months of increased viewership. The
channel continues to deliver its audience in the key Adult 18-49 age group.
Viewers in that demographic group increased +40% vs. first quarter a year ago.

- Court TV's first original movie, Guilt By Association, hit record numbers for
the network garnering a 1.5 rating and attracting 1,044,000 viewing homes its
first airing. During its time period, among all ad-supported cable networks,
the original movie ranked 4th among viewing HHs, 2nd among Adults 18+, 6th
among Women 18-49 and 5th among Women 25-54. Over the course of a two-week run,
the movie reached over 6,100,000 households.

- Court TV Online websites, including courttv.com, thesmokinggun.com and
crimelibarary.com, saw traffic surge to a record 33 million page views in March
2002, a 119% increase over March 2001 traffic volume.

Court TV will continue producing original feature-length television movies that focus on social justice issues. Projects in development include:

- The network set record subscriber growth for the second year in a row, adding
12 million homes year to year, an increase of 28%. Court TV currently reaches
72 million households and expects to be in over 80 million homes in 2003.

- First quarter 2002 was Court TV's most-watched quarter ever, with an average
household delivery of 557,000 homes, up +61%, compared to 345,000 homes first
quarter 2001. This growth was fueled by strong performances from signature
series Forensic Files and Court TV's first original movie, Guilt By
Association.

- Court TV ended the first quarter of 2002 with a record primetime rating of
.8. The network also posted 51 straight months of increased viewership. The
channel continues to deliver its audience in the key Adult 18-49 age group.
Viewers in that demographic group increased +40% vs. first quarter a year ago.

- Court TV's first original movie, Guilt By Association, hit record numbers for
the network garnering a 1.5 rating and attracting 1,044,000 viewing homes its
first airing. During its time period, among all ad-supported cable networks,
the original movie ranked 4th among viewing HHs, 2nd among Adults 18+, 6th
among Women 18-49 and 5th among Women 25-54. Over the course of a two-week run,
the movie reached over 6,100,000 households.

- Court TV Online websites, including courttv.com, thesmokinggun.com and
crimelibarary.com, saw traffic surge to a record 33 million page views in March
2002, a 119% increase over March 2001 traffic volume.

The network, with its emphasis on forensics and investigation, has a strong line-up of specials in development for the 2002-2003 season. Among the highlights are:

Las Vegas Investigators (working title): This program takes viewers to Las Vegas, the setting of the top-rated dramatic series "CSI", so they can see how the real crime scene investigators, homicide detectives and police work together to solve local crimes.

Psychic Detectives: This documentary looks at the investigations where psychics proved instrumental in breaking the case.

Incriminating Evidence: This special looks at linguistic forensics, the newest area of forensics. The program will look at everything from grammar analysis to voice recognition (scheduled January).

The RFK Awards: In Pursuit of Justice: With the participation of Kerry Kennedy Cuomo, Court TV will present a special documentary taking a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of those who have been honored by The RFK Memorial for their work in human rights and justice.

Al Roker: Tolerance (working title): "Today Show" anchor, Al Roker, leads an investigation into a hate crime on Long Island, examining the underpinnings of intolerance. This special takes on added significance in the wake of 9/11.

Court TV's returning original series will continue to be the cornerstone of its programming. The network is renewing its ever-popular Forensic Files with an unprecedented order of 80 shows over the next two years. Court TV will continue producing documentaries as part of its award-winning series The System, which sheds light on different facets of the country's system of justice and Mugshots, Court TV's biographical series that gives in-depth profiles of some of the country's most infamous criminals.

Over the next two years, Court TV will continue to expand its brand by teaming up with both broadcast networks and publications. The network renews its relationship with Ladies' Home Journal with the third installment of their award-winning Safety Challenge series. The next special, which airs in August, will focus on how parents can keep their kids safe when they return to school in the fall. Court TV will continue to provide programming to CBS Newspath, to collaborate with NBC's "Dateline" and is looking forward to continuing their investigative partnership with CBS talent Steve Kroft, who worked with them on the critically acclaimed documentary Burning Questions: The Hotel Pioneer Fire.

In addition, Court TV launched its first national promotional tour with a traveling forensics lab that began a 20-city tour on April 12, 2002. The "Mobile Investigative Unit" (M.I.U.) serves as a brand extension to the network's unique programming, which focuses on mysteries, puzzle solving and suspense and is an ideal way to introduce new audiences to Court TV.

Last month marked the one-year anniversary of two of Court TV's popular programs, Catherine Crier Live and Hollywood at Large. Catherine Crier Live is a provocative talk show that discusses and reacts to the top legal news of the day. Over the past year, the show has hosted a diverse list of guests including CBS 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace; Erin Brockovich, on whom the Oscar-winning film of the same name was based; recording artist Garth Brooks; and, Whitewater figure Susan McDougal. Hollywood at Large, which is hosted by journalist and author Wendy Walsh, is a weekly series that explores how the Court TV genre is showing up in all areas of today's popular culture - in television, movies, books and the Internet.

Court TV's programming line-up also includes popular off-network series such as Homicide, Profiler and NYPD Blue.

"Court TV's diverse slate of shows reflects the growing popularity in all things investigative as we continue to deliver growth in HHS and women, both 18-49 and 25-54," states Charlie Collier, Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales. "Court TV's commitment to delivering valuable audiences to our advertisers is reflected in the investment we are making in original programming such as The System, The Elite and Forensic Files. National advertising sales have grown dramatically year to year and we're thrilled to welcome many new advertisers from categories as diverse as packaged goods; automobiles; pharmaceuticals; and, retailers."

Court TV has continued to post growth in a number of areas for the third straight year:

- The network set record subscriber growth for the second year in a row, adding
12 million homes year to year, an increase of 28%. Court TV currently reaches
72 million households and expects to be in over 80 million homes in 2003.

- First quarter 2002 was Court TV's most-watched quarter ever, with an average
household delivery of 557,000 homes, up +61%, compared to 345,000 homes first
quarter 2001. This growth was fueled by strong performances from signature
series Forensic Files and Court TV's first original movie, Guilt By
Association.

- Court TV ended the first quarter of 2002 with a record primetime rating of
.8. The network also posted 51 straight months of increased viewership. The
channel continues to deliver its audience in the key Adult 18-49 age group.
Viewers in that demographic group increased +40% vs. first quarter a year ago.

- Court TV's first original movie, Guilt By Association, hit record numbers for
the network garnering a 1.5 rating and attracting 1,044,000 viewing homes its
first airing. During its time period, among all ad-supported cable networks,
the original movie ranked 4th among viewing HHs, 2nd among Adults 18+, 6th
among Women 18-49 and 5th among Women 25-54. Over the course of a two-week run,
the movie reached over 6,100,000 households.

- Court TV Online websites, including courttv.com, thesmokinggun.com and
crimelibarary.com, saw traffic surge to a record 33 million page views in March
2002, a 119% increase over March 2001 traffic volume.

Court TV original documentary programming has won several awards in the past twelve months including the Dupont-Columbia University Award, the Chris Award and the 2002 Angel Award. Court TV's current affairs talk show Catherine Crier Live won the prestigious Gracie Allen Award.

Court TV (www.courttv.com or AOL Keyword: Court TV), a basic cable network, provides a window on the American system of justice through distinctive programming that both informs and entertains. As the destination for programming that focuses on the investigative process, Court TV broadcasts trials by day and such brand defining original programs as Forensic Files and popular off-network series as NYPD Blue in the evening. Court TV is 50% owned by AOL Time Warner, and 50% owned by Liberty Media Corp. The network has over 72 million subscribers.