TVG Network to Launch 11 New Shows and Unveil a Brand New Look on May 10

"On the heels of a very successful year for TVG, we're excitedabout these changes to our program schedule which are intended tocontemporize our approach to coverage of horseracing, improve theviewing experience for TVG's fans, and take the network to the nextlevel," said David Nathanson, TVG Network's general manager. "Our 11new shows will allow us to approach that same content in fresh newformats that will appeal to both the seasoned racing fan and thosejust getting acquainted with the sport."

The new programming (see schedule below) will complement TVG'sflagship programs, "Trackside Live!," "The Quarters," "The Works,"Blinkers Off," and "The Finish Line" in packaging the besthorseracing in unique, fast-paced formats designed to attract awide-range of sports, gaming and racing fans. Most of the shows willoriginate from TVG's Los Angeles studio complex, including severalfrom new sets designed to capture the essence of each show.

"We remain dedicated to bringing the best in horseracing to ourviewers and will continue to showcase up to 12 live races an hour,14-16 hours per day," said Tony Allevato, TVG Network's senior vicepresident and executive producer. "Our new programming lineup willbring energy, style and the perspective that fans can get only fromTVG."

TVG is the largest Advanced Deposit Wagering (ADW) provider in theU.S. handling $397 million in total wagers in 2005.

Programs and Schedule

Three of TVG's new shows will air five days per week fromWednesday to Sunday while the remainder will be broadcast once, twiceor three times a week. The three weekly shows, The Morning Line (9:00a.m.-10:00 a.m. PT), Starting Gate (10:00 a.m.-noon PT) and RacingCoast to Coast (1:00-3:00 p.m. PT, Wednesday-Friday; noon-3:00 p.m.,Saturday-Sunday), will debut on Wednesday, May 10.

TVG's remaining new programs, including first airing and schedule:
:58 Flat (debut May 10, airs Wednesday-Friday, noon-1:00 p.m. PT)
Lady Luck (debut May 10, airs Wednesday and Friday, 5:00-7:00 p.m. PT)
Legends (debut May 10, airs Wednesday, 10:00-10:30 p.m. PT and
Saturday, 9:00-9:30 p.m. PT)
Horseracing 101 (debut May 11, airs Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. PT and
Sunday, 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. PT)
Racing Roundtable (debut May 11, airs Thursday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. PT)
Horseracing Today (debut May 13, airs Saturday, 8:00-9:00 a.m. PT)
Fandicapping (debut May 13, airs Saturday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. PT)
Horseracing - All Access (debut May 14, airs Sunday, 3:00-5:00 p.m.PT)

Program Description and Talent

THE MORNING LINE - Hosted by Greg Wolf, this talk show sets thestage for the entire race day featuring weather reports from tracksaround the country and timely updates detailing the morning line andany significant scratches for the day's most important races.

STARTING GATE - Hosted by Bob Baedeker, this daily show will focuson live racing from TVG's East Coast and Midwest tracks with analysisand handicapping angles for all the featured races.

RACING COAST TO COAST - Hosted by Simon Bray, viewers are takencoast to coast as TVG features the opening races of the West Coastalong with the latter races from the East Coast and Midwest includingthe major stakes races of the day.

:58 FLAT - "Mad" Matt Carothers hosts an unpredictable andrapid-fire hour of racing with value picks, unique analysis anddefiant opinions at a blistering pace.

LADY LUCK - Priscilla Hojiwala leads horse racing's firstall-female team of experts through two hours of racing from a woman'sperspective.

LEGENDS - An intimate one-on-one conversation with the greatestnames in horseracing such as Laffit Pincay, Jr., Steve Cauthen, JackVan Berg and more. Hosted by Todd Schrupp with interviews by GaryStevens and Frank Lyons.

HORSERACING 101 - Chris Kotulak hosts a show geared toward thenovice. Simple explanations about the many aspects of horseracing areprovided from the mechanics of the sport to simple betting tips. Thisshow is a must for the new viewer to watch. It will be filled withinformational segments like Horseracing A to Z, The Winner's Edge andHow 2 Bet.

RACING ROUNDTABLE - Todd Schrupp hosts a topical talk show drivenby opinions on everything from betting to industry concerns. Guestswill include jockeys, trainers, owners, track personalities,handicappers, and industry insiders.

HORSERACING TODAY - Gary Seibel hosts this Saturday morningpreview show highlighting all of the weekend stakes action to come.Emphasis on handicapping angles, exotic and multi-race wagers andinterviews with trainers and jockeys live from the tracks.

FANDICAPPING - Think you know more than our team of experts? KenRudulph hosts this unpredictable, interactive show where the fansvoice their opinions. TVG analysts will field emails and phone callsinitiating discussions on industry issues, general handicappingquestions and historical debates.

HORSERACING - ALL ACCESS - TVG's signature series takes viewersbehind the scenes to bring the sounds of racing that are rarely heard.Wireless microphones are attached to jockeys, trainers and otherracing personnel enabling the fan to truly experience horse racingfrom an insider's perspective.

About TVG Network

Available in over 18 million homes nationwide, TVG Network is theleading sports television network that combines the excitement of livehorseracing from premier racetracks and the convenience of in-home,account wagering. In addition to live horseracing, TVG Networkfeatures commentary, interviews, in-depth race analysis, handicappingand wagering tutorials, and originally produced programming forracing's major events. Viewers in certain areas can wagerinteractively on the races via telephone, the Internet or InteractiveTelevision by establishing a wagering account online at www.TVG.com orby telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG. TVG is the official TV and InteractiveWagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association(NTRA).

TVG Network, a subsidiary of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.,(NASDAQ: GMST) has exclusive agreements for television and interactivewagering with the following racetracks: Aqueduct, Arlington Park,Belmont Park, Calder, Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Ellis Park, EmeraldDowns, Fair Grounds, Fairplex Park, Hawthorne, Hollywood Park, HoosierPark, Japan Racing Association, Keeneland, Kentucky Downs, LosAlamitos, Oak Tree at Santa Anita, Prairie Meadows, Ruidoso Downs,Saratoga Raceway, Saratoga Race Course, Turf Paradise, Turfway Parkand Zia Park.

About Gemstar-TV Guide

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:GMST) is a leading media, entertainment and technology company thatdevelops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products andservices targeted at the television guidance and home entertainmentneeds of consumers worldwide. The Company's businesses include:television media and publishing properties; interactive program guideservices and products; and technology and intellectual propertylicensing. Additional information about the Company can be found atwww.gemstartvguide.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involverisks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related tothe transformation of our TV Guide magazine publishing business;timely availability and market acceptance of products and servicesincorporating the Company's technologies and content; our investmentin new and existing businesses, including TV Guide magazine, TV GuideSpot and TV Guide Mobile; the impact of competitive products, servicesand pricing; ongoing and potential future litigation; and the otherrisks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports,including the most recent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, each asit may be amended from time to time. The Company assumes no obligationto update these forward-looking statements.

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