April 18, 2012, Tokyo, Japan — Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM, JASDAQ: 4817), the largest multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan based on the number of customers served, has announced that the total subscribing households*1 as of March 31, 2012 served by J:COM’s 16 consolidated franchises*2 reached 3.64 million, up 226,500 or 6.6% from March 31, 2011. Combined revenue generating units (RGUs) for cable television, high speed Internet access and telephony services reached 7.2 million, up 619,400 or 9.4% from March 31, 2011. The bundle ratio*3 increased to 1.98 as of March 31, 2012 from 1.93 as of March 31, 2011.

※ J:COM decided to deploy the new definition as the official figure since January 2012. The followings are the changes from the former definition. We continue to disclose the figure under the former definition as a referential figure.

1. In the light of the industry’s common practice to include the BS digital retransmission subscribers as cable television service subscribers, J:COM includes pay terrestrial digital and BS digital retransmission service subscribers into cable television subscribers.
2. For service subscriptions under Bulk Plan, the number of subscriptions to cable television and high speed Internet access services and the total subscribing households were calculated using multipliers based on discount rates from listing pricing applied to owners/management associations and residents, respectively. As below, the numbers of cable television, high speed Internet access service subscribers and total subscribing households under the new definition are counted based on the actual number of users. (Telephony subscriber numbers are already counted based on the actual number of users).

*1 Number of households subscribing to one or more of J:COM’s services

*2 Based on U.S. GAAP, J:COM includes subsidiaries, where it owns majority interest, in the consolidated accounts.

*3 Average number of services received per subscribing household

Year-Over-Year Subscribing Household Comparisons: (Rounded to the nearest hundred) Total consolidated subsidiaries*2: 16 franchises; 51 systems:

	Revenue Generating Units (RGUs)				Total Subscribing Households
	Cable Television	High Speed Internet Access	*4	RGU Total
As of March 31, 2012 As of March 31, 2011 Net increase year-over-year Net increase as percentage	3,070,300 2,876,900 193,400 6.7%	1,848,400 1,693,000 155,400 9.2%	2,286,200 2,015,600 270,600 13.4%	7,204,900 6,585,500 619,400 9.4%	3,641,200 3,414,700 226,500 6.6%

*4 The number of telephony service subscribers includes the number of Cable-plus Phone service subscribers offered by YOKOHAMA CABLE VISION Inc.

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(Rounded to the nearest hundred)

	Revenue Generating Units (RGUs)	Total Subscribing Households
	Cable Television	High Speed Internet Access	Telephony	RGU Total	Total Subscribing Households
As of March 31, 2012 As of March 31, 2011 Net increase year-over-year Net increase as percentage	2,876,200 2,718,100 158,100 5.8%	1,845,100 1,715,100 130,000 7.6%	2,286,200 2,015,600 270,600 13.4%	7,007,500 6,448,800 558,700 8.7%	3,689,500 3,454,200 235,300 6.8%

 

About Jupiter Telecommunications Co.,Ltd.

Established in 1995, Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd.( J:COM) is Japan’s largest multiple system and multiple channel operator. In system operation, J:COM provides cable television, high speed Internet access and telephony services to customers through 16 consolidated subsidiaries at the local level serving 3.64 million subscribing households in the Sapporo, Sendai, Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu regions. The number of serviceable households or “homes passed” in J:COM franchise areas is 13.68 million. In channel operation, J:COM invests in and operates 17 thematic channels which are provided to CATV, satellite and telecom operators. Jupiter Telecommunications is a public company, trading on the Osaka Securities Exchange’s JASDAQ market under code No. 4817. For more information (available in English), visit J:COM’s website at http://www.jcom.co.jp/english.html

※ The above household figures are as of March 31, 2012.

 

Contact: Ms.Yukiko Harada
Train Tracks Inc.
Phone: +81 (0)3 5738 4177 Fax: +81 (0)3 5738 4178
Email: pr@traintracks.jp

BERN, Switzerland, April 18, 2012 – The spacecraft for the Intelsat-19 mission contracted for launch by Sea Launch AG has been delivered on April 17th to the “Home Port” launch complex in Long Beach, California.

The Intelsat 19 communications satellite departed from the satellite manufacturer – Space Systems Loral’s facility in Palo Alto, California on April 17, and began its half-day transit. It arrived via surface roads on an oversized transport vehicle with representatives from Intelsat; Space Systems Loral, the satellite provider; and Energia Logistics Ltd., Sea Launch AG’s prime contractor, on hand to receive the spacecraft and its associated support equipment.

Following unloading, the satellite and equipment were delivered to the clean room of the Payload Processing Facility within the 16 acre facility, where mission operations and integration efforts are now underway. The launch of the Intelsat 19 satellite is scheduled for the late May timeframe.

Intelsat 19 will be located at 166° East longitude as part of Intelsat’s on-going fleet investment program. It replaces Intelsat 8, a leading video neighborhood providing distribution to cable head ends across the Asia-Pacific region and reaching more than 37 million pay-tv subscribers around the Pacific Rim.

About Sea Launch AG

Sea Launch AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, provides strategic end–to–end launch solutions to the industry’s satellite operator community based on the venerable Zenit launch system. These services include the provision of all–inclusive launch services as well as schedule assurance, financing, risk management; insurance and creative contracting solutions to meet the changing demands of the commercial launch market. Sea Launch AG owns and manages the primary technology, patent and other intellectual property and tangible assets of the company. These include the launch platform Odyssey and the Sea Launch Commander vessels located in the Home Port facility in Long Beach, California, and the unique know–how associated with launching satellites from an ocean–based launch platform located directly on the equator. Sea Launch AG contracts directly and exclusively with Energia Logistics Ltd. as its technical partner for the delivery and execution of Sea Launch Zenit–3SL launch services. The Sea Launch system offers the most direct and cost-effective route to geostationary orbit for commercial communications satellites, providing diversity of supply, affordability and flexibility for the industry’s satellite operators. For more information, please visit the Sea Launch website at: www.sea-launch.com.

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Contact: Peter Stier, +41 31 380 00 08, peter.g.stier@sea-launch.ch

Celestial Pictures announces winners of Shaw Brothers remake screenplay competition with Beijing Film Academy and Youth Film Studio
Acclaimed producer and director Sylvia Chang to mentor winning screenplay

[Beijing, China, April 17, 2012] Celestial Pictures, the diversified entertainment company, announced today the result of its Shaw Brothers remake screenplay competition held in conjunction with the Beijing Film Academy (BFA) and Youth Film Studio (YFS). Award-winning producer and director Sylvia Chang presented the awards to the winners and shared valuable directorial insights with the attending guests.

The screenplay competition is part of Celestial Pictures’ “New Directors Workshop” (NDW) program which was created to discover and nurture new Chinese filmmakers through mentorships and production opportunities utilizing the world renowned Shaw Brothers Film Library.

“Celestial Pictures is proud to announce the winners of the New Directors Workshop and we look forward to nurturing the unique visions of these talented writers and directors with the help of Sylvia, the Beijing Film Academy and Youth Film Studio,” said Mr. Ross Pollack, CEO of Celestial Pictures. “This is just the beginning of a program which we hope will lead to more collaboration among the three parties to provide opportunities for promising directors to have their visions realized.”

“The selection process was really difficult as most of the scripts we received were very creative and full of imagination. I do appreciate all of the contestants for their passion and creativity.” Sylvia Chang said.

Besides being one of the judges of the competition, Ms. Chang also advised the finalists throughout the script development process.

The winner of the Shaw Brothers remake screenplay competition is Tian Li’s re-interpretation of Love with the Perfect Stranger (which won the Hong Kong Film Award’s Best Screenplay and Best Actress in 1986). The second and third runner-ups are Huang Huang’s version of Loving You (originally directed by Johnnie To) and Wang Mengyuan’s update on The Lady is the Boss (which originally starred Shaw icon Kara Hui). Ms. Chang will mentor the winner Tian Li and in cooperation with Celestial Pictures, help produce his script. Celestial Pictures will also work closely with BFA and YFS and jointly produce the screenplays.

The Shaw Brothers remake screenplay competition, launched in 2011, was open to BFA’s 2011 graduating class as well past graduates of BFA’s directors program. The contestants had to submit original treatments based on one of ten pre-selected movies from the Shaw Brothers Film Library. Six finalists were then selected and given funds to develop their treatments into full-length screenplays.

Media contacts
Pauline Poon
Tel: (852) 2239 6131
Email: Pauline.poon@celestialpictures.com

About Celestial Pictures Limited

Celestial Pictures is a diversified entertainment company bringing the best in Asian entertainment to the world. The company focuses on Asian-language film and television content origination, aggregation and worldwide distribution.

Celestial Pictures owns the Shaw Brothers Film Library, the world’s largest Chinese film collection, with over 760 feature films originally released over half a century’s time frame. These award-winning Shaw Brothers films have been digitally restored frame-by-frame, and distributed in cinemas and on home video, television, and new media markets worldwide. The company is also active in producing new filmed content, both original and based on the Shaw Brothers Film Library

Celestial Pictures also owns three leading Chinese movie channels, CELESTIAL MOVIES, CELESTIAL MOVIES ON DEMAND and CELESTIAL CLASSIC MOVIES. These channels are operated through Celestial Tiger Entertainment, its joint venture with Saban Capital Group and Lionsgate, which has in total six leading regional pay television brands including KIX, KIX HD and THRILL.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Celestial Pictures is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Intelsat teams with PCCW Global to expand IntelsatONESM’s terrestrial global network

HKT (SEHK: 6823) – HONG KONG / LUXEMBOURG, April, 17, 2012 – Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of satellite services, and PCCW Global, an operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider, have agreed to interconnect their MPLS networks.

Intelsat and PCCW Global will be able to offer networking solutions and premier video neighborhoods to customers in Asia and other regions of the world leveraging Intelsat’s fleet of more than 50 satellites and its teleports in North America and Europe. With interconnects in London, New York and Los Angeles, the agreement will enable Intelsat’s customers to expand into new regions via PCCW Global’s extensive and robust network.

This is the first-ever interconnect between IntelsatONE and a partner network that supports both video and network services, meeting the growing demand from customers for converged delivery solutions in more locations around the globe.

Intelsat can now extend the reach of IntelsatONE to new locations in multiple Asian cities on PCCW Global’s network, including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Seoul, and major European cities including Amsterdam, Moscow and Stockholm. Customers in these locations can take advantage of the expanding service capabilities and global network solutions offered by Intelsat’s robust ground and space infrastructure.

The fiber agreement also facilitates access to the Stanley Earth Station teleport in Hong Kong, which offers connectivity to most of Intelsat’s primary satellites in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean regions via PCCW Global.

Mr. Richard Brolly, President of Americas of PCCW Global Inc., said, “This mutually beneficial agreement gives PCCW Global the ability to support global satellite networking solutions for our customers more effectively. It also allows us to support the expansion of IntelsatONE solutions via our network and enhances the position of the Stanley teleport as a gateway for accessing Intelsat’s expanding fleet of satellites in Asia.”

Mr. Kurt Riegelman, Intelsat’s Senior Vice President of Global Sales, said, “This agreement furthers our vision to develop global, converged solutions to support the current and future requirements of our customers. With IntelsatONE, customers can enter any key market in the world – or multiple markets – and enjoy full access to Intelsat’s portfolio of teleport hosting, network managed services and MCPC solutions. In addition, our customers can develop their own point-to-point and point-to-multipoint private network solutions between nodes on the PCCW Global and IntelsatONE networks for contribution applications.”

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About PCCW Global

PCCW Global is an operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider which is majority-owned by PCCW Limited.

With centers in Hong Kong, Herndon, Virginia in the US, Paris in France, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, plus teams based in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, PCCW Global serves the voice and data needs of multinational enterprises, as well as the operational requirements of service providers. Covering more than 1,800 cities and 120 countries, the PCCW Global network supports a portfolio of integrated global communications solutions which include Ethernet solutions, IP solutions, fiber and satellite transmission solutions, managed services and solutions, and voice services. To learn more about PCCW Global, please visit www.pccwglobal.com.

About HKT

HKT (SEHK: 6823) is Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider. It meets the needs of the Hong Kong public and local and international businesses with a wide range of services including local telephony, local data and broadband, international telecommunications, mobile, and other telecommunications businesses such as customer premises equipment sale, outsourcing, consulting, and contact centers.

Together with the highly successful media business of its parent company, PCCW Limited, HKT offers innovative media content and services across the PCCW Group’s unique quadruple-play platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile.

About IntelsatONE

Powered by Cisco, IntelsatONE is a global, terrestrial architecture consisting of an IP/MPLS-based network, fiber, teleports and PoPs. It is fully integrated with Intelsat’s industry-leading global satellite fleet, providing a single source for converged voice, video and data solutions. More information is available at www.intelsat.com/IntelsatONE/index.asp.

About Intelsat

Intelsat is the leading provider of satellite services worldwide. For over 45 years, Intelsat has been delivering information and entertainment for many of the world’s leading media and network companies, multinational corporations, Internet Service Providers and governmental agencies. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for transmissions of video, data and voice services. From the globalization of content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion of cellular networks and broadband access, with Intelsat, advanced communications anywhere in the world are closer, by far.

Intelsat Safe Harbor Statement

Some of the statements in this news release constitute “forward-looking statements” that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. The forward-looking statements made in this release reflect Intelsat’s intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Intelsat’s control. Known risks include, among others, the risks included in Intelsat’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the political, economic and legal conditions in the markets we are targeting for communications services or in which we operate and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the telecommunications business in general and the satellite communications business in particular. Because actual results could differ materially from Intelsat’s intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the future, you are urged to view all forward-looking statements contained in this news release with caution. Intelsat does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:

Ivan Ho
Group Communications Manager
PCCW Group
Tel: +852 2883 8747
Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com

Dianne VanBeber
Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
Intelsat S.A
Tel: +1 202 944 7406
Email: dianne.vanbeber@intelsat.com

FILIPINO FANS OF DISCOVERY CAN EXPLORE MORE OF THEIR WORLD ON SKYCABLE WITH THE LAUNCH OF DISCOVERY KIDS AND EXPANDED DISTRIBUTION FOR TLC

Manila, April 16, 2012 – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of leading global real-world media company Discovery Communications, announced today that it has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines, making it one of the first markets in Asia-Pacific to offer the channel to subscribers. In addition, its popular global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack.

“With the entry of Discovery Kids and expansion of TLC, our portfolio in the Philippines now includes something for everyone from young to old. Both brands deliver on our brand promise to provide quality programming and provides our audience with an opportunity to explore their world from the comfort of their homes,” said Kevin Dickie, senior vice president and head of content, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific.

Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks available in the region. With the launch of Discovery Kids, we have strengthened the edutainment push amongst kids. TLC is one of the most popular travel and lifestyle channels in the Philippines and we are delighted that even more SKYCable subscribers can now enjoy the channel though SKYCable Silver.”

Discovery Kids, which was made available on SKYCable Channel 120 from yesterday (Sunday, April 15, 2012), will offer children the ideal combination of learning and entertainment. A unique network in the kids’ genre, Discovery Kids will offer children a fun and entertaining way to satisfy their natural curiosity and explore their world with stimulating and imaginative programming. The network will ignite viewers’ imagination through its compelling and differentiated content. Discovery Kids seeks to entertain and educate children with content that sparks their curiosity and helps to develop their cognitive, social, emotional and personal skills, bringing families together by promoting co-viewing with parents. The target audience for Discovery Kids is kids four to twelve years old and their parents with the core target audience being kids seven to ten years old.

The core values of Discovery Kids in Asia-Pacific include being transformative (by providing an immersive world that sparks wonder and curiosity), smart (by giving creative surprises for enquiring minds), playful (by stimulating learning and imagination in a fun and innovative way), and educational (by creating a trusted atmosphere for engaged learning). Some programming highlights from Discovery Kids at launch include Discovery-produced HEADRUSH featuring Kari Byron from the popular hit series MYTHBUSTERS, THINK BIG and WILD KRATTS. HEADRUSH, an original Discovery production, provides children with an hour of games and experiences, pulling from MYTHBUSTERS. THINK BIG features journeys of young inventors who might just have the next big hit. From the “sibling alarm” to the “toilet paper headband”, each episode is peppered with fun facts, trivia, inspirational success stories and imagination labs to get the viewers to start inventing too. WILD KRATTS, an animated series created by real-life zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt, is a cartoon series with a twist – combining science education with fun and humour, young viewers can join the adventures of the two brothers as they travel around the globe encountering incredible wild animals. The series also teaches children small ways to make big impacts (such as building bat houses), while entertaining them with the Kratt’s usual antics.

TLC which features inspiring lifestyle and factual entertainment focused on travel, food, home improvement and gripping human stories is already available in the Philippines and has a strong fan following. Celebrating everyday life and special occasions by offering new perspectives and shared experiences from real-life people in remarkable circumstances, TLC brings the viewers a glimpse of life that’s anything but ordinary. TLC will now be offered to all SKYCable Silver Pack subscribers so more viewers in the Philippines will get a chance to enjoy the channel and its hit series including INVITE MR. WRIGHT, GLOBE TREKKER, CAKE BOSS and MAN VS FOOD. TLC is on SKYCable Channel 62.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific launched its first network in the region in 1994 with Discovery Channel. It has since increased its Asia-Pacific footprint and grown its portfolio to eight high-quality networks including TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery HD World, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery Home & Health reaching over 534 million cumulative subscribers in 34 countries.

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About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 130-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery Science and Discovery HD, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. In Asia-Pacific, eight Discovery brands reach over 534 million cumulative subscribers in 34 countries with programming customized in 15 languages.

Contact:
Melissa Tham/Charmaine Huet
melissa_tham@discovery.com/charmaine_huet@discovery.com
DID: (65) 6510 7637/(65) 6510 7545

Dolby and Philips Unveil 3D HD Format Capable of Bringing Full HD 3D to Glasses-Free 3D Devices
Dolby 3D designed to work throughout the chain to deliver a 3D format solution enabling HD 3D on any 3D display device

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHI) today unveiled Dolby® 3D, a 3D HD format and suite of technologies designed to deliver full HD 3D content to 3D-enabled devices, including glasses-free displays. Dolby 3D is being demonstrated at the NAB Show® (April 16—19, 2012) at booth SU1212.

The two leading companies have undertaken the joint project to improve the 3D viewing experience on displays of all sizes, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and televisions. Dolby 3D is a complete system designed to work throughout the chain to deliver clear glasses-free 3D content that operates over existing distribution systems.

“Philips® has a long history in 3D technologies and video innovation, and Dolby has a proven track record of enabling technologies to enhance entertainment experiences. Together, we identified a business need where we could bring a unique offering to the market that improves the end-user experience,” said Ruud Peters, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Philips.

“By unveiling Dolby 3D, we introduce a 3D HD format capable of powering glasses-free 3D displays of any size, enabling broadcasters, operators, content aggregators, and device manufacturers to deliver HD-quality 3D on any device.”

Ramzi Haidamus, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Dolby Laboratories, stated: “We believe that Dolby 3D can help drive the adoption of 3D—creating a comfortable, customizable, truly enjoyable glasses-free 3D viewing experience while enhancing 3D display performance. Armed with the innovative glasses-free 3D display technology from Philips, based on years of extensive research and development in the field, we plan to bring the same philosophy to 3D that Dolby has brought to the audio space—integrating our technologies and strengths throughout the entire content chain. Consumers will know that when they see Dolby 3D content on a 3D-enabled device, it will look its very best.”

“Dolby and Philips are committed to taking the 3D experience to the next level and delivering a high-quality solution for all 3D display devices, including today’s glasses-based devices and tomorrow’s glasses-free displays. Working on cutting-edge technology with two leading companies is very exciting, and I’m thrilled to lead this unique joint effort,” said Guido Voltolina, General Manager of the joint project.

The focus of the project will be to work with original equipment manufacturers of display panels and entertainment devices to enhance the performance of 3D consumer devices to make viewing of 3D content just as convenient and appealing as viewing of 2D content on a high-quality screen is today. This project is uniquely positioned to enable the industry’s adoption of 3D by working on standardization and licensing of the technology.

The Dolby 3D experience will seamlessly integrate into the use cases and viewing patterns of consumers on the go and in the home, making the use of 3D devices an enjoyable daily experience. Content owners and broadcast operators have the unique opportunity to differentiate their offerings by encoding 3D titles in Dolby 3D for maximum fidelity on Dolby 3D enabled devices while maintaining compatibility with existing 3D products. The system will enable a 3D HD format, including tools for 3D content creation and real-time 3D content conversion.

Press Contacts

• Dolby press contact: Daniel Schneider, Public Relations Manager, Dolby Laboratories, +1-415-558-0738, daniel.schneider@dolby.com
• Philips press contact: Bjorn Teuwsen, Director of Communications, Philips Intellectual Property & Standards, +31-40-27-40588, bjorn.teuwsen@philips.com

 

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technologies, please visit www.dolby.com.

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Philips is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. NAB Show is a registered trademark of the National Association of Broadcasters. S12/25548 DLB-G

Dolby Laboratories
Daniel Schneider, +1-415-558-0738
daniel.schneider@dolby.com

or

Philips Intellectual Property & Standards
Bjorn Teuwsen, +31-40-27-40588
bjorn.teuwsen@philips.com

Source: Dolby Laboratories

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CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel “Building People” Photography Competition enters its third year
Winners with entries that best capture ”Building People” theme to go on exclusive photography trail with acclaimed National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths

China, Southeast Asia, 12 April, 2012 . CapitaLand Limited is partnering National Geographic Channel once again for the third instalment of CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel ”Building People” Photography Competition. The regional photography competition returns with the chance for photography enthusiasts to participate in the CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel ”Building People” Photography Seminar by award-winning National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths and win special access to her first-ever photography trail in Singapore. The CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel ”Building People” Photography Competition is open to public on 13 April 2012 and closes on 10 June 2012 (please refer to attached Appendix for competition details).

The competition calls for photographs featuring CapitaLand properties located in Asia Pacific and Europe. Participants aged 18 years old and above are encouraged to capture photographs that accentuate the ”Building People” theme, characterised by the vibrant interactions between CapitaLandfs buildings, including homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, and the people living, working or shopping in these properties. A judging panel, comprising National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths and executives from the National Geographic Channel and CapitaLand, will evaluate all entries based on aesthetics, originality, creativity and the extent to which the gBuilding Peopleh theme is captured. The judges will also be looking out for entries that creatively portray the way CapitaLand buildings inspire the landscape and how people interact with these buildings every day.

To enter the competition, participants will simply need to submit an original photograph with a caption to the CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel gBuilding Peopleh Photography Competition website (www.capitaland.com/ngc-photo) from 13 April to 10 June 2012.

Last year, the highly popular contest received over 1,200 photograph submissions from countries in Asia Pacific and Europe, including Singapore, China, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and France.

With each successful submission, participants will be invited to an exclusive CapitaLand- National Geographic Channel gBuilding Peopleh Photography Seminar where Annie Griffiths will be sharing invaluable photography tips on capturing buildings and people. All entrants will also get an opportunity to showcase their works of art in an upcoming CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel ”Building People” Photography Exhibition at ION Orchard Singapore in the latter half of 2012.

One of the first women photographers to work for National Geographic, Annie Griffiths, together with the judging panel, will select the top three winners. They stand to win up to SGD 5,000 worth of CapitaVouchers, up to SGD 4,000 worth of cameras and other prizes from Nikon and complimentary stays at Ascott serviced residences in Asia Pacific.

In addition, the public can vote for their favourite photograph submissions on the competition website from July 2012. The winner of the highest-voted photograph will be awarded Voters’ Choice, together with CapitaVouchers and a complimentary stay at Ascott serviced residences in Asia Pacific. A special ”Best CapitaMall Photo” prize may be awarded to one of the four winners should his/her photo capture key elements of shoppers engaging in activities within CapitaMalls. All winners will also embark on an exclusive photography trail with Annie Griffiths in August 2012 (please refer to Appendix for detailed prize list).

Mr Tan Seng Chai, Deputy Chief Corporate Officer, CapitaLand Limited, said, ”The CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel ”Building People” Photography Competition received an overwhelming 1,200 entries from Asia Pacific and Europe last year. The striking and unique entries creatively captured vivid photographic visuals of how people live, work and shop around CapitaLandfs buildings. Our credo of eBuilding Peoplef embodies CapitaLandfs purpose of improving peoplefs lives and society through building good buildings. With the success garnered over the past two years, we look forward to receiving more submissions this year that resonate our ”Building People” credo.”

National Geographic Channel, photography judge, Annie Griffiths, added, ”I have only been to Singapore once and spent only a day there, and long to return to the island state for a more thorough visit. This trip is a purposeful stop to observe how photography can capture the essence of beauty in buildings and its architecture, as well as to soak in the rich tapestry of people, their cultures and traditions. I look forward to letting my camera tell the amazing stories of Singapore, and sharing them with the world.”

”The collaborative partnership between National Geographic Channel and CapitaLand allows us to capture and showcase a selection of beautiful photographs of our urban environment, inviting viewers to view their living spaces in fresh perspectives,” Simeon Dawes, Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales and Partnerships at FOX One Stop Media said, ”This demonstrates National Geographic Channelfs unique value and embodies what our photographers and explorers do in their daily lives to bring to their audience a point of view that has never been showcased before. We look forward to a continued partnership and an annual showcase of such striking photographs and talent.”

For more information, please visit www.capitaland.com/ngc-photo.

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About CapitaLand

CapitaLand is one of Asiafs largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local company’s core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

The company’s real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust.

About National Geographic Channels International (NGCI)

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inspires viewers through its smart, innovative programming that questions what we know, how we view the world and what drives us forward. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Ventures and FOX Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society’s commitment to exploration, conservation and education through its six channels: National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Wild HD, Nat Geo Adventure and Nat Geo Music.

Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S., which is a joint venture of NGV and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in 435 million homes in 173 countries and 37 languages.

For more information, please visit www.natgeotv.com.

Issued by: CapitaLand Limited (Co. Regn.: 198900036N) and National Geographic Channel

Date: 12 April 2012

Media Contacts

National Geographic Channel
Kelly Jang
Director, Pan Regional Trade Marketing & PR
Tel: +852 2621 8875
Email: kelly.jang@fox.com

CapitaLand Limited
Lorna Tan
SVP, Corporate Communications
Tel: +65 6823 3205/ +65 9791 8597
Email: lorna.tan@capitaland.com

TACTIC Public Relations
Viviane Then
Consultant
Tel: +65 6325 8271/ +65 9735 5318
Email: viviane.then@tacticpr.com.sg

TACTIC Public Relations
Genevieve Lim
Associate
Tel: +65 66325 8265/ +65 9118 4684
Email: genevieve.lim@tacticpr.com.sg

ANNEX

About Annie Griffiths

One of the first women photographers to work for National Geographic, Annie Griffiths has photographed on every continent during her illustrious career.

She has worked on dozens of magazine and book projects for the Society, including stories on Lawrence of Arabia, Baja California, Galilee, Petra, Sydney, New Zealand, and Jerusalem.

In addition to her magazine work, Annie is deeply committed to photographing for aid organizations around the world. She is the Executive Director of Ripple Effect Images, a collective of photographers who document the programs that are empowering women and girls in the developing world, especially as they deal with the devastating effects of climate change.

Annie is known for her warmth and for her ability to quickly create photographs that humanize situations and cultures.

Annie’s work has also appeared in LIFE, Geo, Smithsonian, Fortune, Merian, Stern, and many other publications. With author Barbara Kingsolver, she produced Last Stand: Americafs Virgin Lands, a book celebrating the last pristine wilderness in North America.

Proceeds from the book have raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for grassroots land conservation. In 2008, Annie published A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel, a photo memoir about balance, and the joy of creating a meaningful life. In 2010, she published Simply Beautiful Photographs, which was named the top photo/art book of the year by Amazon and by Barnes and Noble. Annie is currently at work on three new books.

Annie has received awards from the National Press Photographers Association, the Associated Press, the National Organization of Women, The University of Minnesota and the White House News Photographers Association.

APPENDIX

CAPITALAND-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL ”BUILDING PEOPLE” PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION DETAILS

Important Dates:
Submission period: 13 April to 10 June 2012 (both dates inclusive). Dates are subject to change.

Public Voting period: July 2012 (final dates to be confirmed closer to date)

Exclusive CapitaLand-NGC Photography Seminar by Annie Griffiths: August 2012 (final dates to be confirmed closer to date)

Exclusive Photo Trail with Annie Griffiths (for winners only): August 2012 (final dates to be confirmed closer to date)

Prizes:

1st Prize Winner

• CapitaVouchers worth SGD 2,000
• Nikon D5100 camera kit, lens and goodie bag worth SGD 2,000
• Two consecutive nightsf stay in an Ascott serviced residence in Asia Pacific*

2nd Prize Winner

• CapitaVouchers worth SGD 1,200
• Nikon 1 J1 camera and lenses worth SGD 1,200
• Two consecutive nightsf stay in an Ascott serviced residence in Asia Pacific*

3rd Prize Winner

• CapitaVouchers worth SGD 800
• Nikon COOLPIX P7100 camera and camera bag worth SGD 800
• Two consecutive nightsf stay in an Ascott serviced residence in Asia Pacific*

 

Voters’ Choice Winner
Photo entry with the most number of public votes will emerge as Votersf Choice Winner

• CapitaVouchers worth SGD 500
• Two consecutive nightsf stay in an Ascott serviced residence in Asia Pacific*

 

*Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.capitaland.com/ngc-photo for more information.

All four winners will also join National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths on an exclusive CapitaLand photography trail in Singapore

Best CapitaMall Photo Special Prize
Chosen from the Top 3 winning photos and Votersf Choice Winner

Photo entry that captures the best of shoppers engaging in activities within CapitaMalls will stand to win additional SGD 500 worth of CapitaVouchers

Website:

www.capitaland.com/ngc-photo

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pages/NGC-CapitaLand-Building-People-Photography-Competition/128090113871742

Previous entries:

2010 – http://www.capitalandinside.com/index.php/gallery/capitaland-national-geographic-channelphotography-contest-2010

2011 – http://www.capitalandinside.com/index.php/gallery/capitaland-national-geographic-channelbuilding-people-photography-competition-2011

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