ZEE announces the appointment of new President

Mumbai, November 10, 2011: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) today announced the appointment of Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar as President, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE). He will report to Mr. Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEE for his role.

Speaking on the appointment, ZEE MD & CEO, Punit Goenka said, “We welcome Rajesh to the ZEE family and are confident that his joining will further add to our capability of being a fiercely competitive Organisation. His vast experience in marketing and brand building will add immense value to the Organisation.”

Commenting on his new role, Rajesh Jejurikar, the newly appointment President at ZEE said, “After having spent a fulfilling decade at Mahindra, where I have grown and learned so much, both personally and professionally, I am happy to now be a part of India’s pioneering television broadcasting company ZEE. The dynamics of the media and entertainment sector excites me and I look forward to working with the ZEE team.”

In a career spanning 24 years, Rajesh has worked in the packaged goods industry and advertising before he joined Mahindra & Mahindra in 2000. Mr. Jejurikar is a 1986 batch MBA from S. P. Jain Institute of Management, Mumbai University.

Rajesh is expected to come on board by the first week of February, 2012.

About Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (“ZEE”)

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited is one of India’s leading television media and entertainment companies. It is amongst the largest producers of aggregators of Hindi programming in the world, with an extensive library housing over 100,000 hours of television content. With rights to more than 3,000 movie titles from foremost studios and of iconic film stars, ZEE houses the world’s largest Hindi film library. Through its strong presence worldwide, ZEE entertains over 500 million viewers across 167 countries. ZEE has been selected Business Superbrands 2010‐11, Industry Validated.

Pioneer of television entertainment industry in India, ZEE’s well known brands include Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Zee Premier, Zee Action, Zee Classic, Zee Smile, 9X, Ten Sports, Ten Cricket, Ten Action+, Zee Cafe, Zee Studio, Zee Trendz, Zee Jagran, Zee Salaam, Zing, ETC Music and Zee Khana Khazana. The Company also has a strong offering in the regional language domain with channels such as Zee Marathi, Zee Talkies, Zee Bangla, Zee Telugu, Zee Kannada and ETC Punjabi. ZEE and its affiliate companies have leading presence across the media value chain including television broadcasting, cable distribution, direct‐to‐home satellite services, digital media, multiplexes, amusement parks and print media amongst others. More information about ZEE and its businesses is available on www.zeetelevision.com.

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For further details, please contact:

Jayshree Kumar – Mumbai / Abhishek Agrawal – Delhi
Corporate Brand Development, ZEE
Mobile: 097692 86661 / 098114 38591
Email: jayshreek@zeenetwork.com / abhishek.agrawal@zeenetwork.com

DISCOVERY NETWORKS ASIA-PACIFIC EXPANDS OFFERING ON AORA TV WITH LAUNCH OF TLC, TURBO AND DISCOVERY HD WORLD

November 10, 2011 – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of the number-one nonfiction media company Discovery Communications, and PT. Karyamegah Adijaya (Aora TV Satelit), one of Indonesia’s leading pay-TV operators, announced the launch of TLC, Turbo and Discovery HD World on November 8.

TLC, DNAP’s global lifestyle channel, will be available on Channel 322 to subscribers of Aora’s Mantap package. Discovery Turbo, a unique channel dedicated to all things motored, and Discovery HD World, DNAP’s high definition network, will be introduced as part of Aora’s new Marvel package. Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD World will be on Channels 325 and Channel 830 respectively. DNAP already distributes Discovery Channel and Animal Planet on Aora.

Tom Keaveny, president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Aora has been a key partner for Discovery and we’re delighted to work with them to provide our viewers in Indonesia with an unmatched offering of compelling, high-quality content. Discovery HD World will also be available in Indonesia for the first time, offering audiences a viewing experience unlike any other – the best nonfiction content shot in HD.”

Offering a compelling line-up of HD programming, Discovery HD World in Indonesia will feature dynamic new content that maximises the potential of high-definition technology and lends itself perfectly to the type of rich, spectacular images Discovery is renowned for. These include A COUNTRY IMAGINED, a 13-part series that takes viewers on a fascinating journey through South Africa and explores the landscapes that have inspired artists, writers and musicians for centuries; andTRUE CRIME WITH APHRODITE JONES, a series that follows New York Times best-selling author Aphrodite Jones as she investigates some of the most bizarre murders and crimes of the century, from Anna Nicole Smith’s mysterious death to the unexpected release of feared serial killer Rodney Alcala.

Discovery is a pioneer in the HD arena and was the first international broadcaster to offer HD services in Asia-Pacific with the launch of Discovery HD in Japan in 2005. With the launch in Indonesia, Discovery now operates HD services in 12 markets in the region including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

One of the fastest-growing lifestyle channels in the United States, TLC features inspiring lifestyle and factual entertainment focused on travel, food, the environment, home improvement and gripping human interest stories. Exciting new programmes include FABULOUS CAKES, a behind-the-scenes look at America’s top bakeries and their extraordinary custom cakes that take the art of pastry above and beyond the everyday dessert; and BIZARRE FOODS WITH ANDREW ZIMMERN 4 which follows host Andrew Zimmern as he infiltrates markets and restaurants, taking viewers behind the scenes to savour the local cuisine – even if it is freaky fare that travellers won’t find on any typical menu.

Offering adrenaline-fuelled entertainment for those who love the thrill of speed, Discovery Turbo brings viewers along for the ride to experience the most exciting vehicles on Earth. Upcoming programmes include CHASING CLASSIC CARS 3 which follows Ferrari expert and master car restorer, Wayne Carini, as he takes viewers on his personal mission to uncover the world’s most rare and exotic cars; and FIFTH GEAR 19, delivering concise opinions, razor sharp driving, hard hitting consumer advice and a lovingly compiled selection of some of the best cars in the world.

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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 142 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, seven Discovery brands reach 528 million cumulative subscribers in 34 countries with programming customized in 14 languages.

aora TV satelit

PT. Karyamegah Adijaya (aoraTV satelit) is Indonesia’s fast growing pay-TV company based in Jakarta. As a subscription-based TV service, aora TV satelit began operations in December 2010 and it covers Indonesia nationwide utilising the Ku-Band frequency from Measat-3A satellite. With the tagline “Asyiknya 24 Jam” (Enjoying 24 hours of Excitement), aora holds a positive mission providing edutainment experiences to all of its subscribers. Moving forward to the next level, aora TV satelit retains an innovative spirit and passion to bring aora HD (High Definition) service to the market, with the objective to strengthen its position within the pay TV industry in Indonesia. aora TV satelit creates a new trend and lifestyle to watch TV by offering its affordable packages. Now it’s time for satellite TV, now it’s time for aora HD entertainment.

Contact:

Charmaine Huet/Stephanie Tan
charmaine_huet@discovery.com/stephanie_tan@discovery.com
DID: (65) 6510 7545/(65) 6510 7699

EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS’ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF 8 NOVEMBER 2011

Paris, 8 November 2011

• Fiscal 2010-2011 accounts approved
• All resolutions approved
• Distribution of 0.90 euro per share, up 18.4% on distribution for 2009-2010
• Appointment to the Board of Jean-Paul Brillaud and Jean-Martin Folz
• Board of Directors appoints Jean-Martin Folz as non-executive Chairman of the Board
• Board of Directors appoints Giuliano Berretta as Honorary Chairman

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) was held in Paris on 8 November under the chairmanship of Giuliano Berretta, Chairman of the Board. The accounts for fiscal 2010-2011 were approved, as well as the Company’s Articles of Association and all resolutions put to the vote.

The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders also approved the proposal to distribute 0.90 euro per share, an increase of 18.4% over the previous year. This distribution, which represents a pay-out ratio of 58%, will be paid on November 22, 2011.

Board appointments

Shareholders renewed the mandates of the Fonds Stratégique d’Investissement (represented by Thomas Devedjian), Abertis Telecom (represented by Marta Casas Caba) and Bertrand Mabille as Board members for six-year terms ending at the end of the Ordinary General Meeting to be held to examine the accounts for the financial year ending 30 June 2017. Shareholders appointed Abertis Infraestructuras (represented by Francisco Reynes Massanet), Tradia Telecom (represented by Tobias Martínez Gimeno) and Retevision I (represented by Andrea Luminari) as Board members for six-year terms.

Shareholders also approved the appointment of Jean-Paul Brillaud and Jean-Martin Folz as Board members for six-year terms.

The Board of Directors that met after the General Assembly approved the appointment of Jean-Martin Folz as non-executive Chairman of the Board. The Board also appointed Giuliano Berretta as Honorary Chairman.

Michel de Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “With the excellent results achieved in the 2010-2011 financial year, Eutelsat delivered another year of growth, and a record one for our company. For the second consecutive year we have achieved double-digit growth in revenues, with EBITDA up by 11.9%. To maintain our leadership in markets with ongoing potential for expansion we are investing the equivalent of over 40% of revenues in renewing and expanding in-orbit resources, and plan annual average capital expenditure of 550 million euros to June 2014. These investments do not curtail our capacity to share profits with shareholders. Our objective is to continue to increase dividends each year, with a payout ratio between 50% and 75%.

With Jean-Martin Folz now appointed as our Group’s new Chairman, Eutelsat’s trajectory of growth is well-placed to continue. Jean-Martin succeeds Giuliano Berretta whose outstanding contribution forms an intrinsic part of Eutelsat’s development. We are proud to welcome Giuliano as our Honorary Chairman.”

Financial calendar for 2011-2012

– February 16, 2012: earnings for the first half ended December 31, 2011.

– May 10, 2012: revenues for third quarter ended March 31, 2012.

– July 30, 2012: earnings for the full year ended June 30, 2012

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world’s three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. As of 30 June 2011, Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels. More than 1,100 channels are broadcast via its HOT BIRD™ video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East alone which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group’s satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat’s broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 700 commercial, technical and operational professionals from 30 countries.

www.eutelsat.com

For further information

Press
Vanessa O’Connor/Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91/voconnor@eutelsat.fr
Frédérique Gautier/Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91/fgautier@eutelsat.fr

Investors & Analysts
Lisa Sanders Finas/Tel: +33 1 53 98 35 30/investors@eutelsat-communications.com
Léonard Wapler/Tel: +33 1 53 98 31 07/investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Ben 10 Set to Hero Up Live on Stage in Hong Kong 
Asia Pacific tour continues by popular demand

HONG KONG (November 8, 2011) – Ben 10, voted one of the world’s Top 10 Boys’ Action brands, is set to go hero live on stage in Hong Kong in Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 Live: Power of the Omnitrix stage show, based on the exciting adventures of the famous alien-morphing boy hero.

Making its Hong Kong debut at the Kowloon International Trade and Convention Centre, the Ben 10 Live: Power of the Omnitrix Asia Pacific tour continues after successful runs in Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Middle East. Featuring the best of Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Ben 10 Live: Power of the Omnitrix will bring avid fans and action enthusiasts an adrenaline pumping 90-minute show jam-packed with cool skateboarding stunts, thrilling acrobatics and dazzling multimedia effects.

Ben 10 Live: Power of the Omnitrix comprises a cast of 14 dynamic characters (live actors and costumed) including Ben and his cousin Gwen Tennyson, Kevin Levin and Grandpa Max. Making their debut live on stage in Hong Kong are Rocks and Squidstrictor, brand-new alien superheroes. They will join popular superheroes Four Arms, Wildmutt and Heatblast, and menacing villains Vilgax and HighBreed Commander; while stunt performers will entertain the audience with incredible stunts and slick moves.

Ben 10 Growth in Asia Pacific

Having seen five years of consecutive growth since its launch, the Ben 10 franchise continues to a be an action hero powerhouse, selling six million Bandai toys, nearly three million publishing titles and over two million home entertainment titles in the Asia Pacific region in the past year. Globally, the number one boys’ action franchise saw US$350 million in annual toy sales alone in 2010 and over US$807 million toy sales since its launch.

“The Ben 10 franchise has enjoyed continued success in the Asia Pacific region over the past five years,” said Dulce Lim-Chen, Vice President, Cartoon Network Enterprises, Asia Pacific. “At Cartoon Network, our aim is to bring fun and energy to kids with a fantastic mix of engaging entertainment, be it on TV, online, in store or on stage. Ben 10 Live: Power of the Omnitrix brings Ben, Gwen and the aliens directly into kids’ lives, allowing them to get up close and personal with their heroes. The audience reaction upon seeing the characters burst onto the stage is truly awesome, and I’m sure Hong Kong kids will also love it just as much.”

Produced by Cartoon Network Enterprises and Millennium Entertainment International Live, Ben 10 Live: Power of the Omnitrix is brought to Hong Kong by Ample Hope Entertainment Company, Bandai, Cable TV, Discovery Park Shopping Mall, Harbour Plaza 8 Degree, Macau Tower, OCCL, Toys R Us and TurboJet.

Ben 10 Live: Power of the Omnitrix runs from November 11 – 13, 2011 at KITEC, Hong Kong.

Check out CartoonNetworkAsia.com/Ben10Live for more details.

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About Cartoon Network Enterprises

Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network, works towards driving long-term value for the Network and its properties such as Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Gwen, The Powerpuff Girls, Generator Rex, Toonix and Adventure Time. The division is specifically responsible for setting up new businesses leveraging the equity of the characters via consumer products, promotional licensing, home videos, interactive games, publishing, themed entertainment and events. Cartoon Network Enterprises works with a host of partners in the Asia-Pacific region, including Bandai, Mattel, Lego, D3 Publishers and Activision among others.

Cartoon Network is a subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., which is a member of Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc., a Time Warner company, in Asia. Time Warner is a major producer of news and entertainment products around the world and is a leading content provider in the basic cable industry.

For more information, please contact:

Lindsey Wong
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc.
Tel: (852) 3128-3675
Email: lindsey.wong@turner.com

GlobeCast Brings Trace Sports HD to the Americas

PARIS — Nov. 6, 2011 — GlobeCast has signed a contract with broadcaster Trace to broadcast its new high-definition channel, Trace Sports HD, on the NSS-806 satellite. Thanks to this new coverage, Trace Sports HD will enter the region with strong growth in the pay-TV sector and have access to a potential audience of 18 million DTH and cable homes in North, Central, and South America.

The service provided by GlobeCast for Trace includes reception of its European signal in Paris, as well as turnaround uplink and space capacity on the NSS-806 satellite. This satellite offers ideal coverage to every country in the Americas.

Trace is a multimedia group and an international brand that specializes in the production and distribution of channels dedicated to urban music and sports celebrities. Trace and GlobeCast have a longstanding working relationship going back several years.

Trace Sports HD will further diversify the neighborhood of channels present on NSS-806, as well as the HD offerings of pay-TV bouquets on cable, DTH satellite, IPTV, and mobile services. Several operators in Latin America have already decided to include Trace Sports HD in their lineups.

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Press Contacts:

Wall Street Communications – Marguerite Clark:
marguerite@wallstcom.com

GlobeCast (New York) – Matthew Rosenstein:
matthew.rosenstein@globecast.com
+1 212 332 2178

GlobeCast (Singapore) – Hani Sallim:
haniati.sallim@globecast.com
+65 6325 4222

GlobeCast (Paris) – Bazeli Mbo
bazeli.mbo@globecast.com
+33 1 5595 2604

About GlobeCast (www.globecast.com)

A subsidiary of France Telecom/Orange, GlobeCast is a leading provider of media management and global content delivery services for broadcasters and content creators. With a secure fiber and satellite network connected to dozens of teleports, technical operations centers, and points-of-presence worldwide, GlobeCast manages and transports millions of hours of video and other rich media each year. An integrator of audiovisual technology and a full-service provider, GlobeCast works with all the actors in the audiovisual chain from production companies to broadcasters, retail organizations, cinema chains, and more. The company provides on-site service from major news and sporting events for coverage in SD, HD, or even 3D. Present in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia, GlobeCast is also an expert in international television markets and works with new and established broadcasters to reach and secure distribution with leading pay-TV operators around the world.

ITV GRANADA EXTENDS REACH THROUGHOUT ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST WITH NEW CARRIAGE DEALS

London, 2nd November 2011 – ITV Studios Global Entertainment today announced a host of new carriage deals for its leading Asia-based entertainment channel ITV Granada, with major pay TV platforms in the Middle East, India and South Korea adding the channel.

The agreements include the launch of ITV Granada in the Middle East via the OSN DTH network. The channel will make its debut in late 2011 to subscribers throughout the region, reaching territories such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt and the UAE.

In a deal with India’s Bharti Airtel network, ITV Granada will join India’s fastest growing DTH platform later this year. The agreement will see the channel launching in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan.

Finally, South Korea’s largest cable operator CJ HelloVision has signed to broadcast ITV Granada via its “CJ Tving” service which provides 140 channels viewable on PCs, smartphones, tablets and smart TVs.

Augustus Dulgaro, SVP Sales Asia Pacific at ITV Studios Global Entertainment, commented today, “The high-quality line-up of UK-produced programming available on ITV Granada is attracting huge interest in Asia and the Middle East. Since its launch the channel’s reach has rapidly increased throughout the region and we are delighted to sign these new agreements which will bring ITV Granada to a range of key territories. It is an exciting time in the channel’s development and we welcome OSN, Bharti Airtel and CJ HelloVision to our suite of affiliates”

ITV Granada is home to the UK’s leading entertainment, award-winning drama, contemporary comedy, provocative reality shows and the hottest talk shows. Content includes the world’s longest-running soap Coronation Street, top rated drama Emmerdale and entertainment shows such as I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Popstar to Operastar and Dancing on Ice.

Carried on platforms throughout Asia including MioTV Singapore, Astro Malaysia, Now TV Hong Kong and Star Hub Singapore, the channel now reaches more than 5.5 million households in more than 15 countries.

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For further information contact:

Tracey Jaques, ITV Studios, 020 7156 7243 / 07730 637731, tracey.jaques@itv.com