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January 05, 2009
 
$255 Million Deal Significantly Bolsters Lionsgate's Growing Portfolio of Channel Platforms
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leadingnext generation studio, and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced an agreement for Lionsgate to acquire the TV Guide Network and TV Guide Online properties from Macrovisionfor $255 million in consideration.  Macrovision has terminated its previous agreement to sell such properties announced on December 18, 2008.  The transaction between Lionsgate and Macrovision is expected to close by February 28, 2009, and is subject to certain indemnifications and customary closing conditions.  The transaction will be funded with Lionsgate’s existing cash and available funds and the closing is not subject to financial performance requirements. 
December 23, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that Alba plc has entered into a patent license agreement for interactive program guides (IPGs) in certain of its consumer electronics products.
December 22, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that SM ELECTRONIC GmbH, provider of SKYMASTER® brand products, has entered into a patent license agreement for interactive program guides (IPGs) in its consumer electronics products.
December 18, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced it has reached an agreement to sell its TV Guide Network property to Allen Shapiro and One Equity Partners for approximately $255 million in consideration, subject to a working capital adjustment at closing, plus up to an additional $45 million payable through earn-out provisions through 2012. The transaction, expected to close no later than April 1, 2009, includes the TV Guide Online (tvguide.com) business, certain indemnifications and is subject to customary closing conditions.
December 17, 2008
 
Adam Powers Named Chair of DLNA’s Ecosystem Committee
Extending its leadership role within the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that Adam Powers, the company’s director of standards and emerging technology, has been named Chair of the DLNA Ecosystem Committee. This new appointment underscores Macrovision’s continued commitment to DLNA, a global alliance of companies that share a vision of an interoperable network of personal computers, consumer electronics and mobile devices in and beyond the home.
November 28, 2008
 
Adding to its growth in Japan this year, Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced a license agreement with Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic).  The multi-year agreement provides a patent license for interactive program guides (IPG) in Panasonic’s cable set top boxes (STB).  Under the agreement, Panasonic and Macrovision are working together to develop a cable version of G-Guide for Panasonic’s STB. This will be the first G-Guide IPG service for the Japan cable market.
November 17, 2008
 
Consumer Electronics Manufacturers to Benefit from Local Expertise and Resources
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, and Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. (HitachiSoft) announced today an agreement in which HitachiSoft will distribute the Macrovision Connected Platform in Japan.  The Connected Platform is a comprehensive software solution for developing consumer entertainment products such as digital TVs, set-top boxes and personal video recorders. 
November 10, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced at its Investor Day today that it expects to generate Revenue of between $460 and $500 million and Adjusted Pro Forma earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25 to $1.55 in 2009. In addition to the assumptions provided below regarding Adjusted Pro Forma information, Macrovision Solutions Corporation encourages investors to review a copy of the investor presentation from today’s Investor Day, which can be found on Macrovision Solutions Corporation’s investor relations website.
November 10, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has signed an agreement with KADOKAWA THE TELEVISION Co., Ltd. (THE TELEVISION) for use of Macrovision’s Syndicated G-GUIDE®. THE TELEVISION will use Syndicated G-GUIDE on its web portal and will be launching a new version early next year.
November 06, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today, on a GAAP basis, third quarter 2008 revenues of $112.2 million, compared to $45.6 million for the third quarter of 2007.  Third quarter 2008 GAAP net income was $8.8 million compared to net income of $14.1 million for the third quarter of 2007. GAAP diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.09, compared to $0.26 for the third quarter of 2007.
November 06, 2008
 
Cable System Operators in Central America, Jamaica and U.S. Virgin Islands Adopt Cutting Edge Technology for Advanced TV Viewing Capabilities
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that cable system operators in Central America, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and Jamaica will deploy Macrovision’s Passport® Interactive Program Guide (IPG) products to their cable customers.  Continental Programming Services Limited, a subsidiary of Millicom; Innovative Cable TV St. Thomas – St. John and Innovative Cable TV St. Croix; and Logic One Ltd. have all signed multi-year agreements with Macrovision for its Passport IPG solutions. With this new technology, the cable operators can now provide customizable, feature-rich program guides that enhance the TV viewing experience for their audiences. 
November 03, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that entertainment portal Tokyo News Services Ltd. ("TNS") has entered into a license to use Macrovision’s Syndicated G-GUIDE® Interactive Program Guide (IPG) on its new online TV portal for Japan.
November 03, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that COMAG Handels AG has entered into a patent license agreement for interactive program guides (IPGs) in its consumer electronics products.
October 30, 2008
 
Newly launched au BOX is first IP STB in Japan to include Macrovision’s G-GUIDE IPG
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that its G-GUIDE® interactive program guide (IPG) is being used by KDDI Corporation, one of the largest communications services providers in Japan, for its newly announced au BOX set top box (STB).  This is the first G-GUIDE IPG service offering for the IPTV platform in Japan.  Macrovision signed the licensing deal for its G-GUIDE IPG service with KDDI in August.
October 27, 2008
 
Telecommunications Operator Licenses IPG Patents for its Meo Television Service Offerings
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that Portugal Telecom, a global telecommunications operator, has entered into a multi-year patent license agreement for interactive program guides (IPGs) in its Meo-branded television service offerings for the Portugal market.  
October 21, 2008
 
Application Changes TV Viewing Dynamic in the Digital Living Room
tvCompass Inc. and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced the availability of the first Interactive Program Guide (IPG) application designed for wireless devices in the connected home that is branded as a TV Guide application. The new software application is provided to wireless consumers without a download fee and the service does not require a monthly subscription.
October 13, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its TV Guide Magazine property to OpenGate Capital. The transaction is expected to close approximately December 1, 2008. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions but is not subject to Macrovision stockholder approval.
October 09, 2008
 
Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that Sharp Corporation has entered into a patent license agreement for the European market.  The multi-year agreement includes a patent license allowing Sharp to incorporate interactive program guides (IPGs) in televisions and digital recorders distributed throughout certain countries in Europe.
September 26, 2008
 
Macrovision© Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that Siemens Home & Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) has entered into a patent license agreement to incorporate interactive program guides (IPGs) in its retail set-top boxes (STB).
September 26, 2008
 
Macrovision© Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that TechnoTrend AG has entered into patent license agreement to incorporate interactive program guides (IPGs) in their retail set-top boxes (STB).
September 18, 2008
 
Latin America Cable Operators Sign Multi-Year Deals with Macrovision
Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has signed multi-year agreements for its Passport® Interactive Program Guides (IPG) products with multiple Latin America cable system operators. Claro Guatemala, Claro El Salvador, Claro Nicaragua and Claro Honduras – all companies of América Móvil, Cablevisión S.A. Argentina, Telecentro Argentina and Videomar Brazil have all chosen to provide Macrovision’s Passport IPG solutions to their cable viewers, enhancing their overall TV viewing experience.
September 16, 2008
 
Company now building tru2way-compatible products while contributing knowledge and resources to the development of CableLabs’ tru2way specification
Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has signed a tru2way™ Implementer’s Agreement with CableLabs®. The agreement will permit the company to build products based on CableLabs’ tru2way interactive cable architecture. In addition, Macrovision has signed an OpenCable™ Contribution Agreement with CableLabs to allow Macrovision to provide additional knowledge, resources and day-to-day support toward the development of tru2way as an industry standard.
August 29, 2008
 
Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and Axel Springer announced today the availability of the HÖRZU-branded version of Macrovision’s GUIDE Plus+® Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in Germany. With today’s launch, HÖRZU listings content\ and reviews will be delivered directly to viewers’ TV screens from the GUIDE Plus+ EPG.
August 28, 2008
 
Latest LASSO technology allows access to rich, descriptive music and movie data through more device types
Underscoring its commitment to helping consumers better manage and enjoy their digital media content, Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced the latest version of the LASSO media recognition solution. The new enhancements in LASSO now make it possible for more devices types, such as MP3 players, mobile devices, home CD and DVD players, and automotive entertainment systems, to have access to Macrovision’s extensive AMG data solutions database of music and movie information.
August 13, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that it has extended its multi-year Interactive Program Guidelicense agreement with Sony Corporation for the European marketto allow Sony to use Macrovision’s IPG patentsina new product line.
August 07, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today second quarter 2008 revenues of $103.6 million, compared to $23.4 million for the second quarter of 2007.  Second quarter 2008 net income was $85.9 million compared to net income of $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2007. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $1.00, compared to $0.05 for the second quarter of 2007.  The Company's results for the second quarter of 2008 include the results of Gemstar–TV Guide International, Inc. ("Gemstar") from May 2, 2008, the day the Company completed the acquisition of Gemstar, to the end of the quarter.
July 30, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that it has entered into a patent license agreement with LG Electronics Inc. (LG) for the European market.  The multi-year agreement includes a patent license allowing LG to incorporate interactive program guides (IPGs) in televisions and digital recorders distributed throughout Europe. LG is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics.
July 29, 2008
 
It is getting faster and easier for consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers to create devices that can find, store and play digital media in the home. Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today launched the latest version of its Connected Platform, a comprehensive solution for discovering, managing and enjoying digital media on a variety of connected CE devices. With this solution, CE manufacturers can enable full support for Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Interoperability Guidelines version 1.5, enabling them to easily implement the latest industry standards in consumer devices such as set-top boxes (STB) and digital televisions.
July 21, 2008
 

Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has signed a new, multi-year licensing agreement with Hitachi, Ltd.for Japan.  Hitachihas extended itscurrent license to incorporate Macrovision’s G-GUIDE Interactive Program Guide (IPG) technologyinto Hitachi’s digital televisions and digital video recording devices in Japan. 

July 09, 2008
 

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has signed a license agreement with Yahoo! Japan Corporation, the country’s largest web portal. Under the terms of the agreement, Yahoo! Japanwill deploy a syndicated version of G-GUIDE®, Macrovision’s interactive program guide (IPG) service in Japan, through Yahoo! TV. 

June 06, 2008
 
Syndicated Product Enables Any Website to Add Customized Video Search and Feeds

TV Guide Online, part of Macrovision Solutions (NASDAQ: MVSN), announced today the launch of its Online Video Guide widget, which enables partners and consumers to add customized video search and continuously-updated video feeds to any website. The syndicated widget is an extension of TVGuide.com’s Online Video Guide (video.tvguide.com), a video search engine that allows users to discover and watch the latest TV, music, celebrity and news videos.

June 04, 2008
 
Online Video Guide and User Engagement are Key Drivers of Fast-Growing, Innovative Online Entertainment Destination

TV Guide Online, part of Macrovision Solutions (NASDAQ: MVSN), today announced record growth in May, fueled by new products, expanded editorial coverage, and a flexible syndication platform. The division’s flagship site, TVGuide.com, in the past year has become one of the fastest-growing, most innovative entertainment destinations online, with more than 12.1 million monthly unique visitors in May (a 58 percent annual increase), including 640,000 monthly unique users of its Online Video Guide (a 205 percent annual increase).  The site’s category-leading engagement metrics (over 9 minutes per person, 4.6 sessions per person and 14 web pages per person) continue to expand the relationships with the site’s core advertisers and attract new sponsorships in a broader set of categories.

May 18, 2008
 
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSND)and tvCompass, a provider of digital media solutions for the broadband home, today announced they have entered into a patent license agreement supporting tvCompass's Wi-Fi handheld devices and its click365(SM) wireless content network. The multi-year agreement includes a license under Macrovision®'s interactive program guide (IPG) patent portfolio and also allows tvCompass's click365 content network to integrate Macrovision's TV listing data and provide tvCompass with the ability to use the popular TV Guide brand on its IPG application.
May 18, 2008
 
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSND) and leading independent cable operator Sunflower Broadband today announced the planned deployment of a set-top box clickstream measurement solution for its TV Guide Interactive®i-Guide™, one of the cable industry's most widely-deployed interactive programming guides (IPG). The collaboration marks the first planned clickstream deployment for Macrovision®and Sunflower Broadband™ to collect valuable IPG usage data that can be used to make consumers’ television experience more enjoyable.
May 07, 2008
 
Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSND) announced today first quarter 2008 revenues from continuing operations of $32.2 million, compared to $36.6 million from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2007.  US GAAP income from continuing operations, net of tax was $7.3 million compared to $7.6 million for the first quarter of 2007. Diluted GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations, net of tax for the quarter were $0.13, compared to $0.14 for the first quarter of 2007.
May 02, 2008
 
Combined Organization to Lead the Next Evolution in Digital Home Entertainment Services
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Gemstar-TV Guide (NASDAQ: GMST), a global leader in video and entertainment guidance technology and services.  Combining Gemstar-TV and Macrovision technologies positions the company as a key enabler of the digital home entertainment experience.
April 29, 2008
 
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Stockholders Also Approve Transaction - Macrovision Announces Arrangement of $650 Million Debt Financing
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) (the “Company”) today announced that at its special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, its stockholders approved the share issuance to complete the proposed acquisition of Gemstar-TV Guide (NASDAQ: GMST). Gemstar-TV Guide stockholders also approved of the sale of Gemstar-TV Guide to Macrovision at a special meeting held earlier today.
April 18, 2008
 
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), which is currently in the process of acquiring Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., today announced preliminary pro forma combined results for the first quarter 2008. On a pro forma combined company basis, as if the Gemstar-TV Guide acquisition were consummated January 1, 2008, Macrovision expects revenue to fall within a range of $150 million and $154 million.  Pro forma results exclude Macrovision’s recently sold software and games businesses and Gemstar-TV Guide’s publishing business, each of which is treated as discontinued operations in the pro forma combined results. Macrovision did not previously provide first quarter revenue estimates as a stand-alone company or on a pro forma combined company basis with Gemstar-TV Guide.
April 01, 2008
 
Macrovision® Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced it has completed the divesture of its Software Business Unit to Thoma Bravo, LLC in a cash transaction valued at approximately $200 million. The divestiture results in the formation of a standalone company named Acresso Software. The transaction includes all products and associated support and services from within the Software Business Unit (notably the FLEXnet and InstallShield product lines). The divestiture of Macrovision's Games business has also been completed.
March 11, 2008
 
Macrovision® Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) has been named a promoter member of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), an organization of more than 250 companies that share a vision of an interoperable network of consumer electronic devices, including personal computers, mobile devices, set top boxes and automobiles. As a promoter member, Macrovision joins top consumer electronics, semiconductor and content companies dedicated to leading the advancement of guidelines and interoperability for a consumer digital lifestyle.
February 21, 2008
 
Signs Agreement to Sell Games Business
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today fourth quarter 2007 revenues from continuing operations of $45.2 million, compared to $36.6 million from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2006.  US GAAP net income was $9.2 million compared to $16.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2006.  Diluted GAAP earnings per share for the quarter were $0.17, compared to $0.31 for the fourth quarter of 2006.  Additionally, the Company signed an agreement to sell its Games business.  As a result of the previously-announced agreement to sell the Company’s Software business and the agreement to sell the Games business, the Company has classified the results of operations for the Software and Games businesses as discontinued operations for all periods presented in accordance with US GAAP.
February 14, 2008
 
Thoma Cressey Bravo and Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that an affiliate of TCB has entered into a definitive agreement with Macrovision Corporation to acquire Macrovision’s Software Business Unit in a cash transaction valued at approximately $200 million.  The transaction is subject to customary conditions to closing, including review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, and is expected to close on or before April 1, 2008.  The completion of the transaction is not subject to Macrovision stockholder approval.
January 17, 2008
 
Samsung Electronics to Use the Macrovision Connected Platform
For consumers and device enthusiasts looking for the next device for their digital home, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Macrovision® Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) are bringing together their technologies to create next-generation set-top boxes with the capability of downloading, finding and managing digital content seamlessly throughout the home. Macrovision’s announcement in November 2007 of a licensing agreement with a leading set-top-box manufacturer inaugurated the relationship between the two companies.
January 14, 2008
 
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMST) today announced that the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act relating to the proposed merger between Macrovision and Gemstar-TV Guide. The proposed merger remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including the approval of certain matters by Macrovision and Gemstar-TV Guide stockholders. Early termination of the waiting period ends the U.S. government’s antitrust review of the transaction.
January 03, 2008
 
Consumers to Have Easy Access to High-Quality Videos on More Devices
Macrovision® Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and CinemaNow (www.cinemanow.com), a digital entertainment innovator delivering high-quality Hollywood movies and TV shows across multiple platforms, today announced that the two companies have integrated their technologies to enable consumers to acquire premium video content and download it directly from CinemaNow to a Macrovision-enabled consumer electronics devices such as digital television sets (DTV), set-top boxes (STB), and network attached storage (NAS) devices.