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MGM Networks to Launch Branded Channel Block in the Nordic Region Deal With TV4, Sweden's Leading Commercial Broadcaster, to Feature MGM Films and the Roaring Lion on New TV4 Film Channel LOS ANGELES, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Networks, a unit of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. , and TV4 AB, Sweden's leading commercial broadcaster, have signed a breakthrough agreement under which MGM Networks will provide an MGM-branded film block every Monday night on the TV4 Film Channel, as well as a long-term supply of movies that will air across the channel. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011119/MGMLOGO ) The TV4 Film Channel is scheduled to debut this month, and will be available to cable, satellite and DTT subscribers throughout Sweden. The channel and the MGM Block will feature films in their original language with Swedish subtitling. Following the channel's launch, additional distribution opportunities will be explored in Norway, Denmark and Finland. "The Nordic region is one of Europe's key multichannel markets," said Bruce Tuchman, executive vice president, MGM Networks. "Now, the region will join nearly 110 other countries and territories with access to compelling MGM-branded programming through dedicated television channels. This MGM-branded block of movies is another exciting way to bring our wonderful library of films to fans around the world." About MGM Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (NYSE:MGM), through its Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. subsidiary, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprised of more than 4,000 titles. Its operating units include MGM Pictures, United Artists, MGM Television Entertainment, MGM Networks, MGM Distribution Co., MGM Worldwide Television Distribution, MGM Home Entertainment, MGM On Stage, MGM Consumer Products, MGM Music, MGM Interactive and MGM Online. In addition, MGM has ownership interest in international television channels reaching nearly 110 countries around the globe. For more information, go to http://www.mgm.com/. About TV4 AB On the air since 1991, and with a commercial market share of more than 50% of the viewing, TV4 is the market-leading commercial broadcaster in Sweden. Besides operating the TV4 channel, TV4 AB (XSSE: TV4) operates the TV4 Plus and TV4 Meditv channels. TV4 also is engaged in merchandising and other media products through its subsidiary TV4 Vision; local television and local advertising through its subsidiary TV4 Sverige; and interactive media and telephone services through its subsidiary TV4 Interaktiv. For further information, please contact David Bloom, VP, Corporate Communications of MGM, +1-310-449-3660, . http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011119/MGMLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: MGM Networks CONTACT: David Bloom, VP, Corporate Communications of MGM, +1-310-449-3660, Web site: http://www.mgm.com/

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