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Macrovision is a global leader in protection, enablement and distribution solutions that empower consumers to discover, manage and enjoy digital content.  Macrovision is bringing together technology, people, and solutions to enable the acceleration of the transition of the traditional media market to an interactive digital experience.  Access information about the components of this strategy.

AMG BD+ Gemstar-TV Guide
Combined Companies to Revolutionize and Speed Delivery of Digital Home Entertainment Services
Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMST) today announced the two companies have signed a definitive agreement for Macrovision to acquire Gemstar-TV Guide in a cash and stock transaction. The aggregate value of the transaction to Gemstar-TV Guide stockholders, based on the closing price for the Macrovision stock on December 6, 2007, is approximately $2.8 billion.
This presentation highlights the vision, provides a strategic overview, and outlines the financial growth opportunities of the proposal.
This presentation provides a summary of the financial opportunities of the proposed combination.
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MACROVISION AND GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when available), as well as other documents filed by Macrovision and Gemstar with the Securities and Exchange Commission, at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov/. Stockholders may also obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus directly from Macrovision by directing a request to Macrovision Investor Relations at 408-969-5475 and directly from Gemstar-TV Guide by directing a request to Gemstar-TV Guide Investor Relations at 323-817-4600.

Each company’s directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed, under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding Macrovision’s directors and officers can be found in its proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007 and information regarding Gemstar-TV Guide’s directors and officers can be found in its proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2007. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests in the transaction, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission when they become available.

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