The HD DVD Promotion Group Welcomes Paramount and DreamWorks Animation's Announcement of Exclusive Support for HD DVD

The August 20 announcement by each of Paramount Pictures and
DreamWorks Animation SKG of exclusive worldwide support for the HD DVD
format is warmly welcomed by the HD DVD Promotion Group.

The HD DVD Promotion Group believes that the decision of Paramount
and DreamWorks Animation reflects their evaluation that the HD DVD
format offers consumers the best overall experience, particularly on
the strengths of its future potential in terms of cost competitiveness
and advanced features, including interactivity. HD DVD is the only HD
format that today delivers mandatory support of web-enabled
connectivity, and it has consistently led the way in bringing new
capabilities to the HD experience.

Building on the momentum generated by the announcement by
Paramount and DreamWorks Animation, the HD DVD Promotion Group will
continue to promote further expansion of HD DVD products in the
market, working in close cooperation with content providers, IT and
consumer electronics manufacturers, and with other partners committed
to promoting the global penetration of HD DVD.