"GSN's summer slate continues to expand the kinds of games and programming
possible on our network," remarked Valentine. The
program, starring long time chums Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice, features
challenges of physical endurance, wit, talent, charm and, for the loser,
humiliation .

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"BALLBREAKERS recasts
television pool as a sexy game with high stakes. Some of the new competitions include who can dance the longest,
who is funniest and who is the best salesman. Opens and five World Championships, and is
currently ranked first on the International Pool Tour.

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Our team
makes the best poker on television and COMEDIANS VS. The network
features game shows, reality series, documentaries, alternative sports
programs and casino games.
The complaint alleges that, without authorization or compensation, the two
California-based companies developed, manufactured, and sold "Virtual Pool 2,"
which has capitalized on Sigel's prominence by using his name without Sigel's
permission in its advertising and packaging. Such marketing diminishes Sigel's own brand, including a line of
billiards equipment bearing his name as a trademark.

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Continuing successful runs on
the network with new episodes are EXTREME DODGEBALL, LINGO, POKER ROYALE and
KENNY VS.

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Adrianne Curry, winner of the first
season of "America's Next Top Model," will serve as the series' rack girl.

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GSN's Summer Programming Features a Record Number of Original Episodes Including Two New Series and Four Returning Shows

Sigel has won over 100 major
tournaments, including six U.

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EXTREME DODGEBALL continues
its amazing evolution with more action and intensity than ever . GSN's fourth poker installment airs as part of the network's branded
Casino Night franchise Friday nights at 10 PM ET/PT.

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The celebrity captains are both actors and athletes: Jeremiah Trotter
(Philadelphia Eagles) anchors the Philadelphia Benjamins; (10-11 PM ET/PT) -- "Ballbreakers "
Tuesday, July 19 (10-11 PM ET/PT) -- "Extreme Dodgeball"
Monday, August 1 (7-7:30 PM ET/PT, 7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT Daily) -- "Lingo"
Sunday, August 14 (10-11 PM ET/PT) -- "Anything to Win"

GSN, the Network for Games, is the only U.S.

Hall of Fame Pool Player Mike Sigel Files Lawsuit Against Computer Game Companies

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The announcement was made today by Ian Valentine, Senior
Vice President, Programming, GSN.
The buddy-comedy-competition series, KENNY VS. As the industry leader in interactivity, GSN
features interactive programming for every original broadcast, allowing
viewers a chance to win prizes by playing along with GSN's televised games via
GSN.

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PROS. The network is
jointly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation.

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SPENNY. Reaching 56 million Nielsen homes, GSN is distributed in the U.
For further media information, visit GSN's press website at corp.

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Hosted by Sal
Masekela ("X Games") and co-hosted by Ewa Mataya Laurance, known as the
"Striking Viking" in the billiard industry, the series will also include two
celebrity episodes featuring Tia Carrere ("Wayne's World"), Lou Diamond
Phillips ("La Bamba"), Camryn Manheim ("The Practice") and Eric Roberts ("Less
Than Perfect") in one and Noah Wyle and Goran Visnjic ( "ER"), Dorian Harewood
("Roots") and Julie McCullough ("Growing Pains") in another, all competing to
earn money for their favorite charity. California Manufacturers Sued for Unauthorized Use of
Mike Sigel's Name in 'Virtual Pool 2' Video Game

CHICAGO, Hall of Fame Pool Player Mike Sigel filed
a lawsuit today against computer game manufacturers, Interplay Entertainment
Corp and Celeris, Inc.

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Some of the country's funniest comedians like
Paul Rodriguez , Robert Wuhl and Carol Leifer will take on such professional
poker tournament winners as Phil Laak "The Unabomber," David Williams and
Robert Williamson III in high-stakes Texas Hold'Em poker for the 12 week
series. The late night cult favorite will
feature 26 new episodes and will air Monday through Thursday nights.
through all major cable systems and satellite providers.com.
The CD-Rom game at issue features video clips of Sigel offering tips on
strategy and technique, and prominently uses his name in its packaging and
marketing.com

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PROS delivers strong
entertainment again. Finally, ANYTHING TO
WIN allows us to take on great personalities and strong conflicts.
The exciting new billiards series BALLBREAKERS (formerly titled No Limit 9
Ball) premieres Monday , July 18 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) and features amateur
pool sharks battling in winner-take-all episodes for $20,000.

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Over 50 Original Episodes Will Air During Summer - Shows Include Smack-Talking
Billiards Show BALLBREAKERS, Original Documentary Series ANYTHING TO WIN
and Return of the Popular Word Game LINGO

SANTA MONICA, Calif. SPENNY, returns
Monday, July 11 (1:00-1:30 AM ET/PT).com.
Sigel's lawsuit seeks to stop the companies from selling the "Virtual
Pool " product line that uses his name, image and voice, and also to recover
damages based on profits derived as a result of their unauthorized use.

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LINGO is a classic that we're thrilled to bring back.
EXTREME DODGEBALL is back for its third and most competitive season
beginning Tuesday, July 19 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT).S.

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Providing
viewers with fresh entertainment all season long, the new series joining GSN's
programming lineup are BALLBREAKERS, a sleek, contemporary nine-ball billiards
show and ANYTHING TO WIN, a weekly documentary series profiling competitors
often unbelievable attempts to win at any cost. Kenny and Spenny continue to be outrageous and funny.

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, for using his name and likeness without his
permission.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Leslie Valenza
Telephone: (202) 973-1320
Email: lvalenza@levick.

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, GSN, the network for games,
is getting the summer started with a record number of over 50 original
episodes, including two brand new series and four returning shows.gsn.S.

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Since
rebranding over one year ago, we have been successful in our efforts to
attract younger viewers in all dayparts and these new originals will continue
the trend . This season features
dramatic changes: new rules, a new arena, new teams and celebrity captain
players, as well as the first league commissioner, Rip Torn, star of last
summer's hit film "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. television network dedicated
to game-related programming and interactive game playing.

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" EXTREME DODGEBALL's
dynamic announcing duo of play-by-play announcer Bil Dwyer and color
commentator Zach Selwyn are back to call the action joined by sideline
reporter Michele Merkin .

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"
GSN's summer sizzles beginning Friday, July 8 with the debut of POKER
ROYALE: COMEDIANS VS.

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