David McCullough has authored several books, including The Johnstown
Flood, The Great Bridge, The Path between the Seas, Truman , and more recently,
1776. Activities
include everything from advice on copyrighting books to meet and greets with
children's book characters." The track, produced by Junior Vazquez, was featured
on the "Queer As Folk Season 3" series and soundtrack. For further information on programming and subscriptions,
please visit http://www.qtelevision.

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Spectrum Equity Investors Takes Majority Stake in Classic Media America's Largest Independent Family Entertainment Company

"This agreement will provide
us with additional capital to continue to build our business. Half Price Books recognizes Mr.gov/bookfest/ . QTN subscribers can get a second dose of the dance diva,
singing her heart out , when she hobnobs with Sandra Bernhard and Jack E. The CD features Billboard dance chart hit "Be Mine " and club
favorite "I Was Made For Loving You. Honey brings her cooking expertise and modeling
history to add lesbian chic, while Scott's zany, gay flair combined with his
passion for news and politics allows "Brunch" to run the gamut of issues and
interests that are important to the diverse LGBT community . Q
Television Network is the official network of Gay Games(r) VII. The network is
also ad-supported .

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"We look forward to working with the company's management and Pegasus to
build upon Classic 's position as a leader in family-oriented entertainment,"
added Steven Price, General Partner of Spectrum Equity.
Founded in 1994 and based in Boston, New York and Menlo Park, Spectrum has
over $4 billion in capital under management., Loews
Cineplex Entertainment, MyFamily.P., Q Television Network
(OTC: QBID), America's groundbreaking network for gays, lesbians, bisexuals
and transgendered individuals (GLBT), has announced today that Gioia Bruno,
the former lead singer of Expose, will be making two special appearances on
the network's programs. Gioia will first visit Honey Labrador and Scott
Withers to entertain viewers LIVE on "Brunch," Tuesday, January 17th at 1 pm
EST / 10 am PST.

A nightly talk show like nothing you've ever seen, "Queer Edge with Jack
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For a schedule of events, log onto the Web site
at http://www. Jett," which
airs at 10 pm EST / 7 pm PST." CD and was charted
by some of the most influential DJs, as one of the top -ten dance club hits of
2004.fusion-la. Jett" takes comedy to a whole new level. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be
comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population , management also
believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience,
designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of
the viewing public.

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today announced that
Spectrum Equity Investors, along with existing investors led by Pegasus
Capital Advisors , have agreed to recapitalize Classic to fund future growth
and acquisitions. Under the terms of the recapitalization, Spectrum has
invested $75 million of equity and arranged a new $100 million senior debt
facility for Classic, provided by banks led by J. McCullough to Be Recognized for His Support of American History

WASHINGTON, The Half Price Books Community
Services Fund Committee has chosen author David McCullough as the 2005
recipient of its National Reading Advocacy Award. McCullough for
promoting reading and lifelong learning and for allowing Americans the
opportunity to reconnect with their country's history.

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With Random
House, also a shareholder in Classic Media , the Company owns Golden Books and
media rights in its vast publishing catalog. Inc.com, Inc. He has lectured extensively nationwide and abroad, and has acted as
host of Smithsonian World and The American Experience. Gioia, Formerly of Expose, Will Appear on Episodes of 'Brunch' (1/17) and
'Queer Edge with Jack E. The monthly fee varies by region of the country.

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"We are thrilled to be bringing Spectrum on board as our new financial
partner. Spectrum's strategy is to invest
substantial amounts of capital behind strong management teams and provide
long-term and active board-level assistance to those teams to help them create
and realize value.V. Jett' (1/20)

BURBANK, Calif. Jack E. The
network is telecast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and features a variety
of live and original programming.

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About Classic Media
Classic Media, founded in May 2000 and based in New York and Los Angeles,
owns and manages some of the world 's most recognizable kids' and family
properties." The single "Why Did You
Call Me?" is soon-to -be released throughout Europe and the U. Gioia recently
released her full-length solo album "Expose This" on KOCH Records to rave
reviews.

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Classic Media owns and manages one of the most extensive and recognizable
libraries in family entertainment with more than 3,000 titles comprised of
movies , TV specials, live-action and animated TV series.
Past recipients include Librarian of Congress Dr. Gioia, presently working on her follow-up album is performing in
Hollywood, CA on Saturday, January 14th at the grand opening of Fusion at
Forbidden City, http://www.com.

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Significant investments include Eutelsat S.

Classic Media
Sasha Junk, 212-659-1993

Spectrum Equity Investors
Steve Lipin or Jennifer Lowney, Brunswick Group, 212-333-3810

The award recognizes Mr. Gioia, one of the
hottest performers on the scene today, comes to Q Television Network after
headlining gay pride events, circuit parties and dance clubs around the world.
The dance diva's new club anthem "Why Did You Call Me?" is currently featured
on the chart-topping Kimberly S.

"Brunch" on Q Television Network is the first LIVE morning daily talk show
created specifically for the LGBT and gay-friendly progressive community.com.net

INVESTOR RELATIONS: Richard Brown
T: 617-314-7379 Email: Staff@EquityRelations.

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Spectrum Equity
will become majority owner and join the Classic Media board along with the
existing investors and management, which includes Random House Ventures. Classic Media also recently acquired Big Idea and the
best-selling VeggieTales brand, which has sold more than 40 million home
videos." In 1991, Gioia left Expose to recover from
an inoperable benign throat tumor. by Mix2Inside
Records .

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Noted Author and Historian David McCullough to Receive Half Price Books Community Services' Reading Advocacy Award

Jett's "Queer
Edge" encompasses all that is queer in the world of counter-culture; in an
effort to show that the word "queer" is more that just a term for gays.S.

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The Company's growing portfolio includes the UPA, Harvey
Entertainment, Golden Books, Jay Ward Productions and Big Idea entertainment
libraries. McCullough
for breathing new life into a spirited American history through his books,
essays and commentary, which, in turn, has encouraged more Americans to read
and enjoy the written word. Billington;
Daryl Johnston, former Dallas Cowboy and FOX NFL Game Analyst; and Sara
Hickman, nationally acclaimed children's singer and songwriter, for their
support and dedication to national and local literacy efforts.

Gioia Bruno to Perform Live on Q Television Network

S.
Many QTN viewers will know Gioia from her Billboard "top-ten" dance club
single "From the Inside . Q Television is available on such blue chip
cable systems as Time Warner, Cox Communications and RCN, among others, with
availability approaching 3 million digital cable households in the U.

This category is for general sites about GLB-themed comics, or comics with significant GLB characters.

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"Classic Media is an ideal platform for us because the company generates
strong recurring cash flow from its existing library, while offering
significant growth potential through the reintroduction of proven legacy
products and titles to new audiences," said Robert Nicholson, General Partner
of Spectrum Equity Investors.
(Equal(R)), ImageSat International, N. For more information on Gioia visit
http://www.
Ninety percent talk show, with a touch of theatrics, hosts Honey Labrador of
"Queer Eye for the Straight Girl" and Scott Withers live in lofts across the
hall from one another .

MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Strzalkowski
T: 818-338-3555 Email: jim@prioritypr.

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Their media and entertainment expertise and relationships, along
with a proven track record of helping companies attain their goals, make
Spectrum a perfect complement to our existing investors," said Eric
Ellenbogen, Chairman and CEO of Classic Media., and NEP, Inc.loc. The festival is hosted by first lady Laura Bush
and organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, which is dedicated to
sharing its enormous resources with citizens of all ages.

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is a private equity firm that manages over
$1.m. Jett
on the Friday, January 20th episode of "Queer Edge with Jack E. 2 .

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About Pegasus Capital Advisors
Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.
In the late eighties and early nineties, Gioia was a member of the Arista
Records pop group Expose, which released several blockbuster multi-platinum
selling albums and spawned 8 Billboard "top-ten" hit singles such as "Let Me
Be The One" and "Seasons Change.

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, Cannondale Bicycle Company and
American Wholesale Insurance Group, Inc.

Now, fully recovered, Gioia is writing and
performing the music her soul has been singing for years.

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at the National Book Festival's
media tent located in the National Mall ." Gioia's "Wreckin' My Nerves," produced
by Chris Cox, was featured on the "White Party USA Vol .gioiabruno.

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About Spectrum Equity Investors
Spectrum Equity Investors is a leading private equity firm specializing in
investments in the media, communications, entertainment and information and
business services industries throughout North America and Western Europe., Patriot Media and Communications,
RiskMetrics Group, Inc.
Larger holdings include Coffeyville Resources, LLC, Merisant Worldwide, Inc. McCullough's clear and compelling writing and commentary has made a
variety of topics more accessible and interesting to readers," said Sharon
Anderson Wright, president and CEO of Half Price Books.
The company's programming is available on a subscription basis to those
desiring to subscribe.

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P. "He has encouraged a
great number of people to read, and we are excited to recognize him.

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NEW YORK, Classic Media, Inc. Morgan. "Classic's growth
strategy, which includes the acquisition of under-managed content libraries,
will ensure the company adds valuable additions to its successful portfolio of
family properties. Founded in 1996, Pegasus is headquartered in Cos Cob,
Connecticut . The presentation will take
place on Saturday, September 24, at 12:30 p.
The National Book Festival celebrates books and literacy through readings,
musical performances and book-signings for children, adults and families by
more than 80 noted authors and artists from around the country.

The show covers everything from arts and news to celebrities and Internet
subcultures -- all from a refreshing GLBT perspective.

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This extensive portfolio, coupled with the company's strong management
team, which will remain intact, made the company extremely attractive to its
new investors."
Bear, Stearns + Co.A., Apprise Media, LLC, CBD Media, LLC, Consolidated
Communications, Inc. Portfolio investments take the form
of buyouts, industry consolidations, growth capital or structured investments.
"Mr."
Half Price Books Community Services Corporation, which is a 501(c) (3)
division of Dallas-based Half Price Books, supports many literacy and
environmentally-based projects, and often sponsors events such as the National
Book Festival, which has helped bring national focus to the growing illiteracy
problem in the United States. After discussing the past success of the
National Book Festival, the board decided to again sponsor the event, and
elected Mr. McCullough to receive the 2005 National Reading Advocacy Award. James H.
In addition to the National Book Festival, Half Price Books Community
Services Corporation's 2005 projects include support of programs of Literacy
USA, an umbrella agency supporting literacy groups; creation of children's
libraries in hospitals, pediatric clinics and community centers across the
nation; and the donation of nearly two million books to the "Feed The
Children" national organization.

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Each year the program's executive board honors
someone who has made great strides in promoting reading initiatives on a
statewide or national level.com.

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The Company's
diverse collection of popular characters includes Lassie, The Lone Ranger,
Underdog, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Richie Rich, Frosty the Snowman, and
Rocky + Bullwinkle. The Company is the world's third largest comic books rights holder
(behind Marvel and DC), owning Harvey, Dell and Gold Key comics.
Several feature film and TV projects are in the works, including an all-
new Lassie live action movie to begin shooting on location in Ireland this
spring and a new Gerald McBoing Boing animated series, which premieres on
Cartoon Network this fall. advised Classic Media on the transaction.1 billion in assets and focuses on special situation investments in middle-
market businesses. Pegasus has a flexible investment approach and provides creative
and value-added solutions to companies. CD "Global Groove. Host Jett focuses on pop culture
and subculture with a cutting edge that is dynamic, witty and downright zany. "Queer Edge" gives
viewers a truly out-of-this-world experience as they are launched into the
outlandish conversations between Jett and his hosts.

About Q Television
This 24/7 premium television network is organized to create, develop and
feature television programming for the gay and lesbian community , including
live + interactive content every weeknight, plus sports, information and
entertainment .

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