outtraveler. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD(TM), SHOWTIME ON
DEMAND(TM) and THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND(TM). World of Wonder has a long and
distinguished track record making sensitive and engaging films about sex and
sexuality from "Gay Hollywood" (AMC) to "Schools Out" (MTV) to "Plushies and
Furries" (MTV). Programmed with a mix of original and acquired
entertainment that is authentic , smart and inclusive, Logo features more than
200 lesbian and gay films, an ongoing documentary series , newscasts tailored
for the gay and lesbian community and quality original shows and specials.
First Prize, Experimental: Solitude, directed by Jesus Rodriguez.

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(Nasdaq: LGBT ), the leading global media and entertainment company exclusively
serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, has
intensified its networking tools for LGBT women looking for a partner by
announcing today, flagship Web site PlanetOut. is the leading global media and entertainment company
exclusively serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
community. and
Triangle Marketing Services. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco with additional
offices in New York, Los Angeles , London and Buenos Aires, offers FORTUNE 1000
and Global 500 advertisers access to what it believes to be the most extensive
network of gay and lesbian people in the world.

"I have never
worked so well with a partner on a creative level, and I look forward to many
more co-ventures in the future. As directors/producers, their credits
include the documentaries Behind Deep Throat , The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and
Party Monster: The Michael Alig Story, as well as the 2003 drama Party
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S.com); and, HIVPlus
(http://www.com. WOW's Jeremy Simmons Directs Eight-Episode Series Premiering Tuesday,
September 20th, 2005

NEW YORK , Sundance Channel in association with
MTVN's Logo announce the creation of an original documentary series titled
"TransGeneration" which looks at the daily lives of four college
undergraduates who are undergoing a gender transition. "TransGeneration"
is produced by Thairin Smothers and executive produced by award-winning
filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, founders of film and television
production company World of Wonder. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-
profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the
overall Sundance mission of supporting independent artists and providing them
with wider opportunities to present their work to audiences .
"Prom-troversy's" director, Leanna Creel, will be awarded a $10,000 cash
prize which will be collected on her behalf by actor Jane Lynch, star of TV's
"The L Word".

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PlanetOut Inc. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5. "TransGeneration," is
produced by World of Wonder ("Showbiz Moms + Dads", Inside Deep Throat, The
Eyes of Tammy Faye). Executive Producers for Logo are
Lauren Lazin and Eileen Opatut.

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SNI markets
and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers
on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME(R) PPV ." An emerging talent
who won several awards as a student filmmaker, Simmons has worked extensively
as a film and television editor, and his credits include the recent feature
documentary Inside Deep Throat and the drama Party Monster.
"We at PlanetOut are consistently impressed with the quality of the
submissions that we receive year after year, and this year was no exception,"
said Beth Callaghan, senior director of Programming and editor-in-chief for
PlanetOut..com and Gay.

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com /the_l_word. SNI is also an owner and
manager of SUNDANCE CHANNEL, a venture of NBC Universal, Robert Redford and
SNI. Launched in 1996,
Sundance Channel is a venture between NBC Universal, Robert Redford, and
Showtime Networks Inc.sundancechannel.

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"We are very excited about working with PlanetOut Inc. Personals
provide a connection between Showtime Networks' official 'The L Word(R) ' Web
site and the popular, fan-friendly content found on the PlanetOut.sec."
Eileen Opatut , Senior Vice President, Original Programming and
Development, Logo: "Working together, Sundance Channel and Logo have been able
to bring these significant stories to life," said Opatut.

com ranked number one, among all websites
measured, for average time spent per visitor in September, October and
December 2004, according to Nielsen//NetRatings' Loyalty Stickiness Report for
at -home visitors in the U.

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com/Lword.
Showtime Networks' "The L Word(R)," which recently began its third season
as the lesbian world's most watched drama series, follows a group of
friends -- both gay and straight -- through stories of career, family, inner
struggle, friendship and romantic relationships . Additionally, the advertiser-
supported television network SHOWTIME is available in Turkey through a joint
venture with UK-based Zone Vision. Sundance
Channel's website address is http://www.com .com, PlanetOut.

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PlanetOut.com Pairs Off With Showtime Networks' 'The L Word(R)' to Help LGBT Women Find Their Match

com and Showtime Networks' drama
series "The L Word(R)" will provide co-branded, online personals for the
millions of women who tune into this popular television show. The personals will premiere on PlanetOut.com will provide Showtime Networks' "The L Word(R)" fans with a
way to connect through personals, via different links and promotional
placement on Showtime Networks' official "The L Word(R)" Web site at
http://www.com/lword.com developed a section for fans of the show.
(http://www.com
entertainment channel. Co-founders
Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey recently wrote and directed "Inside Deep
Throat," a feature documentary about the classic adult film.

The Grand Prize Winner
Leanna Creel's "Prom-troversy", a hilarious look at a lesbian's life at an
all-straight high school, takes the top honors in this year's edition of the
PlanetOut Short Movie Awards.
First Prize, Documentary: Irene Williams .
PlanetOut Inc.

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com's sister site
Advocate.com. Leanna Creel's Comedy 'Prom-troversy' Earns Top Honors in This Year's Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc. is a leading global online media company offering consumer
services , news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
community.

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com but
will eventually migrate to PlanetOut Inc.com/lword.com, and OUT+ABOUT Travel, as well as localized versions of the
Gay .

About Showtime
Showtime Networks Inc.net.
Logo, MTVN's new ad-supported basic cable channel for the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) audience, launches June 30 with more than one
thousand hours of programming content and in approximately 10 million homes
across the United States. The company serves its growing base of more than 3. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco , offers FORTUNE 1000
advertisers access to what it believes to be the most extensive network of gay
and lesbian people in the world.

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Previously, due to the overwhelming popularity of the Showtime Networks'
"The L Word(R)," PlanetOut.com), as well as other publishing, direct marketing and
e -commerce properties, including Alyson Publications, SpecPub, Inc. Such factors include, among others , the company's
limited operating history and variability of operating results; the timeliness
and success of the launch of PlanetOut's LGBT women's brand; the company's
ability to leverage its reach into the LGBT women's market to attract and
retain subscribers and advertisers; competition; timing of product launches;
and the company's dependence on technology infrastructure and the Internet.

The series will air on Logo in first quarter 2006.

This year carmaker Scion is the presenting sponsor for the awards, which
boast a six-year history of recognizing extraordinary gay and lesbian
filmmakers.

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com and the
enthusiastic fan base of Showtime Networks' "The L Word(R)," PlanetOut and
Showtime believe this match will build on the expansive reach of both brands
into the lesbian community.

Sundance Channel In Association With Logo Chronicles The Lives Of Four Transgender College Students In 'Transgeneration' Original Limited Series To Be Produc

The director and supervising producer of "TransGeneration" is Jeremy
Simmons, whose credits include the television documentaries "School's Out: The
Life of a Gay High School in Texas" (a GLAAD Award nominee for Outstanding
Documentary ) which aired on MTV and AMC's "Gay Hollywood.
In addition to the cash prizes, the PlanetOut Short Movie Awards winners
will have their work screened in a special showcase at the famed Miami Gay and
Lesbian Film Festival on Sunday April 24th 2005, which will be followed by a
reception at the National Hotel for all the prize-winning filmmakers."

In the various competition categories , the winners are:

First Prize, Comedy: Feltch Sanders, directed by Abe Sylvia.4 million active
members worldwide through a comprehensive group of branded businesses
featuring diverse chat, news, entertainment, travel, dating, personal finance,
career, shopping and community services at Gay.

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Co-branded Personals Leverage Vast Online Audience, Fervent Fan Base

SAN FRANCISCO , PlanetOut Inc.sho.com created an on-going "The L Word(R)" subchannel
at http://www.hivplusmag.
"This series is a moving portrait of four fascinating people at a dramatic
time in their lives ."
The subjects are spread across the country, at campuses in the Northeast
(Massachusetts ), the Midwest (Michigan), and the West (Colorado and
California). Through the stories of these four students, their friends,
families and communities, "TransGeneration" highlights a growing phenomenon:
that gender identity is being confronted by a younger generation.
(Nasdaq: LGBT), a global online media company serving the gay and lesbian
market, today announced the winners of the 6th Annual PlanetOut Short Movie
Awards, presented by Scion and hosted by the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film
Festival.

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Winners of the PlanetOut Short Movie Awards were determined by a
distinguished jury of industry professionals: Carol Coombes, program
director, Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival; Kelly DeVine , supervisor, Film
Acquisitions, Independent Film Channel (IFC); Jonathan Ferrantelli, head of
Development + Production, Ross Katz Productions ("Lost in Translation");
Joseph LaPolla, vice president, Programming + Acquisitions, HD Cinema 10
(VOOM); Shannon Kelley, senior programming consultant, Sundance Film Festival,
and programming director, Mexico's Morelia International Film Festival; Marc
Leonard , vice president, Programming and Scheduling, LOGO, and co-founder, Out
in Television and Film; Mark Reinhart, executive vice president, Acquisitions
+ Distribution, here! Films; Jenny Stewart, entertainment editor,
PlanetOut.com.

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marketing, PlanetOut Inc, said,
"We've got your lesbian power couple right here with this match harnessing the
power of 'The L Word(R)' and utilizing the resources of PlanetOut .1.gov. Through its
original films, Sundance Channel connects viewers with filmmakers, the
creative process, and the world of independent film.

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By leveraging the online capabilities of PlanetOut . For more information, please
visit http://www.worldofwonder.

About the PlanetOut Short Movie Awards
The PlanetOut Short Movie Awards is the largest online awards honoring
film and video shorts by, about and of interest to lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) audiences , and has been an international platform for top
gay and lesbian filmmakers.S.

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planetout. "TransGeneration " also offers an engaging first-hand
look at the current trend on college campuses of confronting gender issues and
politics head-on," said Laura Michalchyshyn, Executive Vice President
Programming and Marketing, Sundance Channel, "Sundance Channel is very proud
of this series and looks forward to continuing strong relationships with our
partners World of Wonder and Logo.
Executive producers for Sundance Channel are Laura Michalchyshyn and Adam
Pincus; Ann Rose is supervising producer.

PlanetOut Inc. Announces 2005 PlanetOut Short Movie Award Winners

The short was produced by non-profit women 's media organization
POWERUP, which has produced the grand prize-winning short for four consecutive
years. "This year's winners should be an inspiration to LGBT filmmakers
who are just starting out.

About PlanetOut Inc.

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asp.com,
Kleptomaniac. World of Wonder has also produced and created numerous
documentaries and non-fiction programs for Court TV, VH1, MTV and A+E in the
States , as well as BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV in the UK.

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's dedicated LGBT women's Web site,
expected to launch in the summer of 2006.
PlanetOut. "L Word" fans who are interested in personals will
seamlessly click-through to co-branded personals at http://www. The channel includes up-to-date show recaps;
interviews with all cast members, interactive polls and trivia related to the
show; member -generated slideshows; "The L Word(R)" fashion slideshows;
soundtrack reviews; and more.
Anne Moellering, vice president, U.
Additional information concerning factors that could affect PlanetOut 's future
business and financial results is included in the company's Annual Report on
Form 10 -K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and other public filings filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are
available at the SEC's website at http://www . When
"concerned" community members strike out at them, Cassie and her date become
overnight gay activists and household names, until the fame fades away. Full
details can be found online at the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival's
website at: http://www. Queen of Lincoln Road,
directed by Eric Smith.
First Prize, Drama: starcrossed, directed by James Burkhammer.

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About PlanetOut Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press
release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding
PlanetOut's anticipated launch of its new LGBT women's brand, as well as
statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and
similar words.
The eight-episode series follows the students at four different colleges
over the course of the 2004/05 school year, capturing their setbacks and
triumphs as they balance the challenges of academia, campus life, and family
with their commitment to gender reassignment.
"Scion is always happy to lend its support to endeavors that recognize up
and coming artistic talent," said Brian Bolain, National Sales Promotions
Manager for Scion.

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and being able to
offer "The L Word(R)" online community an opportunity to connect with other
fans," said Robert Hayes, senior vice president, new media, Showtime Networks.advocate.
Based in both Los Angeles and London, World of Wonder is best known for
award-winning films and documentaries such as The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Party
Monster (both Sundance Film Festival favorites ) "Monica in Black and White"
(HBO) and "The Hidden Fuhrer" (Cinemax).
First Prize, Animation: Listen, directed by Susan Justin.

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com, PlanetOut.com site in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS
Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME(R),
THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM) and FLIX(R), as well as the multiplex channels
SHOWTIME (R) TOO(TM), SHOWTIME(R) SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME(R), SHOWTIME
BEYOND(R), SHOWTIME NEXT(R), SHOWTIME WOMEN(R), SHOWTIME FAMILYZONE(R) and TMC
XTRA. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. To do
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Additionally, PlanetOut.
PlanetOut brands also include The Advocate (http://www.com); Out
(http://www.planetoutinc. "TransGeneration" will debut on
Sundance Channel with an hour-long premiere on September 20th at 9:00pm,
followed by six one-half hour shows and an hour-long finale Tuesday nights at
9:00pm.
Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel brings
television viewers daring and engaging feature films, shorts, documentaries,
world cinema and animation, shown uncut and with no commercials.com.com and
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Co-branded personals create another dimension for fans of the show. We're excited about teaming up with the 'The L Word(R)'
and believe we can carry and grow this partnership through the launch of our
new LGBT women's brand, currently scheduled for this summer. PlanetOut's brands include Gay. More information
about World of Wonder can be found on the WOW Report daily blog,
http://www. In this fresh and biting short comedy, Cassie
Stephenson, Sherman High School's only lesbian student, gets invited to the
prom by a popular girl who is determined to win the title of prom queen.. "Scion salutes all of the winners for their persistence,
dedication, and commitment to their craft.

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planetout. Most recently World of Wonder have created and produced the
hit series "Show Biz Moms and Dads" and the popular sequel "Show Dog Moms +
Dads" for Bravo. Honey Labrador, of "Queer Eye for the Straight Girl " fame, was one of
the winning short's producers.mglff. Gay.