Q Television will act as the promotional
liaison for the investor group, and will share in the profits of the
film with the investor film group. 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.
(Logo: http://www.-MALE Center, located across the street from the Harriet
Tubman House, will offer state-of-the-art HIV prevention activities including
community forums and outreach to at-risk men, educational workshops, HIV
counseling and rapid testing and prevention case management. The new site
also expects to create and operate a library and wellness center.

The MALE
Center's Director is Benjamin D.
AIDS Action Committee (AAC), New England's first and largest AIDS
organization, is dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS by preventing
new infections and optimizing the health of those already infected. Parental
permission was obtained for respondents under age 18. MTV will air long-form specials,
MTV News reports, PSAs, and other special programming dedicated to these
issues, including education, sexual health, discrimination , the environment,
and global concerns.

MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc.

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ft. Efforts Will Reside on Air, Online, and in Communities Nationwide

NEW YORK, MTV: Music Television and the Kaiser
Family Foundation today announced a series of complementary on-air, online and
on the ground efforts as part of the network's think: Sexual Health campaign.
The activities will encourage young people to get tested for HIV and other
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).mtv.com and
the campaign hotline 1-888-BE SAFE-1 for more information .mtv.

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"It is a great privilege to be working with Golden Globe nominee
John Cameron Mitchell on his latest film," said Frank Olsen, President
and CEO of Q Television Network. North American rights will
remain open, with the exception of the basic cable window, whose
rights will be retained by Q Television."
Named one of People Magazine's "Breakthrough Stars of 2001,"
Mitchell is the star, director and writer of the award-winning, cult
classic film, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a film he adapted from his
hugely successful stage production. The film also earned Mitchell
a Best Actor Golden Globe nomination, Best Directorial Debut from the
National Board of Review, and the Grand Prize at Deauville. For further information on programming
and subscriptions, please visit www.1455
dsanchez@aac. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B),
owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: Music
Television, MTV2, mtvU, VH1, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, Comedy Central, TV
LAND, TNN, CMT and The Digital Suite From MTV Networks, a package of twelve US
digital services , all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks.

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Network, (Pink Sheets: QBID) announced today that it has signed on as
executive producer of John Cameron Mitchell's eagerly-awaited film ,
with the working title Shortbus. When the film version of Hedwig
premiered at the 2001 Sundance Festival, the story of Hedwig, the East
German victim of a botched sex change operation with an unhappy love
life and equally disastrous career, won Mitchell both the festival's
Directing Award and the Audience Award. "We
could not be more excited about supporting and working with talent of
this magnitude now and in the future.
The MALE Center's programs are designed to: 1) decrease the number of new
HIV infections among gay/bi/same-gender-loving men and 2) increase the
proportion of HIV positive gay men who know their HIV status and are connected
to care.800. The four spots,
which will run across the network through the summer are tagged with the line:
"It doesn't matter how you ask -- as long as you do," and focus on
demystifying and normalizing this conversation between patient and provider
about this sensitive topic.

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Q Television Network will be the majority equity partner in
Shortbus, alongside Fortissimo Film Sales, which is also handling
foreign sales.kff .

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The film is an exploration of sexuality, art and
music that follows seven characters of various sexualities and genders
as they navigate the funny/sad intersections between sex and love in
modern -day New York City.
Olsen and Senior Executive Vice President of Q Television, Alexis
Fish, will serve as executive producers on the film.
"Their rock 'n' roll enthusiasm for my admittedly controversial
project reveals them as a force to be reckoned with!"
Shortbus is being produced by Howard Gertler and Tim Perell of
Process. Such
matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results
to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic
conditions; general competitive factors; the television network's
ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the
risks described from time to time in the company's Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.

Contact:
Diego Sanchez, APR
617.450. The campaign has been recognized
by the National Academy of TV Arts + Sciences for the last three consecutive
years with the Emmy for the best national public service campaign, and last
year was awarded, along with its parent company , Viacom, a Peabody Award for
the initiative.

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Q Television Network to Executive Produce Award-Winning Writer/Director John Cameron Mitchell's Eagerly-Awaited Film Shortbus; Q Television to Be an Equity Par

His success is a
tribute to the ability of true talent to break ground.qtelevision. "This is an exciting
part of the journey toward creating healthier, vibrant and more caring
communities in Boston.1299 or email to malecenter@aac.com.S.

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Soon to
be moving into production, Shortbus is projected to be ready to
premiere in 2006. (AAC) will open a new multicultural, comprehensive
wellness and HIV prevention center for gay, bisexual and same gender-loving
men in Boston called the MALE or Men 's Action Life Empowerment Center at 571
Columbus Avenue in the South End.M.mtv.

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"Mitchell is an innovator in queer
film and entertainment.
"John Cameron Mitchell defines the cutting edge."
A new series of targeted PSAs encouraging viewers to ask to be tested
begin airing on MTV today as part of the on-air commitment.
In the U. cities most affected by HIV/AIDS, MTV is sponsoring ten local
AIDS service organizations serving young people on National HIV Testing Day
and promoting the events online at think.

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The company's
programming will be available on a subscription basis to those
desiring its programming.

As of December 2003, more than 1 million people living in the United
States were HIV-positive -- the highest number ever estimated to date in the
U. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people
living with HIV in the U. The full report is
available online at:
http://www.org/entmedia/Reaching-the-MTV-Generation.
think MTV is the network's new pro -social initiative to empower young
people on the issues they care about most.
Since 1997, MTV and Kaiser have partnered on a multi-faceted campaign that
has included targeted public service announcements (PSAs); extensive online
resources; and long-form programming, which has included documentaries on
abstinence, and HIV/AIDS and STD prevention.

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif . Experts estimate
that one third of the people living with HIV do not know their status, adding
another 7,000-9,000 HIV positive people in Massachusetts who have yet to know
their status.450 .
"Our audience tells us time and time again that they want more information
on how to protect their sexual health," commented Ian Rowe, VP of Strategic
Partnerships + Public Affairs., Hollywood , FL;
-- THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER, Philadelphia, PA;
-- THE DROP IN CENTER, New Orleans, LA;
-- METRO TEENAIDS, Washington, DC;
-- WOMEN ON MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND NUTRITION (W. A think MTV icon will appear onscreen during programming
that has an online counterpart; think . MTV Networks
also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby
all of its programming services can be seen worldwide. Information on HIV/AIDS is available
at http: //www.

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About Q Television Network

This television network was organized to create and develop a
network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and
lesbian community .com

Safe Harbor Statement

As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in
this press release may be forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The collaboration builds on the
network's nine-year public education partnership with Kaiser, a leader in
health information and research.
Kaiser and MTV will also team up with The HEAR ME Project on the
"Positively Negative National HIV/AIDS Story-Writing Competition" for youth
ages 14-22. A call for entries begins on National HIV Testing Day
(June 27) and contest information can be found at think.

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Shortbus is the much discussed sexually frank film from the
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch was masterfully
done, and we are very pleased to be a part of his latest working
creation, Shortbus. "This is a great opportunity for Q Television
as we have only everything to gain from working with this film with no
risk incurred to the network, thanks to the private investor film
group. Perkins, MA, MDiv."
"With more than one in two new HIV infections occurring in this country
among people under the age of 25, HIV testing is an important issue for
America's youth," said Tina Hoff, Vice President and Director of Entertainment
Media Partnerships, Kaiser Family Foundation. -- and nearly half of those living with HIV are African American .

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The investment made for the production of Shortbus comes from a
private investor film group . The network will broadcast 24 hours per day,
7 days per week., a long-time leader in
Boston's public health and GLBT communities.org

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"I'm incredibly
excited to be working with Q Television ," said John Cameron Mitchell. Providing distribution via satellite ensures
availability of the network across the United States, including
Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041101/NEM062LOGO -a)
The 1,800-sq.835.), Nashville,
TN;
-- LOWCOUNTRY AIDS SERVICES, North Charleston , SC;
-- YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM/FUSE, Dallas, TX; and,
-- GRADY TEEN CLINIC, Atlanta, GA.

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AIDS Action Committee to Open a New Drop In Center in the South End

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MTV and Kaiser Family Foundation Reach Out to Young People to Highlight National HIV Testing Day (June 27th)

Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating
foundation dedicated to providing information and analysis on health issues to
policymakers, the media, and the general public.org, and a daily news summary report on developments in HIV/AIDS is
available on http://www.

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"Once again, this shows Q
Television working for the gay community by the gay community as well
as for helping gay film producers in consideration of future projects
with them," said Olsen. "We want for it to be warm, inviting,
exciting and most importantly, we want to address the root causes of unsafe
sexual behavior, low self-esteem and other issues that affect the risk related
to HIV infection," he added." For more information about the MALE Center, contact
Ben Perkins at 617.org.E.org, a down-loadable resource guide on HIV/AIDS and STDs, and
links to the CDC's national HIV testing database, offering the location of
local testing centers around the nation.
In a national survey conducted by Kaiser in 2003, 73% of young people who
had seen the joint campaign said they were more likely to use condoms, 69%
said they were more likely to talk with a partner, and 65% said they were more
likely to get tested because of the campaign.org, the Foundation's free health information
service.

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Boston has the greatest concentration in the state of people living with
HIV/AIDS who know their HIV status, 30 percent of 14,811. AAC
provides free confidential services to men and women already living with
HIV/AIDS , as well as conducts extensive educational and prevention outreach to
those at risk of infection . AAC also runs Massachusetts' only statewide AIDS
Hotline (1. Kaiser Family Foundation
The Henry J.

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"Funding already secured for the MALE Center and further funding
opportunities that we will pursue, allow us to focus critical attention on a
part of the gay male/MSM community that is too often left behind," said
Rebecca Haag, Executive Director, AIDS Action Committee.mtv.S. More information about these
organizations can be found at think.

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"It's a pleasure to find strong
support and enthusiasm from visionaries such as Frank and Alexis. His
creativity, inimitability, and power are undeniable," said Alexis
Fish, Senior Executive Vice President of Q Television Network.1524
617.N.
National HIV Testing Day was launched in 1995 by the National Association of
People with AIDS (NAPWA-US) to encourage Americans to get tested, and increase
overall awareness about the epidemic.mtv.

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"We're thrilled to be making such a ground breaking project
with Q Television" said Gertler. John Cameron
Mitchell has remained true to his artistic integrity, and has achieved
broad success simultaneously, a rare thing in this media age.2331) and advocates for effective science-based prevention
programs.

The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA-US) and OraSure
Technologies are providing free oral-tests to these organizations, as part of
its national Mayors Campaign Against HIV.kff.com will offer a range of
opportunities for young people to learn about and engage on critical issues at
the local or national level.kaisernetwork.

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Werner of Fortissimo
are also executive producers of Shortbus. "Working with MTV we can reach
young people with the information they need from a source they trust . All programming directs viewers to think.com:

-- PEOPLE OF COLOR IN CRISIS (POCC), Brooklyn , NY;
-- MOBILE HIV TESTING AND OUTREACH PROJECT, Los Angeles, CA;
-- YOUTH EXPRESSIONS , INC.O.

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Establishes multicultural, comprehensive wellness and
HIV prevention center for gay/bi/same-gender-loving men in Boston

BOSTON, In April, AIDS Action Committee of
Massachusetts, Inc.235.S.cfm .

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"We envision the MALE Center as a place where gay, bi and same-gender-
loving men can gather, talk and find a safe haven by experiencing life-
enhancing programs ranging from nutrition and cooking to sexuality and how to
deal with loneliness," said Perkins. "In continuing our long and productive
partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation, we are eager to help reinforce
the message to young people that the only way to know their status, and
therefore to best protect themselves and their partners, is to get tested. In addition, MTV News will look at new testing
methods on June 27th. The winning story will be adapted into an HIV/AIDS educational
film to be distributed to schools, health departments and other youth -serving
organizations.com, along with the campaign's
extensive online resources, including daily HIV/AIDS news headlines provided
by kaisernetwork. The National Survey of Teens
and Young Adults on Sexual Health Public Education Campaigns was a
nationally-representative, random-digit-dial telephone survey of 1,100 young
people age 16-24, conducted from January 27 through April 6, 2003. It is not associated with
Kaiser Permanente or Kaiser Industries.

Websites offering advice and support to young people.

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