WASHINGTON, Citizens Against Government Waste
(CAGW) and a broad range of activist groups concerned with the cost and
privacy implications of implementing the REAL ID Act today sent a letter to
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff expressing
opposition to the idea of mandating radio frequency identification (RFID)
computer chips in state -issued drivers' licenses. Bill of Rights Foundation,
and Liberty Coalition. The National Conference of State Legislatures estimated
the cost of implementation of the REAL ID Act would be $9-$13 billion .

The complete letter and CAGW's report, REAL ID: Big Brother Could Cost Big
Money, are available at http://www.

Digital Information Network Launches Streaming Newscast Service for Local Broadcasters

"At a time when broadcasters are faced with the dilution of audiences for
information content due to increased competition from cable, satellite and
other emerging sources, Desktop Video allows broadcasters and advertisers to
reach new audiences that may not be regular viewers of the local station,"
said Jon Fowler, CEO of DIN.
"We are truly grateful for Michael's considerable contributions to
Miramax's International success this year," said Harvey Weinstein.

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Citizens Against Government Waste has estimated that a federal chip mandate
for state drivers' licenses would cost $17. He leaves us after 37 years as a true pioneer of the
International motion picture industry .

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NEW YORK, Miramax Films announced today that
following a projected record breaking 2004, Michael Williams-Jones, President
of Miramax International, has elected to step down effective March 1, 2005 . It has been no accident that the Weinsteins
have scored consistently well both commercially and artistically for many
years and this year's awards recognition for Finding Neverland and The Aviator
is no different."

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Local and state law enforcement agencies have already implemented many
processes and technologies to use existing security features.

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Users can access the Desktop Video module from DIN's desktop application,
which is being used by 100 stations nationwide to provide severe weather
alerts, Amber alerts and other breaking news.

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Congressional intent in enacting the REAL ID Act was to build upon the
states' best practices.

Established in 1998 , DIN has partnered with national media groups, such as
ABC, Viacom, Meredith, Gray, Liberty, The New York Times, Freedom, and
Nexstar.

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Signatories to the letter include representatives from the American
Conservative Union, American Civil Liberties Union, Taxpayers for Common
Sense, Americans for Tax Reform, Free Congress Foundation, Gun Owners of
America, Center for Democracy and Change , National Taxpayers Union, Patriots
to Restore Checks and Balances, Doctors for Disaster Preparedness , Electronic
Privacy Information Center, Grassroots Institute of Hawaii, Coalition Against
Prosecutorial Abuse, Taxpayers League of Minnesota, National Lawyers
Guild/National Office, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons,
Fairfax County Privacy Council, Democrats. DIN Desktop Video Enables Local Broadcasters to Capture Non-Traditional
Revenue, Reach New Audiences

OKLAHOMA CITY, Digital Information Network (DIN),
the desktop convergence application provider , today announced the availability
of DIN Desktop Video, a service that allows local broadcasters to use DIN's
unique desktop software to broadcast real-time newscasts over the Internet.

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only requirement for users is Windows(R) Media or Real Video(R) players. We will miss his always well-reasoned
and candid opinions.

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Coalition Urges DHS to Reject REAL ID Chip Mandate

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With minimal bandwidth requirements, Desktop Video allows broadcasters to
stream segments of their local newscasts directly to computer users' desktops.

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This letter addresses
one of those concerns - - the use of radio frequency identification chips
(RFID) as the "machine readable" feature in the card.
Desktop Video is being offered as a service upgrade to existing DIN
customers for a modest 10 percent of their annual licensing fee.
The announcement was made today by Miramax Co-Chairmen , Bob and Harvey
Weinstein. We wish Michael well in any and all
future endeavors. Whatever direction the future takes for them I have no doubt
that they will be out there leading from the front as usual with great
imagination and flair and of course their trademark drive."
Michael Williams-Jones went on to praise his entire division and its
International Distribution Partners.

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. "We're excited about the revenue-generating
potential that Desktop Video offers our media clients and their advertisers .

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4 billion.
Aside from the cost issue, we are concerned about the lack of adequate
protections against the theft of personal information arising from remote-
sensing devices.
DIN is equipped with emergency alert graphics, weather warning maps and the
ability to display photos, text and video of designated news content.

Michael Williams-Jones President of Miramax International Electing to Step Down Effective March 1 2005

"Michael
joined the company to lead and further develop our international interests and
he has more than achieved these goals.

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This service also enables broadcasters to reap valuable nontraditional
revenue by selling branded advertising space on the Desktop Video module.

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S. States have spent years testing different
applications to determine which systems work best for their administrative and
law enforcement needs. Buena Vista International under Mark Zoradi 's inspired
leadership is the finest in the business today and on every level added
greatly to the success of Miramax International in 2004 as did TFM our
partners in France and our superb network of independent buyers and
distributors.

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Excerpts from the letter follow:

We, the undersigned individuals and organizations, have a wide variety of
concerns about the proposed REAL ID card and system and we have urged DHS to
establish a standard that provides the greatest possible security at the most
reasonable cost while protecting individual privacy.
"You are only as good as the product and the people around you and I had
the best on both counts -- a genuinely talented staff and a great network of
Distributors.

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Desktop Video brings on-air commercials to the desktop, allowing advertisers
to now capture new local market segments and expand the reach of their
Internet branding capabilities.

About Digital Information Network
Digital Information Network allows broadcasters to extend the reach and
value of their on-air content with their own Internet convergence technology.

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They are indefatigable
and intense but their unbridled passion for film and extraordinary talent is
what really distinguishes them.

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Machine readable technologies such as 2D bar codes are
an example of an anti-fraud tool that is already in wide use .
While the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the cost of complying
with the REAL ID Act would be $100 million for all 50 states, the state of
Washington concluded that it would have to spend at least $92 million just in
the first two years.

Citizens Against Government Waste is the nation's largest nonpartisan,
nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and
mismanagement in government. The same video clips that play
on a station's web site can be repurposed for delivery on the desktop. "Over the past 25
years they have both been at the forefront of independent cinema and watching
how they operate from the inside has been a revelation.

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Mandating
drastic change to new unproven technologies might actually weaken the security
of citizens at state and local levels and decrease the ability of law
enforcement and the states to prevent identity theft, fraud, or other criminal
acts."
Prior to coming to Miramax, Michael Williams-Jones rose to the Presidency
of United Artists International in the late 1970's and subsequently built and
ran UIP as President and CEO for 15 years.

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"After a long career with the majors, I was intrigued by the opportunity
to work with Bob and Harvey," said Michael Williams-Jones.

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