LODGENET, NBC UNIVERSAL SIGN MULTI-YEAR FILM LICENSING AGREEMENT

 Films to be Available in High Definition
Using Pro:Idiom^TM Copy Protection Technology

Guests in hotel rooms served by LodgeNet’s high-definition video on demand (VOD) systems will enjoy Universal titles such as Hot Fuzz, Georgia Rule and others in high-definition. All Universal titles will feature LodgeNet’s PowerPlay^SM media playback controls, providing Pause, Skip and Save (bookmarking) flexibility.

“This agreement marks a new phase in our long and valued relationship with Universal,” said Steve Truckenmiller, Senior Vice President Programming & Content Management. “Universal has a strong slate of titles for hotel release during the summer travel season that will be even more compelling to guests when offered in high-definition.”   

“LodgeNet has established its leadership in bringing entertainment to guest rooms and we look forward to continuing our partnership to offer travelers a broad array of entertainment options,” said Michael Bonner, Senior Vice President for NBC Universal Digital Distribution.

LodgeNet has distributed high-definition programming to select hotel guest rooms since 2003 and currently delivers HD VOD content from many major motion picture studios and distributors. The company’s SIGNETURE HDTV systems integrate Pro:Idiom^TM, an open standard content security solution developed by LG Electronics to protect the integrity of premium digital entertainment at every point in the distribution chain.

About LodgeNet

LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity services designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other visitor and guest-based businesses. LodgeNet serves more than 1.8 million hotel rooms representing 9,300 hotel properties worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. LodgeNet’s services include on demand movies, games, television programming, music and information, along with subscription sports programming and high-speed Internet access. LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands:  LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, On Command and StayOnline. LodgeNet is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com. 

NBC Universal Digital Distribution 

NBC Universal Digital Distribution, a division of NBC Universal, drives the company's development of digital content and distribution in the areas of digital sales, digital platforms and wireless products. NBC Universal Digital Distribution manages product strategy and development for NBCU's content efforts by deploying it across multiple digital platforms including mobile, Internet portals, wireless carriers, emerging digital companies and nontraditional customers. In addition, NBCU Digital Distribution spearheads the company's development of industry leading technologies such as interactive television, on demand, electronic sell-through and IPTV.  NBCU Digital Distribution also directs and manages the company’s cable investments including A&E, The History Channel, History Channel International, The Biography Channel and the Sundance Channel.

LodgeNet, the LodgeNet logo, SIGNETURE HDTV and PowerPlay are service marks or registered trademarks of LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation. All rights reserved. Pro:Idiom is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation. 

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