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UOMO Media's RT! Directs 'Simple Plan's Save You' Charity Video

Posted on: Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 12:00 CDT

UOMO Media Inc. (OTCBB: UOMO), a multi-channel entertainment company, announced today that Randall (RT!) Thorne, of The NE Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of UOMO Media, has helmed the latest video for the single "Save You" from the Montreal-based international platinum selling punk-rock band, Simple Plan. The single "Save You" is the third release from the album "Simple Plan." The proceeds from the song "Save You" benefit cancer related charities. The video features real cancer survivors and their families.

"The NE Inc. was proud to have produced this project for Simple Plan, one of the hottest rock bands on the international music scene," commented Randall (RT!) Thorne, Executive Director, The NE Inc. "I was thrilled to direct the video for this great heartfelt song for the band, and contribute to this important cause. For me, it was a project that is close to my heart, as I recently lost a close family member to cancer."

Recently, Simple Plan has enjoyed growing international success. They were nominated for the 2008 European MTV Awards for "Album of the Year" and "Rock Act." The band also won "Best Canadian Group" at the MuchMusic Video Awards in June. Currently, the band is on a world tour to promote their platinum selling album "Simple Plan" (Lava/Atlantic).

About UOMO Media Inc.

UOMO Media Inc. is a multi-channel entertainment company that acquires, produces, and manages intellectual media content and digital assets. UOMO integrates existing and well-established revenue streams in recorded music, publishing, and talent management through its four operating divisions: UOMO Digital, UOMO Recorded Music, UOMO Talent Management, and UOMO Publishing. PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that by 2011, the global media and entertainment industry will be worth US$ 2 trillion. www.uomomedia.com

 Contacts: UOMO Media Inc. Javed Mawji Investor Relations (646) 808-0685 Email: ir@uomomedia.com Website: www.uomomedia.com

SOURCE: UOMO Media Inc.

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