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TV Guide Channel Announces New Appointments in Production, Development and On Demand; Former``Fox & Friends'' Executive Producer to Head TV Guide Channel Programming and Production

Posted on: Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 12:00 CST

TV Guide Channel, the premier entertainment network covering the best programs, hottest stars and latest trends on television, today announced three new appointments to its programming and production team: Matt Singerman joins as senior vice president, Programming and Production; Kristin Peace has been named vice president, Development; and Dmitri Ponomarev has been named vice president, On Demand. All three executives will be based at TV Guide Channel's Los Angeles headquarters. Mr. Singerman and Mr. Ponomarev will report to Channel President Ryan O'Hara. Ms. Peace will report to Mr. Singerman. The appointments are part of TV Guide Channel's ramp-up of original programming, which has yielded rating increases of up to 25% in key demos this year.

"TV Guide Channel has made tremendous strides this year in terms of bolstering our content and raising our profile with viewers, which has led to consistent upticks in ratings, especially among adults 18-34; this is definitely a channel on the move," said O'Hara. "Matt, Kristin and Dmitri are important additions to this team and I know we will benefit from their experience, creativity and enthusiasm as we continue to grow the Channel and our on-demand offerings."

As the Channel enters its next phase of growth, Mr. Singerman assumes his role from Danila Koverman, current SVP of Programming and Production, who joined the network in order to see it through its initial re-launch phase, which began in January 2004. Said O'Hara: "For the past two years, Danila has been instrumental in relaunching TV Guide Channel, bringing energy and enthusiasm to her lead role in creating a vibrant entertainment network. She has also been key in securing strong talent, namely Joan and Melissa Rivers, and her role in producing our Red Carpet programming has helped consistently deliver the network's highest ratings. Danila will remain hands-on to ensure a smooth transition with Matt, and I look forward to continuing to explore creative collaborations with her."

Matt Singerman was most recently executive producer of Fox News Channel's top-rated cable morning show, Fox & Friends. In his new post, he will oversee all aspects of TV Guide Channel's programming and production, including current series and specials, content development and talent.

A veteran television news producer, Mr. Singerman has been with Fox News Channel since 1999. He was appointed executive producer for Fox & Friends in 2000, where he was responsible for overseeing a franchise that includes Fox & Friends, Fox & Friends First, and Fox & Friends Weekend. Prior to that, he was a producer for Special Projects, including Fox Network's New Year's Eve special of 2000, late-night talk show, The Full Nelson, and Fox network's magazine show Fox Files. Prior to joining Fox, he was a producer of King World's syndicated magazine show, American Journal, from 1996-1998. He began his career as a producer for Fox Syndication's A Current Affair. Mr. Singerman graduated cum laude from Tufts University with a Liberal Arts Degree.

Kristin Peace joins TV Guide Channel from Paramount Domestic Television, where she was vice president of Programming and Development. In her new role, she will be responsible for creating and developing original new programming in keeping with TV Guide Channel's mission of bringing viewers closer to the world of TV with entertaining programming and guidance about where and when to watch.

Since 2001, Ms. Peace has been vice president, Programming and Development, Paramount Domestic Television, where she was responsible for all development of first-run syndication, network and cable projects. While there, she created, developed and launched Dance 360, a syndicated series on the Viacom Station Group, and developed and launched the nationally-syndicated show Life Moments. Previously, Ms. Peace was with Game Show Network (GSN), where she joined as director of Programming in 1998, before being promoted to vice president of Programming in March 2000. She developed the network's original programming slate, including all development and production of original programming and interactive television. Earlier in her career, Ms. Peace was a development associate at Fox Television Stations Productions/fox lab. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University.

Most recently general manager, Interactive Platforms for TVG Network, Dmitri Ponomarev will lead content development and production for TV Guide's on demand businesses, including TV Guide SPOT.

While at TVG Network, the leading interactive horseracing network, Mr. Ponomarev oversaw the development, daily operations and marketing of TVG's wagering platforms, including its Web site, automated telephone wagering system, and interactive television wagering application which launched on EchoStar's DISH Network earlier this year. Prior to joining TVG Network, Mr. Ponomarev was director of Business Development and Strategic Planning for Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., where he was responsible for business and operational planning and strategic development of the company's cable and satellite businesses. Earlier in his career, he was director of Product Development for Commerce-TV Corporation and worked as an entertainment management consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Ponomarev holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UCLA and a Masters of Business Administration with Distinction from Harvard Business School.

TV Guide Channel and TV Guide SPOT are services owned and operated by TV Guide Networks, Inc. TV Guide Networks, Inc. and TVG Network are subsidiaries of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

About Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., is a leading media, entertainment and technology company that develops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products and services targeted at the television guidance and home entertainment needs of consumers worldwide. The Company's businesses include: television media and publishing properties; interactive program guide services and products; and technology and intellectual property licensing. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.gemstartvguide.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to declines in the Company's magazine publishing business; timely availability and market acceptance of products and services incorporating the Company's technologies and content; the Company's investment in new and existing businesses, including TV Guide magazine, Inside TV, and TV Guide Spot; limitations on the Company's ability to control certain joint venture or partnership businesses; the impact of competitive products and pricing; ongoing and potential future litigation; and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the most recent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, each as it may be amended from time to time. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Note to Editors: Gemstar and TV Guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The names of other companies and products and services used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners

Source: Business Wire

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