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From Totally Drab To Absolutely Fab In Just An Hour!; Melissa Rivers Transforms Everyday Individuals into Their Favorite Television Stars in TV Guide Channel(R)'s Second Season Series Premiere of TV CANDY

Posted on: Thursday, 20 July 2006, 12:00 CDT

TV CANDY Premieres Sunday, July 30 on TV Guide Channel

TV Guide Channel(R), a leading entertainment destination channel available in 80 million homes nationwide, will premiere the second season of the popular TV make-over show, TV CANDY on Sunday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by Hollywood's red carpet fashionista Melissa Rivers, TV CANDY is a one-hour show that features everyday individuals aspiring to capture the style essence and fashion of their favorite TV characters, including Bree Van De Kamp from "Desperate Housewives," Danny from "Las Vegas," Christopher from "The Sopranos" and Addison Sheppard from "Grey's Anatomy."

"Season 2 of 'TV Candy' is better than ever," said Melissa Rivers. "This year's line-up of stylists take the make-over to a new level and give a ton of insider tips to help EVERYONE look AND feel more glamorous everyday. I picked-up a few great ideas along the way and know the audience will too!"

In the premiere episode, Melissa teams-up with fashion guru Sam Saboura and celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves for a "Desperate Housewives" makeover, in which the participants are transformed into the show's popular on-screen characters, Bree Van De Kamp and Edie Britt. The whirlwind makeovers kick-off with Melissa surprising participants as she sends them off to phase one of their journey - the wardrobe. Fashion master Saboura selects the perfect ensemble to channel the essence of each character. As soon as the fashions are selected, participants are whisked off to phase two - the hair. Celebrity stylist Paves dramatically transforms mops of hair into gorgeous replicas of idolized celebrity manes. When the transformation is complete, Melissa returns for the dramatic unveiling and offers her personal take on the makeover.

TV CANDY will premiere one Sunday night per month through the end of 2006. The scheduled premiere time is 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

About TV Guide Channel

TV Guide Channel reaches nearly 80 million homes and is the premier television entertainment network for viewers seeking the latest information on the best programs, hottest stars and latest trends on television. Headquartered in the heart of Hollywood at its TV Guide Studios, the network combines original programming with comprehensive program listings information - all of which deliver on viewers' need for an entertaining and easy guide to what's on TV. TV Guide Channel is owned and operated by TV Guide Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

About Gemstar-TV Guide

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: GMST) 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 the transformation of our TV Guide magazine publishing business; timely availability and market acceptance of products and services incorporating the Company's technologies and content; our investment in new and existing businesses, including TV Guide magazine, TV Guide Spot and TV Guide Mobile; 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, TV GUIDE, TV GUIDE CHANNEL, TV GUIDE SPOT and TV GUIDE MOBILE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The names of other companies and products used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Business Wire

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