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CORRECTING and REPLACING Cruise Down Memory Lane With TV Guide Channel(R) for an Entire Weekend Dedicated to the Infamous ''TomKat'' Wedding

Posted on: Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 12:00 CST

Please replace the release dated November 6, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

The corrected release reads:

CRUISE DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH TV GUIDE CHANNEL® FOR AN ENTIRE WEEKEND DEDICATED TO THE INFAMOUS "TOMKAT"WEDDING

TV Guide Channel Goes Behind The Scenes With Tom Cruise To Bring An Entire Weekend Packed With Everything From His Road To Stardom To The Wedding We've All Been Waiting For

TV Guide Channel®, a leading entertainment destination channel available in 80 million homes nationwide, will dedicate an entire weekend to the evolution of Tom Cruise and his everlasting career. From his first box-office hit to the grand finale that details plans of the highly anticipated Italian-based wedding, viewers will not be left in the dark.

The wedding day jitters begin on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 8:00 PM, with an hour long special, "Tom Cruise: Uncovered," featuring celebrity interviews with Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, Brooke Shields, Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Foxx, Keri Russell, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Additional interviews with entertainment experts Ken Baker of Us Weekly, Sam Rubin of KTLA, and Cruise biographer Iain Johnstone will provide additional insight to the silver screen legend. Immediate following, "TV Guide Close Up: Nicole Kidman" will air as TV Guide digs deep in Cruise and Kidman's past and present.

TV Guide Channel's exclusive coverage surrounding Hollywood's wedding of the year also includes the following programming:

-- "Tom & Katie: Tying the Knot" Premieres: Friday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

The nation thought this day would never come, but congratulations Tom and Katie; you are finally tying the knot and embarking upon a new and happy journey together. This two-hour special gives viewers an insider's look at what's ahead for Tom and Katie and their big plans for the lavish Italian wedding. The show will include footage from the location and the opinions of US Weekly's Dina Sansing, Attorney Lynn Soodick and KTLA's Sam Rubin. Special guest, Dr. Drew will offer a psychological evaluation and how the hype will affect such a high profile couple.

-- "Tom Cruise: Superstar" Premieres: Saturday, November 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

House-hold name and megastar, Tom Cruise is profiled in this special, offering viewers a sneak peak at what it's like to be one of Hollywood's hottest. This special looks at his billion-dollar list of box office blockbusters, his leading ladies, classic scenes, most memorable lines, international appeal as a worldwide icon, and his superstar clout both as an actor and a producer.

-- "Tom & Katie: Inside the Wedding" Premieres: Sunday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT

Tom and Katie have made it official! After months of speculation the two have finally tied the knot and we're there with the inside scoop on their stunning Italian affair. From the dress to the location; the celebrity attendees to the catering, Us Weekly's Dina Sansing, Extra's Jon Kelly and fashion expert Ashlan Gorse of Life & Style will be on hand to discuss the details that will make this wedding one for the ages.

-- "Cruise Control Marathon" Premieres: Wednesday, November 22 at 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET/PT with an encore from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ET/PT

A recap of all Tom Cruise related programming in this star powered block, in case you just can't get enough of TomKat!

Don't miss the fun all weekend long with nonstop coverage of Hollywood's hottest couple!

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 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 may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, 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, services 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 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, 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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