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10/11/07

MOJO to Offer Exclusive Cable HD Encores of "Heroes" on Thursdays, Anchoring a Night of Original Programming, Including Two New Series

Los Angeles and New York, Oct. 11 - G4, the network that's plugged into what young men want, and MOJO, the all hi-def network geared to upscale men, have acquired off-network rights to NBC's hit sci-fi drama series "Heroes." Both networks gained rights to air current episodes of "Heroes" the same week they debut on NBC, starting the week of October 29. The deal, through NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution, extends through six seasons of the series for both G4 and MOJO, with the entire "Heroes" library available in 2010. G4 will debut "Heroes" with marathons of season one episodes on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28. MOJO will kick-off its telecasts of "Heroes" on Thursday, November 1 with airings of the first six episodes of season two.

"'Heroes' is a series of the highest caliber, which has garnered a cult-like following. It will be a perfect lead-in for MOJO's Thursday night block of original hi-def programming," said Robert D. Jacobson, President and CEO, iN DEMAND Networks (MOJO's parent company). "With its loyal young adult audience and characters who are real people with extraordinary qualities, 'Heroes' speaks to the MOJO core viewer: one who's active, who's curious and who's involved."

"We are excited to become part of the 'Heroes' phenomenon," said Neal Tiles, President, G4. "This extraordinary series speaks perfectly to G4's young male audience and is an excellent complement to the network's programming line-up, which includes content such as Comic-Con coverage, the live daily strip 'Attack of the Show' and videogame review series 'X-Play.' In addition to experiencing all new episodes of Heroes, G4 viewers can take part in a live and interactive post-show after each episode where fans will be able to use web cams and instant messaging to join in a live discussion, voice their opinions and provide theories on how future episodes will play out."

"Heroes" will premiere on MOJO Thursday, November 1, airing the first six episodes of season two from 3-9:00 pm et. Going forward, "Heroes" will air on MOJO every week on Wed. at 8pm pt/11:00pm et and Thurs. at 5pm pt/8pmet. MOJO will also air a marathon of season one episodes during the Thanksgiving holiday.

The arrival of "Heroes" will herald the coming of MOJO's fall season of new and returning original hi-def programming. Included shows are: "After Hours with Daniel" with Chef Daniel Boulud, "Pressure Cook" with Chef Ralph Pagano and "Dr. Danger" with Dr. Bob Arnot. Beginning Thursday, November 1, "Heroes" will anchor a new night of original programming, including two new series -- "Technology Jones" and "Test Drive" -- plus signature MOJO series "I Bet You" and "Three Sheets."

From creator/writer Tim Kring (NBC's "Crossing Jordan") comes the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated "Heroes," an epic drama that chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. In its first season, "Heroes" was honored with a People's Choice Award, an AFI Award, a Multicultural Prism Award, the TV Land Future Classic Award and was named the TV Critics Association Outstanding Program of the Year. In addition, "Heroes" received Golden Globe Award, NAACP Image Award, WGA Award, Satellite Award and Emmy Award nominations.

Joining Kring as executive producer are Dennis Hammer (NBC's "Crossing Jordan"), Allan Arkush (NBC's "Crossing Jordan") and Greg Beeman ("Smallville"). The drama is produced by Universal Media Studios in association with Tailwind Production and distributed off-network by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.

About MOJO (www.mojohd.com) MOJO was created exclusively for the discerning upscale male, with attitude, wit and style, and became the network name as of May 1, 2007. Formerly INHD, it has been a pioneer in hi-def television since 2003, and is among the most widely distributed HD networks on cable. It consistently earns high marks from HD viewers for the pristine quality of its 1080i picture and 5.1 sound and ranks as a viewer favorite. Original shows are about wide-ranging upscale men's interests including high tech, finance, comedy-reality, adventurous travel, music, cuisine and spirits. Other programming includes high profile professional and college sports, movies, concerts and big events. The network is 100% high definition and available as part of the HD offerings from Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Cox Communications, Bright House Networks, Cablevision, Charter Communications, Inc., Mediacom, Patriot and others. MOJO is owned by iN DEMAND Networks, whose members are Comcast iN DEMAND Holdings, Inc., Cox Communications Holdings, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse Partnership. Sony Pictures Television Advertiser Sales is the exclusive sales representative for MOJO.

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