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1 President s Address When I founded World Cinema in 1974, I never dreamed we would become the largest exclusive Free-to-Guest provider in the hotel industry. We have grown each and every year for over 32 years and today we are providing television programming to over 500,000 guestrooms in over 4,000 hotels. World Cinema was built on a solid foundation and will continue to maintain its integrity and dedication to being the industry leader in satellite television. We employ a team of the fi nest talent with a reputation for providing superior service unsurpassed within the cable industry. With signifi cant advancements in technology, our management team continues to make certain we offer the highest quality and most cost effective digital and high-defi nition solutions for the lodging industry. Over the years we have maintained our commitment to providing the best Free-to-Guest options at the lowest possible costs. We will continue to strive to make our customers experience with World Cinema one of exceptional service. Thank you for taking the time to consider satellite services from World Cinema! Respectfully, CHESTER E. DICKSON PRESIDENT

2 Company Overview Digital Satellite Television Provider World Cinema is the largest, privately held, exclusive Free-to-Guest, digital satellite television provider in the United States. With over thirty years of experience, we are the premier digital Free-to-Guest satellite TV provider and we do it best! Founded in 1974, World Cinema has become an industry leader in delivering Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) television service to over 500,000 hotel guestrooms. In addition, World Cinema serves hospitals, assisted living facilities, military bases and apartment complexes nationwide. Currently serving over 4,000 properties, our customer base spans the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. We have the largest network of fi eld technicians nationwide to provide prompt, reliable service to our customers. This extensive network of highly trained technicians combined with our high-end digital satellite equipment will ensure your guests maximum entertainment pleasure. Our dedication to customer service is evident from the moment you interact with our staff of knowledgeable representatives. We will assist you in setting up a customized programming package that fi ts your budget and provides your guests with exactly what they want in digital TV entertainment.

3 Satellite Benefi ts What channels are you? Complete Turn-key Inclusive Solutions Free-to-Guest television programming is provided as an amenity, free of charge, to your guests. World Cinema s commercial bulk programming is based on delivering services to 100% of your property on a cost per-room per-month basis. Our bulk programming packages allow signal delivery to your hotel at a signifi cant discount. World Cinema will provide complete turn-key, allinclusive, solutions for your hotel, resort, hospital, assisted living facility or other commercial property and custom design a programming option that will offer you the most choices and value for your entertainment dollar. Why Over 4,000 Properties have Chosen World Cinema CUSTOMIZATION Choose from hundreds of channels to meet your properties exact needs. TECHNOLOGY Latest digital and HD technology with the highest quality picture and sound. AFFORDABILITY The most complete turn-key solutions with no up-front capital requirement. FLEXIBILITY Limitless opportunities to maximize your in-room entertainment. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Largest network of highly trained fi eld technicians nationwide. CHOOSE YOUR CHANNELS. CHOOSE WORLD CINEMA.

4 HD Technology High Definition and In-room Entertainment Opportunities The advent of HIGH DEFINITION delivery coupled with digital satellite television truly offers the hotel industry a revolutionary opportunity to signifi cantly expand its in-room entertainment experience. For the past 5 years digital satellite programming packages enabled hotels to meet guest demand for more channels at an affordable price. Now, HD television offers impressive clarity of pictures and sharpness in sound never experienced before. Over the next 5 years, HD programming content will grow to allow fuller use of the new HD technology. Free-to-Guest Television, where 92% of the guest viewing actually happens, will be the in-room area where the majority of the new and expanded services are added. There are a number of Free-to-Guest opportunities to improve your guests in-room entertainment including: Expanded digital channels HD Free-to-Guest channels-both locally & satellite delivered Digital Music Channels Dedicated HD channels with specialized programming Dedicated channels In house advertising Welcome channels Special messages for groups Let a World Cinema specialist guide you through the HD maze and help create truly memorable programming for your guests. The technology has arrived and the content is expanding.

5 Market Presence Alaska HOTELS SERVED: Hawaii Puerto Rico Over 600 Serving Over 4,000 Hotels Nationwide: ACCOR LA QUINTA INNS APPLE REIT COMPANIES MOTEL 6 BLACKSTONE PARK MANAGEMENT GROUP CANDLEWOOD SUITES RED ROOF INNS CONCORD HOSPITALITY THE RITZ CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY EXTENDED STAY AMERICA SHERATON HOTELS & RESORTS FOUR SEASONS HOTELS & RESORTS STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS HOMESTEAD STUDIO SUITES STAYBRIDGE SUITES INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS SUNBURST HOSPITALITY INTOWN SUITES WESTERN INTERNATIONAL JAMESON INNS WESTIN HOTELS & RESORTS JOHN Q. HAMMONS WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORP AND MANY OTHERS