InterVideo and tvtv Integrate Programming PC-TV Solutions via Internet

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers/Tradeshow Writers
    CeBIT 2005

    FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2005--InterVideo(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:IVII), a leading supplier of multimedia software home entertainment solutions, announced today that it will collaborate with tvtv, one of the leading European EPG operators, to integrate the electronic program guide (EPG) "tvtv for PC" with InterVideo's well acclaimed Home Theater(TM) product line.
    With InterVideo's software and advanced technology, users are able to program their media PC via the Internet and TV. Consumers will also be able to set TV program recordings via their mobile phones. By integrating the tvtv EPG with InterVideo Home Theater products, it offers significant advantages to users including up-to-date program information available to the TV device and advanced features such as record, play back and Timeshift (recordings with time-delayed playback) that can be easily controlled by using the TV remote control. In addition to the standard EPG functions such as category sorting, full text search and detailed program information, tvtv also offers a personal channel profile, series recordings, stored favorite searches and mobile telephone services.
    "With InterVideo, tvtv has found a key partner in the booming home entertainment and media PC market," said Marek Machacek, Sales and Marketing Manager of tvtv. "We are convinced that new features such as our mobile service will contribute to the Europe-wide success of the InterVideo Home Theater product range."
    "The deciding factor for our choice of partner was not only the European coverage but also the benefits of the connectivity between TV, Internet and mobile telephones," said Steve Ro, CEO and founder of InterVideo. "Along with tvtv, InterVideo will provide a convenient interface for the consumer. With just one click in the EPG program, the recording is set and users are ready for later viewing."
    tvtv offers an EPG through websites in eight European countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. New extensions to the existing features are being presented at CeBit 2005 including remote programming via a mobile telephone and an offline ("download") version of the tvtv service.
    With tvtv, the mobile telephone will make its debut as a remote control for programming TV program recordings, regardless of their location. The customer can simply go to the tvtv mobile website (in England: http://mobile.tvtv.co.uk) to organize their recordings. The system automatically recognizes and adapts to the display capabilities of the mobile telephone. Once the user has finished selecting the program recordings, tvtv Service will then transmit this recording list directly to the user's computer at home.
    All customers who purchase InterVideo products with integrated tvtv for PC services will receive a free 30-day trial subscription. The tvtv service can either be extended at www.tvtv.co.uk, or will continue free of charge with a reduced feature set.

    About tvtv Services

    tvtv Services is a branch of Sony United Kingdom Ltd. The Munich based company started operating electronic program guides in 2000. Founded by FAST TV SERVER AG the part of tvtv was acquired by Sony United Kingdom Ltd. in 2003.
    tvtv Services operates online EPGs in 8 European countries. With more than 9 Mio. Page impressions per months www.tvtv.de in the leading online EPG in Germany. Besides its free service tvtv enables remote programming of PC based Hard disk Recorder and Personal Video Recorder via Internet and Mobile Phone. Further information can be found at: http://www.tvtv-services.com.

    About InterVideo, Inc.

    InterVideo is a leading provider of DVD software. InterVideo has developed a technology platform from which it has created a broad suite of integrated multimedia software products that allow users to capture, edit, author, burn, distribute, and play digital video. InterVideo's software is bundled with products sold by the majority of the leading PC OEMs. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA, with regional offices in Europe, Taiwan, China and Japan. For more information, contact InterVideo at 510-651-0888 or visit the company's Web site at www.intervideo.com.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding InterVideo Home Theater products and/or technologies. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release.

    InterVideo is a registered trademark and InterVideo Home Theater is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: InterVideo, Inc. Joanna DeKlavon, 510-651-0888 pr@intervideo.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM INTERNATIONAL EUROPE TRACK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE INTERNET E-COMMERCE TELEVISION/RADIO CABLE TRADESHOW PRODUCT SOURCE: InterVideo, Inc.

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