SciFi Channel Press Release # 5

Business Wire
April 2, 2002, Tuesday 01:01 PM Eastern Time
SECTION: ENTERTAINMENTWIRE

DISTRIBUTION: Entertainment Editors

LENGTH: 708 words

HEADLINE: Prepare to be Taken; Documentary Specials to Launch 2002 Television
Event Steven Spielberg's 20-Hour SCI FI Channel Epic

DATELINE: NEW YORK, April 2, 2002

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Prepare to be taken...behind-the-scenes of the most ambitious television event in history.

A breathtaking epic, Steven Spielberg's TAKEN is a miniseries of unprecedented proportions -- 20 hours of riveting drama over 10 consecutive nights premiering in December 2002. In preparation for that television milestone, SCI FI will present a series of exclusive one-hour events, including an in-depth behind-the-scenes special, an amusing sci-fi field
guide to alien abductions, and a poignant documentary on some extraordinary people.

An epic, sweeping adventure weaving together the story of three generations and more than fifty years of American history, TAKEN has become one of the most anticipated television events of the year. A powerfully emotional and evocative tale of mankind's encounters with extra-terrestrials, the story is told through the visions of some of the most talented directors in Hollywood - with legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg serving as the guiding force in the unfolding of the characters' dramatically interwoven destinies. TAKEN Behind The Scenes

This one-hour tour through TAKEN is a stylish and intriguing glimpse behind-the-scenes of the massive production. The cast and crew discuss the making of the miniseries, as well as share their personal beliefs on alien conspiracies. Additionally, the special will include a rare in-depth conversation with executive producer Steven Spielberg, who will discuss how this latest project fits in with his cinematic legacy of otherworldly films. Produced by Mark Feldstein and Brad Roth of Stun Creative.

A TAKEN Special: We Were Abducted

Poignant, harrowing, transformational testimonies from ordinary people who have had the extraordinary experience of having been abducted by aliens. Take an intimate look at otherworldly encounters, their aftermath and the unexpected impact on human lives. Produced by award-winning documentary filmmakers Tina DiFeliciantonio and Jane C. Wagner. Partners in Naked Eye Productions, Ltd. since 1988, their work on documentaries and features has garnered much critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Emmy Award and the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize in 1997.

SCI FI Field Guide to UFOs

Do you know the proper way to foil an alien abduction? SCI FI Field Guide has the answers. It's a video instruction manual to the shadowy world of the paranormal. This tongue-in-cheek field guide will serve as interactive video instruction of everything you've ever wanted to know but didn't have anyone to ask about alien abductions -- and how to avoid them. SCI FI Field Guide is being produced by World of Wonder Productions (WOW), a progressive television production company and the recipient of numerous awards worldwide including an Emmy, a CableACE Award and film festival honors around the world. Executive producers are Randy Barbato and Fenton Baily and David Schiff as Supervising Producer.

DreamWorks SKG was formed in October, 1994, by its three principal partners -- Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen -- as a single company to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films and television programs; network, syndicated and cable television programming; records; books; toys; and consumer products.  DreamWorks Television is the network television production arm of DreamWorks SKG. In addition to "Taken," current DreamWorks Television projects include "Spin City" (ABC), "The Job" (ABC), "Undeclared" (FOX), "Off Centre" (The WB) and "Band of Brothers" (HBO).

On December 17, USA Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:USAI) and Vivendi Universal announced the creation of Vivendi Universal Entertainment (VUE), a joint venture that combines the assets of the USA Entertainment Group, including SCI FI Channel, and the Universal Studios Group.

SCI FI Channel, owned and operated by USA Cable, a division of USA Networks, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:USAI) Entertainment Group, transmits fantastic images to 78 million human homes. Launched in 1992, SCI FI features a continuous stream of
cinematic hits, new and original series, and special events, as well as classic sci-fi, fantasy, and horror programming. Check out SCIFI.COM(R), the SCI FI Channel's award-winning Web site, at www.scifi.com.

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