TiVo Delivers Fall Sneak Peeks From All Major Networks for First Time Ever
Show Samples From ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, UPN and WB Are Featured in TiVo's Fall
TV Festival Delivered Exclusively to TiVo Subscribers

TiVo Maintains Busy Pace This Fall: Special Fall TV Showcase Content Follows
New $49.99 After Rebate Pricing and TiVo Ambassador Search Announcements

09-13-2005

ALVISO, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVR), said today the TiVo Fall TV Festival Showcase that it will deliver this week to subscribers will mark the first time all major networks have partnered with the DVR pioneer to bring sneak peaks and previews of the new fall lineup to it's subscribers.

"Our first-ever TiVo Fall TV Festival is the first of its kind one-stop shop that will allow TiVo subscribers to get a sneak peek of the best of the fall TV lineup from every major television network," said Brodie Keast, executive vice president and general manager of TiVo's consumer division. "We're pleased to have been able to partner with each of the top networks to bring this unprecedented program to our subscribers."

And subscribers can easily schedule their TiVo(R) DVRs to record all the new shows they discover in this first of its kind showcase. Each week, the Season Pass(TM) feature of the TiVo service will record each of these new programs and more. Subscribers can watch the shows whenever they choose.

TiVo was founded with a mission of helping TV fans easily and quickly find and record the shows they love. With TiVo's WishList(R) searches, subscribers can tell the TiVo service the name of their favorite actor, director, place or even sports team. The TiVo service will automatically find and record the programs that match each subscriber's interest.

TiVo subscribers can also visit tivo.com to browse through TV editorial, including Daily Picks and subscriber recommendations, to discover new upcoming content. Through TiVo's exclusive online scheduling feature, TiVo subscribers can schedule recordings directly from the web to their TiVo box.

The Fall TV season has been a busy time for TiVo. In addition to providing exclusive content to subscribers and introducing a new low price of $49.99 after rebate for its digital video recorders, TiVo has also launched a search for the ultimate TiVo Ambassador(TM), the TiVo subscriber most passionate about the TiVo service. After proving his/her love for the TiVo service, the winner will receive more than $50,000 in prizes and the opportunity to spread the word in a brand new mini Cooper.

The TiVo Fall TV Festival, segments of which were first aired on September 1st, is available to all TiVo subscribers with TiVo Series1 and Series2(TM) DVRs.

TiVo Series2 DVR offers all the features that have made TiVo famous, including exclusive online scheduling capabilities, enabling subscribers to schedule the recording of a show from anywhere they have Internet access; Season Pass(TM) feature, which enables subscribers to automatically record an entire season of a favorite show, and WishList(R) searches, which helps subscribers find and record programs based on their favorite actors, directors, places or activities. The TiVo Series2 DVR can also be connected to a home network so you can share shows on any TiVo located throughout the house and in the future download content via broadband.

The $150 mail-in rebate is available on all TiVo DVRs (excluding DirecTV DVRs with TiVo) purchased between now and November 27, 2005, with TiVo service activation required before January 15, 2006. For complete rebate terms, go to www.tivorebates.com. The TiVo service requires a one year commitment. Early termination fee and other restrictions apply. For complete terms, go to www.tivo.com/privacy.

To be eligible for the TiVo Ambassador Contest, candidates must be participants in the TiVo Rewards(TM) program and have earned 25,000 points prior to the contest start date of November 27, 2005. In addition, candidates must submit a creative video that shows they have what it takes to be the TiVo Ambassador, write a short essay extolling the personal attributes they possess that make them a good candidate, as well as provide a short testimonial from a friend recommending them for the position. All of these materials and the official entry form must be sent to TiVo, postmarked no later than December 31, 2005. For complete Official Rules and eligibility requirements for the TiVo Ambassador(TM) Contest, please go to www.tivo.com/fan.

About TiVo Inc. Founded in 1997, TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO) pioneered a brand new category of products with the development of the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its full set of DVR service features into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease of use, with such features as Season Pass™ recordings and WishList® searches, has elevated its popularity among consumers and has created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and photos. With innovative features such as, TiVoToGo™ and online scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV your way." The TiVo® service is also at the forefront of providing innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique platform for advertisers and audience measurement research. The company is based in Alviso, Calif.

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