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DIRECTV Premieres Paramount Pictures' Waiting for 'Superman' Documentary Same Day as DVD Release

Waiting for "Superman" chronicles the state of public education through the stories of a few families, who are searching for alternatives, and of reformers, proving that all kids can learn. Each time Waiting for "Superman" is rented on DIRECTV CINEMA, a donation will be made to DonorsChoose.org. Launched out of a Bronx high school in 2000, DonorsChoose.org enables anyone to connect to public school classrooms in a personal way by funding project requests posted directly by teachers in need.

"Education plays such a vital role in the success of our country's youth, and DIRECTV strives to provide schools with the resources they need to offer a well-rounded curriculum for K-12 students," said Sarah Lyons, vice president of Upgrade Marketing for DIRECTV. "DIRECTV CINEMA is proud to support the company's corporate citizenship efforts in our primary focus area of education through this exciting new campaign."

DIRECTV is committed to fostering education through two educational programs: DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL and DIRECTV4Schools . Through DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL, qualifying schools can receive a free DIRECTV System and educational programming to enhance their students' classroom experience. The DIRECTV4Schools program is an easy way for schools to earn the funds they need for special programs, equipment, and events that enrich student learning. For more information on these and other DIRECTV corporate citizenship programs, please visit directv.com/corporatecitizenship.

Waiting for "Superman" is now available at $4.99 for standard-definition and $5.99 for crystal-clear HD. DIRECTV CINEMA offers more than 400 of the newest movies in razor-sharp 1080p HD, plus more than 6,000 shows and movies at no extra charge. For more information on the movies available on DIRECTV CINEMA, please visit directv.com/cinema.

About DIRECTV:

DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is the world's most popular video service delivering state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming, the most comprehensive sports packages available and industry leading customer service to its 27.6 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 19.1 million customers access to over 160 HD channels and Dolby-Digital 5.1 theater-quality sound (when available), access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET , award winning technology like its DIRECTV DVR Scheduler and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for ten years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 8.5 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

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