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New Movie Information Portal Simplifies the Search for Best Film Resources Online

EVANSTON, IL (August 1, 2000) - Being a movie fan just got more fun. CinemaSpot.com, the film information portal of the Web, debuts today at http://www.cinemaspot.com. Breaking through the information overload on the Web, CinemaSpot.com provides surfers with a high-utility collection of top cinema resources and insightful editorial in one useful and entertaining spot. CinemaSpot.com simplifies the search for the best movie-related sites online, including movie reviews, showtimes, video release dates, award-winners, trivia, history, quotes, celebrity gossip, industry news and resources, and more.

"CinemaSpot.com offers something for all movie lovers, from the starstruck fan to the professional cinematographer," said Susan Veitch Twetten, CinemaSpot.com managing editor. "CinemaSpot.com celebrates the highest quality film resources and makes it easy for consumers to find them. In addition to covering the essentials, we've tracked down some incredibly useful and entertaining gems."

Don't know what movie to see? Easily access thousands of reviews from critics and viewers, get personalized recommendations or watch the latest trailers. Made your selection? Search showtimes and buy your tickets online, all in one convenient spot.

CinemaSpot.com will also show you how to download movie content to your PDA, research movie questions and catch up on the latest gossip. Looking for a quote from Ferris Bueller's Day Off? We'll show you where to find snippets, or better yet, where to read the entire script.

Cinematographers in training can compare the best film programs, read industry trades and look for a job in showbiz. Already in the industry? Browse professional guides or join an association. Whatever your movie interests, you'll find a site to satisfy them at CinemaSpot.com.

About CinemaSpot.com

Published by StartSpot Mediaworks, Inc., CinemaSpot.com is the newest site in a growing network of award-winning vertical information portals designed to make finding the best topical information on the Internet a quick, easy and enjoyable experience. Current sites in the StartSpot.com Network include LibrarySpot.com, BookSpot.com, GourmetSpot.com, TripSpot.com, EmploymentSpot.com and GovSpot.com. Collectively, they have received more than 60 awards and honors. Headquartered in the Northwestern University/Evanston Research Park in Evanston, Ill., StartSpot Mediaworks strives to create exemplary, high-utility Web resources that also engage, enlighten and inspire.

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For more detailed information, please download a CinemaSpot.com Overview. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

For press information, please contact Stephanie Benes at (303) 433-5216. For all other information about StartSpot.com, visit us on the Web at http://www.startspot.com or call (847) 866-1830.