Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced that CANAL+ Group, a leading pay-TV operator in France, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement for Macrovision's electronic program guide (EPG) patent portfolio.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB), a leading supplier of technology to the global digital television industry, have entered into a patent license agreement for Interactive Program Guides (IPGs) for consumer electronic products.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, and NDS Group Ltd, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that FOXTEL, Australia's leading subscription television provider has signed a multi-year agreement for licenses to Macrovision's electronic program guide (EPG) patent portfolio.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced Sony has licensed interactive program guide (IPG) technology and patents from Macrovision. The multi-year agreement will allow Sony to continue to use Macrovision's IPG technology and patents, under the company's Gemstar patent portfolio, for its products.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that it has now licensed its intellectual property related to its G-GUIDE Mobile Interactive Program Guide (IPG) for One-Segment Broadcasting to Japan’s three major phone operators. NTT DOCOMO, the most recent licensee addition in Japan, joins major Japanese mobile phone operators and existing licensees KDDI and SOFTBANK MOBILE.  NTT DOCOMO and Macrovision have extended their relationship to now include a new agreement with Macrovision that incorporates One-Segment Broadcasting and related services. Since December 2004, NTT DOCOMO has deployed Macrovision's G-GUIDE Mobile Interactive Program Guide (IPG) for mobile handsets.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced its intention to formally change its name to Rovi. The Rovi brand is part of the company's new brand identity that includes a new corporate visual design. Macrovision will continue to operate under the Macrovision name until the annual meeting of stockholders being held on July 15, 2009, at which time the name change will be considered for approval.  If the stockholders approve the change of the company name, the company's trading symbol on the NASDAQ Global Select Market would also be changed at that time.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today, on a GAAP basis, first quarter 2009 revenues of $111.2 million, compared to $30.3 million for the first quarter of 2008. First quarter 2009 GAAP net loss was $41.5 million compared to net income of $5.0 million for the first quarter of 2008. GAAP net loss for the first quarter 2009 included losses of $36.2 million from discontinued operations and $20.3 million of intangible asset amortization primarily related to the Gemstar acquisition. Additionally, in conjunction with the disposition of the Company's media properties, the Company incurred a restructuring and asset impairment charge of $8.4 million. GAAP diluted earnings per share for the quarter was a loss of $0.41 compared to earnings per share of $0.09 for the first quarter of 2008.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that it has signed a multi-year technology and patent licensing agreement with VIZIO, Inc., America’s HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company, for Macrovision’s interactive program guide (IPG) technologies. The agreement will enable VIZIO to incorporate Macrovision’s IPG technologies into future products to help consumers navigate, sort, select and schedule television programming.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that Paramount Home Entertainment has agreed to license Macrovision’s content protection products, ACP and RipGuard. ACP and RipGuard provide protection against unauthorized copying of content across packaged media such as DVD as well as electronic channels such as the Internet, cable and DBS. 

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and NDS Group Ltd, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that NDS has entered into a multi-year license agreement for electronic program guide (EPG) patents.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today an agreement with Megacable Comunicaciones, the largest MSO in Mexico with 1.5 million subscribers in 53 major cities. The agreement includes Megacable's use of Passport Echo, Macrovision's cable IPG, and Macrovision's television listing data.  The deployment covers Megacable's Motorola systems.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader and Muze, Inc., a leader in entertainment information products and discovery services, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Muze, Inc.

Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that ZyXEL Communications Inc. is using Macrovision’s Connected Platform solution in its Network Storage Appliance (NSA) to support Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) guidelines. By using Macrovision’s Connected Platform solution, ZyXEL can deploy advanced connectivity features to create DLNA-, Universal Plug and Play- (UPnP-) and DTCP-IP- compliant networked products that enable consumers to discover, manage and enjoy their digital media throughout the home.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that UPC Broadband, the European cable division of Liberty Global, Inc., the world’s leading international cable operator, has entered into a multi-year agreement to license patents for interactive program guides (IPGs)  in multiple European countries from Macrovision. 

At The Cable Show 2009 today, Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), exhibiting in booth #1605, announced a portfolio of new technology solutions that offer broader access to content throughout the home for cable operators and the cable industry’s next generation tru2way™ platform. 

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today at The 2009 Cable Show announced its Connected Platform solution’s support of tru2way technology, the cable industry’s platform for enabling interactive video and content services capabilities in digital TV devices.  By deploying the new Connected Platform solution, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers of set-top boxes and TVs now have the ability to develop tru2way-ready multi-room digital video recorder (DVR) devices that can share recorded television content as well as personal and premium digital content throughout the home.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today at The 2009 Cable Show the launch of its new Passport tru2way solution, a fully integrated interactive program guide (IPG) for tru2way enabled devices. The entertainment environment is increasing in complexity and consumers are seeking a way to make sense of it all. The Passport tru2way Java™ based IPG solution provides the cable market with an industry standard platform for advanced interactive video and content features in digital set-top boxes (STBs) and televisions, enabling a more simplified whole home entertainment experience for the end-consumer.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today at The 2009 Cable Show the availability of multi-room DVR capabilities for its industry-leading Passport Echo 3.5 and i-Guide A28 interactive program guides (IPGs). With planned availability on Motorola's standardized MoCA®-enabled set-top boxes, Macrovision’s multi-room DVR solutions will allow DVR-recorded content to be enjoyed throughout the home network.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that the newest version of its LASSO media recognition solution has expanded access to deeper entertainment data and more types of data worldwide. LASSO now includes a larger global database supported by both editorial and user-submitted data that can be localized to regional specifics in stand-alone devices. This expanded offering provides consumer electronic (CE) manufacturers with the ability to create devices with richer experiences for consumers by allowing them to further explore and experience entertainment media that is most relevant to them

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) , the leading next generation studio, and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) , a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced the closing of the transaction by which Lionsgate has acquired the TV Guide Network and TV Guide Online properties from Macrovision. The companies previously announced the signing of the transaction on January 5, 2009.

CyberLink Corporation (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected media lifestyle, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to license Macrovision’s interactive program guide patent portfolio and its TV Guide Data Solutions for use with CyberLink’s TVEnhance and PowerCinema software. The agreement allows CyberLink to enrich its TV features and program guides to deliver a better TV on the PC experience.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today, on a GAAP basis, fourth quarter 2008 revenues of $118.2 million, compared to $41.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2007. Fourth quarter 2008 GAAP net loss was $209.9 million compared to net income of $9.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2007. GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share for the quarter was $(2.06), compared to $0.17 for the fourth quarter of 2007. The fourth quarter GAAP net loss for 2008 included impairment charges of $208.3 million related to the goodwill and intangible assets of TV Guide Network, TVG Network and TV Guide Online, all of which are classified as discontinued operations. Subsequent to year end, the Company entered into agreements to sell all three of these businesses. The impairment charges were based upon the proceeds the Company will receive for these sales.

BETFAIR Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming business, and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced that Betfair has completed its acquisition of the TV Games Network (TVG) from Macrovision for $50 million in cash consideration.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced the addition of “Chumoku-Bangumi” on the G-Guide, a Japanese interactive program guide (IPG). The new feature will debut on Panasonic’s HD television series released on January 13, 2009.

This week during the International Consumer Electronics Show 2009 at an invitation-only exhibit at Caesars Palace, Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) will showcase its portfolio of technology solutions for consumer electronics manufacturers including a new next-generation on-screen program guide and the capability to deliver digital content to Internet-connected televisions through Macrovision’s interactive program guide (IPG).

Today at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced its next generation Interactive Program Guide (IPG) that can help enable access to broadcast, personal and premium content from one screen. The new solution provides a framework for CE manufacturers to build devices that can use the guide as a central source for finding and playing television shows, Internet delivered video and music as well as accessing and managing content from consumers’ personal media libraries. This next-generation IPG, being developed under the project name “Neon”, marks an important milestone in the evolution towards a seamless and uniquely simple digital home entertainment experience for consumers.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today demonstrated a new capability that brings the seamless integration and delivery of digital content to Internet-connected televisions through Macrovision’s consumer electronics (CE) Interactive Program Guide (IPG).

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with SANYO Manufacturing Corporation, allowing Macrovision’s Guide Daily to be incorporated into SANYO’s digital TV product line.  Guide Daily is a version of Macrovision’s full-scale interactive program guide (IPG), designed to help consumers navigate, sort, select, and schedule television programming.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that Onkyo, one of the leaders in audio/video components and home theater systems throughout the world, is using the Macrovision Connected Platform for the development of its next-generation IP audio video receiver (AVR).  Onkyo chose Macrovision’s technologies to develop its AVR so that consumers have the ability to acquire, manage and play back personal and premium digital audio media content from a variety of devices and locations in the house—all from the comfort of their home theater using a remote control. 

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leadingnext generation studio, and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced an agreement for Lionsgate to acquire the TV Guide Network and TV Guide Online properties from Macrovisionfor $255 million in consideration.  Macrovision has terminated its previous agreement to sell such properties announced on December 18, 2008.  The transaction between Lionsgate and Macrovision is expected to close by February 28, 2009, and is subject to certain indemnifications and customary closing conditions.  The transaction will be funded with Lionsgate’s existing cash and available funds and the closing is not subject to financial performance requirements.