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For Release: May 2, 2011 Announces First-Ever TCM Classic Cruise And the Return of the TCM Classic Film Festival

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) wrapped up the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival Sunday by announcing plans for a third annual festival, plus the launch of a brand-new, one-of-a-kind event: the TCM Classic Cruise.

“The success of our TCM Classic Film Festival shows that our wide-ranging fan community thoroughly enjoys being able to get together in person,” said TCM primetime host . “We’re very pleased to be able to now invite them to a third festival in 2012 and to welcome one and all aboard the network’s first-ever cruise later this year.”

The 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival sold out of its four types of passes. The festival had total attendance of 25,000 at more than 70 screenings and events. There were passholders from 49 states and seven foreign countries: Italy, Romania, Poland, Australia, France, Argentina and Canada.

Highlights of the 2011 festival included appearances by , , , , , , , , Peter O’Toole, , , and many, many more. Go to www.tcm.com/festival for details. Information about the 2012 festival will be released later.

The new TCM Classic Cruise is set for Dec. 8-12, 2011. It will be a five-day/four-night event aboard Celebrity Millennium. The multi-faceted, interactive experience is being planned by TCM in partnership with cruise production Sixthman, the industry leader in theme cruises. The TCM Classic Cruise will sail from Miami to Key West and Cozumel.

The TCM Classic Cruise will include live appearances by legends, as well as exclusive events with Osborne and TCM weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz. In addition to the ocean liner’s amenities, travelers will be treated to a wide variety of movie-themed events, from screenings and panel discussions to trivia contests and parties.

“After the enormous success of the TCM Classic Film Festival and our Road to Hollywood tour, the TCM Classic Cruise will once again demonstrate that TCM is more than just a network; it’s a community,” said Dennis Adamovich, senior vice president of brand and digital activation/general manager of festivals for TCM, TBS and TNT.

TCM will begin announcing events for the TCM Classic Cruise in the coming weeks. Celebrity Millennium accommodates more than 2,000 passengers in 1,017 staterooms, 80% of which feature an ocean view. Pre-sale begins May 9 and run through May 19. Cabins go on sale publicly May 20. Prices for interior cabins start at $795, which also includes meals, entertainment, and onboard activities. Guests can visit www.tcmclassiccruise.com for more information and details on booking a reservation.

About Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of the world’s top-rated premium cruise line, with spacious, stylish interiors; dining experiences elevated to an art form; personalized service, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2:1; unexpected, trendsetting onboard activities, all designed to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. Celebrity sails to Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Bermuda, , Canada/, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America and year-round in the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. One of the fastest-growing major cruise lines, Celebrity’s fleet currently consists of nine ships, with two additional Solstice Class ships scheduled to join the fleet: Celebrity Silhouette in July 2011 and Celebrity Reflection in Fall 2012. For more information, dial 800/437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com or call your travel agent.

About Sixthman Sixthman, headquartered in Atlanta, creates theme cruises with an emphasis on celebrating music and fan communities. These one-of-a-kind vacation experiences bring like-minded people together in exclusive, interactive, and intimate environments. Sixthman’s mission is to break down the walls between artists, heroes, partners, and their passionate fan bases. Sixthman has partnered with entertainers such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Mayer, Kid Rock, Barenaked Ladies, Jillian Michaels, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel, Lyle Lovett, Sarah MacLachlan, Patty Griffin, Zac Brown Band, and 311, and brands such as VH1 and Graceland. Sixthman has hosted more than 35 full-ship charters since 2001, and maintains a more than sixty percent return rate amongst guests.

About Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network that presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world. Currently seen in more than 85 million homes, TCM features the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests. As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with regular programming events that include The Essentials, 31 Days of Oscar and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also stages special events and screenings, such as the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood; produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs; and hosts a wealth of materials at its Web site, www.tcm.com. TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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CONTACTS: TCM, Gina McKenzie, 404/885-4315, [email protected] Visit TCM’s press site at http://news.turner.com. Follow TCM on Twitter @TCM and @TCMPR. SXM Press Kit: http://sixthman.net/epk. Socialize with Sixthman at Facebook.com/Sixthmanllc or twitter.com/sixthmanllc