DAVID GILMOUR – THE VOICE AND GUITAR OF PINK FLOYD – “ON AN ISLAND” AND IN CONCERT ON THE BIG SCREEN FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Big Screen Concerts sm and Network LIVE Present David Gilmour’s Tour Kick-Off Show Recorded Live In London On March 7 th , Plus an Interview and New Music Video, In More Than 100 Movie Theatres Across the Country (New York, NY – May 10, 2006) – David Gilmour, legendary guitarist and voice of Pink Floyd, will give American fans one more chance to catch his latest tour on the Big Screen on Tuesday, May 16th at 8:00pm local time. This exciting one-night-only Big Screen Concerts sm and Network LIVE event features David Gilmour’s March 7, 2006 performance recorded live at the Mermaid Theatre in London. Show highlights include the first public performance of tracks from On An Island , Gilmour’s new album, plus many Pink Floyd classics. David Gilmour played only 10 sold-out North American dates before returning to Europe, so this will be the only chance for many in the U.S. to see him in concert this year. This special event will also include an on-screen interview with David Gilmour talking about the creation of the new album, as well as the new On An Island music video. “We had a great time touring the U.S. and I’m glad that more of the fans will be able to see the show because of this initiative,” said David Gilmour DAVID GILMOUR: ON AN ISLAND will be presented by National CineMedia and Network LIVE in High-Definition and cinema surround sound at more than 100 participating Regal, United Artists, Edwards, Cinemark, AMC and Georgia Theatre Company movie theatres across the country. Tickets for this exciting new Big Screen Concerts event are on sale now at presenting theatre box offices and online at www.BigScreenConcerts.com for $10.00 in advance and $12.50 on the day of the event. (For a complete list of participating theatre locations, please visit the Web site.) On An Island is the third David Gilmour album and his first studio recording since Pink Floyd’s 1994 multi-platinum The Division Bell . The album debuted at No 1 in the UK and No 6 in the US. On An Island , is a special experience that not only bears comparison with the best of Pink Floyd, but also confirms their lead guitarist and singer as an outstanding solo artist. Here he reveals a personal vision and a breadth of styles – folk, jazz, orchestral and rock – brought together as a unified piece by his lyrical guitar playing and instantly recognizable voice. About National CineMedia, LLC National CineMedia, LLC is a venture of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), three of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies. The company develops pre feature entertainment; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services; and alternative forms of entertainment content for approximately 13,000 screens operated by its owner theatre circuits and other theatre affiliates. National CineMedia distributes its products and services across its Digital Content Network (DCN), the world's largest in-theatre digital distribution network. Once installation of its DCN technology is completed in Cinemark theatres, National CineMedia's network will comprise approximately 11,000 digital North American theatre screens in 150 markets (49 of the top 50), reaching 525 million movie patrons annually. For additional information, please go to www.ncm.com . About Network LIVE Launched in July 2005, Network LIVE is a privately-held, joint venture between AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG. As the #1 provider of live digital entertainment, Network LIVE is committed to redefining the creation and distribution of live content in the digital age. Its best-in-class, multi-partner network provides unprecedented reach for live offerings through broadband, satellite radio, satellite television, digital movie theatres and mobile phones throughout the U.S. and the world. Network LIVE combines the energy and urgency of the live moment with a level of access to live entertainment that can only be delivered to audiences across an on-demand digital network. ### Media Contacts: Amy Jane Finnerty National CineMedia 212-931-8117 [email protected] Hannah Kampf or Eve Samuels Scoop Marketing for Big Screen Concerts (213) 639-6159, (213) 639-6166 [email protected] , [email protected] Elisa Wiefel Network LIVE 310-550-3831 [email protected] .
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