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Multimedia News Release - Exclusive Content From the Upcoming Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and the Rest of the Star Wars Saga is Now Available on a Cingular Phone Near You Cingular customers can access a complete collection of Star Wars content before the May 19, 2005 theatrical release of its final installment NEW ORLEANS, March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA -- A short time ago, in a galaxy not that far away, Cingular Wireless entered into a partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. to give Cingular customers access to the best and most anticipated collection of wireless content from Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and other chapters of Star Wars -- the world's most popular and enduring theatrical saga of all time. Now Cingular customers can enjoy an intergalactic suite of rich wireless content from all Star Wars movies before the much-anticipated release of Revenge of the Sith on May 19, 2005. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/cingular/21329 As the most successful film series in entertainment history, Star Wars has amassed millions of loyal, enthusiastic fans who eagerly await new ways to experience the Star Wars universe. Cingular is thrilled to drive this universal demand for Star Wars content to the wireless arena, giving more than 49 million Cingular customers access to a "Jabba"-sized collection of original mobile content. "The Star Wars brand is recognized and loved by people of all ages," said John Burbank, vice president of marketing, Cingular Wireless. "Fans of the Star Wars saga will appreciate the virtually anytime, anywhere access they'll have to their favorite Star Wars moments and characters directly from their Cingular handset. I think it's safe to say we've got the hottest wireless ticket in town." "We're excited that Cingular is giving our fans the ability to download so many of their favorite Star Wars sounds, music and graphics directly to their Cingular handset," said Jim Ward, vice president of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm. "With the release of Revenge of the Sith, the final Star Wars chapter, we are celebrating a saga that spans almost 30 years. It's great to work with Cingular to invite millions of people to celebrate this moment with us." THQ Wireless Inc., a global leader in mobile entertainment and subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) is teaming up with Cingular to offer downloadable Star Wars content such as music tones, voice tones of movie quotes, sound effect tones, mobile games, animated screensavers, colorful wallpaper graphics and MMS greeting cards as well as cast interviews, character biographies, behind-the-scene features, and trivia based on the previous five films. Cingular's collection of official Star Wars content, to be rolled out over the next five months, will include: -- 9 brand new, custom created games -- More than 50 animated screensavers -- More than 50 MMS greeting cards -- More than 100 ringtones, which includes Music Tones, polyphonic and voice tones -- More than 200 colorful wallpaper graphics Cingular customers can download their favorite Star Wars ringtones, graphics and greeting cards starting at $1.99. Star Wars games will start at $5.99. Customers have a direct link to Star Wars content by accessing the web through their Cingular phone or PC (http://www.cingular.com/starwars). The site will be updated with new, dynamic content every few weeks, making it a true blockbuster experience for those bona-fide Star Wars fans. Downloadable content for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith will be available beginning April 4, 2005. Content now available includes: -- Ringtones: "Star Wars Main Theme," "Binary Sunset," "Imperial March," "Yoda's Theme" -- Wallpapers: Darth Vader, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Boba Fett Beginning April 5 through June 4, Cingular Wireless will offer the Sony Ericsson S710 and the Sony Ericsson Z500a with free preloaded Star Wars content. The S710, which retails for $449.99, will be offered at a special promotional price of $399.99 with a two-year contract. The preloaded Z500a will retail for $49.99 with a two-year contract and a $30 mail-in rebate. Both exclusive, limited edition packages will include: -- C-3PO voice ringtone -- TIE fighter sound effect ringtone -- Graphics of Darth Maul and the original Star Wars cast (Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Luke Skywalker) -- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith game demo with full purchase option -- Video clip Additionally, when Cingular customers purchase either one of the special preloaded Sony Ericsson devices, they will receive two free movie tickets to see Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. For complete details, visit your closest Cingular retail store or http://www.cingular.com/starwars. About Cingular Wireless Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving more than 49 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation and the largest mobile- to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(SM), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/ . Get Cingular Wireless press releases e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://www.cingular.com/newsroom . About Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm Ltd. is one of the world's leading film and entertainment companies. Founded by George Lucas in 1971, it is a privately held, fully integrated entertainment company. In addition to its motion picture and television production operations, the company's global businesses include Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound; LucasArts Entertainment; Lucas Licensing and Lucas Online. Lucasfilm's feature films have won 19 Academy Awards and its television projects have won 12 Emmy Awards. Note: THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/cingular/21329DATASOURCE: Cingular Wireless CONTACT: Jennifer Bowcock, Cingular Wireless, +1-404-236-6319, , or Kelleigh Scott, Cingular Wireless, +1-404-236-6321, ; or Julie Fenger, GCI Group for Cingular Wireless, +1-404-898-1654, Web site: http://www.cingular.com/

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