Screen Dreams Celebrates Earth Day With Globe-Spanning Imagery As It Launches First HD Imagery Service On Sharp’s AQUOS Net™

Stunning Beaches, Deserts, Forests and Mountains collections highlight Screen Dreams art and photography Internet streaming service for Sharp AQUOS Net Connected LCD TVs

April 23, 2009

Screen Dreams Publishing, Inc. , the leading developer of lively DVD Screensavers for all home theater and flat-panel HDTVs, today announced that its first HD imagery service, for Sharp’s AQUOS Net connected LCD TVs, will feature the majesty of nature in stunningly lifelike 1080p high definition. The initial “Living Earth” collection was selected specifically with Earth Day in mind as Screen Dreams joins media and other organizations around the globe working together to draw the world’s attention to the environment. The Screen Dreams “Living Earth” series is the first of many art and professional photography collections that will be streamed, starting this week, to Sharp AQUOS Net connected LCD TVs. The series includes individual collections showcasing the great beaches, deserts, forests and mountains around the world, all places of remarkable grandeur. “There is astonishing beauty in every corner of the world that few are fortunate enough to experience in person, but Screen Dreams is determined to bring this into the homes of Sharp AQUOS Net LCD TV owners starting now,” said Stephen Spivak, Founder and President of Screen Dreams. “These are images that stir the imagination, warm the soul and remind us all of the great importance of protecting the environment.” April 22, 2009 marks the 39th anniversary of the first Earth Day, which is generally regarded as the seminal event in the modern environmental movement. Over the years the event has grown in magnitude as hundreds of millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations around the world have united to help save the planet. “Our goal with AQUOS Net is to bring really useful content and services to our customer and Screen Dreams fits right in with this goal , ” said Bob Scaglione, Senior Vice President & Group Manager, Product and Marketing Group, Sharp Electronics Corporation. “There’s no better way to complement the beautiful design of an AQUOS® television than with stunning images from Screen Dreams photography collections. ” In launching its HD Imagery service for Sharp AQUOS Net LCD TVs Screen Dreams is also embracing the Internet as a means to deliver compelling visual content directly into the living rooms of consumers everywhere. “Sharp is clearly an innovator in bringing connected devices into the home and Screen Dreams is pleased to join Sharp as leader in this rapidly emerging market,” added Spivak. AQUOS Net is a gateway, available through the Ethernet jack on the television, to several unique services including independently supplied Web-based content. It enables connection to personalized content right from the screen of an AQUOS Net connected Sharp AQUOS LCD TV. Using this service, viewers can configure “widgets” to check everyday information, with a push of a button on the television’s remote control, in either full screen or split screen. Available through AQUOS Net is content that allows consumers to check the local weather forecast, current stock quotes, play casual games such as black jack and Sudoku, and follow daily comic strips, among other services. Through AQUOS Net, consumers also have access to unparalleled customer support for their television, including the ability to have dedicated AQUOS AdvantageSM advisors connect remotely to their TV to assist in adjusting the TV’s settings and optimizing picture quality for the best viewing experience. This interactive tool, known as AQUOS Advantage LiveSM, is easily accessible from the AQUOS Net home page. The company’s “Living” series of DVDs include its latest release “Living Holidays,” a compilation of animated scenes perfect for entertaining at any holiday event or party; “Living Earth,” a compilation of cascading mountains, luscious forests, shimmering lakes, and other breathtaking nature scenes; “Living Aquarium Vol. 2,” filmed in HD, takes viewers for an undersea adventure with exotic fish and bubbling sounds; “Living Fireplace,” the popular selling DVD also filmed in HD lets viewers cozy up to inviting fireplaces that crackle and pop; “Living Waterfalls,” which features tropical views of colorful jungle foliage and forest locations with cascading waterfalls; “Living Beaches,” which transports viewers to the beach with images of ocean waves and palm trees. For more information, contact Marty Levine at 1-347-512-7362 or martylevine54@gmail.com. You can also contact Screen Dreams online at www.ScreenDreamsDVD.com or by phone at 800-625-9000.

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