Twentieth Century Fox and Sorrent Launch ALIENS: Unleashed; A Mobile Action/Adventure Game for Fans of the ALIEN Quadrilogy

SAN MATEO & HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- (Business Wire) -- Feb. 4, 2004 Sorrent Expands Beyond Mobile Sports Titles with Newest License from FOX
Twentieth Century FOX L&M's Wireless Entertainment Group (NYSE:FOX), and Sorrent, a leading mobile entertainment publisher, today announced the launch of ALIENS: Unleashed(TM), a first-person shooter that follows a thrilling, original storyline conceived from the "ALIENS" movie franchise. This new license builds on Sorrent's successful relationship with FOX and is part of the company's strategic expansion beyond sports titles. ALIENS: Unleashed is available immediately to Get It Now(R) subscribers of Verizon Wireless.

"With the overwhelming popularity of the ALIEN Quadrilogy and the anticipation for this summer's ALIEN vs. Predator movie, fans have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their own ALIEN adventure," said Jim Beddows, vice president for Twentieth Century Fox L&M's Wireless Entertainment Group. "Sorrent's creative talents and reputation for quality mobile entertainment, add up to deliver an intense, other-worldly experience."

ALIENS: Unleashed(TM) features first-person fighting with authentic sounds of combat, the choice of nine exclusive Colonial Marine weapons, and a riveting plot to defend the human outpost, New Quantico, from acid-bleeding ALIENS.

"ALIENS is a powerful global brand with a dedicated following," said Ray Schaaf, Sorrent's president of publishing. "The game follows a gripping storyline that explores increasingly hostile locations where gamers will be charged with fending off alien attackers."

Sorrent has a wide portfolio of mobile games on the market today, including single-and multi-player sports games developed in association with FOX Sports Interactive Media. For more information on ALIENS: Unleashed, visit www.sorrent.com.

About Sorrent, Inc.

Sorrent is a leading creator and global publisher of wireless entertainment. Sorrent's critically-acclaimed content features single and multiplayer games, based on original and licensed properties, including an award-winning suite of FOX Sports titles. Sorrent has developed a proprietary technology infrastructure that delivers graphically rich, fast-paced mobile games on a wide variety of Java and BREW-enabled handsets. The company's extensive distribution network includes international and U.S. wireless carriers. Founded in 2001, Sorrent has attracted top tier venture capital firms including NEA, Sienna Ventures and Globespan Capital Partners. For more information, visit www.sorrent.com.

About Fox Licensing & Merchandising

A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, the top supplier of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless is the nation's leading provider of wireless communications. The company has the largest nationwide wireless voice and data network and 37.5 million customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, N.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE:VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To receive broadcast-quality video footage of Verizon Wireless operations, log onto www.thenewsmarket.com.

About Get It Now(R)

Get It Now from Verizon Wireless puts a virtual software store inside a wireless phone. Customers with Get It Now-capable phones can download applications over the air and purchase them from their phones. getTXT, getIM and getEMAIL help customers stay in touch and communicate with others. getGAMES keeps customers entertained, while getGOING applications, made for today's mobile lifestyle, offers restaurant location services with maps, directions and more. View and share digital photos with getPIX, check out Web cams with getFLIX or identify incoming callers by assigning a unique ring with getTONES. getALERTS keeps customers informed while getBROWSING lets them access the Web from their wireless phone.

ALIENS: Unleashed(TM) (C) 2003 TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Get It Now is a registered trademark of Verizon Wireless.