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NEW YORK - December 3, 2008 - Joost, the global web video service, today announced that 11 new content partners have joined Joost and will bring their programming to Joost's extensive library.

"We love TV shows – but there's a ton of great content beyond TV shows that deserves attention, and Joost provides that content with a place to shine – where it's highlighted and showcased among professional programming," said Danny Passman, global head of programming, Joost. "We want to give our audience all the shows they want to watch."

The new content partners who have joined Joost include:

Animal Fair: Love celebrities? Love dogs? Love Cats? Then you'll love Animal Fair Magazine's Wendy and Lucky Diamond. America's pet lifestyle duo and animal rescue ambassadors, present pet content that travels around the world and into the homes of the biggest celebrities and their pets. In addition to getting the canine doggy dish, Wendy and Lucky will also highlight magnificent individuals and their organizations dedicated to animal rescue. Also, as two certified relationship experts, Wendy and Lucky are available to help rescue any doggie with dilemma or confused cat. Watch now at http://www.joost.com/391lten/t/Animal-Fair.

Cheaters: The international hit TV series, Cheaters exposes infidelity all over the U.S. Each week, host Joey Greco helps expose cheating spouses or significant others, and helps the victims progress through their heartbreak to find closure. Find out who's been caught under the covers at http://www.joost.com/38hk7yy/t/Cheaters.

Cool Hunting: A daily curated update covering the forefronts of design, culture and technology, Cool Hunting is an award-winning online publication and video series. A destination for creative professionals and those looking for the newest original content spanning everything from molecular gastronomy to conceptual design, their video series gets an inside look at the people who create. Check it out at http://www.joost.com/36gj0wb/t/Cool-Hunting.

Dark Moon Entertainment: A management firm for high-profile, celebrity entertainment and art clientele, Dark Moon Entertainment includes among its roster of clients Robert John Photography, one of the most sought-after photographers in the music industry. Check out Robert John's documentation of the lives of rock band Guns N' Roses at http://www.joost.com/395kyw3/t/My-GNR-Home-Movies.

Farmers' Almanac TV: With a focus on sustainability and conservation, Farmers' Almanac TV brings a compelling mix of stories covers fascinating personalities, unique events, and admirable endeavors from both familiar and unseen corners of the North American landscape. Peppered throughout are hints and tips spanning a dozen varied lifestyle categories - gardening, cooking, natural cures, weather, and others. Coming soon to Joost!

Film Chest: Film Chest offers high-quality movie content for use in broadcast television, film projects, video streaming, distribution, public television, cable or other professional needs, and has one of the largest libraries of classic movies and series in the world.

Film@11: Film@11 is a media company that produces non-ideological news with an international perspective on the big issues of the day. The aim: to keep the audience well ahead of the curve. Set up by media veterans Michele Mitchell, an award-winning political correspondent, and George Suarez, an Emmy Award-winning producer, the first project from Film@11 is series 1 of Common Sense. This series asks a simple question; what happens when a journalist does not care about retaining future access to a presidential candidate-and gets one chance to ask one question? Common Sense takes a look at key issues of the moment - like health care, Afghanistan and the current deficit of the United States. It is an insightful look at the campaign—not just the candidates, but what can realistically be expected when President Elect Obama becomes president. Watch now at http://www.joost.com/393kxvy/t/Film-11.

For Your Imagination: This leading digital media studio develops, markets and distributes high-quality original web video networks and series, including the DadLabs parenting video network, The Green House green living network and the hit comic book comedy Kyle Piccolo. These shows and more will be available on Joost soon!

Generate: Generate is an independent production studio and management company that develops franchise entertainment properties for the transmedia generation. Generate creates professionally-produced, premium content that can migrate from broadband to television, film, publishing and beyond, and develops innovative concepts to integrate into the advertising, technology and entertainment communities. Among its initial offerings on Joost is Pink: The Series, a Webby-nominated dark comedy following the life of Natalie Cross, a reluctant government assassin who, between kills, yearns for a family of her own. The first and second seasons are now available at http://www.joost.com/37sj90j/t/PINK-The-Series. Season 3 debuts in early 2009.

Rajshri Media: Rajshri Media is India’s leading web and mobile studio and the digital entertainment arm of the 60-year-old Rajshri group, one of India’s oldest, largest and most successful Film and TV studios. Through the partnership with Joost, Rajshri Media will syndicate its large library of premium bollywood programming, including full-length feature films, music videos, TV shows and made-for-web programming, like the series Akbar Birbal Remixed. Check out these bollywood favorites at http://www.joost.com/34xj1s8/t/Rajshri-Music.

WebRidesTV: WebRidesTV is a niche social media staple in the automotive enthusiast community. Through a diverse online network and the latest in video and graphics technology, WebRidesTV develops and distributes high-quality auto and related interest videos to millions of gear heads worldwide. The original content is informative and entertaining, so start your engines, the car videos are coming soon!

All of these content partners, with the exception of Film Chest, are making their content available to a global audience. Joost launched its Flash-based web video service in October. Late last month, it introduced a redesigned user interface that, along with Joost's social features, make it even easier for people to find all their favorite shows, from hit TV shows to web-based series.