SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2005--

ZVUE users to get access to an array of indie film content, and indie filmmakers to have growing ZVUE audience as a new avenue for distribution

HandHeld Entertainment today announced plans to launch a large-scale digital download system populated with content from independent filmmakers from around the world. The system`s content will support the ZVUE personal media player.

HandHeld Entertainment`s ZVUE gives digital media lovers the ability to take their favorite video, audio and digital picture content on the go. About the size of a pack of playing cards, the ZVUE plays full-color video and clear audio sound that gives users a robust, on-the-go digital experience when coupled with downloadable content from the ZVUE Web site http://www.zvue.com/downloads/index.html.

``Our ZVUE users have always wanted an array of content choices, including independently produced videos and music,`` said Jeff Oscodar, chief executive officer of HandHeld Entertainment. ``But, two of the biggest hurdles for independent filmmakers are having an avenue and an audience through which to distribute their art form. Our new ZVUE-enabled independent film site, coupled with the growing number of ZVUE users, gives indie filmmakers a much larger avenue for distribution and the ZVUE audience that will consume it. We`re giving ZVUE users access to the kind of indie films they want.``

The ZVUE-enabled independent film site will allow a tremendous amount of filmmakers and film lovers to display, download and enjoy the world`s finest independent films through licensing partnerships with independent film digital download sites like StoryPIPE.com. HandHeld Entertainment announced a licensing agreement with StoryPIPE April 18, 2005 and will be announcing many more similar agreements during the remainder of 2005.

``One of the great things for filmmakers in this situation is they can show their work to an international audience that wouldn`t have been able to attend a film festival or showing,`` Oscodar said. ``And ZVUE users get access to even more video, short films, cartoons and other great content.``

About HandHeld Entertainment

Formed in February 2003, HandHeld Entertainment is a complete end-to-end solution provider in the portable digital media industry. The ZVUE personal media player allows users to access digital media on the go, including high-quality video content, music and digital photos. ZVUE users can download thousands of media titles and learn valuable technology trends via the HandHeld Web site. For more information, visit http://www.hheld.com, http://www.zvue.com, or call 415-495-6470.

HandHeld, HandHeld Entertainment and ZVUE are each trademarks of HandHeld Entertainment Inc.