KATEMODERN AND LONELYGIRL15 CROSS

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WORLD’s TOP INTERNET DRAMAS TO CROSS
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lonelygirl15 and KATEMODERN
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Premiering April 21 through May 7
 
London, ENG and Los Angeles, CA (April 21, 2008) --- In another internet first, characters from the top rated online series’ lonelygirl15 and KateModern will guest star in the other’s shows including shared programming for two weeks.  New episodes of the combined show will post from April 21 to May 1, 2008 at www.LG15.com and KateModern.bebo.com.  Fan favorites Jackson Davis (lonelygirl15’s Jonas) and Giles Alderson (KateModern’s Steve) will meet in London and return to Los Angeles as they join forces to uncover the evil organization, the “Order.”  The two top dramas, a new form of internet entertainment dubbed “snack tv” for delivering content in tasty little bites, are both created and produced by EQAL (formerly LG15 Studios) online programming pioneers Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried.  The UK show is produced in conjunction with Bebo, the social media network which AOL has just announced it has acquired.
 
“We love these opportunities to experiment and we are excited to bring two fantastic shows together,” said Creators and Executive Producers Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried.  “The viewers asked for the characters to meet and we weaved their comments into the storyline.  It is one of the rewarding elements of being at the forefront of the form, we can try new things and respond directly to the feedback of our viewers on the forums and show pages.” 
 
Amanda Goodfried, Series Producer of lonelygirl15 says, “Since the launch of KateModern, it has been our goal to introduce lonelygirl15 to the KateModern fans, and KateModern characters to the lonelygirl15 community. It's been an exciting challenge to work with the KateModern writing and production team to develop one overall LG15 themed storyline.”
 
KateModern Head Writer Luke Hyams said, “The script crossover gives KateModern the opportunity to solidify its place in the wider community of fans as well as giving our existing audience another exciting story arc to follow.”
 
Both shows are nominated in the best drama series category at the upcoming Webby Awards.  Fans can go to http://www.webbyawards.com to register and vote.
 
Bebo recently became the world’s only global Social Media Network.  This radical new vision for online media combines community, self-expression and entertainment to enable its users to consume, create, discover and share content through the Bebo website.  Unlike its competitors, Bebo offers access to a line-up of high quality programs and entertainment from professional broadcasters, independent producers and other rights owners and gives users a simple set of tools to create their online media collection and communicate their tastes to everyone in their network.  Founded in 2005 as an online community, Bebo has a membership of more than 40 million individuals worldwide and is geared towards an audience aged under 30, with the core of 16-24 year olds spending 2.14 billion minutes on the site per month. 
 
EQAL, the social entertainment company formerly known as LG15 Studios/Telegraph Ave. Productions, is a leader in the development and production of truly interactive shows.  The company produces lonelygirl15 and KateModern, the two most viewed and longest running online interactive dramas which have over 150 million combined views.  EQAL's Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried have also been innovators in monetizing online programming with product and brand integration. 
 
Through partnerships with independent producers, traditional media companies, and multi-national brands, EQAL is launching new interactive shows and building online communities that engage users like never before.
 
Jackson Davis (Jonas, lonelygirl15) has been a featured player on the top online series since its inception in the summer of 2006.  After serving in the United States Navy, Jackson moved to Los Angeles and joined Playhouse West. He has appeared in several Independent feature films and over 15 short films and has just wrapped on the short "Latter Day Fake."   He is currently shooting the Independent feature titled "You Only..Better" in between scenes from lonelygirl15.
 
Born in Harrogate, Giles Alderson (Steve, KateModern) trained at Drama Studio in London and is a veteran of the screen and stage, most recently seen in “I Want Candy” with Mackenzie Crook and Carmen Electra.  He is a member of The Soho Theatre and The Royal Court Theatre’s Young Writers program which has read and performed his works.  Last season, Giles was the top goal scorer for the Arsenal Ex Pros and Celebrities football team.