MicrosoftKyLinTV has rolled-out the top entertainment channel from China, Hunan TV, as part of the largest selection of Chinese entertainment available in North America: 26 live broadcast channels and a vast video library that offers subscribers more than 20,000 hours of choice. KyLinTV subscribers can now watch the most popular Hunan TV programs such as "Super Voice Girls" and more.

KyLinTV subscribers have three ways to enjoy Hunan TV programs. Viewers can tune in to live Hunan TV broadcasts on KyLinTV, and are able to watch any program that they may have missed using the Hunan TV channel companion. The broadcast channel companion preserves the lineup of news and entertainment programs for 24 hours, and is a feature unique to KyLinTV. In addition, KyLinTV subscribers can take advantage of Hunan TV On Demand, an exclusive library of the most popular Hunan TV programs.

Launched in January of 1997, Hunan TV is the top-rated broadcast channel in China. Now the top entertainment choice in Mainland China is available to KyLinTV subscribers. Hunan TV offers news, entertainment and dramatic programs enjoyed by hundreds of millions of Chinese. As the most dynamic entertainment brand in China, Hunan TV has successfully given creation to many of the most enduring TV programs. In less than ten years, Hunan TV has already made TV history and is set to become a favorite of Chinese Americans.

Hunan TV has brought the age of the Super Voice Girls to KyLinTV. China's answer to "American Idol," all episodes from the 2006 "Super Voice Girls" can be accessed on KyLinTV using Video On Demand (VOD). Causing quite a stir since its debut in 2004, "Super Voice Girls" is a competition that gives ordinary girls from China a chance to become superstars. From shooting films and commercials to becoming spokeswomen, these contestants' lives have been changed forever.

"Through the use of IPTV technology, KyLinTV is delighted to offer the top entertainment channel from China to our subscribers," said Nancy Li, CEO of KyLinTV. "The VOD companion and on demand features available to KyLinTV subscribers ensure that they will never have to miss any of the popular Hunan TV programs they want to watch. We are committed to making the most popular Chinese entertainment easily accessible to all of our subscribers, and to offering the most choices in Chinese entertainment."

"Hunan TV is extremely pleased to be in a partnership with KyLinTV," said Wei Wenbin, Director General of Hunan TV. "KyLinTV is an innovative service that gives Hunan TV the perfect opportunity to have our content reach the Chinese-speaking families in North America. We look forward to a prosperous future with KyLinTV."

Hunan TV also has the top-rated entertainment program in China, "Happy Camp," which is a variety program showcasing games and elements of popular culture featuring many popular artists. Other programs offered on the Hunan TV channel include "Secret Documentary," which tells the inspirational stories of celebrities and how they got to be where they are today and "Music Forever Fun Club," which gives the audience an opportunity to interact with the hottest and most popular stars.

By September 2006, KyLinTV will offer a total of 26 live broadcast channels in real-time to KyLinTV subscribers. Each broadcast channel will be offered with a KyLinTV VOD companion that will preserve KyLinTV broadcast titles for 24 hours, maintaining access and convenience for the benefit of KyLinTV. An on demand library will offer access to past episodes of hit shows as VOD, offering the most choices to North-American consumers.