Win A Walk-On Role On THE L WORD And Many Other Fabulous Prizes Including An Olivia Cruise, Fashion Packages, Free Download From Sony Connect And Discount on Showtime Network.

Showtime Also To Utilize New Sony "N" Technology

Showtime Entertainment has announced the launch of the eagerly anticipated THE L WORD, THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON on DVD, with a release date of October 25, 2005. The sizzling lesbian hit drama, one of Showtime's most watched series, stars Jennifer Beals, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Eric Lively, Katherine Moennig, Sarah Shahi, Rachel Shelley and Pam Grier. The Season One DVD has sold over 200,000 units to date. The 4 disc Complete Second Season will carry a suggested list price of $69.99.

Showtime has packed the Second Season of THE L WORD with special features including:

• L Word Girls on the Record Never before seen footage including:

- Kate Works It With Camryn
- From Best Friends to Lovers
- Mia's Hair Woes
- Let's Talk About Sex with Laurel
- New Girls on the Block

• L Word Balderdash
• L Word Playing with the Girls
• L Word shorts
• SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL Music Video
• Life Changing Stories from fans of The L Word
• L Word COUTOURE
• Cast commentary

 In addition, Showtime has included an array of sweepstakes opportunities and special offers which include:

• Free download of the remixed theme song from The L Word, courtesy Tommy Boy Records and Sony Connect

• An Olivia Cruise package
• Discount on Showtime subscriptions
• Fashion packages from Starbrand

Tony Lynn, Sr. Vice President of Domestic Distribution said "We are attempting to build on the phenomenal success of the first season DVD release of THE L WORD by giving the fans of the show more of what they are asking for in special features and cast appearances. The fan support of THE L WORD is surpassed by none as witnessed by the season one DVD sales. The response from the retail community has been highly supportive to all the marketing plans for the DVD."

Showtime will support the DVD release with massive national consumer advertising in the Lesbian and Gay print media, a 30 market national radio campaign, an innovative internet advertising and promotion campaign, and cast appearances at retail outlets.