UNPRECEDENTED MOTION PICTURE AND NETWORK TELEVISION EVENT

OSCAR NOMINATED FILMMAKER AND MODERN DAY MASTER OF SUSPENSE M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN HOSTS TWO NIGHTS OF PROGRAMMING ON ABC -- APRIL 26 & MAY 3

On APRIL 26 (8:00 – 11:00 p.m., ET) M. Night Shyamalan will host an ABC Network telecast of “The Sixth Sense,” during which he will present an exclusive, world premiere trailer of his next film, “The Village” – in theaters nationwide on July 30, 2004.

One week later, on MAY 3 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), Shyamalan hosts the ABC network television debut of “Unbreakable.” During the telecast Shyamalan will showcase never before seen material for “The Village,” including a groundbreaking 15 minutes of unique programming including a first look at scenes from the film, interviews, and behind-the-scenes access.

In M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Village,” the Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker assembles an all-star cast, including Academy Award®-nominees Joaquin Phoenix and Sigourney Weaver and Academy Award®-winners Adrien Brody and William Hurt. “The Village” tells the chilling tale of a close-knit community that lives with the frightening knowledge that creatures reside in the woods around them and the courage of one young man who challenges them. “The Village” will be in theaters nationwide on July 30, 2004.

“The Village” Official Website: http://thevillage.movies.com