One month before the video of the Globe * 2005 * World Cup Skateboarding * goes on sale through normal channels, TotalVid * will be distributing photos and videos of the event.

"TotalVid is inviting everyone to come out and participate in this unique mega event to celebrate one of Globe's biggest movies of the year," said Karl Quist, General Manager of TotalVid. "If a photo is worth a thousand words, for all those that wished they could have gone to Australia * for the event but couldn't, this video is worth a million."

The filmed event, which took place in Melbourne, Australia *, includes competition skateboarders skating, partying, and performing various mayhem. Featuring a total prize pool of $82,000 (presumably in Australian * dollars) and a "progressive street course", the event was open only to invited participants.

Last year's event reportedly sold out, and this year's event featured skater Ryan Sheckler * among its ranks, and also played host to the seventh annual Gallaz * Skate Jam featuring female skateboarders. Gallaz claims to be the "only global girls' skate series".

"Combining our efforts with TotalVid marketing extended our reach beyond our core audience," said Brett Hardy, Executive Producer of the Globe World Cup Skateboarding video.

For more details on times for the event, check http://www.totalvid.com.

Globe World Cup Skateboarding

World Cup Skateboarding (WCS), the organization behind the Globe World Cup, grew out of the once thriving National Skateboard Association. Learning from previous mistakes, former NSA President and Directors Don & Danielle Bostick "made a commitment to skaters in developing and directing skateboard competitions around the globe". Focusing on the professional skateboarder, since 1994 * WCS has grown the pro tour from 3 to over 20 events that in the United States *, Canada *, England *, Germany *, Czech * Republic, France *, Spain *, Switzerland *, Australia, Malaysia * and Brazil *.

About TotalVid, Inc.

TotalVid is a video download store for action sports, anime and travel, offering access to over 1000 video downloads in over 30 categories. TotalVid's website allows customers to rent one of over 700 downloads for as low as $1.99. After unlimited viewing over a seven day period, these download rentals expire through digital rights management. If customers subsequently buy the DVD version from TotalVid, they are refunded the cost of the download, and receive the permanent download version - free of expiration.

Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia *, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel.

Totalvid Press Contacts: Mary Ray, VP Marketing, TotalVid, 757-446-2600; Glen Gracia Blanc & Otus, for TotalVid 617-451-6070 ext 202

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