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CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR APPLAUDS MICHAEL MOORE'S ACTION AND OFFERS FREE
ADMISSION TO ALL NURSES ACROSS CANADA STARTING MONDAY, JULY 16TH

TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 12, 2007 –  In an effort to encourage members
of the public to see Michael Moore's latest provocative and acclaimed
film SiCKO last week, The United Nurses of Alberta purchased 150
tickets to distribute to the public.  Today, Michael Moore
congratulated their efforts and offered to reimburse the union for
their action.

When reached for comment, Michael Moore stated, “Nurses across Canada
are on the front line in the battle against those forces who want to
inch the Canadian health care system toward the American way. They know
that once a Canadian sees SiCKO, the last thing they will want is an
American-style approach. The problems that do exist with the Canadian
system are a result of it being under-funded. The solution to better
health care in Canada cannot be found south of the border.”

As further show of appreciation, Alliance Atlantis* Motion Picture
Distribution announced today that it will offer one free admission to
see SiCKO to all nurses across Canada for a limited time starting on
Monday, July 16th  through to Thursday, July 19th.  Nurses must present
valid documentation at the box office of participating theatres**.

 
“Sometimes it takes an American like Michael Moore, to remind us of
what Canada does right,” says United Nurses of Alberta President
Heather Smith.  “Some people are constantly pushing to turn health care
into a profit-making business. SiCKO is an excellent vaccination
against that privatization disease. It's good for our health.”

Jim Sherry, Executive Managing Director of Alliance Atlantis* Motion
Picture Distribution comments, “We applaud the United Nurses of Alberta
for their enthusiasm and hope to encourage others in the nursing
profession to see the film that continues to spark debate across this
country.  By offering this opportunity to nurses across Canada, we are
acknowledging the considerable amount of interest that has been
expressed to us by several nurses unions and it is our hope that this
gesture will resonate in continued dialogue and debate surrounding this
remarkable film.” 

Canadian exhibitors, Cineplex Entertainment and Empire Theatres, have
displayed overwhelming support by participating in this special
promotion as well as displaying generous support to the nurses' unions
throughout the country.

SiCKO, Michael Moore's highly acclaimed and entertaining expose of the
American health care system, continues to captivate audiences across
the country. It is written, directed and produced by Michael Moore. The
film is produced by Meghan O'Hara and co-produced by Anne Moore.
Kathleen Glynn, Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein serve as executive
producers.

**Nurses must present one of the following along with photo id at the
box office to obtain a free ticket for SiCKO:  License, Practice
Permit, Registration Card or Valid Union ID.  Participating theatres
include Cineplex Entertainment, Empire and Landmark Theatres only.

About Motion Picture Distribution LP

Motion Picture Distribution LP (“MPD”) is a leading distributor of
motion pictures in Canada, with motion picture distribution operations
in the United Kingdom and Spain. MPD distributes filmed entertainment
to theatres, on DVD, and to television broadcasters. Alliance Atlantis
Communications Inc. (TSX: AAC.A, AAC.B) indirectly holds a 51%
ownership interest in MPD and Movie Distribution Income Fund (TSX:
FLM.UN) indirectly holds the remaining ownership interest in MPD.

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