HYWS Hollywood Studios International (CE)

Artist International and parent company, Hollywood Studios International (PINKSHEETS: HYWS), are proud to congratulate Sir Tom Courtenay for his 2009 Emmy Award nomination. Sir Tom is represented by Russ Lyster of Artist International New York.

Sir Tom is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, for his role as Mr. Dorrit in "Little Dorrit," a PBS co-production by the BBC and NOVA/WGBH Boston. Sir Steven Saxton, CEO of Hollywood Studios International noted, "This is a tremendous honor for the most deserving of actors. Tom is a uniquely talented actor and the entire team at Hollywood Studios International and Artist International wish him the best of luck in this quest for his first-ever Emmy Award."

Sir Tom Courtenay's film acting credits include "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" (1962), "Billy Liar" (1963), "Dr. Zhivago" (1965), "The Dresser" (1983), "Nicholas Nickleby" (2002) and "The Golden Compass" (2007). He returned to theatre a stage actor in the 1960s and received a knighthood in February 2001 for forty years service to cinema and theatre. Sir Tom Courtenay is the President of Hull City A.F.C.'s Official Supporters Club. In 1999 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Hull University. In 2003 he appeared on the West End stage again in the one-man show "Pretending To Be Me," as Philip Larkin.

About Artist International

Artist International is a management/production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hollywood Studios International, with offices in Beverly Hills and New York. Artist International manages the careers of writers, directors, actors, athletes, and entertainers with an eye towards building multiple revenue streams for each client. The company is also actively involved in the development and production of entertainment content.

About Hollywood Studios International

Hollywood Studios International (www.hsifilms.com), an entertainment holding company, exists to create award-winning entertainment which succeeds both artistically and commercially through the inherent synergies of combining elements of a traditional studio system with the structure of artist management. The Company currently listed has the symbol (PINKSHEETS: HYWS). Upon completion of the current round of private funding, the Company intends to complete the requirements to trade on a NASDAQ exchange.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Although Hollywood Studios International believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any assumption could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objective and plans of the Company will be achieved.

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