The DirecTV Group (DTV)

SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this press release regarding the proposed transaction between Liberty Media Corporation, Liberty Entertainment, Inc., DIRECTV and The DIRECTV Group, Inc., the expected timetable for completing the transaction, future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and any other statements about Liberty Media Corporation or The DIRECTV Group, Inc. managements’ future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” estimates and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: the ability to consummate the transaction, the ability of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. to successfully integrate Liberty Entertainment, Inc.’s operations and employees; and the other factors described in Liberty Media Corporation’s and The DIRECTV Group, Inc.’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. These forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Liberty Media Corporation and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.

SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this press release regarding the proposed transaction between Liberty Media Corporation, Liberty Entertainment, Inc., DIRECTV and The DIRECTV Group, Inc., the expected timetable for completing the transaction, future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and any other statements about Liberty Media Corporation or The DIRECTV Group, Inc. managements’ future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” estimates and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: the ability to consummate the transaction, the ability of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. to successfully integrate Liberty Entertainment, Inc.’s operations and employees; and the other factors described in Liberty Media Corporation’s and The DIRECTV Group, Inc.’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. These forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Liberty Media Corporation and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.