The DIRECTV Group Hosts Webcast and Conference Call for 2004 Third-Quarter Financial Results and Outlook

Business Wire, Oct 12, 2004

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTV) will host an Internet webcast and analyst conference call to discuss its 2004 third-quarter financial results, outlook and other forward looking information on Tuesday, November 2.

When:               11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Dial-In:            913-981-5542
Confirmation Code:  920828
Webcast:            www.directv.com
Host:               Jon Rubin, vice president
                    The DIRECTV Group Investor Relations

Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to start time.

Please access the web site at least 15 minutes prior to start time in order to download and install any necessary software.

A replay of this conference call will be available via telephone from 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, November 2, through 12:59 a.m. ET Sunday, November 7.

U.S. or International: 719-457-0820.

Confirmation Code: 920828

The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel television entertainment, broadband satellite networks and services. The DIRECTV Group, Inc. is 34 percent owned by Fox Entertainment Group, which is approximately 82 percent owned by News Corporation Ltd.