Latin Television Inc. Commences Operations and Plans to Expand Existing Cable TV Network in the US and Mexico

“Latin Television Inc. (OTCBB:SRTU) (Formerly Stratus Entertainment, Inc.) has appointed Randall Appel as its President and CEO, and Mr. Luis Baraldi as COO, to guide the Company to its goal of becoming a major Spanish language television network in the US.

Derek Jones, Chairman, stated, “I am pleased to announce that we are fortunate to have Mr. Appel as the CEO, and Mr. Baraldi as the COO, and welcome them both as new board member to guide this company into areas of uncharted growth.”

Mr. Jones continued, “Latin Television caters to the growing Hispanic population in North America. The US Census Bureau projects that Hispanics will represent approximately 18% of the total US population by 2020 versus 13% in 2000, confirming a fundamental shift in the ethnic makeup of the US. We intend to capitalize on this changing demographic, and with Mr. Appel and Mr. Baraldi at the helm, we believe that our future will be a bright one.”

About Latin Television Inc.

Latin Television Inc. recently purchased all of the assets, including the name, of a company formerly operating in the Hispanic broadcast market, which changed its model to a sports publishing operation.

Latin Television Inc. plans to build a following among young Hispanic adults in the US by offering a variety of Spanish-language entertainment programs, movies, sports and news.

The Company plans to expand its existing Cable TV network in the US and Mexico through cost-effective Lease Marketing/Management Agreements (LMAs) and the acquisition of Lower Power TV stations. The LMAs offer an efficient and cost-effective vehicle for reaching large segments of the Hispanic audience. Latin Television plans to focus initially on penetrating first-tier markets in major US cities having large Hispanic populations.

About Mr. Appel

Mr. Appel has been involved in the Spanish broadcast arena for the past 8 years as an officer and director of Latin Television Inc. (now THE League Publishing). In addition, he has over 18 years of financial planning and broker dealer experience.

Mr. Appel specializes in the structuring of private investments to provide mezzanine level financing to companies which have been identified as having dominating potential in niche markets, and which are likely candidates for acquisition, merger or initial public offering within a two to five year time frame.

Mr. Appel stated, “I am truly excited with the recent developments of this transaction which will finally give the Company the necessary financial strength to capitalize and to realize its full potential in this explosive developing market segment of the younger Hispanic marketplace.

“Latin Television Inc. now has the opportunity to capture and develop an audience which will appreciate new thinking, and respectful, exciting presentation of programming that will actually serve a younger growing demographic whose taste in entertainment goes far beyond the traditional novella and well worn novella.”

About Mr. Baraldi

Luis F. Baraldi has been involved in almost every aspect of broadcasting and programming development. He has been the Executive VP of Programming, Operations and Production of a major international television network.

He has been Director of Sports Programming and Acquisitions for DIRECTV Latin American service. He was responsible for the development of programming and packaging of all sports events and programs shown on that service. Luis negotiated all rights for and successfully closed deals with the following: OTI, NFL, MLB, NBA, ESPN, EUROSPORT, RIVE, MEDIAPRO, IMG, PGA, WTA, ATP, ITF, EUROPEAN TOUR, TWI, RAI, TV AZTECA, TOP RANK and others.

He has also held the position of Senior Vice-President of Operations for PSN Latin America. In this capacity, Luis was responsible for the development of programming of all sports events and programs shown on PSN Latin America as well as negotiating all rights, buying and selling.

Mr. Baraldi stated, “Latin Television Inc. is poised to become a major player in the young Hispanic demographic. Our relationships in the sports arena will allow us to develop a strong on air presence and allow us to cater to a segment of the market that is also extremely sports focused. We have numerous new concepts planned for rollout over the next six months.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Latin Television Inc., and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based.

Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. “

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