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THRUSTMASTER AND VIACOM CONSUMER PRODUCTS SIGN TOP GUN* LICENSING DEAL

New Line of Top Gun Joysticks will enter the Danger Zone

MONTREAL, April 11, 2000 - ThrustMaster and Viacom Consumer Products today announced that they are renewing their Top Gun* license and developing a full new line of HOTAS systems to be launched at E3. The joysticks will offer ThrustMaster's renowned high-quality engineering and design.

"The Top Gun legacy will continue with our new joysticks," says Alain Pakiry, Executive Vice President of ThrustMaster. "To us, Top Gun epitomizes a sense of challenge, high performances and outstanding
self-achievement that has no limitations. Combined with ThrustMaster's reputation for leading-edge accessories, the Top Gun joysticks will offer gamers the most realistic flying experience."

"We are thrilled to renew our license with ThrustMaster," says Pam Newton, Vice President of Marketing and Interactive, "They continue to satisfy the active gamer with radical peripherals that embody the thrill and speed of the Top Gun movie franchise."

Currently, there are two Top Gun joysticks - Top Gun Platinum and Top Gun USB - on retail shelves such as Fry's Electronics, CompUSA, Micro Center and Toys R Us. ThrustMaster's full line of new products, including the Top Gun joysticks, will be announced at this year's E3 in Los Angeles.

Viacom Consumer Products
Viacom Consumer Products merchandises properties on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, Viacom Productions, and Spelling Entertainment, as well as third-party properties. Viacom Consumer Products, a unit of Viacom Entertainment Group, is a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. To learn more about Viacom Consumer Products and our properties, please visit us at http://www.viacomcp.com.

Guillemot Corporation
ThrustMaster is a division of Guillemot Corporation, a pre-eminent worldwide player in the hardware and accessories market. Founded in 1984, the group develops, manufactures and distributes PC and console peripherals, providing the highest quality products worldwide. Guillemot Corporation is listed on
the Paris Stock Exchange (Sicovam code 6672) and is currently present in 10 countries, distributing its products in a total of 35 countries. For further information, please visit our web site at http://www.guillemot.com.