The DIRECTV Group Hosts Webcast and Conference Call for 2004 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Outlook.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The DIRECTV Group (NYSE:DTV) will host an Internet webcast and analyst conference call to discuss its 2004 full year and fourth quarter financial results, outlook and other forward looking information on Thursday, January 27, 2005.

 When:               10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET Thursday, January 27, 2005 Dial-In:            (913) 981-5542 Confirmation Code:  307531 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 5:30 p.m. ET Thursday, January 27, through 11:59 p.m. ET Monday, January 31. U.S. or International: (719) 457-0820. Confirmation Code:     307531 

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.