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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery, the clip licensing arm of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide and the exclusive global representative for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Archive and CBS News Archive, features exclusive CBS footage of Walter Cronkite reporting on the Apollo 11 moon landing to celebrate its 40th anniversary on July 20, 2009. This unique footage is available directly from the newly-launched news section of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery's website: .

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery is the exclusive representative of Walter Cronkite's reports for CBS Evening News. His legendary career as a journalist and anchor includes coverage of the launch of Apollo 11 and memorably shouting "go, baby, go" as it took off into space. This marathon 48 hours of dedication to the landmark event was just part of why he is a celebrated figure in the US.

"This footage not only commemorates the anniversary of one of our greatest discoveries, but also the dedication and passion of the wonderful Walter Cronkite," commented Jan Ross, SVP, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery. "We are happy to share this piece of history as the Apollo 11 landing celebrates its 40th anniversary."

Clients can now search hours of news footage from pivotal moments in history, as well as recent global news stories on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery's newly launched news section of its website. The section is designed to supply quicker and more accurate search results as well as provide quick links to key news topics such as politics, the enviroment, science and technology, business and finance and world leaders.

NOTES TO EDITORS
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery, a business within Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide, the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ), offers media professionals access to the world’s most comprehensive collection of high-quality motion imagery for licensing worldwide. With more than one million hours of footage, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery encompasses a wealth of content covering natural history, sport, news, locations, art, music, celebrities, historic events and more. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery is also the exclusive global representative of the CBS News Archive, and has global distribution deals with NHK, Japan's national broadcaster, ABC, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and CCTV, China's national television station. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Motion Gallery operates from offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Dubai, Los Angeles, Paris, Toronto, Sydney and Tokyo.

Amy Broomfield