Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. signed a multiyear agreement with Sony USA to integrate TV Guide On Screen, Gemstar-TV Guide's interactive program guide for consumer electronics devices, into Sony’s primary line of television products. Sony USA is the first partner to employ hybrid integration, meaning Gemstar-TV Guide’s IPG will be built directly into Sony's custom-user interface and be made immediately available for consumer use. This agreement builds on pre-established, successful global licensing agreements between Gemstar-TV Guide and the Sony Corp. in the important U.S., Japanese, and European consumer markets.