MOVIE GALLERY APPOINTS MARK D. MORELAND
                     INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

               Further Streamlines Corporate Cost Structure

DOTHAN, Ala., April 12, 2006 -- Movie Gallery, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOVI)
today announced that Mark D. Moreland, Senior Vice President and
Treasurer, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer in
addition to his current responsibilities.  The appointment follows the
resignation of Timothy R. Price, Movie Gallery's Chief Financial
Officer, for personal reasons.

Joe Malugen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "I
wish Tim all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his
service.  I also want to congratulate Mark on his new appointment.
Mark has been Treasurer of Hollywood since 2002 and since he assumed
that title at Movie Gallery I have consistently been impressed with his
skills, experience and leadership.  I look forward to working with Mark
in his new role."

Movie Gallery also announced today that as part of its ongoing effort
to improve operating efficiencies and cut costs, it has consolidated a
number of job functions:

Mark "Bo" Loyd, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising
Officer, is now responsible for product across all brands,
replacing Silvio Piccini.

Jeff Klemp, Senior Director of Supply Chain, has been appointed
to Senior Vice President of Logistics and Distribution replacing
Joe Intile.

Timothy Winner, Senior Vice President of Store Operations of the
Hollywood Entertainment division has been promoted to Executive
Vice President of Store Operations and Chief Operating Officer of
the Hollywood Entertainment division and is now responsible for
all Hollywood Video and Game Crazy store operations and marketing
activities, replacing Larry Plotnick.

In addition to these changes, several other management and
administrative positions have been eliminated.

As previously announced, Movie Gallery plans to reduce salaried and
administrative office staff by approximately 17%, or by 300 positions,
by December 31, 2006.

"We have already made great progress in reducing costs and enhancing
efficiency," said Mr. Malugen.  "Today's announcement will further our
efforts to create value for shareholders and better position Movie
Gallery for long-term success."

About Movie Gallery
Movie Gallery is the second largest North American video rental company
with approximately 4,800 stores located in all 50 U.S. states, Canada
and Mexico.  Since the Company's initial public offering in August
1994, Movie Gallery has grown from 97 stores to its present size
through acquisitions and new store openings.  For more information
about the Company please visit our website at:
http://www.moviegallery.com

Forward Looking Statements
To take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, you are hereby cautioned that
this release contains forward-looking statements, including
descriptions of planned reductions in salaried and administrative
office staff and the associated impact thereof, that are based upon the
Company's current intent, estimates, expectations and projections and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Various factors exist
which may cause results to differ from these expectations.  These risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors
that are discussed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports,
including, but not limited to, the annual report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended January 1, 2006.  In addition to the potential effect
of these ongoing factors, the Company's operations and financial
performance may be adversely effected if, among other factors; (i) the
significant personnel changes at the Company's Hollywood Entertainment
division adversely effect day-to-day operations; (ii) same-store
revenues are less than projected; (iii) the Company is unable to comply
with the revised financial covenants contained in its senior credit
facility; (iv) the Company's operational improvement initiatives and
planned reductions in salaried and administrative office staff fail to
generate anticipated cost reductions; (v) the availability of new movie
releases priced for sale negatively impacts the consumers' desire to
rent movies; (vi) unforeseen issues with the continued integration of
the Hollywood Entertainment business; (vii) the Company's actual
expenses or liquidity requirements differ from estimates and
expectations; (viii) consumer demand for movies and games is less than
expected; (ix) the availability of movies and games is less than
expected; or (x) competitive pressures are greater than anticipated.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.

Contacts
Financial: Thomas D. Johnson, Jr., Movie Gallery, Inc., 503-570-1950
Media: Andrew B. Siegel of Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, 212-
355-4449 ext. 127