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Montreal, January 21, 2010 - A year ago the National Film Board of Canada gave Canadians unprecedented access to 70 years of collective experience with the launch of its online screening room, <NFB.ca>. Three months ago the screening room went mobile with the introduction of the wildly popular iPhone app.
 
Today the NFB is introducing high-definition (HD) films online and adding a bonus feature of recent experiments in online 3D. These are the latest example of how the NFB is striving to use digital technologies to connect Canadians with their past, reflect and share their present, and explore their future.
 
"Canadians are the greatest consumers of video online as well as the greatest users of social networking site Facebook. Online is the new public space and as a public institution the NFB has a responsibility to occupy that space for Canadians and provide Canadians with a reflection of our realities. And it has to be a dynamic and interactive experience that is always engaging: for all Canadians and particularly younger Canadians and Canadians from diverse communities. What we've done to date is only a start: we will be making a tradition of releasing major new innovations at the start of each year," said Tom Perlmutter, Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson.
 
After one year, the online Screening Room has registered over 3.7 million film views.
 
High definition
 
Starting today, 26 films are available in high definition at the Screening Room.
 
HD titles include Chris Landreth's Oscar-winning animated short Ryan, coproduced with Copper Heart Entertainment, as well as Cordell Barker's beloved musical comedy short The Cat Came Back. HD documentaries include Murray Siple's Carts of Darkness, a look at the extreme sport of shopping-cart racing, already one of the NFB's top-viewed titles in standard definition, and Brett Gaylor's award-winning Rip: A Remix Manifesto, co-produced with EyeSteelFilm.
 
French-language HD titles include Claude Jutra's Mon oncle Antoine, chosen by critics as the greatest Canadian film of all time, Michel Brault and Pierre Perrault's classic Pour la suite du monde, along with great animations like Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski's Madame Tutli Putli and Sheldon Cohen's hockey classic Le Chandail, adapted from the story by Roch Carrier.
 
To visit the NFB's high definition video portal, go to <NFB.ca/HD>.
 
3D films
 
The NFB is sharing the fruit of its 3D experiments online with the acclaimed NFB animated shorts Drux Flux by Theodore Ushev and the Genie Award-winning Falling in Love Again by Munro Ferguson, as well as excerpts from Facing Champlain, a stereoscopic production created for the 400th anniversary celebrations in Quebec City, directed by Jean-François Pouliot and produced in collaboration with the Musée de la civilisation du Québec.
 
"Normally, organizations don't share their experimental processes," said Tom Perlmutter. "But we want to start changing that - letting Canadians into the creative workshop. It's a little retro at the moment with the funky glasses, but it's a playroom, it's the skunk work of testing things out while we figure out how to make this fully part of the NFB online experience."
 
These films will be available in 3D on the Screening Room as well as iPhones. Users will be able to order 3D glasses online, <NFB.ca/3D>, with free shipping in Canada.
 
A growing online collection
 
These new HD and 3D titles join over 1,400 NFB productions online at <NFB.ca>, in English and French, with new titles added weekly.
 
Available free of charge, 24/7, these titles include acclaimed auteur animation, point-of-view documentaries, new works by independent filmmakers, alternative dramas, cinéma vérité classics, and more.
 
About the NFB
 
Canada's public film producer and distributor, the National Film Board of Canada creates social-issue documentaries, auteur animation, alternative drama and digital content that provide the world with a unique Canadian perspective. In collaboration with its international partners and co-producers, the NFB is expanding the vocabulary of 21st-century cinema and breaking new ground in form and content, through community filmmaking projects, cross-platform media, interactive cinema, stereoscopic animation - and more. Since the NFB's founding in 1939, it has created over 13,000 productions and won over 5,000 awards, including 12 Oscars and more than 90 Genies. In 2009, Neighbours/Voisins by NFB animation founder Norman McLaren was added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. The NFB's new website features over 1,400 productions online, and its iPhone app has become one of the most popular and talked about downloads. Visit <NFB.ca> today and start watching!
 
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London/New York, 18 January 2010: Leading family entertainment producer and distributor Chorion is partnering with ScrollMotion, creators of the Iceberg Reader and a leading developer of original iPhone applications, to bring its Mr. Men and Little Miss classic books to the iPhone and iPod Touch. Available now in iTunes, the digital books expand upon the traditional children's book reading experience by incorporating scrolling image exploration, interactive controls and a voice recorder.

The titles currently on offer are: Mr. Happy, Mr. Tickle, Mr. Bump, Mr. Messy, Mr. Mischief, Mr. Perfect, Mr. Funny, Mr. Grumpy, Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Chatterbox, Little Miss Giggles, Little Miss Stubborn, Little Miss Fun, Little Miss Naughty, Little Miss Bossy, and Little Miss Trouble. The book apps are available for $3.99 each, with an introductory price of $1.99 each for Mr. Tickle and Little Miss Chatterbox, and can be downloaded here:

http://ax.search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?entity=software&media=all&page=1&restrict=false&startIndex=0&term=Mr.+Men+and+Little+Miss.

A video demo of the applications is available here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a42kFqHLhU.

This deal marks Chorion's first iPhone and iPod Touch app license for the Mr. Men and Little Miss brand.

Cheryl Gotthelf, SVP Global Brand Management at Chorion said: "The success of The Mr. Men and Little Miss brand on television, DVD, and on the web has made it clear that the original book-based brand is as relevant today as it was when originally launched. The move to this popular digital platform makes its unique form of humor and self expression accessible to audiences of all ages in the formats they find most appealing. We are delighted to have signed this deal with Scrollmotion."

"There is nothing quite like watching tiny fingers trace those 'extraordinary long arms' of Mr. Tickle throughout the digital world that's made possible on the iPhone touchscreen," said ScrollMotion Chief Creative Officer Josh Koppel.  "The Mr. Men and Little Miss series translates so perfectly to this medium; we're thrilled to be working with Chorion to bring these classic titles to new generations of readers."

 

 

 

Chorion is continuing to build the global reach of its much-loved Mr. Men and Little Miss brand with apparel offerings for adults and kids at leading retailers worldwide and the Mr. Men and Little Miss publishing program goes from strength to strength, with over 12 million books sold in the UK, US, France and Australia in 2008.  Chorion is seeking more partners for its growing novelty, seasonal and collectable categories.

 

The Mr. Men Show is also continuing its worldwide rollout with broadcasters including ABC Australia, Cartoon Network Asia, Korea and Japan, Canal J Russia, TG4 Ireland, True Visions Thailand, Happy TV Serbia, Disney Taiwan and RTP Portugal all taking the show.

 

A total of 104 x 11 minute episodes are currently available internationally, following Cartoon Network US and Five UK's commitment to a second season of the animated sketch show.

 

Based on the original Mr. Men and Little Miss books created by Roger Hargreaves, The Mr. Men Show is the first animated sketch comedy for kids. It is an inspired re-imagining of this classic property, blending fast-paced physical humour and verbal wit with beloved, personality-driven characters.

About Chorion 

Chorion is a leading provider of quality family entertainment for the global marketplace. Chorion brings a combination of brand management savvy and creative vision to the development of literary copyrights across all media. Chorion's portfolio includes classic children's brands such as Mr. Men and Little Miss, Beatrix Potter, Paddington, Noddy, OLIVIA, and The World of Eric Carle as well as art and lifestyle brands. Chorion also owns and manages the literary works of Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Georges Simenon, among others.

 

Chorion's animated television productions include OLIVIA, The Mr. Men Show, Famous Five: On the Case and Noddy and Noddy in Toyland. New productions for 2010 include The Octonauts and Gaspard and Lisa.

 

Chorion has offices in London, New York and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.chorion.co.uk.

 

About ScrollMotion

ScrollMotion

 is a media and technology company specializing in the development of innovative applications for mobile devices. Using proprietary technology for the iPhone and iPod Touch, ScrollMotion is reshaping digital art, information and entertainment in an intuitive and enjoyable way. The company's flagship product, the Iceberg Reader, offers consumers a user-friendly and true-to-text eBook experience. ScrollMotion is also helping many of the greatest names in traditional media successfully transition to digital and mobile programming. To see the full catalog of children's books from ScrollMotion, please click here. 

The Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment with
Japan's Leading Movie Studio Brings a Poignant Story to Fans Worldwide

San Francisco, CA (August 17, 2009) -- Japan's leading movie studio Shochiku
brings the delightful and poignant anime SKETCHBOOK to Crunchyroll anime
members and fans in North America starting September 17th at 6pm PDT.  More
information can be found at www.crunchyroll.com <http://www.crunchyroll.com>
.

SKETCHBOOK was originally created by Totan Kobako and is directed by
Yoshimasa Hiraike, written by Mari Okada with character designs by Isao
Sugimoto,. SKETCHBOOK is a tale of rediscovering beauty in the rustic and
one young girl's desire to seize the moments of life through her sketches.

This title will be available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam,
Virgin Islands, and Canada.

Online Media Distribution Giant and Leading Animation Production Studio
Continue Stream of Osamu Tezuka's 1970's Classic Anime Title

San Francisco, CA (September 15, 2009) --Crunchyroll and Tezuka Productions
hold a winning hand as they collaborate to bring Osamu Tezuka's award
winning original 70's manga/anime classic BLACK JACK episodes 14-28 to
Crunchyroll Anime Members and fans worldwide starting today, September 15,
2009 at noon PST.  More information can be found at www.crunchyroll.com
<http://www.crunchyroll.com> .

BLACK JACK was directed by Makoto Tezuka (Osamu Tezuka's son) and is
considered one of the top three most famous manga titles by the world famous
manga-ka and anime producer that won the 1st Kodansha Manga Award for the
shonen category in 1977.

"With the continued partnership with Tezuka Productions, fans are in for a
real treat with episodes 14-28 of Osamu Tezuka's BLACK JACK," states Rob
Pereyda, Crunchyroll Senior Director.

Crunchyroll already streams the initial BLACK JACK episodes (1-13) of this
series.

This title will be subbed and available in the following territories U.S.
and its respective territories & Canada.

Japanese Entertainment Giant present Koihime Musou!

San Francisco, CA (September 12, 2009) -- Enter the world of the Han Dynasty
as up and coming Japanese Anime distribution company, Marvelous
Entertainment Inc., and the number one (1) online destination for Anime and
Asian Entertainment, Crunchyroll, are set to stream the action
packed/comedic/fantasy fan-favorite KOIHIME MUSOU (episodes 1-4; subbed) to
Crunchyroll Anime Members and fans worldwide starting today, Saturday;
September 12, 2009 at 5:00 pm PDT.  More information can be found at
www.crunchyroll.com <http://www.crunchyroll.com> .

Inspired by the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms",
KOIHIME MUSOU was originally launched as an adult visual novel and PC
strategy game and grew in such popularity that it branched off into a
Playstation(R) 2 game title as well as into a series of manga books as well as
the highly popular and well received Anime.

"We're very excited to be able to work with Marvelous again and have the
opportunity to showcase another fantastic title like KOIHIME MUSOU," states
Crunchyroll Brand Manager Mr. Keith Kawamura, "Marvelous produces so many
amazing shows, like SCHOOL DAYS, HAPPINESS and KONO AOZORA WO YAKUSOKU NI,
we obviously can't wait to launch it."

This title will be available in subbed formats and available in
all territories, except the following: Japan, France, Belgium, China,
Luxembourg, Andorra, Monaco, Taiwan and Hong Kong

Toronto, ON - August 5, 2009 - On Wednesday, 22 July, EWL Media, a content creator and distributor, launches its new website.  The new site,www.ewlmedia.com, features a comprehensive online catalogue, image gallery, promotional trailers, promotional flyers and up-to-date news about the company's sales and acquisitions activities.

The site was designed by Rob Bowyer, of Bowyer Advertising - www.bowyeradvertising.com and developed by Marco Fernandez of Mayhem Arts -www.mayhemarts.com, following many months of research and consultation with EWL Media's staff. Marco notes that developing the site "posed several interesting challenges as we had to develop a site that would be intuitive to all possible scenarios a user may encounter, while maintaining an appealing and user-friendly environment."

Over the coming months, the site will be enhanced and build out as EWL Media continues to develop and acquire new content for its production slate and distribution catalogue.  Lynnette Lanning, VP, Operations, is "delighted that all the hard work over many, many months has finally resulted in EWL having a strong web presence that will speak to producers and broadcasters alike.  The internet is an incredible information and communication tool.  Now, our producers will be profiled on the site and broadcast buyers can regularly check to see which of our new acquisitions    fits into their schedule."

For Patricia Scarlett, the VP, Content, the new website is "an important tool that will be used to promote existing and new content and also give our producers and opportunity to see first-hand how their programs are being promoted.  Further, as our producers become familiar with each other's work, there'll also be opportunities for them to collaborate in co-productions.  We are all so excited about what lies ahead for EWL Media."

EWL anticipates that the site will attract new producers who are seeking representation for their films as well as new content buyers.

For additional information about EWL Media, contact Patricia Scarlett at patricia@ewlmedia.com or call her at (905) 726-2213.

About EWL Media

EWL Media is an innovative Canadian content creator and distribution company with offices in Toronto and Montreal.  The company co-produces indie features and documentaries that entertain, inform and inspire.  EWL's content catalogue includes travel, lifestyle and children's programs as well as documentaries and indie features.

Fan Crush Network Launches the Premiere and First Internet Dating Network
Dedicated to Uniting Anime Fans

Los Angeles -- September 8, 2009 -- The Fan Crush Network
(www.fancrushnetwork.com <http://www.fancrushnetwork.com> ) has launched the
beta version of its premiere Anime genre-themed online dating network
dedicated to uniting fans with similar interests worldwide ... OTAKU CRUSH.
For more information, please visit:  www.otakucrush.com
<http://www.otakucrush.com> .

"OTAKU CRUSH is an exciting on-line dating site that connects anime and
manga fans and is a great online source of news, reviews and interviews,"
states OTAKU CRUSH representative Austin Brown, "Why waste time with other
dating sites when you can find someone to share a NARUTO DVD marathon with.
It truly is a site for the fans by the fans."

Current OTAKU CRUSH members and fans such as Evan Okada, states "OTAKU CRUSH
is a totally "rad" site! I can keep in touch with all my friends and make
new friends, and possible dates, along the way!    Membership is free.  You
can't beat a deal like this!"

With membership numbers increasing daily, it is clear that anime and manga
fans are eager to connect with other fans "who speak the same language".
Current interviews include an exclusive interview with one of the Anime
Industry's favorite American Voice Actor Kyle Hebert (who was a recent
recipient of a coveted SPJA Industry Award for the category of Best Voice
Actor-English), Kari Wahlgren and Brina Palencia.  OTKAU CRUSH also allows
members to browse profiles by interests including directors, writers and
artists. Other features include a "who's online" feature, instant messaging,
mail, and a very user-friendly interface.

Channel to Simulcast High Fantasy Epic Based on the Legendary
Nahoko Uehashi's Novels

San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan (September 4, 2009) --Crunchyroll and
Media International Corporation (MICO) partner to bring the epic fantasy
anime BEAST PLAYER ERIN, based on the novels by legendary fantasy writer
Nahoko Uehashi, to Crunchyroll. More information can be found at
www.crunchyroll.com/erin.

BEAST PLAYER ERIN (ERIN) commences on Crunchyroll September 4, 2009 with
episodes 1-4 starting at 5:00 pm PST.  Then on Sunday (9/6/09) at 3:00 am
PST, Crunchyroll will begin simulcasting the streaming of the 34th episode
(most current) of the show.  Additional prior catalog episodes of the title
will start streaming in subsequent weeks. This title will be available in
the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand,
Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia,
and the Philippines and will be subtitled in English.

"ERIN is the kind of program that can really thrive digitally," states Rob
Pereyda, Crunchyroll's Vice President of Licensing. "With a broad, clean
appeal and the hook of the highly popular fantasy genre, ERIN will be an
extremely important focus title for us."

"We are excited about the prospect of finding new audiences through digital
distribution," states Hideaki Sakamoto, Executive Manager at MICO. "We hope
that through Crunchyroll and its partners, ERIN will play well to fantasy
fans everywhere."

BEAST PLAYER ERIN broadcasts Saturdays at 6:25PM (JST) on NHK E, and will be
available to Crunchyroll's Anime Members twenty-four hours after its
broadcast in Japan, with a general Crunchyroll release one week later. This
will be MICO's first simulcast anime over the internet. In addition to
Crunchyroll's own website, BEAST PLAYER ERIN will be available through the
Crunchyroll network, including Crunchyroll's brand-new Facebook application,
and more.

Street Fighter & Voltron Series Coming to Syfy Channel, iTunes, Xbox Live, PlayStation Store
 
September 1, 2009. Macomb, MI. Eagle One Media announced today details of an agreement with Starz Media's Manga Entertainment to make animated motion comic productions of Street Fighter, based on the CAPCOM video games, and Voltron: Defender of the Universe, based on the worldwide popular anime TV series, available for broadcast and digital download distribution. Both motion comic series will be broadcast on the Syfy Channel over several weeks beginning September 28th during Manga's popular Ani-Mondays programming block. Following the Syfy broadcasts, the motion comic episodes will then be made available for purchase with Starz Digital Media's distribution partners by digital download through outlets including: iTunes, Xbox Live, and PlayStation Store.
 
Animated motion comics utilize the storyline and dialog from existing published comics and with the addition of voice-over, special effects, music, and animation, creates a fast paced video adaptation for the viewer to enjoy through various medium.  Previously, Eagle One Media's animated motion comics had only been available for purchase on DVD.  Aside from its animated motion comics based on Street Fighter and Voltron: Defender of the Universe, Eagle One Media has also produced such content based on The Terminator and the Micronauts properties.
 
About Eagle One Media
 
Eagle One Media, Inc. (www.eagleonemedia.com), a multi-media company, produces animated motion comics based on well-known, globally recognized, licensed properties for the retail market. The company has recently released animated comic DVDs based on CAPCOM's video games series Street Fighter, the anime classic television series Voltron: Defender of the Universe, the blockbuster sci-fi film The Terminator, and the world-wide popular toy line of the Micronauts. Eagle One Media also releases feature length "family friendly" animation features on DVD for the retail market such as Dragon Blade: The Beginning - the world's first 3D computer animated martial arts feature film from action director Stanley Tong. And Dragon Hill, the GOYA Award winning and European hit animation film from Milimetros Studios. In digital download, the company also makes comic books from numerous publishers available for download through its website store.
 
About Starz Digital Media
 
Starz Digital Media, an operating division of Starz Media, LLC, is responsible for all digital and on-demand distribution of library content from Overture Films, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Originals from Starz Entertainment, and Manga Entertainment. Through a range of distribution and marketing partnerships with multichannel video providers, Internet distributors and wireless operators worldwide, Starz Digital Media makes its content available under numerous business models including download-to-own/electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, pay-per-view, subscription video-on-demand and ad-supported streaming. The division also programs and supports numerous ad-supported broadband channels and develops games and gaming-related content from many of its properties for distribution worldwide.
 
About Manga Entertainment
 
Manga Entertainment Ltd (www.manga.com), a division of Starz Media, LLC, is an entertainment company specializing in the production, marketing and distribution of Japanese animation for theatrical, television, Internet, DVD and home video release worldwide. Manga Entertainment content is marketed and distributed for television by Starz Media, in traditional home video outlets by Anchor Bay Entertainment, and across digital platforms by Starz Digital Media through its various online video and gaming platform partners. Starz Media (www.starzmedia.com), a programming production and distribution company operating worldwide, is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to Liberty Capital Group.
 

Strike.TV will host the US premiere for the 3D-animated video blogger "theGoob". TheGoob is produced by the Swedish-based Assorted Nuts Animation Studio. During the series initial release in Europe, theGoob was distributed by Sony Ericsson and has to date seen more than 5 million mobile downloads.
               
In the first episode of this online series, the main character, Dwayne "theGoob" Gundersen decides to leave the safety of his home on a peanut farm in Alabama to pursue his dream of becoming an actor in Hollywood.
 
Strike.TV will release three to six episodes per week, giving the theGoob a two month initial run. The final episode, currently in production, will air in early October.
 
-                 "'We are so proud to be adding such a beautifully animated series to
the family of series on Strike.TV.  'The Goob' stands out as something
totally fresh and lovingly crafted.  I have yet to see this level of
independently produced computer animation for the Web and can't wait
to share this find with our audience.", said Strike.TV's CEO, Peter
Hyoguchi.
 
-          Strike.TV is a great partner for us and we are very pleased with the platform
      they can offer for this new form of interactive animated series, says Erik Öhrner
      CFO & Business Manager, Assorted Nuts Animation Studios.
 
-          We are working on some exciting things for theGoob's career. This seasons
      final video, currently in production, will be a big clue of what's to come, says
      Magnus Jansson, CEO and Creative Director at Assorted Nuts Animation Studios.
 

The Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment and
Award Winning U.S. Anime Distribution Company Team Up!

San Francisco, CA (August 26, 2009) --U.S. Anime distribution company, Bandai
Entertainment Inc., and the number one (1) online destination for Anime and
Asian Entertainment, Crunchyroll, to stream the hit mecha Anime series
EUREKA SEVEN (episodes 1-50; subbed and dubbed) to Crunchyroll anime members
and fans worldwide starting today, August 26, 2009.  More information can be
found at www.crunchyroll.com/EurekaSeven
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/EurekaSeven> .

Bandai Entertainment Inc., has garnered record numbers accolades in both
2008 and 2009 from the fan selected SPJA Industry Awards, with EUREKA SEVEN
winning in 2007 for Best Mechanical Design and Best Manga.  Bandai
Entertainment Inc. will also be releasing, for one (1) night only, the
EUREKA SEVEN theatrical movie on Thursday; September 24, 2009 in selected
theaters nationwide on a first-come and first-served basis (with priorities
provided to online reservations).  More information can be found at
www.ncm.com/Fathom/Anime/EurekaSeven.aspx
<http://www.ncm.com/Fathom/Anime/EurekaSeven.aspx> .

"We are excited to be working with Crunchyroll bringing Eureka Seven back to
so new and old fans alike can enjoy the series once again," said Ken
Iyadomi, President of Bandai Entertainment inc.

"We are extremely honored and ecstatic to be working with U.S. Anime
power-house Bandai Entertainment Inc.", states Crunchyroll executive Mr.
Brady McCollum, "Bandai Entertainment Inc. titles have been a staple in U.S.
fandom. Any Anime fan will have a large number of Bandai Entertainment Inc.
titles in their collection and we are excited to be bringing a Bandai
Entertainment Inc. fan favorite, EUREKA SEVEN, to the Crunchyroll fan base."

This title will be available in subbed and dubbed formats and available in
the following territories: USA, Canada, and their respective territories.

The Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment Bring
the Best of Hong Kong Entertainment to Fans

San Francisco, CA (August 10, 2009) -- Enjoy an explosion of Cantonese
entertainment ,from Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment, as Hong Kong
entertainment talk, variety and music shows stream for free today to U.S.
and U.S. territory audiences with show favorites 'CLUB SPARKLE', 'SUPER TRIO
SUPREME' and 'JADE SOLID GOLD'.  More information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

Asian Martial Arts Stars Chen Kwun-Tai, Bruce Li, and Lo Lieh to Appear on
the Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (August 3, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment
continue to launch more new kung-fu action titles on the number one (1)
online destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More
information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·     THE INVINCIBLE KUNG FU TRIO
·     KILLER FROM ABOVE
·     THE LEGEND OF BRUCE LEE
·     CHALLENGE OF DEATH

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

From the Studio that Brought You NARUTO, BLEACH and YU YU HAKUSHO ... the Next
Highly Anticipated Hit to Stream on the Number One Online Destination for
Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (August 2, 2009) -- Romance and drama are all the critical
ingredients used in formulating the highly anticipated Studio Pierrot's new
anime, HANASAKERU SEISHONEN to be streamed on the number one (1) online
destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More information can
be found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Hanasakeru_Seishonen
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Hanasakeru_Seishonen> .

"We are thrilled to be working with Studio Pierrot once more," states Vince
Shortino Crunchyroll K.K. President, "A title such as HANASAKERU SEISHONEN
is a definite gem and will most definitely be a Crunchyroll fan favorite."

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S. and Canada.

PASADENA, Calif. (August 2, 2009) - PBS KIDS today announced its CURIOUS GEORGE Coloring Book App for the App Store. The CURIOUS GEORGE Coloring Book App is an interactive art supply kit for iPhone and iPod touch designed to encourage color experimentation across a full spectrum of hues. The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena.
 
"PBS KIDS wants to surround a child - whether at home, in school or on-the-go - with opportunities for learning and exploration," said Lesli Rotenberg, SVP, Children's Media, PBS. "As parents look for positive, educational media choices on a variety of platforms, PBS KIDS provides a trusted, safe haven for preschoolers and positive role models who learn alongside, and with, a child."
 
"The CURIOUS GEORGE Coloring Book App for iPhone and iPod touch extends a growth strategy centered on launching innovative new content, including original video, games, and apps," said Jason Seiken, SVP, PBS Interactive. "We're leading the industry by embedding interactive games into popular shows such as WORDGIRL (PBSKIDSGO.org/video) and we have other innovations in the pipeline. Over two years, traffic to PBS KIDS sites has nearly doubled, which is proof that kids can't get enough of PBS on digital platforms."
 
The CURIOUS GEORGE Coloring Book App was developed in partnership with Mobile Deluxe and series producers, NBC Universal. Features include:
• Color wheel with a palette of 45 colors and a set of virtual stickers.
• Forty-eight unique coloring pages.
• Personal art gallery to store favorite pictures and add to Photos with a single tap, including the capability to email artwork, upload to parents' Facebook pages, or set as the wallpaper.
 
The CURIOUS GEORGE Coloring Book App is available for $2.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
 

Kids Entertainment Channel Now Among Top-Rated Video-on-Demand
Offerings on Comcast, Charter, Bresnan & Blue Ridge Cable Systems
 
LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2009 - Kabillion, the Emmy® Award-winning multi-platform kids' entertainment service, announced today that it surpassed three million Video on Demand orders in May and June 2009, according to data compiled by Rentrak©.  This establishes a new high-water mark for the two-year old network, which offers high quality animated and live-action kids' series entertainment.
 
As of July 1st, Kabillion also moved up to become the sixth-highest rated channel overall among children's VOD channels on the Comcast, Charter, Bresnan & Blue Ridge cable systems. Geared toward children between the ages of 6 and 11, Kabillion On Demand is currently available to 20 million VOD-enabled digital cable television subscribers, comprising 90% of the top 25 TV markets.
 
Kabillion, which launched in January 2007, offers high-quality animated and live-action kids' series entertainment, games, music and chat and is available both as a free VOD channel and a free online broadband site (www.Kabillion.com).  Ad-supported and completely free to its users, Kabillion also boasts a fully-vetted COPPA and CARU-compliant environment, offering parents peace of mind.  The network's programming content includes the Emmy Award winning "I Got a Rocket!" and a mix of new and classic favorites like "Bobby's World," "Underdog," "My Little Pony," "Transformers Animated," "X-Men," "G.I. Joe," "Spider-Man," "Dennis the Menace," "Tennessee Tuxedo" and more.
 
"Since our debut more than two years ago, Kabillion's trajectory has continued to go up," said Bill Schultz, CEO of Kabillion.  "Consistently reaching the threshold of 3 million monthly downloads is a great milestone for a start-up venture like ours, which does not have the benefit of being a spinoff from a major linear network.  We've grown this channel in spite of tough economic times and a very cluttered kids' landscape, through creativity and sheer determination."
 
By the end of 2008, Kabillion saw year-to-year growth of 300% in VOD views and a 250% increase in VOD users.  The Kabillion online community also boasted an 800% boost in total visits, a 500% increase in unique visitors and a 340% increase in new member signups over 2007.  They also brought on-board new national advertisers such as Mattel, General Mills, Lego, DreamWorks and more.
 
# # #
 
 
About Kabillion
Kabillion is the multi-platform, kids' entertainment program service launched in January 2007 and available both as a free video on-demand (VOD) channel and a free online broadband site (www.Kabillion.com).  Initially launched on Comcast Cable's Select On Demand across the US, the VOD platform is now also available to digital cable subscribers nationwide on Charter, Bresnan and Blue Ridge cable systems, with more to be added soon.  Part of The MoonScoop Group, a leading worldwide production, distribution, brand management and entertainment company, Kabillion offers high-quality animated and live-action kids' series entertainment on both platforms.  Kabillion is owned in part by Moonscoop, East Coast-based REMIX Entertainment Ventures and Belgium based Studio 100.
 

Asian Celebrities Lo Leigh, Wang Tao, Norman, Tsui, Wang Yue Appear on the
Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 27, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment
continue to launch more new kung-fu action titles on the number one (1)
online destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More
information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·      THE 72 DESPERATE REBELS
·      FATAL NEEDLES VS. FATAL FISTS
·     DIRTY KUNG FU
·     THE BONE CRUSHING KID

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

·       First Episode of Superman: Red Son Available for Free via iTunes for Limited Time
·       Three All-New Motion Comic Series Announced Today During Comic-Con Panel
·       Complete Motion Comics Series for "Batgirl: Year One" and "Batman: Black and White" Collection 2 Debuts
 
SAN DIEGO, COMIC-CON, July 23, 2009 - Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced three new additions to the best-selling Warner Premiere Motion Comics slate.  Classic graphic novels Superman: Red Son and Batgirl: Year One, as well as graphic album Batman: Black and White Collection 2 entered the digital age as Warner Premiere Motion Comics on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com).  Also announced today comrades everywhere, for a limited time, can download the first glorious episode of Superman: Red Son for free and see how Stalin's most powerful weapon swayed the balance of power during the Cold War (http://tinyurl.com/SmanRedSonPR).
 
Continuing to lead the motion comics experience, Warner Premiere's Motion Comics connect comic fans to authentic DC characters through short-form content.  The Motion Comics slate draws on a deep reservoir of source material to bring a visually engaging experience to life through the use of subtle movements, voice-overs, sweeping music scores and stunning comic book artwork.

 

"Last year we debuted our Motion Comics slate and saw the voracious appetite graphic novel fans had for this digital content," said Diane Nelson, president, Warner Premiere.  "One of the reasons for our success is Warner Premiere working closely with DC Comics to determine if a story naturally lends itself to becoming a motion comic.   Another key is the process we use to select the studios that ultimately create these motion comics.  They are very passionate comic book fans so creating these motion comics really are a labor of love.  We're very proud of our success and look forward to bringing more titles to comic fans in the future."
 

Magic and Mayhem Arrive to Lead Weekend at the Number One Online Destination
for Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 20, 2009) -- Crunchyroll, the number one online
destination for anime and Asian entertainment, announced today that
KANAMEMO, the poignant tale of a young girl who lives through tragedy, is
the latest simulcast addition (henceforth on Sundays at 10:00 am PDT) for
the Crunchyroll summer season. More information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kanamemo.

KANAMEMO is available in the United States, America Samoa, United States
Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, Canada, Great
Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand. As part of a free preview to
promote new subscriptions, the first episode of the title was made available
to subscribers and non-subscribers one hour after Japanese broadcast.
Subsequent episodes will be exclusively available to Anime Members one hour
after Japanese broadcast, and to the general public one week after its
Japanese broadcast.

Asian Celebrities David Cheung, Lo Leih, Chan Yuk Lin, Yang Pan Pan, Kwan
Hoi Shan, Shek Sau, Wong Hang Sau, Wong Wat Wa, Leung Ka Yan, Tse Yin, Tong
Chun Yip Appear on the Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian
Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 20, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment
continue to launch more new dramas and kung-fu action titles on the number
one (1) online destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More
information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·      THE DEMI-GODS & SEMI-DEVILS (episodes 16-30)
·      C.I.B. FILES (episodes 11-20)
·     THE LOST KUNG FU SECRETS
·     EAGLE'S CLAW
·     99 CYCLING SWORDS

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

Magic and Mayhem Arrive to Lead Weekend at the Number One Online Destination
for Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 16, 2009) -- Crunchyroll, the number one online
destination for anime and Asian entertainment, announced today that
YOKUWAKARU GENDAI MAHOU, the Shueisha-produced anime adaptation of its own
hit light novel series of the same name, debuted as the top new simulcast
(Saturdays starting on 7/11 at 10:00 am PDT) for the summer season. More
information can be found at <http://www.crunchyroll.com/gendaimahou>.

"This is an amazing title," states Rob Pereyda Crunchyroll Vice President of
Licensing. "For over eight decades, Shueisha has been at the forefront of
global publishing and original IP development, and now as a producer it
continues its storied tradition of success. The extraordinary response to
YOKUWAKARU GENDAI MAHOU is no surprise"

Shueisha General Manager of Rights & Merchandising Division Naoki Watanabe
states, "We are ecstatic about the initial response to YOKUWAKARU GENDAI
MAHOU. We are particularly proud of this title as both a publisher and
producer and are thrilled that it has found an audience through
Crunchyroll."

YOKUWAKARU GENDAI MAHOU is available in the world outside of Asia. As part
of a free preview to promote new subscriptions, the first episode of the
title was made available to subscribers and non-subscribers one hour after
Japanese broadcast. Subsequent episodes will be exclusively available to
Anime Members one hour after Japanese broadcast, and to the general public
one week after its Japanese broadcast.

Innovative Online Destination Pushes Boundaries Of Manga With New Content Available Each Month For Free
 
San Francisco, CA, JULY 15, 2009 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the full launch of its new SIGIKKI website, which represents a bold new partnership between the company's VIZ SIGNATURE imprint and IKKI, a monthly magazine published in Japan since 2003 that has established itself as the home of some of the most innovative, bold, and compelling titles in the world of contemporary manga.
 
Located at www.sigikki.com, this groundbreaking online manga destination will present a broad range of seinen manga to audiences in North America. From action to comedy to drama, slice-of-life stories to surrealist fantasies, the uniting themes these works share are an uncommon emphasis on creative quality and on pushing the boundaries of the manga norm.
 
Earlier in May, the SIGIKKI site posted the first chapter of CHILDREN OF THE SEA by Daisuke Igarashi, with Volume 2 currently being serialized on the site. Starting this month, new chapters from half a dozen manga series will be offered for viewing online in their entirety - FOR FREE. After a particular volume completes its online serialization, that edition will be published as a VIZ Signature graphic novel (subject to reader demand). Additional content such as creator interviews, feature articles, news, and free downloads will also be posted on the website each month.
 
"We are very excited to formally launch our new SIGIKKI website in partnership with IKKI magazine," says Shie Lundberg, Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development, VIZ Media. "The convenience of web accessibility combined with some of the most compelling and diverse content manga will allow fans to sample a range of acclaimed new titles each month, for free. As these series begin to develop their own domestic following, audiences can then look forward to the eventual publication of these titles with the high quality VIZ SIGNATURE presentation befitting manga of this caliber."
 

The Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment Brings
Takako Shimura's Manga Based Television Series to a World Wide Audience

San Francisco, CA (July 15, 2009) -- Best friends reunite and deal with
issues with teen romance and love as Takako Shimura's "coming of age" yuri
manga AOIHANA arrives  via simulcast on the number one online destination
for Anime and Asian Entertainment-Crunchyroll,   More information can be
found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Aoihana

The first debut episode (7/1/09) of AOIHANA is available to all users and
members and future episodes will be available to premium Crunchyroll Anime
Members via simulcast every Wednesday at noon PDT and will be available to
all members one week thereafter.

This title will is available in the United States, America Samoa, United
States Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, Canada,
Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand.

Asian Celebrities David Chung, Chan Yuk Lin, Yang Pan Pan, Shek Sau, Wong
Hang Sau, Wong Wat Wa, Leung Ka Yan, Yuen Hsiao-Tien, Tse Yin, Tong Chun Yip
Appear on the Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian
Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 13, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment
continue to launch more new dramas and kung-fu action titles on the number
one (1) online destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More
information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·      THE DEMI-GODS & SEMI-DEVILS (episodes 1-15)
·      C.I.B. FILES (episodes 1-10)
·      THE HOT, THE COOL, AND THE VICIOUS
·     THE SIX DIRECTIONS OF BOXING
·      THE SHAOLIN BROTHERS

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

Action-Packed Title Comes to the Number One Online Destination for Anime and
Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 9, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Avex Entertainment, Inc.,
a leading Japanese music and entertainment company, have announced today a
partnership to bring CHARGER GIRL, JU-DEN CHAN, the anime series based on
the hit manga by Bow Ditama, to fans around the world through Crunchyroll.
More information can be found at: <http://www.crunchyroll.com/ChargerGirl>.

CHARGER GIRL, JU-DEN CHAN, known as Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan in Japanese,
follows Juden-chan on her adventures to make the world a better place. In
preparing the title for a broader audience, Avex Entertainment, Inc. and
Crunchyroll have worked closely together to make slight alterations to the
original Japanese version of the show, which will later be used for its
Japanese rebroadcast on UHF stations.

Vince Shortino of Crunchyroll states, "We are ecstatic about working with
Avex. What better way to kick-off our relationship than with a
lightning-charged action show like CHARGER GIRL, JU-DEN CHAN!"

CHARGER GIRL, JU-DEN CHAN will be available on Crunchyroll to viewers in the
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
Crunchyroll's Anime Members will be able to see weekly episodes the show in
480P quality one week before the general public on Crunchyroll, featuring
English subtitles.

Voiced by Hollywood actors Michael Paré, William Katt, and Michael Bell

(July 8, 2009) Los Angeles--"Sparks Part 2," the first motion comic book with lip-synch, created specifically for the iPhone and iTouch, is proudly presented by Catastrophic Comics. The SPARKS PART 2 Application, which includes original artwork, in addition to the original motion comic, can be downloaded for 99 cents at the iTunes Store (keywords: " Sparks Part 2" or  "Catastrophic Comics").  A superhero noir-thriller that was published as a comic book series in 2008, " Sparks" bridges the gap between the printed page and full-fledged animation.
"Part 2" is voiced by actors Michael Paré ("Eddie and the Cruisers"), Michael Bell ("Transformers"),  Charlie Brill ("Star Trek"),  Kevin Sherwood ("Gamers"),  Courtenay Taylor ("Justice League Heroes"),  and Ashley Bell ("United States of Tara").

Here the direct link to Sparks Part 2 for sale on iTUNES:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=313631847&mt=8

Here is a direct link to a video featuring William Katt introducing a sneak peak of Sparks Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ORHEZRWfs

Asian Celebrities Li Qi An, Yeung Tak Cheong, Cheng Dodo, Ng Cheuk Hai, Mao
Huafeng, Shiu Mei Ki, Raymond Lam, Hwang Jang Lee, Loh Lieh, Tang Chui Man,
Leila Tong, Yam Tat Wah, Leung Chiu Wai, Lai Mei Han, Wu Ting Yan, Yeung Yi
Appear on the Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian
Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 7, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment
streams  more new dramas and kung-fu action titles on the number one (1)
online destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More
information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·      TWIN OF BROTHERS (episodes 22-42)
·      THE NEW HEAVEN SWORD AND THE DRAGON SABRE (episodes 20-40)
·      NINJA WOLVES
·     THE EIGHTEEN JADE ARHATS
·     HIT MAN IN THE HAND OF BUDDHA

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

Maison en Petits Cubes" to Stream on the Number-One Online Destination for
Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (July 3, 2009) -- Kunio Kato's 2009 Academy Award-winning
animated short film, LA MAISON EN PETITS CUBES, as well as his earlier work,
THE DIARY OF TORTOV RODDLE are streaming today on Crunchyroll.  More
information can be found at:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/La_Maison_en_Petits_Cubes   and
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/The_Diary_of_Tortov_Roddle .

LA MAISON EN PETITS CUBES marks the first Oscar® nomination and win for Mr.
Kato, who created and directed the piece. At the awards ceremony, of the
award, he stated, "It's so heavy." He went on to say, "Thank you very much.
Thank you, my supporters.  Thank you, all my staff.  Thank you, my pencil.
Thank you, Academy ... Thank you, my company ROBOT.  Domo arigato, Mr.
Roboto."

Vince Shortino, president of Crunchyroll's Japan office states, "We, at
Crunchyroll, are very proud to host such a masterpiece. Mr. Kato is only the
second individual from Japan to ever win the award in an animation category,
with the only other being reknowned Mr. Hayao Miyazaki.  To be able to bring
this visionary artist's work to the world is truly a great honor."

Asian Celebrities Li Qi An, Yeung Tak Cheong, Cheng Dodo, Ng Cheuk Hai, Lai
Mei Han, Mao Huafeng, Shiu Mei Ki, Raymond Lam, Ti Lung, Tang Chui Man,
Leila Tong, Leung Chiu Wai, Wu Ting Yan, Yeung Yi Appear on the Number One
Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (June 29, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment
streams  more new dramas and kung-fu action titles on the number one (1)
online destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More
information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·      TWIN OF BROTHERS (episodes 1-21)
·      THE NEW HEAVEN SWORD AND THE DRAGON SABRE (episodes 1-20)
·      INHERITOR OF KUNG FU
·      THE DEADLY SWORD
·      WAR OF THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

New Content Sharing Site Allows Artists to both Create and Contribute

SAN MATEO, Calif. - June 29, 2009 - Luxology® LLC, developer of modern, artist-focused 3D software, has created a new asset sharing Web site that serves as a participatory content-sharing portal and learning resource. Users are now able to upload and download Presets of all kinds as well as exchange associated usage tips and techniques with other artists. Introduced concurrently with the recently released modo® 401 software, the custom-developed site provides modo artists with an easily accessible online resource for content re-utilization.

The new asset sharing Web site is an extension of the streamlined workflow in modo 401 that facilitates the re-use of assets throughout the content creation process. Users can browse through the site's visual interface to select Presets such as realistic surface materials, 3D meshes, profile curves, animation assemblies and professionally designed lighting environments, which can all be utilized in modo 401. Artists and designers can also upload images and other assets to the site in order to share them with the rest of the modo community. To facilitate asset re-use, the site allows searches by category, popularity or by keyword search.

"With this new sharing mechanism, we are offering modo users the collective talent, experience and creative output of the entire modo user base," said Brad Peebler, president and co-founder of Luxology. "Artists will now be able to quickly find Presets that make their scenes come alive as well as upload and store their own Presets. The site was developed specifically to fit the needs of the modo user community and integrates seamlessly with the rest of our Web site."

Marathon announces new sales in Europe and in the Middle East
 
Gormiti, the 52x26' animated series adapted from the famous Italian toy figures, is on its way to make a big splash on the international market.

Launched on the market at the end of 2008, Gormiti - the Lords of Nature Return is a Marathon Media and Giochi Preziosi coproduction for M6, Canal J and Mediaset.

Deals are already closed in Germany (RTL2) and in the UK (Nick Toons), as well as in Greece (Alter Channel), in Turkey (Digiturk), in Israel (Noga) and in the Middle East (MBC).

In addition, negotiations are in their final stage in the UK (terrestrial), Spain and Latin America.

Created by Leandro Consumi, the GORMITI universe is a hit boy property with huge growth worldwide. 100 million Gormiti figurines have already been sold, mainly in Europe. They are designed by Giochi Preziosi Group, the Italian market leader and one of the four biggest worldwide players in the development, production and distribution of toys and products aimed at the youth market.

 The series is packed with a successful cocktail of magic, epic tales and comedy. GORMITI follows the everyday lives of four kids entering a magical dimension called Gorm, where they transform into superpowered creatures. Alongside with peaceful elemental monsters known as Gormiti, they battle to defeat evil fire fiends with huge egos, who cause natural disturbances in the Gorm with terrible consequences in the real world as well.

This series is broadcast on Mediaset in Italy since autumn 2008 with terrific audience scores (more than 1 million viewers per episode), and will hit the screens in the rest of the world in fall 2009.

International TV and video sales are handled by Marathon International.

Program and merchandising are handled by Marathon Media in France and Giochi Preziosi in the rest of the world.


MARATHON GROUP
 
Marathon Group is France's #1 audiovisual group, created from the fusion of French audiovisual leaders such as Marathon, Marathon Media, Télé Images Kids, GTV, Adventure Line Productions and KM Production. Present in all areas of television and a major player on the international market, Marathon Group's main successes include Dolmen, St-Tropez, Totally Spies!, Monster Buster Club, Atomic Betty, Street Football, Ford Boyard, Koh Lanta, Lea Parker, The Dominici Case, Jury Duty, Nature's Babies, the Untamed collection, etc.

Marathon Group is part of Zodiak Entertainment, a leading group in the International media industry that coordinates Italian publisher De Agostini's production and distribution activities for television and new media. Zodiak Entertainment is formed by 30 successful international companies including 5th Element, Adventure Line Production, Broadcasters, Bullseye, Diverse, Dixi Media, GTV, Jarowskji, Lucky Day, Kanakna, KM Productions, Magnolia, Marathon, Marathon Media, Mastiff, Mast Media, Polska, NeoNetwork, Palm Plus, Quadrio, Red House, Social Club Productions, Sol, Telealliance, Tele-Images Kids, T&T Broadcasters, Yellow Bird, YS Film...
In 2008 Zodiak Entertainment's revenue totalled more than €400 million.
 

Free, Registration-Only Service is Targeted at Production Studios, Advertising &
Marketing Agencies and Other Creators of Innovative Visual Programming  
 
LOS ANGELES, CA -- June 24, 2009 -- Big Stage Entertainment, Inc., the
leading platform for consumer projection of self into digital life, today announced
the opening of Big Stage Studio, a free and easy-to-use online training and
support environment for content creators looking to develop and publish original
programming to BigStage.com.  Users can then insert their animated 3-D
likeness, called an @ctor, and share the personalized result via email and social
networks like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
To become a Big Stage Studio partner, register for approval at
BigStageStudio.com.  Upon acceptance, partners are granted full access to
educational videos depicting how to Big Stage-enable content.  Users of leading
3-D graphics and animation tools can quickly learn the steps necessary to mask
and motion-track the facial images in stills and video. Big Stage's @ctor
technology can then seamlessly map the animated, 3-D facial models it creates
for consumers into the action. 
"Big Stage Studio is our initial response to the demand from studios, agencies
and other content sources to @ctor enable their material for widespread
distribution over the social web." said Jonathan Strietzel, Big Stage co-founder
and Chief Creative Officer.  "The process is straightforward for digital artists
using high-end graphics tools like Maya and Photoshop. In the future, we'll make
it truly simple for average consumers to visit BigStage.com and @ctor-enable
their own photos or videos for free." 

Asian Celebrities Michael Chan Wai-man, Chan King Fung, Ng Cheuk Hai, Sit
Hoi Ki, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Bruce Le, Ti Lung, Chan Yuk Lin, Au Yeung Pui San,
Chen Sing, Delon Tam, Miu Kiu Wai, Leung Ka Yan, Bolo Yeung, Yeung Yi Appear
on the Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (June 22, 2009) -- Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment
streams new dramas and kung-fu action titles on the number one (1) online
destination for anime and asian content ... Crunchyroll!  More information can
be found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·      THE ACADEMY (episodes 17-32)
·      THE RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES (episodes 26-50)
·      KUNG FU EMPEROR
·      THE INVINCIBLE KILLER
·      THE YOUNG BRUCE LEE

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

New Titles from Kadokawa Pictures USA on the Number One Online Destination
for Anime and Asian Entertainment


San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2009) -- "Kadokawa Tuesdays" continue on
Crunchyroll with tales of mysterdy, drama, action and the supernatural with
the launch of NEVER GIVE UP, SLEEPLESS TOWN, INUGAMI and ST. JOHN'S WORT.
More information can be found at:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kadokawa_Pictures_Collection
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kadokawa_Pictures_Collection> .

These "Kadokawa Tuesdays" titles are available at 12:00 pm PST today, for
FREE, to all fans and members in the U.S., Canada, American Samoa, United
States Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Island regions.

Leading online anime distributor inks deal with Akamai to raise the bar for
its users and members

San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2009) -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM),
the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise
applications online, today announced that Crunchyroll, an online video
service and community that offers full-length episodes and movies of
Japanese anime and Asian entertainment, has implemented Akamai's Media
Delivery solution to increase the speed and quality of its video delivery to
users worldwide while still provide the highest quality of security
available online for content holders of both simulcast and non-simulcast
titles.  Akamai is delivering all of Crunchyroll's online video, including
some titles offered in High Definition (HD) streaming online. More
information can be found at: http://www.crunchyroll.com.

Akamai has been pioneering HD video streaming on the Internet for years and
content owners are quickly seizing the opportunity to bring HD content
online. Global publishers and content owners now see the value derived from
delivering online video content in the highest quality possible, including
longer viewing times, more repeat visitors and the ability to attract
premium advertisers.

Leading Content Provider and Distributor of Asian Motion Pictures and
Television Adds More Content on the Number One Online Destination for Anime
and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (June 8, 2009) -- The number one (1) online destination for
anime and asian content, Crunchyroll and Tai Seng Entertainment continue
streaming the remaining episodes of last week's launched highly popular
modern drama and launches three (3) new titles from the "Martial Arts
Theater" collection. More information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming for free on the highly popular and
legal site include:

·      LEGEND OF THE CONDOR HEROES
·      THE DUKE OF THE MOUNT DEER
·      THE SECRET OF TAI CHI
·      SECRET OF THE CHINESE KUNG FU
·      THUNDER KICK

These titles are available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in
the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and
Virgin Islands.

New Titles from Kadokawa Pictures USA Collection on the Number One Online
Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment


San Francisco, CA (June 2, 2009) -- Kadokawa Pictures USA continue to stream
new titles from the Kadokawa Pictures USA Collection on Crunchyroll with
tales of insatiable pursuits of love, mystery, horror and drama.  More
information can be found at:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kadokawa_Pictures_Collection
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kadokawa_Pictures_Collection> .

These Kadokawa Pictures USA titles are available at 12:00 pm PST today, for
FREE, to all fans and members in the U.S., Canada, American Samoa, United
States Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Island regions.

Leading Content Provider and Distributor of Asian Motion Pictures and
Television Series to Stream on the Number One Online Destination for Anime
and Asian Entertainment

San Francisco, CA (June 1, 2009) -- The number one (1) online destination for
anime and asian content, Crunchyroll, strikes a deal with North America's
largest asian entertainment distributor and content provider, Tai Seng
Entertainment, to begin streaming their highly popular modern dramas, kung
fu series, celebrity shows and beauty pageants starting today. More
information can be found at
http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TAI_SENG_ENTERTAINMENT.

Titles that are/will-be-shortly streaming on the highly popular and legal
site include:

·      LEGEND OF THE CONDOR HEROES
·      THE DUKE OF THE MOUNT DEER
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Anime Leaders to Stream Episodes of Popular Anime Series Immediately Following Japanese Television Debut
 
Flower Mound, Texas - May 28, 2009 -- FUNimation® Entertainment and the Japanese powerhouse consortium of producer Toei Animation Co., Ltd., publisher Shueisha, Inc. and broadcaster Fuji Television Network, Inc.  have entered into an agreement giving the American anime leader exclusive rights to the U.S. and Canadian online simulcast of the studios' signature animated series "One Piece".
 
Starting Saturday, May 30th at 9:00 p.m. CDT, just one hour after airing in Japan, FUNimation and the consortium will stream the first, free, professionally-produced, accurately English-subtitled "One Piece" series episode beginning with episode 403 via the official One Piece website www.onepieceofficial.com followed soon thereafter by FUNimation partner sites. 
 
Each new episode of the current season will be rolled out weekly as "One Piece" continues its Japanese television run.
 
In addition, beginning Thursday, May 14th FUNimation will stream episodes from the Sabaody Archipelago Saga story arc starting with episode 391. FUNimation will also offer both its produced uncut, English-tracked and English-subtitled adaptations of the hugely successful series beginning with the first episode.
 

New York - May 20, 2009 - The rough-and-tumble comedy series Thumb Wrestling Federation: TWF looks to continue dominating downloads by launching Seasons 1 and 2 on iTunes today.  The release of this new content builds on the rousing success of TWF's initial launch on iTunes last month, in addition to the show's ever-increasing popularity on Cartoon Network's Saturday Morning "Crush Zone" block.

Created and produced by Animation Collective, Thumb Wrestling Federation will be available in packages which include action-packed matches, backstage gags, and wrestler bios.  Episodes of TWF are also available for download on Xbox LIVE, and fans can continue the TWF experience online with exclusive games and activities at http://www.thumbwrestlingfederation.com.


About Thumb Wrestling Federation: TWF

The live-action, short-format comedy series is a thumb-sized view of a fictional sports league. With larger than life wrestling personalities, thumb on thumb contact, and two wacky commentators, TWF brings to life the battle between the Mighty Dexteras and the evil Sinistras, a classic good versus evil showdown between 56 original characters. The short-format segments include one-minute wrestler bios, 45-second gags, and three-and-a-half-minute thumb wrestling matches.

About Animation Collective

A leading independent creator of children's entertainment in the U.S., Animation Collective has original content in more than eighty countries and in over fifteen languages on platforms including television, broadband, wireless, books, games and consumer products. Proprietary productions include: Kappa Mikey, MTVN and Nickelodeon's first global acquisition for Nicktoons Network and Nickelodeon; Three Delivery for Nicktoons Network, YTV, Canal+ Family, Nickelodeon Australia, and the BBC; Thumb Wrestling Federation: TWF for Cartoon Network in the U.S., Asia, Australia and Spain, YTV and the BBC; and Ellen's Acres for Cartoon Network, TVO, Al Jazeera and ABC TV Australia. Work-for-hire productions include Speed Racer: The Next Generation for Nicktoons Network and Lionsgate Entertainment; Eloise in Africa (direct to video) for HandMade Films and The Incredible Crash Dummies for 4KidsTV. Animation Collective is the largest provider of original content for KOL, America Online's kids channel and Red, its teen channel. Larry Schwarz, the company's founder and CEO, is the creator and executive producer of all its original series.

Urbaniacs Mayor DaMan Hails New Investment as Sign of Confidence for Future Growth
Invites Advertisers to Experience the Fun and Funky Side of Living with Sidekicks
            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
ENCINO, Calif. - (May 19, 2009) - Banking on the continued growth of the web world's population and advertisers' increasing interest in reaching the ultra funky teen/tween residents of the burgeoning virtual world of Urbaniacs, Brandissimo! has increased its ownership stake in the online social community and game site. Additionally, Brandissimo! named Traffic Marketplace as the exclusive advertising network for the comic book world come-to-life.
 
Sparked by spectacular growth in the virtual game community since first partnering with Urbaniacs creators Josh Fisher and Barry Collier in 2007, Brandissimo! is increasing its ownership position by more than 50 percent. In the past two years, the unique, award-winning virtual world of Urbanaics has attracted more than 150,000 resident members and boasts over 250,000 game plays every month.
 
The agreement with Traffic Marketplace enables the online ad network to serve as the exclusive advertising network to sell advertising and sponsorship opportunities on Urbaniacs.com.
 

Leading Online Anime Distributor and Major Amusement Game Operator Provide
Naruto Shippuden Plush Prizes

San Francisco, California (May 19, 2009) - Crunchyroll, the online world's
number one destination for Asian content, and NAMCO CYBERTAINMENT INC., one
of the largest amusement game operators in the U.S. and Caribbean, are
challenging you to use your ninja stealth skills to find the closest
amusement center with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN plushies Naruto by utilizing a
special online Store Locater. Visit the location and test your agility and
hand-eye coordination by playing a special crane game to win amazing NARUTO
SHIPPUDEN items beginning the 3rd week of May, 2009. More information can be
found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/naruto_store_locator
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/naruto_store_locator> .

Leading Online Anime Distributor Launches New Korean Drama Series

San Francisco, California (May 18, 2009) - Crunchyroll, the online world's
number one destination for Asian content, will complete its streaming
release of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Korean drama titles with
MODERN HOUSEWIVES, FOXY LADY and MY LIFE'S GOLDEN AGE (episodes 29-58 of 58)
legally and for free to users.  More information can be found at
www.crunchyroll.com/drama?src=PR_mbc
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/drama?src=PR_mbc> .

These Korean drama titles are free for all users in the U.S., Canada and
U.S. provinces.

Children Can Now Interact with Elmo, Big Bird,
Cookie Monster in Classic and New "Sesame Street" Scenes
 
 
NEW YORK, NY, May, 2009 -Yoostar today announced a new partnership with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind "Sesame Street", to feature 160 classic and contemporary "Sesame Street" clips on Yoostar's revolutionary entertainment system, available for purchase on Yoostar.com starting July 1 and in retail outlets beginning on August 24. The new Yoostar™ system will allow "Sesame Street" fans to replace and interact in segments with characters such as Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie and more. 
 
The Sesame Workshop partnership is the first major children's content franchise licensed by Yoostar, which made its debut at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. The Yoostar system allows users to star in their favorite movie and TV scenes together with the original actors and share their performances online with family, friends and the world.

"'Sesame Street' has been delighting children for generations, and Yoostar is thrilled to add this franchise to our growing list of the most iconic scenes and characters in film and television," said Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, President and CEO, Yoostar Entertainment Group. "Yoostar will give children the chance to engage with 'Sesame Street' at an even higher level by playing and interacting directly with the characters."
 

Bone Chilling New Titles from Kadokawa Pictures USA on the Number One Online
Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment


San Francisco, CA (May 12, 2009) -- "Kadokawa Tuesdays" continue on
Crunchyroll with tales of horror, suspense and the supernatural with the
launch of THE BEAST TO DIE, EARLY SPRING STORY, GIRL OF TIME, KEKKON ANNAI
MYSTERY, SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN, STORY OF THE DETECTIVE AND TRAGEDY OF
W. More information can be found at:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kadokawa_Pictures_Collection
<http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kadokawa_Pictures_Collection> .

These "Kadokawa Tuesdays" titles are available at 12:00 pm PST today, for
FREE, to all fans and members in the U.S., Canada, American Samoa, United
States Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Island regions.

Leading Online Anime Distributor Launches New Korean Drama Series

San Francisco, California (May 11, 2009) - Crunchyroll, the online world's
number one destination for Asian content, will conclude its mass streaming
release of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Korean drama titles with 90
DAYS TIME TO LOVE, MERRY MARY, MY LIFE'S GOLDEN AGE and YI-SAN (episodes
39-77 of 77) legally and for free to users.  More information can be found
at www.crunchyroll.com/drama.

These Korean drama titles are free for all users in the U.S., Canada and
U.S. provinces.

Legendary Anime Studio's Historic Franchise to Appear on World Anime Channel

San Francisco, CA (May 1, 2009) --Crunchyroll announced today that it is
partnering with Bandai Channel to bring the latest series in the historic
GUNDAM franchise to Crunchyroll. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 from legendary anime
studio Sunrise will begin streaming on Crunchyroll starting today. More
information can be found at www.crunchyroll.com/gundam00.

Fox Combines Three Current Websites - FoxNow.com Product Catalog, FoxFast.com Marketing Support, and Fox Screening.com Video Resource - Into One Powerful Comprehensive Site That Will Also Serve As The Destination To Download Digital Broadcast Files.
 
 
Los Angeles, May 1, 2009 - On the eve of the Los Angeles Screenings, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, the exclusive international distributor for all FOX produced or acquired programming, is launching an all-new expanded www.FoxFast.com website May 4, 2009 replacing its current FoxFast.com marketing support website.  The announcement was made today by Mark Kaner, President, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution.
 
This new powerful tool will support Fox's international broadcast clients by building on the success of the original FoxFast.com launched in 1999, which established Fox as the first studio to move the worldwide distribution of marketing and publicity support materials to the internet. The new FoxFast.com combines all areas of client support - researching the vast Fox film and TV series catalogs, finding and downloading marketing and publicity assets for a broadcaster's licensed titles, and viewing product and promo video - all into one easy-to-use website.  Advanced search and user preference features allow the broadcaster to customize the site to meet their particular use and needs.
 

Annual Web Series Contest to Showcase and Honor
Top Online Video Content
 
LOS ANGELES - May 6, 2009 - The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) has announced its second annual Next TV Competition leading up to the association's annual LATVFest in July where the winners will be honored.
 
Facilitated by Stickam.com, the pioneer of live streaming video and the largest live community on the Internet, the contest seeks to discover the best pilot for a new Web series or best episode from an existing Internet show in seven categories: branded entertainment, comedy, documentary / news, drama, lifestyle / do-it-yourself, long form (sponsored by YouTube) and reality / unscripted. Prizes include a six-month mentorship with a YouTube / Google Development Executive and Producer and the opportunity to co-produce a six-episode Web series on what's happening in television and new media, which will play on the NATPE Web site, Stickam.com, NATPE's YouTube Channel and other video sharing outlets.