BKN International AG: New Deal with Disney ABC Cable Networks Group in the US

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Cannes, 17 October 2005 - BKN International A.G. ("BKN"), the
Frankfurt and
London listed global animation company engaged in the distribution and
marketing of animated children's television programmes and related consumer
products, announces that its US subsidiary BKN New Media Inc has signed a
television broadcast licensing agreement with Disney ABC Cable Networks
Group
in the USA on Legend of the Dragon (the "Series"), its latest
production.  The
Series will premiere in fall 2006 on Jetix, the action/adventure
programming
block, which airs during primetime on Toon Disney and mornings on ABC
Family.

In addition, BKN's partners plan to launch the toy line and video games in
the
US market in October 2006, supported by a meaningful advertising programme.
JTMG has been commissioned to handle all third party licensing and
merchandising in North America.

Based on the success of this property worldwide, BKN is commissioning
production of Legend of the Dragon - Season II consisting of 13 brand new
episodes to be delivered in summer 2006.


Enquiries:

BKN International A.G.

Nicola Andrews, VP-Sales and Marketing     Tel: +44 (0) 20 7269 8681
nicola.andrews@bknkids.com

Wayne Mowat, Chief Financial Officer       Tel: +44 (0) 20 7269 8687
wayne.mowat@bknkids.com

http://www.bknkids.com

Media Enquiries:

SSA Public Relations
Steve Syatt                                 Tel: +1 818 501 0700
ssyatt@ssapr.com


Abchurch
Henry Harrison-Topham / Heather Salmond     Tel: +44 (0)  20 7398 7700
henry.ht@abchurch-group.com

http://www.abchurch-group.com



Notes to editors:
BKN International A.G. is a global animation company engaged in the
distribution and marketing of animated children's television programmes and
the marketing of related consumer products (licensing and merchandising) in
all forms.  BKN has worked on numerous successful animation projects.

The Company is currently listed on the Deutsche Bourse and AIM and it
operates
all over the world.  BKN has successfully negotiated distribution deals in
over 80 countries and territories in the children's programming market.

The Company's Film Library includes:
-     Legend of the Dragon
-     UBOS
-     Kong - The Animated Series
-     Kong- King of Atlantis
-     Triple Threat from Outer Space
-     Roswell Conspiracies
-     Shanghai Tiger
-     Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
-     Pocket Dragon Adventures
-     Highlander - The Animated Series




End of announcement (c)DGAP 17.10.2005
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