BKN International AG: BKN Presents Its Most Expansive Programming Slate Ever

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Cologne, 12th. September 2006, BKN International AG a global animation
company engaged in the production and distribution of animated children’s
television programmes and related consumer products, presents its largest
slate ever of high-quality children’s programming at MIPCOM 2006, it was
announced today by Allen Bohbot, BKN Group CEO. From 39 Episodes of
Animated Adventures ZORRO: GENERATION Z to 26 Episodes of Animated Action
Comedy DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE to a line-up of high quality films in
CGI the equivalent of 123 episodes of products will be available to buyers
at this year’s market which equals BKN’s output of new product for the last
3 ½ years combined.

The slate of new animated programming includes:

39 x 22’- Zorro: Generation Z 
26 x 22’- Dork Hunters from Outer Space 
39 x 22’- Legend of the Dragon 
1 x 67’- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 
1 x 80’- Kong: Return to the Jungle 
1 x 48’ - A Christmas Carol 
1 x 48’ - Robin Hood 
1 x 48’ - Jungle Book 
1 x 48’ - Prince and the Pauper 
1 x 48’ - Three Musketeers 
1 x 48’ - Alice in Wonderland 

Three additional film titles of 48’ in length including Jack and the
Beanstalk, Gulliver’s Travels and The Nutcracker are also planned for late
in 2007.

In addition, BKN will showcase its strong catalogue of high-quality family
entertainment which now ranks sixth in the world for global libraries.
(Source: Company Estimates/DIC Entertainment Holdings Inc.'s Offering
Memorandum) including in part the below for global distribution:

73 episodes of Monster Rancher
65 episodes of Scruff
52 episodes of Pocket Dragon Adventures
52 episodes of Extreme Dinosaurs
40 episodes of Kong: The Animated Series
40 episodes of Roswell Conspiracies
26 episodes of Starla and the Jewel Riders
26 episodes of Sky Surfer Strike Force
1 x 66’ – Kong: King of Atlantis 

The Company also has the following key titles strictly for Asian market
distribution only:
 
65 episodes of Mona the Vampire
26 episodes of Moby Dick
26 episodes of Jacques Cousteau’s Ocean Tales
26 episodes of Kitou
26 episodes of Houdi Gaudi
26 Girlstuff/Boystuff
26 episodes of Iron Nose

The Company also has the following key titles strictly for USA market
distribution only:
 
65 episodes of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
40 episodes of Street Sharks
40 episodes of Highlander- the animated series
40 episodes of Mighty Max
26 episodes of Double Dragon
26 episodes of King Arthur and the Knights of Justice
13 episodes of Ultraforce

In view of these unprecedented developments and to achieve maximum success,
BKN has strengthened its sales force by naming four Directors and four
Managers to cover all sales territories.
  
Isabelle Marin has recently been named Director, Sales for USA, Canada, UK
and Ireland (except DVD), all French speaking territories and all
multi-territory deals and commissioning/co-productions. Reporting to her
will be Nha-Uyen Chau as Manager, Sales focusing on China, Korea, Japan and
Southeast Asia.

Marin has over 15 years experience in the television and entertainment
industry with development, production and co-production expertise ranging
from documentary to feature film to children’s animation.  Marin previously
served three years at CinéGroupe as Director of Pre-Sales and later
Vice-President of Distribution where she was instrumental in expanding
working relations with France, Germany, Great Britain and Spain.

Chau has over 5 years of sales and marketing experience in the TV industry.
She joins BKN from Amsterdam based Off the Fence where she increased sales
in Asia and Pacific Rim by more than 200% in first year of working in her
role.

Laura Tapias will continue as Managing Director of BKN New Media SL
focusing on all activities in Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Chile, Mexico,
Greece and Cyprus and reporting to her is Maria Bonaria Fois as VP Sales
and Marketing for Italy, Central America, Middle East and Turkey.

Bonaria Fois has over 12 years experience in TV and home entertainment
international sales. She joins BKN from Spain-based post-production and
distribution company, ELG Media Group, LCC where as Director of
Acquisitions and Sales and Co-Founder of the distribution division, she was
responsible for building up the animation branch as well establishing the
company’s presence worldwide.  Prior to that Bonaria Fois was at BRB
International where she was Director of the Audio-Visual Department (TV and
Video Sales).

Nicola Andrews returns to BKN as Director, Sales for German speaking
territories, Australia, New Zealand and India.  Reporting to her is Menifa
Bangura as Manager, Sales focusing on Eastern Europe, Benelux, Scandinavia
and Africa (including South Africa).

Matthew Graham-Clare will continue to oversee all DVD and VOD activities in
USA, UK, Canada and Ireland. He will soon name a new Manager, Sales for DVD
sales in the UK and Ireland.

“This is a very exciting time for BKN,” said Bohbot. “The quality of our
products and our strong sales force will lead us well into 2007 and beyond
as BKN is building into one of the industry’s pre-eminent supplier of
quality children’s entertainment programming,”


Enquiries:
BKN International AG 
Allen Bohbot, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)20 7269 8683
allen.bohbot@bknkids.com

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

Sascha Ziemann, Finance Manager
Tel: +49 221 5540 5190
sascha.ziemann@bknkids.com

Laura Tapias, Managing Director
Latin and Italian markets
Tel: +34 93 368 18 00
laura.tapias@bknkids.com 

Nicola Andrews, Director of Sales
German Speaking, Australia & New Zealand and India
Tel: +44 (0)20 7269 8680
nicola.andrews@bknkids.com 

Isabelle Marin, Director of Sales and Commissioning
English speaking, French Speaking & Multi-territory
Tel: +44 (0)20 7269 8677
isabelle.marin@bknkids.com

Matthew Graham-Clare, Managing Director
Home Entertainment
Tel: +44 (0)20 7269 8678
matthew.graham-clare@bknkids.com 

www.bknkids.com 


Broker/Designated Sponsor:
Panmure Gordon  Nominated Adviser & UK Broker
Aubrey Powell / Stuart Gledhill Tel:  +44 (0) 20 7459 3600


Seydler AG in Germany Designated Sponsor
René Parmantier 
Tel:  +49 69 92054 130
rene.parmantier@seydler.de
 
Deutsche Bank  German Broker
Jens Hagemann
Tel: +49 69 910 34495
jens.hagemann@db.com 


Media Enquiries:
SSA Public Relations for trade & industry press 
Karine Fouchet Tel: +44 (0)20 7863 8806
kfouchet@ssapr.com


Notes to editors:

About BKN:
BKN International AG 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 95 countries and territories in the children’s programming
market.

The Company’s Film Library includes:
Legend of the Dragon   
Zorro: Generation Z 
Kong - The Animated Series 
Kong - King of Atlantis
Kong - Return to the Jungle
Dork Hunters from Outer Space
Roswell Conspiracies
Robin Hood
A Christmas Carol
Jungle Book





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Language:     English
Issuer:       BKN International AG
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