BKN Presents new HD Series
April 04 2008 - 5:01AM
RNS Non-Regulatory
BKN International AG
04 April 2008
Press Release
04 April 2008
BKN International AG
("BKN" or the "Company")
BKN presents two new high definition series at MIP and
expands its studio capability in Cologne
BKN is pleased to announce that the Company will be taking its two brand new and
complete pilots named Stone AgeTM (52 x 11') and Pocket Penguin AdventuresTM (52
x 11') to the MIP Convention next week in Cannes, France.
The two series, produced in brilliant all digital, all high definition
animation, have received strong interest from the market and BKN has high
expectations for both projects to be delivered in spring 2009.
TV sales are planned at MIP and several early licensing deals are already
contemplated.
Materials and animation can be found respectively at www.stoneageseries.com and
www.pocketpenguins.com.
To meet the high concentration of quality output, BKN will expand its European
studio to include its Cologne operations so as to take full advantage of the
well trained and talented German computer animators.
Allen Bohbot, CEO, states "We are very pleased with the quality and performance
of our London and Barcelona studios and are adding infrastructure and talent in
Cologne to the mix to take full advantage of capacity and talent in all 3
locations. We believe that our commitment to produce exclusively in Europe, at a
time when some competitors are contracting especially in Germany, will give us a
real competitive edge in the market. We now have approximately 50 artists in
Barcelona and 25 in London with plans to add 25 artists in Cologne. London and
Barcelona are operating at full speed currently and the production studio in
Cologne will be fully operational by late spring 2008".
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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
Laura Tapias, Managing Director of BKN New Media S.L.
Tel.: +34 93 368 18 00
laura.tapias@bknkids.com
Nicola Andrews, Managing Director of BKN New Media Ltd.
Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7269 8677
nicola.andrews@bknkids.com
Matthew Graham-Clare, Managing Director of BKN Home Entertainment Ltd.
Tel. +44 (0) 20 7269 8678
matthew-graham.clare@bknkids.com
Sascha Ziemann, Finance Manager
Tel: +49 (0) 221 126082 11
sascha.ziemann@bknkids.com
Martina Michels, Investor Relations
Tel: +49 (0) 221 126082 10
martina.michels@bknkids.com
www.bknkids.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 General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange and is quoted on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange plc
("AIM"), 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
- Robin Hood
- Kong - The Animated Series
- Zorro: Generation Z(R)
- Kong - King of Atlantis
- Roswell Conspiracies
- Kong II - Return to the Jungle
- Dork Hunters from Outer Space(R)
- A Christmas Carol
- Jungle Book
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