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ThunderForce Renamed Wulin Warriors For U.S.

Broadway Video Enterprises and GoodTimes Ent. have finalized an exclusive deal with Distant Horizon, acquiring worldwide television, merchandising, licensing (all categories) and home video rights to THUNDERFORCE, one of the hottest Taiwanese youth properties. This mystical martial arts franchise, to be renamed WULIN WARRIORS: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN STARS for the international and domestic market, will debut on the Cartoon Network in the U.S. this fall.

The action series with comedic flair (13x30) is to be produced by Larry Schwarzs Animation Collective, and will combine state-of-the-art puppetry and special effects with elements of anime and classic kung fu, in a saga which follows a group of proud warriors as they search for the legendary Seven Stars to restore order in the universe.

Both Broadway Video Enterprises and GoodTimes Ent. are actively seeking licensing partners to further extend a long-running franchise that has had enormous success in its home country. The franchise boasts more than 900 hours of TV programming, its own dedicated TV channel, more than 60 unique licensed products at retail in Asia and a blockbuster feature film.

"WULIN WARRIORS is a one-of-a-kind franchise," said Britta von Schoeler, vp, Broadway Video Enterprises. "As the popularity of Asian influenced entertainment continues to grow around the world, genre fans are always on the look out for the next cool import. WULIN WARRIORS delivers on many levels from its unique look featuring martial arts puppetry blended with animated special effects to its action-packed storyline were predicting word-of-mouth turns this cult franchise into much more than Taiwans little secret."

"We are very excited about bringing to television a whole new kind of kids' action show! It's a combination of Eastern action with a Western bent," said Terry Kalagian, vp of acquisitions and co-productions for Cartoon Network. "It's just what you would expect out of butt-kicking marionettes!"

"Steeped in mythology, sci-fi and sorcery, the larger-than-life, distinctive martial arts heroes from WULIN WARRIORS are ready-made for licensing success," says Pamela Ferris Muller, vp, licensing & consumer products, GoodTimes Ent."We believe weve found a property that has all the elements necessary for a breakout international hit."

Broadway Video is a major independent producer of television and film entertainment and one of New Yorks leading post-production services companies. Founded in 1979 by Lorne Michaels, Emmy Award-winning creator and exec producer of the landmark television comedy SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Broadway Video develops and produces popular feature film and television entertainment through its motion picture division, Broadway Video Motion Pictures, and its television production arm, Broadway Video Television. In addition, its Broadway Video Enterprises division manages the companys extensive library of original and acquired entertainment content, distributing it to television and home video markets worldwide. Broadway Video also provides award-winning design, video and audio production services, as well as duplication, encoding and DVD authoring services for leading entertainment and corporate clients. For additional information, visit www.broadwayvideo.com.

GoodTimes Ent. is a fully-integrated, diversified international multimedia entertainment organization. The company is a leader in direct response and electronic retailing, as well as a major industry force in the home entertainment market. GoodTimes Ent. develops, acquires and distributes products and programming.

Cartoon Network, currently seen in 87.3 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System Inc.s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering animated entertainment. For more information, visit www.CartoonNetwork.com. Turner Broadcasting System Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

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