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BKN International AG
13 February 2007


Press Release                                                   13 February 2007


                              BKN International AG
                                        
                                        
                            ("BKN" or "the Company")


  BKN Has Sealed Major TV Broadcast Deals and Pan-European Master Toy Deal for
                          DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE


BKN International AG, today reports that its wholly owned UK subsidiary BKN New
Media Ltd, has sealed two new major TV broadcast deals with GMTV in the United
Kingdom and RTL II in Germany as well as a pan-European master toy deal with
Character Group for its animated action comedy series DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER
SPACE.

GMTV has acquired two seasons, totaling 36 all-new episodes of DORK HUNTERS FROM
OUTER SPACE and is set to premiere the animated action comedy series on free -TV
GMTV1 from 2008.

Clive Crouch, Sales and Marketing Director, GMTV said: "In an increasingly
competitive market, we have become very selective with our acquisitions.  GMTV
is thrilled to acquire Seasons 1 and 2 of DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE and we
expect the series to further strengthen our impressive kids' line up."

RTL II is also extremely selective in its choices and has confirmed that DORK
HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE is set to launch on free-TV RTL II in late 2007.

"BKN's latest animated action comedy series DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE is
funny and entertaining with a distinctive fresh look," said Andrea Lang, Head of
RTL II's Children's Department. "Our young viewers are very savvy and know what
they like. We believe that the look of the show will catch our audience's eye,
whilst the humour and plot will capture their imagination."

In conjunction with the TV broadcast deals with GMTV and RTL II, a pan-European
master toy contract was signed with children's toys and games company Character
Group plc, the licensing company behind Doctor Who and Scooby-Doo among others
in the UK and Europe.

Character Group plc will launch in late summer 2008. At this stage they will
license all standard "master toy" products, such as basic plush; feature plush;
action figures; toy vehicles and accessories; playsets; activity, arts & crafts;
interactive toys; boardgames; toy writing and school instruments; toy
accessories including lipstick and make-up.

"DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE is poised to capture European viewers and we look
forward to rolling out our pan-European toy product line that reflects the fun
and creative characters within the show," commented Jon Diver, Character Group
plc's Joint Managing Director. "We envision a full European roll-out in late
summer 2008 and we see DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE as a strategic cornerstone
for our extensive branding initiatives."

Nicola Andrews, Sales Director, BKN New Media said: "The broadcast of DORK
HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE in the UK and Germany reflect a key component of our
European marketing strategy. GMTV and RTL II provide exceptional broadcast
platforms for the series while Character Group is the obvious choice as our
licensing partner in Europe. These strong commitments from major European
companies are the major reason why we expanded the DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE
brand by 38% to 36 episodes from the previously announced 26 episodes at MIPCOM.
We look forward to forging relationships with new licensees throughout the
international arena."

DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE (36 x 22') is BKN's latest animated action comedy.
The series follows the adventures of school-mates Mac, Nikki, Romeo, and their
earthbound friends Eddie and Angie, as they take on the nastiest, interplanetary
villains ever to hide out on Planet Earth - The Dorks. Who knew that a wrong
turn at Saturn would result in one of the funniest animated action shows
destined to grace the television screens of this, or any other planet?

That's right...you know them...you've seen them...you've smelled their breath!
Dorks are among us and they are everywhere! Sound like enough for a group of
teens to handle? Then consider that our heroes must save the galaxy while
struggling to cope with life as average teenagers in beautiful Paramus, New
Jersey. And, oh yes, they take their orders from a ...goldfish! Starting to get
the picture? This is Rick Ungar's funniest creation for kids to date.
www.dorkhunters.com


BKN are handling all TV and DVD distribution as well as merchandising and
licensing rights worldwide. BKN is planning a strong marketing and advertising
campaign for the brand targeting the trade and consumers for this major launch
supported in part by toys, videogames and on-line activities.


                                      -Ends-



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                            Tel: +34 93 368 18 00
Latin and Italian markets
laura.tapias@bknkids.com

Nicola Andrews, Director of Sales                       Tel: +44 (0)20 7269 8677
English, German, French speaking markets and Russia
nicola.andrews@bknkids.com

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

www.bknkids.com

Character Group plc
Jon Diver, Joint Managing Director                      Tel: +44 (0)20 8949 5898
jon.diver@aol.com

Kiran Shah, Finance Director                            Tel: +44 (0)20 8949 5898
kiranpshah@aol.com

Broker/Designated Sponsor:
Hanson Westhouse Limited                           Nominated Adviser & UK Broker
Richard Baty                                             Tel: +44(0)20 7601 6100
Ed Burbidge

Seydler AG in Germany                                         Designated Sponsor
Henriette Domhardt                                         Tel: +49 69 92054 130
Henriette.Domhardt@cbseydler.com    

Media Enquiries:
SSA Public Relations for trade & industry press
Karine Fouchet                                         Tel: +44 (0) 7958 283 556
kfouchet@ssapr.com
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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 
- Robin Hood
- Kong - The Animated Series 
- Zorro: Generation Z
- Kong - King of Atlantis 
- Roswell Conspiracies
- Kong - Return to the Jungle 
- Dork Hunters from Outer Space
- A Christmas Carol 
- Jungle Book



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