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Code Lyoko and Fantastic Four acquired by further broadcasters

Paris, Los Angeles, London, xx November 2006: Taffy Entertainment, the worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company, is bolstering the presence of its hit animated shows Code Lyoko and Fantastic Four in Latin America with key sales.

Jetix Latin America has committed to seasons three and four of Code Lyoko following the popularity of the first 52 episodes with audiences. The first and second series also currently air on Chilean national network TVN in Latin America. In a separate deal, Fantastic Four has sold to Cartoon Network Latin America and free TV broadcaster TVN in Chile with Fox picking up home entertainment rights.

Marie Conge, Senior Vide President - International sales at Taffy Entertainment said: "Code Lyoko goes from strength to strength on Jetix Latin America and we are delighted by the commitment to further episodes. We are also confident that Fantastic Four will prove a strong addition to the line ups on Cartoon Network and TVN."

MoonScoop is currently in production on the fourth season of Code Lyoko, bringing the total number of episodes to 97.The series airs on Cartoon Network in the US and around the world on channels including Cartoon Network Spain and the Toonami channel in the UK, France 3 and Canal J plus French-speaking channels RTBF in Belgium and Swiss channel TSR, Cartoon Network and Channel 10 in Australia.

Also airing Code Lyoko are Canada's YTV and Radio Canada, the Disney Channel and Rai 2 in Italy, NRK in Norway, Sweden's SVT-Barkalanen, S4C in Wales, Canal+ in Poland, Hong Kong's TVB, Lithuanian LNK, India's Star TV, Morocco's 2M, TVN in Chile, MBC3 in Middle East, Noga in Israel and CFI in Africa.

Taffy Entertainment has a strong merchandising campaign in place for the show, with a broad range of licensed products within toys, apparel, stationery and school bags. Marvel Toys holds the master toy license and has launched a new toy line at mass retail outlets in the US, including Toys ‘R' Us, Wal*Mart and Target.

Fantastic Four, based on the classic Marvel characters, is an action-comedy animation series, co-produced by MoonScoop and Marvel, with the participation of Cartoon Network Europe and M6.

The 26x26' television series combines a dynamic mix of 2D and 3D animation. It brings to life Marvel's cult comic book heroes for 6-11 year olds as well as Fantastic Four fans of all ages. Taffy Entertainment has distribution rights outside the US, with Marvel handling US television and subsequent DVD distribution rights and worldwide merchandising.




Fantastic Four was recently picked up by YTV and Vrak TV in Canada, Cartoon Network Germany, TV Catalunya in Spain, TVN Chile, Club RTL in Belgium, MBC in the Middle East, NTV 7 in Malaysia and Alter Channel in Greece. It will also be seen on Cartoon Network in Europe, Latin America and Asia in 2007. These broadcasters join M6 in France, where the show has garnered an average of 600,000 viewers and a 28% audience share in children 4-14 years old since its October 2006 premiere.


For further information please contact:

For Taffy Entertainment/MoonScoop
USA: Marc Grossmann, Taffy Entertainment/MoonScoop: Tel + 1 (818) 227-8966
Email: mgrossmann@taffyentertainment.com
UK: Aimee Norman at Blueprint PR Ltd.: Tel + 44 (0) 20 7354 9813
Email: aimee@blueprintpr.co.uk
France: Claire Regnaut at ACE France.: Tel +33 (0) 4 75 61 41 78
Email: Claire@ACEFrance.fr

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About Taffy Entertainment
Taffy Entertainment (www.TaffyEntertainment.com) is a leading worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company representing brands from some of the largest animation producers across the globe. This includes the prolific Mike Young Productions; MoonScoop Productions, the top producer of animation in Europe; and select properties from third parties. Taffy's library for distribution and/or consumer products includes the Emmy Award-winning "Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks," "ToddWorld," "Pet Alien," "Titeuf" (TooTuff), "Growing Up Creepie," "Mix Master," "Fantastic Four," "Code Lyoko" and "Casper," among many others. With offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London and Shanghai, the company has fully-integrated production, distribution, licensing, merchandising and marketing facilities. It also has a library that includes over 3,000 half hours of animation, encompassing some of the most recognizable worldwide brands and best-loved animated creations in the global television market. The company also distributes to leading broadcasters in 160 countries around the world.