BKN International AG / Miscellaneous
02.09.2008
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Cologne, 02. September 2008 BKN International AG announced today, that
the new kids animated show, Dork Hunters from Outer Space ® ('Dork
Hunters'), takes the ratings by storm in the UK being the number 1
performing show on Sundays for Kids aged 4 - 9 years!
The UK terrestrial launch of Dork Hunters from Outer Space is out of this
world. BKNs comedy animation series recently launched on GMTVs Toonattik
block on Sundays and is the number 1 performing show in its time slot since
the launch for Boys aged 4-9 years against all other free TV and satellite
and cable. For Kids 4-9, Dork Hunters achieved an average share of 14.8%
which was the highest share in that time slot on Sunday.
Dork Hunters has proven to be the best show on all channels for kids 4-9 in
its time slot and the 2nd best show for kids 4-9 on all channels between
0725-0925 on Sunday in the United Kingdom.
Its not just UK kids who have taken to Dork hunting, the ratings on South
Africas SABC1 continue to show huge growth increasing in the 4th week on
air to a 43.3% share of kids, the highest since launch.
Nicola Andrews, Managing Director of BKN New Media Ltd in London added 'We
are seeing a pattern developing from Spain in the spring to South Africa in
the summer and now to the UK in the early fall and they all point to kids
worldwide loving the storyline and characters and humour.
We are very excited with these early signs and this is only the beginning,
we are looking forward to a very successful 2009 as we evolve the brand
with the implementation of our licensing activities.'
About BKN:
BKN International AG is a global animation company engaged in the
distribution and marketing of animated childrens 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
childrens programming market.
The Companys Film Library includes:
- Legend of the Dragon
- Robin Hood
- Kong - The Animated Series
- Zorro: Generation Z
- Roswell Conspiracies
- Dork Hunters from Outer Space
- A Christmas Carol
- Jungle Book
- Stone Age
- Pocket Penguin Adventures
- Pocket Dragon Adventures
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 Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 221 12 60 82 0
sascha.ziemann@bknkids.com
www.bknkids.com
DGAP 02.09.2008
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Language: English
Issuer: BKN International AG
Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer 56
50968 Köln
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)221 126082 0
Fax: +49 (0)221 126082 20
E-mail: investor-relations@bknkids.com
Internet: www.bknkids.com
ISIN: DE0005290704
WKN: 529070
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg,
Düsseldorf
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