BKN International AG
  02 June 2008
   

    

    Press Release
    02 June 2008


    BKN International AG

    ("BKN" or the "Company")
    
 
    BKN announces the first ratings on its Zorro: Generation Z� property on Clan TVE in Spain- 
    show rates �2 on the entire schedule ahead of Ben 10 and Winx Club


    BKN is pleased to announce today that its Zorro: Generation Z� series is rating very well on its first broadcast in Spain on Clan TVE
coming in at �2 overall in Kids 4-12 on the channel ahead of established brands like Winx Club and BEN 10.

    Clan TVE expressed strong support for the property by promoting prominently on its website and magazine where it has received great
responses by kids.

    The show first aired 8th April at 20.50 where it continue to grow daily and reached a peak audience delivery of 158,000 kids 4-12 on 23
April which is very strong since Clan TVE is a Digital free TV channel that reaches about 33% of Spanish homes at present. The series now
airs seven days a week at 15.20 and again at 20.00 in prime time.

    States Fernando Hernandez Benjumeda, Executive for Animation Acquisitions at TVE "Zorro: Generation Z� has performed extremely well on
the channel as per the ratings and the viewer response has been very encouraging as noticed by the number of hits on our website and mail in
responses to our magazine promotion."  

    Laura Tapias, Managing Director of BKN New Media S.L. states: "We have huge plans for this property later in 2008 and for all of 2009
including the DVD releases, the toy line and so many other licensed products. This is only the beginning."


    - 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 

    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�

    -    Kong - King of Atlantis

    -    Roswell Conspiracies

    -    Kong II - Return to the Jungle

    -    Dork Hunters from Outer Space�

    -    A Christmas Carol

    -    Jungle Book

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