(21 February 2007 7:30 pm)

Mumbai: BKN International AG signed an agreement with NASDAQ listed Digital Music Group (DMGI) to handle all USA and Canada digital rights for current and upcoming BKN films and series. The announcesment was made by BKN CEO Allen Bohbot, CEO and DMGI CEO Mitchell Koulouris.

The deal includes BKN series such as Legend of the Dragon, Dork Hunters from Outer Space and Zorro - Generation Z and films such as Jungle Book - Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to the Rescue, Robin Hood - Quest for the King and Kong - Return to the Jungle.

"Having an organization like DMGI with expertise in handling all digital rights in the key USA and Canada markets is very important to us," said Bohbot.

He further added "DMGI provide access to new stores particularly online retailers including iTunes Music Store, Google Video, RealNetworks, Napster, Wal-Mart Music, and Yahoo! which will enable kids to view our shows on these channels."

"BKN's list of film and television productions is impressive in both its scope and tremendous success with audiences," said Koulouris. "DMGI is looking forward to working with BKN to maximize the earnings potential on their entire list of productions."