McDonald’s® And Warner Home Video Announce Home Entertainment Worldwide Distribution Agreement

(June 8, 2004 - Oak Brook, IL and Burbank, CA) – McDonald’s Corporation and Warner Home Video (WHV) announced a long-term distribution deal for a new live-action video series featuring high-energy interactive adventures with Ronald McDonald & Friends with kids from around the world. The videos will be produced in many languages and distributed by Warner Home Video in traditional video retail outlets around the world. A spring, 2005 release date is planned for the initial videos. Regarding the announcement, Mike Saksa, WHV Senior Vice President, US Marketing said, “McDonald’s is a powerful and well-respected brand recognized around the world and we are privileged to be associated with the company. We believe consumers will be excited to see their favorite McDonald’s characters come to life in a series of DVDs and videos which will not only entertain but also inform viewers. We are very much looking forward to a long and successful relationship.” The video series is another example of McDonald’s continuing commitment to helping children lead active lifestyles. “Ronald McDonald is a celebrity who connects with people of all ages and in all places,” said Jackie Woodward, Vice President, Global Brand Business McDonald’s. “As a trusted brand ambassador, Ronald will communicate in his special way to help kids get moving. This new high-energy entertainment series features dozens of original songs and fun adventures that will get kids on their feet actively participating in the adventures.” Each 30-minute, live-action show features Ronald McDonald and a cast of kids from around the globe in adventures that help engage children in energetic dance and sports activities, provide valuable life lessons and inspire creativity. These shows for families are brought to life with lively, contemporary music. Dozens of new, original songs will energize viewers to get with the action. The DVDs and videos will not be available in McDonald’s restaurants. The series is being produced by KanDoKid Films, a media communications company specializing in the development and production of film, video, print, music and entertainment for global clients with experience producing original interactive content for the home video market, commercial and print campaigns. About McDonald’s and McKids McDonald’s is the world’s leading food service retailer with more than 30,000 local McDonald’s restaurants serving 47 million customers each day in more than 100 countries. More than 80 percent of McDonald’s restaurants around the world are owned and operated by independent, local businessmen and women. McKids is a new active lifestyle brand for kids featuring apparel, footwear, toys, games, videos/DVD, music, books and other fun products with the quality and value parents expect from McDonald’s. The new McKids brand was introduced in the spring of 2004 in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, Australia, Korea and Taiwan, with additional countries to follow. About Warner Home Video With operations in 89 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.# # #

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