"GALIDOR: Defenders of the Outer Dimension" is a stunning blend of reality and fantasy that tells a stirring tale about coming-of-age, discovering one's heritage, and experiencing the greatest adventure of all-living. Inspired by web characters created by writer-creator-producer Tom Lynch, the series combines live action with computer-generated animation, 3D backgrounds and riveting special effects that will result in a show unlike any other in children's television programming. The series is filmed and created in Montreal, Quebec and will air in the United States Saturdays on Fox Kids Network and on YTV in Canada.

"As a world leader in brand recognition, quality toys and global distribution, the LEGO Company is a perfect match for the unique GALIDOR proposition," says Jacques Pettigrew, President and CEO of CineGroupe. "We're confident the merchandising rights to this unprecedented property are in the right hands through this partnership."

As owners of the merchandising rights to the GALIDOR property, the LEGO Company holds the master toy and software licenses. To extend the GALIDOR property beyond these categories, the Company has signed United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company, to represent the property in the U.S. and Canada. United Media will license property rights to other manufacturers to produce GALIDOR-related merchandise in additional relevant children's categories.

"We're very excited to be a part of this groundbreaking television collaboration," says Jill Wilfert, senior global brand director for the LEGO Company. "GALIDOR is a very unique and multi-faceted property and we will take a long-term approach to developing and delivering merchandise that is as innovative as the show and as exciting as its story. With a children's television industry innovator like writer/producer Tom Lynch behind the story, the cutting-edge production and creative expertise of CineGroupe, and the power of broadcasters like Fox Kids and YTV to reach kids, GALIDOR is set to be one of the hottest kids' properties in 2002."

"GALIDOR: Defenders of the Outer Dimension" follows the adventures of Nicholas, an average 15-year-old whose teenage existence turns upside down when he travels to the Outer Dimension. It is there that Nick discovers his powers and learns that they will help him defend the Outer Dimension from the evil tyrant, Gorm. To do this, Nick must find GALIDOR, a magical realm that's long been hidden. With his best friend Allegra Zane at his side, Nicholas sets out on a mythical quest that takes him to new worlds inhabited by a host of mystical creatures.

"United Media is looking forward to a lengthy and fruitful relationship with the LEGO Company and the GALIDOR property," said Joshua Kislevitz, Senior Vice President of Licensing, Domestic for United Media. "LEGO's reputation for producing innovative and high quality products that kids can't get enough of bodes well for this new program. As we do with all United Media properties, our plan is to nurture the GALIDOR license in all areas of marketing, merchandising and promotions in order to ensure strong and consistent growth that will endure over the long haul."

"GALIDOR: Defenders of the Outer Dimension" is a CineGroupe production. The series will be distributed worldwide by CineGroupe and Columbia TriStar Television International.

Based in Billund, Denmark, the LEGO Company, family-owned and privately-held since its founding in 1932, is a world leader in providing quality products and experiences that stimulate children's creativity, imagination and learning through playful activities that encourage hands-on, minds-on creation, fun, togetherness and sharing of ideas. Company employees are guided by the motto adopted in the 1930s by founder Ole Kirk Christiansen: "Only the best is good enough." For more information, visit http://www.LEGO.com.

CineGroupe is a leading integrated entertainment company dedicated to the development, production, post-production and distribution of hit animation and live action programming for kids, teens and families, as well as interactive products for the Canadian and worldwide markets. CineGroupe's high quality, award-winning productions are seen in 125 countries. Headquartered in Montreal, with an office in Los Angeles, CineGroupe currently has over 400 creative and dedicated employees. CineGroupe is a partner of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and Fox Family Worldwide Inc. Find CineGroupe at http://www.cinegroupe.com.

United Media (UM) is a worldwide licensing and syndication company that focuses on building brand equity around a wide range of creative content. UM recently partnered with Copyrights Group Limited to handle its portfolio of characters, including the World of Beatrix Potter, Maisy, Spot, and Paddington Bear. It also signed to represent Precious Moments. UM licenses and/or syndicates other properties, including PEANUTS, Dilbert, Nancy and Sluggo, MIFFY, Raggedy Ann & Andy, and Rainbow Fish. United Media is an E.W. Scripps Company.

Tom Lynch currently has more shows on air that any other writer-creator-producer in television today. These include: "Skate and Just Deal" (tNBC), "Caitlin's Way" and "100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd" (Nickelodeon), and "The Jersey" (Disney Channel). Other recent credits include "The Secret World of Alex Mack" and "The Journey of Allen Strange" (Nickelodeon) as well as the upcoming Showtime movie, "Red Sneakers," featuring Gregory Hines in his TV directorial debut and premiering at the Dallas Kids Film Festival in January 2002.