New York, NY (December 9, 2002) � 4Kids Entertainment Home Video, the newly-established home video unit of 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., (NYSE: KDE) in association with FUNimation, will release Volumes 5 and 6 of Yu-Gi-Oh!
home videos on January 14, 2003. Evil Spirit of the Ring and The Scars Of Defeat, each with three episodes from the hit television show, will be available at retail and at the www.4KidsHomeVideo.com Web site in both DVD and VHS formats.
"Yu-Gi-Oh! maintained its position as one of the top children's series on network television during November sweeps," said Al Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment. "And we will continue to capture the excitement the show generates in the home video releases."
Volumes 3 and 4 of Yu-Gi-Oh! home videos - Attack From The Deep and Give Up The Ghost - were released on November 5, 2002.
Based on a popular Japanese comic book series, Yu-Gi-Oh! follows the adventures of Yugi and his buddies � Joey, Tristan and Tea, who spend most of their free time playing the coolest new game ever... Duel Monsters. The game allows them to challenge their minds using logic and strategy while players pair up different mystical creatures against one another in wild, magical duels. When Yugi's grandfather gave Yugi an old Egyptian artifact called the "Millennium Puzzle," Yugi pieced the puzzle together and was infused with incredible mystical powers. With the help of his friends, his belief in the heart of the cards and the mysterious power of his Millennium Puzzle, Yugi sets out on the adventure of a lifetime!
VOLUME 5: EVIL SPIRIT OF THE RING
Episode 13: Evil Spirit of the Ring
Yugi's classmate Bakura, possessed by his Millennium Ring's dark powers, traps Yugi and his friends in a Shadow Game where they become the cards themselves! Not only must Yugi battle to avoid becoming a permanent part of the card game, but also free Bakura's soul from the Millennium Ring's control.
Episode 14: Panik Attack
Pegasus' hired duelist Panik cheats Mai of all her star chips, and Yugi vows to defeat him and win them back. But when Panik's Castle of Dark Illusions enshrouds his monsters in a black mist, how can Yugi defeat an enemy he cannot see?
Episode 15: Winning Through Intimidation
Despite his astonishing disadvantage, Yugi boldly provokes Panik � "I'll finish you in three turns." Is Yugi bluffing, or does he have the advantage in his battle of wits?
DVD extras:
Monster stats, preview of Konami's game "Duelists of the Roses," audio samples of Yu-Gi-Oh! CD "Music to Duel By" and a new music video.
VOLUME 6: THE SCARS Of DEFEAT
Episode 16: The Scars of Defeat
Kaiba descends to the kingdom to face Pegasus. Has Kaiba changed his battle with Yugi, or is he still the same merciless duelist? A battle between Kaiba 's Blue Eyes White Dragon and Joey's Red Eyes Black Dragon holds the answers!
Episode 17: Arena of Lost Souls Part 1
Bandit Keith's gang kidnaps Joey and brings him to a secret cave with a Graveyard playing field. As Yugi and friends search for him, Joey faces Bandit Keith's zombie monsters, which become stronger as they return from the grave! Joey is all alone in battle this time!
Episode 18: Arena of Lost Souls Part 2
Joey's last-ditch effort, his lucky Time Wizard card, fails against Bandit Keith's zombie monsters. But as his lucky streak comes to an end, will his improvising skills as a duelist and love for his sister inspire him to victory?
DVD extras:
Monster stats, preview of Konami's game "Duelists of the Roses," audio samples of Yu-Gi-Oh! CD "Music to Duel By" and a new music video.
TITLE: Volume 5: Evil Spirit of the Ring
TITLE: Volume 6: The Scars of Defeat
RUNNING TIME: Approximately 60 minutes
RATING: Not-rated
SRP VHS: $14.95
SRP DVD: $19.95
PRE-BOOK: December 10, 2002
STREET DATE: January 14, 2003
About 4Kids Entertainment
Headquartered in New York City with international offices in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) is a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing. 4Kids, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, provides domestic and international merchandise licensing and product development; television, film, music and home video production and distribution; media buying and planning and Web site development. For further information, please visit the company's Web site at www.4KidsEntertainment.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Due to the fact that 4Kids Entertainment Inc. faces competition from toy companies, motion picture studios and other licensing companies, and the uncertainty of public response to the Company's properties, actual results or outcomes may differ materially from any such forward looking statements.
  
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