NEW YORK -- Oct. 9, 2007 -- 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., the children's entertainment and merchandise licensing powerhouse, Microsoft Game Studios, and Rare, Ltd., announced today a global promotional partnership with Burger King Corporation for the hit children's property Viva Pinata. Collectible Viva Pinata premiums - based on the exciting Saturday morning animated series on 4Kids TV and video game developed for Xbox 360™ - will be available exclusively with the purchase of any BK® Kids Meal October 8 through November 4, 2007 at participating Burger King restaurants, or while supplies last. In-restaurant dates vary for participating markets.

Each BK Kids Meal will include one of the eight loveable characters from Viva Pinata, a mass entertainment property featuring a vibrant world of living pinata animals filled with spontaneity and fun. Each pinata character includes one of two different surprise toys inside. Characters include Hudson Horstachio (Viva Pinata fortune spinner or lenticular card), Franklin Fizzlybear (Viva Pinata 3D puzzle or flip book), Fergy Fudgehog (Viva Pinata sticker dispenser or kaleidoscope), Mongo Macaraccoon Sour (Viva Pinata party knocker or block puzzler), Ella Elephanilla (Viva Pinata flying disc or kazoo), Spalding Sparrowmint (Viva Pinata foot sack or party light), Gordon Goobaa (Viva Pinata viewer or launcher) and Cecil Cocoadile (Viva Pinata maze craze or yo-yo).

"Kids will love these colorful pinata toys that each features a cool surprise inside," said Cindy Syracuse, Senior Director of Marketing Impact for Burger King Corporation.

"Burger King has been a great partner, continuously providing us with unique opportunities to extend awareness of our brand and drive excitement for exclusive game franchises like Viva Pinata among consumers," said Mike Fischer, General Manager of Xbox Marketing. "Kids will love discovering, collecting and trading various Viva Pinata characters in anticipation of the release of Viva Pinata: Party Animals, a fun new social party game for the Xbox 360, and the introduction of Viva Pinata for the PC this holiday season."

"We are very excited to partner with Burger King Corporation to launch the Viva Pinata Kids Meal promotion, offering fun and highly collectible premiums," said Al Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment. "This promotion provides incredible exposure for the brand, helping us broaden awareness and furthering the growth and success of this property."

4Kids and Burger King Corporation will support the partnership through an integrated media campaign including television spots, online content and in-restaurant signage. Viva Pinata will be prominently featured in the Burger King Adventures Newsletter, which is distributed in Burger King Restaurants.