ARLINGTON, Texas , Six Flags Over Texas, the
Entertainment Capital of Texas(R), is pleased to announce three new
blockbuster shows to debut in the summer of 2005! No one but Six Flags could
bring you internationally acclaimed shows from all over the world and place
them under one roof, for one low price, for one summer only ! The curtain
rises June 4th on Spirit of the Dance(TM), The Amazing Acrobats of China, and
Kathy Burks' World of Puppets! Ladies and gentlemen take your seats .. The Amazing Acrobats of China will light up
the stage and have audiences on their feet at the Southern Palace.. (NYSE: PKS) is the world 's largest regional theme park
company.
The "Here Comes the ABCs" DVD also introduces the Deeply Felt
Puppet Theater, created by Flansburgh's wife Robin Goldwasser (also
known for her wicked vocals on "Dr." A documentary film on the duo,
"Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)," was released theatrically in the
summer of 2002, followed by the DVD release in 2003.

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World Class Entertainment at Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington Theme Park Announces Plans for Three New Blockbuster Shows

All total, that amounts to more than 20 hours of family
entertainment daily from June 4 through August 14!
So make plans this summer to take in a show or two, or three or more! Who
needs Broadway ! No one has more live shows than Six Flags Over Texas! The
name of the game this summer at Six Flags Over Texas? Shows! World-class
shows .. The short form series, including "E Eats Everything ," "Flying
V," "Go For G" and "Letter Shapes," is designed to teach preschoolers
the letters of the alphabet and combinations of letters through music.

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"When I work with marionettes, I think of them in terms
of the characters they're portraying and the feeling I want the audience to
capture from those characters. From the happy, globe-trotting "Alphabet
of Nations" to the propulsive "Pictures of Pandas Painting" to the
joyfully simple "C is for Conifers," this album is overflowing with
unforgettable melodies and ideas that will spark the imaginations of
kids everywhere.
In January 2005 Playhouse Disney, the learning-based programming
block on Disney Channel, began airing twelve "Here Come the ABCs"
videos."
TMBG first came to national prominence with their breakthrough
music videos for "Don't Let's Start," "Birdhouse in Your Soul" and
"Istanbul (Not Constantinople).C.

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Spring Break Out dates are March 12 - 20.m.

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Season Flags Over Texas opens March 5 for the 2005 season. Through its subsidiaries , it owns and operates a total of 30 parks in
North America. For more information, please visit DisneySound .

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Kathy Burks World of Puppets invites children and adults of all ages to enjoy
the new show, "Sarah Jane Armadillo Superstar," produced exclusively for Six
Flags Over Texas. The resulting DVD is one of the
freshest looking children's projects in recent memory., ET /PT) and
weekends (8:00 a.

TMBG Tour Dates

2/15 New York, NY @ Borders Columbus Circle
2/19 Swarthmore, PA @ Swarthmore College
2/20 Albany, NY @ Borders
2/21 Boston, MA @ Borders
2/23 Washington, D.

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NEW YORK, This June 4 - August 14, Six Flags Over
Texas invites one and all to be thrilled , electrified and mesmerized by three
new live shows: Spirit of the Dance(TM), The Amazing Acrobats of China, and
Kathy Burks World of Puppets. it's
showtime!

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Three New Internationally Acclaimed Productions Take the Stage This Summer at Six Flags Over Texas

These world champion dancers sound
like a runaway express train and their frenzied skill and military precision
will send shivers down your spine! Spirit of the Dance(TM) will be showcased
at the newly remodeled Majestic Theatre.
You'll witness athleticism at its finest as these artists execute one
spectacular stunt after another. Six Flags, Inc.com

The John and John puppets
serve as hosts to the show, and the three main characters of Deeply
Felt perform a number of songs.
Walt Disney Records and Disney Sound are part of The Buena Vista
Music Group, the recorded music and music publishing arm of The Walt
Disney Company.

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The dancers perform thrilling combinations of Irish dance and Latino
rhythms guaranteed to have audiences on their feet. Their artistry is unmatched .

Disney Sound Presents They Might Be Giants' ``Here Come the ABCs'' DVD + CD in Stores February 15!

The songs teach
the ABCs, but with an energy and a sense of fun that will have adults
happily signing up for a refresher course.
Like its predecessor "No!," "Here Come the ABCs" features a parade
of inventive, original songs. Seaport Children's Day

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Evil," the theme from "Austin
Powers: International Man of Mystery").m.

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The
band collaborated directly with each animation team, casting each
group with songs that complimented their unique style, and worked with
them from story-boards to final.

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prnewswire .. June 4 - August 14!
Remember, a Six Flags Over Texas Season Pass gets you a seat as many times
as you like. @ Borders
2/24 Baltimore, MD @ Borders
2/25 Philadelphia, PA @ Borders
3/2 New York, NY @ Lincoln Center
6/11 New York, NY @ South St.

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Kathy Burk, artist-in-
residence at the Dallas Children's Theater, has been a master puppeteer for
more than 30 years. The duo also have created
the themes for numerous television shows including the
Grammy (R)-winning "Boss of Me" for Fox TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"
and the theme song for Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show.

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Winner of nine Global Awards including
"Best Choreography" and "Best International Production", this foot stomping
spectacle bursts with raw energy, combining heart-pounding Irish Dance with
the Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Salsa. "Here Come the ABCs" is an
instant perennial -- guaranteed to be a favorite with families for
years to come.

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prnewswire. their movements like poetry in motion. spectacular shows .

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Add it all up, and that
amounts to more than 20 hours of "live" family entertainment daily from June 4
through August 14! All shows are free with park admission.
In addition to these three spectacular shows, Six Flags Over Texas will
present a total of 12 shows including Showboat's Comin', Rangers and Outlaws,
It's Alright, Rodeo Monkey, the Western Street Comedy Show, Casa Magnetica and
so much more.com

Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation with
corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City.
On the DVD project, TMBG enjoyed 100 % creative control. The band recorded the theme song for "Higglytown
Heroes" which airs weekdays (8:00 a., ET/PT).com.

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Daily operation begins May 13. The music video for "Here in Higglytown
(Theme to Playhouse Disney's 'Higglytown Heroes')" is one of two bonus
songs included on the "Here Come the ABCs" DVD." The band
recently recorded the theme song for the new Disney Channel/Playhouse
Disney show "Higglytown Heroes.

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In addition to these three new shows, Six Flags Over Texas will also
present Showboat's Comin', Rangers and Outlaws, It's Alright, Rodeo Monkey,
the Western Street Comedy Show, and Casa Magnetica. Flansburgh
and Linnell corralled a huge creative team of illustrators , animators
and puppeteers, which included folks from MTV, Disney, and innovative
graphic artists from "The Incredibles" and "Finding Nemo" camps.

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Spirit of the Dance(TM) comes to you straight from Ireland with high-
energy rhythms and dance variations rich with the heritage and culture of the
Irish.. Puppets are great fun, and we believe the show
we're producing exclusively for Six Flags called 'Sarah Jane Armadillo
Superstar,' will delight audiences of all ages," said Burk. With "Here Come the ABCs," TMBG's new DVD + CD, the
band has raised the bar of creativity to new heights .

A puppeteer can operate a puppet either by the use of strings, rods, wires or simply their own hands .

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VIDEO PROVIDED BY: Six Flags, Inc.
In search of the "wow factor"? Behold The Amazing Acrobats of China!
Displaying unbelievable grace and agility, these performers manage to defy the
laws of gravity with ancient martial arts skills passed down for thousands of
years. http://www .

SIX FLAGS: TM + (R) 2005 Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.

Entertainment Editors

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The world renowned Spirit of the Dance(TM) is one of the most successful
shows ever to come out of Ireland. amazing shows! All in one place, for one
summer only .

Contact Info
Sandra Daniels
817-640-89000 ext.
In addition to the music videos, Flansburgh and Linnell recently
were animated to take on the likeness of the Higglytown citizens,
characters that resemble traditional Russian "matryoshka" or nesting
dolls, in a new music video for preschoolers airing daily during
Playhouse Disney.

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The Amazing Acrobats of China are truly Amazing! Part dance, part martial
arts, and 100% showmanship, The Amazing Acrobats of China will tumble and
twirl their way into the spotlight at the David Blackburn Southern Palace .
Kathy Burks World of Puppets is a whimsical, light-hearted showcase
featuring delightful marionettes created in celebration of all things Texas.. See
our web site for exact hours.

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For the kid in all of us, Kathy Burks' World of Puppets is a delightful
and whimsical journey into the world of puppetry. Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas
in the United States.

ABOUT THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS:

John Flansburgh and John Linnell have been performing and
recording together for over two decades as They Might Be Giants and
have sold over 3 million records worldwide.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more
available at http://www.. Kathy Burks'
World of Puppets will makes its summer home in the Lone Star Theater. The Company's stock
trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.----

Featuring original music for kids with original animation, puppets and
live action video

They Might Be Giants triumphantly return to the kids' section,
following up the success of their "No!" CD and their "Bed, Bed, Bed"
book + CD set.m.