Buena Vista Games Sets New Course for Game Developers and Intellectual Property Holders

The division publishes ,
markets and distributes a broad portfolio of PC and multi-platform video games
worldwide. Titles for Buena Vista Games fall under two publishing labels: Buena
Vista Interactive, which publishes high-profile, multi-platform games based on
creative content from the numerous businesses within The Walt Disney Company
as well as new intellectual properties, and Disney Interactive, which
publishes the company's interactive entertainment based on Disney branded
properties.

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The game will be released with the movie
release on June 29th. The game features a fully
interactive, 3D world that will call upon players to prove that they have what
it takes to be the biggest party animal of all. When a mean
dancing elf tricks Swiper and traps him in a bottle, Dora needs to Dance to
the Rescue ! Help Dora and Boots move and groove through a pyramid and across
an ocean, parachute down to Star Mountain and bike their way up Shape Hill.

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Additionally, Gameloft will be featuring a
wireless game based on upon Steven Spielberg's upcoming film, War of the
Worlds, starring Tom Cruise.
"Viacom Consumer Products represents the leading properties for kids and
adults," said Steve Youngwood, Senior VP for the division.

Titles featured at E3 in our publishing partners' booths are:

FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES

The Godfather
A non-linear action-adventure game set within the first movie allows
players to create their own mob character to have their own experience within
the Corleone family as well as reliving some classic moments from the film. Fans play in both competitive and
cooperative gaming environments to win the ultimate chance to become a cast
member as one of 10 different character roles in a special episode of "The
Adventures of Mermaid Man + Barnacle Boy.
(THQ; Nintendo Game Boy Advance)

Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy
Danny Phantom's first video game contains all of the superhero action and
humor of the TV series and allows players to use Danny's incredible
superpowers in an exciting new ghost-catching adventure. NVCP manages the merchandise licensing, home video, music,
book and interactive software businesses for Nickelodeon brands and characters
as well as the properties of Comedy Central, Spike TV and MTV Networks
International , as well as some non-Viacom properties.

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Several actors are also lending their voice in addition to their likeness such
as James Caan as Sonny Corleone, Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen, and Marlon Brando
as Don Corleone.
(2KGames; PlayStation 2)

About Viacom Consumer Products
Viacom Consumer Products is a part of Nickelodeon + Viacom Consumer
Products (NVCP).

Media Contact
Angela Emery
Buena Vista Games, Inc.

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Finally, for the preschool gamer, comes a couple of edutainment titles; a
PC title based upon the upcoming Dora the Explorer Video Premiere special,
Dance to the Rescue from Atari and Dora's first ever PlayStation(R) 2 computer
entertainment system title, Journey to the Purple Planet from 2K Games. The game takes a unique
perspective on the genre and story and by allowing the player to wreak havoc
on earth as a devastating alien."
(THQ: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Windows PC, and
Nintendo Game Boy Advance; An additional SpongeBob SquarePants adventure,
SpongeBob: The Yellow Avenger, will be available for PSP system and Nintendo
DS)

Nicktoons Unite!
For the first time ever , the greatest Nicktoons' villains face off against
an all-star team of Nicktoons characters including SpongeBob, Timmy Turner,
Jimmy Neutron, and Danny Phantom in an awesome four-person cooperative
multiplayer action adventure game! The game features unique combat abilities
for each playable character with over 30 usable gadgets and powers selectable
among all 4 players. In addition, NVCP
manages the merchandise, interactive, book, and wireless licensing for
Paramount Pictures.

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Timmy is thrust into an
adventure to save the world from the evil Anti-Fairies in this game that
features Cosmo and Wanda as playable characters for the first time ever, as
well as a wish fulfillment system that turns Timmy into action-hero characters
with unique melee attacks. The NVCP business represents over $4 billion in retail
sales. Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Comedy Central and Spike
TV are trademarks of Viacom International Inc

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Games from leading publishers to appear on current and next generation
platforms and feature properties targeting all ages of gamers

Lineup features highly anticipated video games based on Paramount's The
Godfather from Electronic Arts, Paramount's The Warriors from Rockstar Games,
Nickelodeon Movies Barnyard from THQ as well as multiplayer sequel titles to
Nickelodeon TV properties such as SpongeBob and videogame franchises such as
Tak from THQ

NEW YORK, Viacom Consumer Products, along with its
publishing partners, will introduce its broadest portfolio ever of videogames
based on the company's popular TV, game and movie properties at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles May 18-20. Included in the lineup will be new
SpongeBob SquarePants and Tak titles which both focus for the first time on
competitive and multiplayer gaming.

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The storyline of the
game takes place at night in the sub-culture of gang warfare that takes place
throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, and Coney Island.,
Griffin-Bacal/DDB for Hasbro Interactive and Acclaim Entertainment have seen
Picunko responsible for more than 100 licensed and original properties,
including Mortal Kombat(R), Turok(R), RollerCoaster Tycoon(TM), Baldur's Gate
II: Shadows of Amn(TM), Fallout Tactics , ESPN and all sports leagues
(NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR), Batman, Spiderman, Monopoly(R), Tonka (R), WWF
Warzone(TM), Star Trek, Dungeons and Dragons, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and
The Simpsons .

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Crocker's experiment has backfired and turns Timmy's world
into the Anti-World where everything is opposite.
Reporting to Michael Ryder, VP of Worldwide Production for Buena Vista Games,
Picunko will be responsible for strengthening relationships with video game
developers and content creators .
"We are pleased to announce the creation of this new and important role at
BVG," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager, Buena
Vista Games, Inc.

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(Activision: Windows PC)

FROM NICKELODEON:

Tak: The Great Juju Challenge: With the Tak franchise having shipped more
than 2 million units worldwide, Tak is back with another highly anticipated
adventure as the top teams from Tak's world come to compete in The Great Juju
Challenge."
"We want to make BVG a creative force in the game industry by establishing
close relationships with the remarkable talent within the development
community," said Picunko.
818-553-5000

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Bob Picunko Named Director, Business Development and Production

BURBANK, Calif.
Bob Picunko brings more than 14 years of video game industry experience
and 18 years of marketing experience to his new role with Buena Vista Games.0: Killer App, Tim
Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas , Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding
Nemo, The Incredibles and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and
The Wardrobe.

About Buena Vista Games
Buena Vista Games, Inc.

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Viacom Consumer Products Unveils Its Broadest Portfolio Ever of Videogames at E3 Convention

The game features
fast-paced, side-scrolling action that follows the storyline from "The
Ultimate Enemy" episode which will air on Nickelodeon in Fall 2005.

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E3 will also mark the premiere of a game
based on Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming CGI-animated film Barnyard. "At E3 we will
reveal the breadth of product from our portfolio and the tremendous presence
these properties have in videogames," he said. Only by combining talents will the orphans stay one step ahead of
their distant uncle, the evil Count Olaf.

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To date , Picunko has worked with a number of past and current high profile
Disney properties, including Kingdom Hearts, TRON 2.

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Play as all three kids, navigate
through 10 minigames and unlock secret bonus content as you embark on this
series of unfortunate challenges! A collection of games ranging from memory
challenges to trivia to tricky puzzles, this game has something for everyone. The company also licenses properties and works directly with
third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to
market.

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(BVG), the
interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company announced today that
Bob Picunko has been named Director, Business Development and Production. is the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt
Disney Company's Consumer Products business unit.

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(THQ; PlayStation 2, Nintendo(R) GameCube(TM), Nintendo Game Boy(R)
Advance and Windows PC)

A Series of Unfortunate Events: Mini Games
Follow the Baudelaire orphans as their luck goes awfully bad to incredibly
worse. Representing the Pupanunu tribe are Tak and Lok who, for the first
time in cooperative gameplay, face great adversity in the form of wild animals
and menacing new tribes. He will focus on assessing new game concepts
for the company and drive the process of identifying , developing and growing
new strategic business relationships with independent developers.

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It's good vs. Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and encounter new alien
creatures in this adventure made for all ages.

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Debuting at E3 this year will be two highly anticipated titles based on
films from the Paramount film library, The Godfather from Electronic Arts and
The Warriors from Rockstar Games .
Along the way Dora will learn the dances she'll need to know to dance her way
into the King's Dance Contest and win One Big Wish to save Swiper! Explore
the Dance Adventure Center where players can create their own dance scenes,
print out dance lessons and make up dance moves!
(Atari; Windows PC)

Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet
Join Dora and Boots as they embark on an intergalactic adventure to return
some alien friends home to the Purple Planet ! Fly through space with Dora and
Boots and stop along the way to explore four extraordinary planetary
environments. Prior to
this role, Picunko spent more than three years as Director of Marketing at the
company.

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For the younger set, comes a portfolio of games from THQ based on hit
Nickelodeon TV and game franchises.
(Rockstar Games; PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox)

War of the Worlds
A 2D side-scroller, War of the Worlds is based on the upcoming motion
picture from Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks. "Bob's extensive knowledge of the industry and experience
in developing game franchises over the years are an asset to the future growth
and success of the BVG product portfolio.

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(Electronic Arts; PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox(R), Microsoft Xbox
360 (TM), PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) entertainment system, Windows PC)

The Warriors
An action-adventure game set in New York City1979. Players
will be able to experience all of Danny 's paranormal powers from the TV show
including his ability to fly, walk through walls, shoot ghostly beams and
perform the new "Ghostly Wail.

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(Gameloft; Mobile)

FROM NICKELODEON MOVIES:

Barnyard
Based on the upcoming movie from Paramount and Nickelodeon Movies, players
will interact with their favorite Barnyard characters as they form alliances,
join teams, go on quests and play mini-games. This exciting adventure combines unique puzzles,
time-based strategies and a robust combat system allowing players to hone
their skills to rise against the toughest competitors and receive the grandest
reward ever given by the Great Jujus!
(THQ: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo DS(TM)
and Game Boy Advance)

SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, PANTS!: In the first multiplayer
party game based on SpongeBob SquarePants, up to four players can engage in
classic SpongeBob-style madness. evil where only one set of Nicktoons will
prevail.
(THQ; PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance)

Fairly OddParents: Clash With The Anti-World
An all-new Fairly OddParents adventure with a major twist is launching on
Game Boy Advance."
(THQ; Nintendo Game Boy Advance)

FROM NICK JR:

Dora the Explorer: Dance to the Rescue
In partnership with Atari and based on the upcoming direct-to-video
episode, Dance to the Rescue marks Dora's fifth PC adventure ., Buena Vista Games, Inc. Additionally, tenures with Interplay Entertainment Corp.