HYDERABAD: DQE, a leading animation, gaming live action entertainment and distribution company, announces that it has entered into an exclusive home video distribution agreement for DQE's 3D animated series with TIGA Entertainment co. Ltd ("TIGA"), a Thailand based company.

Under the terms of the agreement, TIGA has acquired the home video rights for "Iron Man- Armoured adventures season 1" in English and Thai for the region of Thailand. This five year agreement signifies DQE's maiden foray into the strategic and niche home video distribution market of Thailand.

TIGA has a comprehensive marketing business plan for 'Home Video Distribution' (HVD) for animation content in Thailand. TIGA is one of the leading HVD [companies in the region with licenses for home video distribution , broadcasting and merchandising for various animated properties including: Marked Rider, Detective Closed (Detective Conan), Hamtaro Hamtaro, Mask Rider, I Love Egg, Shiro Chiro, Mashimaro, Backkomgg, Amore Hero Armor Hero, Golden Co. Hero Golden Hero,Coco Rabbit, Prince Story (My Fairy Tales), Monsoon Coco Rabbit, Noukies & Friends, Banana in Pajaya , Paco Nouky & Lora from regions such as China, Japan, Thailand, Korea and selected European countries. Thailand continues to have a large and ever growing market for home video distribution and digital content.

The first season of Iron Man premiered in the USA on the Nicktoons Network on 24 April 2009 and started airing on the Canadian network Teletoon from 12 April 2009. The hour-long premier of the season broke Nicktoons Network's record of highest-rated original series attracting over 125,000 viewers.

Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman & CEO of DQE Group, commented:

"Our high octane animated superhero, Iron Man, debuted in Thailand on Turner Entertainment Networks' children's channel and received rave reviews. The action packed adventure series of Iron Man has garnered a huge fan following amongst children in this region.

"This maiden foray into the Thai home video market for DQE is incredibly exciting. We believe that the home video market in Thailand is perfectly suited for DQE's entertainment content, and we are very pleased to make Iron Man available to a wider audience with the help of TIGA."

Said Mr. Sittichai Rujipasakul, Managing Director of TIGA:

"TIGA is pleased to do business with DQ Entertainment. DQE's animated cartoon series are all interesting and we have chosen Iron Man, one of the famous superheroes who is already popular in Thailand. We are confident of its success in the Thai home video market."

Description of Iron Man:

The first season of Iron Man: Armoured Adventures was celebrated for its spectacular CGI animation and incredible action with Entertainment Weekly commenting Iron Man: Armoured Adventures contains "smart writing and stellar CG butt-kickery". The second season of Iron Man: Armoured Adventures will take the action and visual effects to the next level as Marvel Animation continues to tell the story of the exploits of Marvel's high-octane Super Hero, Iron Man. This exciting series introduces young Tony Stark, an heir to the billion-dollar corporation Stark International. After tragedy strikes, the teenage Tony begins using his suit of invincible armour and technical know-how to protect those who would also fall prey to tragedy, corruption and conspiracy! He is a new hero for the digital age, a mechanised knight in ever-evolving, adaptable armour. He is...IRON MAN!

About DQE:

DQE is one of the leading producers of animation, visual effects, game art and live action entertainment content for the global media and entertainment industry. DQE has produced/co-produced and distributed iconic brands such as Iron Man - the first 3D animated TV series, Twisted Whiskers, Mikido, Casper, Pinky & Perky, second season of Large Family, third season of Mickey Mouse Club House, First and Second Season of Madagascar TV Series and Fanboy & Chum-chum for Nickelodeon, USA and is now co-producing properties like The Little Prince and Little Nick with major international broadcasters and producers. DQE has a library of over 400 hours of international programs for distribution and licensing globally for TV, home entertainment, merchandising and publishing.

DQE's home grown production in Hi-end 3D, 'The Jungle Book' is in production as a 52 episode animated series and a 60 minute TV feature in co-production with international majors including TF1 and Moonscoop , France, ZDF Group, Germany and is to be released world-wide in 2010. Toomai-The Elephant Boy which is a live action TV series is in development in co-operation with international broadcasters, while several Indian IPs like Mysteries & Feluda, Omkar, Balkand I, II and III with International Broadcasters have had a successful run.

DQE is also developing a series of animated short films for television in collaboration with French production companies Method Animation and MK2. DQE, Method Animation and MK2 announced the production and worldwide distribution and exploitation of an animated version of 104 six-minute episodes inspired by the legendary film icon Charlie Chaplin's Hollywood films.

DQE has received several international awards including an EMMY for Tutenstein TV series, 11 Emmy nominations, The UK Broadcast Awards 2010, Sichuan TV Festival International "Gold Panda" Awards, Cartoons on the Bay awards, The E & Y Entrepreneur of the Year - 2009 India Award and many others.

DQE's production facilities are based in Hyderabad and Kolkata and it has international sales representatives in Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo. With a workforce of approximately 3,500 permanent employees DQE has a global client-partner base of over 90 producers, distributors, broadcasters and licensors including Walt Disney Group, Universal Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel Comics, American Greetings, BBC Group, M6/France TV Group/TF-1 - leading broadcasting and distribution groups from France, ZDF TV and ZDF Enterprises - leading distributor/broadcaster and global distributor respectively from Germany, ABC Australia, Al Jazeera - Arabic nations, Disney Channels - Asia, Cartoon Network Group and many more worldwide.

Company Web Site: http://www.dqentertainment.com

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