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Swinging onto DVD for the first time ever On August 15, 2006

BURBANK, CA. (May 15, 2006) Take a walk down memory lane when Warner Home Video releases Magilla Gorilla: The Complete Series and Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series on DVD August 15, 2006. For the first time fans can own a four-disc collector set featuring the charming and handsome Magilla Gorilla in Magilla Gorilla: The Complete Series. Fans can also add to their classic animation DVD library the two-disc collector set Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series featuring the crazy, somewhat inept super hero Hong Kong Phooey. With an order due date of July 11, 2006, Magilla Gorilla: The Complete Series is priced to own at $44.98 SRP and Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series is priced to own at $26.99 SRP.

“These are two incredible classics from our vaults that fans have been clamoring for,” said Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing, Warner Home Video. “Baby boomers, particularly men, have a real affinity for these properties and we are very pleased to bring to DVD these treasures from their childhood.”

Magilla Gorilla: The Complete Series follow the adventures of Magilla Gorilla as his owner, Mr. Peebles, struggles to rid himself of this clumsy, yellow gorilla. Watch the desperate measures Mr. Peebles takes to sell or giveaway Magilla in this hysterical comedy series. Go bananas with almost 9 hours of side “splitting” entertainment along with special features.

Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series will keep fans at the edge of their seats with the action packed story of Penrod “Penry” Pooch and his sidekick, Spot. With a swift “bong of a gong” the mild mannered janitor, Pooch, quickly transforms into a crime fighting, kung fu, karate chopping, martial arts master known as Hong Kong Phooey. Ride along in the Phooeymobile and experience this classic comedy all over again with over 5 hours of your favorite episodes and a variety of bonus features including special commentary from the producer and a never before seen documentary.

Magilla Gorilla: The Complete Seriesis four disc collector set and includes 23 fun filled classic episodes and 8 bonus episodes. Special DVD features include:

Introduction with Jerry Eisenberg – Jerry Eisenberg will introduce viewers to the DVD along with never seen original footage of Mr. Hanna & Hoyt Curtin playing the theme song at a piano.
Mr. Peebles Pet Shop- Arrive at Mr. Peebles Pet Shop to meet the seven characters of the Magilla Gorilla Show. As you click on each character, you will simultaneously hear Allan Melvin as he shares anecdotes/personalities of each character and view a short montage.
Here Comes a Star – Join Mr. Hanna and Mr. Barbera as they invite us in inside Hanna Barbera, presents Magilla Gorilla to executives, and welcomes viewers to a new star that is born.

Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series is a 2 disc collector set and includes 31 episodes. Special DVD features include:

Special Commentary Creative producer Iwao Takamoto, talks about “The Claw/Hong Kong Phooey vs. Hong Kong Phooey
Special Commentary Iwao Takamoto, Layout Unit Manager Willie Ito and H-B Historian/Warner Animation Producer Scott Jeralds discuss the episode “Comedy Cowboys”
Documentary includes production designs, never before seen original artwork as well as new interviews “Hong Kong Phooey The Batty Bank Gang: The Complete Storyboard”

BASICS

Magilla Gorilla: The Complete Series

$44.98 SRP

Street Date: August 15, 2006

Order Due Date: July 11, 2006

Language: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: Spanish, French, CC

Running time: 539 Minutes (20 Minutes of enhanced content)

Catalog # H3216/014764321622

Hong KongPhooey: The Complete Series

$26.99 SRP

Street Date: August 15, 2006

Order Due Date: July 11, 2006

Language: English

Subtitles: Spanish, French, CC

Running time: 317 Minutes (20 Minutes of enhanced content)

Catalog # H3143/014764314327