Korean Animations attract significant interest from European, American and Asian Broadcasters

Released on: November 26, 2007, 5:13 pm

Press Release Author: Amber LEE

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: "Mix Master" and "Psi-Kix" continue to gain popularity in key
global territories

Press Release Body: "Psi-Kix", a full made-for-TV 3D animation action adventure
series is set to become a trendsetter for how other 3D animation projects will be
produced, drawing great interest from European and American broadcasters.

The series, developed and produced by DigitalTetra Inc. (DTI) in Korea, is made up
of 26 episodes, with each episode 22 minutes and 30 seconds long. Premiered first on
Korea's terrestrial broadcaster MBC in December 2006, the TV rights for the series
were sold to Malaysia to air on Radio Television Malaysia in June 2007.

"Psi-Kix" is targeted for children ages 7 to 13 and is a story about a reckless kid
who becomes a fine pilot. For this project, American writer and producers such as
Jeffery Scott, Walt Kubiak and Kent Butterworth were involved. It is not a typical
super hero story, but one of a reckless child named Jacques who becomes a confident
young pilot. The show is full of exaggerated facial expressions and cartoony actions
without the typical assortment of A/A characters.

For example, the cast of characters include a hippie styled character named Dr.
Grumm, a rapper called Hammer and other flamboyant characters that distinguish the
show from its contemporaries. Soft illumination effects on cartoon images also help
create a rich and warm presentation, adding more emotional appeal than other 3D
shows currently present in the market.

In addition to "Psi-Kix," animated TV series \"Mix Master,\" which combines various
themes such as combat and strategy along with fantasy and adventure, has become a
popular hit in Korea and Japan attracting gamers of all ages. "Mix Master" allows
gamers to immerse themselves in a fantasy world where they can create, customize,
and trade over 200 amazing creatures called Henches.

The unique quality of this animated series is that it offers strong personality and
comedy filled stories 'mixed' with all of the entertaining elements of an
online/trading card game.
"Mix Master" kicked off on Nicktoons (UK) earlier this summer and was the first
Korean original production to be launched on Nicktoons.
After its launch, it achieved a 0.25 TVR, a 1.6% share, and ranked as high as the
eighth top show on the channel, reaching an average of 14,000 kids aged 4-15 each
time it is played. Mix Master also kicked off on Kids Central, MediaCorp TV12
Singapore and has been sold to 23 countries, including the US.



About Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA)

The Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) is the creative content division of South
Korea's Ministry of Culture & Tourism. KOCCA is committed to fostering the growth of
Korean creative content such as animation, online gaming, cinema, music, and mobile
content in the United States.



Web Site: http://www.kocca.kr

Contact Details: CONTACT:

Amber Lee
KOCCA USA
Tel. (323) 935-5001
Email: la@kocca.kr

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