ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:RVNM) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Raven Animation led by former Disney animator David Murray has helped the new 'Mr. Bicycle Man' PSA win a 2004 Gold Aurora Award.
The new 'Mr. Bicycle Man' character and song were created by Emmy Award winning Executive Producers Joey & Bernadette DiFrancesco who licensed it to Raven Moon for ten years. The soundtrack was recorded by Gina D of 'Gina D's Kids Club' and sends a powerful message to children "Watch out for Danger, And Don't Talk to Strangers."
The PSA was produced to benefit the Children's Rights Foundation, a 501-c-3 non-profit organization (see www.crfi.org ). It is the first animated project to be completed by former Disney animators who now make up the Raven Animation team under the direction of Director Mike Gibilisco. Former recipients of the Aurora Award included: Disney, HBO and The History Channel.
"We plan to make Raven Animation a new creative force in the entertainment industry, similar to where Pixar was several years ago before 'A Bugs Life,' 'Toy Story,' 'Toy Story 2' and 'Lilo & Stitch' was distributed by Disney," stated Joey DiFrancesco Raven's CEO.
"When Disney closed its animation studio in Orlando, leaving about 250 professional animators without jobs we thought that hiring such talented animators was an opportunity. Because of our plans to produce animated television programs and films we viewed this as a strategic acquisition. These talented animators from the Walt Disney Company are going to be an integral part of our success for years to come and it seems to be paying off already," stated DiFrancesco.
The new 'Mr. Bicycle Man' PSA is being distributed via satellite to television stations across the country this week or call Keith Jablon at (321) 217-6994 for a Beta master copy.
For 'Gina D's Kids Club' syndication information call Len Koch at (201) 568-4800 or visit www.bksent.com.
For Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. investor information call Marc Jablon at (407) 877-5952
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