Aug 01, 2010

FOOTHILL ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES ITS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

(Santa Barbara, CA - August, 2010): Celebrating its 10th anniversary at this year’s MIPCOM, Foothill Entertainment prepares for the upcoming market with renewed focus. The company has flourished in the children’s entertainment industry over the past decade by growing its catalogue of completed and in-production shows as well as projects that are in development. Foothill’s catalogue includes almost 1,000 episodes of classic and contemporary programming for both the children’s and family audience. The company’s creative slate has expanded to include 10 television series in development as well as 3 feature films. While also working as executive producers, Foothill is constantly exploring new and innovative forms of entertainment, including online projects and programs in Stereoscopic 3D. Another recent accomplishment is an innovative preschool series, Iconicles, currently in production which will premier on the BBC in Spring 2011. Foothill prides itself on maintaining steady growth while nurturing strong business relationships with companies they represent as well as with its global clients. Foothill has represented people from across the world from as diverse background as BAFTA award-winning UK producers, such as Collingwood O’Hare and Emmy award winning Eric Radomski to celebrated Australian illustrator, Kyla May. During its decade-long history, Foothill has sold programs to more than 180 countries. Foothill Entertainment is headed by two industry veterans, Jo Kavanagh-Payne, former Link Television Entertainment Senior Vice President of US operations, and Gregory B. Payne, former DIC Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. Their collective entertainment industry experience spans more than four decades. President Jo Kavanagh Payne states, “I enjoy the children’s entertainment business immensely and look forward to expanding the positive impact that kid’s programming can have.” Chairman Gregory B. Payne echoed this by saying, “Jo and I love having the opportunity to work together on projects and want to thank our many friends, staff and colleagues that have helped us over these first 10 years. Here’s to the next 10!” Founded in September 2000, Foothill specializes in the co-development and distribution of children’s and family entertainment programming. The Company is based in Santa Barbara, California.

Contact:Foothill Entertainment, Inc. Jo Kavanagh Payne Gregory B. Payne Tel: +1 805 965 4488 Email: info@foothillentertainment.com Web: www.foothillentertainment.com