Beyond Distribution new product for 2004

Beyond International Limited’s (ASX-BYI), wholly owned subsidiary Beyond Distribution, has secured a strong line-up of new television programs for exclusive international distribution in 2003/2004.

These new programs include the following:

1. Small Claims, a 1 x 100 minute mystery thriller tele-feature, starring Rebecca Gibney (Halifax f.p) and Claudia Karvan (Secret Life of Us). Directed by Cheire Nolan (Thank God He Met Lizzie), the tele-feature is an RB production and will premiere on Network Ten in Australia.

2. The Cooks, a 13 x 60 minute drama produced by Penny Chapman (Temptation) and broadcast in Australia on Network Ten, features local talent including Toby Schmitz, Kate Atkinson and Emma Lung.

3. New McDonald’s Farm, a 45 x 25 minute preschool series. Executive Producer Ron Saunders (Spellbinder, Johnson & Friends) joins with director Ian Monro (Hi 5) and writer Simon Hopkinson (Bananas in Pyjamas). Produced by Pacific & Beyond, New McDonalds Farm has been commissioned by the Nine Network in Australia.

4. Through my Eyes, a 2 x 120 minute mini-series based on the Azaria Chamberlain disappearance. Lindy Chamberlain consults for this series which is produced by Liberty & Beyond and commissioned by the Seven Network.

Total production budgets for these new programs are approximately $15m.

Fiona Crago, Beyond Distribution’s General Manager, commented today, “The international television marketplace has stabilised somewhat over the last year and we anticipate signs of improvement this financial year”.

This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 3.1

All enquiries should be directed to:

Mr Mikael Borglund, Managing Director, Beyond International Limited
Telephone 02 9437 2000 or email: investor_relations@beyond.com.au


published: Thursday, August 07, 2003