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The show is being produced jointly by MGM and Rubicon, Jordan's pioneeringanimation, edutainment and multimedia company. Production of the series iscurrently taking place in both Los Angeles and Amman, Jordan.

"The Pink Panther character is iconic and instantly recognized around theglobe," said Gary Marenzi, Co-President, MGM Worldwide Television. "Inaddition to Cartoon Network's interest in the series, international buyershave been especially eager for us to produce another Pink Panther series andwe are happy to partner with Rubicon on meeting the worldwide demand with thisnew series."

"Pink Panther & Pals" is a 26 episode animated TV series featuring thePink Panther as a rambunctious teenager who, along with his friends, gets intoall sorts of mischievous capers and hilarious escapades.

"The character is drawn a little younger to depict the Pink Panther as ateenager, although he will be instantly recognizable with his signature walkand devil-may-care attitude," said David Corbett, Executive Producer.

Favorite characters from the original series such as Ant and Aardvark andnew characters Hoarse and Dog join the Pink Panther in his daily adventures.In every episode the Pink Panther will interact with his pompous andproblematic arch-nemesis Big Nose -- who always tries to spoil the party andstop the Pink Panther from doing what he does best -- having fun.

The musical score and comedy themes will be reprised from the originalPink Panther theatrical shorts and TV series and will be familiar andrecognizable to legions of Pink Panther fans the world over.

MGM plans to support the new "Pink Panther & Pals" show with a dedicatedlicensing and merchandising initiative targeting licensed apparel, stationeryand back to school toys, publishing and interactive games. The retail launchof licensed merchandise is targeted for late 2009.

About Turner Broadcasting

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates andprograms branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult mediaenvironments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than97 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is TurnerBroadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service offering the best inoriginal, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families.Overnight from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.Sunday (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, alate-night destination showcasing original and acquired entertainment foryoung adults 18-34.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is activelyengaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures,television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensedmerchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films,comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-MayerStudios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc.,Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM DomesticNetworks LLC, MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television DistributionInc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGMWorldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. Inaddition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reachingnearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence EquityPartners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%),DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For moreinformation, visit http://www.mgm.com.

About Rubicon

Rubicon is the MENA region's largest production, media, animation andentertainment company. Since its inception, Rubicon has gone full thrust inthe creation and development of innovative entertainment and edutainmentproducts based on cutting edge technologies.

Rubicon is highly active in the areas of education, animation, locationbased entertainment and licensing and merchandizing. Headquartered inAmman-Jordan, Rubicon has offices in Dubai and Qatar, Studios in Amman, Manilaand LA, and joint ventures in Qatar, England and the US.

CONTACT: Jeff Pryor Executive Vice President/Corporate Communications Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. jpryor@mgm.com; o. 310-449-3446SOURCE Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.