Award-Winning Marvel Heroes Breakout Swings into Homes across the Country

News by GamesIndustry International Contributor

Published on Aug. 7, 2007

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

COLUMBUS, OH - August 6, 2007 - Brighter Minds Media, LLC (Brighter Minds), in conjunction with Marvel Entertainment, is excited to announce the release of a new, award-winning DVD game: Marvel Heroes Breakout ($24.95). With a unique format that combines the traditional board game with DVD challenges and activities, Marvel Heroes Breakout has been granted a 2007 Preferred Choice Award by Creative Child Magazine.

"We are thrilled that this product has been honored by Creative Child Magazine," said Sam Ifergan, CEO of Brighter Minds. "We envision this as a game that families can share and play together, and our goal is to bring the classic Marvel Heroes to a new generation of fans." Starring Marvel favorites like Spider-Man, The Hulk, The X-Men and more, Marvel Heroes Breakout features footage from Marvel TV shows as well as hours of brand-new animation, hundreds of trivia questions, and seven interactive DVD activities.

There has been a mass prison break and the Marvel Heroes need your help! It is up to you to save the city! Featuring the best selling Marvel Comics characters, watch your favorite heroes come to life as you move around the game board and complete fun DVD activities to capture villains and win the game. With Marvel Heroes Breakout, you can be a Super Hero in your own living room!

The game can be played by 1-4 players or teams with any standard television, DVD player and remote - from the living room to any portable DVD player! With three distinct skill levels to choose from, Marvel Heroes Breakout is engaging and fun for Marvel fans of all ages.

Review and press copies are available; please contact emilys@brightermindsmedia.com for more information. Marvel Heroes Breakout DVD Game is available now at participating retailers and online at www.brightermindsmedia.com

About Brighter Minds Media, Inc.

Brighter Minds Media, Inc. is the newly-formed parent company for Ohio educational publisher Brighter Minds Media, LLC and its imprints, including Brighter Minds Children's Publishing. Brighter Minds Media, Inc. is proud to offer a fun, innovative line of products including software, books, workbooks, flashcards, interactive DVD games and online games. Brighter Minds Media, Inc. prides itself on the creation, publication, and distribution of multimedia materials for the entire family. Brighter Minds Media, Inc. is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX:BRI.V) and is a Hargan Ventures ( www.harganvc.com) company.

About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

With a library of over 5,000 characters, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis include feature films, DVD/home video, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Rooted in the creative success of over sixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel's strategy is to leverage its character franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world. . For more information visit www.marvel.com.

For more information, contact emilys@brightermindsmedia.com, telephone 614-430-3021 or visit www.brightermindsmedia.com

Contact: Emily Schaeff

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