FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 18, 2000


BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE HOME VIDEO RELEASE OF
ESCAFLOWNE - ANGELS AND DEMONS ON VHS AND DVD

Cypress, CA - Bandai Entertainment announces the second home video
installment of the hit television series, Escaflowne. Currently on-air both
on the Fox Kids Network and on YTV in Canada - Escaflowne is definitely not
your run of the mill Saturday morning cartoon! Escaflowne's ratings have
continued its impressive climb upwards! Most popular among teens, hi teens,
and young adult - Escaflowne's success can be attributed to its engaging
plot line, cutting edge animation, and a riveting soundtrack - Escaflowne is
an animated feature whose mass appeal is limitless!

Hitomi is an ordinary girl caught up in a struggle on a fantastic planet!
She has already seen more destruction and sadness than she thought possible.
Now, a stray feather causes Hitomi to see Van's past with her special
abilities. She learns what his life was like, but there is little time for
pity, as the Dragon Slayers are after the Escaflowne. Allen is wounded in
battle, and a Zaibach spy attacks Hitomi with the power to see into her
mind. But the prophecy of death he sees - who is it for?

Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier distributor of Japanese animation
on home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles
like "Mobile Suit Gundam" movies, "Escaflowne", "Cowboy Bebop", "Jubei-Chan
the Ninja Girl", and "Outlaw Star". Bandai Entertainment's most recent
release, "Gundam Wing" is one of the highest rated shows on Cartoon Network'
s Toonami block. Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Bandai America
Inc., toy manufacturer for the FOX hit television series, "Power Rangers"
and "Digimon". Bandai Entertainment is definitely, "Leading the Digital
Revolution."

Escaflowne
Angels and Demons DVD (V.3)
EDP: 10408
UPC: 669198043291
STREET DATE: 2/6/2001
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE:1/2/2001
RUNNING TIME: 75 min.
DVD BILINGUAL
SRP: $29.98

Escaflowne
Angels and Demons - English Language VHS (V.3)
EDP: 71145
UPC: 669198045233
STREET DATE: 2/6/2001
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE:1/2/2001
RUNNING TIME: 75 min
RATING: 13UP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SRP: $19.98

Escaflowne
Angels and Demons - Fox Kids Version VHS (V.3)
EDP: 71512
UPC: 669198180231
STREET DATE: 2/6/2001
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE:1/2/2001
RUNNING TIME: 75 min.
RATING: 7UP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SRP: $14.98

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 18, 2000

BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE HOME VIDEO RELEASE OF
ESCAFLOWNE - PAST AND PRESENT ON VHS AND DVD

Cypress, CA - Bandai Entertainment announces the second home video
installment of the hit television series, Escaflowne. Currently on-air both
on the Fox Kids Network and on YTV in Canada - Escaflowne is definitely not
your run of the mill Saturday morning cartoon! Escaflowne's ratings have
continued its impressive climb upwards! Most popular among teens, hi teens,
and young adult - Escaflowne's success can be attributed to its engaging
plot line, cutting edge animation, and a riveting soundtrack - Escaflowne is
an animated feature whose mass appeal is limitless!

The struggle on Gaea continues and Hitomi begins to realize her importance
in this war. Allen and company prove their loyalty and are cleared of any
charges. Meanwhile, amidst all the fighting, Millerna makes a shocking
discovery. Zaibach's forces march through Freid, destroying everything in it
's path. Folken is determined to retrieve the legendary sword of Atlantis
and make Hitomi's vision a reality. During the battle, Van and the
Escaflowne suffer near-fatal injuries. Can they both be healed, or will the
blood pact that binds Van to Escaflowne doom them both?

Bandai Entertainment Inc. is the premier distributor of Japanese animation
on home video in North America. They have distributed such notable titles
like "Mobile Suit Gundam" movies, "Escaflowne", "Cowboy Bebop", "Jubei-Chan
the Ninja Girl", and "Outlaw Star". Bandai Entertainment's most recent
release, "Gundam Wing" is one of the highest rated shows on Cartoon Network'
s Toonami block. Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Bandai America
Inc., toy manufacturer for the FOX hit television series, "Power Rangers"
and "Digimon". Bandai Entertainment is definitely, "Leading the Digital
Revolution."

Escaflowne
Past and Present DVD (V.4)
EDP: 10409
UPC: 669198043390
STREET DATE: 2/6/2001
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE:1/2/2001
RUNNING TIME: 75min.
RATING: 13UP
DVD BILINGUAL
SRP: $29.98

Escaflowne
Past and Present - English Language VHS (V.4)
EDP: 71146
UPC: 669198045332
STREET DATE: 2/6/2001
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE: 1/2/2001
RUNNING TIME: 75 min.
RATING: 13UP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SRP: $19.98

Escaflowne
Past and Present - Fox Kids Version VHS (V.4)
EDP: 71513
UPC: 669198180330
STREET DATE: 2/6/2001
ORDER CUT-OFF DATE:1/2/2001
RUNNING TIME: 75 min.
RATING: 7UP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SRP: $14.98