Bif Bang Pow! Signs Licensing Deal With SHOWTIME(R)

Bif Bang Pow! Signs Licensing Deal With SHOWTIME(R)

Will Produce Dexter(TM) Collectibles

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Showtime Networks Inc. has announced that it has awarded a licensing contract for their critically acclaimed original drama, Dexter, to manufacturer Bif Bang Pow!

The series follows Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), an incredibly likeable forensics expert for the Miami Metro Police Department, who moonlights as a serial killer with a penchant for inflicting his own unusual brand of justice -- he kills people who truly deserve it.

The network, working with its licensing agency, 360ep, has signed with Bif Bang Pow! to manufacture and distribute bobble heads and other figures for Dexter. "I'm an ardent SHOWTIME enthusiast and a huge fan of Dexter since its beginning in Season 1. Dexter falls right in line with what Bif Bang Pow! is trying to achieve," said Jason Lenzi, CEO of Bif Bang Pow! "Dexter is a smart, hip series that always keeps you glued to the edge of your seat. It's an exciting show and we plan to create equally exciting collectibles to complement it."

Bif Bang Pow! will produce a variety of Dexter collectibles, starting with bobble heads and action figures. The first items to come available should reach market this fall. Watch for future announcements regarding these winning new releases.

About Showtime Networks

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL(R) and FLIX(R), as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2(TM), SHOWTIME(R) SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME(R), SHOWTIME BEYOND(R), SHOWTIME NEXT(R), SHOWTIME WOMEN(R), SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE(R) and THE MOVIE CHANNEL(R) XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL(R) HD, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND(R) and THE MOVIE CHANNEL(R) ON DEMAND. SNI is also an owner and manager of SUNDANCE CHANNEL(R), a venture of NBC Universal, Robert Redford and SNI. SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV(R).

About Bif Bang Pow!

Bif Bang Pow! (http://www.bifbangpow.com/) founder Jason Lenzi is a seasoned television producer and the ultimate fan of cultish pop culture. So when he created his company in 2005, he took the fan's perspective. His idea was to bring items to the marketplace that he himself would want to own. Cultivated from TV, movies, books, comics, music, and more, Bif Bang Pow!'s mission is to provide high-quality action figures, toys, and collectibles to the massive cult audience (and kids of all ages) that wishes these toys were already in their collection. Bif Bang Pow! is a unit of JLA Direct, LLC.

About 360ep

360ep was founded by Bill Jemas and former members of the senior management team that guided Marvel Enterprises from a struggling comic book publisher into one of the biggest licensing and publishing turn-around stories of the past decade. 360ep's Entertainment Division brings together the vast experience and expertise of successful entertainment and licensing executives with some of the top writers and artists from the comic book world. 360ep's Licensing Division represents dozens of brands in their licensing activities, including AOL, Showtime Networks, the International Fight League and Smokey Bear. In addition to its representation of household brand names, the Licensing Division works with a variety of manufacturing clients, including a top-tier developer of handheld videogames and one of the country's leading home decor manufacturers. For more information please visit http://www.360ep.com/.

For more information, contact:

Jason Lenzi
Bif Bang Pow!
1-877-243-2264 x803
jlenzi@bifbangpow.com

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Source: Bif Bang Pow!

CONTACT: Jason Lenzi of Bif Bang Pow!, +1-877-243-2264 x803,
jlenzi@bifbangpow.com

Web site:

http://www.bifbangpow.com/
http://www.360ep.com/

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