Reality, fantasy and mythology meld as MythQuest premieres on Showcase

REGINA, SK- Discover a heart-pounding secret with the power to unravel the truth about creation itself. MythQuest, the 13-part hour long action adventure series aimed at pre-teens and their families is set to premiere this Saturday, August 25, at 3:00pm ET on Showcase, Canada's premiere specialty cable network. After eight months of filming in Regina, SK and Calgary, AB, Showcase will be the first network to broadcast the $22 million series. National networks PBS in the U.S. and CBC will premiere the series early in 2002.

Combining live action drama and sophisticated computer-generated images, MythQuest follows contemporary teens Alex and Cleo Bellows as they cross into a cyberworld of mythic imagination. Like a magic looking glass, a computer screen becomes a gateway to the kingdom of myths: a gateway into which their own father, a celebrated archaeologist, disappeared. Now on a quest to find him, Alex and Cleo must test their own heroism as they cross into a cyberworld of mythic imagination.

The first episode, "The Minotaur", begins with the disappearance of Alex & Cleo's father. While searching for clues they discover the portal into the AlterWorld of myth and legend. Transported to the AlterWorld of Greek mythology, Alex becomes Theseus, an Athenian prince sent along with other Athenians to Crete as part of a regular sacrifice to the hideous Minotuar, a deadly half-man, half-bull who lives in the caverns under the city.

MythQuest introduces Christopher Jacot (The Famous Jett Jackson) as Alex Bellows and Meredith Henderson (The Adventures of Shirley Holmes) as his wheelchair-bound sister Cleo. In supporting roles are Wendy Anderson (Incredible Story Studio) as their mother Lily, Joseph Kell (Port Charles) as their missing father Matt, and Mathew Walker (Mysterious Ways) as Max Asher, teacher and mentor to Matt and his teens.

The series also boasts a long list of stellar guest stars such as Lawrence Dane (Waking the Dead) as King Minos and Dominic Zamprogna (Edgemont Road) as Kadilus in "The Minotaur." Series directors Paul Schneider (JAG), Steve Scaini (Goosebumps), Rob King (Incredible Story Studio), Nicholas Kendall (Caitlin's Way), and Manfred Guthe (Butterbox Babies).

MythQuest is a co production of Minds Eye Entertainment and TiMe Produktions in association with David Braun Productions. Wolfram Tichy, Kevin DeWalt, and David Braun are executive producers, Knut Winkler, Ray Sager and Josh Miller are Producers.

Established in 1986, Minds Eye Entertainment is a fully integrated production, post-production and distribution entity with offices in Canada and the U.S. As Western Canada's largest film and television production company, Minds Eye Entertainment has been instrumental in contributing to the country's thriving motion picture industry. Its award-winning feature films, television series, shorts and documentaries have been sold in more than 100 countries. The company's web site is www.mindseyepictures.com

Led by veteran producer David Braun, David Braun Productions' work includes the 26-episode ABC animated series The Little Prince. Based on the well-loved children's novel by St. Exupery, the series won 2 Golden Halo Awards. The company's films include Labyrinth, a meditation on the life and fiction of Franz Kafka, directed by and starring Maximilian Schell; the satirical film noir, Acting on Impulse, starring Linda Fiorentino, for NBC; the 1960s-set coming of age drama, Flying Bird, starring John Panbianco; and for CBC, the true-crime drama, Blind Judgment, starring Lesley Ann Warren and Peter Coyote.

Founded in 1989 by President Wolfram Tichy, the Babelsberg based TiMe Film-und TV Produktions GmbH grew out of the Munich based theatrical company TiMe Medienvertriebs GmbH. Within a few years of its creation TiMe has quickly established itself as one of the leading independents in quality film distribution. TiMe's success and quality were certified by the German Ministry of the Interior in 1995 when it awarded the company its prestigious award for best independent distributor.

As one of Canada's premiere specialty cable networks, Showcase has established a high subscription base and a reputation for high-calibre, contemporary programming. Its slogan, "Television without borders" is a perfect fit for MythQuest.

MythQuest was produced with the financial participation of VIP & VIF Film Produktion, Minds Eye International, CBC Television, Showcase, Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax Credit, Canadian Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit , and the Alberta Film Development Program.

The series is distributed by Minds Eye International.

Simultaneous to the series premiere, its new web site will launch at www.mythquest.tv

If you have questions or need more information contact:

Lanis Anthony VP Communications
Minds Eye Entertainment
3rd Floor West Wing,
2201 11th Avenue,
Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada
S4P 0J8
Direct Tel: (306) 790-1497
Direct Fax: (306) 790-1439
email: lanthony@mindseyepictures.com