GLOBAL KID VID & FILM FACTORY, INC. AND BIGSTAR.COM WILL LAUNCH THE "BLOODHOUNDS" VIDEO SERIES ON THE INTERNET BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2000. BIGSTAR PROMOTION TO START LATER IN DECEMBER! NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH TO START FOR EPISODE 6!

EPISODES 1 THROUGH 5, STARRING EMMY AWARD-WINNER RICHARD THOMAS AND ACTOR RICHARD KIEL. BASED ON THE POPULAR BLOODHOUNDS BOOK SERIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Hollywood, CA -- November 29 -- Global Kid Vid & Film Factory, Inc., in association with Marcia Silen Films and BigStar.com, will launch an exclusive National Kid Vid Promotion on December 1, 2000 to promote the rollout of the first five episodes of the long-awaited "Bloodhounds" video series. The video series is based on the popular Bloodhounds children's book series. The book series will be given away during a national promotion closer to Christmas. The five episodes, which will be available for purchase on Bigstar.com, include: "Episode 1: The Ghost of KRZY," "Episode 2: The Mystery of the Invisible Knight," "Episode 3: "Phantom of the Haunted Church," "Episode 4: "Invasion of The UFOs" and "Episode 5: "Fangs for the Memories." All episodes star Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas ("The Walton's" and the new PAX-TV series "It's A Miracle") and introduce his daughter, Kendra Thomas, as Melissa. The series also stars actor Craig Hauer ("Baywatch") in his first starring role as Sean. "Episode 5: Fangs for the Memories" stars Richard Kiel, famous for his portrayal of the character Jaws, in MGM's James Bond 007 movies "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker." A national talent search will start for Episode 6.

Film Advisory Board's Evaluation Committee has voted the "Bloodhounds" series an Award of Excellence. In making this announcement, Elayne Blythe, Founder & President, remarked: "These episodes are a good series for children ages 5 -12. Kids will be engaged in the solving of mysteries. Exciting too!"

To coincide and promote this rollout, Global Kid Vid & Film Factory recently launched a brand new web site (Visit http://www.globalkid.com). Globalkid.Com and BigStar.com will be reciprocally linked for this national Internet promotion. The "Bloodhounds" video series will be featured and promoted on BigStar.com's home page, as well as a special promotional page on BigStar.com

The co-sponsored National Internet Kid Vid Promotion will commence on December 1, 2000 and will run through the holidays, or while supplies of the videocassettes last, on BigStar.com. To purchase these videocassettes and other great products, visit www.BigStar.com beginning December 1, 2000. Global Kid Vid & Film Factory also offers a catalog of family entertainment. To purchase these titles or simply have some browsing fun, visit http://www.globalkid.com.

Global Kid Vid & Film Factory is a film and video production and distribution company providing quality children's programming with an emphasis on entertaining while educating. The company is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.