BVG to Showcase Console and Handheld Games Based on
            The Walt Disney Company's Top Entertainment Properties

    BURBANK, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the
interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company, today announced its
line-up of highly-anticipated console and handheld titles to be unveiled at
this week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.  For console
gamers, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Tim
Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, KINGDOM HEARTS II, and Disney's
Chicken Little will be available for hands-on game play.  Also showcased will
be additions to BVG's highly successful handheld games business with new
titles for the '"tween" market, including games based on the upcoming
theatrical release "Herbie: Fully Loaded," and Disney Channel properties
"Lizzie McGuire," "Kim Possible," "That's So Raven" and "The Proud Family."
BVG will be located in Booth #900 of the South Hall at the Los Angeles
Convention Center, May 18-20.
    "Buena Vista Games' 2005 E3 line-up reinforces the company's commitment to
publishing high quality console and handheld games for players of all ages,"
said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager, Buena Vista
Games.  "Due to the wealth of diverse properties from The Walt Disney Company,
kids will always be an important focus for us, but we are also expanding our
portfolio to include more core games as well.  This year's releases represent
our most comprehensive and diverse line-up to date."

    Buena Vista Games' 2005 E3 line-up includes:

    From the Silver Screen:
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe -- Based on
the epic tale of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The
Wardrobe, the best-selling book series by C.S. Lewis and the forthcoming film
by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, the console games are being
developed by UK-based Traveller's Tales and slated for release with the film
this holiday season.  The Narnia games will be available for the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) videogame system
from Microsoft, Nintendo's GameCube(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R)
Advance systems, and PC.

    Disney's Chicken Little -- Based on Walt Disney Pictures' upcoming 3D
animated film "Disney's Chicken Little," this action-packed game invites
players to visit Oakey Oaks and experience first-hand all of the humor, fun
and heart-warming adventure portrayed in the film.  Players will assume the
roles of Chicken Little and his friends, Abby Mallard, Runt of the Litter and
Fish out of Water, as they try to outwit the town bully Foxy Loxy, save the
town from an alien invasion and try to reverse Chicken Little's reputation
from zero to hero!  The game is a fast-paced action adventure and will feature
movie clips, including a never-before-seen bonus clip made especially for the
game.  Disney's Chicken Little will be available with the film, Holiday 2005,
for PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance and PC.

    Herbie: Fully Loaded -- Based on Walt Disney Pictures' upcoming feature
film "Herbie: Fully Loaded," starring Lindsay Lohan, the action-packed video
game will thrust players into the high-octane world of auto racing.  The game
offers fans a chance to slip behind the wheel of one of the world's most
beloved cars, Herbie, and compete in a 3D stock car race.   Herbie: Fully
Loaded for Game Boy Advance is being developed by Climax Group, Inc. and will
be available this summer.

    Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge -- This brand
new action adventure game expands the depth of the environments and characters
first introduced by Director Tim Burton in the movie ten years ago.  Fans and
gamers will enjoy an unsurpassed interactive experience that remains true to
the spirit of the film by incorporating faithful depictions of the original
characters, beautifully rendered visuals, fun exploration and engaging
gameplay elements.  Players assume the role of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin
King of Halloween Town, who must help reclaim the town from the mischievous
Oogie Boogie and his henchmen.  Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas:
Oogie's Revenge, developed by Capcom, will be available Halloween 2005 for
PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

    Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King -- Serving
as the video game prequel to the imaginative world Tim Burton introduced in
the film, this game tells the story of how Jack Skellington met Oogie Boogie
and saved Halloween.  Jack and his trusted pal Zero will embark on a journey
to locate the source of bugs invading Halloween Town.  With help from familiar
faces, such as Sally, the Mayor, and the inventions of Dr. Finklestein, Jack
discovers that the bugs are under the command of Oogie Boogie.  It's up to
Jack to rid the town of this new infestation and stop Oogie Boogie from
carrying out his evil plot.  Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The
Pumpkin King for Game Boy Advance will be available Halloween 2005.

    Original Console Game Content:
    KINGDOM HEARTS II -- In this sequel to the five million unit selling
original PlayStation 2 title, players will join Sora, Donald, and Goofy on
their continuing quest to find their friends and King Mickey. Haley Joel
Osment reprises his role as Sora and is joined by Ming-Na, who voices Mulan
and James Woods, who returns as the villain Hades, along with additional
celebrity voice talent.  In an effort to help Mulan and stop the villain
Hades' devious plots, Sora and friends will encounter countless dangers both
familiar and brand-new.  They are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters,
including the king himself!  Created and published by Square Enix, KINGDOM
HEARTS II for PlayStation 2 is currently in development.

    Disney Channel Titles:
    Kim Possible 3: Team Possible -- Kim Possible has teamed with Ron
Stoppable to battle evil villains such as Monkey/Gorilla Fist, Senor Senior,
Jr., Shego and the evil Dr. Drakken and save the world!  Players will switch
between Kim and Ron to master their unique gadgets, such as the Grappling
Hook, Sonic Mines, Rocket Rollerblades and more.  Single and multi-player
action will make for varied game play.  Collectible trading cards and un-
lockable mini-games featuring Rufus, the naked mole rat, keep the fun going.
Kim Possible 3 will be available for Game Boy Advance this summer.

    Lizzie McGuire 3: Homecoming Havoc -- Everybody's favorite girl-next-door
is back in a new micro-arcade game that calls for quick reflexes.  With
Homecoming rapidly approaching, Lizzie is determined to be crowned Homecoming
Queen.  Of course, Lizzie's archrival Kate wants the crown too.  In order to
win the affection of the student body and become popular enough to become
Homecoming Queen, Lizzie will need to complete over 100 different speed
challenges, plus compete in dance-offs with Kate to win the title.  Players
will build friendships to get past obstacles and gain popularity points on the
way to the homecoming dance.  Lizzie McGuire 3 will be available for Game Boy
Advance this summer.

    That's So Raven 2: Supernatural Style -- Raven is back in an all-new
adventure in which her psychic ability gets her into some wacky predicaments.
It will take the help of her friends and family -- Chelsea, Devon, Eddie, Cory
and Dad -- to bail her out.  This time, Raven's on her way to the season's
premiere fashion show, but is diverted in a series of hilarious escapades that
have her running from school to the mall, off to the zoo, a science fiction
convention and a concert.  Along the way, she needs to collect accessories to
complete her fashion line.  It will take clever disguises and insightful
premonitions to hit the runway in time!  Raven 2 will be available for Game
Boy Advance this summer.

    BVG will also showcase upcoming fall 2005 titles including Disney's The
Proud Family for Game Boy Advance, Kim Possible: Kimmunicator for Nintendo DS,
Lizzie McGuire & That's So Raven game for Nintendo DS, Cinderella's Dollhouse
of Dreams for PC, and Cinderella: Magical Dreams for Game Boy Advance.

    About Buena Vista Games
    Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive entertainment arm of The
Walt Disney Company.  The division publishes, markets and distributes a broad
portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment
worldwide.  The company also licenses properties and works directly with
third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to
market.  For more information, please log on to http://www.buenavistagames.com

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     CONTACTS:
     Buena Vista Games, Inc.
     Angela Emery
     818-553-3923

     Bender/Helper Impact
     Lindsay Plotkin
     (310) 694-3137
     lindsay_plotkin@bhimpact.com

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