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      In addition to the films above, in 2004 we developed and produced a CG animated television series for NBC called Father of the Pride. Father of the Pride is no longer airing, and we do not expect to produce a second season. HowWeDistribute,PromoteandMarketourFilms Distribution and Marketing In general, we have distributed and marketed our films in all media through our parent, DreamWorks Studios and its sub-distributors and fulfillment services providers in a manner that we believe has been consistent with general industry practice. Effective October 1, 2004, our distribution relationship has been governed by the Distribution Agreement we entered into with DreamWorks Studios. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, we granted to DreamWorks Studios the exclusive worldwide right to distribute all of our animated feature films and direct-to-video pictures completed and available for release through the later of (i) delivery of 12 animated feature films, beginning with Shark Tale, and (ii) December 31, 2010. In general, the term of the Distribution Agreement will be extended to the extent of the term, if longer, of any of DreamWorks Studios’ sub-distribution, servicing and licensing agreements that we pre-approve (such as DreamWorks Studios’ existing arrangements with Universal Studios, CJ Entertainment and Kadokawa Entertainment). In addition, even if we terminate our distribution relationship with DreamWorks Studios, our existing and future films generally will still be subject to the terms of those pre-approved agreements. The Distribution Agreement also grants DreamWorks Studios identical rights with respect to all animated feature films and direct-to-video pictures that we have previously released. The Distribution Agreement provides that DreamWorks Studios is responsible for advertising, publicizing, promoting, distributing and exploiting our animated feature films and direct-to-video pictures in a manner consistent with the customary and reasonable business practices of the motion picture industry and DreamWorks Studios’ prevailing and commercially reasonable practices. Specifically, the distribution, promotional and marketing services that DreamWorks Studios provides with respect to our theatrically released animated feature films are required to be substantially comparable to the distribution, promotional and marketing services provided by DreamWorks Studios in connection with the initial theatrical and home video release of our four most recent films. The cost to market and distribute feature films can be significant. In general, the cost to market and distribute a film for its worldwide theatrical release can range from $125 to $175 million. Additionally, the costs to market, distribute and duplicate a film for worldwide release in the home video market can be substantial and will vary depending on the number of units sold and the success of the films in the theatres. Distribution Agreement The following is a summary of the Distribution Agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K. This summary is qualified in all respects by such reference. Investors in our common stock are encouraged to read the Distribution Agreement. Term of Agreement and Exclusivity. Effective October 1, 2004, we entered into a Distribution Agreement with DreamWorks Studios, whereby we granted to DreamWorks Studios the exclusive worldwide right to distribute all of our animated feature films, including our previously released films, and direct-to-video films completed and available for release through the later of (i) delivery of 12 animated feature films, beginning with Shark Tale, and (ii) December 31, 2010, unless, in either case, terminated earlier as described below. In general, the term of the Distribution Agreement will be extended to the extent of the term, if longer, of any of DreamWorks Studios’ sub-distribution, servicing and licensing agreements that we pre-approve (such as DreamWorks Studios’ existing arrangements with Universal Studios, CJ Entertainment and Kadokawa Entertainment as described below). In addition, even if we terminate our distribution relationship with DreamWorks Studios, our existing and future films generally will still be subject to the terms of those 8

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