Krofft Brothers Creations Join MySpace

LOS ANGELES, July 10: MySpace has launched an exclusive
branded channel with Sid and Marty Krofft, the creators of several children’s
shows from the ‘70s and ‘80s.

The World of Sid and Marty Krofft channel on MySpaceTV will
feature three- to five-minute condensed episodes from seven series, including H.R.
Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Sigmund
and the Sea Monsters and Lidsville, along
with their theme songs, in addition to news briefs about the Kroffts. In the
future, the channel also will contain exclusive interviews with the directors,
behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes.

Krofft properties have seen a recent resurgence, including
an upcoming Universal Pictures film based on the Land of the Lost, set for release in July 2009.

Josh Brooks, the VP of marketing for MySpace, said: “The
minds of the Krofft brothers have dazzled people for generations. The resulting
works are entertainment institutions. By bringing this content (in short- and
long-form pieces) to MySpaceTV, we are opening their work and legacy to
millions of people who may not otherwise have been exposed to the mad genius of
these iconic creators. It’s another example of how household names are making
MySpace their home on the web and taking control and using the community on
MySpace for new content options.”

The Kroffts join a roster of partners and original content
on MySpaceTV that includes BBC Worldwide, The Onion News Network, LonelyGirl15, Prom Queen, National Geographic, quarterlife, The New York Times, TMZ.com, Atomic Wedgie, FOX’s IGN Entertainment
and SiTV.

—By Jackie Stewart