The New Family Holiday Classic From the Creators of``The Prince of Egypt''; ``JOSEPH: KING...

Entertainment Editors

GLENDALE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--July 27, 2000

DreamWorks' First Animated Feature To Debut Exclusively

on Video & DVD Releases On November 7, 2000

Stellar Voice Talent Includes Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill,

Steven Weber

From the creators of the Academy Award(c)-winning(1) box-office hit "The Prince Of Egypt" comes an all-new animated movie, DreamWorks' "JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS," debuting exclusively on home video and DVD November 7.

Produced by DreamWorks' feature film animation studio -- in the tradition of "The Prince Of Egypt," 1999's #1 best-selling holiday video and the third best-selling video of the year -- "JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS" is a stirring and inspirational motion picture based on one of the most classic stories of all time.

Close to three years in the making, this epic adventure features the stellar voice talents of Ben Affleck ("Shakespeare In Love," "Armageddon"), Mark Hamill ("Star Wars"), Steven Weber ("At First Sight," TV's "Wings"), and Judith Light (TV's "Who's The Boss?").

"JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS" also features five all-new songs brought to life by the singing talents of Jodi Benson, who immortalized "The Little Mermaid"; multi-award-winning singing sensation David Campbell; and Grammy Award winner and music industry legend Maureen McGovern.

"JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS" is priced at $24.99 for the VHS and $26.99 for the DVD. Street date is Nov. 7 and prebook is Sept. 11, 2000.

DVD

In keeping with their proven track record of producing top-rated DVDs, DreamWorks Home Entertainment has worked with the filmmakers to create fantastic bonus programming for this DVD premiere. Including features for the entire family, the DVD will have fun sing-along songs programming, and a DVD-ROM component offering an interactive trivia game and downloadable activity sheets, coloring sheets and holiday cards. In addition, there will be cast and crew bios, production notes, theatrical marketing materials and other surprises.

"JOSEPH" Film Synopsis

Based on a classic tale known the world over, "JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS" is a stirring story of family and forgiveness. An inspiring musical adventure, "JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS" retells the fascinating story of a boy whose extraordinary gift of seeing the future in his dreams sparks a deep division in his family. The jealousy of his brothers sends Joseph to faraway Egypt, where he is suddenly thrown into a world of high adventure, hidden intrigue and blossoming romance. In this new land, the Pharaoh enlists Joseph to interpret his royal dreams and save Egypt from disaster. Joseph is rewarded with honor and status, and as he rises to power, Joseph finds love and happiness. But when a sudden twist of fate reunites Joseph with his brothers, Joseph must face decisions of forgiveness.