Unapix Films' 'My Brother the Pig'Begins Principle Photography.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 1998--Unapix Films, a division of Unapix Entertainment, Inc. (AMEX:UPX) has begun principle photography on the family comedy "MY BROTHER THE PIG," a co-production with Brimstone Entertainment, announced Unapix Films President Robert Baruc, executive producer of

Judge Reinhold ("Beverly Hills Cop" series), Scarlett Johanssen ("The Horse Whisperer"), Alex D. Linz ("Home Alone 3"), Eva Mendez ("Night at the Roxbury") and Romy Walthall top the cast in a story about a boy who turns into a real, live pig after encountering some magic crystals. His sister, her nerdy friend, her young nanny and her grandmother try desperately to concoct a potion to make him human again. MY BROTHER THE PIG also introduces Milton in the title role (Babe's second cousin on his mother's side).

Eric Fleming is directing MY BROTHER THE PIG from a screenplay by Matt Flynn. Michael Stone is Director of Photography. Phil Botana, Scott Vandiver and Dan Reardon are the producers.

Leading independent film and entertainment lender Imperial Entertainment Group, a division of Imperial Bank, is providing the financing.

Unapix Entertainment Inc. (AMEX: UPX/www.unapixent.com) is a global entertainment company specializing in producing, licensing and distributing market driven feature films, television programming and special interest home video in all media worldwide. The Company also distributes its products to specialized markets via the Internet and other new electronic media.