June 21, 2006
Airborne Inks Deal to Bring Growing Trend in Web Comics to Mobile Phones


Los Angeles, California, June 21, 2006 – Airborne Entertainment, a subsidiary of CYBIRD Co., Ltd., announced today a licensing deal with Blind Ferret Entertainment to bring popular web comics CTRL+ALT+DEL and Least I Could Do (LICD) to mobile phones.  A complete suite of mobile products capturing the humor and originality of both strips will be created by Airborne, starting with wallpapers, ring tones and ringback tones.  

CTRL+ALT+DEL and LICD have both emerged as huge success stories in the growing world of online comics with a combined 48 million site views monthly.  Of those users, 88% are males between the ages of 18 and 34, and members of Generation Z, considered the hi-tech generation.  “Both comics have a considerable reach, and extending these properties into the mobile world is sure to be a tremendous hit with fans” said Randy Waxman of Blind Ferret.

“Web comics are an ideal medium to bring to mobile because of the fervent fan base, unique characters and limitless supply of hilarious content,” said Airborne President Andy Nulman.  “Combine that with Airborne’s creativity and experience with properties like ‘Family Guy’ and you can understand why we are so excited by this deal.  My teenage sons are a lot more familiar with these web comic characters than they are with classic comic names like Spiderman or Superman.”

CTRL+ALT+DEL (www.ctrlaltdel-online.com) is a comic strip about two roommates and the video games around which their lives revolve.  Focusing on geek culture, video games and fanaticisms, CTRL+ALT+DEL even ventures into the extremes with a healthy dose of good old-fashioned insanity.  LICD (www.leasticoulddo.com) is an unapologetic politically incorrect and sometimes raunchy look at the sex-filled lives of five 20-something friends as they tackle work, relationships and each other, all from the viewpoint of a somewhat obsessed narcissist.

The content is expected to be available later this year on all major carriers. 

Airborne Entertainment Inc. A subsidiary of CYBIRD Co., Ltd., Airborne Entertainment is a leading provider and publisher of premier mobile entertainment content and applications, including games, images, video, ringtones, ringbacktones and informational content. Airborne's product portfolio consists of original and popular branded properties including, Family Guy™, Maxim ToGo™, SPEED TV Mobile™, NHL Mobile™, mary-kateandashley™, the Sprouse Bros™and Robotech™. Airborne's products are available across wireless carriers in North America and Europe and the company provides retailers and branded destinations the ability to reach mobile consumers directly via premium and promotional channels.

Blind Ferret Entertainment is an independent television and media production company with several series currently being produced. Blind Ferret’s projects reach out to various target audiences and also include web, print and film entities.