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Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure The Never-Before-Seen Franklin Adventure is Available Exclusively From HBO Video On DVD May 22, 2007

New York, NY March 26, 2007– Franklin, the most popular turtle around, is set for an all new adventure when HBO Video releases the original movie, Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure DVD on May 22, 2007. Based on the celebrated Scholastic children’s books, Franklin the Turtle has become one of the most beloved children’s characters and is watched daily on Noggin, achieving ratings higher than Dora the Explorer. Parents especially love Franklin as his adventures are tons of fun and also instill wonderful values for their children. Franklin the Turtle goes to school, lives in a small village with his friends and loves learning about the world around him. The never-before-seen original movie, Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure will be available exclusively on DVD from HBO Video featuring the loveable turtle and his little friends.

Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure takes our turtle friend Franklin on holiday, where he gets a surprise visit from his Aunt Lucy, an explorer who loves to find archaeological treasures. Franklin’s Granny is delighted by this family reunion, which stirs up memories from her own childhood. She begins telling Franklin all the exciting details of her life, but also recants on the sad day when her parents died in a forest fire. The memory brings up another secret fact: Granny had hidden and buried a box filled with treasures long ago. Franklin is very intrigued by this hidden treasure. With the help of all of his friends along with Aunt Lucy and her headstrong goddaughter Samantha, Franklin goes on a mission to find his Granny’s treasure.

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Franklin Franchise Information
Franklin the Turtle was created by Brenda Clark (illustrator) and Paulette Bourgeois (writer). After the books became a huge hit, a television series based on the main character was born. The show has become a hit with pre-school aged children and has spawned into a DVD franchise. The previous feature, Franklin and the Green Knight, sold over 200,000 copies. Franklin and the Turtle is also featured in game, books and toys.

About HBO Video
HBO Video markets an extensive array of programs ranging from HBO's critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking series The Sopranos® and Sex and the City® to theatrical features such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the #1 romantic comedy of all time. The company's catalog contains hundreds of titles including the multiple Emmy Awardâ winning miniseries Band of Brothers, children's programs like I Spy, based on the best-selling book series, and innovative movies from HBO Films including Elephant, winner of the Palm D'Or, and Sundance Festival award winners American Splendor and Real Women Have Curves. Launched in 1984, HBO Video created a London-based international division in 2003 to capitalize on the rapidly expanding worldwide DVD market.