HarperCollins Publishers and Fox Atomic Announce Graphic Novel Publishing Imprint; Four Graphic Novels Planned for Release in 2007 Based on Fox Atomic Theatrical Releases and Original Content

The structure of the deal allows all creative direction to comefrom Fox Atomic Comics, with all publishing rights to graphic novelsbeing handled exclusively by HarperCollins. In addition, HarperCollinswill concentrate their marketing efforts on in-store merchandising,while Fox Atomic Comics will extend awareness via online, regional,media and theatrical-based promotions.

"With a focus on high-quality, creative product, we hope to makeFox Atomic Comics a destination for top-tier writers, artists,filmmakers and content creators to develop and publish high-endgraphic novels through the brand," said Peter Rice, President of FoxAtomic. "Our creative strengths coupled with HarperCollins' publishingexpertise will enable us to effectively establish ourselves in themarketplace."

"Fox Atomic Comics has put together a truly impressive group ofcreative minds to establish an exciting slate of graphic novels forrelease in 2007," said Jane Friedman, President and CEO ofHarperCollins Publishers Worldwide. "Through this deal, we lookforward to expanding our brand in the rapidly growing graphic novelmarket and within the core demographic of 16-34 year old male genrefans."

Fox Atomic Comics plans on releasing four graphic novels in 2007,based on upcoming theatrical films as well as original content. Thefirst title slated for release is "28 Days Later: The Aftermath" (dueout Spring 2007), written by Steve Niles ("30 Days of Night,""Criminal Macabre," "Wake the Dead," "The Creeper") and edited byJimmy Palmiotti (Publisher/Editor of Event Comics and Marvel Knights),which bridges the gap between the original film and its sequel, "28Weeks Later." Next up will be "The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning,"inspired by Wes Craven's film "The Hills Have Eyes" and the upcomingsequel "The Hills Have Eyes 2." Due out fall 2007 is "The NightmareFactory," adapted from the anthology series by Thomas Ligotti, whichwill be a recurring anthology series of one to three separate horrortales per novel. Additional title(s) will be announced shortly.

About Fox Atomic

Fox Atomic is a culturally branded entertainment company thatproduces and markets theatrical movies and digital content targetingthe 17-24 year old demographic across all media platforms, with a goalto produce and acquire eight films per year focusing on a mix ofgenres. Fox Atomic has its own production and marketing operations,while films are distributed by Twentieth Century Fox. Fox Atomic wascreated in 2006 as a unit of Fox Filmed Entertainment.

About HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins is one of the leading English-language publishers inthe world and is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NYSE:NWS, NWS.A)(ASX:NWS, NWSLV). Headquartered in New York, the company haspublishing groups in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australasia. Itspublishing groups include the HarperCollins General Books Group,HarperCollins Children's Books Group, Zondervan, HarperCollins UK,HarperCollins Canada, HarperCollins Australia/New Zealand andHarperCollins India. You can visit HarperCollins Publishers on theInternet at http://www.harpercollins.com.