Award-Winning Publisher ICE to Begin Broad Distribution of CD-ROM Titles in the U.S.; Company to Publish First Two CD-ROMs in Series Based on Works of Renowned Illustrator and Writer Robert Ingpen and Philip Wilkinson.

industry can be cooled down--all it takes is a little ICE. ICE Integrated Communications & Entertainment Inc. is about to change the world as we know it with the U.S. launch of its innovative and powerful The World on CD Series. These titles will undoubtedly be among the coolest available today.

ICE today announced that the first two tiles in the series, Ideas That Changed the World and Events That Changed the World will be widely distributed in the United States. These titles explore the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world. The company has several other entertainment and educational CD-ROMs under development, scheduled for release in 1996.

"We are very proud to bring The World on CD Series to the world market," said John Nicholls, chairman of ICE. "The success of Ideas in Canada has been overwhelming, both from critics and educators alike. We're certain that both titles will be received with the same great enthusiasm in the States."

ICE hits the U.S. market with 16 years of experience in digital design, development and production. The company, which originated in Toronto, is unparalleled in its creative and technical experience having designed and produced products in all areas of digital media--ranging from kiosks to interactive television.

Both Ideas That Changed the World and Events That Changed the World bring the user on a beautifully designed, media-rich journey into the past. As engaging and entertaining reference works, they appeal to a broad audience, offering something for every member of the family. Young children are attracted to the videos, puzzles, cartoons, and games, while students and older audiences find its historical content intriguing.

Ideas That Changed the World is the winner of the Design Award from San Francisco's Communication Arts Magazine. The title conveys a breadth of historical information in a creative and captivating manner. From the invention of the wheel to the automobile, the CD-ROM is a truly compelling look at many of the great ideas through history.

Events That Changed the World is similar to Ideas in its ability to make history come alive. The title benefits from the masterful design and graceful interface of Ideas while adding even more interactivity. Events focuses on sixty turning points in world history--from the Magna Carta to Einstein's theory of relativity--using multimedia to its fullest extent to motivate the user to find out more.

The interface of both Events and Ideas allows users to explore ideas randomly or through a predetermined path. In both cases, photographs, video clips, narration, special effects and sensational music enhance the journey through time. The World on CD Series is useful reference material, an essential educational tool, and an ongoing source of family entertainment.

ICE, based in Toronto and New York, is a leading global developer and publisher of interactive, media-rich entertainment and educational titles. ICE has sixteen years of experience in designing and developing innovative digital applications having worked with clients such as IBM, Apple, Bell South, Sybase, MCI, Warner Records, Nortel, Bell Canada and Stentor.

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