Co-founder of Sandpiper Networks and Inventor of `TrueNames' File Identification Technology Ron Lachman Joins Altnet as Chief Scientist.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002

Altnet CEO Kevin Bermeister announced today that Ron Lachman, inventor of the TrueNames file identification method and co-founder of Sandpiper Networks, has been appointed Altnet's chief scientist, a new position. In addition to granting Altnet an exclusive license to the TrueNames patent for peer-to-peer applications, Lachman will also provide strategic and technical guidance on Altnet's distributed computing initiatives.

"Ron played a significant role in the commercialization of the Internet, with his technical developments and early investments in TCP/IP and Unix technologies," said Bermeister. "He adds a new level of technical and business perspective to our management team, and our exclusive license of his TrueNames patent for use in peer-to-peer networks gives us a tremendous competitive advantage over other distributed computing initiatives."

TrueNames is a method of identifying data based on the actual data contents, rather than by their name, origin, location, address, or other information that can easily be changed. A unique identifier, or hash, is assigned to the data using an algorithm in a patented process. Networking applications can use the hash to identify files correctly, eliminate unnecessary redundancies and operate more efficiently. TrueNames can also be used to periodically synchronize information on distributed systems.

"Distributed computing and peer-to-peer networking are the future of the Internet since they remove the bottlenecks inherent to the client/server environment," Lachman said. "I share Altnet's vision to create a massive, worldwide, distribution network that significantly lowers the costs of online distribution by making it easier for peers to get non-infringing content from each other rather than a central source. TrueNames identifiers will play a key role in managing the flow of content on Altnet's distributed network to derive the greatest possible efficiencies and to improve the maintenance of legitimate content standards on the web."

Lachman co-developed and patented the TrueNames file identification method in 1994 and granted a license for the patent to Digital Island now part of Cable & Wireless.

Earlier in his career he owned a network and systems software-consulting group, Lachman Associates, which jointly developed NFS(TM) and created the Lachman Streams TCP(TM) that became bundled with the UNIX(TM) operating system. Lachman Associates was sold to Eastman Kodak's Interactive Systems Corp. subsidiary in 1989. He served as executive vice president at Interactive Systems and headed the business unit for four years.

When he left Interactive Systems Corp., Lachman co-founded Praxsys, which developed a WABI product to emulate Microsoft Windows on Unix. Sun Microsystems acquired Praxsys in 1992.

Lachman returned to technology consulting in 1994 and has since served as a senior advisor and board member for many different distributed computing and Internet commerce technology companies. He will continue his consulting projects while working with Altnet.

About Altnet

Altnet is the first peer-to-peer network created to give consumers easy access to secure content that originates from content owners. The company's TopSearch product integrates with applications and web sites via the Internet allowing content owners to purchase keyword search terms that direct users to their secure content. Altnet also provides cost-effective bandwidth functions for enterprise customers and content owners. Altnet is a subsidiary of Brilliant Digital Entertainment (AMEX:BDE).

About Brilliant Digital Entertainment

Brilliant Digital Entertainment, Inc. (AMEX:BDE) is a developer of 3D rich media advertising and content creation technologies for the Internet. It sells its b3d Studio toolset which is targeted for use by studios, production houses, web content suppliers and advertising agencies to produce entertainment, advertising and music content for consumers distributed over the Internet. Brilliant also licenses its ad serving technology to the web-based advertising industry. Find out more at www.brilliantdigital.com.

For further information, please contact Robin Gore at 818/615-1500 X528 or [e-mail].

Information about Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that relate to (i) the competitive advantage derived from the TrueNames patent, (ii) the future demand for distributed computing and peer-to-peer networking, (iii) the lower distribution costs that can be achieved using a peer-to-peer network, and (iv) other projections, events or performance are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including (a) Brilliant's ability to implement and commercialize a peer-to-peer network utilizing the TrueNames patent, (b) Brilliant's ability to raise capital to finance Altnet, (c) the existence of competitive applications, (d) the availability of high quality content for free on peer-to-peer networks, (e) consumer's willingness to pay for content on peer-to-peer networks, and (f) those factors set forth in Brilliant's most recently filed Form 10-KSB and Form 10-QSB reports which are available from Brilliant Digital Entertainment's Investor Relations department and may be obtained by calling or writing to Robin Gore, at 818/615-1500 X528 or [e-mail].