Motion International -- Coscient Group, CST.A -- Anticipates 25 Percent Revenue Growth in 1999-2000.

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 1999--

Just one month into its new fiscal year, Motion International (Coscient Group) (ME:CST.A.) (TSE:CST.A.) today announced that current and coming productions combined with distribution activities will bring the Company's revenues for the year ending July 31, 2000, to approximately C$145 million, an increase of 25 percent over figures for the previous year.

Strong growth in production

The Company has already signed production agreements totalling $95 million for youth and animation programming, international drama and products for the Canadian market. Of this amount, $87 million is slated for 1999-2000, and Motion International executives are pleased to see the signed production volume far surpassing 1998-1999 figures so early in the fiscal year.

These agreements represent 1,235 half-hour television programs for Canadian and foreign broadcasters and more than 150 live stage performances in Canada.

"We are very gratified by this growth in our activities," said Guy Crevier, President and Chief Executive Officer of Motion International. "These agreements at the outset of the year ensure that Motion International will be reporting strong revenues in 1999-2000. Furthermore," he added, "they prove the wisdom of the Company's strategic plan to focus its efforts in selected sectors, while retaining rights that enrich our catalogue."

Youth and Animation:

Productions totalling $21.5 million, of which $20 million slated for 1999-2000

Motion International announced that its youth and animation sector will grow by 27 percent in the current year and that these productions represent 23 percent of all production agreements announced today. This news is consistent with the Company's growth and value-creation strategy, as youth and animation products have excellent international market potential and lend themselves to strong brand merchandise and multimedia products.

Motion International will produce one animated feature and six animation series this year, as well as six youth series.

Production titles: Gaina, Papyrus, Fantomette, La Mouche, Marsupilami, La Famille Pirate, Xcalibur, Les Debrouillards, Dans une galaxie pres de chez-vous, Bonjour Madame Croque-Cerise, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Rockabye Bubble, Yaa! To The M@x.

International drama:

Productions totalling $31.5 million, of which $25 million slated for 1999-2000

Motion International also announced that in international drama, another strong global market sector, the Company will produce three movies and two series for U.S. broadcasters, while retaining rights for foreign territories. Figures for the productions announced today already match last year's total revenues for this sector. Productions in this high-potential niche represent 33 percent of all production agreements announced today.

Production titles: Little Men, Largo Winch, The Passion of Henriette, The Collector, Stilletto Dance.

Projects in negotiation, of which $15 million slated for 1999-2000

Motion International is currently negotiating other projects, of which $15 million is slated for 1999-2000. Including these projects, international drama sector revenues should reach $40 million in this fiscal year, representing overall growth of 64 percent.

Productions for the Canadian market: $42 million slated for 1999-2000

Motion International, the largest independent producer in Quebec and the second largest in Canada, has signed production agreements with the vast majority of Canadian broadcasters. Of the 19 programs scheduled for delivery, 11 are renewals, confirming broadcaster and viewer loyalty to products bearing the Motion International name and the Company's capacity to develop new projects. The production line-up includes variety and magazine shows, documentaries, television movies, teleromans and live stage shows.

Television titles: TAG, Haute Surveillance, Dr. Lucille, Task Force, Sous le Signe du Lion, Allo Docteur, Cine-cure, Les Copines d'abord, Eros et compagnie, Eros, Sortie gaie, Cap Aventure, La Fin du monde est a 7 heures, Flash, 2000 ans de bogues, Les Francs-Tireurs, La nouvelle aventure de Jacques Villeneuve, Les grandes peurs de l'an 2000, Musica.

Stage shows: Notre-Dame de Paris, Louise Attaque, Stephane Rousseau.

Distribution revenues of some $43 million

Motion International continues to lead the way in domestic and foreign distribution with projected sales of $43 million in 1999-2000, representing growth of 25 percent. This performance will stem chiefly from the sale of Motion International products in international markets and the three sectors where the Company operates in distribution: Canadian television, through its co-venture with Twentieth Century Fox (FOX/MOTION); theatrical films, notably as the distributor of Dreamworks productions in Quebec; and merchandising, through KidsMotion, which markets Barney and other product lines in Canada.

The results disclosed in this release are subject to possible adjustments as a result of normal year-end review and annual audit process. The Company's operating and financial results for the year ended July 31, 1999 are expected to be released in late October.

The statements made in this release concerning the Company's future prospects are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may prevent expected future results from being achieved.