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July 3, 2003 — Official Press Release San Jose, CA - June 30, 2003 ComicsOne, America's favorite publisher of Hong Kong Kung Fu comics has recently announced the acquisition of yet another movie property for comic adaptation - Shaolin Soccer! In August 2003, Steven Chow's Shaolin Soccer will make its U.S. debut on the silver screen from Miramax Films and ComicsOne's own Shaolin Soccer vol. 1 will follow closely behind this hilarious kung fu comedy. At the creative helm of this action packed adventure is Hong Kong's Andy Seto of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Saint Legend fame. ComicsOne and Mr. Seto have come together to produce ComicsOne's first original comic book series. Shaolin Soccer will begin as two full-color graphic novels that will follow and expand on Steven Chow's award winning movie masterpiece. The Shaolin Soccer comic will retain the kung fu magic and laugh-out-loud comedy that has made the movie world-renowned. Young kung fu adept "Sing" is an honor bound disciple of the legendary Shaolin Temple. His sole goal in life is to find a way to package the philosophy and physical teachings of his beloved Shaolin kung fu so that contemporary masses can learn, benefit and apply these doctrines to their daily life. When he hooks up with a former soccer champion, he quickly realizes that the world's most popular sport may just be the vehicle to spread Shaolin kung fu all over the globe. But first he must assemble a team worthy of the Shaolin name. But his secular, out of shape former kung fu brothers are far from impressed with his idea. Kung fu action and sidesplitting comedy are heading your way! The Shaolin Soccer film has won numerous awards and critical acclaim including: Best Film, Best Director - 2002 Hong Kong Film Critics Association Best Film, Best Director, Best Young Director, Best Actor (Chow), Best Supporting Actor (Wong Yut Fei), Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Design - 2002 Hong Kong Film Awards. Availability Volume One of Shaolin Soccer will be available late August 2003. The full color 128page graphic novels will be priced at $13.95. Visit http://www.comicsone.com/shaolinSoccer/index.html for more detailed series information. About ComicsOne Corporation ComicsOne Corporation, is a publisher dedicated to bringing Asian graphic novels and related properties to a wider American audience through innovative means of content and delivery. ComicsOne publishes comics that attract a broad range of readers and interests, as well as satisfy longtime fans of the medium. With over 50 series in ebook and hardcopy format to choose from ComicsOne has something for everyone. ComicsOne was founded in December 1999 and is based in Fremont, CA.