In 2005, Buena Vista Games (BVG) expanded its ability to create and develop great games by acquiring two important game-development studios. Additionally, BVG continues to broaden its portfolio as evidenced by the acquisition of the rights to TUROK,a popular comic book and video game franchise currently in development for 2006.

BVG's handheld gaming business grew with the release of Game Boy Advance titles based on hit Disney Channel shows, BVG also published an extensive portfolio of handheld and console video games based on Chicken Little and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The much anticipated sequel to the smash hit, Kingdom Hearts, will be available on shelves around the world in 2006.

In 2005, the Muppets appeared in everything from the Tribeca Film Festival to the windows of chic European boutique, Colette. After starring in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz and releasing The Muppet Show: Season One DVD, the Muppets' next big adventure is the celebration of Kermit's 50th anniversary. The festivities kicked off in September in the small town of Kermit, Texas, followed by a worldwide tour that will take the famous frog to destinations big and small throughout 2006.