"Good News" For Bible Boat DVD Fans
Cornerstone Studios goes into Production on New Episodes
of Critically Acclaimed Half-Hour Show


Modesto, CA June 12, 2006 — Following the critical success of the first episode of The Bible Boat, children’s DVD producers Eric Raingruber and Sean Stencil announced the commencement of production on episodes two and three. Each show teaches several Bible verses and key Bible concepts with the use of original storytelling, puppetry, colorful sets, music and animation. Each episode focuses on a different theme such as forgiveness in episode one, the Good News in number two and why worry in episode three.

“We wanted to fill a real need by producing top quality children’s programming, while helping children memorize Bible verses and understand key Bible concepts,” says Raingruber. High production values and clever writing have garnered the first show six awards and several “thumbs up” from critics.

“Virtually everyone who buys episode one comes back for more shows. Now parents and children will have two more installments to enjoy,” says Stencil. Episodes two and three will be available in the spring of 2007. Episode four, five and six are already in the works for release by Christmas of 2007.

What started out as a dream more than ten years ago has become an award-winning reality today. In 1995 producers Raingruber and Stencil, along with Director of Photography Hugh Litfin, began discussing plans for a puppet show concept that would teach viewers biblical concepts through top-quality storytelling and high-end production values. “We shot some elaborate tests of sets and puppets, but the timing for the show never seemed right,” says Raingruber of the show’s development.

The show went through various iterations over the years, but it wasn’t until Raingruber was teaching his children to memorize Bible verses that the show’s hook really developed. “The day my two-year old daughter and three-year-old son could recite all of Psalm 23, I realized I needed to be producing shows that did more than simply reinforce the golden rule. I needed to inspire a love for God’s word,” remembers Raingruber.

The Bible Boat is a half-hour DVD series, which takes a warm-hearted and wacky approach to the best- selling book of all time, teaching Bible memorization and biblical principles through the use of entertaining songs, comedy and creative repetition. Its high production values, colorful sets, cast of lovable characters and tongue-in-cheek storytelling make The Bible Boat uniquely enchanting for both children and adults.

The Bible Boat is a half-hour DVD series, which takes a warm-hearted and wacky approach to the best- selling book of all time, teaching Bible memorization and biblical principles through the use of entertaining songs, comedy and creative repetition. Its high production values, colorful sets, cast of lovable characters and tongue-in-cheek storytelling make The Bible Boat uniquely enchanting for both children and adults.

What Reviewers Have to Say. . .

“What a joy it is to be surprised by good storytelling. The Bible Boat commands attention the instant you start playing it. It is very clever. The dialogue is excellent, and the biblical references are highlighted in unique ways.

Dr. Ted Baehr, Movieguide®

“Will keep kids laughing... This is a wholesome edutainment about the Bible.”

Dave Lukens, The Dove Foundation®

“The Bible Boat is professionally produced, well thought through, biblically accurate and refreshing.”

David Oates, Pastor, Christ Community Church

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About Contacting Cornerstone Studios

For quotes or to interview Cornerstone Studios’ principal producers, contact Eric Raingruber at (209) 484-0170 cell, or e-mail e@cstudios.net. For program TV/DVD licensing and for DVD volume orders, contact David Balsiger at (970) 663-3820/ dwbalsiger@ultrasys.net. Consumer direct orders for DVDs may be placed online at www.cornerstonefilms.com. For more information on Cornerstone Studios DVD programs, visit www.cornerstonefilms.com. Retailers may order Cornerstone Studios programs directly by calling (209) 521-9389 / www.cornerstonefilms.com.

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David W. Balsiger
Vice President/Senior Producer
Email: dwbalsiger@ultrasys.net
Phone: (970) 663-3820

Ann Strauss
Publicist
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Phone: (970) 635-0806


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