From correspondents in Delhi, India, 08:50 PM IST

DQ Entertainment plc (“DQE”), the AIM listed, India based animation entertainment company, today announces that it has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certification effective from 9th June 2008 by Det Norske Veritas, the leading international certification body.

DQE is the first animation company in India to receive certification from DNV, demonstrating the Company’s long term commitment to comply with rigorous requirements to consistently improve whilst producing quality animation and gaming products.

Certification is valid for the following product/ service range:

· Development & Production of 2D traditional animation

· Flash animation

· 3D Animation

· 3D Gaming art & animation

Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman & CEO of DQE Group said, “DQE concentrates on adhering to rigorous quality procedures in all its day-to-day operations. ISO certification supports our pursuit for continuous improvement and on-going commitment to provide our customers with assurance of quality of service. In addition, certification demonstrates to our clients our ability to meet internationally recognized standards for integrity and competence, highlighting DQE’s position as one of the most-respected animation studios in the world. Our success in achieving recognition is due to the tremendous dedication and team work of our employees.”

Recent awards & recognitions achieved by DQ Entertainment:

• Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific Award, 2006 & 2007
• Emmy Award for Tutenstein, TV series on Discovery, 2007
• International Manga & Anime Festival for Animation, Skyland, 2006
• Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India Award, 2006
• Gandhi Medal, Unesco Jury Award for Sachi, Ciak Junior Festival 2006 &2007
• Pulicenella Award, Best TV Series Award for Action & Adventure, Skyland
• BAF Award, Best Animated Feature Film for Choose Your Own Adventure, 2006

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