Billi Productions Ltd in Post-Production on Scotland's First Animated Feature Film "Sir Billi"

Sir Sean Connery Stars in New Animated Family Film, Scheduled for Completion Summer 2010

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 1, 2010 - Embarking on Scotland's first full-length animated feature
film, Glasgow-based Billi Productions Ltd and independent studio Glasgow
Animation have started post-production including final colorization, lighting
and rendering on the new animated family film "Sir Billi," it was announced
today by Sascha Hartmann, co-founder of Billi Productions Ltd. The production
team is also unveiling the first in a series of animation stills from the
film.

Hartmann is directing "Sir Billi" from a screenplay written by
his wife Tessa Hartmann, from an original story they developed together. John
Fraser is producing, with Sir Sean Connery serving as executive producer.

Expanded to a feature length CGI film from a 2006 short
concept, the heart-warming and hilarious adventure film "Sir Billi" features
an all-star cast including Academy Award(R) winner Sir Sean Connery in his
first ever animated voice-over role, and Tony Award(R) winner Alan Cumming.
All animation has been created in-house by the Glasgow Animation team of 60
creative professionals who have been hard at work since the inception of the
project and created proprietary technology specifically for the film. Having
developed a short film teaser using Maya software in 2005, the company then
developed and created a unique proprietary production pipeline in order to
complete a full-length feature. What began as a budgetary constraint proved
to be advantageous as the film now has a very distinctive look. Under the
direction of Sascha Hartmann, the small but highly skilled team is comprised
of Creative Technical Director Kevin McCormack, Supervising Head of Animation
Kenneth Chan and Head of GA Pipeline Federico Fiore.

Rich with authentic and discreetly embedded humorous details
from the Highland village scenes, the creative team also incorporated artwork
of Connery's wife, French artist Micheline Roquebrune, into Sir Billi's
cottage. Sascha Hartmann created a "Sir Billi" tartan for the film that was
exclusively manufactured by Lochcarron of Scotland, based in Hawick. The 'Sir
Billi' tartan fabric was woven over a period of ten weeks, then registered as
a member of the Scottish Tartans Authority, proving its authenticity for the
hero's real-life and film wardrobes.

Academy Award(R) nominated Scottish composer Patrick Doyle,
("Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "Sense and Sensibility"), created the
film's music score and also lends his voice as a key character in the film.
British singing legend Dame Shirley Bassey also joined the project to perform
the title track "Guardian of the Highlands," marking the first time Connery
and Shirley have worked together since the 1965 James Bond film "Goldfinger."

Scotland's first full length animated feature also showcases
the voice acting talents of Miriam Margolyes ("Harry Potter," "Romeo &
Juliet"), Alex Norton ("Pirates of the Caribbean," "Taggart"), Ford Kiernan
("Chewin' the Fat," "The Last Great Wilderness"), Barbara Rafferty ("The
Wicker Man," "River City"), Greg Hemphill ("Still Game," "Chewin the Fat"),
Kieron Elliot ("How to Train Your Dragon"), Ruby Wax, John Amabile, Larry
Sullivan, Chris Jai Alex and NYC night queen Amy Sacco.

Synopsis - "Sir Billi"

When tragedy strikes in the Scottish Highlands, there can be
only one man for the job - Sir William Sedgewick, aka Sir Billi (Sir Sean
Connery)! An adventure story about an inimitable Highland hero - a grandpa
and active senior skateboarding veterinarian who goes above and beyond the
call of duty fighting villainous policemen and powerful lairds in a battle to
save an illegal fugitive - Bessie Boo the beaver!

A roller coaster adventure, "Sir Billi" braves treacherous
ravines and hazardous gullies with his sidekick Gordon the Goat (Alan
Cumming) to save Bessie Boo and Wee Dave the rabbit as they hurtle down a
scenic yet perilous river.

A heart-warming and hilarious action packed family movie,
where thrilling car chases, heroic skydiving and daring stunts from this
octogenarian, fueled with encounters with a hostile submarine, will keep you
at the edge of your seat!

Behind the eccentric behavior of this dungaree attired
widower, he reveals a compassionate spirit with his unrivalled love for his
late wife. Is it too late for this endearing grandpa to find a new lady
friend once again? Will Lady Serena, his daughter and grandson Jake even
contemplate such a development from this adored Scot? Amongst it all in this
race against time, will Sir Billi get to Bessie Boo first?

Explore the powerful force of this international Highland
community, with its unrivalled landscapes, breathtaking scenery and hidden
secrets. Discover the power of the local people when they unite as one
against evil and embark on an expedition unlike any other.

Sir Sean Connery has been heavily involved in the making of
the film since its inception and was inspired to take on the lead role of
"Sir Billi" after being contacted by the husband and wife producing team who
forwarded a short demo reel of the endearing grandfather "Sir Billi" in
action. "We sent a DVD to Sir Sean via a mutual acquaintance and heard
nothing for a few weeks when suddenly the phone rang. It was Sir Sean
personally explaining that his grandchildren had taken the DVD from his home
and kept it. They loved it that much. 'If it's good enough for them, it's
good enough for me!' he said, and with that, we met a few weeks later when he
came to Scotland. "We've been working closely with him ever since," stated
Tessa Hartmann.

"I'm excited to be a part of this incredible film and
Scotland's first animated feature," said Connery. "'Sir Billi' is truly a
first class film, with an exceptional cast, and is sure to delight audiences
of all ages."

"We knew Sir Sean was perfect for the role of 'Sir
Billi"-being a true Scottish hero and also a grandfather," said Sascha
Hartmann. "Sir Billi is the quintessential fun, caring, family-focused
grandfather we all wish we could have!"

ABOUT BILLI PRODUCTIONS LTD

Billi Productions Ltd was founded in 2005 by Sascha and Tessa
Hartmann, Sir Sean Connery and John Fraser (investor), to own the copyright
and all film rights to the intellectual property that is 'Sir Billi.'
Production is being carried out by parent company Glasgow Animation Ltd., an
independent studio based just outside Glasgow. This small animation studio is
a wealth of young and ambitious creative talents who have produced Scotland's
first full length animated feature in-house.

To learn more about Billi Productions please visit:
www.billiproductions.com.

    Editor's Note:

    Key animation art images are available upon request.

    Contact: UK & EUROPE

    MEGGAN MCAULEY, PR MANAGER AT BILLI PRODUCTIONS LTD:

    T. +44-1236-826555
    M. +44-7785-285242
    E. meggan@billiproductions.com
    Contact: N. AMERICA

    SALLIE OLMSTED OR JESSICA BOYER AT ROGERS AND COWAN

    T. +1-310-854-8124 / 8141
    E-mail: solmsted@rogersandcowan.com / jboyer@rogersandcowan.com

Contact: UK & EUROPE: MEGGAN MCAULEY, PR MANAGER AT BILLI PRODUCTIONS LTD: T. +44-1236-826555, M. +44-7785-285242, E. meggan at billiproductions.com; Contact: N. AMERICA; SALLIE OLMSTED OR JESSICA BOYER AT ROGERS AND COWAN, T. +1-310-854-8124 / 8141, E-mail: solmsted at rogersandcowan.com / jboyer at rogersandcowan.com