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ShopNBC To Unveil Fifth Painting in Thomas Kinkade Disney Dreams Collection

March 4, 2010

Thomas Kinkade, the so-called “Painter of Light,” will present the worldwide TV unveiling of the fifth piece of 12 in his “Disney Dreams Collection” on ShopNBC Thursday.

The newest Studio Masterwork premieres at 8 p.m.

ShopNBC will showcase the unveiling as well as other works by the artist in the show series, “Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light,” which features exclusive prints, limited editions, and new format releases. As part of the unveiling, Kinkade will reveal the theme and present the fifth part of the “Disney Dreams Collection.”

Thomas Kinkade

The show will also introduce new items from Kinkade, including new formats of the first four works in the Disney Dreams Collection: “Snow White Discovers the Cottage,” “Pinocchio Wishes Upon a Star,” “Tinker Bell and Peter Pan Fly to Neverland” and “Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream.”

“We are delighted to be the venue of choice for Thomas Kinkade’s worldwide release of his newest masterpiece in the Disney Dreams Collection,” said Kris Kulesza, ShopNBC’s senior vice president of merchandising. “We are thrilled to offer our customers beautiful artwork as we continue this partnership with one of today’s finest artists. This exciting event will provide Disney fans, Thomas Kinkade collectors, and our ShopNBC viewers the opportunity to add a limited edition work of art to their collection.”

Upcoming ShopNBC Exclusives from Kinkade include:

— “Snow White,” “Pinocchio,” and “Tinker Bell and Peter Pan” (K25558), images from the Disney Dreams Collection in gallery wrap canvas format.

— “Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream” (K34614), the fourth piece in the Disney Dreams Collection in gallery wrap canvas format.

— “Cobblestone Bridge,” “Cobblestone Brook,” and “Cobblestone Lane” (K34670), The old-world romance of cobblestone paths brought to life with Kinkade’s tranquil style.

— “Bridge of Hope” (K34776), custom framed and professionally matted print with certificate of authenticity.

“I am excited to unveil my newest Disney Dreams Collection image on ShopNBC’s progressive distribution channel,” Kinkade said in a canned statement. “Each painting in the series presents not just a scene from a classic Disney feature, but a vision of the entire movie in one image — what I like to call a narrative panorama. I look forward to bringing the story behind the fifth painting to life on ShopNBC, and seeing the instant reaction from viewers and collectors alike.”

Thomas Kinkade Co. publishes the work of Thomas Kinkade and distributes his art and related collectibles through independently owned galleries worldwide, an extensive network of branded and licensed dealers, and strategic marketing relationships with more than 70 licensees.

The company’s primary products are canvas and paper reproductions that feature Kinkade’s artistic unique use of light and his peaceful and inspiring themes. Kinkade, known as the “Painter of Lightâ„¢,” is the most collected living artist in U.S. history.