Humorist Personas Bozo The Clown and Laurel and Hardy Added to Corbis' Rights Roster

SEATTLE (September 06, 2006) "" Corbis (www.corbis.com), today announced it is has added humorist personas Bozo The Clown and Laurel and Hardy to its Rights Representation roster. With the additions of Bozo the Clown and Laurel and Hardy, Corbis Rights Representation can now give its clients access to the world's most famous clown and one of the most heralded comedic duos of all-time.

Bozo The Clown's spirit and legacy have no equal in the clowning business. So much so, the term "Bozo" literally became part of the cultural lexicon. Some might say that Laurel and Hardy were "Bozos" too, as no other comedy team has achieved the international appeal and adoration that Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have.

"We are extremely excited to be able to add Bozo The Clown and Laurel and Hardy to our already deep and diverse library," said Curtis Bowden, vice president, Rights Services and Motion, Corbis. "Whether looking for still images or footage for a campaign, Corbis' unprecedented relationship with third-party rights holders, including major studios, celebrities and publishers, enables us to keep clearances moving along quickly for our clients."

With over 50 years of fun and laughter, more than 200 million fans in markets as diverse as the United States, Mexico, Greece, Australia, South East Asia and Brazil, Bozo The Clown remains an international symbol of hilarity, love and the child in us all. Bozo The Clown's broad, international appeal affords Corbis Right Representation's customers the ability to develop global campaigns that have humor and consistency.

Laurel and Hardy's steady rise from humble vaudevillian beginnings to international, slapstick comedy movie stars has given them a lasting legacy that symbolizes partnership and the American dream. The pair is considered to be the most famous partner act in cinema history, and the demand for the use of their likeness is greater today than ever.

Corbis Rights Representation represents some of the world's most iconic celebrities and media content partners. Rights Representation exclusively represents the name, image and likeness rights of many Hollywood legends and world-renowned innovators and can quickly provide both content and the right to use them for campaigns and projects.

More on Corbis Rights Representation: www.corbis.com/rightsrepresentation

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Dan Perlet
Sr. Manager, Media & Analyst Relations
+1-212-375-7355
dan.perlet@corbis.com