Disney Adds a Touch of Magic to Computer Crafting and Home Publishing Projects

Disney Mickey and Friends Software From SierraHome Brings Disney Characters To Home Publishing May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Home(TM), the home productivity software division of Vivendi Universal Publishing's Sierra On-Line, today announced the release of the newest addition to the popular Print Artist(R) series of home publishing products, Disney Mickey and Friends software. The Disney Mickey and Friends software marks the first time Disney Interactive has licensed Disney content for use in a home publishing software product targeted specifically to adult users. Print Artist, the crafter's choice in home publishing software, has long been a favorite among users because of its creative flexibility, user-friendly interface and easy-to-navigate tutorial.

The addition of 2500 classic Disney character pieces of art allows families and Disney enthusiasts to incorporate their favorite characters into personal-crafting or home-publishing projects. Users can choose from more than 500 pre-designed layouts and affordably customize entire birthday-party sets, gift bags, wrapping paper, gift boxes, clock faces and much more. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto and their friends all are represented in the Disney Mickey and Friends software.

"We've always been proud of the creative flexibility Print Artist allows its users, and now that flexibility has been taken to new heights," said Anne Boswell, senior vice president of marketing for SierraHome. "With the addition of beloved Disney characters to our Print Artist software, millions of Disney fans can now affordably create crafts featuring Disney characters."

Downloadable Content Packages
The Disney Mickey and Friends software will feature downloadable projects that enable users to integrate additional Disney content from the PrintArtist.com/disney website. Users simply click the option to download additional artwork and they are transported to www.PrintArtist.com/disney where they can choose new art images, templates and projects.

Comprehensive and Intuitive Home Publishing Software
The Disney Mickey and Friends software operates using the popular Print Artist engine that allows users to work on several projects simultaneously, with the ability to open an unlimited number of documents at once. The helpful tutorial, intuitive interface and drag-and-drop technology make the software easy to use. Movable toolbars deliver a more flexible workspace for maximum creativity, while unlimited "undo" and "redo" give users confidence and the ability to avoid mistakes.

The "snap-to guidelines" enable Print Artist users to design with precision. Disney Mickey and Friends software also offers layering technology that allows users to re-color any non-character graphic on their print project or to print only certain layers. Character graphics can also be proportionately re-sized to fit individual projects. Sophisticated Print Artist layering capabilities are on par with those of professional artist software programs, empowering users to design with unlimited layers of graphics, background and text.

Pricing, Availability and System Requirements
Disney Mickey and Friends software is available on CD-ROM for an estimated street price of $29.95. The product is available at most software retailers, online at www.sierrahome.com, or by calling 800-757-7707. System requirements include: Windows(R) 98/95/NTw/SP4, ME and 2000, Pentium(R) 200 or better with 32 MB RAM and 300 MB free hard disk space.

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SOURCE Sierra On-Line, Inc.