Zondervan and Inspired By Media Group Produce Accessible and Culturally
                        Relevant Bible Dramatization

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Zondervan, the world's
leading Christian communications company, and Inspired By Media Group have
released Inspired By ... The Bible Experience, the most ambitious audio
dramatization of the Bible ever recorded. The Bible comes to life through
the voices of more than 200 world-renowned celebrities, renowned clergy and
Christian leaders, and notable personalities including Samuel L. Jackson as
God, Blair Underwood as Jesus, Angela Bassett as Esther and Cuba Gooding,
Jr. as Judas. Inspired By ... The Bible Experience is now available in
stores nationwide, and audio samples and behind-the-scenes trailers are
available at http://www.zondervan.com/BibleExperience .
    "While audio Bibles have been around for decades, none have truly
captured the enthusiasm or spirit of the ancient text. Inspired By ... The
Bible Experience draws listeners inside the Bible with the quality of a
major motion picture," said Paul Caminiti, vice president and publisher of
Bibles for Zondervan. "The personalities, sound effects and original
musical score make this audio recording the freshest, most compelling and
thoroughly modern way to learn and understand the Bible."
    Zondervan partnered with Inspired By Media Group's award-winning
producers to create an audio experience that combined the Today's New
International Version (TNIV) Bible translation, the most accessible and
readable version to date, with the finest vocal talent working today, a
cinematic score, unparalleled sound design and the highest production
value. With more than 1,500 recording hours logged over more than 100 days,
production of the New Testament wrapped this past summer and the product
has now released to stores.
    Inspired By ... The Bible Experience audio Bible features a cross-
generational roster of talent representing a wide variety of entertainment
genres and personalities. Other voices include Charles Dutton, Kirk
Franklin, Faith Evans, Tisha Campbell Martin, Eriq LaSalle, Robert
Guillaume and Tatyana Ali.
    "I am proud to be a part of this landmark project that has afforded me
the opportunity to collaborate with so many of my peers to bring this
unique and timely version of the Bible to the global marketplace," said
Blair Underwood.
    Inspired By ... The Bible Experience currently contains the New
Testament, with the entire Bible scheduled for release in fall 2007.
Retailing for $49.99, the release also includes a bonus DVD that features a
behind-the- scenes "making of" video.
    "Inspired By ... The Bible Experience begins with the ancient writings
of the Bible and presents it orally, the same way most people have
interacted with the Bible through the centuries," continues Caminiti. "But
the production is a contemporary rendition, combining Hollywood's finest
talent with the latest sound design. We anticipate scores of people
connecting with the Bible in a fresh, compelling way."
    About Inspired By Media Group
    Branded by its signature banner Inspired By ... , Inspired By Media
Group, Inc., is committed to serving the faith-based and general markets by
creating family oriented products that are culturally relevant in scope.
With more than a combined 40 years in the convergent areas of music,
television, film, theater, literature, new media and technology, the
company is an industry leader in delivering contemporary multimedia
products. Visit Inspired By Media Group on the Web at
http://www.inspiredby.com .
    About Zondervan
    Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, is the leading
Christian communications company in the world. The company produces Bibles,
books, new media products, and children's products from its Zonderkidz
group. Visit Zondervan on the Web at http://www.zondervan.com .