Video: Danimals(R) Invites Kids to Create Videos for the Chance to Meet Dylan and Cole Sprouse and Win $10,000

Stars of Disney Channel’s Hit Series ‘The Suite Life on Deck’ Come on Board To Help Launch Danimals(R) Crush Cups(TM)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 8 /PRNewswire/ — What makes your day extraordinary? The great taste of Dannon(R) Danimals? Meeting your favorite stars? Ten Grand? How about all three? Dannon is teaming up with Dylan and Cole Sprouse, stars of the Disney Channel’s “Suite Life on Deck,” to give one Danimals fan a chance to meet the brothers in Hollywood and win $10,000. From April 6 through June 28, 2009, kids ages 15 and under can submit a video on www.Danimals.com showing how Danimals transforms their ordinary day into an extraordinary day.

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“A good entry would highlight why you love Danimals and how it makes your day more fun,” advised Cole Sprouse. “Just be creative and have fun, and trust me, we’ll see it in the video!”

Kids can submit a video using promotion codes found on specially marked packages of both Danimals Smoothies and new Danimals Crush Cups(TM), the latest addition to Danimals line of great-tasting and nutritious offerings, or get a free promotion code at www.danimals.com. All Danimals products are made with Only the Good Stuff(TM) — that means no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, and no high-fructose corn syrup. All Danimals also provide a good source of Calcium, and Vitamin D with great taste and a smooth, creamy texture.

“My brother and I love Danimals Crush Cups because they’re delicious and easy to eat on the go, whether we’re on the set of our show or meeting up with friends,” Dylan Sprouse said.

About the Promotion

Each week during the promotion, Danimals fans can use a promotion code to log on to vote for one video entry to be selected as a finalist, and each finalist will win a video camera. At the end of the entry period, the Sprouse twins and Danimals will choose the grand-prize winner from the ten fan-selected finalists. The grand-prize winner will receive $10,000 and a trip to Hollywood to meet Cole and Dylan. In addition, the winning video will be posted on the Danimals Web site. Contestants must have a parent’s permission to enter and all the videos should show safe behavior, be respectful and not obscene. For complete entry rules, visit www.danimals.com.

“Cole and Dylan are always finding ways to make their day more exciting so it’s no surprise they love the Danimals CrushCup,” said Marc Jove, Senior Vice President of Marketing. “We can’t wait to see what Danimals fans do in their videos when they use their imaginations and have fun.”

About Danimals and The Dannon Company

Kids want snacks that are fun and taste great and parents want snacks that are good for their kids. The Dannon(R) Danimals(R) family of lowfat yogurt and smoothies is filled with tasty fruity flavors in drinkable smoothies and now CrushCups — with so many flavors and varieties to choose from, kids will never get bored.

More information about Dannon Danimals, including complete nutrition information for each variety and flavor, is available at www.danimals.com.

The Dannon Company is America’s founding national yogurt company and continually leverages its expertise to develop and market innovative cultured fresh dairy products in the United States. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Dannon has plants in Minster, OH, Fort Worth, TX, and West Jordan, UT and produces approximately 100 different types of flavors, styles and sizes of cultured fresh dairy products. Dannon is a subsidiary of Groupe Danone, one of the world’s leading producers of packaged foods and beverages. Groupe Danone’s mission is to bring health through tasty, nutritious and affordable food and beverage products to as many people as possible. Dannon is the top-selling brand of yogurt products worldwide, sold under the names Dannon and Danone.

With a strong commitment to high-quality, wholesome, nutritious and innovative products, The Dannon Company is committed to encouraging healthy eating and healthy living. Groupe Danone is a recognized leader for its contributions to nutrition and health and was ranked best in class in a 2008 JPMorgan & Insight Investment study about the response of the world’s largest food companies to obesity and health-related concerns. This commitment is also illustrated through The Dannon Company’s support of the Dannon Institute, an independent, non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting research, education, and communication about the links between nutrition, diet and health. For more information, please visit www.dannon.com.

About Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Dylan and Cole Sprouse are currently in production on “The Suite Life on Deck” the spin-off show to “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” The show premiered in September 2008, and is currently the highest rated show on the Disney channel. The series follows Zack (Dylan) and Cody (Cole) aboard a luxurious cruise liner as they are enrolled in a semester-at-sea program.

Dylan and Cole made their acting debut in the Adam Sandler movie Big Daddy. They are also known for their television appearances as Brett Butler’s youngest child on “Grace Under Fire” and as David Schwimmer’s son, Ben Geller, in “Friends.”

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