EXHIBIT 23.1

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                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


The Board of Directors
NewStar Media Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report incorporated herein by reference and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.



KPMG LLP

/s/ KPMG LLP



Los Angeles, California

July 7, 1999