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VANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / November 2, 2016 - Network Media Group Inc. ("Network" or "the Company") (TSX: NTE.V) is pleased to announce that production will commence immediately on a feature documentary on Sam Kinison, the late comedian known for his acerbic wit and intense stand-up comedy routines. Network and the Estate of Sam Kinison are working together on the film, which will delve deeper than ever before into the life and legacy of this famed comedian. The documentary is the latest in a series of films produced by Network on the world's most iconic individuals, and will be distributed to a global audience on multiple platforms in 2017.
"Network's past success in the realm of comedy has our entire team excited at the opportunity to produce a film on Sam Kinison that will portray the eccentric nature and pure genius of one of the comedy world's most respected originals," said producer, Derik Murray.
"I am thrilled to be working with Network Entertainment to tell the story that's been waiting to be told of my brother who, from a young age, was destined to follow his own path," stated Bill Kinison, brother and former manager of the late comedian, "To the legion of Sam's loyal fans, get ready for a deep dive into his world of sex, drugs and rock-n-roll".
"We have been putting the pieces in place to reintroduce Sam Kinison and his incredible talent to the world", added Bill Schwartz, manager for the Sam Kinison brand, "As part of that plan, this feature documentary project with Network Entertainment was a high priority for us, and we couldn't be happier that the film has come to fruition."
Network is focused on becoming one of the world's leading developers and producers of entertainment properties for the global marketplace and its worldwide audience. It is the parent company of Network Entertainment Inc., an established television and film production company with an award-winning international reputation. Its productions include the Academy Award shortlisted feature documentary Facing Ali, as well as documentaries on the lives of Bruce Lee, Steve McQueen, Evel Knievel and, most recently, Chris Farley and Johnny Cash. The Company recently released a two-part documentary special The Cowboy, which premiered on Discovery's American Heroes Channel, and is currently in production on a global seven-part series for National Geographic. Network's past projects and current productions can be viewed at www.networkentertainment.ca.
About Estate of San Kinison
The Estate of Sam Kinison manages all aspects of the global licensing business of legendary comedian Sam Kinison. For more information, please contact Bill@SchwartzCompany.com.
For further information concerning this press release, please email info@networkentertainment.ca
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
NETWORK MEDIA GROUP INC.
"Derik A. Murray"
Derik A. Murray
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, namely with respect to anticipate production and distribution schedules. These statements are necessarily based upon management's perceptions, beliefs, assumptions and expectations of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as a number of specific factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management of the Company as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies that could result in the forward-looking information ultimately, perhaps materially, being incorrect. All forward-looking information in this news release involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond the control of the Company and may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Except as required pursuant to applicable securities laws, the Company will not update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect financial results is included in the documents filed from time to time with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities by the Company, copies of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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