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Team International Distribution Sells MTV's First Dramatic Series Live Through This to Hallmark Entertainment Network MTV's Hot New One-Hour Dramatic Series to Air on Hallmark Entertainment Network throughout Scandinavia, Benelux, Australia, Pacific -- 2:58 AM EST
LOS ANGELES, Nov 8, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In less than two months following
the announcement of TEAM's production and distribution pact with Canada's
Telecine Film Group for MTV's first dramatic series, Live Through This, TEAM
International Distribution, the worldwide sales of arm of TEAM Communications
Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMTV)(Neuer Markt:TME) has licensed the hit series to
Hallmark Entertainment Network as part of the channel's cable and satellite
broadcast in Scandinavia, Benelux, Australia, Pacific Rim and New Zealand, it
was jointly announced today by Paula Fierman and Larry Friedricks, the
division's co-presidents.
"Live Through This has had a fantastic reception since we unveiled it at MIPCOM
last month. The series has the perfect combination of key demographics and
psychographics to deliver the teen and young adult audience in virtually any
daypart on a global scale," said Fierman. "As such, Live Through This offers a
worldwide appeal that extends from broadcasters to advertisers looking to reach
that highly desirable targeted audience," Fierman added.
According to Martha Strauss, Senior Vice President Acquisitions for Crown Media
International Inc., Hallmark Entertainment Network's parent company, "Live
Through This is certainly in alignment with the channel's new re-designed brand
strategy and its mandate to provide its audience with a television experience
relevant to their daily lives." Strauss added, " We are confident that the
series will work well among our young adult viewers looking for programming that
fulfills their viewing needs."
Live Through This explores what happens when a family reunion is combined with a
rock band reunion. Boasting a cast of talented newcomers and original music
written by Graham Nash and performed by Pat Benatar, the initial 13 one hour
episodes are currently air in primetime on MTV have received outstanding reviews
from the media straight across the board. Live Through This is produced by
Telescene Film Group in association with YTV Canada and TEAM Entertainment.
About Hallmark Entertainment Network
Hallmark Entertainment Network is a global channel brand showcasing
high-quality, award-winning original movies and miniseries to over 27 million
households worldwide. It is owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc.
About TEAM Communications Group, Inc.
TEAM Communications Group, Inc. currently owns and distributes over 4,000 hours
of programming worldwide, in addition to producing a wide variety of programming
for leading U.S. and international broadcasters. TEAM maintains offices in Los
Angeles, Munich (through its TEAM Entertainment Germany, GmbH) and London
(through its TEAM Dandelion). It shares trade on NASDAQ-NMS (TMTV) and on the
German Neuer Markt (TME).
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"
for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this news
release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written
statements made or to be made by TEAM Communications Group, Inc.) contains
statements that are forward looking such as statements relating to consummation
of the transaction, anticipated future revenues of the companies and success of
current product offerings. Such forward-looking information involves important
risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in
the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of TEAM
Communications Group, Inc. For a description of additional risks and
uncertainties, please refer to TEAM Communications Group, Inc. filings with the
Securities.
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Team International Distribution Sells MTV's First Dramatic Series Live Through This to Hallmark Entertainment Network MTV's Hot New One-Hour Dramatic Series to Air on Hallmark Entertainment Network throughout Scandinavia, Benelux, Australia, Pacific -- 2:58 AM EST
LOS ANGELES, Nov 8, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In less than two months following
the announcement of TEAM's production and distribution pact with Canada's
Telecine Film Group for MTV's first dramatic series, Live Through This, TEAM
International Distribution, the worldwide sales of arm of TEAM Communications
Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMTV)(Neuer Markt:TME) has licensed the hit series to
Hallmark Entertainment Network as part of the channel's cable and satellite
broadcast in Scandinavia, Benelux, Australia, Pacific Rim and New Zealand, it
was jointly announced today by Paula Fierman and Larry Friedricks, the
division's co-presidents.
"Live Through This has had a fantastic reception since we unveiled it at MIPCOM
last month. The series has the perfect combination of key demographics and
psychographics to deliver the teen and young adult audience in virtually any
daypart on a global scale," said Fierman. "As such, Live Through This offers a
worldwide appeal that extends from broadcasters to advertisers looking to reach
that highly desirable targeted audience," Fierman added.
According to Martha Strauss, Senior Vice President Acquisitions for Crown Media
International Inc., Hallmark Entertainment Network's parent company, "Live
Through This is certainly in alignment with the channel's new re-designed brand
strategy and its mandate to provide its audience with a television experience
relevant to their daily lives." Strauss added, " We are confident that the
series will work well among our young adult viewers looking for programming that
fulfills their viewing needs."
Live Through This explores what happens when a family reunion is combined with a
rock band reunion. Boasting a cast of talented newcomers and original music
written by Graham Nash and performed by Pat Benatar, the initial 13 one hour
episodes are currently air in primetime on MTV have received outstanding reviews
from the media straight across the board. Live Through This is produced by
Telescene Film Group in association with YTV Canada and TEAM Entertainment.
About Hallmark Entertainment Network
Hallmark Entertainment Network is a global channel brand showcasing
high-quality, award-winning original movies and miniseries to over 27 million
households worldwide. It is owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc.
About TEAM Communications Group, Inc.
TEAM Communications Group, Inc. currently owns and distributes over 4,000 hours
of programming worldwide, in addition to producing a wide variety of programming
for leading U.S. and international broadcasters. TEAM maintains offices in Los
Angeles, Munich (through its TEAM Entertainment Germany, GmbH) and London
(through its TEAM Dandelion). It shares trade on NASDAQ-NMS (TMTV) and on the
German Neuer Markt (TME).
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"
for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this news
release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written
statements made or to be made by TEAM Communications Group, Inc.) contains
statements that are forward looking such as statements relating to consummation
of the transaction, anticipated future revenues of the companies and success of
current product offerings. Such forward-looking information involves important
risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in
the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of TEAM
Communications Group, Inc. For a description of additional risks and
uncertainties, please refer to TEAM Communications Group, Inc. filings with the
Securities.
