Network Entertainment Announces U.S. Broadcast Date for Steve McQueen Documentary
June 13 2014 - 8:00AM
Access Wire
Vancouver, British Columbia /
ACCESSWIRE / June 13, 2014 /
Network Media Group Inc. (TSX-V: NTE) (the
"Company"), is pleased to announce
that Spike Television in the United States will broadcast the
world premiere of its documentary film, I Am Steve McQueen, on Tuesday,
June 24 at 9:00pm ET/PT. The documentary special, narrated by
Robert Downey Jr., pays homage to one of Hollywood's biggest movie
stars through the eyes of the people who knew him best, including
his family, friends and collaborators, as well as an all star cast
who were inspired by the "King of Cool", including Gary Oldman,
Pierce Brosnan, Marisa Miller, Randy Couture, Norman Jewison, Ali
MacGraw, Robert Vaughn, Zoe Bell and Ben Mankiewicz.
I Am Steve McQueen
is the latest installment in Network's and Spike's "I Am"
series of high profile legacy documentaries on the lives of the
world's greatest icons, following their recent award winning films
on Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee.
Steve McQueen's son and McQueen Racing President Chad McQueen
states, "After many years, I felt the time was finally right for me
to tell my dad's story with the full support of my family and
friends. I am extremely proud of the finished documentary, which
truly captures my father's commitment to filmmaking, his passion
for motorsports, and his love for life."
"The opportunity to work with Chad and the McQueen family
to bring to the screen the story of one of Hollywood's most iconic
superstars was a dream come true for me and our entire team", adds
Network C.E.O. and Executive Producer Derik Murray, "the audience
will experience the first hand accounts of those that worked
directly with, and were inspired by, Steve McQueen and his lineup
of classic motion pictures, including The Great Escape,
Bullitt,
The Cincinnati
Kid, The
Getaway, and LeMans, as well as those who
witnessed first hand McQueen's unbridled passion for motorsports
and his well documented need for speed."
"I Am Steve
McQueen will be distributed to a worldwide audience by
FremantleMedia across all distribution platforms, and distribution
in Canada is being orchestrated by Thunderbird Films," explains
Paul Gertz, Network President and Executive Producer, "Our series
of iconic films continues to expand as Network's commitment to
quality is being recognized by broadcasters and audiences
worldwide."
About Network Entertainment
Network Entertainment Inc. is
an established television and film production company with an
award-winning international reputation. Network's recent
productions include the Academy Award shortlisted feature
documentary Facing
Ali, the feature documentary I Am Bruce Lee, which set all
time ratings records for Viacom, and Stanley's Game Seven, the
company's first 3D film. Network's programming has been showcased
at marquee film festivals and by broadcasters throughout North
America.
Network's past projects and current productions can be
viewed at www.networkentertainment.ca
For further information concerning this press release, please
email info@networkentertainment.ca
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"Derik A.
Murray"
Derik A. Murray
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