The Orchard ‘Dreams’ with 19 Entertainment
June 15 2010 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
Today, The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in music
and video distribution and comprehensive digital strategy,
announced it has entered into a partnership with 19 Entertainment
and Simon Fuller, creator of “American Idol”,” and co-creator of
“So You Think You Can Dance”. The Orchard will handle the worldwide
digital distribution of the first two seasons of 19 Entertainment’s
new reality series, IF I CAN DREAM (www.ificandream.com), making
the groundbreaking series available for sale at the top digital
entertainment outlets, including iTunes and Amazon.
"We are very pleased to be working with the orchard on
distributing our ground breaking show IF I Can Dream" said David
Ellner, President of Digital and Business Development at 19
Entertainment.
IF I CAN DREAM is 19 Entertainment’s first of a new generation
of post reality entertainment, airing only on digital platforms.
The series documents the true story of five young people who dream
of success in Hollywood, revealing every moment of triumph and
struggle along the way.
“With IF I CAN DREAM, 19 Entertainment continues to
revolutionize the way consumers discover and interact with
entertainment,” commented Steve Haase, Executive Vice President of
Business Development at The Orchard. “We are thrilled to utilize
our robust video delivery platform and marketing services to bring
this transformative series to our top digital retailers.”
About The Orchard(R)
Headquartered in New York and London with operations in 25
markets around the world, The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) is an
independent music and video distributor specializing in
comprehensive digital strategies for content owners. Through
innovative global marketing and promotions, The Orchard drives
sales across more than 660 digital and mobile storefronts in more
than 75 countries, as well as physical retailers across North
America and Europe. The company was founded in 1997 as a business
partner that fosters creativity and independence within its global
clients. For further information, please visit www.theorchard.com
.
Forward Looking Statements
This release may contain certain forward-looking statements
regarding The Orchard's expectations regarding future events and
operating performance within the meaning of Federal Securities laws
that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and involve
factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected or suggested. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ include, but are not limited to, the ability of
The Orchard to distribute certain products, videos and films and
provide certain marketing and other services. Undue reliance should
not be placed on such forward-looking statements as they speak only
as of the date hereof, and The Orchard undertakes no obligation to
update these statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances except as may be required by law. Additional factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements are
contained in The Orchard's most recent periodic reports on Form
10-K and Form 10-Q that are filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
About 19 Entertainment
19 Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of CKX, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CKXE), is engaged in the ownership, development and
commercial utilization of entertainment content. 19 Entertainment
is the producer / co-producer of several internationally successful
TV formats including “American Idol”, “Little Britain USA” and “So
You Think You Can Dance”. 19 Entertainment represents stars
including David and Victoria Beckham, Carrie Underwood, Andy
Murray, Daughtry, Annie Lennox, Will Young, Cathy Dennis, The Spice
Girls and others. 19 Recordings is a major producer of music in
North America with over 100 million units sold in the last ten
years by stars including Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, David Cook,
Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Kris Allen and
others.
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