VANCOUVER, April 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Network Media
Group Inc. (TSX: NTE.V) (OTCMKTS: NMGGF)
and Network Entertainment Inc. ("Network" or
"the Company") are pleased to announce that their
2018 feature documentary on the life and legacy of legendary
statesman Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr., I Am MLK Jr., has been nominated for four Leo
Awards to be presented at their award ceremony in June.
I Am MLK Jr. premiered on the Paramount Network and
was simulcast on BET on April 4,
2018, the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's
tragic assassination. Network Entertainment also partnered
with GATHR to launch a Theatrical On Demand® release for the
feature documentary, allowing audiences to screen the film in movie
theaters across the United States. International distribution
was managed by FremantleMedia and by Thunderbird in Canada; the film is available for viewing in
Canada on HBO Canada and
CraveTV.
The documentary tells the story and celebrates the life of
this American icon from an engaging contemporary perspective
structured around seminal events of the Civil Rights Movement, and
features interviews with a uniquely diverse group of key figures,
ranging from history-changing civil rights-era activists such as
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ambassador
Andrew Young, Congressman
John Lewis, and Rev. Al Sharpton, to contemporary writers, activists
and influencers in sports, entertainment and media such as
Van Jones, Carmelo Anthony, Nick
Cannon, Shaun King,
Malcolm Jenkins and more.
Network's President and Executive Producer of the documentary,
Paul Gertz, said "We are thrilled to
receive four Leo Award nominations for I Am MLK, Jr.,
which is a testament to the level of quality work from our
world-class production team."
The film has been nominated for Best Program, Direction, Picture
Editing and Musical Score.
The 2019 Leo Awards will be held at a Gala Awards Ceremony
on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the
Hyatt Regency, Vancouver.
I Am MLK Jr. is Produced by
Derik Murray and Directed by Michael Hamilton and John Barbisan, and Executive Produced by
Paul Gertz, Kent Wingerak, and Paramount Network's
Jon Slusser and Jaimee Kosanke,
and Co-Executive Produced by Dr. Clayborne
Carson, Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research
and Education Institute and Professor of History at Stanford University.
About Network
Network Media Group is the parent
company of Network Entertainment Inc. Network
Entertainment, founded and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, produces
premium content for global audiences. Network's documentaries and
docu-series showcase the lives of the world's most inspiring
cultural icons and their enduring legacy, featuring a compelling
lineup of icons from the worlds of Music, Movies, Comedy, Sports,
Politics and Business. The Network premium brand of programming
features outstanding casts and highly cinematic, richly crafted
storytelling. Network's productions are consistently embraced by
both audiences and critics alike, garnering awards, record ratings
and unparalleled media coverage.
Network's broadcast and distribution partners include: AHC, AMC,
Discovery Channel, CBC, CMT, CTV, Entertainment One, EPIX,
FremantleMedia, HBO Canada, History Channel, iTunes, Lionsgate,
National Geographic, Paramount Network, Spike, Sundance TV,
Thunderbird, TMN, Virgil Entertainment, and YouTube Premium. The
Company's work has been recognized by the Academy Awards, the
Emmys, Realscreen Awards, the Gemini Awards, the LEOs, the
Los Angeles Film Festival,
Washington D.C. Silver Docs,
Seattle International Film
Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival,
Houston International Film
Festival, Vancouver International
Film Festival, Banff Television Festival, and the International
Film and Television Festival of New
York.
For additional information on Network Entertainment Inc.,
visit www.networkentertainment.ca
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-looking
Information
Except for historical information contained herein, this news
release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements are necessarily based upon
management's perceptions, beliefs, assumptions and expectations, 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
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 those 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.
SOURCE Network Media Group Inc.