A&E's Biography: Chris Farley –
Anything for a Laugh Premieres Monday,
May 27, 9:00 pm ET/PT
VANCOUVER, April 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Network Media
Group Inc. (TSX: NTE.V) (OTCMKTS: NMGGF)
and Network Entertainment Inc. ("Network" or
"the Company") are pleased to announce that its
two-hour documentary Chris Farley
– Anything for a Laugh, produced for A&E Network's
acclaimed Biography series, will premiere on Monday, May 27 at 9:00 pm
ET/PT.
The film will delve deep into Chris
Farley's career and personal life and give the viewer an
insider's look at what it took for him to reach the top.
In his all-too-brief career, Chris
Farley connected viscerally with audiences, creating
hilarious characters that have stood the test of time. Beginning in
the Midwest, Farley moved his way through the Chicago improv ad sketch comedy scene at IO
and Second City. He broke through as a cast member of Saturday
Night Live and later starred in several iconic big screen
comedies. However, behind the over-the-top stage presence were
insecurities that were deeply tied to his addictive personality.
Biography: Chris Farley –
Anything for a Laugh examines Farley's tragically short life,
both the amped-up force of nature in front of the camera and shy,
childlike figure people knew behind the scenes.
The two-hour special will utilize rare personal photos and
videos, and feature new interviews with John Goodman, Al
Franken, Kevin Nealon,
Tom Arnold, Bobby Moynihan, Joel
Murray, Kevin Farley,
Brian Stack, Holly Wortell and Fred
Wolf.
Biography: Chris Farley
– Anything for a Laugh is produced for A&E by Network
Entertainment with Derik
Murray serving as executive producer. The special
is directed by Brent Hodge.
Elaine Frontain Bryant
and Brad Abramson serve as
executive producers for A&E Network.
A&E's celebrated 'Biography' brand continues to highlight
newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising
points-of-view, and remains the defining source for true stories
from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our
time. Extensive on-air and branded digital content, including short
form, will roll-out on all platforms, including Biography.com, the
home to hundreds of profiles of notable cultural figures and
influencers.
About Network Entertainment
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: A&E,
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 Leo Awards, 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.
SOURCE Network Media Group Inc.