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Network Entertainment and Paramount Network Extend 'I am' Slate with New Four Picture Deal
(via TheNewswire) VANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / October 26, 2017 - Network Media Group...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Network Entertainment and Paramount Network Extend 'I am' Slate with New Four Picture Deal(via TheNewswire)\n\n \nVANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / October 26, 2017 - Network Media Group Inc. (TSX: NTE.V) and Network Entertainment Inc. (\"Network\" or \"the Company\") is pleased to announce that it's critically acclaimed and rating success, the 'I Am' series of feature documentaries, will now be showcased on Viacom's rebranded Paramount Network, which is launching in January, 2018. Based on the stellar performance of the series, Paramount Network is extending its current 'I Am' slate deal with Network Entertainment with an additional four films. The 'I Am' series debuted to record ratings when it launched in 2012 with 'I Am Bruce Lee', and has followed with the documentary features 'I Am Steve McQueen', 'I Am Evel Knievel', 'I Am Chris Farley', 'I Am JFK, Jr.', and 'I Am Heath Ledger'.\n\n \n \n\"We're incredibly proud to be making the journey from Spike TV to Paramount Network with our 'I Am' series,\" said Network Entertainment CEO and Producer/Director Derik Murray, \"We are honored to have the opportunity to continue to work with the incredible team at Paramount Network, building together the 'I Am' franchise into a series of ongoing films under the banner of one of the most iconic film companies in Hollywood history, which fits perfectly with the theme of the series to tell the stories of the most iconic people in history.\"\n\n \n \n\"Each of the films in Network Entertainment's 'I Am' series is designed and crafted to offer a unique insight into the stories of the world's most remarkable and inspiring personalities,\" adds Jon Slusser, Senior Vice-President, Sports and Multi-Platform Programming, Paramount Network, \"We look forward to continuing to bring our audience more of these compelling and entertaining portraits when the series makes its debut on the Paramount Network in 2018.\"\n\n \n \nAbout Network Media Group/Network Entertainment Inc.\n\n\n \nNetwork is focused on becoming one of the world's leading developers and producers of entertainment properties for the global marketplace and its worldwide audience. It is the parent company of Network Entertainment Inc., an established television and film production company with an award-winning international reputation. Its productions include the Academy Award shortlis...