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Network Entertainment Announces Slate Production Deal For Expansion Of Its "I Am" Brand Of Iconic Documentaries
(via Thenewswire.ca) VANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / October 31, 2016 - Network ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Network Entertainment Announces Slate Production Deal For Expansion Of Its \"I Am\" Brand Of Iconic Documentaries(via Thenewswire.ca)\n \n \nVANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / October 31, 2016 - Network Media Group Inc. (\"Network\" or \"the Company\") (TSX: NTE.V) is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached with Spike TV for expansion of its \"I Am\" series of high profile legacy documentaries on the lives of the world's greatest icons. Under the terms of the agreement, Spike TV has acquired the rights to the world television premiere of four of Network's upcoming \"icon\" documentary programs (two of which are currently in production), with an option to acquire the same rights for an additional two productions.\n\n \n \n\"We are excited to continue working with Network in producing, broadcasting and marketing the expansion of the \"I Am\" documentary series\", said Kevin Kay, Spike President. \"The popularity of the series is a testament to our collaboration with the talented team at Network and we look forward to bringing an exciting new lineup of films to our Spike audience\".\n\n \n \nThe deal continues the partnership between Network and Spike TV, which has resulted in production of the critically-acclaimed \"I Am Chris Farley\", \"I Am JFK Jr.\", \"I Am Steve McQueen\", \"I Am Evel Knievel\" and \"I Am Bruce Lee\".\n\n \n \n\"Working with the team at Spike TV is a cornerstone to Network's success and wide audience appeal,\" stated producer, Derik Murray. \"We are excited to continue producing our slate of \"I Am\" films for an ever appreciative audience that continues to grow worldwide.\"\n\n \n \nAbout Spike TV:\n\n\n \nSpike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.\n\n \n \nAbout Network Media Group\n\n\n \nNetwork is focused on becoming one of the world's leading developers and producers of entertainment properties for the global mar...