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Network Entertainment Announces World Television Premiere of "I Am Heath Ledger" on Spike TV Tonight
(via TheNewswire) VANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / May 17, 2017 - Network Media ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Network Entertainment Announces World Television Premiere of \"I Am Heath Ledger\" on Spike TV Tonight(via TheNewswire)\n\n \nVANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / May 17, 2017 - Network Media Group Inc. (\"Network\" or \"the Company\") (TSX: NTE.V) is proud to announce the world television premiere in the U.S. of its acclaimed documentary film, 'I Am Heath Ledger', on Spike TV tonight, Wednesday, May 17, at 10:00pm ET/PT, after recently finishing a successful run at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film is the latest documentary from Network Entertainment in partnership with Spike on the 'I Am' franchise of documentaries on global icons. Following the Spike broadcast, the film will be released on iTunes, Amazon, and several digital platforms, with Blu-ray and DVD releases distributed by Virgil Films on May 23.\n\n\n \n\"The film is a window into Heath Ledger's creative genius through his groundbreaking performances in his seminal films 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Dark Knight', and through the lens of his own camera, which captured his incredible journey on set and behind the scenes,\" stated producer/co-director Derik Murray, Network CEO, \"We learn that Heath had the heart and passion of a true filmmaker, and with each of his films he took one step closer to his ultimate goal of becoming a film director.\"\n\n\n \n\"As with all of our 'I Am' documentaries, 'I Am Heath Ledger' will give our audience a fresh insight into an iconic personality that continues to resonate with people all over the world,\" adds Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sports and Multi-Platform Programming at Spike TV, \"Heath's fans will be overjoyed with the treasure trove of never-before-seen footage of Heath performing in his own personal journey.\"\n\n\n \nThe film is the latest from Network's founder, critically-acclaimed filmmaker Derik Murray, who has previously brought to the screen the lives of such iconic figures as Muhammad Ali, JFK Jr., Steve McQueen, Chris Farley, Johnny Cash, Bruce Lee and Evel Knievel. Along with Derik Murray, \"I Am Heath Ledger\" is Co-Directed by Adrian Buitenhuis and Co-Produced by Eric MacDonald. The film is Executive Produced by Paul Gertz, Robert Pirooz and Kent Wingerak. Spike's Kevin Kay, Jon Slusser, and Jaimee Kosanke also serve as Executive Producers.\n\n\n \nAbout Network Media Group\n\n\n \nNetwork is focused on ...