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| World Premier Webcast Celebrating the Re-Release of One of the Most Crucial Reggae Films of All Time ...Rockers |
PHILADELPHIA, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Bureau Networks (MBN), Trans World Entertainment's e-commerce site, TWEC.COM and Blue Sun Film Company present the world premier webcast celebrating the re-release of one of the most crucial reggae films of all time. Rockers, a 1977 reggae film based and shot in Kingston, Jamaica will be webcast on both http://www.mediabureau.com and http://www.twec.com on June 17, 2000 at 9:00 PM EDT. Following the viewing, a dancehall reggae webcast will take place with Solomonic Sound (Rob Paine & Zach Eberz) and MBN's original show, Non Stop Juggling (Dj Kenny Meez & MC Jigsy Warner). The 1977 film features a plethora of reggae super stars, such as Burning Spear and music by Jimmy Cliff. The webcast surrounds the re-release of the digitally re-mastered version of Rockers. The DVD of Rockers is available for sale in Trans World Entertainment retail stores and on TWEC.COM, mediabureau.com and musicvideoist.com. Steve Greenbaum, Co-Founder Media Bureau Networks comments, "MBN, as a webcasting company is excited to present this event with TWEC.COM and Blue Sun Film. This is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional media and the Internet via the World Wide Web. Rockers It's Dangerous is a must see reggae classic. It is the quintessential film depicting Jamaican sub-culture in the late 70's. All reggae, dancehall and drum and bass enthusiasts should pay homage to their music roots by viewing this film." "Our partnership with MBN allows us to connect with reggae enthusiasts, while also maintaining our position as the premier entertainment center on the Web," said Michael Madden, President and COO of Trans World Entertainment. "Not only can reggae fans view Rockers on the site, but they can also browse TWEC.COM and purchase the movie, soundtrack or other entertainment products." About Media Bureau Networks Media Bureau Networks (MBN) is an original content producer and webcasting deployment and delivery specialist. MBN's original content focus is in the entertainment and new media technology industries. Webcasting is a live audio and video broadcast to the public over the Internet via the World Wide Web. MediaBureau.com has produced more than 1250 webcasts over the past two years. Media Bureau was selected as one of the Top 25 Net Radio Stations in the April 2000 issue of SHIFT Magazine. Born in the birthplace of America's first newspaper -- Philadelphia -- the Media Bureau Network is Philadelphia's first webcasting network and an accredited member of the press since 1998. About Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment is the leading music retailer in the United States. The Company operates retail stores in 44 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as an e-commerce site, http://www.twec.com. Mall locations include Camelot Music, Record Town, The Wall and F.Y.E. Freestanding locations include Coconuts Music and Movies, Strawberries Music, Spec's and Planet Music. About The Web's Entertainment Center (TWEC.COM) TWEC.COM is the online hub for Trans World Entertainment's retail stores. With worldwide distribution spanning 16 countries in addition to the United States, the site features all of the music CDs and cassettes, video games, DVD and VHS (PAL and NTSC) home videos that are available at its retail stores, and more. TWEC.COM is home to Trans World's "On Stage" series, featuring live concerts, online chats, in-store artist appearance schedules, in-studio performances and entertainment media that is on-demand.SOURCE Trans World Entertainment
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