Contrafilm finds alternative content distributor in lieu of the writers
strike with KushTV
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- KushTV, the original and
first multi platform high definition broadband and lifestyle network,
announced today their partnership with Contrafilm to help distribute and
develop the best content on KushTV.com and the KushTV syndication network.
The partnership will allow KushTV to distribute original content from the
production company and in the same token provide Contrafilm with a medium
to break new actors, directors and writers.
In the wake of the recent writers' strike, the world of television and
original programming has been threatened in an instant. With late night
shows being immediately affected and network primetime programs looking to
be affected in January and February, there is little left to the
imagination of whom else may be sucked into the downward spiral; Contrafilm
is not taking any chances.
Contrafilm's Beau Flynn will be admitted to KushTV's advisory board.
This will allow KushTV to move forward from their highly trafficked
webisodic content into producing original shorts and features for the
online network and then possibly extend that content into more traditional
Hollywood formats.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Contrafilm," states KushTV co-
founder AJ Vernet. "We believe that Contrafilm is the right production
company to introduce us to the Hollywood filmmakers who will help us
solidify ourselves as the number one video network online."
"We look at the current state of Hollywood as a golden opportunity for
Contrafilm to get involved with the internet ... and KushTV was the perfect
alliance," states Beau Flynn, Contrafilm co-founder whose impressive resume
includes producing the critically acclaimed and commercial hit films The
Exorcism of Emily Rose, Requiem for a Dream, The Guardian, and The Number
23. "The entertainment world is rapidly growing and developing a harmonious
union with the online space. What worked 5 years ago definitely does not
apply now and we recognized how KushTV will be a leader in the online
network evolution."
KushTV continues to be at the forefront of online interactive
programming. With shows such as The Tommy Morrison Story, that gives
viewers a glimpse into the life and trials of former heavyweight boxer
Tommy Morrison and Brother Up, an all-access backstage pass to the lives,
on and off the field, of Chicago Bears' brothers Femi and Brendon
Ayanbadejo. The KushTV Network reaches over 30 million unique views on a
monthly basis.
KushTV currently has branded channel partnerships with some 50 partners
such as Helio, YouTube, MySpace TV, Veoh, IMEEM, and Akimbo and will
release more interactive high definition programming in the forthcoming
months.
About KushTV
KushTV is the first high definition video network for online, mobile
and digital cable platforms. KushTV targets young adult audiences with
original programming, live events and exclusive coverage of today's hottest
stars in entertainment, music, comedy, gaming and sports. Through its wide
network of distribution partners, KushTV reaches millions of unique users
every month. KushTV's most popular broadband channels include "Lifestyle,"
"Rush" and "Kush Girls." Founded in 2005, KushTV is privately held and
headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. For more information, please visit
http://www.kushtv.com.
About Contrafilm
Contrafilm, one of the most successful independent production companies
was founded by Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson launched their New Line Cinema
based production company in March 2004. Since Contrafilm's inception, Flynn
and Vinson have earned over $500 Million in worldwide box office gross. The
first film released under their banner was AFTER THE SUNSET, helmed by
Brett Ratner. Also produced by Contrafilm, in conjunction with Lakeshore,
is Screen Gem's THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, one of the most profitable and
successful films of 2005. In the fall of 2006 Flynn and Vinson produced THE
GUARDIAN for Disney's Touchstone Pictures, starring Kevin Costner and
Ashton Kutcher and in Spring 2007 the Jim Carrey thriller, THE NUMBER 23
for New Line Cinema. Contrafilm is also in post production on JOURNEY TO
THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D, the first ever live action film that was shot
in HD-3D and will be released July 11, 2008.
Danika Berry/Andrew Scott
5W Public Relations
323.556.7077
dberry@5wpr.com/ ascott@5wpr.com
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