FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GET BACK TO THE BEACH!
NAVARRE CORPORATION'S
BCI AND FREMANTLEMEDIA ENTERPRISES
PRESENT THE FIRST DAYS OF SUMMER
FALCON BEACH - Series 1
Tanned, Rested and Ready for DVD September 4
Los Angeles, CA (July 9, 2007) – Fun, sun and beautiful people, "
Falcon Beach - Series 1" is the hip, sexy and fun drama series that is an obsession for young fans around the world. On September 4th, BCI, a Navarre Corporation Company, and FremantleMedia Enterprises, the commercial division of FremantleMedia, will release the complete first season of this titillating teen soap on DVD under the International Voyage brand for an SRP of $39.98. The announcement was made by Marvin Gleicher, Senior VP, Content and Marketing, BCI.
"The popularity of this show made it a must for release on DVD" Gleicher remarked. "
Falcon Beach" is one of those rare shows that's aimed at a young audience, but appeals to all ages that enjoy the twists and turns of a good storyline."
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Falcon Beach – Series 1" enjoyed a highly successful run on ABC Family with its chronicles of ups and downs among wealthy vacationers and the "other side of the tracks" locals in a resort town where the days are long and hot and the sand and surf collide. The series centers on the lives and loves of the town's young men and women – their passions and personalities, their relationships and romances, all of which ensure that this will be a summer to remember. With a great soundtrack and a young cast full of brawn and beauty, "
Falcon Beach" is about young adults trying to define themselves for their lives ahead. "
Falcon Beach" is produced by Insight Productions and Original Pictures in association with Global Television, a division of CanWest MediaWorks Inc., and ABC Family.
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Falcon Beach – Series 1" special features:
- Creating "Falcon Beach" – Creators and producers discuss the inspiration and concept of the show.
- Shooting of "Falcon Beach" – Cast and crew discuss the challenges, thrills and excitement of filming the show.
- ABC Family Sneak Previews – Exclusive sneak peek at upcoming ABC Family shows including Lincoln Heights and Wildfire.
- English & French language tracks
This release will be supported with a national television cross promotion, print campaign, targeted advertising and internet exposure including viral video, TV blogs, fan sites, giveaways and a MySpace page, all focused for the teen market.
For more information, please visit www.intlvoyage.com.
About Navarre Corporation
Navarre Corporation is a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products, including PC software, CD audio, DVD video, video games and accessories. Since its founding in 1983, the Company has established distribution relationships with customers across a wide spectrum of retail channels which includes mass merchants, discount, wholesale club, office and music superstores, military and e-tailers nationwide. The Company currently provides its products to over 19,000 retail and distribution center locations throughout the United States and Canada. Navarre has expanded its business to include the licensing and publishing of home entertainment and multimedia content, primarily through the acquisitions of Encore, BCI, and FUNimation. For more information, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.navarre.com.
About BCI
BCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, is a leading independent entertainment DVD and audio publisher and distributor. Working with licensors from around the world, BCI has acquired an extensive library including animation, action, sports, horror, drama and special interest programming. The BCI brand is committed to bringing the most original product to the marketplace with its innovative marketing programs, bonus features and collectible packaging. The diversity of product has led to the creation of BCI's labels – Ink & Paint (animation), International Voyage (international programming), Ronin Entertainment (film and television programming from Japan) and Deimos Entertainment (horror, cult and sci-fi films). BCI is uniquely qualified to represent a vast array of content for North American DVD distribution. For more information, please visit www.bcieclipse.com.
About FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) is the commercial arm of FremantleMedia and comprises of Fremantle International Distribution (FID), FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide (FLW) and Fremantle Home Entertainment (FHE).
FID has a network of international sales offices and licenses over 19,000 hours of programmes to 150 countries worldwide. FID's programming comes from in-house UK producer, talkbackTHAMES and from an increasing number of independent producers in the UK and internationally. Recent international successes include US ratings-toppers The Apprentice: Donald Trump and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, hugely successful fashion reality series, Project Runway starring Heidi Klum, exquisite Brook Lapping production Catherine the Great and the music event special, Britney Spears: In the Zone.
FLW is the licensing division of FremantleMedia and exploits the company's many strong brands including the award winning international format, Idols and the cult children's classics, Rainbow and DangerMouse, across multiple off-screen platforms including merchandising campaigns, interactive and wireless support and music publishing. FHE is the home entertainment arm of FremantleMedia.
FremantleMedia is one of the largest international creators and producers of programme brands in the world, with leading prime time entertainment, drama, serial drama and factual entertainment programming produced in over 25 territories. International drama programmes include Germany's top rated serial drama, Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten (Good Times Bad Times), the UK's most successful police drama, The Bill, and Australia's top serial drama, Neighbours. The company's entertainment and factual entertainment hits range from the award winning international format, Idols, broadcast as the prime time show, American Idol, on FOX in the US, to the grime-busting format, How Clean is Your House? and factual entertainment series starring celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, Jamie's Kitchen, as well as long-running gameshows like The Price Is Right. FremantleMedia is the production business of the RTL Group, Europe's largest television and radio broadcast company. www.fremantlemedia.com
