Kushner-Locke International to introduce new
"Hollywood After Dark" movie label at MIPCOM
KLC/New City has generated $7 million in domestic sales
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1996--To take advantage of growing
programming needs in the expanding international marketplace, Kushner-Locke International has
created "Hollywood After Dark," a new label to be introduced at the upcoming MIPCOM
television market in Cannes, France, in October, it was announced Tuesday by Gregory Cascante,
president and chief executive officer of Kushner-Locke International.
The company plans for "Hollywood After Dark" to license to domestic and international television
and cable buyers a package of 26 feature film titles comprised of features aimed primarily at men
and women, 18-35.
The PG-13 and R-rated movies are mostly for late night airing. Kushner-Locke, through its
KLC/New City Televentures, has already made domestic sales of similar products of
approximately $7 million in the United States to such outlets as HBO, Showtime, USA Network,
E! Entertainment, Pay Per View Networks, Viewers Choice, Request TV, satellite networks and
Direct TV, among others.
"We have already established ourselves as a provider of late night programming for the existing and
emerging delivery systems in the U.S., with 63 features already sold," stated Co-Chairmen Peter
Locke and Donald Kushner.
"Kushner-Locke International is drawing on that success to help foreign television and cable buyers
meet the growing programming needs in international markets, and is positioning itself as a prime
provider of this type of proven, commercial programming."
Kushner-Locke International is already recognized as a leading supplier of quality television
programming for the international marketplace, including network and cable movies-for-television,
series, mini-series, specials and animated children's programming.
The Kushner-Locke Co. (NASDAQ/NNM:KLOC) is a leading independent entertainment
company primarily engaged in the development, production and distribution of television
programming and the development and production of feature films for theatrical release and direct
release to home video and cable.
CONTACT: Kushner-Locke Co., Los Angeles
Donald Kushner, 310/445-1111 |
