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VANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / April 11, 2017 – Network
Media Group Inc. (“Network” or “the Company”) (TSX: NTE.V) is pleased to present the definitive look at the life and
work of an unforgettable actor and artist, Heath Ledger, in its new documentary “I Am Heath Ledger.”
Partnering with Spike TV (soon to be Paramount Network), the film will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film
Festival on April 23, and will then play in the U.S. nationwide in 300 cinemas for a special one-night event on Wednesday, May
3. For tickets and more information visit FathomEvents.com
. Spike TV broadcasts the world television premiere on Wednesday, May 17, at 10:00pm ET/PT, and “I Am
Heath Ledger” will be released on digital/DVD with Virgil Films on May 23.
This marks the latest “I Am” documentary series featuring beloved global icons from Network Entertainment and Spike TV which
have received critical acclaim worldwide.
“ The trailer for ‘I Am Heath Ledger’ received over 3 million views on YouTube within the first 5
days of its release,” stated producer/co-director Derik Murray, Network CEO, “That is a testament to the immense love and
intense interest in Heath.”
“ This film captures Heath in a way the public has never seen before, demonstrating the brilliance and
creativity of this unforgettable talent,” said Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sports & Specials, Spike TV. “We are thrilled to
partner with Network Entertainment in creating yet another fascinating and immersive look at a remarkable
icon.”
“ I Am Heath Ledger” provides an intimate look at Heath through the lens of his own camera, with a treasure
trove of never-before-seen footage, as he films and often performs in his own personal journey - extravagant in gesture and in
action. Through these personal home movies, we get a rare glimpse into his true character – demonstrating his creative energy and
unshakable willingness to take risks that instilled such an extraordinarily deep love and affection in the people that entered his
life. From his earliest performances to his iconic Academy-Award® winning performance as The Joker in “The Dark Knight,”
the film truly speaks to his profound talent as an actor. The documentary goes behind-the scenes of the shooting of “The Dark
Knight,” as Heath morphed into the psychotic criminal-mastermind that will live in cinematic lore forever.
The film features interviews from those who knew Heath best, including close friends, family members, and
industry peers, such as actors Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, and Emile Hirsch, directors Ang Lee and Catherine Hardwicke,
musicians Ben Harper, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), N'fa, and Grace Woodroofe, and the Ledger family. “I Am Heath Ledger”
recounts his fabled rise to the pinnacle of the Hollywood dream and the indelible mark he left. Not only did he cut a path
for himself, but Heath often championed other talents and artists whose voices he thought deserved to be heard. The documentary
also showcases his most memorable moments on screen from his beginnings in Australia to the heights of his Hollywood
achievements.
Previous films from Network’s founder, critically-acclaimed filmmaker Derik Murray, include Muhammad Ali, JFK
Jr., Steve McQueen, Chris Farley, Johnny Cash, Bruce Lee and Evel Knievel. “I Am Heath Ledger” joins that gallery of indelible
biographical portraits.
Along with 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.
About Network Media Group
Network is focused on becoming one of the world’s leading developers and producers of entertainment properties for the
global marketplace and its worldwide audience. It is the parent company of Network Entertainment Inc., an established television
and film production company with an award-winning international reputation. Its productions include the Academy Award shortlisted
feature documentary Facing Ali , as well as documentaries on the lives of Bruce Lee, Steve
McQueen, Evel Knievel, Johnny Cash, Chris Farley and, most recently, JFK Jr. The I Am Chris
Farley production, which was released in the summer of 2015, set all time ratings records for Spike.
Network's past projects and current productions can be viewed at www.networkentertainment.ca
For further information concerning this press release, please email info@networkentertainment.ca
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
NETWORK MEDIA GROUP INC.
" Derik A. Murray "
Derik A. Murray
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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recognized in fiscal 2017, distributions from past projects achieving current sales reports and expectations based on past
experience on sales of Network’s iconic documentaries, receipt of expected tax credits from Canadian Federal and Provincial
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