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VANCOUVER, CANADA / TheNewswire / May 17, 2017 – Network Media Group Inc. (“Network” or “the Company”) (TSX: NTE.V) is proud to announce the
world television premiere in the U.S. of its acclaimed documentary film, ‘I Am Heath Ledger’, on Spike TV tonight, Wednesday, May
17, at 10:00pm ET/PT, after recently finishing a successful run at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film is the latest documentary
from Network Entertainment in partnership with Spike on the ‘I Am’ franchise of documentaries on global icons. Following the Spike
broadcast, the film will be released on iTunes, Amazon, and several digital platforms, with Blu-ray and DVD releases distributed by
Virgil Films on May 23.
“The film is a window into Heath Ledger’s creative genius through his groundbreaking performances in his seminal
films ‘Brokeback Mountain’ and ‘The Dark Knight’, and through the lens of his own camera, which captured his incredible journey on
set and behind the scenes,” stated producer/co-director Derik Murray, Network CEO, “We learn that Heath had the heart and passion
of a true filmmaker, and with each of his films he took one step closer to his ultimate goal of becoming a film director.”
“As with all of our ‘I Am’ documentaries, ‘I Am Heath Ledger’ will give our audience a fresh insight into an iconic
personality that continues to resonate with people all over the world,” adds Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sports and
Multi-Platform Programming at Spike TV, “Heath’s fans will be overjoyed with the treasure trove of never-before-seen footage of
Heath performing in his own personal journey.”
The film is the latest from Network’s founder, critically-acclaimed filmmaker Derik Murray, who has previously
brought to the screen the lives of such iconic figures as Muhammad Ali, JFK Jr., Steve McQueen, Chris Farley, Johnny Cash, Bruce
Lee and Evel Knievel. Along with Derik 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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