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18 Apr

Floyd Mayweather To Star In Reality Series

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Welcome To Mayweather’s House is about is the senior member of the Mayweather family, Floyd Mayweather, Sr. – the outspoken, poet laureate of boxing, who wows people with his flamboyant and colorful style of dress, taking boxers from around the country and training them to be contenders..

The show will highlight Mayweather Sr.’s boxing record, championships, health, his life as a trainer, his family rifts, his relationship with son, Floyd Mayweather, Jr, and highlights of him training his son Mayweather, Jr. “Big Floyd’s series is a perfect fit for Punch TV,” said Punch TV’s CEO, Joseph Collins. “We aim to provide entertainment that inspires, as well as entertains our viewers and Welcome To Mayweather’s House achieves this goal. Mayweather Sr.’s life and challenges can definitely be an inspiration to others.” Mayweather expressed excitement about the new series

The new series is slated to debut in the fall of 2013 and will be presented at Punch TV’s Upfront, April 14, 2013 at the new Jon Lovitz Club (on Universal City Walk) located at 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., #222 Universal City, Ca. 91608, where Mayweather is scheduled to make a personal appearance. If you are a media outlet and you would like to schedule an interview with Floyd Mayweather, Sr., please contact our communications department at Punch TV.562-424-4597

For more information, visit Punch TV online at http://punchtv.net.

About Punch TV

PUNCH TV is one of the fastest growing networks among urban viewers 18-54 and completed the 2012 year with 38 partner stations and reaching 60 million U.S. households, marking a 2500% growth rate in slightly over 1 year.

Through more than 38 affiliates, as well as a contract for Direct to Homes broadcasting, PUNCH TV has acquired affiliates in major urban Markets such as New York, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and others. PUNCH TV is accessible in cities such as Atlanta, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Miami, El Paso, San Antonio, and Tampa. Residents of large Western cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Phoenix and Seattle, can also view PUNCH TV Citizens of smaller cities such as Alexandra, Shreveport, and Monroe, LA and communities such as, Bemidji, Minnesota; Dothan, Alabama; Lufkin, Texas; Beaumont, TX; and Andalusia, AL are among those enjoying the PUNCH TV experience; while residents in San Juan, PR, eagerly watch the genres of PUNCH TV entertainment on a full-time basis.

About IC Punch Media, Inc.

IC Punch Media, Inc. is a transmedia entertainment complex that produces entertainment content for distribution across multiple mediums. The company trades on the OTCQB: Symbol PNCH. (www.icplaces.com and http://punchtv.net )

Contact
Rachel Ramos
Punch TV Network
Office:  562-424-4597
Email:  media@punchtvnetwork.com

IC Punch Media, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company’s current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company’s business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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18 Apr

Benjamin Bratt to Narrate PBS’s Series “Latino Americans”

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“– Landmark Six-Hour Documentary Features Interviews with Nearly 100 Latinos and More Than 500 Years of History, Premieres Fall 2013 –

PASADENA, CA; JANUARY 14, 2013 — Today at the Television Critics Association meeting, PBS announced actor Benjamin Bratt will narrate LATINO AMERICANS, a landmark three-part, six-hour documentary series that is set to air nationally on PBS in the fall of 2013. It is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape the United States over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.”

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1 Apr

New “Pivot” Cable Channel Targets Young Adults

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This was reported by USA Today  on March 27, 2013.

“Pivot, due Aug. 1, will feature a mix of programming aimed at the “new greatest generation,” the 85 million or so 15-to-34-year-olds, says Jim Berk, CEO of parent Participant Media, being created from the ashes of Documentary Channel and Halogen TV, two small cable networks that reach 40 million homes. In an apparent first, the channel’s entire lineup also will be available via a mobile app to viewers who don’t subscribe to cable, at a monthly cost paid to Internet providers that’s “less than a cup of coffee,” promises Pivot president Evan Shapiro.”

Do you think this is a viable idea for a cable channel?

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12 Dec

Discovery Channel Greenlights Scripted Series

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The channels in Discovery Communications arsenal of networks sometimes rate well and sometime not.  In an over-satuated non-fiction programming market, it is hard for the Discovery Channel to get notices next to its relations such as TLC and The Military Channel let alone its non-related competition.  In an effort to stand out in the crowd, the Discovery Channel has announced its first scripted series called “Klondike.”  Time will tell if it will be as successful as The History Channel’s forey into the land of scripted dramas such as ”Hatfields & McCoys“ and what that will mean to non-fiction channels as a whole.

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1 Aug

Celebrating LIfe In Union narrated by Andy Garcia press release

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Celebrating Life in Union, a new documentary narrated by Andy Garcia,will premiere at the 2012 New York City International Film Festival at TribecaCinemas, August 14 at 6: 00p.m.

The film unveils the tragedy and brotherhood of a group of former political prisoners from the Cuban Revolution, who fought for, and then were betrayed by their leader, Fidel Castro. To view a trailer visit celebratinglifeinunion.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/CelebratingLifeInUnion. To attend the New York City International Film Festival, visit nyciff.com

29 Jul

ASPiRE Channel will showcase Independent Black FilmMakers

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Magic Johnson just launched the new ASPiRE network along with Comcast.  ASPiRE will offer programming of interest to African-American families.  Part of the line-up includes films by African-American Filmmakers.

Check out the entire press release by Target Market News detailing the African-American Filmmakers programming slot.  Here is a clip: “ASPiRE, the new African-American television network from Magic Johnson
Enterprises, today announced its first original series, “ABFF Independent.” The
weekly two-hour show, hosted by actor Omari Hardwick (“Sparkle,” “Dark Blue,”)
will present the best independent shorts, feature films and documentaries from
emerging black artists, “ABFF Independent” will air Mondays at 8 p.m. (ET), with
repeat airings Monday at 11 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., and
the following Monday at 2 p.m. The series will premiere on the network’s launch
date, Wednesday, June 27, with back-to-back episodes starting at 8 p.m. “

 

11 Jul

New Reality TV Show Based On Female Car Mechanic

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“Car E.R.” Based on Pam Oakes, Fourth-Generation Mechanic & Owner of Pam’s Motor City

Fort Myers, Fla., May 7, 2012 – Oakes Entertainment and Pam’s Motor City are proud to announce “Car E.R.”, a new reality series starring Pam Oakes and the employees of Pam’s Motor City in Fort Myers, Florida.

Sponsored by AC Delco, “Car E.R.” follows Pam, Peter (her long time fiancé) and the rest of the gang at Pam’s Motor City as they deal with tricky automotive repairs, esoteric customers, and serious attitudes within the shop. Of course, not everything’s a problem, and there’s a lot of fun and good times, too.

Unique to this series is that Pam owns and operates the repair shop, day in and day out. Not many women dare to venture into this highly male oriented field of work, but Pam follows in her father’s footsteps, and gives the boys a run for their money. They better pay attention when she talks, because she owns the shop!

The series is slated for first-run distribution via the internet, with future television broadcasts on the horizon. Initial reviews are that “Car E.R.” is sure to be a hit, and the potential for being picked up by a feature network is high.

To see the first few shows click on www.car-ershow.com, and connect with the show on Twitter @CarERShow and Facebook. Pam is also the author of Car Care for the Clueless: Successful Used Car Buying 101.

19 Jan

High School Dropout Intervention on Ideas In Action

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How often do we as producers get to work on a meaningful project AND get the chance to redo it in an additional version?  I am lucky to have the opportunity to produce a two-part look (each one a half-hour long) for the public television series Ideas In Action with Jim Glassman exploring how targeted middle school intervention and effective school leadership is curbing the high school dropout crisis in America.

I also have the opportunity to turn the content into a 1-hour special that I am working on now. This will allow me to add even more great content that I found it hard to part with during the initial cuts.  Here is a promo for the one-hour version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rISY_IAPgcc

As a mother, I’ve learned so much about how to help usher my children through their educational experiences. As an American, I am hopeful about our ability to educate all children regardless of their backgrounds. As a producer, I am thankful for the opportunity to share stories that may make a difference in someone’s life.

20 Sep

Close Ties documentary to air in October

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The independent documentary, Close Ties will air Saturday October 22 at 6pm on WDSU (NBC) and Sunday October 23rd at 11:35pm on WDSU (NBC). Syndication coming to other Networks and let’s not forget the festivals!!!

Close Ties: Tying on a New Tradition provides an intimate look at a rites of passage ceremony that connects teenage boys with male role models. The ceremony at this New Orleans barbershop was created by Dr. Andre Perry and Wilbert “Chill” Wilson as a way to strengthen communities struggling with crime, poverty and alarming high school drop out rates. Cultural traditions have been the cornerstone of African American communities for centuries. Close Ties examines the impact of this new tradition and shows us how tying a necktie — an act associated with men who embody professionalism and prestige — can inspire high school boys to commit to a life of achievement and success.

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16 Sep

THE MOSQUE IN MORGANTOWN to air on Comcast/Xfinity

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THE MOSQUE IN MORGANTOWN will be available for viewing on Comcast/Xfinity during the month of September.  It was produced and directed by independent filmmaker Brittany Huckabee.

THE MOSQUE IN MORGANTOWN follows what happens when Muslim feminist and journalist Asra Nomani campaigns for change in her small-town West Virginia mosque. In a time of increased scrutiny of what happens inside American mosques, this award-winning documentary provides an up-close and unflinching glimpse inside one Muslim community.

Check out the Comcast website for an interview with Brittany Huckabee by Cinema Asian America’s Chi-hui Yang about the film and the mosque as a charged symbolic space after 9/11.

To watch, go to On Demand >> Movies >> Movie Collections >> Cinema Asian America >> After September 11. This is a pay-per-view offering. (See where Comcast is available.)

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