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TAGE News TAG Entertainment Corp. Announces DVD Release of Family Comedy ``Popstar''
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2005--TAG Entertainment Corp. (OTCBB:TAGE), a full service entertainment company specializing in the production and distribution of family-oriented motion pictures, has announced today the DVD release of its feature film, "Popstar," through New Line Home Entertainment ("NLHE").
In North America, the DVD release will be followed by the television release through Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution (an operating division of Time Warner, Inc.). The international distribution was managed by Seven Arts, sales agent for other TAG feature films, including "Supercross: The Movie" and "Red Riding Hood."
Steve Austin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, TAG Entertainment Corp., said, "We are very excited about bringing `Popstar' to movie lovers in the most popular and affordable DVD format. We believe that the film's engaging story and renowned cast will make it a perfect present during the upcoming holiday season."
"Our distribution agreements with New Line Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution and Seven Arts significantly broaden TAG's distribution platform and reinforce our market leadership in family-oriented filmed entertainment. Now our DVDs are carried by many leading retail stores in the United States," concluded Mr. Austin.
The film stars Aaron Carter ("Supercross: The Movie," "The Even Stevens Movie," "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius," "The Princess Diaries"). Having successfully built a music career spanning over a decade, with over 5 million albums and 1 million singles sold worldwide, "Popstar" is Aaron Carter's first starring role in a motion picture.
The film also stars Alana Austin, Kimberly Kevon Williams, David Cassidy, Leif Garrett and Rick Overton.
"Popstar" was directed by Richard Gabai and produced by Steve Austin. The film highlights the incredible life and adventure of being internationally renowned teen and recording artist JD McQueen.
TAG Entertainment Corp. is a publicly-traded, fully integrated family film company based in Beverly Hills, Calif. TAG's principle business is the development and production of high quality family-oriented feature films for worldwide distribution in the theatrical motion picture markets. In addition, the company develops and produces television programming, including movies-for-television for the major networks, basic cable, pay cable, first-run syndication and international markets. Established in 1999, TAG has fully financed and produced 13 feature films and has acquired certain rights to additional motion pictures.
NOTE: The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements under federal securities laws that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Therefore, the actual results of future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, TAG's ability to develop and produce additional feature length films; the continued contributions of partners in the promotion of future film projects; TAG's ability to effectively implement its business strategy; and TAG's ability to raise additional capital to fund planned movie projects.
