Beachport's On Ice, Inc. and PS Stargames to produce Fairy Tales On Ice with ABC Video; 1994 Olympic Medalist Nancy Kerrigan Featured.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 1995--Beachport Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on BB: BPRT) announced today that its On Ice, Inc. subsidiary and PS StarGames have formed a joint venture, FTI FTI Free thyroxine index, see there Inc., which entered into an agreement with ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. Video to create Fairy Tales This is a list of fairy tales, the dates of their earliest known printed version, the author and, if known, the collection of tales in which it was published. It should be noted, however, that not all stories listed below would be categorized as fairy tales by a strict definition on Ice, a made-for-video series featuring on-ice adaptations of universally beloved, classic fairy tales. The announcement was made by Barry Mendelson, President of On Ice, Inc., in conjunction with Jerry Solomon of PS StarGames and Jon Peisinger, President of ABC Video. Fairy Tales on Ice will consist of five 60-90 minute programs starring 1994 Olympic Silver Medalist Nancy Kerrigan Nancy Kerrigan (born October 13, 1969 in Stoneham, Massachusetts) is a two-time American Olympic figure skating medalist and 1993 U.S. champion. Biography Kerrigan began skating at age six. She grew up with brothers who played hockey, and often joined in herself. and each will feature narration by a different, high-profile celebrity. Other internationally renowned skaters will make guest appearances on the series which will bring to life timeless fairy tales with elaborate on-ice sets, scenery and costumes. The first two videos will be released in the second half of 1996, followed by two in the second half of 1997 and one in 1998. Commenting on the agreement, On Ice President, Barry Mendelson, said, "Fairy Tales on Ice is consistent with our strategy to create on-ice family entertainment featuring world class figure skating figure skating Sport in which ice skaters, singly or in pairs, perform various jumps, spins, and footwork. The figure skate blade has a special serrated toe pick, or toe rake, at the front. talent and the finest in costumes and dramatic staging. ABC Video is an important partner with its worldwide video, multimedia and merchandising network, while Nancy Kerrigan is universally recognized as one of the finest talents in the sport." Beachport Entertainment is engaged in the development and production of diversified live family entertainment programming which is distributed in domestic and international ancillary markets, including home video, cable and broadcast television. Beachport's On Ice, Inc. is the leading producer of family oriented ice skating ice skating, gliding along an ice surface on keellike runners known as ice skates. Skating as a Sport Skating, besides being an important form of winter recreation and the essential skill in the game of ice hockey (see hockey, ice) has developed entertainment for live theater and arena audiences, network television and home video in both the United States and abroad. Beachport Entertainment Digital Group is a full-service interactive entertainment software developer that designs video games for all popular game platforms. Beachport also designs sites for the world wide web and the Microsoft Network. CONTACT: Barry Mendelson Beachport Entertainment Corporation 310/278-5114 or Joseph N. Jaffoni David C. Collins Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated 212/505-3015 |
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