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Two DVD Box Sets Honor the Battle of Gettysburg.


PITTSBURGH -- In honor of the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Noun 1. Battle of Gettysburg - a battle of the American Civil War (1863); the defeat of Robert E. Lee's invading Confederate Army was a major victory for the Union
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 on July 1-3, 2006, Inecom Entertainment Company presents two 2-DVD Box Sets from Director Mark Bussler - "Gettysburg and Stories of Valor valor

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"Gettysburg and Stories of Valor" contains 30 unique stories that capture the scenic beauty of the Gettysburg battlefield The Gettysburg Battlefield was the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1 to July 3, 1863, in and around the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Adams County, which had approximately 2,400 residents at the time. , examine rare Civil War artifacts artifacts

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 and reveal the personal stories of the men who fought there.

A one-hour version of the film is currently airing nationwide on public television in both standard and high-definition formats See high-def DVD formats and HD DVD. . "Gettysburg and Stories of Valor Public Television Edition" is presented by Penn State Public Broadcasting (PSPB PSPB Penn State Public Broadcasting (Pennsylvania) ) and distributed by American Public Television American Public Television (APT) is the largest of the television syndication distributors of programming for public television stations in the United States. It began in 1961 as the Eastern Educational Television Network  (APT). The film will air nationally in high-definition on the following June dates (check local listings):
Friday, June 16, 2006     8:00 pm and 11:00 pm (EDT)

    Saturday, June 17, 2006   4:00 am and 7:00 pm (EDT)


Blake A. Magner of "The Civil War News" says the film is, "Highly recommended."

"Horses of Gettysburg" captures the relationship between soldiers and their horses on the battlefield. Filmed in high-definition with charging horses, period photos, battlefield panoramas and no "talking heads," this cinematic documentary tells the story of the estimated 72,000 horses and mules that fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. It celebrates the forgotten heroes of the Civil War and their critical role in shaping the United States of America UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The name of this country. The United States, now thirty-one in number, are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire,  that we live in today.

The special edition 2-DVD Box Set contains more than three hours of special features including two interviews with narrator NARRATOR. A pleader who draws narrs serviens narrator, a sergeant at law. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 37. Obsolete.  Ronald F. Maxwell, a documentary with Eric Campbell, Gettysburg National Military Park Ranger and Civil War author and an interview with Doug Sloan, notable Hollywood horse wrangler, on caring for animals in films.

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 the animals of the Civil War got their due," says Mike Koepke, "Mike's Civil War Musings."

On Saturday, June 10, 2006, Narrator Ronald F. Maxwell (director of the epic films "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals") and Director Mark Bussler will present "Behind the Scenes with Horses of Gettysburg," a screening of select chapters and discussion on the making of the film in historic Leesburg, Virginia. For the most up-to-date information about this event, visit www.HorsesofGettysburg.com/events.

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 Box Sets, the award-winning "Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom" DVD is available for sale and will also air nationally in high-definition on public television in July. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell (director of "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals") and written, directed and produced by multiple-award winner Robert Child ("Gettysburg: Three Days of Destiny" and "Gettysburg: The Boys in Blue and Gray"), this film vividly brings to life the story of America's fight for freedom during the bloodiest day in American History.

The film will air nationally in high-definition on the following July dates (check local listings):
Tuesday, July 4, 2006            7:00 pm (EDT)

    Wednesday, July 5, 2006          4:00 am (EDT)


About Inecom Entertainment Company

Inecom Entertainment Company finances and distributes independent films by partnering with innovative producers and enlisting celebrated talent such as Ronald F. Maxwell, Richard Dreyfuss, Keith Carradine and Gene Wilder.

Since 2001, Inecom has released eight feature documentaries and multiple instructional films for U.S. and international distribution including "Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom" and "Horses of Gettysburg," both narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, "Johnstown Flood" narrated by Richard Dreyfuss and "EXPO - Magic of the White City" narrated by Gene Wilder. Inecom's upcoming productions include "Winters of War", "The Clara Barton Story" and "World War 1 - American Legacy."

NOTE TO MEDIA:

For more information on Inecom Entertainment Company films or to receive a screening copy, press kit or product photographs, contact Julie Halapchuk at jhalapch@inecom.com or 1.888.258.5164 or visit www.Inecom.com.
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