Wylie Studios Inks Landmark Multi-Media TV and Digital Distribution Deal with Omniverse One World Television
Deal combines TV syndication in all US markets reaching over 80 million homes with International TV markets and new media platforms to bring original, first-run scripted programming to Worldwide viewers
LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wylie Studios and cutting-edge syndicator Omniverse One World Television today announced the completion of a strategic alliance to syndicate original, first-run, scripted programming concurrently over prime-time broadcast and cable television, internet, Set-Top-Boxes and mobile devices worldwide. This deal creates a new milestone in syndication: new shows will be simultaneously available in all domestic television markets reaching over 80 million homes, and millions more through the alliance's digital distribution channels.
"I'm so pleased to share a mutual vision with Omniverse about using advanced media technologies to reach global audiences on the go in today's competitive marketplace," says Wylie Studios CEO, Arthur Wylie. "As broadcast, cable and dish providers scramble to keep market share by integrating their systems on the web and for mobile, we are pleased to be on the forefront of this technology."
Wylie Studios and Omniverse are targeting traditional broadcast and cable television audiences worldwide, but they are particularly focused on delivering original programming to the "Verge Generation": a powerful new breed of viewers who get most of their content a la carte from the internet. This multi-cultural mash-up of savvy young consumers spend $90 billion annually in the U.S. alone on entertainment, technology and other luxury goods.
"What's great about the 'Verge Generation' is they don't put boundaries on when and where they view content," explains Jason DeMeo, CEO of Omniverse. "They sample TV, YouTube, Netflix, Pandora, iTunes, 24 hours a day, on-the-go, from anywhere, which is why we're excited to be at the forefront of new technology that allows us to reach them on their terms."
The Wylie Studios/Omniverse alliance brings their original content to all US television markets, International television markets, the web and mobile devices, and through set top box leaders such as Roku and others. Further, it provides them the ability to proliferate content as "Place Based Media" (e.g. hotels, retail stores and shopping malls) on a worldwide basis.
Dale Godboldo, COO of Wylie Studios says, "Responses from advertisers to our distribution platform have been encouraging. Through Omniverse's technology and our proprietary media player, they gain additional sources for accurate tracking and segmented demographic data. This enables advertisers to reach millions more target consumers and to be 100% confident in their figures."
On the fast track for distribution is their first original scripted program, a dramedy set in the world of television to be produced by Global Renaissance Entertainment Group and headlined by an A-list star and a multi-ethnic cast. Kimberly Hardin, a veteran casting director of 25 years, is also a Producer on the project. She is responsible for launching the careers of some of Hollywood's most bankable actors, and her films have generated over $1B worldwide.
Arthur Wylie, the founder of Wylie Studios, spent three years acquiring a catalogue of asset-based properties adaptable to film and television. The studio also consulted with the Screen Actor's Guild and the Writer's Guild of America to ensure that the tracking, collection and disbursement of residuals meet industry standards.
Wylie is a successful entrepreneur in the financial, and real estate sectors. A business mogul and author, Wylie released a best-selling book, Only The Crazy and Fearless Win Big, which celebrates business and entrepreneurial icons and the approaches that have defined their successes.
Mahvrick Networks bridged the deal between Wylie Studios and Omniverse One World Television, and will collaborate on the first three projects.
ABOUT WYLIE STUDIOS, LLC
Wylie Studios, LLC (an Arthur Wylie Enterprises company) is a newly formed media distribution and production services company that controls a catalogue of content to be distributed globally as films, television series, web/mobile series and soundtracks. Wylie Studios also works closely with 3rd party producers and facilities to create content, and to provide distribution and production services. www.WylieStudios.com
ABOUT GLOBAL RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
Wylie Studios' sister company Global Renaissance Entertainment Group, Inc. (an Arthur Wylie Enterprises company) is a full service entertainment production and consultation company. Its team of producers come from film ("Lord of the Rings", "300" and "The Final Destination"), television (ABC's "The Bachelor," USA's "White Collar") and episodic web ("Private.").
Global Renaissance Entertainment Group and the principals of Cherokee Funding (a $2B Fund) have formed a Joint Venture company called Global Renaissance Louisiana, LLC for the purpose of co-financing and producing entertainment content. A portion of all revenue will be invested into the community via non-profits Cherokee Gives Back and The Arthur Wylie Foundation. www.TheGlobalRenaissance.com
ABOUT OMNIVERSE ONE WORLD TELEVISION
Omniverse empowers Producers, Content Rights Holders, Syndicators, and Broadcasters large and small to effectively monetize their content through a Multi-Media Platform which covers all 211 domestic markets, the worldwide market and has unlimited channel capacity, and allows for very low broadcasting costs allowing us to transfer those savings to our subscribers. Omniverse is built to allow the viewer to Watch what they want to - On the device they want to - Whenever they want to. www.omniverseoneworldtelevision.com.
Contact: Brian Fuson
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818.242.3780
SOURCE Wylie Studios, LLC
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