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Aug 5th, 2005, 05:04 PM
TAG Entertainment's 'Supercross: The Movie' Racing to Theatres August 17; Film Stars Steve Howey, Mike Vogel, Cameron Richardson and Sophia Bush
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2005--TAG Entertainment Corp. (OTCBB:TAGE), a full service entertainment company specializing in the production and distribution of family-oriented motion pictures, in association with Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports, announced the upcoming worldwide theatrical release of "Supercross: The Movie." Domestic distributor Twentieth Century Fox releases the film nationwide August 17, 2005, and the World Premiere is set for August 15th in Los Angeles.
"There's nothing like watching live motorcycle racing," said Steve Austin, Chairman and CEO of TAG Entertainment. "We are thrilled to be bringing the intensity of Supercross competition and passion of the riders to the big screen in such a universally appealing story. At its core, SUPERCROSS is a hero's quest about two brothers who dream of becoming champions and how they go about making that dream a reality."
"Supercross: The Movie" tells the story of two brothers, KC and Trip Carlyle, who overcome emotional and physical obstacles to achieve success in the competitive world of Supercross racing. Portraying these two lead characters are two bright young talents: Steve Howey ("Reba") and Mike Vogel ("Grounded for Life") who star as the two brothers whose paths collide in the high-stakes world of Supercross; and Cameron Richardson ("Skin") and Sophia Bush ("One Tree Hill") as the women who help change their lives. Also starring are actor/recording artist Aaron Carter, Channing Tatum ("Coach Carter"), with Robert Patrick ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "The X-Files") and Robert Carradine ("Revenge of the Nerds").
Supercross is one of the fastest growing motor sports in the U.S. and a strategic partnership between TAG Entertainment and Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division, the parent company for the Supercross circuit, was critical in bringing this cutting-edge world to the screen.
Mr. Austin added, "Authenticity was our top priority and we are confident that fans of Supercross will be pleased with the end result. With access to every one of Clear Channel's Supercross events, the production took full advantage of this unprecedented access to spectacular effect, staging a scene -- a race-within-a race -- in the middle of a live championship event."
The movie was made possible, in part, by the significant contributions of a number of high-profile industry heavyweights including: Parts Unlimited, THOR, American Honda Motor Corporation, American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Alpinestars, Weekend Warrior, and THQ. Their participation included in-kind contributions that offset major expenditures in the actual production as well as significant media support in the cross-promotion of the theatrical release of the film.
Showcasing the exciting world of Supercross competition, "Supercross: The Movie" is the second in a planned series of theatrical releases that have been inspired by Clear Channel Entertainment's popular live motor sports events. The TAG/Clear Channel partnership focuses on a core audience of power sports enthusiasts, while broadening its reach to more mainstream audiences through major studio distribution.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2005--TAG Entertainment Corp. (OTCBB:TAGE), a full service entertainment company specializing in the production and distribution of family-oriented motion pictures, in association with Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports, announced the upcoming worldwide theatrical release of "Supercross: The Movie." Domestic distributor Twentieth Century Fox releases the film nationwide August 17, 2005, and the World Premiere is set for August 15th in Los Angeles.
"There's nothing like watching live motorcycle racing," said Steve Austin, Chairman and CEO of TAG Entertainment. "We are thrilled to be bringing the intensity of Supercross competition and passion of the riders to the big screen in such a universally appealing story. At its core, SUPERCROSS is a hero's quest about two brothers who dream of becoming champions and how they go about making that dream a reality."
"Supercross: The Movie" tells the story of two brothers, KC and Trip Carlyle, who overcome emotional and physical obstacles to achieve success in the competitive world of Supercross racing. Portraying these two lead characters are two bright young talents: Steve Howey ("Reba") and Mike Vogel ("Grounded for Life") who star as the two brothers whose paths collide in the high-stakes world of Supercross; and Cameron Richardson ("Skin") and Sophia Bush ("One Tree Hill") as the women who help change their lives. Also starring are actor/recording artist Aaron Carter, Channing Tatum ("Coach Carter"), with Robert Patrick ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "The X-Files") and Robert Carradine ("Revenge of the Nerds").
Supercross is one of the fastest growing motor sports in the U.S. and a strategic partnership between TAG Entertainment and Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division, the parent company for the Supercross circuit, was critical in bringing this cutting-edge world to the screen.
Mr. Austin added, "Authenticity was our top priority and we are confident that fans of Supercross will be pleased with the end result. With access to every one of Clear Channel's Supercross events, the production took full advantage of this unprecedented access to spectacular effect, staging a scene -- a race-within-a race -- in the middle of a live championship event."
The movie was made possible, in part, by the significant contributions of a number of high-profile industry heavyweights including: Parts Unlimited, THOR, American Honda Motor Corporation, American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Alpinestars, Weekend Warrior, and THQ. Their participation included in-kind contributions that offset major expenditures in the actual production as well as significant media support in the cross-promotion of the theatrical release of the film.
Showcasing the exciting world of Supercross competition, "Supercross: The Movie" is the second in a planned series of theatrical releases that have been inspired by Clear Channel Entertainment's popular live motor sports events. The TAG/Clear Channel partnership focuses on a core audience of power sports enthusiasts, while broadening its reach to more mainstream audiences through major studio distribution.
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