Corporate Overview
A COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
1 NETWORK MEDIA GROUP (TSX Venture: NTE)
Greetings from the front lines of Network, and thank you for taking a moment to check out our first investor communication under our new platform, which we are excited to share with you.
This communication is designed to provide you with an overview on Network, further introduce you to our management team and our board, and share with you a sampling of the attention our slate of productions regularly garners from both traditional and entertainment media.
Our going forward plan is to communicate regularly with you to best ensure you are well informed on the business of Network Entertainment, as well the broader picture of the U.S. and global entertainment marketplace in which we operate, and in which we have established our work and our brand. Among other material, we will be sending you our news releases, trade media in the form of articles and links that we have earned, and the trailers for our various productions that we produce and release globally.
The purpose of these regular investor communications is threefold. First, with your support, we have built a world class company that produces premium content that is embraced and coveted by the world’s most recognizable global broadcasters, streaming services and distributors. We want to start sharing that information with you more fully, beyond our press releases and other communiques, so that you will have a much more informed perspective on the company we have built together.
Secondly, our entire team has tirelessly dedicated its time, energy, and resources on not only successfully producing premium content, but we are laser focused on building on that success to create the momentum required to build a highly successful and scalable enterprise. With that momentum in full swing, we will be sharing all of the important ongoing developments that are foundational to architecting our future.
Lastly, our team has a lot of pride in what we do every day at Network, and this communication allows us to share that pride with you each step of the way.
We appreciate you spending the time to update yourself further on Network, and we truly appreciate your support and trust to date. Our ongoing pledge to you is to consistently work at the highest level to continue to earn the commitment you’ve made to us by building Network into a successful company we can all be proud of.
Kind regards,
Derik Murray Founder / CEO Network
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Network Entertainment produces premium programming for US and Global audiences. Network’s documentaries and docu-series showcase the lives of the world’s most inspiring cultural icons and their endearing legacy. Our films have featured a compelling lineup of icons from the worlds of Music, Movies, Comedy, Sports, Politics and Business. The Network premium brand of programming features A-list casts and highly cinematic, richly crafted storytelling. Our productions are consistently embraced by both popular and critical acclaim garnering awards, record ratings and unparalleled media coverage.
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DERIK MURRAY FOUNDER, CEO
Derik Murray, the founder and creative force behind Network Entertainment, began his career creating rich, evocative images as an advertising photographer and television commercial director before focusing his attention on high profile television, film and publishing projects. Derik’s credits include producing the Academy Award shortlisted Facing Ali, a feature documentary with Lionsgate Entertainment, and I Am Bruce Lee, which made its US television premiere on Spike TV where it garnered the highest ratings for a documentary in the network’s history. Derik also produced I Am Steve McQueen, produced and co-directed I Am Evel Knievel, I Am Chris Farley (which surpassed I Am Bruce Lee ratings for Spike TV), Johnny Cash - American Rebel for CMT, The Cowboy for Discovery, and the feature documentary I Am JFK Jr.. Derik executive produced and co-directed the seven-part series Facing for National Geographic, and produced and co-directed I Am Heath Ledger, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017. Most recently, Derik produced and executive produced I Am Sam Kinison for Spike TV, and I Am MLK Jr. which is being readied for release on the Paramount Network for 2018.
4 PAUL GERTZ PRESIDENT, COO
After receiving a B.A. in Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles, Paul Gertz went on to attend the University of Southern California, simultaneously earning his Law Degree and M.B.A. before starting his career as the Associate Director of Business Affairs at leading animation producer Ruby-Spears Productions. George Lucas then recruited Paul to Skywalker Ranch in Northern California to become the Director of Business Affairs for Lucasfilm Ltd. Paul was responsible for the business affairs of Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound, THX and Lucas Licensing & Merchandising, and was also the production lawyer on the films Tucker, Willow, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Paul returned to Los Angeles as the Senior Vice-President of Production at famed animation house Hanna-Barbera, where he executive produced his first feature film, the $16 million Once Upon A Forest. He went on to produce three more award-winning feature films: The Pagemaster, a $35 million 20th Century Fox production, Cats Don’t Dance, the $45 million Warner Bros. release which was awarded an Annie for Best Picture of the Year, and 20th Century Fox’s $85 million animated science fiction fantasy Titan A.E.
As Executive Producer and Head Writer of Gene Roddenbery’s live action television series Earth: Final Conflict, Paul wrote the majority of the 22 episodes in the first year. The Emmy nominated series finished the season as the #1 new show in first run syndication, and Paul led the $1.1 million per episode production for five full seasons. Paul’s writing credits also include Through the Moebius Strip, a CGI animated film based on the designs of the renowned artist Moebius (“Star Wars” and “Alien”), and he was commissioned to write an episode of David E. Kelley’s Emmy Award winning legal series The Practice.
Paul was Executive Vice President at the internationally acclaimed Rainmaker Animation studios, where he executive produced several Direct to DVD feature films based on Mattel’s Barbie and Max Steel brands, as well as an animated version of Jerry Lewis’ The Nutty Professor.
Since joining forces with Network Entertainment to produce high quality unscripted productions for international television and theatrical distribution, Paul has executive produced the Academy Award shortlisted theatrical documentary Facing Ali, and I Am Bruce Lee, which made its U.S. television premiere on Spike TV where it garnered the highest ratings for a documentary in the network’s history. Paul also executive produced I Am Steve McQueen, I Am Evel Knievel, I Am Chris Farley, Johnny Cash - American Rebel, The Cowboy, I Am JFK Jr., I Am Heath Ledger, I Am Sam Kinison and a series for National Geographic Channel called Facing.
5 KENT WINGERAK SVP, BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Kent began his career in the film and television industry as the Vice President of Business Affairs at WIC Entertainment, the development, licensing and Canadian programming and investment division for one of Canada’s largest national broadcast entities, WIC Television. At WIC, Kent was responsible for the analysis, structuring, negotiation and domestic distribution for over 200 hours of the company’s Canadian production activities.
Following this, Kent was Executive Vice President at Peace Arch Productions, one of Canada’s largest publicly listed film and television production entities. Serving as one of the company’s senior executives in the areas of business affairs, development, finance, production and distribution, Kent was a key component of the Peach Arch management team where he was instrumental in the company’s commissioning of over $90 million in production volume, ranking it the fifth largest in Canada.
Kent also independently produced and executive produced Now & Forever, a critically acclaimed feature film and winner of several international film festivals, and executive produced The Impossible Elephant, a feature film and winner of the Toronto International Film Festival for children’s YTV Silver Sprocket Audience Award.
As the Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at Network since 2003, Kent is a key member of Network’s executive team where he oversees the negotiation, structuring and contractual arrangements for all of the company’s development, financing, production, licensing and distribution activities. Kent has executive produced and spearheaded the business affairs for the company’s growing slate of productions including I Am Sam Kinison, I Am Heath Ledger, I Am JFK Jr., The Cowboy, Johnny Cash - American Rebel, I Am Chris Farley, I Am Evel Knievel, I Am Steve McQueen, I Am Bruce Lee, Facing Ali, the television series Facing and two seasons of Making the Cut, three Life and Times documentaries, The Stanley Cup Odyssey and Anne Murray: The Music of My Life, which he produced for Network. Kent’s 20 years of experience as a business affairs executive in the film and television industry is integral to the success of Network’s ongoing production initiatives.
6 THE BOARD
FRANK ANDERSON DR. GREG ZESCHUK EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR
Mr. Anderson has over 35 years’ experience in Dr. Zeschuk is one of the gaming industry’s most the capital markets, 18 years of which he spent as accomplished innovators and entrepreneurs, an investment adviser and partner at the largest having co-founded BioWare Corp, an independent non-bank owned investment firm internationally respected and award-winning in Canada, and more recently as President of an video game developer, where he worked for more independent investment bank. He also has broad than 17 years in various leadership roles including experience in the entertainment sector, having President, Co-CEO, and General Manager. After worked with various production companies, music BioWare’s acquisition by Electronic Arts, the labels and talent agencies in both the United leading videogame company in the world, Dr. States and Canada. He is currently an Executive Zeschuk served as a Vice President at EA for Producer based in Los Angeles, working in both five years before leaving the company in 2012. In scripted and unscripted content, and is a partner recognition of his groundbreaking achievements, at JASH, a production company creating branded Dr. Zeschuk has been inducted into the Academy comedic content for major brands. Mr. Anderson is of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame, and also on the boards of directors of Lynks Music, an received the Game Developer’s Choice Awards artist management music platform, and Variety for Lifetime Achievement Award, the two most Kids Gala 2017. prestigious awards possible in the field of gaming.
DERIK MURRAY PAUL GERTZ FOUNDER, CEO PRESIDENT, COO
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STEVE KOTLOWITZ PETER SCARTH DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
Steve Kotlowitz is a partner in The Sports Peter Scarth has been involved in the launch and Corporation, one of the premiere agencies development of several companies, including representing NHL hockey players. Mr. Kotlowitz’s Photochannel Networks and Telepix Imaging expertise includes representing his clients for both Inc., a leading supplier of Internet imaging on- and off-ice activities, including endorsements and e-commerce solutions. Prior to launching and other licensing and promotional opportunities. Telepix, Mr. Scarth worked for the Eastman Kodak Company for 23 years in both the US and Canada, Before joining The Sports Corporation in 1997, Mr. running various division of the company including Kotlowitz was senior vice president, administration as Vice President of the Motion Picture division and business affairs for Los Angeles based within Kodak Canada, and as Vice President, International Creative Management, Inc., the Business Manager, and Consumer Imaging. Mr. leading Hollywood talent and literary agency. Scarth holds Chemical Engineering and Chemistry/ Mr. Kotlowitz graduated with honours from UCLA Mathematics degrees from Queen’s University in in 1979, with a major in sociology. He received his Kingston, Ontario. JD from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1983, where he founded the Entertainment and Sports Law Society.
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10 SELECTED MEDIA
“[I Am Heath Ledger] paints an affecting, “I Am [Heath Ledger] devotes much of its time impressionistic portrait of the actor’s singular to Ledger’s other creative pursuits, including vision and devotion to his work.” photography, chess and most prominently, music.”
“I AM HEATH LEDGER” - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “I AM HEATH LEDGER” - USA TODAY
“The film is like a gift from father to daughter, her being able to see his movements and his expressions, it’s almost like he pieced the documentary ““I Am Heath Ledger” is a catchy “It’s a knockout! What a compelling way and seductive portrait of an together for her.” to revisit Ali’s incredible career” “I AM HEATH LEDGER” - KATE LEDGER - PEOPLE MAGAZINE extraordinary artist” “FACING ALI” - LEONARD MALTIN - FILM CRITIC
“I AM HEATH LEDGER” - VARIETY
“An incisive cinematic portrait featuring commentary “I kept thinking what Farley would by many of his friends and colleagues, as well as “I AM JFK JR. is a time capsule of have thought of it… He would extensive archival footage showcasing its subject’s the pre-9/11 era, when Americans have smiled and laughed. magnetic charisma.” still retained a small capacity for And that’s all that really matters.” “I AM JFK JR.” - FRANK SCHECK - HOLLYWOOD REPORTER political hero worship.”
“I AM CHRIS FARLEY” - “I AM JFK JR.” - NEWSWEEK BRIAN TALLERICO - ROGEREBERT.COM
Many of our documentaries have been featured on the following Broadcast News:
11 “ paints an effusive “Profoundly beautiful. I grew up in Australia and grew I Am Chris Farley up watching all his movies. It was extremely emotional portrait of its title subject.” but I loved it.” “I AM CHRIS FARLEY” - BEN KENIGSBERG - THE NYTIMES “I AM HEATH LEDGER” - ESTELLE TANG - ELLE
“How does a small Chinese guy become the movies’ greatest martial artist of all time? That question drives “It was such an intimate look at his life and creativity. this reverential documentary about the man with the I felt like I came out of it with a more complete portrait one-inch punch.” of who he was as a person and not just an actor. “ “I AM BRUCE LEE” - TOTAL FILM “I AM HEATH LEDGER” - CRYSTAL BELL - MTV
“I Am Evel Knievel shows what kind of daredevil he “I loved it, truly. It was a beautiful portrait was. Someone who jumped motorcycles that weren’t “It was a moving piece and illuminating of his life versus his death. So many great made to fly through the air, heavy Harley Davidsons. interviews, images and videos. Such a to hear from some of his friends who Someone who dreamt about jumping great distances knew him for so long ... they got a lot of talent, gone way too soon.” and realizing it, despite trouble to get there. Evel “I AM HEATH LEDGER” - LEIGH BLICKLEY - HUFFINGTON POST great people in there.” Knievel was a special man, who was one of the first “I AM HEATH LEDGER” - AMY KAUFMAN - LA TIMES men to do “extreme sports” as we know them today.”
“I AM EVEL KNIEVEL” - BY NOSTRA
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Heath Ledger doc offers a different side of late actor WATCH INTERVIEW
“‘I Am Heath Ledger’ transcends box-checking filmography and gushing tributes, looking past Ledger The Movie Star to focus on the young man who dedicated his life to pursuing -- and helping others pursue -- a wide variety of creative endeavors.”
BY JASON NEWMAN - ROLLING STONE
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“The video Ledger captured of himself, which is liberally woven into the film, makes this an intense portrait that actually merits its title -- up close and personal in ways that such biographies seldom are.”
BY BRIAN LOWREY - CNN
READ FULL REVIEW “An incisive cinematic portrait. Spike TV’s documentary chronicles the tragically short life of the son of the slain 35th president.”
BY FRANK SCHECK - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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“Robert De Niro, Cindy Crawford and More Remember John F. Kennedy Jr. in ‘I Am JFK Jr.’ Trailer.”
BY RAPHAEL CHESTANG
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“‘I Am JFK Jr.’ zeroes in on lost promise of a famous life cut short”
BY BRIAN LOWRY
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‘I Am JFK Jr.’ film discussion
WATCH VIDEO ‘I Am Chris Farley,’ a Brief Life, Lived for Laughs
BY BEN KENIGSBERG
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“‘I Am Chris Farley’ Trailer Is a Greatest-Hits Reel That Will Give You So Many Feelings
BY NATALIE FINN
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“Comedy and tragedy are often uncomfortably at odds in this emotional yet surface-level study of the late entertainer.”
BY ANDREW BARKER ‘ ’ film discussion I Am JFK Jr. READ FULL REVIEW “The new documentary ‘Johnny Cash: American Rebel’ is a revelatory look at the entertainer’s public and personal life.”
BY STEPHEN L. BETTS
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“New CMT doc shows many sides of Johnny Cash”
BY BRIAN MANSFIELD
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“‘Johnny Cash: An American Rebel,’ Even if You Already Know the Story”
BY NEIL GENZLINGER
READ FULL REVIEW “Steve McQueen documentary brings the king of cool to life”
BY RICK KOGAN - CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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“This isn’t a complete, definitive portrait. But as a retrospective on a guy who climbed from the bottom to the top and did wonderful things on camera, it serves up an hour of great memories.”
BY DAVID HINCKLEY
READ FULL REVIEW “Ten of the most formidable fighters who squared off against Muhammad Ali emerge with their stature seriously enhanced from the first-rate boxing docu ‘Facing Ali.’”
BY TODD MCCARTHY
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“Facing Ali” was just named to the prestigious short list of contenders for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
BY DAILY SUN STAFF
READ FULL ARTICLE “Network Entertainment’s “Facing’’ Television Series Wins Three Leo Awards Including Best Documentary Series”
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“Facing Schwarzenegger explores one of the greatest immigrant success stories of our time: an unabashed look at the life of a man who followed his dreams.”
BY RIC DRASIN
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“Suge Knight Featured In Nat Geo’s FACING Series”
BY ALVIN AQUA BLANCO
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“NatGeo’s Facing interviews Steve Murphy and Javier Pena about hunting Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.”
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FACING ALI SHORTLISTED 2010
20 NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT BIO
Network Entertainment Inc., founded and headquartered in Vancouver, Other productions by Network Entertainment include Johnny Cash - British Columbia, Canada, is an established television and film production American Rebel, which featured interviews with Willie Nelson, Merle company with an international reputation for producing premium Haggard and Sheryl Crow, and made it’s U.S. television premiere on content for global audiences. The principal business of the company is CMT, a two-part documentary special The Cowboy which premiered on the development, financing, production, marketing and distribution of Discovery’s American Heroes Channel, and a global seven-part series documentaries and docu-series. entitled Facing for National Geographic.
The company was honored to be shortlisted for an Academy Award Network’s most recent productions include I Am Heath Ledger, which for Best Feature Documentary for Facing Ali, a theatrical documentary launched at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival and features interviews and television special, with Lionsgate Entertainment as the international with Ang Lee, Naomi Watts, Ben Mendelsohn, Catherine Hardwicke distributor and Spike TV premiering its worldwide broadcast. and Ben Harper, I Am Sam Kinison, featuring Jay Leno, Bill Burr, Ron Jeremy, Charlie Sheen and Tommy Chong, and I Am MLK Jr. which is I Am Bruce Lee was distributed theatrically in the U.S. and Canada being readied for release on the Paramount Network for April 2018. before making its U.S. television premiere on Spike TV, where it garnered the highest ratings for a documentary in the network’s history. These Network is home to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of producers, ratings were recently exceeded by Network’s more recent film I Am directors, cinematographers, editors, writers, and designers who Chris Farley, which delivered record ratings for Spike TV, drawing in regularly align their talents with the company’s goal and commitment to 1.5 million viewers, establishing it as the most watched documentary in producing stories that strike a chord with audiences around the world. Spike’s history. The company works with broadcasters throughout North America Additional titles within the I Am series of documentaries include I Am including ABC, AHC, Discovery, ESPN, ESPN Classic, CBC, CMT, CTV, Steve McQueen featuring Gary Oldman and Pierce Brosnan, and History Channel, National Geographic, Spike, Paramount Network narrated by Robert Downey Jr., I Am Evel Knievel featuring Matthew and TSN. The company’s work has been recognized by the Academy McConaughey, Michelle Rodriguez, and Kid Rock, and I Am JFK Jr. Awards, Tribeca Film Festival, the Emmys, Realscreen Awards, the featuring interviews with Robert De Niro, Cindy Crawford, Mike Tyson Los Angeles Film Festival, Washington D.C. Silver Docs, Seattle and Christiane Amanpour. All of these titles had their broadcast premiere International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival, Houston in the U.S. on Spike TV. International releases for these titles are handled International Film Festival, The Gemini’s, Vancouver International by FremantleMedia. Film Festival, Banff Television Festival, and the International Film and Television Festival of New York.
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