Michael J. Nelson Named Producer at Legend Films

Michael J. Nelson Named Producer at Legend Films

SAN DIEGO, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Legend Films, Inc. today announced they have appointed former host of TV's classic show Mystery Science Theater 3000, and comedy genius, Michael J. Nelson, as Chief Content Producer. Nelson will be responsible for building and leading the company's creative content, providing on-going commentaries and developing other premium web-based programming.

"Mike Nelson is an outstanding addition to Legend Films," said David G. Martin, CEO of Legend Films. "His experience, vision and skills will be an important asset to the company as we continue to build our entertainment library."

Mike Nelson has had a long relationship with Legend Films, providing audio commentaries and video wraparounds on movies such as The Three Stooges In Color, House on Haunted Hill, Night of the Living Dead, Reefer Madness, Plan 9 From Outer Space and The Little Shop of Horrors.

"I'm very excited. Legend Films is such a great fit for me -- talented people who consistently put out a great product. Plus there are Flaming Hot Cheetos in the lunch room vending machine. That made it an easy choice to join the team," enthused Mike Nelson.

A critic's favorite as long-time host and head writer for the legendary Mystery Science Theater 3000, Mike led the writing staff to three Emmy nominations, four Cable ACE nominations and received the prestigious Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting. Mike has received critical acclaim for his three books, Mike Nelson's Movie Megacheese, Mind over Matters and his latest, the novel Death Rat. A favorite on the lecture circuit, Mike has delighted audiences all over the country with his outrageous yet astute commentary on film, television and pop culture.

To view Mike's first days of work at Legend Films, please visit www.legendfilms.net or www.YouTube.com/user/legendfilmsinc

Legend Films, Inc., a company renowned for its innovation and artistry, is the leader in restoration and colorization of classic films and television shows and is a leader in special color effects for new feature films, commercials, and music videos. Legend's proprietary restoration and colorization technology and its latest innovation in color correction represent the most advanced color effects processes in the world. Legend Films has a number of partnerships with classic actors and directors including an exclusive agreement with Shirley Temple Black to produce and distribute her owned entertainment products and a production partnership with famed special effects pioneer, Ray Harryhausen, to color produce several of his favorite black-and-white films. More information about Legend Films can be found at www.legendfilms.net.

Contact:

Maria Mason
858.450.4420 x 17
mmason@legendfilms.net

Source: Legend Films, Inc.

CONTACT: Maria Mason of Legend Films, Inc., +1-858-450-4420, ext. 17,
mmason@legendfilms.net

Web site: http://www.youtube.com/user/legendfilmsinc

Web site: http://www.legendfilms.net/

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