Imperia Entertainment's 'Autograph' Picked Up By Torchlight Entertainment

Imperia Entertainment's 'Autograph' Picked Up By Torchlight Entertainment

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) Chairman Kenneth Eade announced today that the company has made a deal with Torchlight Entertainment for foreign sales of the company's celebrity interview series, "Autograph." Torchlight's sales agent is Patrick de Bokay, who has more than fifteen years experience in the film industry, first as Director of Marketing for Twentieth Century Fox Theatrical in Paris and subsequently as Vice-President, International Marketing, for Turner Pictures Worldwide Distribution based in Los Angeles. He has released over 100 movies (Braveheart, Alien3, My Cousin Vinny, Mrs. Doubtfire, Speed), coordinated publicity and talent tours (Jamie Lee Curtis, Robert Duvall, John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, and Angelica Huston), initiated major promotion deals with consumer brands (Burger King, Pepsi, McDonalds, Kellogg's, KFC and Nestle), as well as developing Licensing & Merchandising for major entertainment brands. "We are very happy to have someone of Patrick's caliber on board to help with the international distribution of 'Autograph,' and wish him and Torchlight the best of luck at NATPE in Las Vegas," said Kenneth Eade, Chairman.

ABOUT "AUTOGRAPH"

"Autograph" is the award winning celebrity biography series which takes an up close and personal look at such stars as Robert Duvall, Ben Kingsley, Janet Leigh, Martin Landau, Bo Derek and many others. Through the show, a special portrait is created of a classic star, complete with the best examples of that star's work.

ABOUT IMPERIA ENTERTAINMENT

Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (www.imperiaentertainment.com) is a company that has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution, once monopolized by the major film studios. In conjunction with its distribution subsidiary, Imperia International Distribution, the company engages in investing in and producing and distributing full-length feature films. Along with its equity interest in "All That I Need" (www.allthatineed.net), released in theaters last December, and now being marketed at the American Film Market (AFM) for DVD distribution, Imperia's film properties include its feature film, "Say It In Russian" (www.sayitinrussianmovie.com), starring Faye Dunaway and Agata Gotova, "Brothers," by Tarquin Gotch ("Home Alone"), "Whiskers," a family film, made by Imperia's subsidiary, Muller Media, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MUME), and the award-winning "Autograph" television series (www.autograph.tv), which airs on the OlympuSAT system.

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Imperia Entertainment, Inc. and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

Imperia Entertainment, Inc.
James Hergott, 310-275-0089,
or Vivian Fullerlove, 972-562-0616 (Public Relations)

Source: Imperia Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: James Hergott, +1-310-275-0089, or Public Relations, Vivian
Fullerlove, +1-972-562-0616, both of Imperia Entertainment, Inc.

Web site: http://www.imperiaentertainment.com/
http://www.autograph.tv/

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