Power Production House Contrafilm Partners with High Definition Multi Platform Network KushTV.com

Power Production House Contrafilm Partners with High Definition Multi Platform Network KushTV.com

Contrafilm finds alternative content distributor in lieu of the writers strike with KushTV

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- KushTV, the original and first multi platform high definition broadband and lifestyle network, announced today their partnership with Contrafilm to help distribute and develop the best content on KushTV.com and the KushTV syndication network. The partnership will allow KushTV to distribute original content from the production company and in the same token provide Contrafilm with a medium to break new actors, directors and writers.

In the wake of the recent writers' strike, the world of television and original programming has been threatened in an instant. With late night shows being immediately affected and network primetime programs looking to be affected in January and February, there is little left to the imagination of whom else may be sucked into the downward spiral; Contrafilm is not taking any chances.

Contrafilm's Beau Flynn will be admitted to KushTV's advisory board. This will allow KushTV to move forward from their highly trafficked webisodic content into producing original shorts and features for the online network and then possibly extend that content into more traditional Hollywood formats.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Contrafilm," states KushTV co- founder AJ Vernet. "We believe that Contrafilm is the right production company to introduce us to the Hollywood filmmakers who will help us solidify ourselves as the number one video network online."

"We look at the current state of Hollywood as a golden opportunity for Contrafilm to get involved with the internet ... and KushTV was the perfect alliance," states Beau Flynn, Contrafilm co-founder whose impressive resume includes producing the critically acclaimed and commercial hit films The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Requiem for a Dream, The Guardian, and The Number 23. "The entertainment world is rapidly growing and developing a harmonious union with the online space. What worked 5 years ago definitely does not apply now and we recognized how KushTV will be a leader in the online network evolution."

KushTV continues to be at the forefront of online interactive programming. With shows such as The Tommy Morrison Story, that gives viewers a glimpse into the life and trials of former heavyweight boxer Tommy Morrison and Brother Up, an all-access backstage pass to the lives, on and off the field, of Chicago Bears' brothers Femi and Brendon Ayanbadejo. The KushTV Network reaches over 30 million unique views on a monthly basis.

KushTV currently has branded channel partnerships with some 50 partners such as Helio, YouTube, MySpace TV, Veoh, IMEEM, and Akimbo and will release more interactive high definition programming in the forthcoming months.

About KushTV

KushTV is the first high definition video network for online, mobile and digital cable platforms. KushTV targets young adult audiences with original programming, live events and exclusive coverage of today's hottest stars in entertainment, music, comedy, gaming and sports. Through its wide network of distribution partners, KushTV reaches millions of unique users every month. KushTV's most popular broadband channels include "Lifestyle," "Rush" and "Kush Girls." Founded in 2005, KushTV is privately held and headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. For more information, please visit www.kushtv.com.

About Contrafilm

Contrafilm, one of the most successful independent production companies was founded by Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson launched their New Line Cinema based production company in March 2004. Since Contrafilm's inception, Flynn and Vinson have earned over $500 Million in worldwide box office gross. The first film released under their banner was AFTER THE SUNSET, helmed by Brett Ratner. Also produced by Contrafilm, in conjunction with Lakeshore, is Screen Gem's THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, one of the most profitable and successful films of 2005. In the fall of 2006 Flynn and Vinson produced THE GUARDIAN for Disney's Touchstone Pictures, starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher and in Spring 2007 the Jim Carrey thriller, THE NUMBER 23 for New Line Cinema. Contrafilm is also in post production on JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D, the first ever live action film that was shot in HD-3D and will be released July 11, 2008.

Danika Berry/Andrew Scott
5W Public Relations
323.556.7077
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