Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom Scores Stunning Opening Weekend Gross of $161,302 on Five Screens for a Per Screen of $32,261

Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom Scores Stunning Opening Weekend Gross of $161,302 on Five Screens for a Per Screen of $32,261

Platformed independent release based on popular television series rivals other indies for opening weekend box office on half the screens; Logo quickly securing additional screens for second weekend

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Logo, a division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks, today announced the romantic comedy Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom, soared to the top of U.S. theatrical independent film box office with an estimated opening weekend gross of $161,302, or approximately $32,261 per screen. Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom is the theatrical film debut of Logo Features presented in association with Tall Skinny Black Boy Productions.

Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom grossed approximately $54,093 on Friday, increased slightly to approximately $55,209 on Saturday, and is expected to gross an estimated additional $52,000 on Sunday. The enormous audience response to the film's opening weekend is prompting Logo Features to add screens for the film's second weekend.

"We're thrilled that Noah fans and newcomers to this story are packing theaters to see Logo's first feature film and the first theatrical release based on a gay TV series," said Lisa Sherman, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Logo. "The stellar box office for Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom says as much about the intense loyalty of Noah's avid fan base as it does about ticket sales."

Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom is a sassy, funny and fierce look at the lives of a close-knit quartet of African-American gay men who discovered their real family when they found each other. Ticket information and video previews are available at www.NoahsArcMovie.com and the motion picture soundtrack is now available in stores nationwide from Tommy Boy's Silver Label.

When Noah (Darryl Stephens), a young screenwriter from Los Angeles, agrees to marry his partner Wade (Jensen Atwood) in a small ceremony on Martha's Vineyard, he invites his three closest friends, Alex (Rodney Chester), Ricky (Christian Vincent) and Chance (Doug Spearman) to travel cross-country with them for a weekend of revelry. What he gets instead is a weekend of revelations where secrets and lies are exposed, hearts are challenged and friendships are turned upside down. Based on Logo Network's landmark television series, Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom is a sexy, funny and often insightful celebration of love, family, friendship and self-discovery.

Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom stars Darryl Stephens, Rodney Chester, Doug Spearman, Christian Vincent, Jensen Atwood, Gregory Kieth (Mista Nice Guy), Jonathan Julian ("In Justice"), Jason Steed ("The Bill"), Gary LeRoi Gray (Bring It On: All or Nothing) and Tonya Pinkins (Enchanted), with a special appearance by legendary singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow. Patrik-Ian Polk (Punks) directs from a script he co-wrote with John R. Gordon. Producers are Lael McCall ("Whistler"), Carol Ann Shine (The Human Contract) and Patrik Ian Polk.

Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom is executive produced by Noreen Halpern ("Whistler"), Dave Mace ("Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows"), John Morayniss ("The Best Years") and Pamela Post ("Rick and Steve, the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World"). The director of photography is Christopher Porter. The costume designer is Kate Rose. The music supervisors are Barry Cole and Patrik Ian Polk. Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom is distributed by Logo Features. The film is rated R by the MPAA for sexual content and language.

ABOUT LOGO

Logo is the world's leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and digital entertainment network for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) audience, from MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE: VIA.B). Launched in 2005, Logo's cable channel is in more than 33 million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation of online properties, including LOGOonline.com, AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com, 365gay.com, DowneLink.com and NewNowNext.com. Logo's content is distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming and mobile services. The most influential brand for the most influential audience, Logo provides a mix of original and acquired entertainment as well as news, social networking and community building that are authentic, smart, fun, entertaining, and inclusive. Logo joins MTV Networks' roster of popular and highly targeted brands which include MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and Spike TV.

ABOUT MTV NETWORKS

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

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