Monterey Media And SpectiCast Launch Digital Theatre Network
Online, May 21, 2011 (Newswire.com) - With over 80 theatres and other venues already online and a target to reach 200 by year's end, SpectiCast and monterey media are thrilled to announce an exciting new venture for the digital delivery of feature films to venues across the nation with the launch of the SpectiCast Digital Theatre NetworkTM (DTN), beginning on May 1st.
monterey media, as the exclusive content aggregator of film for SpectiCast's DTN, will bring independent films to thousands of independent movie houses, art house theaters, performing arts and community centers, and other alternative theaters around the country. Delivering HD content using state of the art Internet-protocol technologies, the SpectiCast DTN efficiently and securely distributes films, providing better economics and greatly simplified operational and distribution logistics to partners and theatres.
The initial film package will include first-run theatrical releases of Monte Hellman's Road to Nowhere (which Film Comment declared a "certifiable masterpiece"); acclaimed Small Town Murder Songs from the Toronto International Film Festival; and a slate of films packing Hollywood star power, including Michelle Monaghan, David Strathairn, Marcia Gay Harden, Toni Collette, Ray Liotta, Elizabeth Banks, Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn, William Hurt, Ben Gazzara, Joseph Fiennes, and more.
"We are very excited to begin our launch into film distribution with an organization of the caliber of monterey media," said Mark Rupp, Co-Founder and President of SpectiCast. "The breadth and depth of monterey's film library combined with their ability to select highly-acclaimed award winning films from other distributors makes this a perfect fit for the theaters and venues serviced by our expanding Digital Theatre Network", said Rupp.
On the new venture, CEO and Managing Partner of monterey media, Scott Mansfield said, "After extensive research on various digital systems, we partnered with SpectiCast because in line with the constant changes of the marketplace, its pioneering technology creates incredible agility and efficiency in the delivery process." Under the terms of the agreement, monterey will supply films for distribution over the Digital Theatre Network for which monterey is the exclusive distributor as well as acquire rights to independent films from other distributors and rights holders.
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About SpectiCast
SpectiCast is the nation's fastest growing all-digital private network company distributing film, cultural arts events, and alternative content to both theatrical and non-theatrical venues. SpectiCast's proprietary Digital Theater Network delivers the highest quality audiovisual digital experience using state-of-the-art Internet-protocol technologies operating over a network that has worldwide reach. SpectiCast leverages patented technologies to deliver both live and pre-recorded HD content over standard, commercial-grade Internet connections. SpectiCast has extensive experience in the fields of data networking, video transmission technology, video production, and the cultural arts. www.specticast.com or 866.996.2842
About monterey media
monterey media inc., incorporated in 1979, is a privately owned entertainment industry company engaged in the acquisition, distribution and sale of motion pictures and other programming and is actively engaged in all areas of domestic media, specializing in uniquely tailored distribution and marketing for independent films.
Within just this past year, monterey media films have been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Independent Spirit Award, and NAACP Image Award. Our films have included films premiered at The Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and the Tribeca Film Festival, as well as a film on Roger Ebert's 10 Best Independent Films list. www.montereymedia.com
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