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APPENDIX 2
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C., 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March, 2000
PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
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(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
#302, 1132 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6B 2S2
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(Address of principal executive office)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F /X/ Form 40-F / /
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes / / No /X/
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______________ )]
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PEACE ARCH LOGO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT & STUDIO EIGHT PRODUCTIONS
TO CO-PRODUCE "THE IMMORTAL"
HILLTOP ENTERTAINMENT TO DISTRIBUTE
CANADIAN/BRITISH ACTION TELEVISION SERIES WORLDWIDE
Vancouver, BC - (March 27, 2000) - TIM GAMBLE, PRESIDENT OF CANADA'S PEACE ARCH
ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. (AMEX: "PAE"; TSE: "PAE.A", "PAE.B"), AND JAMIE BROWN,
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BRITAIN'S STUDIO EIGHT PRODUCTIONS, TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT
THEY WILL CO-PRODUCE THE IMMORTAL, A 22-EPISODE, ONE-HOUR ACTION ADVENTURE
TELEVISION SERIES STARRING LORENZO LAMAS (RENEGADE). Peace Arch Entertainment
Group Inc. will be the North American distributor, with Hilltop Entertainment
LLC. being the international distributor. Western International Syndication is
handling first-run syndication in the U.S.
THE IMMORTAL series has the action of MATRIX, highlighting Lamas' physical and
athletic skills; the mysticism of THE HIGHLANDER; and the intrigue of X-FILES.
THE IMMORTAL is a story of the eternal quest to conquer the forces of darkness.
The journey begins in 17th century Japan when Rafe Cain (Lamas) is rescued from
the wreckage of a merchant ship by the mystical "Yashiro." Rafe begins a
rewarding new life in Japan, falling in love, marrying, having a child and
apprenticing under "Yashiro." When his wife is brutally murdered and his
daughter kidnapped by the evil demons "Mallick" and "Vashita," Rafe begs God for
immortality to avenge the death of his wife and to find his daughter. In a twist
of fate his wish is granted by his archenemy "Mallick." Rafe swears an oath of
vengeance and begins the search for his daughter, which locks him in an immortal
struggle with these demons.
"THE IMMORTAL brings an exciting new creative concept to the eternal struggle
between good and evil," stated Tim Gamble, President of Peace Arch Entertainment
Group Inc. "Add the talent and world-wide appeal of Lorenzo Lamas, and this show
has all of the ingredients to be a huge hit."
STUDIO EIGHT PRODUCTIONS is an international development and production company
based in London, England, that specializes in co-productions. Studio Eight
Managing Director Jamie Brown has been executive producer, producer and/or
writer on many series and features. His most recent credits include: co-producer
of OUT OF CONTROL, starring Tom Conti and Sean Young; co-producer of TO WALK
WITH LIONS, starring Richard Harris; and creator, co-writer and co-producer
(with Gabriel Byrne) of THE BRYLCREEM BOYS, the first-ever picture shot on the
Isle of Man. Having just completed writing and producing the feature THE
INTRUDER, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, John Hannah, Molly Parker and Nastassja
Kinski, he is commencing production of the $20 million U.S. feature KEVIN OF THE
NORTH, with Thomas Hedman of Europa Pictures.
The worldwide sales agent HILLTOP ENTERTAINMENT LLC. is an international
distribution, finance and production company co-owned by Mark Victor & Michael
Grais, a well-known, high profile, writer/producer team with a focus on studio
films (POLTERGEIST/MARKED FOR DEATH/SLEEPWALKERS), together with producer Harel
Goldstein (SWEATING BULLETS-CBS). In 1999, Hilltop launched their distribution
and finance company with the feature films ROAD RAGE and DOUBLE DECEPTION.
Hilltop is bringing four films into production in 2000. They include: GONE TO
EARTH, executive produced by Daniel Day Lewis, written and to be directed by
Rebecca Miller (Arthur Miller's daughter); LOVERS, LIARS AND THIEVES, written
and to be directed by Jeremy Leven (DON JUAN DEMARCO); GOING BACK, with veteran
action director Sidney Furie and starring Casper VanDien (STARSHIP TROOPER); and
THE ROYAL WAY, written and to be directed by Andrei Konchalovsky (RUNAWAY
TRAIN). On the television front, Victor & Grais Productions are executive
producers on WHO KILLED ATLANTA'S CHILDREN (Showtime) starring Jim Belushi and
Gregory Hines. Hilltop Entertainment Television division has pre-sold THE
IMMORTAL in several major international territories, marking the first
television series under the Hilltop banner.
PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. creates proprietary content for worldwide
television and the Internet. Currently Peace Arch Entertainment is producing 66
episodes of its international hit sci-fi series,
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FIRST WAVE; is developing a new 22-episode, half-hour comedy series, THE AGENCY
(working title), for Global Television; and will be going to camera for a third
season of the children's half-hour series, SO WEIRD, which airs on the Disney
Channel. Founded in 1981, the COMPANY'S OPERATING DIVISIONS INCLUDE: PEACE ARCH
PRODUCTIONS INC., AVIATOR PICTURES, TOOLSHED, THE EYES MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS
INC. AND STREAMSCAPES.COM. Peace Arch Entertainment is a fully integrated media
company that, in addition to proprietary television and Internet content,
produces television commercials, music videos, narrow cast and web cast
programming.
THIS PRESS RELEASE INCLUDES STATEMENTS THAT MAY CONSTITUTE
"FORWARD-LOOKING" STATEMENTS, USUALLY CONTAINING THE WORDS "BELIEVE",
"ESTIMATE", "PROJECT", "EXPECT" OR SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS. THESE STATEMENTS
ARE MADE PURSUANT TO THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES
LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INHERENTLY
INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT WOULD CAUSE OR
CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, CONTINUED
ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE MARKETPLACE,
COMPETITIVE FACTORS, DEPENDENCE UPON THIRD-PARTY VENDORS, AND OTHER RISKS
DETAILED IN THE COMPANY'S PERIODIC REPORT FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION. BY MAKING THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, THE
COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE THESE STATEMENTS FOR REVISIONS
OR CHANGES AFTER THE DATE OF THIS RELEASE.
Additional information on PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
can be accessed on the Internet at
www.peacearch.net
Or at
PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
Tina Baird, Media Relations at (604)-985-8991
Or
R.J. Falkner & Company, Investor Relations Counsel
at (800) 377-9893 or via e-mail at [email protected]
Additional information:
Studio Eight Productions - Alex Brown (London) at 011-44-171-385-6963
Hilltop Entertainment LLC. - Harel Goldstein at 310-828-2400
Email: [email protected]
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date March 27, 2000 By /S/ W.D. CAMERON WHITE
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(Signature)*
- ---------------------------------- W.D. Cameron White, CEO
*Print the name and title under the
signature of the signing officer.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. Rule as to Use of Form 6-K,
This form shall be used by foreign private issuers which are required to furnish
reports pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
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Subject to General Instruction D herein, an issuer furnishing a report on this
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