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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 February, 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 GLOBAL TELEVISION LOGO
For Immediate Release
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PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES TWENTY-TWO EPISODE
CONTRACT WITH GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK FOR NEW COMEDY SERIES
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (February 4, 2000) - PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT
GROUP INC. (AMEX: "PAE"; TSE: "PAE.A", "PAE.B") today announced that it
has signed a 22-episode contract with Global Television for a new comedy
series. THE AGENCY (current working title) will be executive produced and
written by DAVID STEINBERG and FRANK VAN KEEKEN. Mr. Steinberg will also
direct the pilot episode. The series will be produced by Larry Sugar, who's
credits include DEAD MAN'S GUN, SO WEIRD and FIRST WAVE. Michele White, Peace
Arch's Vice President of Production & Development, and Sam Feldman, CEO of S.
L. Feldman & Associates will be executive producing the series. The
half-hour comedy takes place in a Vancouver music talent agency and follows
the day-to-day life of an agent in the throes of a mid-life crisis. The
series will feature a barrage of cameos from prominent recording artists and
film/television stars.
DAVID STEINBERG has an extensive background in comedy programming. His
directing credits include multiple episodes of network sitcoms, such as MAD
ABOUT YOU, FRIENDS and SEINFELD. He has executive produced numerous
television programs, including specials for ROBIN WILLIAMS, MARTIN SHORT and
BILLY CRYSTAL. Mr. Steinberg has appeared numerous times on the TONIGHT SHOW
during the Johnny Carson years as both a guest and guest host. Most recently
he wrote, produced and directed a COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN FOR K-MART, featuring
Rosie O'Donnell and Penny Marshall, which is currently airing. His feature
film credits include DIRECTOR, THE WRONG GUY (starring Dave Foley, Joe
Flaherty and Jennifer Tilly), DIRECTOR AND WRITER, GOING BERSERK (starring
John Candy) and DIRECTOR, PATERNITY (starring Burt Reynolds). Mr. Steinberg
has received many awards for his work, including EMMYS, GRAMMYS and LEOS.
FRANK VAN KEEKEN has extensive experience writing for both Canadian and
American television. In Canada, he wrote for THE KIDS IN THE HALL and the
sitcoms MATERIAL WORLD and MANIAC MANSION. In the U.S., his credits include
writing for the award-winning sitcom MAD ABOUT YOU and producing the new
animated series SAMMY, which premieres in January 2000 on NBC.
"We are thrilled to be working with such an immensely talented and
collaborative team," stated Michele White. "Peace Arch is fortunate to have
attracted David Steinberg and Frank van Keeken. Their comedic talents are
internationally acclaimed, and with this project they have married a very
strong concept with a truly innovative approach. We also look forward to our
relationship with Global Television," commented Ms. White. "Global has been
incredibly supportive and shares our enthusiasm for what we expect to be a
long-running, successful comedy series."
Can West Global Communications Corp. is an international media company. Can
West owns and operates conventional television and specialty cable operations
in Canada, television and radio broadcast operations in New Zealand, and has
significant investments in broadcasters in Australia, Ireland and the United
Kingdom.
S. L. Feldman & Associates is Canada's leading fully-integrated entertainment
company which is primarily involved in talent representation, both musical
and theatrical, music supervision for film and television, and record labels.
S.L. Feldman & Associates is a division of A & F Music Ltd. Website:
www.slfa.com
Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. (formerly Vidatron Entertainment Group,
Inc.) develops, produces and distributes proprietary television programming
for worldwide markets. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, British
Columbia, and its stock trades on the American Stock Exchange under the
symbol "PAE", and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols "PAE.A" and
"PAE.B".
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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
For additional information, please contact:
Tina Baird at (604) 985-8991
or
R. J. Falkner & Company, Investor Relations Counsel at (800) 377-9893
or via e-mail at [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 February 7th 2000 By /S/ W.D. CAMERON WHITE
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(Signature)*
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*Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.
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