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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 January 2001
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
PEACE ARCH ANNOUNCES CANADIAN BROADCAST SALE OF
"ANIMAL MIRACLES WITH ALAN THICKE" TO THE LIFE NETWORK
VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA (January 17, 2001) - PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
(AMEX: "PAE", TSE: "PAE.A" & "PAE.B") TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS SOLD THE
COMPANY'S NEW DOCUMENTARY TELEVISION SERIES, "ANIMAL MIRACLES WITH ALAN THICKE"
TO THE LIFE NETWORK, A CANADIAN SPECIALTY CHANNEL. THE SERIES PREMIERES ON THE
LIFE NETWORK ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 @ 10:00 P.M. EST/PST. The first season
consists of 13 one-hour episodes and is currently being filmed at locations
throughout North America, with the production based at Peace Arch's offices in
Vancouver, British Columbia. Peace Arch Entertainment Group, which owns
worldwide rights to the show, previously announced an initial U.S. sale. The
series premiered in December to strong ratings and currently airs Monday nights
at 8:00 P.M. on the PAX TV Network.
ANIMAL MIRACLES WITH ALAN THICKE presents stories of the close and sometimes
uncanny relationships that humans develop with animals. All of the stories in
the series are true and re-create remarkable events that will touch viewers'
hearts and souls. Each hour-long episode will feature five amazing stories,
which will be presented through thoughtful interviews with those that personally
experienced each event and will be illustrated with carefully planned
re-creations. The program will reconstruct unique experiences and is designed to
explore, illustrate and support Humane Education, in a personal rather than an
academic manner. It will also explore the deep emotional bonds that humans have
developed with the animal world. Hosted by Alan Thicke, the series will recount
stories, which have occurred in people's homes, on farms, in aquariums, at zoos
and in the wild.
"We believe the sale of this fascinating true-life series to television networks
in Canada and the U.S. confirms the international appeal of ANIMAL MIRACLES,
further enhancing the world-wide value of our proprietary programming library,"
STATED TIM GAMBLE, PRESIDENT OF PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP.
BLAIR REEKIE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER and President of Peace Arch subsidiaries The
Eyes Multimedia Productions, StreamScapes Media and Toolshed Media, commented,
"Our new series brings together two incredibly strong genres: family programming
with animal subject matter. We expect the program to have strong audience appeal
not only in North America, but also in overseas markets."
PATTI POSKITT, SUPERVISING PRODUCER and Director of Development and Production
for The Eyes Multimedia, added, "For animal lovers this is a dream project, and
we are thrilled that the Life Network recognizes the appeal that this series
will have for its viewers throughout Canada."
THE LIFE NETWORK is the destination for real life stories, intriguing programs
that give viewers a first-hand, intimate look at the fascinating and honest
stories of others. The Life Network reaches 4.9 million Canadians each week and
is one of eight Canadian specialty channels in which Alliance Atlantis
Communications Inc. has significant ownership.
PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. creates, develops, produces and distributes
proprietary television and Internet programming for worldwide markets. Peace
Arch has just wrapped production on the first season of its half hour comedy
series BIG SOUND; the third season of its 66 episode international sci-fi hit
series FIRST WAVE; and the first season of its 22 episode action/sci-fi series
THE IMMORTAL. As well, the company recently acquired the distribution rights to
the feature films NOW & FOREVER and THE IMPOSSIBLE ELEPHANT; and has production
and distribution arrangements with PAX TV and Hallmark Entertainment for three
all new CHRISTY MOVIES, which also just completed production. Peace Arch
Entertainment is a fully integrated media company that, in addition to producing
proprietary television and Internet content, produces television commercials,
music videos, narrow cast and web cast programming. The company is
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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".
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 can be accessed on the
Internet at www.peacearch.net
For additional information, please contact:
Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.
TINA BAIRD, MEDIA RELATIONS AT (604) 985-8991
Email: [email protected]
or
RJ Falkner & Company, Inc.
Investor Relations Counsel at (800) 377-9893
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 JANUARY 17, 2001 By /s/ JULIET JONES
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(Signature)*
Juliet Jones, CFO
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*Print the name and title under the
signature of the signing officer.
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