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Hello Universal Studios and SyFy Fans! \"Click<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Continuing with their dramatic leap forward in movie entertainment production, SyFy<\/a> in the United States and with future visions well beyond cable television, today astounded many when Universal Pictures<\/a> and SyFy<\/a> themselves announced the creation of a new “branded” division, SyFy Films<\/strong>. SyFy Films is designed for product distribution in theaters. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Visit<\/a>Formerly SyFy has been producing and broadcasting made for television features we have all enjoyed on Saturday evenings on their cable distribution channel. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Among these fantastic productions most notably (and recently) were last weekends “Ice Quake<\/a>“, “Sharktopus<\/a>” and the high quality production and epic mini-series saga “Riverworld<\/a>“. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>The news about this movie production effort is sure to make some take notice and potentially rock the foundation of the industry. The two announcements below are a clear indication that the texture of the entertainment environment is both changing and evolving. We believe you would find the press releases below both interesting and enjoyable. Thank you.\"Click<\/a>
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW YORK and UNIVERSAL CITY, CA \u2013 December 15, 2010 \u2013 Syfy Ventures<\/a> and Universal Pictures<\/a> are joining forces to create Syfy Films, a new film company that will<\/span><\/span>\"Click<\/a><\/span><\/span> develop and produce Syfy branded theatrical motion pictures to be distributed by Universal.\u00a0 The new entity will leverage Syfy\u2019s genre expertise to produce human and relatable theatrical releases from the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, supernatural and horror.\u00a0 Beginning in 2012, Syfy Films will distribute one to two films a year through Universal Pictures. <\/span><\/span>\"Click<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The announcement was made today by Dave Howe, President of Syfy and Chiller, and Mark Stern<\/a>, Executive Vice President of Original Programming,\u00a0Syfy\u00a0and Co-Head of Content for Universal Cable Produc<\/span><\/span> tions, Universal Pictures<\/a> Chairman Adam Fogelson<\/strong> and Co-Chairman Donna Langley<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Adam<\/a>\u201cWe know there is an incredible consumer appetite for genre content as proven by the top grossing box office films,\u201d said Howe and Stern.\u00a0 \u201cPartnering our brand with the theatrical talent of Universal Pictures, a premier motion picture company, will allow us to exploit our combined expertise and resources to create commercially successful quality films that have the potential to become great franchises for the whole company.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SyFy has been incredibly successful in finding ways to produce compelling entertainment for a specific audience,\u201d said Fogelson and Langley.\u00a0 \u201cJoining together to find moderately budgeted projects that we can develop using their expertise and their brand is a great opportunity for both of our companies.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Stern<\/a> and Donna Langley<\/strong> will jointly oversee the operation.\u00a0 Universal and Syfy are currently looking for a \"Donna<\/a>production executive to run Syfy Films which will be based on the Universal Lot.\u00a0 That executive will work closely with the Universal and Syfy creative teams to find projects that they can develop by leveraging Syfy\u2019s experience in developing genre programming.\u00a0 Universal will be responsible for distribution, marketing and publicity.\u00a0\u00a0 Syfy will actively promote each film across Syfy\u2019s television, online and mobile assets.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About Syfy Films<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Syfy<\/a> extends its commitment to deliver high quality imagination based genre entertainment with the launch of Syfy Films, a joint venture with Universal Pictures.\u00a0 With development commencing in 2011, the new entity will leverage Syfy\u2019s genre expertise to produce original theatrical releases from the worlds of science-fiction, fantasy,supernatural and horror.\u00a0 Beginning in 2012, Syfy Films<\/strong> plans to release two pictures annually.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Related News:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW YORK \u2013 December 14, 2010 \u2013 Continuing its ratings surge, a Syfy Saturday Original Movie broke two million total viewers for the fifth consecutive month when Ice Quake<\/a> dislodged 2.32 million P2+ on Saturday, December 11.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The sizzling streak began on August 21 with Lake Placid 3 <\/a>(3.0 million), followed by Sharktopus<\/a> (2.5 million) on September 25, Red: Werewolf Hunter <\/a>(2.06 million) on October 30 and Triassic Attack (2.0 million) on November 27.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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During its premiere from 9-11PM (ET\/PT), Ice Quake<\/a>, which starred Brendan Fehr<\/strong> (Bones, Roswell) and Victor Garber<\/strong> (Glee, Alias), also delivered 835, 000 Adults 25-54 while averaging a 1.7 household rating. The movie aired during Syfy\u2019s first ever Countdown to Christmas <\/strong>week (December 6-12) featuring holiday themed programming, which boosted total viewers by 16% and household ratings by 10% vs. the same week a year ago.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Ice Quake<\/a>, the melting Alaskan permafrost is about to drastically alter the tranquil\u00a0Christmas scenery. As the permafrost thaws, underground rivers of volatile liquid methane are created, causing a succession of violent and destructive earthquakes. A production of Cinetel Films, Ice Quake was directed by Paul Ziller<\/strong> (Stonehenge Apocalypse, Polar Storm).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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And coming up \u2013 pop princess rivals Debbie Gibson<\/strong> and Tiffany<\/strong> collide in the Syfy Saturday Original Movie<\/strong> Mega Python Vs Gatoroid<\/a> on Saturday, January 29, at 9PM (ET\/PT)!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About Syfy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Click<\/a>Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site Syfy.com<\/a>, and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures<\/strong>). <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 98 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBC Universal<\/a>, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About Syfy Ventures<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Launched in 2008, Syfy Ventures serves as the business development and enterprise unit for Syfy, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Syfy\u2019s portfolio of businesses transcends the television screen, and focuses upon next-generation brand extensions, including both media and non-media properties. By cultivating innovative deals through M&A, strategic investments and tactical partnerships, Syfy Ventures meets its mandate to (1) develop immersive transmedia experiences; (2) create robust new revenue streams; and (3) launch targeted products and services that exemplify its \u201cImagine Greater\u201d tagline worldwide. Venture\u2019s rapidly expanding portfolio includes four major business lines: Gaming, Kids, Online & Mobile, and Consumer Products.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About Universal Pictures<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Universal Pictures<\/a> is a division of Universal Studios<\/a>.\u00a0 Universal Studios is part of NBC Universal<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Click<\/a>
\n<\/span>NBC Universal is one of the world\u2019s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.\u00a0 Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hello Universal Studios and SyFy Fans! Continuing with their dramatic leap forward in movie entertainment production, SyFy in the United States and with future visions well beyond cable television, today astounded many when Universal Pictures and SyFy themselves announced the creation of a new “branded” division, SyFy Films. SyFy Films is designed for product distribution…<\/p>\n

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