LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- WGN America
announced today that Electus International has been selected as its
global distribution partner for "Outlaw Country," an original
docuseries set to make its world premiere, Tuesday, February 24 at 10
p.m./ 9 p.m. CT on WGN
America. The hour-long program is produced by longtime
Electus associate Bischoff Hervey Entertainment (BHE TV), the team
behind the franchise "The Devil's Ride."
"Electus is thrilled to partner with WGN America on its first
unscripted drama," said John Pollak,
President of Electus International. "Just as we have seen
with other series in this genre, viewers around the world will be
captivated by this unparalleled, in-depth look at an American
subculture."
"Outlaw Country" features seven, hour-long episodes set in the
town of Buckner, MO, which
chronicles two rival sets of brothers, one from law enforcement and
the other from the streets, hell bent on settling their
longstanding vendetta once and for all. The highly-stylized,
unscripted drama is a real life ride-along with a street crew,
known as the Alliance, and the task force that's sworn to bring
them down. Producers were given full access to both law enforcement
and this group, living as modern-day "outlaws," providing an
unprecedented look at criminal activity in a small town in crisis
from both sides of the law.
WGN America recently announced a multi-platform rollout for the
world premiere of "Outlaw Country," including the debut of the
behind-the-scenes special "Outlaw Country: Bad Blood" airing on WGN
America and Tribune Broadcasting stations nationwide; release of
urban cowboy single "Good Ol' Boys" ("Outlaw Remix," inspired by
"The Dukes of Hazzard" theme) from "The Maverick" Mikel Knight; and sponsorship of "Outlaw
Country" EasyRiders 2015 Bikeshow Tour.
About WGN America and Tribune Studios
WGN America, the
flagship entertainment network of Tribune Media Company (NYSE:
TRCO), is nationally distributed in 71 million homes
via cable, satellite and telco, with entertainment programming
including the original, scripted series "Salem," "Manhattan" and "Outsiders," along with
first-run syndicated series, blockbuster movies and live
sports. Through Tribune Studios, the creative development arm
of Tribune Media, original content is produced for WGN
America and Tribune local stations nationwide. Follow the network
on Twitter @wgnamerica. For additional information, please
visit www.wgnamerica.com.
About Electus
Electus is the first integrated
multimedia entertainment studio to unite producers, creators,
advertisers and distributors under one roof and produce all forms
of content for distribution across a variety of platforms around
the world, including: broadcast, cable, digital, OTT and various
emerging technologies. The company connects advertisers,
distributors and content creators early on in the development
process, enabling marketers and advertisers to be true partners in
campaigns and content creation. Electus International, the global
distribution arm of Electus, is responsible for all international
sales and distribution for Electus' programming and its studio
partners as well as programs and formats from other well-known 3rd
party providers. Electus is an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ:
IACI]. For more information on Electus,
visit www.electus.com.
About Bischoff Hervey Entertainment
Founded by
Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey, BHE TV is an independently owned,
award-winning, turn-key company specializing in the creation and
production of television content operating in Burbank,
CA and at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, CA. BHE
has created, developed, and produced both television pilots and
series for NBC, VH-1, CMT, A&E, E!, Discovery, Nickelodeon,
History Channel, truTV, ABC Family, FOX Sports, TNT, TBS, Fuse,
ABC, WeTV & Spike. Currently, BHE TV produces series,
including: The Devils Ride (Discovery
Channel), See Dad Run (Nickelodeon)
and Hardcore Pawn: Chicago (truTV). Follow us
on Twitter @BHETV and for additional information, please visit
www.bhe.tv.
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