Heavyweight Tommy Morrison Makes a Comeback with ``The Tommy Morrison Story'' on KushTV
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--KushTV, the original and first multi-platform high-definition
broadband and lifestyle network, and Digital Broadcasting Group, a
producer of original webisodic video content, announced today their
new series "The Comeback: The Tommy Morrison Story" starring
heavyweight boxing great Tommy Morrison. The show, beginning today,
December 24th, highlights Morrison's battle in and out the ring as he
fights his way to glory back in the arena to his decade-long struggle
with the alleged HIV virus.
In the early nineties, Tommy Morrison was considered one of the
most promising boxers of his time. With a budding movie career,
debuting in the fifth installment of the Rocky franchise alongside
Sylvester Stallone, and $38.5 million signing contract, Morrison was
poised for greatness. It was when results from an alleged routine
blood test came back HIV positive that his dreams were shattered in an
instant. Ten years forward into the future, the virus which
blacklisted him from boxing is miraculously undetectable and Morrison
returns to reclaim his throne.
"This story is about much more than sports," states Tommy
Morrison. "It's about overcoming the huge landmark of discrimination,
the false and unreliable testing in the sport of professional boxing
and monstrous prejudices and misconception surrounding HIV. Most
importantly, it's a story of overcoming all odds, being shunned by
family, friends and business associates but still managing to claw my
way back to the top."
"Great stories and great characters are the backbone of all of our
productions. And Tommy Morrison is a perfect example of that," says
Gregg Backer of DBG, the broadband production company based out of New
York.
"The Internet is growing at a rapid pace and becoming a great
outlet for content usually reserved for television," says Joseph
Gomes, also of DBG. "With the writer's strike currently in effect,
KushTV is a great way to carry content."
KushTV, who currently hosts two additional sports shows, Perfect
Picks starring the Olly Girls and Brother Up with Chicago Bears'
Brothers Brendon and Femi Ayanbadejo, partners with the Digital
Broadcasting Group to give viewers a first-hand look at his amazing
journey.
KushTV currently has branded channel partnerships with some 50
partners such as Helio, YouTube, MySpace TV, Veoh, IMEEM, Akimbo and
will release more interactive programming in the forthcoming months.
About KushTV
KushTV is the first high-definition video network for online,
mobile and digital cable platforms. KushTV targets young adult
audiences with original programming, live events and exclusive
coverage of today's hottest stars in entertainment, music, comedy,
gaming and sports. Through its wide network of distribution partners,
KushTV reaches millions of unique users every month. KushTV's most
popular broadband channels include "Lifestyle", "Rush" and "Kush
Girls". Founded in 2005, KushTV is privately held and headquartered in
Santa Monica, CA. For more information, please visit www.kushtv.com.
About Digital Broadcasting Group
Digital Broadcasting Group is a leader in the field of original
webisodic video content for a global audience with offices located in
Manhattan. DBG is comprised of both proven experts in the conception
and production of offline television and documentaries and proven
experts in online video and ad sales. Drawing upon the talents of our
diverse team, DBG focuses on conceptualizing, selling, producing, and
syndicating highly original webisodic video content.
KushTV
Danny Chu, 310-497-4422
dchu@kushtv.com
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