About UsTyler Perry Signs with Narrowstep to Launch His Own Internet TV Channel: TPTV
Powered By Narrowstep, Celebrity-Owned TPTV Will Feature Original and Exclusive Content on the Web
NEW YORK / LONDON , SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 - Tyler Perry, producer, writer, actor, director, artist and philanthropist, now takes on the role of TV channel owner. Perry, widely known for redefining the traditional Hollywood model, will add a new portal to reach his fans-an online TV channel featuring his own content, powered by Narrowstep™ Inc.'s (OTC BB: NRWS) technology, telvOS™.
The 24-hour channel, TPTV, will be available through Tyler Perry's website, http://www.tylerperry.com. At launch, TPTV will offer fans exclusive access to Perry's new and exclusive to the Internet talk show The Tyler Perry Show-in high-quality and full-screen on the PC.
"Part of being an artist is learning how to engage and empower my audience-my fans-with my art," said Perry. "My art is an extension of my life. I knew I wanted to create, tailor and build an Internet TV channel as a part of that extension. So, I partnered with Narrowstep, a company with the technology and commitment to quality, to do just that."
TPTV is the first project resulting from the recently announced partnership between Narrowstep and the William Morris Agency, which represents Perry. Narrowstep and the talent management agency are working together to develop broadband-based, celebrity TV channels for the agency's clients that will offer fans hours of high-quality original content and the best viewing experience available of their favorite celebrities on the Internet.
"Our continued investment in the Narrowstep platform has enabled us to launch our first celebrity-driven TV on the Internet channel," said David C. McCourt, Chairman and CEO of Narrowstep. "The Narrowstep solution allows professional producers like Tyler to deliver their work at the highest quality levels and to monetize their content using our tools. Tyler's Internet TV channel will undoubtedly surprise, excite and inspire audiences and provides the perfect platform to experience his larger than life characters."
Perry said his objective with TPTV is to share his story with as many people as possible and motivate others with his extraordinary climb to the top. Perry came from poverty, growing up in New Orleans, in a world of abuse and dejection. However, he took his pain and turned it into inspiration for his art. He said TPTV will inspire others to follow in his footsteps on a path to success.
About Narrowstep:
Narrowstep™ Inc. (OTC BB: NRWS), the TV on the Internet company, is a leading provider of Internet TV services supporting over 180 channels worldwide. Narrowstep’s proprietary technology platform delivers the highest quality, TV-like experience available on the internet. A pioneer in delivering Internet TV, Narrowstep offers the expertise and technology to move, manage and monetize video content.
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