For the First Time, Documentary Cameras Follow the Annual “Herd in Iceland”

by Mike Mcdonnough on May 20, 2013

in Programming Announcements

Janson Media today announced the release of the documentary Herd in Iceland (1 x 30′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The film offers an in-depth look at the annual round up of the country’s prized purebred horses by the native herdsman. The vivid footage from both land and air captures Iceland’s extraordinary lanscape and long-standing traditions. The film recently won an award for best documentary short at the Black Hills Film Festival.  [click to continue…]

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Doc on Definitive Lincoln Led Civil War Battle Acquired by Chinese Distributor

by Mike Mcdonnough on April 29, 2013

in Business News

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the DVD rights of the documentary Lincoln and Lee at Antietam: The Cost of Freedom (1 x 90′) to Unicorn Entertainment, a video distribution company in Hong Kong. The release of Lincoln and Lee comes on the heels of the theatrical release of Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis. The film also chronicles the battlefield carnage of the Civil War in addition to Lincoln’s fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. [click to continue…]

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Gary Spetz Discovers New Inspiration for His Award-Winning Art in “Color World”

April 26, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the travel series Color World with Gary Spetz (13 x 25′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. In the travelogue series, painter and photographer Gary Spetz travels the world exploring the most picturesque cities and attractions, gaining invaluable inspiration for his award-winning art. To watch Color World [...]

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“The Afghan Solution” Acquired for Middle Eastern Market

April 24, 2013

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the documentary The Afghan Solution (1 x 60′) to Alhurra Television, airing in the Middle East and Arabic speaking countries in Northern Africa. The film poses viable solutions to the conflict in Afghanistan, as told by Afghans themselves, as well other key players.

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Gary Spetz Explores, Photographs & Paints the World in New Series

April 12, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the nature series Gary Spetz’s Watercolor Quest (13 x 30′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. Gary Spetz’s new series takes viewers a step beyond the previous Painting Wild Places by capturing the journey and inspiration behind his award-winning paintings. 

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Original Version of “Kon Tiki” Acquired by Umbrella Entertainment

April 10, 2013

Janson Media today announced that it has licensed the Academy-Award winning documentary Kon-Tiki (1 x 60′) to Umbrella Entertainment for the DVD/VOD market in Australia and New Zealand. A modern remake of the classic film that hits theaters on April 26, 2013 was recently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. 

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Korean Broadcasting System Acquires Award-Winning Janson Programming

April 8, 2013

Janson Media today announced today that it has licensed the award-winning documentaries The Secret Life of Whitetails (1 x 54′) and Elk in America (1 x 50′) to the Korean Broadcasting System. 

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“USS Franklin: Honor Restored” Acquired by Czech Broadcaster

April 5, 2013

Janson Media anounnced today that it has licensed the documentary USS Franklin: Honor Restored (1 x 60′) to Czech Television (Ceska Televise) of the Czech Republic. The film chronicles the dramatic campaigns of the class aircraft carrier and the brave United States Navy crew that serviced it through World War II, earning four battle stars in total.

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Janson Gets Two Nods in Realscreen Magazine’s Prestigious “MIPTV Picks”

April 3, 2013

Janson Media was rewarded with two selections in Realscreen Magazine’s MIPTV Picks, published on the eve of MIPTV 2013 and MIPDOC 2013 in Cannes, France.  Realscreen, the leading trade magazine and web portal covering the world of non-fiction film and television, compiled a list of “can’t miss” projects coming to Cannes. Read the complete article and see [...]

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David Fortney’s Emmy-Award-Winning Productions Acquired for South Korean Market

April 3, 2013

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the documentaries Spirit Lands: An American Desert Odyssey (1 x 52′) and Timeless: A National Park Odyssey (1 x 51′) to iPlanet Entertainment of Korea, airing on Pay TV, Cable and Satellite, IPTV. Both programs are the work of Emmy-Award-winning cinematographer David Fortney, renowned for his blend of artistic and [...]

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“C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia” Launches Anniversary of Influential Author

March 29, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the docudrama C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia (1 x 60′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The award-winning release kicks off a big anniversary for the organization dedicated to preserving his philosophies.  In 2013 and 2014, the C.S. Lewis Foundation will present a series of events in the [...]

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“Brewed in Brooklyn” Follows the History and Resurgence of Brooklyn Craft Breweries

March 26, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the documentary Brewed in Brooklyn (1 x 60′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. Produced by Deleware Valley Video, Brewed in Brooklyn follows the timeline of Brooklyn breweries from their early dominance all the way up to the recent resurgence. While the beer market has long been [...]

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Docudrama “Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa” a Model for Post-War Humanitarianism

March 22, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the docudrama Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa (1 x 60′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. Produced by Odyssey Networks, the film is a story about a man who became a doctor, not for the prestige and fortune, but solely to serve the less fortunate.

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New Film Untangles Misconceptions About the Dyslexia Learning Disorder

March 19, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the documentary The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia (1 x 52′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets, excluding North America and South America. Fresh off a successful film festival run, the award-winning special investigates the complexities of the learning disorder dyslexia, while following the inspirational stories of those that [...]

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“Betsy’s Kindergarten Adventure” Licensed to Greece & Cyprus Markets

March 15, 2013

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the animated series Betsy’s Kindergarten Adventures (24 x 30′)  to Knowledge Research of New Zealand for TV broadcast on regional channels in Greece and Cyprus. The award-winning series about easing children’s fears and creating excitement around entering kindergarten, was produced by Polka Dot Productions. 

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A Father’s Tireless Efforts Bring Encouragement to Families Affected by Autism in New Documentary

March 14, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the heart-felt documentary The United States of Autism (1 x 90′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The film is the brave story behind the creation of the Tommy Foundation, founded by parents of a child on the autism spectrum. Learn how a small dream [...]

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Janson Media Heads to Cannes for MIPDOC & MIPTV 2013

March 13, 2013

Janson Media will be in Cannes for MIPDOC & MIPTV 2013, April 6th – 11th, exhibiting at our usual Stand #R34.03 in the Riviera Hall of the Palais des Festivals. Company sales executives will discuss the newest additions to its exclusive catalog of over 1,500 hours of documentary, lifestyle, travel, current affairs, health & wellness, adventure, sport, [...]

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New Doc Embarks on a Snow Adventure Through Scandinavia’s Lapland Region

March 8, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the special Lapland, Snow Adventure 3D (1 x 40′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The vivid documentary travels via snow mobile to the Arctic tundra that is Scandinavia’s Lapland, highlighting the region’s stunning terrain and inhabitants in unforgettable HD & 3D versions. 

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New Series Unravels the “World’s Greatest Mysteries”

March 6, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the TV series World’s Greatest Mysteries (40 x 30′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The Grizzly Adams production explores some of the world’s most debated conspiracies like the death of Princess Diana, Lincoln’s assassination, the construction of the Egyptian pyramids and much more. Each episode [...]

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New Film Documents the Life of Florence Nightingale, Founder of Modern Nursing

March 4, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the one-hour docudrama Florence Nightingale to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The biopic about the woman considered to be a pioneer in the world of war medicine was produced by Odyssey Networks.

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Award-Winning Film Explores Immortality & “The Longevity Secret”

February 28, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the religious docudrama The Longevity Secret: Noah’s Ark the Key to Immortality (1 x 60′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The Longevity Secret explores the link between Noah’s Ark and the extended lifespans of ancient times. The release is the latest from Grizzly Adams [...]

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“Opening Night” Provides a Backstage Look at the World of Theater

February 25, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the television special Opening Night: An American Panto (1 x 84′) to international television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The program airs on the cable network Ovation in the United States. Opening Night is a behind-the-curtain look at the Lythgoe family’s (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance) quest to bring [...]

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New Film “Resonance” Investigates the Health Dangers Of Cell Phone Frequency

February 21, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the award-winning documentary Resonance: Beings of Frequency (1 x 88′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The Patient Zero Films production explores the health dangers of cell phone frequency, a truth that effects us all now more than ever. 

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“Journey to the Sea of Cortez” Comes to DVD

February 15, 2013

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of the DVD Journey to the Sea of Cortez (1 x 60′). The Thomas Lucas Production about the famous World War II era expedition of  John Steinbeck was also recently released to television markets. 

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“One Night in the Cosmos” Series Captures Amazing Visuals of our Universe

February 12, 2013

Janson Media announced the release of the award-winning documentary series One Night in the Cosmos (4 x 52′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. Shot in HD, the four-part series explores the origin of our planet earth, its surrounding solar system, galaxies and universe through beautiful high-definition videos and images. Learn how [...]

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New DVD Captures the Essence of the Whitetail Deer

February 8, 2013

Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of The Secret Life of Whitetails (1 x 60′). Filmed in high definition, the stunning images and absorbing soundtrack will immerse you in the secret domain of the white-tailed deer. The wildlife title was also released to television markets recently. 

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Film Explores Compelling Evidence Surrounding the Burial Cloth of Jesus

February 6, 2013

Janson Media today announced the release of the documentary The Fabric of Time: Secrets if the Universe (1 x 60′) to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The award-winning Grizzly Adams production explores the modern developments of an ancient mystery, The Shroud of Turin.

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Discovery’s Military Channel Kicks Off “Black History Month” with Janson’s “Wereth Eleven” Docudrama

February 1, 2013

Janson Media’s The Wereth Eleven (1 x 60′) will be among the many notable programs airing in February in celebration of Black History Month 2013. The award-winning film will air on Discovery’s Military Channel this Thursday, February 7th at 10 PM eastern. Written and directed by the award-winning Robert Child, The Wereth Eleven is a true docudrama [...]

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Award-Winning “Elk in America” Documentary Comes to DVD

January 29, 2013

Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of Elk in America (1 x 60′).  This international award-winning documentary which was recently released to television markets, captures the life cycle of elk amidst the unforgettable images of the Rocky Mountains. Filmed over three years by renowned, wildlife cinematographer, Gary W. Griffen for Griffen Productions, the [...]

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Film Exploring the Future of Afghanistan Comes to DVD

January 23, 2013

Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of the powerful film The Afghan Solution (1 x 60′).  The first film of its kind, The Afghan Solution is the story of a people left behind by their newly minted government. Produced by Cowgirl Media, the film both documents the formidable challenges faced by the Afghan people, and poses viable solutions [...]

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