Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of Yul Brynner: The Man Who Was King. The title is the 13th to be released on DVD from the company’s Hollywood Collection, an award-winning archive of 34 movie star biographies and retrospectives produced by Wombat Productions between 1985 and 1999.

There is only one Yul Brynner. No other actor had his looks, his range of talents, his energy, and his capacity to draw others into the spell of his charm. A true sophisticate of mysterious origins, Yul Brynner was at home in a wide variety of languages and social environments. At an early age he found his perfect role in The King And I.

The Academy Award-winning success that might have become a trap for a lesser star, became the ongoing glory of his career from the peak of his stardom to his untimely death. Including clips from The Ten Commandments, The Magnificent Seven, The Brothers Karamazov, and Westworld, and interviews with former wife Doris Brynner, children Rock Brynner and Victoria Brynner, actors Eli Wallach, Rita Moreno, director John Frankenheimer and others.

Yul Brynner: The Man Who Was King was written and produced by Gene Feldman and Suzette Winter of New York-based Wombat Productions, and is now available for all television, DVD, VOD, non-theatric, and new media markets worldwide exclusively through Janson Media. The DVD also includes a Yul Brynner Photo Gallery, a Meet the Producers slideshow, and trailers of other Hollywood Collection titles. The program is available for online viewing at the Janson Media Screening Room.

YUL BRYNNER: THE MAN WHO WAS KING DVD
LENGTH: 55 Minutes – Total Content: 94 Minutes
MSRP: $$24.95
CATALOG# 20375
UPC# 6-4603203759-3
ISBN# 1-56839-278-8
RELEASE YEAR: 2009
PRODUCER: Wombat Productions
STREET DATE: March 13, 2009

Janson Media announced today that it has entered an agreement with EZTakes, Inc. that will add its exclusive DVD titles to EZTakes’ downloadable online movie catalog. The deal expands digital distribution of the Janson Media DVD Catalog, and enhances EZTakes’ broad collection of quality programs.

“Janson Media provides the type of eclectic, high-quality catalog that EZTakes’ users typically look for,” said Jim Flynn, CEO of EZTakes. Flynn continued, “We’re  very excited to have Janson as our partner for our download service.”

“Janson Media is aggressively partnering with forward-thinking media companies experimenting with new content delivery business models,” said Stephen Janson, president of Janson Media. “EZTakes has devised a creative new way to deliver DVD titles with their core programs and extra features intact, and we are hopeful that their model will prove to be a successful one in the years to come.”

EZTakes, Inc. was founded in June 2003, by executives with a long track record of starting and building highly-successful companies in diverse industries such as banking, document management and consumer e-commerce. Shortly after starting the company, the founders assembled a team of experienced enterprise software engineers and then kicked off the development of the EZTakes Movie Download Store, which they believe is the “killer app” for feature-length movie distribution over the Internet. While other Internet video distribution implementations require that consumers huddle around a PC monitor to watch a feature-length film, EZTakes is the first service that enables tens of millions of consumers to purchase, download and then enjoy content in their living rooms, without having to buy, install configure or learn any new devices; consumers can simply use the 135 million DVD players that they already own.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, and emerging new media platforms. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include nearly every major broadcaster or media company, as well as a wide range of DVD labels and distributors. Janson Media is also a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs.

The Janson Media DVD, Dinosaur Eggs and Babies was “extremely highly recommended” in a recent review by Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO) . The online review journal identified the DVD’s ability to take an intriguing look into recent discoveries that provide evidence that unlock the mysteries of dinosaur reproductive behavior.

“The video quality of Dinosaur Eggs and Babies is excellent, with stunning computer generated visual images of dinosaurs highlighting the program, and backed by a good music soundtrack.”

“This educational program is suitable for classroom use as well as family viewing for anyone interested in dinosaurs. This should be particularly appealing for younger children who are fascinated by dinosaurs (isn’t that all children?).” -Extremely Highly Recommended. Educational Media Reviews Online.

Read the entire review here.

Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO) is a database of video, DVD, audio CD and CD-ROM reviews of materials from major educational and documentary distributors and independent filmmakers. The reviews are written by librarians and teaching faculty in institutions across the United States and Canada.

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of Roger Moore: A Matter of Class. The title is the 11th to be released on DVD from the company’s Hollywood Collection, an award-winning archive of 34 movie star biographies and retrospectives produced by Wombat Productions between 1985 and 1999.

Roger Moore, one of the most popular of actors, has traveled far… from working-class South London to the Riviera’s glamorous St. Paul de Vence, from another contract player to The Saint and 007, from struggling film extra to Hollywood superstar, from unknown office boy to UNICEF’s Ambassador-at-Large. Here is Roger Moore’s own story, as told by the famous actor himself.

This profile also includes the recollections of colleagues and friends like Gregory Peck, Michael Caine, Tony Curtis, Carroll Baker, Maud Adams, director Lewis Gilbert, and producers Michael G. Wilson, David Niven, Jr., and Roger’s son, Geoffrey, and features clips from television series The Saint, and The Persuaders, and feature films Diane, The Miracle, The Man With The Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Octopussy.

Roger Moore: A Matter of Class was written and produced by Gene Feldman and Suzette Winter of New York-based Wombat Productions, and is now available for all television, DVD, VOD, non-theatric, and new media markets worldwide exclusively through Janson Media. The DVD also includes a Roger Moore Photo Gallery, a Meet the Producers slide show, and trailers of other Hollywood Collection titles.

ROGER MOORE: A MATTER OF CLASS DVD
LENGTH: Main Program: 50 Minutes; Total Content: 87 Minutes
MSRP: $$24.95
CATALOG#: 20359
UPC#: 6-4603203599-5
ISBN#: 1-56839-249-4
STREET DATE: January 2nd, 2009

The Janson Media DVD, Get A Life! Cool Careers was “highly recommended” in a recent review by Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO) . The online review journal recognized the 70-minute DVD as a great resource for the “MTV Generation” to adapt to what is becoming a increasingly difficult environment for first-time job seekers.

“This DVD is one of a series that focuses on careers in several fields that are specifically geared towards those who are finishing their high school educational experience and entering the work force. This resource, one of a series, is highly recommended with great potential for use in many collections. These materials give a great introduction to the world of work and would be beneficial to junior and senior high school students as well as those working with these populations.  Highly Recommended. ” -Educational Media Reviews Online

Read the entire review here.

Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO) is a database of video, DVD, audio CD and CD-ROM reviews of materials from major educational and documentary distributors and independent filmmakers. The reviews are written by librarians and teaching faculty in institutions across the United States and Canada.

Janson Media today announced the exclusive release of The B-2 Stealth Bomber, America’s Deadliest Weapon to worldwide television, new media, non-theatrical, and DVD/Video markets. The one-hour special produced by Jumby Bay Studios, gives viewers a never-before-seen look inside the world’s most powerful and deadly aircraft. The special boasts a Bronze Telly Award and numerous favorable reviews.

“Highly Recommended. Editor’s Choice.” –Video Librarian

“…confidently recommended…” –Midwest Book Review

Produced in cooperation with the 509th Bomber Wing of the United States Air Force, The B-2 Stealth Bomber gives you unprecedented, full-clearance access to this amazing flying machine. Hear from real pilots and crew members about the B-2’s harrowing missions and devastating weapons, as well as learn how the B-2’s secret aircraft design allows it to avoid detection from radar. Witness the evolution of strategic bombing, travel to Whiteman Air Force Base to unlock the secrets of stealth technology, and discover how the B-2’s radical shape actually maintains flight. See the connection between the B-2 and a secret WWII Nazi weapon and learn how lessons learned by the 8th Air Force over Europe would influence the B-2′s design strategy.

Jeremy and Jamie Salvatori incorporated Jumby Bay Studios in May of 2000. The primary backer of Jumby Bay Studios’ formation was Allan Salvatori, who has been a major player in the video production business since 1973. Jumby Bay’s “curiously awesome”, award winning entertainment and educational DVD’s are also available online through their direct webstore.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, and emerging new media platforms. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include nearly every major broadcaster or media company, as well as a wide range of DVD labels and distributors. Janson Media is also a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs.

After a successful domestic DVD launch, Janson Media has licensed America’s Team: Being a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird to Orient Film Associates of Tokyo, Japan. The deal includes the rights to release the one-hour HDTV documentary special on the Blu-Ray  format as well as standard DVD.

America’s Team documents all the exciting details of the Air Force Thunderbird’s air show for a full season. Viewers get a chance to see what it takes to create the awe-inspiring demonstrations seen by millions of people around the world. Rarely seen moments include a “patching ceremony” where an enlisted person becomes a member of the team after weeks of study, and the loading and unloading of tons of equipment as the team goes from location to location.

“America’s Team offers a respectful look at the legendary six-pilot precision flying team who continue to take their 45-minute awe-inspiring show around the world,” said Video Librarian.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, and emerging new media platforms. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include nearly every major broadcaster or media company, as well as a wide range of DVD labels and distributors. Janson Media is also a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs.

Janson Media pays tribute to the tradition of the Holiday feast this season with world-renowned chef Jacques Pepin. In its DVD titles, Jacques Pepin’s Christmas Celebration and Jacques Pepin’s Chanukah Celebration, the top rated chef shares step-by-step lessons that infuse a French twist on traditional Holiday dinners. Both titles serve as the perfect resource when planning your Holiday menu.

On Jacques Pepin’s Christmas Celebration, enjoy the Christmas feast of your dreams, starting with Oysters on the Half-Shell served over rice with a tangy Mignonette Sauce, a perfect counterpoint to silky Home-Smoked Salmon, served in delicate bundles filled with Cucumber Salad. It wouldn’t be a Pépin Christmas without foie gras, and Jacques prepares both a classic baked terrine of Foie Gras in a delicate Cognac Aspic as well as a simple Salt-Cured Foie Gras served with roasted nuts, crunchy sea salt, and sweet preserves. The centerpiece is Braised Duck with a tangy honey sauce, Glazed Shallots, and Honey Sweet Potatoes. A Black Truffle Salad with lemon dressing is an elegant addition. For dessert, it’s back to the classics, with a step-by-step lesson in creating a Bûche de Noël, a beautiful Yule log with all its enchanting decorations, as well as an English Christmas Pudding with raisins, nuts, candied fruit, and old-fashioned Hard Sauce.

On Jacques Pepin’s Chanukah Celebration, celebrate the Jewish “Festival of Lights” with a light, French-inspired Chanukah dinner menu. It begins with a sparkling Consommé Printanier with a colorful sprinkling of carrot, turnip, zucchini, and miniature Chicken Quenelles. Then it’s a silky Cold Mousse of Chicken and Pistachios with a beautiful garnish set in aspic. A soulful Veal Roast with buttery braised lettuce is the hearty centerpiece of the meal. And Jacques serves it with crispy, golden Vegetable Pancakes Tempura — his homage to the traditional Chanukah potato latke. For dessert, there’s a spectacular Frozen Citrus Soufflé surrounded by a crown of freshly-baked lady fingers served alongside a classic rum-soaked Holiday Fruit Cake, brimming with Jacques’ own homemade candied fruit.

Jacques Pepin’s Chanukah and Christmas Celebration DVDs (1 x 90’ each) are available now from all major distributors. The editors of Southwest Airlines’ in-flight magazine Spirit voted Jacques Pepin the Best Television Chef from a Top Ten list which included Emeril Lagasse, G. Garvin, Lidia Bastianinch, Wolfgang Puck, Tina Nordstrom, Mario Batali, Alton Brown, Ming Tsai and Rachael Ray. Said Spirit of the Jacques Pepin, “his French-inspired recipes are always solid, and he’s one of the best technique teachers on television.”

The Janson Media DVD Grace Kelly: The American Princess was “highly recommended” in a recent review by Educational Media Reviews Online.

“The film captures your heart as you witness a young girl raised in a wealthy, competitive and nurturing home become the conductor of her own life. Life in a well-heeled society had no appeal for her. She worked hard as a model, stage actor and TV personality. She was a perfectionist who was tenacious in her quest of acting and determined to get it right. Disappointments and criticism just fueled her ambitious nature and she went on to become one of Hollywood’s most sought after actresses. Highly Recommended.” Read the entire review here.

Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO) is a database of video, DVD, audio CD and CD-ROM reviews of materials from major educational and documentary distributors and independent filmmakers. The reviews are written by librarians and teaching faculty in institutions across the United States and Canada.