The Network Entertainment Produced 10-Part
Series Has Its World Premiere on
TSN in Canada on
November 14, 2022
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 14,
2022 /CNW/ - Network Media Group Inc. (TSXV:
NTE) (OTC: NETWF) and Network Entertainment Inc. ("Network"
or the "Company") announced today that its acclaimed television
series Legends of Hockey will return to shine a
spotlight on the game's modern-day stars in the upcoming
documentary series titled Legends of Hockey: Greatness
Calling 2000-2020. Produced by Network Entertainment,
in partnership with Hockey Hall of Fame, the 10-part series
will have its world premiere today, November 14, 2022, immediately following the
Hockey Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony on TSN in
Canada. New episodes will air
weekly following the premiere. Watch the trailer here.
In Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling
2000-2020, across the span of 10 emotional one-hour
episodes, the series showcases the players, and plays of a
lifetime, who were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame since
2000. The series features a global lineup of iconic men and
women of the modern game, including Mark Messier, Jarome
Iginla, Hayley Wickenheiser,
Cammi Granato, Angela James, Doug
Gilmour, Paul Coffey,
Pat LaFontaine, Brett Hull, Luc
Robitaille, Mats Sundin, Eric
Lindros, Sergei Fedorov, Patrick Roy, Igor Larionov, Ray
Bourque, Angela Ruggiero, Teemu Selänne, Jari
Kurri, and many more.
Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling
2000-2020 is the third installment of the iconic series
Legends of Hockey, a collaboration between Hockey Hall of
Fame and Network Entertainment Founder and Producer Derik Murray,
that began in 1997 with the premiere of the original five-part
series, and was followed by Legends of Hockey: The Second
Season, which launched in 2000 with another five-part
series.
Network's Founder and Creator of the series, Derik Murray, said, "We are honoured to once
again share the personal stories and shine a spotlight on this
celebrated lineup of legendary players and inspirational men and
women. We are truly grateful to be working once again with the
dedicated team at the Hockey Hall of Fame, and with
TSN, bringing forward this latest chapter in the history of
the game we love."
With the original production schedule adapted to coincide with
the 2022 Induction Ceremony, the Hockey Hall of Fame, TSN and
Network Entertainment have made arrangements to add an encore
episode to the lineup, following the 10th episode. Featuring the
Class of 2022, to be inducted November 14,
2022, Daniel Alfredsson,
Roberto Luongo, Riikka Sallinen, and brothers Daniel and Henrik
Sedin will be showcased in this Encore Episode - "Honouring
Hockey's Newest Legends."
Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling 2000-2020, a Network
Entertainment production, created by Derik
Murray, is produced by Derik
Murray, Eric MacDonald, and
Chad Varhaug, in collaboration with
Hockey Hall of Fame and TSN.
About Network Media Group /
Network Entertainment
Network Media Group is the parent company of Network
Entertainment Inc. Network Entertainment is a creatively
driven, boutique film, television, and digital content production
company that creates, finances, and produces award-winning
programming for television, digital platforms and movie audiences
around the world.
The Network premium brand of content delivers world-class casts
and features visually cinematic, richly crafted storytelling. The
Company's productions are consistently embraced by both audiences
and critics alike, garnering awards, record ratings and
unparalleled media coverage for Network and its partners. Newly
formed Network NFT Studios collaborates with IP owners, artists,
and top talent to create, distribute, and monetize NFT campaigns
and related initiatives in the digital universe
(networknft.ca).
For additional information on Network Entertainment Inc., visit
www.networkentertainment.ca
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SOURCE Network Media Group Inc.