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Strong Studios to Develop & Produce a Feature Film on the Story of Joe Moglia, Based on the Biography 4th & Goal: One Man's Quest to Recapture His Dream

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

As Burke stated, 4th & Goal: One Man's Quest to Recapture His Dream is a detailed account of Joe Moglia's amazing and uplifting life story, his quest to achieve his ultimate dream and its stunning conclusion.

Key Points: 
  • As Burke stated, 4th & Goal: One Man's Quest to Recapture His Dream is a detailed account of Joe Moglia's amazing and uplifting life story, his quest to achieve his ultimate dream and its stunning conclusion.
  • It's a tale of overcoming adversity...of never giving up...of never losing sight of one's true goals in life.
  • Joe Moglia, Ballantyne Strongs Chairman Kyle Cerminara and CEO Mark Roberson, and Strong Studios President David Ozer (Willys Wonderland, Trigger Point) serve as Executive Producers.
  • Strong Studios, headquartered in New York, NY, is a subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc.s (NYSE American: BTN) Strong Entertainment segment.

Strong Studios and The Cartel Announce Start of Production on New Supernatural Thriller Series, Safehaven, in Winnipeg Canada

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strong Studios, Inc. (Strong Studios), a subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc.s (Ballantyne or the Company; NYSE American: BTN) Strong Entertainment segment, and The Cartel announced today the start of production on Monday, June 20th in Winnipeg, Canada on its new supernatural thriller series, Safehaven.

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  • NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strong Studios, Inc. (Strong Studios), a subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc.s (Ballantyne or the Company; NYSE American: BTN) Strong Entertainment segment, and The Cartel announced today the start of production on Monday, June 20th in Winnipeg, Canada on its new supernatural thriller series, Safehaven.
  • Safehaven is produced by Strong Studios, The Cartel (Creepshow, Day of the Dead) and Kevin V. Duncan (Juncture).
  • We are thrilled to join forces with The Cartel on Safehaven, which will be our first series to go into production under our newly-formed Strong Studios banner.
  • Strong Studios, headquartered in New York, NY, is a subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc.s (NYSE American: BTN) Strong Entertainment segment.

Strong Studios Acquires the Rights to Produce Its First Original Feature Film, “The Tank Job,” A True Crime Drama

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne”) announced today that Strong Studios, Inc. (“Strong Studios”), a subsidiary of the Company’s Strong Entertainment segment, acquired the rights and screenplay to its first original feature film, “The Tank Job,” a true-life crime drama adapted from Norman Miller’s book, The Great Salad Oil Swindle.

Key Points: 
  • Award-winning business journalist, CNBC contributor, author and former hedge fund manager Ron Insana, CEO of Insana Entertainment Group, will also produce.
  • Ballantynes Chairman Kyle Cerminara and CEO Mark Roberson, and Strong Studios President David Ozer (Willys Wonderland, Trigger Point) serve as Executive Producers.
  • Strong Studios, headquartered in New York, NY, is a subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc.s (NYSE American: BTN) Strong Entertainment segment.
  • Strong Studios develops and produces original feature films and television series, as well as acquires third party rights to content for global multiplatform distribution.

Screen Media Signs Distribution Agreement for ‘Safehaven’ and ‘Flagrant’ Series

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Monday, March 7, 2022

COS COB, Conn., March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) (“the Company”), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) networks, today announced Screen Media’s distribution agreement for the distribution rights to original feature films and television series developed by newly-launched Strong Studios from Ballantyne Strong, Inc (NYSE American: BTN). Safehaven and Flagrant are the first series in this agreement and both have been greenlit for production in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Safehaven and Flagrant are the first series in this agreement and both have been greenlit for production in 2022.
  • Screen Media will distribute Safehaven and Flagrant worldwide with the Crackle Plus streaming services Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul having first rights to premiere.
  • Safehaven is a supernatural horror series based on the graphic novel about a female comic book artist whose drawings come alive to haunt her.
  • Flagrant is an original dramedy series in partnership with actor and comedian, Michael Rapaport (Atypical, White Famous, Public Morals, Justified).

Ballantyne Strong Launches Strong Studios to Develop, Produce and Distribute Original Feature Films and Series

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Monday, March 7, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne”), announced today the launch of Strong Studios, which will operate as part of the Company’s Strong Entertainment division.

Key Points: 
  • Strong Studios, which will be based in New York, will develop and produce original feature films and television series, as well as acquire third party rights to content for global multiplatform distribution.
  • Screen Media will distribute both series, with their streaming services Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul having first rights to premiere.
  • Flagrant, is an original dramedy series in partnership with actor and comedian, Michael Rapaport (Atypical, White Famous, Public Morals, Justified).
  • Strong Studios will have a head start with two pre-sold and greenlit series ready to start production right away.