PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND ARCHIE COMICS
ENTERTAINMENT
AGREE TO DEVELOP LIVE-ACTION MOTION PICTURE OF
"SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH"
NEW YORK, September 13, 2004…Paramount Pictures and Archie Comics
Entertainment have teamed to co-produce a live action theatrical
motion picture based on the popular comic book and hit television
series "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." Paramount and Archie Comics
Entertainment will jointly represent a licensing and merchandising
program surrounding the film with Viacom Consumer Products, the
agent for both entities.
Said Allan Grafman, President of Archie Comics Entertainment: "We
are delighted to join forces with Paramount for the production of a
big screen version 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch.' It is clear that the
Paramount production team shares our long-term vision for the brand,
which encompasses pursuing a wide range of media and licensing
opportunities."
"Sabrina the Teenage Witch" follows the extraordinary life of an
ordinary teenager who just happens to have magical powers. The film
is based on the "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" comic book character
which has been published for decades. The character is already known
through out the world and was the star of a primetime live action
series in 1996-2003.
Chuck Grimes, CEO of Archie Comics Entertainment and Grafman will
produce the film. Archie Comic Publications, Inc. Chairman Michael
Silberkleit and President Richard Goldwater will serve as executive
producers.
Archie Comics Entertainment, LLC was established in 2003 as the
entertainment and licensing affiliate of Archie Comic Publications,
Inc., home of the world renowned character properties Archie, Betty,
Veronica, Jughead and their Riverdale friends, Sabrina the Teenage
Witch, Josie and the Pussycats and Katy Keene, as well as super hero
properties Mighty Crusaders including The Web. With offices in metro
New York, Archie Comics Entertainment is involved in the
development, production and worldwide distribution of original
projects for television, film and home video, music, live events and
the Internet as well as represents the licensing and merchandising
of its enduring brands across all global markets. Archie Comics
Entertainment is on the Internet at www.archiecomics.com.
Archie Comic Publications, Inc. has been publishing America's
leading line of teenage humor comic books for more than 60 years.
The Archie titles appear at check-outs in most supermarkets and mass
merchandisers as well as in bookstores, drug chains, convenience
stores and comic shops. Visit Archie online at: www.archiecomics.com.
Contact: SSA Public Relations
Los Angeles: Steve Syatt, (818) 501-0700
New York: Carolyn Lipkins (212) 679-4750
