Press Release Summary: 03 March 2008 - Gear up for an experience of a lifetime as local media company, Imagine OmniMedia, and Mark Burnett Productions, present "The Contender Asia - A Final Showdown" - Live at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on the 12 April 2008, Saturday.
Press Release Body: Following 16 professional Muay Thai fighters, representing 12 countries, through an evolving series of outdoor challenges and real sanctioned matches over 15 episodes on TV, the show's Finale at the Singapore Indoor Stadium will feature one night of fist fighting fury and action, from which will emerge the ultimate fight champion.
Besides The Contender Asia Finale fight, highlights for the evening include some of the top ranking contenders of the World Muay Thai Council (WMC) who have appeared in the show - Australia's John Wayne Parr, France's Rafik Bakkouri, UAE's Dzhabar Askerov, Thailand's Yodsenklai, Singapore's Kim Khan Zaki (Zach), Switzerland's Zidov Domnik, and many more!
* Line-ups may be subject to change!
Full Force, Massive Production! Following the format of weekly elimination fights, the highly-anticipated 15-episode series airs weekly on AXN Cable Channel and soon on MediaCorp's Channel 5.
With current viewership of 200 million people, spanning 22 countries including Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India on the AXN Cable Channel, our local viewers will get the chance to be part of the action when it airs for the first time in Singapore on Channel 5 (scheduled for March 2008).
The Contender Asia is an unscripted drama about the lives, fears, triumphs, dreams and hopes of the best 16 professional Muay Thai fighters from 12 countries, vying for a total prize pool of US$250,000 and the chance to change their lives and the fortunes of their families forever.
Filming of the 15-episode series commenced in Singapore last September at iconic landmarks like Haw Par Villa, Sentosa, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore River and Chinatown - allowing viewers the world over to catch glimpses of Singapore's rich heritage and her melting pot of cultures.
With direction from the creator of internationally acclaimed reality TV series, Mr Mark Burnett (President and Founder of Mark Burnett Productions), and the brainchild of this special project, Mr Riaz Mehta (Chief Executive Officer of Imagine OmniMedia and Executive Producer), local audiences can expect one of the most intense and exciting championship events in sports history at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 12 April 2008.
Large video screens will be set up in the arena to provide full high definition views of the event action - from the fighters making their signature entrances, to victory celebrations and full-on fights in the ring!
Pre-Event Phone Interview Opportunities Media partners will be pleased to know that phone lines at The Contender Asia are open for interview opportunities. Kindly make arrangements with the press contacts provided at the end.
As limited interview slots are available, please call us early to avoid any disappointment!
About Imagine OmniMedia Imagine OmniMedia is a Pan Asia media and mobile ventures company providing production, distribution, management, technology and funding to develop and implement media and mobile opportunities. The company's strategy is to take advantage of the growing market in Asia for TV viewership and mobile interactivity. With this in mind, Imagine OmniMedia works with international best breed of companies, to bring their top tier media brands, concepts and formats to Asia.
About Mark Burnett Productions Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) is a leading production company in content for both primetime television and the internet. MBP revolutionised television with hits such as 'Survivor (CBS)', 'The Apprentice (NBC)', 'The Contender (ESPN)', 'Rock Star: INXS (CBS)', the new smash hit 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (FOX)' and the coproduction with Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks Television, 'On the Lot (FOX)'.
Other MBP projects in 2007 include: 'Pirate Master (CBS)' and the '2007 MTV Movie Awards (MTV)', for which Mark Burnett served as Executive Producer. MBP also partnered with American Online (AOL) in 2006 on the highly successful interactive adventure Gold Rush, the first-ever unscripted project to be produced exclusively for the internet. In addition, MBP has established a scripted division and is developing comedies and dramas for television as well as feature films. MBP also successfully reintroduced product placement as an integral part of each of its shows and has garnered a total of 46 Emmy nominations since 2001. Show and Ticketing Information What : The Contender Asia - A Final Showdown
When : 12 April 2008, Saturday (from 7:00pm onwards)
Where : Singapore Indoor Stadium
Prices : S$50 / S$80 / S$200 / S$300
Tickets will be on sale from 03 March 2008, Monday
SISTIC Ticketing Hotline: 6348 5555
SISTIC Website: www.sistic.com.sg
VIP tables available - Please Contact izzy@thecontenderasia.com
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