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Matchroom Sport Signs Television Agreement with BILLIARD CLUB networkBCn featured highlights of Matchroom's 2000 Mosconi Cup and World Pool Championships in its first three BCtv productions. "We are very impressed by BCtv's production quality," says Barry Hearn, President of Matchroom Sport. "BCtv will add great value to any location that uses pool in its business operation and we are looking forward to assisting in the growth of this grass roots television network," Hearn added. "BCn's strategy of delivering BCtv directly and exclusively to the rooms and clubs, will inspire players to get out and play. I can't think of a better way to grow the sport." Matchroom Sport joins Accu-Stats Video Productions as a content provider in the production of BCtv programming. "Matchroom produces the most entertaining and dynamic billiards programming ever televised and we are very excited to have it as a content partner along side Accu-Stats," said Rob Sykora, President of BCn. Tournament match footage is only part of the program. BCtv's Cue Tips, Hot Shots, Chalk Talk, and Back Spin are some of the segments within each show that keep the program fast moving, fresh, and entertaining. A segment called "Club Cam" features edited video footage from BCn Affiliates that tape their customers playing pool and having fun. BCtv's primary focus is to enhance the entertainment value within the Affiliate Club in addition to, increasing sales volume and exposing the game and sport to the much broader recreational audience. "Billiard and sports fans in America now have a chance to see what Europe and Asia have enjoyed for many years," says Sykora. "With access to such exciting International match action, we will provide even more value to our Affiliate Clubs and their customers. When the club patrons are entertained, they stay longer. And the longer they stay, the more they play -- that's really the bottom line." Matchroom's content -- the Mosconi Cup, the World Pool Championships, the World Pool League, the World Trick Shot Masters, Premier Snooker League, and other televised billiard events produced by Matchroom Sport - will be featured in the Match Action segments of BCtv. In addition to the American usage rights, Matchroom has granted BCn the exclusive video sales rights to its billiard programming. Tapes of selected Matchroom events will be available through BCn Affiliates, in the Accu-Stats Video catalog, and online at www.billiardclubtv.com. Matchroom Sport is one of the leading sports event organizations in the world, creating and marketing an impressive portfolio of internationally televised sports programs. Matchroom has established a strong worldwide reputation among broadcasters, sports organizations, and the viewing public for promoting successful events. The company is a leader in televised sports as varied as boxing, pool, fishing, snooker, golf, darts, poker, and bowling. It produces and broadcasts its events for television both live and delayed across the world. For further information, visit www.MatchroomSport.com. Accu-Stats is the leading producer of tournament match billiard videos, offering the best in 9-Ball, Straight Pool, One Pocket, 3-Cushion, 8-Ball, and instructional tapes. For more information call 1-800-828-0397 or visit www.Accu-Stats.com Billiard Club network is a membership service organization providing multimedia entertainment and marketing services to its Affiliate billiard and sports club members. For more information on BCn Affiliate Membership, Advertising or Sponsorship opportunities call (314) 631-6500 or visit www.BilliardClubNetwork.com BCtv is sponsored in part by Aramith Billiard Balls, Billiards.com, Billiards Digest, Lucasi Cues, and Simonis Cloth. |
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