TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/28/14 -- John G. Simmonds, Chairman and CEO of A. C. Simmonds and Sons Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB: ACSX), is pleased to announce the Company's film and television division, Boulevard Entertainment Group ("BLVD"), is executive producing the film sequel Against The Wild 2: Survive The Serengeti and moving into new offices in Toronto's media and high-tech district.
"We are delighted to be involved with the sequel of Richard Boddington's Against The Wild film series," said John Simmonds. "Against The Wild 1 (ATW1) is a terrific film for the entire family and tells the story of two kids and their devoted dog who become lost in the wilderness when their small plane has engine problems and must make an emergency landing. It was among the most successful Canadian family films of 2014 and has been nominated for an international Emmy Award from among more than 200 contenders."
"We chose to produce Against The Wild 2: Survive The Serengeti (ATW2) because of its excellent business plan and film package," said Don Fenton, CEO of BLVD. "The film is backed by distributors Anchor Bay in North America and DARO in Europe and the rest of the world. The Canadian and South African co-production will be entitled to receive reciprocal tax credits and RBC, one of Canada's big six chartered banks, will be providing interim financing. The film has all of the original appeal of ATW1 except that the wilderness of North America has been replaced by the wilds of South Africa, lions and elephants." Executive Producer Marc Swenker says, "the sequel will be ATW1 on steroids."
Against The Wild 2: Survive The Serengeti will be available in 2015 on DVD from leading retail stores in North America and through VOD and television broadcast in major international markets.
About Boulevard Entertainment Group
BLVD has brought together a distinguished team of executives, producers and creative talent with exceptional experience to identify extraordinary opportunities in film and television for development, production and international distribution and sales. BLVD acquires or partners with profitable film and television properties with solid business models, and introduces capital and strong management to realize significant revenue on every project. The business is focused on high-quality film and TV properties aimed at large niche and mass markets, with strong production values, financial institution backing, well-defined distribution platforms, approved tax credits and full marketing support.
For more information about BLVD, please visit www.boulevardentertainmentgroup.com.
About A. C. Simmonds and Sons
A.C. Simmonds and Sons, with lineage through its management team to 96 years of business experience, is a Canadian based company with interests across North America and a growing international presence. The Company is focused on acquiring profitable businesses for expansion and development in seven growth sectors: international food, oil and gas, mold remediation, waste management, renewable energy, leisure and the entertainment industry. John G. Simmonds, the Company's Chairman and CEO, co-founded the largest Canadian golf course operation and has successfully established and grown companies and built effective teams. Mr. Simmonds has served as chairman and member of the board of directors of several public companies.
For more information about the Company, please visit www.acsimmondsandsons.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. The Company cannot provide assurances that the matters described in this press release will be successfully completed or that the Company will realize the anticipated benefits of any plans. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update information contained in this release. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, please refer to the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC filings.
Contacts:
A. C. Simmonds and Sons Inc.
Don Fenton
416-434-3681
dfenton@acsimmondsandsons.com
www.acsimmondsandsons.com
