Big Screen Entertainment Options New Family Film for Growing Library

Santa Story Is the First of Its Kind, One of Several New Family Projects BSEG Has Optioned for the New Year


HOLLYWOOD, CA--(Marketwire - Jan 4, 2013) - Big Screen Entertainment Group (PINKSHEETS: BSEG), a leading global entertainment and sales company, has commissioned the screenplay "SANTA IS REAL" by screenwriter Adam Cushman.

Described as wonderfully unique among Santa Claus films, "SANTA IS REAL" brings to life the journey of three children in search of the truth about the North Pole. The story chronicles their wild and funny adventures that leads to the discovery of the real magic of Christmas.

"Big Screen Entertainment, for the most part, has made a conscious decision to feature family friendly entertainment in our future productions," stated BSEG CEO Kimberley Kates.

"We love to be in the business of feel good films. Not only are they generally hugely successful, but they are consistent with BSEG's commitment to producing quality content," said Kates.

"SANTA IS REAL" tells a unique, family friendly story with a positive message that can translate into equally compelling programming consistent with the Big Screen Entertainment brand.

ABOUT BIG SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT - Big Screen Entertainment is a leading entertainment company with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, home entertainment, family entertainment, television, digital distribution and international sales.

Big Screen's films have premiered at the world's largest film festivals from Cannes, Sundance, Fantasporto to Sitges and can be found in every retail outlet in the country.

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