LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Film
Development Corporation (OTCBB: IFLM.OB), an international
distributor of digital films and producer to the multibillion
dollar Independent Film Industry, announced today that is has
engaged former undisputed heavyweight champion boxer of the world,
Mike Tyson, to promote HollywoodIndy
(http://www.hollywoodindy.com/).
Mike Tyson has approximately
1,800,000 followers on his Twitter page
http://twitter.com/miketyson.
Management believes there is a unique opportunity to reach this
large following of users who potentially complement HollywoodIndy
directionally with Mike Tyson's
evolving creative spirit.
Recently, Tyson has played a role in the films The
Hangover and The Hangover 2. He also had a television
show on Animal Planet called "Taking on Tyson Main Event".
Additionally, Tyson is a writer and producer and now comedian
(April 13th to April 18th, MGM Grand, Las
Vegas, NY).
"We are extremely excited with our first celebrity tweeter being
Mike Tyson as he truly personifies
the ever changing creative spirit of the Indy film market.
Additionally this is our first of many steps in using the aid of
celebrities to get the message out for our brands," said
Jeff Ritchie, CEO, Independent Film
Development Corporation.
About Independent Film Development Corp.
Based in Los Angeles,
California, Independent Film Development Corporation is
developing a multipronged approach to integrate the multi-billion
dollar independent film market to include web, sales and
distribution and development.
About HollywoodIndy.com
Hollywoodlndy is an entertainment-based Internet property
specializing in social networking and resourcing for the
independent film and television market. The property aims to be a
one-stop resource for working film professionals in the industry,
sharing employment and job resources, servicing screenwriters,
casting, lodging, location, personnel and support services for both
above the line and below the line professionals. While the brand
integrates with the Company's business model, plans call for the
brand to have an independent revenue model to include advertising,
paid posts, membership services and video distribution
services.
About Mike Tyson:
Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion and holds the
record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world
heavyweight titles. He was the first heavyweight boxer to hold the
WBA, WBC and IBF titles simultaneously.
Tyson and his wife Kiki currently reside in Las Vegas, NY. Since retirement, Tyson has
played a role in the films The Hangover and The Hangover
2. He also had a television show on the Animal Planet called
"Taking on Tyson", he started a clothing company (shirts can be
found on this website) and launched a blockbuster iPhone game
called "Mike Tyson: Main Event",
which is available in iTunes. In 2011 Tyson was also inducted into
the Boxing Hall of Fame. www.miketyson.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release includes forward-looking statements
concerning the future performance of our business, its operations
and its financial performance and condition, and also includes
selected operating results presented without the context of
accompanying financial results. These forward-looking statements
include, among others, statements with respect to our objectives
and strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements
with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations,
estimates or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based
on our current expectations. We caution that all forward-looking
information is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ
materially from the assumptions, estimates or expectations
reflected or contained in the forward-looking information, and that
actual future performance will be affected by a number of factors,
including economic conditions, technological change, regulatory
change and competitive factors, many of which are beyond our
control. Therefore, future events and results may vary
significantly from what we currently foresee. We are under no
obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to
update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Independent Film Development Corp.
Investor Relations
www.ifilmsinc.com
twitter.com/ifilmsinc
Email Contact: ir@ifilmsinc.com
HollywoodIndy
www.hollywoodindy.com
twitter.com/hollywoodindy
SOURCE Independent Film Development Corporation