Elvis, Johnny Cash, Wyland, Robert Redford, Rodney Yee Join Janson Catalog for MIPCOM

Janson Media today announced the addition of several exciting new properties to its already impressive slate of MIPCOM 2008 Releases. The company's newest acquisitions include:

ELVIS LIVES! THE 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT (1 x 60') Through the magic of modern technology, Elvis Presley is reunited with his original TCB band and back-up singers 25 years after his death, for a unique concert special, featuring Elvis from selected concerts including Aloha From Hawaii. This one-of-a-kind concert event has ignited a passion for the King in a whole new generation of music lovers.

THE GOSPEL MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH (1 x 60') Hosted by Dan Rather. Rock and country music icon Johnny Cash waged a life-long struggle for salvation, and that spiritual odyssey is told in this one-hour special. Personal interviews with family, friends and musical associates are punctuated with rare gospel musical performances.

THE PRACTICAL POWER OF YOGA (1 x 60') This one-hour PBS special is hosted by Rodney Yee, one of the most respected yoga teachers in the world.

WYLAND'S ART STUDIO (39 x 30') The marine-life artist and environmental conservationist — best-known for his epic series of 91 life-size marine murals — takes viewers step-by-step through the creation of his vibrant photorealistic paintings. Wyland works on canvas with non-toxic paint to re-create scenes from the Pacific Ocean. His subjects include bottlenose dolphins, orcas, sea lions, turtles, Great White Sharks, Gray Whales, Emperor Penguins, pelicans, and kissing dolphins.

GLOBAL FOCUS, THE NEW ENVIRONMENTALISTS WITH ROBERT REDFORD (6 x 30' or 36 x 5' - interstitials; HDTV) These are five-minute portraits of dedicated environmental heroes who have placed themselves in harm's way to battle authoritative governments and powerful corporations to safeguard the Earth's natural resources from exploitation and pollution.

ROMANTIC CITIES (13 x 52') HDTV This ambient series combines stunning HDTV footage with mesmerizing music to portray a 'day in the life' of the most romantic cities in the world.

SINGING FOR LIFE, THE VOICES OF SOUTH AFRICA (1 x 52') This HDTV special tells the story of a year in the lives of three opera singers in Cape Town.

DIGNITY, THE ESPERANZA MICROFINANCE PROJECT (1 x 60') This HDTV documentary follows a group of American teenagers who travel to the Dominican Republic to see first-hand how their fundraising project made a real difference.

The company is at MIPCOM for the 19th consecutive year, exhibiting at Stand #R30.18, in the Riviera Hall of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, October 13th through 17th.

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