First HDTV of Russia Picks Up 'Mystic India' Title

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the documentary Mystic India: An Incredible Journey of Inspiration (1 x 45') from its Giant Screen Films Collection to First HDTV of Russia. Originally filmed for release in IMAX® theaters, Mystic India will air on the broadcasters 'Travel HD' channel devoted to travel and wildlife of our planet. The Janson Media Giant Screen Films Collection includes other super-sized titles like Dinosaurs Alive!, Vikings: Journey to the New World and Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia, all of which have been down-converted to HDTV.

Created by the award-winning team of director Keith Melton, cinematographer Reed Smoot and screenwriter Mose Richards, Mystic India tells the story of a remarkable boy"s spiritual journey and in the process captures the beauty and intrigue of India, with images that are both breathtaking and immerse. As Neelkanth travels throughout India, audiences are taken from the freezing peaks of the Himalayas to the nation"s scorching deserts and tropical rainforests; across fields and rivers and to small remote villages, all along witnessing the sheer natural beauty of India as well as the incredible achievements of its people.

The First HDTV Network was launched in April 2007 and features a diverse mix of channels including Travel HD, Zoo TV, Teen TV, Fishing & Hunting TV Hi Life, Cinema, and Woman"s World.

K2 Communications, Janson Media"s distribution partner for its Giant Screen Film Collection, is a leading-edge production and distribution organization specializing in emerging non-traditional media programming, including Giant Screen Films for both large format and digital theaters, Video on Demand, Interactive Media, branded content and High Definition television and DVD. K2 has extensive experience supervising large-scale entertainment projects from concept to completion, and an impressive track record securing corporate sponsorship for its projects.