News
February 6, 2006
AutoNetTV announces partnership with Talking Pictures to provide movie reviews and celebrity interviews
AutoNetTV Will Air Movie Reviews and Celebrity Interviews to Auto Service Centers Nationwide
AMERICAN FORK — January 31, 2006 — AutoNetTV™ announced today an agreement with Talking Pictures and Tony Toscano to provide movie reviews and celebrity interview programming on its TV network that airs in the waiting rooms of automotive service centers throughout North America.
The movie reviews will highlight upcoming box office & DVD releases, while the interviews will delve into the personal lives of the stars. This entertainment programming further enhances the enjoyment aspect of the AutoNetTV program, which also reports on the various maintenance services needed to improve safety and performance.
“We are thrilled to offer this entertainment programming to our nationwide audience in auto service centers. Tony is highly respected by his peers, and well liked by film celebrities. We had discussions with many studios and finally concluded that Talking Pictures provided the entertainment insight and Hollywood access that our viewers seek,” said Sean Whiffen, Co-Founder of AutoNetTV.
“We are excited about working with AutoNetTV”, said Tony Toscano, Founder of Talking Pictures. “Their custom-produced programming is first class and we are convinced our combined programming will greatly enhance the experience in a service center. We believe the AutoNetTV management team has put together a production model that will forever change the experience while waiting for a car to be serviced.”
Several minutes of the Talking Pictures programming will be included in each episode of AutoNetTV. Each episode of AutoNetTV combines entertainment programming with reporting on vehicle maintenance needs that are often overlooked by customers.
About AutoNetTV
AutoNetTV is the first and only automotive television network viewed by customers in the waiting areas of automotive service centers. Service centers throughout the U.S. receive this custom waiting room programming to educate customers and improve their waiting experience. Participating centers have significantly increased sales and customer satisfaction due to the programming. AutoNetTV is committed to editorial independence and providing relevant and useful information to consumers. For more information go to www.AutoNetTV.com.
About Talking Pictures & Tony Toscano
Tony Toscano is a nationally recognized movie critic and film historian who has been reviewing films for over 25 years. “Talking Pictures” is syndicated in over 200 TV stations across the country. Tony’s reviews have been published in The New York Times and other respected journals. His fellow interviewing critics regard Tony as one of the country’s best celebrity interviewers. His in-depth conversations with such notable stars as Mel Gibson, Steven Speilberg, Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow and Denzel Washington show a different, more relaxed side of celebrities. In 2002 "Talking Pictures" was awarded an EMMY for "Outstanding Achievement in Interview Programming. For more information go to www.talkingpictures.tv.
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