"Hometown Heroes" will give viewers a rare
look into a day in the life of Hall of Fame athletes from different
sports
"The Business of Athletes" will offer a look
into how professional athletes leverage their earnings to become
business owners
CANTON,
Ohio, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Hall of Fame Village Media, a division of Hall of Fame Resort &
Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), announces its new
partnership with ReachTV, the largest streaming television network
focused on travelers, that is distributed on 2,500+ owned and
operated airport screens, and 500K
hotels across North America.
Hall of Fame Village Media and ReachTV will
create two original sports entertainment programs.
ReachTV carries a range of programming from NBCUniversal, AMC,
Live Nation, Rotten Tomatoes/Fandango and other suppliers. The
collaboration between Hall of Fame Village Media and ReachTV will
be to create two original sports entertainment programs. The
working titles in development are "Hometown Heroes" and "The
Business of Athletes."
Hometown Heroes will be a series of video shorts
that follows Hall of Fame athletes from various sports as they
visit their favorite places in the sports towns where they became
famous. Viewers will get a unique behind-the-scenes look at where
the players go, what they do, and what it really means to live like
a Hall of Fame legend.
The Business of Athletes will follow current and former
professional athletes from a variety of sports who are using their
earnings from playing to start the businesses of their dreams. In
this series of video shorts, viewers will learn why each athlete
chose a particular industry, see the unique challenges they face in
launching their businesses, and how their competitive spirit helps
them succeed as entrepreneurs while creating a positive influence
in their communities.
"Working with ReachTV to develop original episodic content
brings together the core strengths of both our brands – Hall of
Fame Village Media's unique access to revered sports legends and
storytelling and ReachTV's incredible distribution network to
engage and entertain a very broad audience as they travel," said
Olivia Steier, Hall of Fame Village
Media EVP.
"We're thrilled to partner with Hall of Fame Village Media on
these original series' which center Hall of Fame athletes and their
impacts on our communities" said ReachTV CEO & Founder
Lynnwood Bibbens.
Hometown Heroes and The Business of Athletes
will join ReachTV's "What's Playing" line up of Entertainment
programming on reachtv.com and its distribution network, with
production to begin in the next few months.
Look for more information on the airing of these shows in
future company announcements and on hofreco.com and
reachtv.com
ABOUT HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV,
HOFVW) is a sports and entertainment company making every
experience legendary for fans and families. Our company is composed
of three dynamic business divisions – media, gaming, and
destination. Hall of Fame Village Media creates compelling original
content across an array of mediums. Gold Summit Gaming offers
exciting, interactive eSports and sports betting experiences for
fans of all levels. And Hall of Fame Village, our 100-acre campus
centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame, continues to push
the boundaries of what a sports and entertainment destination can
be, featuring a state-of-the-art stadium, sport complexes,
amusement rides, and a variety of unique dining and shopping
options. Additional information on the Company can be found at
www.HOFREco.com.
ABOUT HALL OF FAME VILLAGE MEDIA
Hall of Fame Village Media, a division of Hall of Fame Resort
& Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), is a premiere,
multi-dimensional content studio on a mission to honor the past and
inspire the future. Not limited by the confines of traditional
studios, Hall of Fame Village Media creates engaging content across
all genres, lengths, and mediums including TV and streaming series,
films, games, events, podcasts, branded content and emerging media.
With unique ties to one of the most revered institutions in all of
sports, Hall of Fame Village Media leverages its unprecedented
access to deliver a compelling content lineup that showcases the
very best of professional athletes, both on the field and under the
helmet.
ABOUT REACHTV
ReachTV is a free ad-supported streaming television network with
more than 40 million viewers per month. The network is distributed
in 500K hotels, 2,500+ airport
screens across North America, and
powers 24-hour live sports in-flight. ReachTV brings together tech,
data and storytelling to offer viewers a new connected media
experience with shopability, and featuring a rich library of
content with originals, live rights to the NFL, and licensed
content from NBCU, AMC, Live Nation, Advertising Week, Fast Company
and more. Learn more at www.ReachTV.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hall-of-fame-village-media-and-reachtv-to-bring-two-original-sports-programs-to-life-301843460.html
SOURCE Hall of Fame Village Media