GRAVITAS VENTURES SIGNS MULTI-YEAR LICENSING DEAL WITH DVD DISTRIBUTION POWERHOUSE BIG VISION ENTERTAINMENT

Comprehensive new media rights deal covers cable video on demand (VOD), satellite pay per view (PPV), and internet protocol television (IPTV)

LOS ANGELES- April 18th, 2007 Gravitas Ventures, a world class new media distributor, formalized a relationship with Big Vision Entertainment by signing a multi-year licensing agreement. Under the deal the industry leading Big Vision library of independent wrestling, mixed martial arts, poker, and specialty content will have the opportunity to reach over 100 million households and hotel rooms in North America and an even larger worldwide audience.

The Big Vision Entertainment library contains some of the most well known brands in mixed martial arts including Valor Fighting and Rage in the Cage as well as dozens of best selling wrestling titles including Hardcore Homecoming, Hardcore Homecoming November Reign, Forever Hardcore, and Heroes of World Class The Story of The Von Erichs. Also included in this deal are acclaimed documentaries like Mysteries of the Apocalypse and Ultimate Predator starring Manny ‘The Shark Man’ Puig and JACKASS’ own Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and Chris Pontius.

Gravitas Ventures, through its licensing arrangement with Warner Digital Distribution successfully sells to dozens of clients in the video on demand (VOD), pay per view (PPV), internet protocol television (IPTV), and electronic sell through (EST) marketplace. Under this agreement Big Vision Entertainment programs will be available to industry leaders such as iNDEMAND, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Cable, Cablevision, TVN, AT&T, Verizon, Direct TV, Dish Network, On Command and Lodge Net.

Commenting on the new agreement, Houston Curtis, Founder and C.E.O. of Big Vision Entertainment said, “We are very excited to be in business with Gravitas and Nolan Gallagher. Video on Demand and Pay Per View are very important aspects of Big Vision Entertainment’s overall plan and we’ve been searching for the right partner to provide a turnkey solution for our unique brand of content. Nolan has many years of experience in the new media world and is respected for his ideas on how content can be tailored for future customers.”

“Big Vision is an unquestioned leader in both DVD distribution and cutting edge production.” said Nolan Gallagher, Founder and C.E.O. of Gravitas Ventures. “Houston Curtis and the rest of the savvy Big Vision team have their pulse on what mainstream audiences are clamoring for across numerous genres of programming. I am very excited to work with them on a variety of projects spanning not only VOD but DVD and television as well.rdquo;

About Big Vision Entertainment

Big Vision Entertainment, founded in 2003 is the number one special interest home video label in the country. BVE titles can be found in every major retail outlet in the US including, Wal Mart, Target and Best Buy. In addition to home video, Big Vision Entertainment is also a leading production company and creator of alternative programming across a variety of genres. Current shows include, The Ultimate Blackjack Tour on CBS, Wrestling Society X on MTV and Aruba Poker Classic on GSN. BVE has recently begun production on two new shows for Court TV and is finishing up a series pilot for G4. To learn more visit www.bigvisionentertainment.com.

For questions: Nolan Gallagher Gravitas Ventures (310) 804-5934 or nolan@gravitasventures.com