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Press Release Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio
SIRIUS to Launch 'Fangoria Radio'
Thursday June 22, 1:16 pm ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060622/nyth108.html
First National Radio Program from Fangoria Magazine, the Leader
in Horror Entertainment
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Hosts Live Weekly 3-Hour Evening
Fright Fest
NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite
Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI - News) and Fangoria Entertainment today
announced the launch of Fangoria Radio, the first national
horror-themed entertainment radio show. Hosted by renowned
Twisted Sister frontman and horror film producer/actor Dee
Snider, Fangoria Radio will air Friday nights from 10:00 pm -
1:00 am ET on SIRIUS Stars channel 102. The show will debut on
Friday, June 23, 2006.
Fangoria Radio, a live, 3-hour weekly radio show from the
creators of the world's most popular and longest running horror
publication, Fangoria Magazine, gives horror fans a place on
radio to call their own. Listeners will be able to interact and
get close to the best and scariest in horror entertainment. The
program will feature interviews with celebrities and stars in the
horror world, listener call-ins, updates on horror movies, and
even on- location visits to the biggest horror films in
production. In addition, Fangoria Radio will highlight the latest
horror gossip as well as reviews of movies, television shows and
video games.
Host Dee Snider's sidekick will be celebrated 'Scream Queen' and
radio veteran Debbie Rochon. Fangoria Radio will be produced by
Mike Kostel, an Emmy and Ace award winning producer. Fangoria
Magazine editor Tony Timpone will appear frequently on the
program to provide his trademark insight and opinions on the
latest horror news and happenings.
"Fangoria is the first and most prestigious brand for horror and
will deliver for SIRIUS listeners unprecedented access to the
best in horror entertainment," said Scott Greenstein, President
of Entertainment and Sports, SIRIUS Satellite Radio. "Fangoria
Radio is certain to become appointment listening for horror fans
nationwide."
"Fangoria Radio transforms every Friday night into Halloween as
the show covers all aspects of the world of horror - from the
greatest in entertainment to the latest in Goth fashion," said
Fangoria Entertainment's Thomas DeFeo. "If it scares, screams or
startles, it's on Fangoria Radio. We are extremely delighted to
join with Sirius in the launching of Fangoria Radio, which
represents an exciting opportunity to expand the Fangoria brand
and reach existing fans and new audiences."
The $9 billion dollar horror entertainment industry ranks among
the top entertainment categories in film, television, books,
video games and associated merchandise. Fangoria Entertainment
has served as the genre's leading authority for over 25 years,
with the ubiquitous Fangoria Magazine selling in leading
bookstores, video retailers, and on military bases throughout the
world.
About SIRIUS
SIRIUS delivers more than 125 channels of the best programming in
all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100%
commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 67
music channels available nationwide. SIRIUS also delivers 61
channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather
and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the
NFL, NBA and NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the
NFL, NBA and NHL. All SIRIUS programming is available for a
monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.
SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are
available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best
Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's
Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.
SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, BMW, Land
Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep Rover, Lexus,
Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Nissan, Rolls Royce,ŪLincoln-Mercury,
Scion, Toyota, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo. Hertz also offers
SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country.
Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase
a SIRIUS radio and subscription.
About FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT
FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT owns and operates the renowned monthly
horror publication Fangoria Magazine and the horror genre's #1
online destination Fangoria.com. Both the magazine and the
website remain the most sought-after source of movies,
videogames, television series, books and toys that comprise the
burgeoning world of horror entertainment. Fangoria Entertainment
is also a prime producer of horror conventions held throughout
the year in major cities nationwide. In addition, the Fangoria
video label is home to a collection of contemporary horror film
titles in distribution on DVD and VHS.
Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio
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