The Horror Channel Website to Launch its Online Streaming Video with Live Web Chat
Launch set for Friday, November 11th
Guttenberg, NJ November 8, 2005 -- The Horror Channel (THC), the leading broadband content provider of horror, terror and suspense programming, announced today that it will host an online streaming video and simultaneous live web chat at
www.horrorchannel.com beginning at midnight Eastern Time on Friday, November 11th (9:00 pm Pacific Time).
Fans logging on to the web channel at
www.horrorchannel.com will be treated to the feature film, Night of the Living Dead. At any time during the film, fans may participate in a live chat with actress Kyra Schon, who appeared in the film 37 years ago as little Karen Cooper. The chat format will allow fans to ask questions of Ms. Schon or connect with other horror fans. Fans are invited to set up a free account prior to this special event so they will have access to the live chat.
"We are very excited about providing this unique opportunity for horror fans to chat live with one of the stars of the film while they view this horror classic," says John Giunti, co-founder and CIO. "Our loyal fans are responsible for making The Horror Channel the premiere online destination for horror content, so it is natural that we would offer them this unique experience. We anticipate a positive reaction, so we will most likely offer this as a regular feature of our web channel's lineup."
The website offers the rabid horror fan a plethora of all things horror, including: streaming and on demand movies and exclusive video footage, contests, merchandise, T-shirts, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, an event calendar that includes all major horror festivities across the country, news headlines, forums, petitions, links, etc.
About The Horror Channel: The Horror Channel Online is the premiere broadband venue for the best horror, terror and suspense programming. THC is the programmer of choice for horror fans, filmmakers, authors and actors. Classic and contemporary movies, specials and series will be licensed from the libraries of established distributors. The network will also introduce original series, mini-series and films by many of the top horror filmmakers working today. Documentary and format programs including celebrity profiles, news, music video, talk and lifestyle programs will help to broaden the experience for viewers.