This fall, the games begin as KOCH Vision debuts the smash television series LIFE WITH DEREK on DVD. Airing continuously on the Disney Channel (U.S.) and Family Channel (Canada) since 2005 and currently in its forth season, this modern-day twist on the Brady Bunch has been all the rage with kids 6-14 as the #1-rated show in its time-slot and was the winner of the prestigious Shaw Rocket Prize for Best Children’s Program. On October 14, LIFE WITH DEREK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON arrives as a must-have 2-DVD collector’s set priced for every family home entertainment library at $29.98 SRP. Featuring all 13 first season episodes, the jam-packed DVD set also includes an hour of bonus features including up-close-and-personal interviews with the stars and hilarious, behind-the-scenes b-roll footage as well as a collectible, full-color 8” x 20” locker poster and more!
Port Washington, NY – This fall, the games begin as KOCH Vision debuts the smash television series LIFE WITH DEREK on DVD. Airing continuously on the Disney Channel (U.S.) and Family Channel (Canada) since 2005 and currently in its forth season, this modern-day twist on the Brady Bunch has been all the rage with kids 6-14 as the #1-rated show in its time-slot and was the winner of the prestigious Shaw Rocket Prize for Best Children’s Program. On October 14, LIFE WITH DEREK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON arrives as a must-have 2-DVD collector’s set priced for every family home entertainment library at $29.98 SRP. Featuring all 13 first season episodes, the jam-packed DVD set also includes an hour of bonus features including up-close-and-personal interviews with the stars and hilarious, behind-the-scenes b-roll footage as well as a collectible, full-color 8” x 20” locker poster and more!
Talented stars Michael Seater (Strange Days at Blake Holsey High) and Ashley Leggat (Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen) shine as Derek Venturi and Casey MacDonald, two typical teenagers who are used to being in charge… that is until Casey’s mom and Derek’s dad decide to get married and merge their two families into one. Now, the two type-A teens must find a way to live together under the same roof. Caught in the middle and adding to the fun are Derek and Casey’s younger siblings, who change their alliances depending on the issue or the size of the bribe. Who will win as Derek and Casey battle for control of their house, their school and their world? Will it be Derek, the domestic Napoleon, already established in his domain – or will it be Casey, the tenacious pit bull whose determination to win makes up for her stubbornness? One thing’s for sure, it may take some time for everyone to adjust to LIFE WITH DEREK!
Created by Daphne Ballon and commissioned by The Family Channel (Canada), LIFE WITH DEREK is produced by Shaftesbury Films. The series’ stellar cast is rounded out by John Ralston (Flash Gordon), Joy Tanner (Nancy Drew), Daniel Magder (Mee-Shee: The Water Giant),Jordan Todosey (The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio) and Ariel Waller (Cinderella Man).
In addition to all 13 Season One episodes, exclusive bonus features for the 2-DVD set of LIFE WITH DEREK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON include cast interviews with Ashley Leggat, Michael Seater, Jordan Todosey, Daniel Magder, Ariel Waller, John Ralston and Joy Tanner; an interview with director Ron Murphy; a behind-the-scenes photo shoot; and on-set tour and b-roll/alternate take footage – making this one DVD kids won’t be able to get enough of!
The release of LIFE WITH DEREK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is supported by an exciting online/interactive program that will include a specially created consumer mini-site and MySpace page for the DVD as well as a “Life with Derek widget” (featuring a cool feature that unlocks exclusive content). Visit www.lifewithderekdvd.com to find out more!
About KOCH Vision
KOCH Vision is the home video arm of leading music and video distributor KOCH Entertainment. A leading independent supplier of a broad range of product genres, KOCH Vision boasts a library of feature films, television series and miniseries, award-winning children’s and fitness programs, documentaries, live music concerts and more. It is the home of such notable properties as SELF Fitness, Yoga Zone, McLeod’s Daughters, Soundstage, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Wire in the Blood and Terminal City. Visit KOCH Vision online at www.kochvision.com
About Shaftesbury Films
Founded in 1987, Shaftesbury Films has established a reputation as one of Canada’s leading producers of high quality film and television programming. Recent productions include the 14 Gemini-nominated drama series Murdoch Mysteries for Citytv; four seasons of ReGenesis for The Movie Network, Movie Central and Showcase; the record breaking TV movies In God’s Country and Eight Days to Live, both starring Kelly Rowan for CTV; and The Robber Bride, the Emmy-nominated TV movie starring Mary-Louise Parker for CBC. Shaftesbury Films also produces a variety of kids’ programming, including the highly successful series Life with Derek, currently airing on Family Channel and Disney Channel, and broadcast in over 100 countries worldwide. Visit the Shaftesbury website at www.shaftesbury.ca.
