Press brochure 23 February 2010

Planet X-Africa (the series), produced by EDM (Enhanced Digital Media), is a compelling and engaging 30 minute magazine style sports television series committed to presenting the best that the Extreme and Alternative Action Sports industry has to offer. Planet X’s ground-breaking youth programming is highly entertaining and promotes an active, healthy and exciting lifestyle.

Planet X-Africa (the brand), is committed to providing action sports fans with adrenaline-pumping events. Viewers tune in to see their world, in their language with programming they are passionate about. The series captures all the action and adventure of the unique and growing youth culture – from lifestyle, fashion and music to exclusive international content of the world’s top extreme sports athletes. Over the years and with hundreds of episodes produced, the show has documented the growth and development of the extreme and alternative action sports industry, as well as the personalities who have helped build and shape this genre of sport to where it is today.

It’s not just about reaching viewers – it’s about connecting with them! Planet X-Africa reaches and connects with that ever elusive youth market – On-Air, On-line and On-The-Go.

Planet X – the Global Media Brand – has been a worldwide leader and pioneer in action sports programming and special events since 1995. The show has been a leader in the extreme and alternative action sports television marketplace since its inception, and has maintained its independent status as a pioneer in the multi-billion dollar action sports industry. Its branded television properties air in America and many other worldwide markets, and is currently estimated to be available in over 100 million homes.

Planet X episodes consist of international Planet X content (current and archived) as well as African and South African footage produced by EDM. Episodes also include and allow for User Generated Content submitted by local producers and viewers that meet the specific broadcast standards.

AVAILABLE BROADCAST CONTENT

• 26eps x 30min Planet X-Africa – completed – immediately available
• 52eps x 30min Planet X-Africa – in development / production (pre-sale option)
• Additional Planet X episodes available through our US office as needed

About EDM : Enhanced Digital Media is a content development company whose primary business interest is television programming, new media production, content acquisition, IPTV channel build out, international marketing, digital distribution and content asset management. The goal of EDM is to create compelling and purposeful high impact global and localised media content produced at the highest level of international production standards. EDM is based in Cape Town, South Africa but maintains several partnerships and business operations in the United States.

John Rousseau
Executive Producer
Mobile: 082 061 1901 (South Africa : +27) :: 760 214 3777 (United States : +01)
Email: john@edmiptv.com
john@planetx.co.za
Craig Tarling
Producer / Director
Mobile: 082 557 4374 (South Africa : +27)
Email: craig@edmiptv.com
craig@planetx.co.za

Extreme and Alternative Action Sports coverage from the

…Exclusive – Inclusive Sports Series

BMX
Surfing
Kite Surfing
Wind boarding
Skateboarding
Flo-boarding
Freestyle Motocross
Super Motocross
Sand Boarding
Sky diving
Drifting
Mountain Biking
Wake Boarding
Skimmer Boarding
Free Climbing
Free Running / Parkour
Adventure Racing
River Rafting / Kayaking
Bungee Jumping
Snowboarding
Jet Skiing
Paintball
Rubber ducking
Quad biking
Mixed Martial Arts
Street Luge
Free Diving
Motor racing
Mountain Boarding
Extremity Games

SEASON 1
S1E1: Introduction to Planet X, Windsurfing in Hawaii, Standing wave on the Zambezi River, Wavehouse Durban
S1E2: Mountainboarding, Windsurfing (Oxbow classic), Snickers Soccer Skillz competition, Luge, Crashes and wipe-outs
S1E3: Australian Planet X Summer Games, FMX, MotoX, BMX trix
S1E4: Planet X Winter Games in Australia including Snow mountain bikes, Ski and snowboarding, Snowboarding in South Africa, SAAB Solomon Cross-Max series, X-Dance film festival clips
S1E5: This episode focuses on the Extremity Games, showing extreme sporting events specifically designed for amputee athletes, telling their stories of bravery and determination. Also catch our exclusive interview with Blade Runner, Oscar Pistorius!
S1E6: In Costa Rica at the World Long Board Championships; At the Rob Machado Surf Classic and we interview the legend himself!; “Riding Giants” film documentary; Surf Classic at Cardiff by the sea; History of long boards with Gerry Lopez from Maui
S1E7: Travel to South Pacific with the Search TV Crew – exotic adventure; Cobalt blue waters – defies description; Meet some of the surfers; Interview with Dana Brown – Film Director – Step in Liquid & Dust to Glory
S1E8: Riding the Desert over tons of sand & heaps of dirt; Moto Cross in the Desert with McGrath / The MX Girls; Precision golf cart driving; Sand drags in San Jacinto, CA; Sky Diving; Push Games
S1E9: Bring your woolies…; Snowboarding and Skiing at the Icer Air in San Francisco; Bringing the snow to the city; Rocking at the AT & T Stadium – home of the GIANTS!
S1E10: Downhill Skateboarders – Planet X Summer games; IGSA World Cup finals – Hot Heels Africa Downhill extreme skateboarding championships; DJ Bishop; Paul Mitchell Tournament – Crazy Mountain Boarding action
S1E11: Andy MacDonald as guest presenter; Planet X summer games – BMX, Breakdancing, Wakeboarding, FMX; Flowriding; Skateboarding; FMX – Brian Deegan – Disposable Hero; Muddy Buddy – sloppy fun
S1E12: Travis Pastrana as guest host; Super Moto; FMX; Las Vegas Go-Ped Nationals; Extreme delivery; BMX with Ryan Nyquist; High speed skateboarding; Downhill classic event; Crazy mountain boarding event; Stunt skating; Base jumping at the cliffs of Kjerag in Norway
S1E13: LG Expo in Johannesburg; KZN Outsurance Mountain Expedition; Wavehouse in Durban; Snickers Soccer Skillz campaign; George the Beat Boxer; Interview with Oscar Pistorius…and we end off in the winelands just outside Stellenbosch at the Buena Vista Social Club

SEASON 2
S2E1: CORR—Championship off road racing; Action sports filmmaking at its best—FIRST DESCENT and MAROONED; Beastie Boys music video; Pay tribute to a fallen star
S2E2: PI Beta PHI 5th Surf Classic with tag-team surfing; Planet Reef Tour 2006 with Rob Machado; Matt LeBlanc interviews Travis Pastrana on Freestyle Moto-X’s 5 coolest things
S2E3: La Costa hard carvers – skateboarding; BMX Vert at the Planet X Summer Games; 27th Annual Toyota Grand Prix at Long Beach, California; Ford Pinatubo Conquest in Philippines, Tahiti Jeep Tours with Joe Explorer
S2E4: Rip Curl crew hits the surf of Baja, Mexico; US Open surfing in Southern California; 4th Annual Chrysler Classic speed festival in San Diego; Antique drags at Carlsbad
S2E5: Long Beach Grand Prix; MX Girls; Planet X Summer Games – Skateboarding… meet Steve Caballero and Vanessa Torrez; Snowboarding at Mount Summit
S2E6: Western Samoa – Epic surf adventure; Wakeboarding – big air at the Planet X Summer Games; Powerski jet board
S2E7: MTV Event called Chiller Beach; Metal Mulisha riders; Pro freestyle skiers; Interview with Dayne Kinnaird; Making of Cotton-Mouth-Kings music video; Rollerblading with Cesar Mora; Paragliding; Interview with FMX rider Kain Saul; Wavecrest Woodys show
S2E8: Jeff Simonson – The Division – Simple Math film; Surfing the Zambezi in Africa; Surfing in Tahiti / Cabo San Lucas; On-set with Kelly Slater making his video game “Kelly Slater Pro Surfer”; Jono Porter – Freestyle MX Rider
S2E9: DJ Miss Lisa; Cali-boyz; Skateboarding at Sun Diego Hand-Rail Challenge; Spain – SAAB Solomun Crossmax Series; Vail – Expression Session – Skiing; Energize Jet Zone – PLX Games – Jet ski race; Rip Curl – Girls Spring 2010
S2E10: Peahi Circa—1995 / Peahi Circus—2005; 10 years later…; Tow in; Safety—our main concern; Maui Rippers; 20 footers and much much bigger
S2E11: Billabong; Bucky Lasek; Watch out world, here comes Occy; Holiday 2009 collection; Out of the Pond – A wakeboarding Film by Billabong – preview; Jono Porter, Daniel Hall, Dayne Kinnaird – FMX Expression Session; Ripcurl Girl – Wahine Classic – All girl surfing contest – Hawaii
S2E12: Ripcurl Free Ski Pro; BMX Vert—PLX Summer Games; Serious Inspiration—Extremity Games
S2E13: She calls him a “Crossdresser” Martin Gallant — multi-talented athlete: Snowboarder / BMXer / Skater / Mountainboarder / Surfer; PLX Summer Games – Skate Street, Moto X Freestyle, Wakeboarding; Interview with Brian Deegan