Stage 3 Media Announces Worldwide Sanctuary Premiere

Stage 3 Media Announces Worldwide Sanctuary Premiere

May 14, 2007

New Web-based Science Fiction Series Stars Amanda Tapping;
Represents Next Evolution in High-quality Online
Entertainment


    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/
-- Stage 3 Media Inc., an independent production company
specializing in new media entertainment, today announced
the worldwide premiere of Sanctuary(TM), an innovative new
webisodic series led by internationally-recognized actor
Amanda Tapping (Stargate: SG-1, Stargate Atlantis).
Featuring stunning visual effects and innovative
interactive elements, Sanctuary takes the viewer into a
thrilling world where science meets the supernatural. The
first of Sanctuary's eight 15-minute webisodes can be
viewed exclusively online at http://www.sanctuaryforall.com
.

    "I feel like we're riding the crest of an amazing
wave," says Tapping, who also serves as executive
producer. "Sanctuary is such an exceptionally cool
premise. I am so very proud of this show and hope the fans
will feel the same buzz we've felt in bringing it to
life."

    Sanctuary utilizes advanced visual effects technology
and 3D virtual green screen sets to create an unparalleled
look in series-based science fiction. Designed to be the
centerpiece of a growing online science fiction community,
Sanctuary offers viewers an evolving relationship between
the show's creators and fandom, as well as an
ever-expanding online experience.

    "This is the next evolution of series-based
entertainment," says Damian Kindler, the show's
writer/creator and executive producer. "Sanctuary is
the first series developed exclusively for an online
audience that offers both standard and high-definition
resolutions, plus direct communication between the fans and
the Sanctuary creative team."

    About Sanctuary

    Each webisode of Sanctuary follows the exploits of Dr.
Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping, Stargate SG-1, Stargate
Atlantis) as she seeks out all manner of terrifying and
monstrous creatures. She is aided in her quest by her
reluctant protege Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne, Dawson's
Creek, The Big Hit, Species 3) and her intrepid, if
somewhat reckless, daughter Ashley (Emilie Ullerup,
Battlestar Galactica). Together they are drawn into a
frightening and mysterious world populated by beings that
defy explanation. Sanctuary was created by veteran science
fiction writer and producer Damian Kindler and directed by
Martin Wood (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis). Kindler,
Tapping and Wood serve as executive producers along with N.
John Smith (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis).

    Pricing and Availability

    Sanctuary's initial release consists of eight 15-minute
webisodes. Webisodes are competitively priced and may be
purchased individually or bundled for even better value. A
new webisode will be released approximately every two
weeks. Viewers will watch Sanctuary via download or using a
proprietary interactive media player developed exclusively
for the online series. Sanctuary will be available in both
standard and high-definition formats. For more information,
please visit http://www.sanctuaryforall.com . 

    About Stage 3 Media Inc.

    Stage 3 MediaTM is a new media company based in
Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2006, the Stage 3
Media management team boasts more than 70 years collective
experience in television and film production, video game
design and information technology. For more information on
Stage 3 Media please visit http://www.stage3media.com . 

    Stage 3 Media Inc. Sanctuary and Stage 3 Media are
trademarks of Stage 3 Media Inc. All other products or
brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. 


    For more information, please contact:

    Press contact:

     Scotti McGowan, 
     Liaison Public Relations
     Tel:    [phone]
     Email:  [e-mail]

     Tracy Brawley / Jennifer Foss
     Liaison Public Relations
     Tel:    [phone]
     Email:  [e-mail] / [e-mail] 

    Reader contact:

     Stage 3 Media Inc.
     Tel:    [phone]
     Email:  [e-mail]

    NOTE TO EDITORS:  Members of the media may view
Sanctuary webisode 1 by visiting a private, press-only
screening room located at:
http://www.sanctuaryforall.com/press/pressroom.html .