Auction Network Announces Initial Lineup
TULSA, OK - (November 12, 2007) - The Auction Network is officially broadcasting online at www.auctionnetwork.com . Production is already underway for a number of unique events featuring live interactive auctions, pre-produced auctions, and profiles of dynamic auction personalities.
"We have some fascinating auctions already on the network, so whether you click the VOD button on our site or watch the streaming video our hope is that seeing these terrific auctions will encourage NAA members to alert us to their own upcoming auction events," said Network CEO Pam McKissick. "We have the IAC, profiles of the Hall of Fame inductees, horse sales, celebrity auctions, space memorabilia, but there are so many more stories out there and we're counting on NAA members to tell us about them."
Exciting Lineup on Auction Network
Prior to the first live and interactive auction on November 20, Auction Network executives have scheduled a series of pre-recorded shows allowing viewers to experience a broad range of auction entertainment.
· "Keeneland Yearling Sale 2007": A behind-the-scenes look at the world's premier thoroughbred horse auction, where monarchs and titans of the industry competitively bid millions of dollars.
· National Auctioneers Association Competitions: While you can see some of the most experienced and talented auctioneers in the world any time on Auction Network, you can also catch the next great thing on a series of shows filmed during competitions held at the National Auctioneers Association's Annual Conference and Show.
· "Stars For A Cause": A front-row seat for one of the biggest celebrity charity auctions of the year, as Julien's Auctions puts celebrity-autographed portraits by pop artist Nicolosi on the block to benefit the Prince's Trust and the Hollywood Museum.
· "Auction Royalty": Starting out by profiling two of the most recent inductees into the Auctioneer Hall of Fame - Cookie Lockhart and Spanky Assiter - this show gives insight into the lives of world-renowned auctioneers and the industry they lead.
· "Outer Space": A rare auction event, featuring the sale of Apollo 11 lunar pilot Buzz Aldrin's personal space memorabilia and other historic items from the Space Race era.
· "Peter Fonda": The American flag from "Easy Rider" will be up for grabs, as Peter Fonda auctions his personal movie memorabilia and visits with the Auction Network about his life and career.
· "Cattle Baron's Ball": Cindy Crawford kicks off one of Texas's biggest charity auctions at the famed Southfork Ranch in Dallas, with custom watches and luxury automobiles among the items on the block to benefit the American Cancer Society.
· South African Wine and Real Estate: Whether it be glitzy rare wine auctions or the sale of dozens of high-dollar properties in 24 hours, no one does auction quite like South Africa - and shows centered around these events will demonstrate why.
· "Gibson GuitarTown Austin": Gibson GuitarTown serves as the host for this unique event, where Julien's Auctions will sell guitars designed by music-loving celebrities like the Dixie Chicks and Billy Bob Thornton.
"The initial roster of auction programming demonstrates the depth and breadth, fun and excitement of the auction industry," said Pam McKissick, network founder and CEO. "We want our viewers to attend live auctions whenever they can because live auctions are fun. We've even created insert programming called Auction Roadtrips to let people know that if they drove to the live auction there would be lots of wonderful things to see in and around the place that auction occurs. If they can't attend in person, we want to give them a front row electronic seat to the auction by using this highly interactive, real-time bidding network."
"Now, viewers won't just see the auctions themselves but they'll also learn the stories behind the items being auctioned. You're not just going to see Peter Fonda's 'Easy Rider' flag auctioned off, you're going to hear about what that film and that flag meant to him. In South Africa, you won't just see real estate and wine auctioned. You'll see cultural reporting as well. You're going to be part of that experience," said Fontana Fitzwilson, the network's general manager.
Live Auctions Begin November 20, featuring Gibson guitars and the Osbourne family
Auction Network will head to the 02 Dome in London for its first live, interactive auction, Julien's Auctions' "Gibson GuitarTown London," where rock memorabilia like a guitar inspired by music legend Paul McCartney will be available for bidding from anywhere in the world. Instructions for registering for the Gibson Guitartown London auction and previews of all the guitars for sale can be found at www.auctionnetwork.com.
On November 30 and December 1, the Auction Network will travel back across the Atlantic to Los Angeles, for one of the most anticipated celebrity auctions of the year. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will sell personal property from three of their homes - many of the items recognizable from their hit television show, "The Osbournes." Julien's Auctions will carry out the sale, and the event will be broadcast with live, interactive bidding capability on Auction Network. A portion of proceeds from this sale will benefit the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation.
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