Tonronto-based companies Comet Ent. Inc. & BBI Computers Telecommunications have signed a joint venture for the development of several business opportunities including:
* Distribution of Olympic licensed products for the upcoming Olympic games.
* Distribution and promotion of sports events merchandise.
* Promotion of Olympic athletes.
* Promotion of Greek participation in AMERICA’S CUP.
* Marketing campaign for the promotion of the Greek Film industry.
* Creation and development of the animation industry in Greece.
* Creation of Kalamata Animation Film Festival in Greece
* Creation of several audiovisual schools in Europe
Comet Ent., a communication/content development, production and distribution company (
www.cometentertainment.com ), produces TV series, such as TINGUARO, THE SUN LIZARDS; is the exclusive representative of THE ADVENTURES OF NEVE & GLIZ animated show with the mascots of the winter Olympic Games that will be held in Torino (Turin) Italy Feb.10-26, 2006, and distributes acclaimed Medusa’s feature film movies, including AIDA DEGLI ALBERI and TOTO SAPORE. Comet Ent. is co- producing two feature film movies, RUNNING WILD with the U.S. plus SANTA VS. CLAUS with Spain, as well as an adult animation series, COOLCITY, a co-production with Spain.
BBI, a leader in cellular telecommunications has operated a Bell Mobility dealership in Toronto’s Greek Town for 12 years. The telecom is a founding sponsor of the Taste of the Danforth, the largest Hellenic festival in Canada and it operated the first ever Athens 2004 Store in Canada during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Other projects include the creation of Hellas Design, the only Official store of the Hellenic Football Federation, the introduction of Vitro Laser technology in Canada and Greece and the development of antiradiation products and their introduction under the Cellularguard Brand. Currently BBI is involved in the aviation sector for the development of a regional airline in Southeast Europe. For further information check out
www.bbitel.com ,
www.hellasdesign.ca and
www.cellularguard.ca .
Comet's ceo Raquel Benitez commented, “We are very happy joining forces with BBI Computers Telecommunications as the synergy that has been created between both companies since the start of our relationship has been impressive!”
“Our association with Comet Ent. Inc., is the natural step for the expansion of our operations and enhancement of our media outreach,” added Sotiris Buseas, director of BBI. “Joining our expertise has created a huge potential of growth in areas not yet visited by traditional telecomm and/or production companies.”
