BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FilmOn.TV Networks, (http://www.FilmOn.com/), the first and largest internet-based high-definition television service announced it signed an exclusive contract with controversial comedian Andy Dick as a premiere show host.
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Andy Dick, whose past lawsuits and drug abuse were highly publicized, is now sober and gearing up for his new live television show with FilmOn.com. Dick's podcast, The Shed Show, was the second highest downloaded podcast on iTunes in 2011. Dick and FilmOn have already garnered a huge response with three pilot episodes streaming live on the website and are sure to have an explosive, break out success with Andy Dick Live.
Andy Dick is the newest celebrity on the FilmOn roster. The on demand internet content giant also has exclusive relationships with many controversial celebrities including Charlie Sheen, Rampage Jackson, Gary Busey, Kato Kaelin, Mike the Situation and Janice Dickinson. Each of which create exclusive content to add on to their growing network of live sports, on demand TV and original, edgy entertainment.
"I love doing my show at FilmOn. It's just like being in a living room. In fact many times it is!" said Andy Dick.
In 2010 Dick ran into a few altercations which ended in lawsuits and national news; each of which were fueled by alchohol. FilmOn has also come into its own bit of controversy including a two year lawsuit with major television networks over FilmOn's innovative and potentially threatening television platform. Andy is now sober and looking to let go of the past and find new, exciting mediums like FilmOn to reach his fans. FilmOn is also excited to make amends and move forward as one of the leading entertainment sources. Not since the 2004 hit show, The Assistant, has Andy Dick had a platform to entertain and showcase his talent and FilmOn seems to be the perfect fit.
"We are really excited to get Andy on the team. He is a brilliant alternative comedian with a unique outlook, similar to FilmOn," said Alki David, founder and CEO of FilmOn.
Andy Dick has had a long, successful career and has proved he will not stray from the public eye. Whether it be from personal lawsuits, hilarious cameos or his own TV show, Andy Dick is a fascinating personality that continues to create original work to entertain us all. His contract with FilmOn is the perfect relationship to showcase his talent and bring him back into the public eye.
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