One Of The Most Talked About New Teen TV Dramas...Palmetto Pointe" Launches New Web Site

Hot Teen Drama "Palmetto Pointe" announces web launch just days after Nike, Rawlings and Hummer come forward to sponsor TVs new hot teen drama that airs on i (formerly PAX TV) August 28th.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2005 -- To keep fans abreast and TV buffs in the know about one of the most talked about teen TV dramas coming this fall, the producers of Palmetto Pointe," Sky Entertainment Group and Harmony Productions, announced the launching of their new Website at www.PalmettoPointeTVShow.com. The website features colorful photos of the cast and behind-the-scene images of filming the series. It also includes the story, characters, cast, media and a press section. Trailers and other interactive media will be added later.

The launch of the website comes just days after the announcement of three corporate giants, Nike, Rawlings and Hummer, announcing sponsorship of Palmetto Pointe," TVs hot new teen drama series, which debuts on August 28, airing Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on i, formerly the PAX TV network.

The website will have the latest updates on our cast, crew and shows, and were delighted that Nike, Rawlings and Hummer have stepped forward to support us," said Executive Producer John Cleveland Kearns. Their products will be prominently featured in our series."

Filming started July 15th in Charleston, South Carolina just weeks before its expected to debut. Filmed on the Lowland's of South Carolina, the TV series Palmetto Pointe" takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride of life with six recent high school graduates heading off to college. The TV series is already being compared to hit TV dramas, such as "90210" and "Dawsons Creek," is taking prime time TV executives storm.

Some of the scenes will be filmed at the Summerville-based ITS International Talent Studios, while other scenes will be shot on location in various Low Country spots, including the popular beaches and Joe Riley Stadium, home of the Charleston Riverdogs baseball team. One of the episodes main characters Tristan Sutton (Timothy Woodward, Jr.) is a minor-league baseball player who comes back to his hometown of Palmetto Pointe to face his demons and to play the game of his life.
        
Its the first TV series filmed in the Palmetto State. "This dynamite new cast that has been called 'excellent by the Reel Carolina Film and Television Journal, is sure to attract a large young audience," said Kearns. Timothy Woodward, Jr. and Brent Lovell are just two of the hot upcoming young actors that Palmetto Pointe" has to offer. Casting Director David Schifter has referred to them as the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon" of the Carolinas.

The show is tackling trendy, traditional and hot button social issues such as teen pregnancy, date rape, alcoholism, beach parties and making it through college exams.

These are near and dear to the hearts of todays young adults, and the targeted audience will identify with its characters and episodes. Unlike other TV shows, our shows are based on real life situations, the true cultural shock experiences of diving into college right out of high school," explained Kearns whos filming in Summerville, South Carolina. Were targeting all of the demographics and social issues that hit home."

The first show deals with child abuse. Sky Entertainment Group filmed the pilot in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina. The cast features several hot new and upcoming stars along with some well known stars from other hit teen shows, including Nina Repeta, who played Bessie Potter, actress Katie Holmes' sister, in Dawsons Creek."

"If our show can affect just one persons life in a positive way, then weve done our job," said Tim Woodward, Jr.

Behind the scenes is where another TV drama and battle is brewing over big filming dollars. North Carolina and South Carolina are trying to keep two competing productions in their territory. Warner Bros'. One Tree Hill" series is being shot in one in North Carolina, while Palmetto Pointe" is being filmed in South Carolina.

:30 second trailer is posted on our website at:
http://www.mayocommunications.com/00PALMETTOpointeImages/pp_commercial_r01.mov

Note: The stars will be coming to the red carpet affair at the Teen Choice Awards, August 18th.

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