Bennett Media Worldwide to Debut National Lampoon HD Program

LOS ANGELES, September 19:
Bennett Media Worldwide will launch the new one-hour high-definition driving
adventure program National Lampoon’s Great American Run at MIPCOM this year.

Inspired by the Hollywood
blockbuster Cannonball Run, the
program features hardcore driving enthusiasts as they face a series of extreme
mental and physical challenges that test the spirit and staying power of driver
and machine.

“National Lampoon’s
Great American Run combines the
always fascinating appeal of exotic cars with action/adventure stories, making
this special interesting and gripping for audiences,” said Casey Bennett, the
president of Bennett Productions. “We are confident that the special will meet
the demands of our global partners and we look forward to introducing the program at this year’s market.”