MIAMI, Dec. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Premiere, Dolphin Entertainment and Dolphin Digital Studios, a division of Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. (OTCBB:DPDM), today announced casting for their forthcoming multi-platform teen action series Aim High. Jackson Rathbone, best known for his role as the scarred vampire Jasper Hale in the Twilight movie series, stars as teenage government operative Nick Green. He is joined by Aimee Teegarden, known to loyal Friday Night Lights fans as Julie Taylor, who stars as Nick's charming love interest Amanda Miles.
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"We're thrilled to have Jackson and Aimee on board," said Producer McG (Terminator: Salvation). "They're incredibly talented, collaborative individuals with undeniable screen presence."
Aim High also stars Rebecca Mader (Lost) as Nick's sultry science teacher Ms. Walker, Johnny Pemberton (Megadrive) as the well-connected best friend Marcus, Clancy Brown (Highlander) as Russian mercenary "Boris the Bear," Jonathan McDaniel (That's So Raven) as Amanda's jealous boyfriend and swim team captain Derek Long, and Greg Germann (Ally McBeal) as the protective Vice Principal Ockenhocker.
About Aim High
Aim High is the story of a young man leading a double life -- juggling his studies by day and serving as a government agent by night. This series chronicles the life of Nick Green, a junior who's just starting a new school year as one of the country's 64 highly trained teenage operatives.
When he's not handling international spies, Nick is dreaming of Amanda Miles, the most popular girl in school, who's cool, intelligent and very alluring. Amanda mercilessly flirts with Nick, but before he can enjoy her advances he has to avoid Derek, her overly protective boyfriend who threatens him for even looking at her.
Aim High comes from Director and Producer McG (Chuck, Charlie's Angels) and Wonderland Sound and Vision. Production services are being provided by Bandito Brothers. Peter Murrieta, who served as Executive Producer for the mega-hit series Wizards of Waverly Place, is Executive Producer. Mary Viola, Andy Shapiro, Jackson Rathbone, Bill O'Dowd, Jim Henrie and Philip von Alvensleben also serve as Executive Producers. The series is written and created by Heath Corson (Living with Abandon, Scary Godmother) and Richie Keen (Living with Abandon), who also serve as Executive Producers, directed by Thor Freudenthal (Hotel for Dogs, Diary of a Wimpy Kid), and produced by Lance Sloane (Yucatan) and McG.
Aim High is being financed and distributed by Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and entertainment industry veteran Dolphin Entertainment, executive producer of the hit shows Zoey 101, Tower Prep and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Dolphin Digital Studios is providing production services for Aim High on behalf of Dolphin Entertainment. The companies will work with cable, satellite, broadband and mobile clients for placement and promotional support.
To keep up to date on the latest developments with Aim High, follow Warner Bros. Digital Distribution on Twitter @WBDigitalDist.
About Warner Premiere
Warner Premiere is a Warner Bros. Entertainment production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length-DVD and short-form digital content for this growing space. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-consumer business, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.
About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) oversees the electronic distribution of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group's content through Video-On-Demand, Pay-Per-View, Electronic Sell-Through and Subscription Video-On-Demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBDD also distributes content through third-party digital retailers and licensees. A worldwide industry leader since its inception, WBDD also manages the Studio's E-commerce sites that include WBShop.com and WarnerArchive.com. Twitter: @WBDigitalDist
About Dolphin Entertainment
Dolphin Entertainment, founded in 1996 by President Bill O'Dowd, enjoys a solid reputation as an Emmy−nominated producer, international distributor, and financier of quality television programming, spanning wide genres of entertainment, from movies and mini-series to sitcoms and drama series. Based in Miami, Florida, Dolphin Entertainment has divisions dedicated to television production, feature film production, international distribution and merchandising and licensing.
About Dolphin Digital Media
Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. is dedicated to the twin causes of online safety for children and the production of high-quality digital content. By creating and managing child-friendly social networking websites utilizing state-of the-art fingerprint identification technology, Dolphin Digital Media has taken an industry-leading position with respect to Internet safety. Also, with the launch of Dolphin Digital Studios, the Company is at the forefront of the growing digital entertainment sector. Please visit http://www.dolphindigitalmedia.com for more information.
