1967 PRODUCTION CALLED “CITIZEN KANE OF SPORTS MOVIES”

FINAL FIVE MINUTES AVAILABLE ON NFL FILMS BLOG

The Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today selected NFL Films’ 1967 production “They Call It Pro Football” for inclusion in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.

“Established by Congress in 1989, the National Film Registry spotlights the importance of preserving America’s unparalleled film heritage,” said Billington. “These films are not selected as the ‘best’ American films of all time, but rather as works of enduring importance to American culture. They reflect who we are as a people and as a nation.”

The Library of Congress recognized the film as follows in its press release today:

Before “They Call It Pro Football” premiered, football films were little more than highlight reels set to the oom-pah of a marching band. In 1964, National Football League commissioner Pete Rozelle agreed to the formation of NFL Films. With a background in public relations, he recognized that the success of the league depended on its image on television, which required creating a mystique. “They Call It Pro Football,” the first feature of NFL Films, looked at the game “in dramaturgical terms,” capturing the struggle, not merely the outcome, of games played on the field. Written and produced by Steve Sabol, directed by John Hentz and featuring the commanding cadence of narrator John Facenda and the music of Sam Spence, the film presented football on an epic scale and in a way rarely seen by the spectator. Telephoto lenses brought close-ups of players’ faces into viewers’ living rooms. Slow motion revealed surprising intricacy and grace. Sweeping ground-to-sky shots imparted a “heroic angle.” Coaches and players wearing microphones let the audience in on strategy and emotion. “They Call It Pro Football” established a mold for subsequent productions by NFL Films and has well earned its characterization as the “Citizen Kane” of sports movies.

NFL Films president Steve Sabol long ago made “They Call It Pro Football” mandatory viewing for all NFL Films staffers. NFL Films named its NFL.com blog after the movie and has posted the final five minutes of the movie for viewing here (http://nflfilms.nfl.com/fact-figures/).

“They Call It Pro Football” joins the ranks of classics on the list including Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, The Graduate, Knute Rockne All American, Lawrence of Arabia, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and The Wizard of Oz.

# # #

Available for the First Time, Keepr Plugs Into Your Computer and

Delivers A First-of-its-Kind Fan Experience; Proceeds Benefit Retired NFL Players

New York – 11-7-12 - The National Football League and Keepr Media today announced the availability of Keepr NFL Legends, a premium collectible paying tribute to legends of the NFL in an entirely new, interactive format. Like the legendary players the series honors, Keepr Media takes the football collectible to an entirely new level. Keepr includes a retractable USB plug-in that delivers rare footage from the NFL Films vault, along with spectacular photos and career stats.

The first year release includes 10 of the game’s greatest players: Mike Ditka, Franco Harris, Sonny Jurgensen, Howie Long, Joe Montana, Walter Payton, Deion Sanders, Phil Simms, Roger Staubach, and Johnny Unitas.

Each Keepr delivers 45 minutes of select highlights and interviews from NFL Films, capturing many of each player’s greatest and most memorable moments. Keepr also delivers iconic AP photography and comprehensive career stats, allowing fans to relive and reconnect with their heroes of the gridiron.

The Keepr is available at www.keeprmedia.com or by phone (866) 819-6110.

A portion of the proceeds of each sale of Keepr NFL Legends will benefit the NFL Player Care Foundation and other non-profit organizations dedicated to helping retired NFL players and their families with medical and financial hardships. The League will donate 100% of the licensing fees it receives from Keepr to the NFL Player Care Foundation.

“We believe this new type of collectible will broaden sports fans’ enjoyment of the NFL”, says Joe Browne, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner. “We also appreciate Keepr’s interest in helping to improve the quality of life for player alumni.”

“The Keepr creates an experience that’s like visiting the Hall of Fame for each player, right from your computer,” said Tom Matte, longtime Baltimore Colts running back and former backfield teammate to NFL legend Johnny Unitas. “We wanted to create something special to honor the legends while raising money for retired players.”

About Keepr Media, LLC

Keepr Media, LLC uses a proprietary technology platform to provide secure Content Management, Distribution and Affinity Marketing solutions for the Sports and Entertainment industries. Delivered in the form of a collectible, called Keepr, the product connects via USB to any Windows computer to deliver rich media content in a one-of-a-kind memorabilia experience. The Keepr enables consumers to relive the most memorable and game changing moments of their favorite teams, players and stars careers.

About NFL Player Care Foundation

The NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) is an independent organization dedicated to helping retired players improve their quality of life. The PCF addresses all aspects of life – medical, emotional, financial, social and community – providing programs and assistance in each area.

# # #

TRAVEL CHANNEL PARTNERS WITH NFL FILMS AND RIVR MEDIA ON ORIGINAL SERIES,

“NFL ROAD TESTED: THE CLEVELAND BROWNS,” PREMIERING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

Series to Provide Unprecedented Behind-the-Scenes Look into an NFL Team

During the 2012 Season

CHEVY CHASE, MD (November 5, 2012) – Travel Channel has partnered with NFL Films and RIVR Media on a new series that pulls back the curtain on the current 2012 season of the Cleveland Browns in “NFL Road Tested: The Cleveland Browns,” premiering on Tuesday, December 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

NFL Films will provide unprecedented access to Travel Channel to unveil never-before-seen footage of what it takes to travel an entire professional football team from city to city, game to game, during the regular season.  Every road trip requires a massive amount of coordination to haul the 150-person squad 20,000 miles a season.  From feeding an entire team, to clothing and housing them, to how a stadium prepares and deals with more than 70,000 rabid fans, Travel Channel’s cameras are there to capture this massive undertaking.

In addition, viewers will see how the Cleveland Browns prepare each week through the eyes of the players and team management, including new owner Jimmy Haslam.  They can expect to learn more about the history behind deeply-rooted team rivalries and other notable insights not typically covered in game-coverage news.  Episodes will focus around the weeks leading up to games played against the New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers.  The announcement was jointly made today by Andy Singer, General Manager, Travel Channel, and Howard Katz, Chief Operating Officer, NFL Films.

“This series is a first-of-its-kind program providing an exclusive pass to NFL fans during the season.  This is an emotionally-charged world.  Now, viewers will get a never-before-seen opportunity to see what it’s like for players to live on the road, often away from their families.  We’ll hear from the players themselves, coaches and scores of support staff in multiple cities,” said Singer.  “Working with the Emmy award-winning storytellers from NFL Films, ‘NFL Road Tested: The Cleveland Browns’ will take viewers beyond the gridiron and inside the action that happens between games as the storied franchise attempts to return to football greatness.”

“We look forward to working with Travel Channel to bring fans a behind-the-scenes look at the logistical preparations leading into each week’s game,” said Katz.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in such an exciting and unique endeavor,” said Browns owner Jimmy Haslam.  “This show will offer viewers a great perspective of the inner-workings of an NFL team and what it takes to support a team.  With Travel Channel working alongside NFL Films and RIVR Media, we expect that this will be first-class production.  We are excited about what this will mean to Northeast Ohio, the Browns and our fans.”

“NFL Road Tested: The Cleveland Browns” is co-produced by NFL Films and RIVR Media for Travel Channel.  For NFL Films, the executive producers are Pat Kelleher and Ross Ketover.  For RIVR Media, the executive producers are Rob Lundgren and Lori Stryer, and supervising producer is J.W. Johnson.  For Travel Channel, the executive producer is Brian Leonard.

TRAVEL CHANNEL (http/::www.travelchannel.com) is a multiplatform travel lifestyle brand with the core mission of providing inspiring and compelling programming that takes viewers beyond their everyday destinations, making the unfamiliar familiar, whether it’s around the world or around the block. A dual feed network that is also available in HD, Travel Channel is the world’s leading travel media brand, and is available in over 94 million U.S. cable homes.  Owned and operated by Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI), Travel Channel has offices in Chevy Chase, MD, and New York, NY.  Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI) also owns and operates HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country.

Since 1965, NFL FILMS has revolutionized the way America watches football and set the standard in sports filmmaking.  Exclusive all-access sound, stunning cinematography, stirring orchestral music and poignant storytelling are the trademarks of NFL Films.  Winner of 107 Emmy® awards, the 47-year-old production division of the National Football League is widely recognized as the most honored filmmaker in sports.

RIVR MEDIA  (http://www.rivr.com/) With a 25-year history that traces back to the early days of cable television, RIVR Media is one of the industry’s veteran producers of cable programming. The company’s work has been seen on 16 networks, including: Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, A&E, History, ESPN, MTV, Food Network, HGTV, DIY, and others. Refusing to be pigeonholed, RIVR has achieved success in a wide variety of genres including reality, documentary, how-to, travel, sports entertainment and lifestyle.

# # #

This Sunday, a feature on Steve Sabol that will air on NFL Network’s NFL GameDay Morning. NFL Network conducted new interviews with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, former head coach Bill Parcells and director Peter Berg to discuss the impact Steve had on football and Hollywood. All of these interviews were conducted yesterday and today.

Brady, Belichick and Parcells were selected for this feature because Steve’s final interview was with Tom Brady; Steve personally got Bill Belichick to wear a wire for an entire season for A Football Life; Bill Parcells and Steve had a long relationship with dating back to their college days when they played each other in football. Peter Berg  reflects on a fellow director, filmmaker, and storyteller.

The music and footage in the piece will be from NFL Films, a tribute to the institution Steve helped create.

Top NFL Producers & Talent to Instruct Players:

CBS’ James Brown to Serve as Host Joined By

Ron Jaworski, Curt Menefee, Kenny Albert & Dick Vermeil

First-Time “Advanced” Curriculum Offered to 3 Former Boot Campers

Players can earn guest hosting opportunity on SiriusXM NFL Radio &

NFL TV and radio partners in U.K.

Twenty three current and former NFL players, including CHAD BROWN, TROY BROWN, NATE BURLESON, KRIS JENKINS and JARRETT PAYTON, will take part in the sixth annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp at NFL Films in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, it was announced today.

The program, which runs from June 18-21, is directed by the NFL Player Engagement and NFL Broadcasting departments and covers a wide range of topics with instructors from each of the NFL’s broadcast partners – CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, SiriusXM, Dial Global Radio, plus local radio and TV.  It will include hands-on work in areas such as tape study, editing, show preparation, radio production, control room operation, studio preparation, production meetings, field reporting and game preparation.  Each player will tape segments as a studio and game analyst and take part in a networking session with television executives.  Each player also will serve as a live guest host on SiriusXM NFL Radio alongside hosts Rich Gannon, Adam Schein, Tim Ryan, Pat Kirwan and Ross Tucker.

New this year, three veteran Broadcast Boot Campers – ADAM ARCHULETA (Class of 2010), JOHN FINA (2011) and MICHEAL YOUNG (2010) – will participate in “Boot Camp Advanced” featuring one-on-one training with faculty members offering extensive training in speech and vocal techniques, getting the most out of production meetings, and studio and play-by-play analysis.

Also for the first time, the NFL Broadcast Boot Camp Class of 2012 will have the opportunity to earn a guest hosting spot on SiriusXM NFL Radio and one of the league’s United Kingdom broadcasting partners during the 2012 season. Last season former NFL players ROCKY BOIMAN and NICK FERGUSON were selected to serve as studio analysts for an NFL regular-season Sunday on Sky Sports in the U.K. Later in the season, Boiman earned additional game assignments including the Playoffs and Super Bowl for Sky TV and BBC Radio.

Of the 105 players who took part in the Broadcast Boot Camp from 2007-2011, 44 have earned broadcasting jobs as a result of their participation in the program.

“We are excited to continue and expand the Broadcast Boot Camp which for many current and former players has been a springboard to successful careers off the field,” said TROY VINCENT, NFL Vice President of Player Engagement.

The NFL Broadcast Boot Camp is one of several NFL Player Engagement programs to assist players in reaching their highest potential on and off-the-field with guidance, support, and resources provided before, during, and after their NFL experiences. NFL Player Engagement works with three core audiences: Prep, Life, and Next.

Enrollment criteria for the Broadcast Boot Camp include NFL playing experience, essays, and demonstrated interest in media.
Following are the current and former NFL players enrolled in the NFL Broadcast Boot Camp:

* advanced participants
With more than 400 years of broadcasting experience, following are the NFL broadcasting talent and production staff who will lend their expertise to the program: