VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, November 21, 2013 - Gener8 Media Corp. (CNSX: GNR) ("Gener8" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a license agreement with Intellectual Discovery Co., Ltd. ("IDC") dated November 20, 2013.
The agreement gives Gener8 a license for a suite of domestic and international 3D stereoscopic conversion patents and patent applications from IDC.
According to CEO Rory Armes, "These patents strengthen Gener8's competitive advantage in 3D conversion by enhancing our existing technology base. The new technology helps us achieve our goal to be best-in-class 3D, with live editing for filmmakers and reducing the timeframe for 3D conversion."
The license agreement was made in connection with a settlement agreement between Gener8, its wholly owned subsidiary, Gener8 Digital Media Corp., Conversion Works, Inc. and Compass Investment Corporation.
The settlement agreement dismisses all claims relating to the action brought in the Alberta Queens Bench Court on January 14, 2013 (the "Action") in consideration for the issuance to Oceanic Greystone Securities Inc. of 838,834 common shares of Gener8 and 419,417 share purchase warrants with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire an additional common share of Gener8 at a price of $0.75 until June 1, 2014. The Company received a dismissal order of the Court releasing Gener8 from all claims relating to the Action.
The Company has also entered into an amalgamation agreement with Gener8 Investments Limited ("GIL"), a wholly owned subsidiary controlled by a director and senior officer of the Company. This agreement will result in a share-for-share exchange where GIL shares will be exchanged for Gener8 shares. The total issued and outstanding shares of Gener8 will not change.
About Gener8
Gener8 is a media technology company with two divisions--a studio and a technology group. Its studio is an industry leader in 3D stereo conversion services for the entertainment industry, with many high profile credits including The Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider 2 and Harry Potter. The technology division provides 3D technology and cloud-based data management and analytics to the entertainment industry. Gener8's head office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and has approximately 140 employees across both divisions. The executive team draws on years of experience developing graphics technology in commercial software, video games and the film industry. To learn more, visit the company website: http://www.gener8.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF THE COMPANY
"Rory Armes"
Rory Armes
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Forward Looking Statements
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