Hotchkiss Industries is pleased to make several exciting announcements.

1. We have signed a deal to produce a holiday special for TLC that will premiere December 6th, 2009. (Details on a second holiday special for a different cable channel will be announced soon, too).

2. The HI format, “Smartest Guy In Town” was recently optioned in both Portugal and Sweden.

3. We have also made a deal with skateboard legend Tony Hawk’s production company, 900 Films, to co-produce an original Hotchkiss Industries format.

4. Hotchkiss Industries has also sold a book to a New York publisher. Details to follow shortly.

5. And, HI has renewed its partnership with Merv Griffin TV, making a deal to co-produce another Hotchkiss Industries original format.

6. There are other deals in the works… come back soon for more information.