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    The documentary I, SuperBiker is out now on DVD

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    'I, SUPERBIKER' MOVIE NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD!


    MCN IN ASSOCIATION WITH 400 TELEVISION PRESENTS

    I, Superbiker

    There Can only be one winner

    Running Time Approx 100 mins, U Rating, RRP: £19.99

    "BRILLIANT" - THE SUN "GRIPPING" - THE MIRROR

    Following fantastic reviews, a hugely successful film premier in Leicester Square and sell-out screenings 'I, Superbiker' is now available to buy on DVD.

    'I, SUPERBIKER', is a no-holds barred full length motorcycling documentary film, directed by Mark Sloper (The Final Cut and Small Time Obsession) in association with the MCE Insurance sponsored British Superbike Championship (BSB) and Motorcycle News (MCN). With the film score by David Vanian of The Damned, and music by Phil Collen of Def Leppard and Man Raze it is definitely a must see.

    This high-octane documentary is the first of its kind to closely follow the exploits of four motorcycle racers as they compete in the hotly contested MCE Insurance sponsored British Superbike Championship. The film, shot in high definition, takes an intimate look at the two-wheel gladiators as they risk life and limb at each race meeting knowing that there can be only one champion. As well as capturing stunning on-track action, the film goes behind the scenes to follow the unfolding drama among wives, girlfriends, teammates and managers. Everyone wants their rider to win and passions are aroused when things go wrong.

    One of the four riders featured is the great British hope, Tommy Hill; having cheated death at the age of 14 Tommy is now fearless and his parents have sacrificed their home, holidays and finances to support his burning ambition to be Britain's number 1 superbike racer. Tommy commented, "British Superbikes is motorcycle racing at its very best and this film shows that brilliantly. It's amazing to see BSB on the cinema screen. It's a massive sport with a great following - now hopefully people who don't know it that well can see what an incredible event it is".

    Alongside Tommy Hill, 'I,Superbiker' is a revealing portrait of the highs and lows of fellow racers, James Ellison, Josh Brookes and Gary Mason, riding through torturous conditions and risking life and limb at every race meeting. Motorcycle fans and thrill seekers alike will be able to experience the gladiatorial speed, strength and tenacity of the riders as they battle their way through the dramatic 2010 BSB Championship.

    + EXTRAS including: The Leicester Square Premier - Gary mason's Lap of Brands Hatch James Ellison's Road to Recovery - Training with Tommy Hill - Josh Brookes is King of the Mountain and Theatrical Trailer!

    THE DVD IS AVAILABLE FROM www.odeonent.co.uk, www.amazon.co.uk, www.play.com www.hmv.co.uk and HMV stores

    "A brilliant mix of heart-pounding action and emotional insights" Keith Jackson, The Sun

    "A gripping film from start to finish"
    Paul Hood, The Mirror

    "At last a British motorcycle film we can get behind and be proud of" Marc Potter, MCN

    The film's writer, producer and director Mark Sloper of 400 TV commented: "I wanted to capture the emotion and passion of motorcycle racing - a classic motorcycle racing film that might be set in the 2010 season but can still be fresh in years to come". He added, "I also wanted it to appeal to people outside of the motorcycle industry and fan-base. And I wanted to try and change outsiders' perceptions of motorcycling".


    Notes to Editors:

    About MOTORCYCLE NEWS (MCN)
    http://www.motorcyclenews.com
    MCN the film's official media partner is a weekly motorcycling newspaper published by Bauer Consumer Media, and based in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The title was founded by Cyril Quantrill in 1955 and bought by EMAP, before Bauer bought Emap's consumer media division in 2008. Since launch, the brand has expanded to include the MCN website, MCN Mobile, iphone app, the 'MCN Compare' Insurance Comparison service, MCN London and Scottish Motorcycle Show and the MCN Live! http://www.londonmotorcycleshow.com/). The circulation is 115,000 per week with the readership being much higher.


    About MCE INSURANCE/ BRITISH SUPERBIKES (BSB)
    http://www.britishsuperbike.com

    Known as BSB, this series is the fastest, most competitive national motorcycle racing championship in the UK. Riders compete for the opportunity to move onto the lucrative international stage. Previous winners have included John Reynolds, Neil Hodgson, James Whitham and Steve Hislop - all went on to greater success.

    The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship is contested at 12 rounds across the UK with over 300 riders competing in the different championships. BSB is watched by 14 million TV viewers, on British Eurosport and free to air on ITV. 2010 saw over 350 hours broadcast with 65 hours live trackside from the twelve rounds. On site attendance has also grown reaching 380,000 in 2010.

    The 2011 season starts at Brands Hatch, Kent on Easter weekend (22-25 April), only 40 minutes from London.

    About Mark Sloper
    Mark has had a varied career in the film industry. He worked as a producer on Final Cut, the first film featuring Jude Law, Johnny Lee Miller, Sadie Frost and Ray Winstone. In 2000 he was producer on cinema released Small Time Obsession. He has been the producer on three films and has produced and directed over 300 hours of documentary and entertainment programming for Channel4, ITV, BBC and most recently the critically acclaimed "SID!" documentary film for Sky Arts, that has sold worldwide.

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