Award-Winning Indie Movie and Seattle Chocolate’s Milk Chocolate Bars Offer Answer to the Perfect Stay-at-Home Date
December 17, 2008
(Seattle, WA – December 17, 2008) In a time when experiences are taking center stage over things as potential holiday gift ideas and plasma screen TVs are among the few electronic items still enjoying brisk sales in today’s challenging economy, Seattle Chocolate Company is in a sweet spot. This is thanks to a joint venture distribution agreement with noted Seattle filmmaker Rick Stevenson. Starting today, holiday gift buyers can purchase the first of many fine independent films in DVD gift sets that include a Seattle Chocolate Company milk chocolate bar for $19.95. Stevenson’s award-winning film 'Expiration Date' is the featured title within this gift box available for purchase at the online store.
'Expiration Date' is a romantic comedy about Charlie Silver Cloud III, a young man with a deadline. His father and grandfather were killed by milk trucks on their 25th birthdays and he's about to turn 25. Filmed in Seattle, Washington ‘Expiration Date’ has won 33 independent film awards over six continents.
This milk chocolate bar and movie offering is timed coincident with the December 18 airing of the film on Seattle’s PBS station, KCTS 9. At the same time, Seattle Chocolates are being featured on Smith Brother’s Dairy milk cartons this month in connection with the promotion of this film.
"The pure word play associated with 'Expiration Date' and milk cartons is just part of the fun and reach of this promotion," Seattle Chocolate Company CEO Jean Thompson said. "What could be better than a quality movie and premium chocolate enjoyed in the comforts of one's own home, especially in today's economy. It’s the perfect answer for the perfect stay-at-home date or gathering for the whole family."