Briggs behind Elite's mic. (Special Editions).(Elite Entertainment is preparing a video release of 'I Spit on Your Grave')(Brief Article)

Video Business, February, 2003 by Lerman, Laurence

Sparked by his commentary on the Millennium Edition of Meir Zarchi's controversial 1978 film I Spit on Your Grave, Scarborough, Maine-based Elite Entertainment has reached an agreement with Joe Bob Briggs to have the popular film critic provide commentaries, on-screen hosting and liner notes for a series of Elite's horror, science-fiction and cult titles.

Briggs is best known for his long-running TV shows on the Movie Channel and TNT and his syndicated column, Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In. "His current commentary on the [I Spit an Your Grave] DVD is testament to Joe's knowledge and appreciation of these types of films," said Vini Bancalari, president of Elite. He said the series will fall under the banner of "Joe Bob Briggs Presents." "His hosting duties...