EXHIBIT 23(b)

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

   The Board of Directors
   Avenue Entertainment Group, Inc.

   We consent to the use of our report  incorporated  herein by reference and to
   the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.



                         ISRAELOFF, TRATTNER & CO., CPAS

   New York, New York
   October 6, 1997














                                                                EXHIBIT 23(a)

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

   The Board of Directors
   Avenue Entertainment Group, Inc.

   We consent to the use of our report  incorporated  herein by reference and to
   the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.



                                       KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP

   New York, New York
   October 6, 1997