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A unique multi-platform program provider with expansive national reach, ION Television, the flagship network of privately held media company ION Media Networks, Inc., features a “Positively Entertaining” array of hit television series, theatrical and made-for-television movies, and specials. The general entertainment network is populated with hit content from the award-winning, critically acclaimed libraries of CBS Television, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures Television, Twentieth Television and Warner Bros., among others. |
  ION Television Inks Multi-Deals to Acquire Feature Film and Television Series Network Acquires Close to 35 Major Studio Titles From Twentieth Television’s “Shark” and “Texas Justice” Also West Palm Beach – February 11, 2010 – Reflecting its continued commitment to the acquisition of high profile, ‘positively entertaining’ programming for its primetime schedule, ION Television has inked multiple deals to acquire close to 35 major feature films and television series. The deals are with leading Hollywood studios, including Paramount Pictures Worldwide Television Distribution, Twentieth Television and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (WBDTD). The announcement was made today by Kristine Hunsinger, Senior Vice President, Planning, Scheduling and Acquisitions. The newly acquired titles will roll out on ION Television throughout the year.
“With nearly 35 star-studded movies and high profile network television series, ION Television continues to position itself as the premiere programming destination for the many viewers looking for top feature films,” said Hunsinger. “With this announcement, ION Television is establishing itself as a clear choice for appointment viewing.” The television series acquired from Twentieth Television include the critically acclaimed crime drama “Shark” (Seasons 1-2; 38 episodes), starring James Woods, and the reality series “Texas Justice” (Seasons 1-4; 572 half-hour episodes).
The Paramount Pictures Worldwide Television Distribution package includes 15 film titles and features all three titles in “The Godfather” trilogy, starring Al Pacino, “Death Wish” and “Death Wish IV: The Crackdown” starring Charles Bronson and “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise.
ION has also acquired over a dozen releases from Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution, including top films such as “The Fugitive,” starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones; “GoodFellas,” starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci; and “The Outlaw Josey Wales” and “Space Cowboys,” both directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.
Corporation (OMVION), a business unit focused on the research and development of portable, mobile and out-of-home transmission technology using over-the-air digital television spectrum. For more information, visit www.ionmedia.com. Media Contact: Sayles & Winnikoff Communications Carina Sayles |
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