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Pavan · 06-27-2006, 06:08 PM

ION Media Networks Announces Programming Agreement for Extensive Line-up of Theatricals and Television Series from Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution

“Superman III” To Kick Off Schedule Saturday, July 1st

(West Palm Beach, FL – June 27, 2006) – ION Media Networks, Inc. (AMEX: ION) and Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution announced today a comprehensive programming deal, providing ION with the rights to broadcast popular movies and classic television series from Warner Bros.’ extensive library on its flagship i television network, reaching over 90 million homes.

“We are very pleased about this important programming alliance,” said Brandon Burgess, CEO of ION Media Networks. “Given its depth as a content supplier, Warner Bros. is a natural fit for our network, as our current viewers look to us for classic, family-oriented TV fare. We hope to expand this relationship over time, tapping into Warner Bros.’ diverse library to broaden our network’s content appeal and demographic positioning.”

Under the deal, ION has acquired the broadcast rights to a number of Warner Bros.’ most popular television series and movies. Series include classic shows such as “Welcome Back, Kotter,” “Chico and the Man,” “Scarecrow & Mrs. King,” “Mama’s Family,” “Alice” and “Wonder Woman,” and more recent hits including “The Wonder Years,” “Growing Pains,” “Perfect Strangers” and “The Wayans Bros,” among others.

The vast selection of movie titles available to ION includes Academy Award winners for Best Picture “Amadeus” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and other hits, such as ”All the President’s Men,” "Police Academy 2", "Giant," "Oh God," "Rio Bravo," “Dead Ringers,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Rebel Without a Cause,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Superman,” “Network,” “Shaft,” “Victor/Victoria,” “Empire of the Sun” and “Beetlejuice.”

The stable of talent represented in the deal is truly stellar, and includes Johnny Depp, Robin Williams, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, Nicole Kidman, Al Pacino, James Dean, Paul Newman, John Wayne, Harrison Ford, Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Mel Gibson, Dustin Hoffman, Denzel Washington, Elijah Wood, Whoopi Goldberg, Charlton Heston, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and of course, Bugs Bunny. Directors include master filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Oliver Stone, Sergio Leone, Blake Edwards, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and George Lucas.

“We're delighted to be in business with the new i network and are confident that they will reap the proven audience-building benefits of popular features and TV series to drive ratings, attract sponsors and build the network's brand," said Eric Frankel, President of Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution. “With our robust library of titles and ION’s large network of TV stations, this is clearly a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

Targeting its portfolio of content toward the i network’s current family-oriented television audiences, ION will kick off its Warner Bros. movie schedule with “Superman III” on Saturday, July 1st, coinciding with the weekend’s motion picture release of “Superman Returns.”

ION will begin scheduling the Warner Bros. television product in August on i.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-27-2006, 06:16 PM

Please tell me this means that I Network will be airing Regural Programming instead of Paid Programmingt

Pavan · 06-27-2006, 06:23 PM

That is what the article says. They have acquired classic TV shows from Warner Bros., to launch in August. Details will follow.
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...rner-bros.html

Pavan · 06-27-2006, 06:41 PM

I think it is likely they will program in mornings/afternoon...but I'm not positive.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-27-2006, 06:45 PM

It will be Great to see Regural Programming again on
The I Network Again I just wish that would happen
on August 1, 2006

ikhuri · 06-27-2006, 06:48 PM

Does anyone know whether or not, the Warner Bros. Shows will be UNCUT?

Imad

Pavan · 06-27-2006, 06:51 PM

Don't go that far. i will not air them uncut.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-27-2006, 07:05 PM

I am looking forward to seeing what The I Network
Schedule will be like in August of 2006 with all
Theses Great Sitcoms added to The I Network

Brian Damage · 06-27-2006, 07:08 PM

Does it mean Alice will be on, or is it just a WB show that they mentioned?

TeeVeeCloset · 06-27-2006, 07:10 PM

Absolutely incredible wonderful news!!! Finally classic TV will have a home not catering to ratings, "I" won't pull shows after a week on the air, Now classic TV fans will have "I" in addition to "American Life TV" to enjoy some great classic programming. Both networks have deals with Warner Bros. So long TV Land...long live "I" & "American Life TV"......Can't wait for the schedule.

Mr. Television · 06-27-2006, 07:16 PM

Wow this is great news. All that airs on it now is infomercials at least where I live.

Chelsea · 06-27-2006, 07:20 PM

Yippee.

James"Thunder"Early · 06-27-2006, 07:22 PM

This sounds promising

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-27-2006, 07:30 PM

I sure hope that Alice is on The New Schedule It sure going to be see old Friends Like Alice and Growings Pains on Teklevison

PrettyinPink55 · 06-27-2006, 07:30 PM

I really hope they start showing The Wonder Years!

06-27-2006, 06:08 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	"i" (aka: PAX) Acquires Warner Bros. Owned TV Shows ION Media Networks Announces Programming Agreement for Extensive Line-up of Theatricals and Television Series from Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution “Superman III” To Kick Off Schedule Saturday, July 1st (West Palm Beach, FL – June 27, 2006) – ION Media Networks, Inc. (AMEX: ION) and Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution announced today a comprehensive programming deal, providing ION with the rights to broadcast popular movies and classic television series from Warner Bros.’ extensive library on its flagship i television network, reaching over 90 million homes. “We are very pleased about this important programming alliance,” said Brandon Burgess, CEO of ION Media Networks. “Given its depth as a content supplier, Warner Bros. is a natural fit for our network, as our current viewers look to us for classic, family-oriented TV fare. We hope to expand this relationship over time, tapping into Warner Bros.’ diverse library to broaden our network’s content appeal and demographic positioning.” Under the deal, ION has acquired the broadcast rights to a number of Warner Bros.’ most popular television series and movies. Series include classic shows such as “Welcome Back, Kotter,” “Chico and the Man,” “Scarecrow & Mrs. King,” “Mama’s Family,” “Alice” and “Wonder Woman,” and more recent hits including “The Wonder Years,” “Growing Pains,” “Perfect Strangers” and “The Wayans Bros,” among others. The vast selection of movie titles available to ION includes Academy Award winners for Best Picture “Amadeus” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and other hits, such as ”All the President’s Men,” "Police Academy 2", "Giant," "Oh God," "Rio Bravo," “Dead Ringers,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Rebel Without a Cause,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Superman,” “Network,” “Shaft,” “Victor/Victoria,” “Empire of the Sun” and “Beetlejuice.” The stable of talent represented in the deal is truly stellar, and includes Johnny Depp, Robin Williams, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, Nicole Kidman, Al Pacino, James Dean, Paul Newman, John Wayne, Harrison Ford, Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Mel Gibson, Dustin Hoffman, Denzel Washington, Elijah Wood, Whoopi Goldberg, Charlton Heston, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and of course, Bugs Bunny. Directors include master filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Oliver Stone, Sergio Leone, Blake Edwards, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and George Lucas. “We're delighted to be in business with the new i network and are confident that they will reap the proven audience-building benefits of popular features and TV series to drive ratings, attract sponsors and build the network's brand," said Eric Frankel, President of Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution. “With our robust library of titles and ION’s large network of TV stations, this is clearly a win-win situation for everyone involved.” Targeting its portfolio of content toward the i network’s current family-oriented television audiences, ION will kick off its Warner Bros. movie schedule with “Superman III” on Saturday, July 1st, coinciding with the weekend’s motion picture release of “Superman Returns.” ION will begin scheduling the Warner Bros. television product in August on i.
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06-27-2006, 06:16 PM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	i (aka: PAX) Acquires Warner Bros own TV Show's Please tell me this means that I Network will be airing Regural Programming instead of Paid Programmingt
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06-27-2006, 06:45 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	i (aka: PAX) Acquires Warner Bros own TV Show's *It will be Great to see Regural Programming again on* *The I Network Again I just wish that would happen* *on August 1, 2006*

06-27-2006, 07:05 PM	#8
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	i (aka: PAX) Acquires Warner Bros own TV Show's I am looking forward to seeing what The I Network Schedule will be like in August of 2006 with all Theses Great Sitcoms added to The I Network

06-27-2006, 07:08 PM	#9
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06-27-2006, 06:23 PM	#3
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	That is what the article says. They have acquired classic TV shows from Warner Bros., to launch in August. Details will follow. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...rner-bros.html

06-27-2006, 06:41 PM	#4
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	I think it is likely they will program in mornings/afternoon...but I'm not positive.

06-27-2006, 06:48 PM	#6
ikhuri Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 29, 2002 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 275	Does anyone know whether or not, the Warner Bros. Shows will be UNCUT? Imad

06-27-2006, 06:51 PM	#7
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Don't go that far. i will not air them uncut.

06-27-2006, 07:10 PM	#10
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	Absolutely incredible wonderful news!!! Finally classic TV will have a home not catering to ratings, "I" won't pull shows after a week on the air, Now classic TV fans will have "I" in addition to "American Life TV" to enjoy some great classic programming. Both networks have deals with Warner Bros. So long TV Land...long live "I" & "American Life TV"......Can't wait for the schedule.

06-27-2006, 07:16 PM	#11
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	Wow this is great news. All that airs on it now is infomercials at least where I live.
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06-27-2006, 07:20 PM	#12
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06-27-2006, 07:22 PM	#13
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,087	This sounds promising
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06-27-2006, 07:30 PM	#14
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	(I aka: PAX) Acquires Warner Bros own TV Show's I sure hope that Alice is on The New Schedule It sure going to be see old Friends Like Alice and Growings Pains on Teklevison

06-27-2006, 07:30 PM	#15
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