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Pavan · 06-28-2006, 01:15 AM

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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Stay tuned for further details, such as launch date and timeslots.

Brian Damage · 06-28-2006, 09:57 AM

That is such good news. I am dying to see this show again.

peachysquirt21 · 06-28-2006, 12:24 PM

Damn, wish we got that channel.

Ireneparalegal · 06-28-2006, 12:27 PM

I can't wait...PAX and these shows and then THE JEFFERSONS on TVLand...Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-28-2006, 12:35 PM

Alice will be a Great Show to air on The I Network
The Last I saw Alice on Broadcast Televison
was as a Summer Replacement on WGN-9
weekday's at 1:00 pm Central Time

ClassicTV4Ever · 06-30-2006, 11:23 PM

My local affiliate airs things all screwy. I'll likely get to see very little of those shows.

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-02-2006, 10:20 AM

I am already Counting Down till Alice is coming To The I Network.

TALLguyinKY · 07-06-2006, 09:34 PM

Alright! "Alice" is back on! WOO-HOO!

I've had a hankerin' to see this good ol' show for a couple o' years now...last time I got to see it was a bit in college around 2000 or so. Can't wait!

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-07-2006, 04:05 PM

I know how you feel I have been waiting a Long Time to see Alice on Broadcast Televison Again

tito · 07-08-2006, 08:08 PM

That's great news! It's been a long time since I've seen it. The last time was when it was on TNN, which was years ago.

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-21-2006, 11:35 AM

I have been wondering how long has it been since Alice has been
on Broadcast Televison

Pavan · 03-15-2007, 12:50 PM

ION will start the show April 2! Weekdays at 7:30PM:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...ees-alice.html

TALLguyinKY · 03-15-2007, 07:23 PM

WOO-HOO! Thanks Pav!

I'll want to start taping these while I'm at work since it appears "Alice" on DVD is going to be hard to get---thanks again for the news!

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-15-2007, 10:43 PM

I will be glad to see Alice on Televison Again

FredScuttle · 03-16-2007, 07:01 AM

woo-hoo! (sorry to repeat TALLguyinKY

Even though I already have
them all on tape from E! and TNN, still nice to see it back on TV.
Although I'm a bit bummed they're replacing Green Acres with Moral Court.
I can watch Green Acres on a local affiliate anyway. I don't think Alice has
been on TV since TNN quit airing it about 5 years ago or so. (maybe longer)

06-28-2006, 01:15 AM	#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	Coming to the i (aka PAX TV)! 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. ------- Stay tuned for further details, such as launch date and timeslots.
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06-28-2006, 09:57 AM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	That is such good news. I am dying to see this show again.
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06-28-2006, 12:27 PM	#4
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I can't wait...PAX and these shows and then THE JEFFERSONS on TVLand...Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
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06-28-2006, 12:35 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Coming to The i (aka PAX TV Alice will be a Great Show to air on The I Network The Last I saw Alice on Broadcast Televison was as a Summer Replacement on WGN-9 weekday's at 1:00 pm Central Time
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07-02-2006, 10:20 AM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Coming To the i (a.k.a PAX TV)! *I am already Counting Down till Alice is coming To The I Network.*

06-28-2006, 12:24 PM	#3
peachysquirt21 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 27, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 462	Damn, wish we got that channel.

06-30-2006, 11:23 PM	#6
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	My local affiliate airs things all screwy. I'll likely get to see very little of those shows.

07-06-2006, 09:34 PM	#8
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	Alright! "Alice" is back on! WOO-HOO! I've had a hankerin' to see this good ol' show for a couple o' years now...last time I got to see it was a bit in college around 2000 or so. Can't wait!

07-07-2006, 04:05 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Coming To the i (a.k.a PAX TV)! *I know how you feel I have been waiting a Long Time to see Alice on Broadcast Televison Again*

07-08-2006, 08:08 PM	#10
tito Survey Says! Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 22, 2006 Posts: 129	That's great news! It's been a long time since I've seen it. The last time was when it was on TNN, which was years ago.
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07-21-2006, 11:35 AM	#11
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Coming To the i (a.k.a PAX TV)! *I have been wondering how long has it been since Alice has been* *on Broadcast Televison*

03-15-2007, 12:50 PM	#12
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	ION will start the show April 2! Weekdays at 7:30PM: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...ees-alice.html

03-15-2007, 07:23 PM	#13
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	WOO-HOO! Thanks Pav! I'll want to start taping these while I'm at work since it appears "Alice" on DVD is going to be hard to get---thanks again for the news!

03-15-2007, 10:43 PM	#14
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I will be glad to see Alice on Televison Again

03-16-2007, 07:01 AM	#15
FredScuttle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 31, 2005 Posts: 477	woo-hoo! (sorry to repeat TALLguyinKY Even though I already have them all on tape from E! and TNN, still nice to see it back on TV. Although I'm a bit bummed they're replacing Green Acres with Moral Court. I can watch Green Acres on a local affiliate anyway. I don't think Alice has been on TV since TNN quit airing it about 5 years ago or so. (maybe longer)