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V and Human Target come to SCI FI
London - 29 September 2009 - NBC Universal Global Networks and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD) have today announced a major first-run programming deal in which three of WBITD's highly anticipated new U.S. television series for the 2009-2010 season will premiere in the UK on the SCI FI and Hallmark channels. The announcement was made by Roma Khanna, President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives and Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. International Television.
As part of the deal, NBCU has successfully acquired V, one of the most high profile and sought-after programmes from this year's LA Screenings, along with Human Target and Eastwick.
In addition to these three new shows, NBCU has also acquired the rights to the long-running hit drama Smallville.
The substantial content package consists of the UK first-run pay TV rights to:
• V - An 18x1-hour visually stunning reimagining of the groundbreaking alien invasion miniseries
• Human Target - The 13x1-hour action-packed thrill ride stars Mark Valley (Fringe) as a mysterious agent for hire who assumes different identities, literally becoming a human target on behalf of his clients, in this drama inspired by a popular DC Comics title
• Eastwick - A 13x1-hour sexy and bold comedic drama about three young witches whose powers are awakened when a mysterious man moves to town, based upon the John Updike novel and hit film The Witches of Eastwick
In addition, the broadcaster has secured the ongoing pay TV rights from season one of Smallville, the drama series - based upon DC Comics characters - which chronicles a young Clark Kent in a precursor to the Superman legend.
The deal will see V, Human Target and Smallville air on SCI FI, while Eastwick will be shown on the Hallmark Channel.
Laurence Dawkin-Jones, Managing Director (UK) NBC Universal Global Networks, said: "This important deal is evidence of a step change in our investment in new content. These are some of the most talked about shows to come out of the LA Screenings this year and are a perfect fit with our channels."
Go to the SCI FI Channel forum to let us know what you think about these shows appearing on SCI FI.
Written by Syfy.co.uk
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it's on sci-fi in march , i have been lucky enough to see the first four new episodes and it's really good and totally different from the original series.
the new v looks good but no word on when it is to be shown i am looking forword to seeing it but i do need to know when
fantastic news....all the die hard V fans are waiting in suspence.Dont think it will match the first V so dont expect too much but the whole idea was great.probably get it in HD.you cant beat the likes of donovan and tyler and watching it late on friday nights but hey ho,its better than nothing
So pleased to hear that it's been annouced who will be screening the new series of V. I watched the original series in the 1980's and really enjoyed that. I just hope that the re-make will do the original justice. But the big question is when will it premiere????
V has been waiting for a remake and finally after so long.... ITS HERE!!!! I cant wait!!! When when when will it air???!!! Come on Sci Fi, dont keep us in suspence!!! YAY!!!
So pleased 'V' is back! Please tell us when it is on so I can put the rest of my life on hold for the first time in twenty-odd years!
Episodes 2 to 4 are so bad of new V had to be reshot the pilot is awesome though
Brilliant !! its now given me a reason to watch Sci-Fi more often :) all we need to know now is when...
Is the 18 episodes info correct? Because from what I've read around ABC has only ordered 13 episodes so far, and I took that as the number of episodes composing the first season of the series.
Excellent news about Eastwick, looking forward to seeing Paul Gross as Darryl.
Be nice if all or any of these, are subtitled, as they are most probably in US.
II AM OVER THE MOON IVE WAITED FOR 25 YEARS AND NOW ITS HERH
After NBC got rid of kinght rider I don't want to watch anything that they make
I'll crack open the mice and put my gloves on as I prepare to punch the air in celebration, Marc Singer style.
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