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| Wed Oct 5, 2005 Da Vinci's Inquest # 1 and Growing | |
| Syndicated Crime Drama #1 in 9 Markets and Up By 21% Nationally Los Angeles, CA - October 5, 2005 - Just three weeks into its syndicated U.S. debut, and both buzz and ratings continue to build for Da Vinci's Inquest. Distributor Program Partners today announced that the highly acclaimed crime drama has soared to #1 in its time slot in nine metered markets, including Miami, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Charlotte, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Tulsa and Fort Myers. Additionally, the series grew to a 1.7 national rating, up 21% from the show's premiere week rating of 1.4. "With these results, Da Vinci is taking its rightful place as one of the top new shows in syndication this year," said Ritch Colbert of Program Partners. Added Josh Raphaelson, also of Program Partners, "We look forward to continued momentum for Da Vinci's Inquest, as its addictive appeal drives ratings even higher." Produced by Haddock Entertainment and Barna-Alper Productions, Da Vinci's Inquest is an award-winning prime-time procedural drama in the mold of the CSI and Law and Order franchises and is one of the most honored series in the history of Canadian television. Dominic Da Vinci (Nicholas Campbell) is the controversial coroner who - with the help of a compelling ensemble cast of forensic investigators, pathologists and homicide detectives - "speaks for the dead to protect the living." Program Partners is marketing the series as an outgrowth of its worldwide distribution agreement with Thunderbird Films. About Program Partners, Inc. Program Partners, Inc. is an innovative television company that collaborates with networks, sponsors and audiences on original programming. Led by a core group of entertainment executives, including founders Ritch Colbert and Josh Raphaelson, Program Partners provides distinctive programs with high production values, while fostering new creative alliances with advertisers, broadcasters and global co-production entities. For more info about Program Partners, Inc., visit www.programpartners.com. About Thunderbird Films, Inc. Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films, Inc. is recognized around the globe as a producer, distributor and financier of high quality television and films. Thunderbird Films' founding partners - Tim Gamble and Michael Shepard - have been responsible for internationally acclaimed scripted drama and action series, award winning theatrical features and movies-of-the-week produced for and aired on every major U.S. network as well as on major broadcast and cable outlets around the globe. Thunderbird Films' commitment to high production values and its unique focus on global, high-value territories for distribution as well as the economical benefits of its British Columbian location have distinguished the company among its competitors in the world marketplace. For more information on Thunderbird Films, visit www.thunderbirdfilms.net. # # # Media Contact: Kristien Brada-Thompson/Priority Public Relations - (818) 338-3555; kristien@prioritypr.net | |
