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| Mon Feb 26, 2007 Da Vinci's Inquest Gets a Third Year in the USA | |
| CBC Television's Hit Crime Drama continues its Success in U.S. Syndication Vancouver, BC - February 26, 2007 - Thunderbird Films, announced today that Da Vinci's Inquest, the award-winning crime drama has been renewed for a third year in U.S. syndication. The critically acclaimed series will return in fall 2007 with all 91 original episodes, as well as a slate of first-run episodes that include the Da Vinci's City Hall season. Cleared in 98% of the USA and airing on more than 200 station affiliates, including all major markets, Da Vinci's Inquest continues to grow in popularity and deliver solid ratings during its current second year of U.S. syndication. The series has been renewed in all top 20 markets and throughout the country by stations in the Belo, CBS, Cox, Hearst-Argyle, Media General, Meredith, Raycom, Sinclair and Tribune groups. "As Canadians, we are proud of how the ratings of Da Vinci's Inquest have stood up head-to-head against top U.S. shows," said Michael Shepard of Thunderbird Films, who syndicates the series in partnership with its U.S. affiliate Program Partners. "Since its U.S. premiere, the show has been a consistently solid performer and increased audience share in its time slot. Its success really is a testament of the great Canadian talent we have here." "We always knew that Da Vinci was special here in Canada," added Kirstine Layfield Executive Director, Network Programming at the CBC. "This series has not only met but exceeded our expectations in the U.S., and we look forward to seeing its popularity continue." Produced by Haddock Entertainment and Barna-Alper Productions, Da Vinci's Inquest aired on the CBC for seven years. The award-winning prime-time procedural drama, in the mold of the CSI and Law and Order franchises, 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." Da Vinci's City Hall, opens a new chapter in the life of the outspoken former coroner. Picking up where Da Vinci's Inquest left off, Dominic is Mayor of Vancouver. The series expands its roots from the medical, legal and police procedural world of Da Vinci's Inquest, to include politics and power. About Thunderbird Films, Inc. Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films, Inc. is recognized worldwide 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, its unique focus on global, high-value territories for distribution, and 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: Melissa Ford/Priority Public Relations (661) 964-0333; melissa@prioritypr.net | |
