TORONTO – Bell Media’s Bravo has locked down the exclusive Canadian specialty rights to the new series Dallas and Perception, which will debut this summer.
A continuation of the iconic series that aired from 1978-1991, Dallas is centered on the Ewing family's cattle and oil dynasty, and promises to include several original actors and characters. Perception, starring Canada’s own Eric McCormack and Kelly Rowan, follows a neuroscientist who uses his unique outlook to help the federal government solve criminal cases.
Bravo also announced that Steven Spielberg’s new musical drama Smash, starring Debra Messing and American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee, will air Fridays at 9 p.m. ET beginning February 10.
“Building on a remarkably successful fall for Bravo!, these compelling new dramas promise to make this upcoming summer our biggest yet,” said Catherine MacLeod, Bell Media’s VP of specialty channels, in the announcement. “With high-calibre casts, critical acclaim and huge buzz, Dallas and Perception are welcome additions to our 2012 schedule.”
