TORONTO – CanWest MediaWorks today announced its new U.S. series for the 2005-2006 broadcast season for both the Global Television Network and CH.
The roster includes 11 new dramas, including the highly anticipated Prison Break from Fox, the new Jerry Bruckheimer series, E-Ring, from Warner Bros., and the thriller Fathom, from NBC/Universal. Among the nine new comedy series are My Name is Earl, starring Jason Lee (Fox), War at Home starring Michael Rapaport (Warner Bros.), and Out of Practice starring Henry Winkler and Stockard Channing (CBS/Paramount).
"This year’s exceptional selection of new U.S. network series enables us to add significant breadth and depth to our offerings," said Kathleen Dore, president, radio and television, CanWest MediaWorks, in a press release. "This stellar group of innovative new series will combine with a strong roster of returning hits to propel Global and CH to a new level."
Among the other new dramas to air this season on Global and CH are Head Cases, Reunion, Threshold, The Unit, The Gate and Bones.
"We are very excited to offer our viewers an exceptional slate of new programming this year," said Barbara Williams, senior vice-president of programming and production. "Magic and imagination have returned to television and we are confident that our new acquisitions will make Global and CH the most compelling destination in quality television entertainment."
Among the other new comedies to air this season on Global and CH are Old Christine with Seinfeld alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and How I Met Your Mother.
"With an eclectic mix of new comedies and highly touted dramas, Global and CH are well positioned for the new fall season," said Adam Ivers, vice-president of programming. "We are thrilled to see such a strong return of scripted programming to prime time television."
