ION Television Signs Deal for New Original Series, “Private Eyes,” From Entertainment One
28 March 2017 - 12:00AM
ION Television today announced its newest partnership with global
independent studio Entertainment One (eOne), signing an agreement
for the original series, “Private Eyes,” starring Jason Priestley.
The deal makes ION the exclusive U.S. television home for current
and future seasons of the drama series – the latest in a string of
successful originals to join the network from eOne.
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“Private Eyes” follows ex-pro hockey player Matt Shade
(Priestley), who irrevocably changes his life when he decides to
team up with fierce P.I. Angie Everett (Cindy Sampson) to form an
unlikely investigative powerhouse. Through their new partnership,
Shade is forced to examine who he has become and who he wants to be
while investigating high-stakes crimes.
“We are thrilled to continue what has become a very fruitful
relationship with eOne by bringing our audience this exciting new
original program,” said Brandon Burgess, Chairman and CEO, ION
Media Networks. “The success we’ve achieved with our current
original roster is a testament to the network’s steady approach to
original series production, and we look forward to building on
those achievements going forward.”
“We are delighted that ION will be the U.S. home to ‘Private
Eyes.’ The series has been a ratings success internationally,
achieving record-setting numbers when it debuted in the UK, Canada,
Italy, Spain, and Belgium,” said John Morayniss, CEO, eOne
Television. “It’s exciting to continue our successful relationship
with Brandon and the whole ION team with another standout
series.”
The new drama series is the latest addition to the network’s
lineup of scripted original program offerings, including eOne’s
“Saving Hope,” as well as “The Listener” and a robust catalog of
made-for-TV holiday movies. The series also joins ION Television’s
acclaimed library of hit programming, including “Criminal Minds,”
“Law & Order: SVU” and “Blue Bloods.”
Created by Shelley Eriksen and Tim Kilby, “Private Eyes” is
produced by eOne in association with Corus Entertainment, with the
participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Canadian Film or Video
Production Tax Credit, the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit
and COGECO Program Development Fund. The series is executive
produced by John Morayniss and Tecca Crosby for eOne, Shawn Piller
and Lloyd Segan for Piller/Segan, Jason Priestley, Alan McCullough,
James Thorpe and Tassie Cameron. McCullough and Piller are also
showrunners.
About ION Television ION Television, a top
ten-ranked U.S. general entertainment network, is the flagship of
the independent, privately held media company, ION Media Networks.
Launched in 2007, ION Television features a “Positively
Entertaining” schedule of proven, award-winning programs, quality
original series and popular holiday movies available on multiple
platforms via its state-of-the-art distribution system. As owner of
the nation’s largest broadcast station group, ION Media Networks’
60 full-power stations reach 98 million homes, including in 24 of
the top 25 markets. For more information, visit
http://www.iontelevision.com/.
About Entertainment OneEntertainment
One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a global independent studio that
specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing,
distribution and sales of entertainment content. The Company’s
diversified expertise spans across film, television and music
production and sales, family programming, merchandising and
licensing, and digital content. Through its global reach and
expansive scale, powered by deep local market knowledge, the
Company delivers the best content to the world. Entertainment One’s
robust network includes film and television studio The Mark
Gordon Company; content creation venture Amblin
Partners with Steven Spielberg, DreamWorks Studios,
Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment; leading feature film
production and global sales company Sierra
Pictures; unscripted television production company
Renegade 83; world-class music labels
Dualtone Music Group and Last
Gang; and award-winning digital agency Secret
Location.
The Company’s rights library is exploited across all media
formats and includes more than 100,000 hours of film and television
content and approximately 40,000 music tracks.
Contact:
Chris Addeo
ION Media Networks
561.682.4210
chrisaddeo@ionmedia.com
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