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HOLLYWOOD s Biggest Gets THE ROOKIE and MAGNUM P I Lead CTV Acquisitions

Acquisitions for 2018/19 SEASON


THE ROOKIE - "Pilot" - Courtesy of CTV (Source: CNW Group/CTV)
THE ROOKIE - "Pilot" - Courtesy of CTV
(Source: CNW Group/CTV)
USPA NEWS - CTV announced on May 31, that it has landed Hollywood's Hottest, Big-Buzz New Series at this year's Los Angeles Screenings, securing Deals with Six Leading Studio Partners for Seven New Dramas, Two New Dramedies, One New Comedy, a Talk Show starring A-lister Alec Baldwin, and a Hot-Ticket Special that pays Tribute to one of the most Influential Groups of all time. In addition, CTV also confirmed it has acquired Break-Out Drama THE RESIDENT and a Special Edition of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT : THE CHAMPIONS to expand its Star-Studded Slate.
CTV announced on May 31, that it has landed Hollywood's Hottest, Big-Buzz New Series at this year's Los Angeles Screenings, securing Deals with Six Leading Studio Partners for Seven New Dramas, Two New Dramedies, One New Comedy, a Talk Show starring A-lister Alec Baldwin, and a Hot-Ticket Special that pays Tribute to one of the most Influential Groups of all time. In addition, CTV also confirmed it has acquired Break-Out Drama THE RESIDENT and a Special Edition of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT : THE CHAMPIONS to expand its Star-Studded Slate.
- The Season's New Slate of Series' and Specials includes :

* THE ROOKIE, the Sought-After and Big-Buzz New Cop Series marking the Return of Nathan Fillion to Primetime Television as a Man who pursues his Dream of joining the LAPD in the Midst of a Mid-Life Awakening

* bMAGNUM P.I., the Must-Watch, Fun-Filled, and Action-Packed Reboot of the Classic Series featuring Ex-Navy SEAL Turned Private Eye Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez)

* GOD FRIENDED ME, a Humorous and Uplifting Drama starring Brandon Micheal Hall.

* WHISKEY CAVALIER, the High-Octane, Hour-Long Action Dramedy named after the Code Name of Super FBI Agent Will Chase and starring Fan-Favourites Scott Foley and Lauren Cohan.

* Legal Thriller THE FIX, a Courtroom Drama with High-Profile Attorney and Author Marcia Clark at the Helm as Executive Producer.

* The Eponymous, Primetime Interview Series THE ALEC BALDWIN SHOW, featuring the Three-Time Emmy Award Winner and his Whip-Smart Brand of Humour while in Conversation with Compelling Personalities.
* THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, a Family-Focused Single-Camera Comedy about Traditional Irish-Catholic Family of 10, inspired by the 1970s Childhood of acclaimed Writer/Executive Producer Tim Doyle.

* THE RED LINE, a Timely, Racially charged Drama from Hollywood Heavyweight Producers Ava DuVernay and Greg Berlanti and starring TV Veteran Noah Wyle

* Fast-Paced, Spy-Hunting Thriller THE ENEMY WITHIN, in which an FBI Agent enlists a Locked Up, ex-CIA Operative (Jennifer Carpenter) to track down a Criminal.

* THE VILLAGE, the Heart-Warming Drama about Neighbours who have found a Home and a Bonded Family in an Apartment Building in Brooklyn.
* GRAND HOTEL, the Soapy Upstairs/Downstairs Drama executive produced by Hollywood A-lister Eva Longoria focusing on the Scandals and Explosive Secrets hiding beneath the Picture Perfect Exterior of a Miami Beach Hotel.

* AMERICA'S GOT TALENT : THE CHAMPIONS, featuring the Very Best "AGT" Contenders from around the World.

* Long-awaited special ABBA : THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE, featuring the First New ABBA Music in 35 Years from the Legendary Pop Group.

* And the Sophomore Season of Compelling Medical Drama THE RESIDENT, starring Fan-Favourites Matt Czuchry and Canada's Emily VanCamp.

Source : CTV

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