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PROGRAM PARTNERS ANNOUNCES ’06 PROCEDURAL PAIR

Cold Squad and Stone Undercover to Launch New Crime Watch Initiative

Los Angeles, CA — January 9, 2006 —On the heels of a hot November book for its hit syndicated series, Da Vinci’s Inquest, distributor Program Partners announces the availability of two new one-hour procedural dramas for Fall 2006. Off-network dramas Cold Squad and Stone Undercover are set to debut at NATPE as part of the company’s Crime Watch initiative.

“The dominant trend in network television and now in syndication is the rapid growth of procedural crime drama blocks,” said Josh Raphaelson, Principal of Program Partners. “With the success of Da Vinci and more off-net procedurals on the way, there’s a demand for compatible programming to expand these blocks in syndication in ‘06, and we’re meeting that demand with Cold Squad and Stone.”

Program Partners is marketing the two series as part of a long-term programming initiative called Crime Watch that was created to provide stations with an on-going pipeline of new procedural dramas. The two series are designed to air in prime-time on weekends, replacing down-trending movie showcases, or in late-night on traditional affiliates, in horizontal or vertical stacks, as a news lead-out or to expand existing procedural drama rotations. Broadcasters will commit to Crime Watch on a barter basis for an initial two-year term, with preferred barter terms in Year One. To give stations the utmost programming and scheduling flexibility, Program Partners will provide Crime Watch affiliates a choice of satellite feeds, with two different episodes of Cold Squad and one of Stone Undercover available each week.

“The goal with Cold Squad, Stone and Crime Watch, over the long term, is to give stations the kind of programming punch that HBO and F/X networks get from their originals,” said Program Partners Principal, Ritch Colbert. “We’re expanding on what has worked with Da Vinci’s Inquest and offering stations something they can’t get anywhere else: new dramas that will be airing for the first time in their markets.”

Cold Squad is a one-hour procedural that features a strong female central character, Sgt. Ali McCormick (Julie Stewart), leading a team of forensic investigators and pathologists who uncover and resolve long abandoned and forgotten cases. Considered a progenitor to the highly successful CBS Cold Case franchise, Cold Squad has aired to high acclaim on CTV with over 30 Gemini nominations, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress wins.

Stone Undercover is a one-hour procedural based on the exploits of a pair of commercial crime fighters. Often compared to Moonlighting, the series revolves around the relationship between Tom Stone, an ex-cop, ex-oil rig worker and ex-con who goes undercover, and Sgt. Marina Di Luzio, his boss. Together they catch the bad guys who would normally get away -- criminals with influence and money, who think they’re above the law. The series stars Chris William Martin (Felicity, The L Word) and Janet Kidder (Earth: Final Conflict). The veteran creative team also includes Stuart Margolis (The Rockford Files, Touched by an Angel) as co-star and director.

Da Vinci’s Inquest is one of the top new weekly shows in syndication. Airing in 98% of the U.S., 100 of the Top 100 markets and on 200+ stations, Da Vinci continues to demonstrate season-to-date growth and consistently ranks in the Top 4 of weekly dramas in syndication. The series has delivered #1 performances in New York – WCBS, Boston – WBZ, Atlanta – WSB, Houston – KHOU, Phoenix – KPHO, Minneapolis – WCCO, Miami – WBFS, Sacramento – KCRA, Orlando – WKMG, Baltimore – WBAL, Charlotte – WSOC, Hartford – WFSB, Tulsa – KOTV , Ft. Myers – WFTX and high ratings in Los Angeles—KCBS, Chicago—WGN, Philadelphia—KYW, San Francisco—KPIX, Dallas—KXAS, Washington, D.C.—WJLA and many more.

Produced by Haddock Entertainment and Barna-Alper Productions, Da Vinci’s Inquest is an award-winning prime-time procedural drama in the mold of the CSI and Law and Order franchises and 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.”

Program Partners is marketing Da Vinci’s Inquest, Cold Squad and Stone Undercover as an outgrowth of its worldwide distribution agreement with Thunderbird Films.

About Program Partners, Inc.

Program Partners, Inc. is an innovative television company that collaborates with networks, sponsors and audiences on original programming. Led by a core group of entertainment executives, including founders Ritch Colbert and Josh Raphaelson, Program Partners provides distinctive programs with high production values, while fostering new creative alliances with advertisers, broadcasters and global co-production entities. For more info about Program Partners, Inc., visit www.programpartners.com.

About Thunderbird Films, Inc.

Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films, Inc. is recognized around the globe 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 and its unique focus on global, high-value territories for distribution as well as 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.

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