Monday, June 7, 2010

BREAKING. Universal Networks International secures the new cop drama Shattered for The Universal Channel.


Universal Networks International that runs the Universal Channel (DStv 108) in South Africa, just announced a partnership agreement with the E1 Entertainment studio for the brand new TV drama Shattered with Callum Keith Rennie.

Shattered that's being filmed in Vancouver, Canada is produced by E1 Entertainment with Universal Networks International getting the pay TV rights for The Universal Channel. That means that South African viewers will get to see this new show in the future on this channel. Shattered will have a first season of 13 episodes and is a cop procedural drama show following an unconventional homicide detective, Ben Sullivan, with a chilling secret. His partner is detective Amy Lynch (Camille Sullivan).

''We know that the show will deliver on quality and originality for viewers,'' says Martin Irusta, senior vice president responsible for programming and acquisitions at Universal Networks International. ''Shattered is further evidence of our exciting original programming growth strategy. Shattered represents something different for fans of traditional police procedural shows and reflects the wealth of creative talent behind it.''