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26/10/2006

Zone Fantasy Acquires Top Hollywood Drama

Recently launched channel Zone Fantasy in Italy has acquired a stellar array of drama programming from CBS Paramount International Television, it has been announced by Chris Sharp, Chief Programming Officer and General Manager, Zonemedia.
The ultimate in fantasy programmes such as 'Twin Peaks', 'Haunted', 'Star Trek The Next Generation' and 'New Twilight Zone' plus 20 TV movies are included in the deal, which was brokered by Zonemedia executives Adam Robinson and Alina Florea.
Commenting on the acquisition Florea, Head of Acquisitions and Programming said: “We promised to bring the very best in fantasy shows to Zone Fantasy in Italy and through our great relationship with CBS Paramount International Television we believe we have delivered. These are all tremendous shows with massive cult appeal and we are delighted to offer them to our growing audiences in Italy.”
Zone Fantasy launched to amazing ratings success with a significant number of viewers tuning into the channel.
Zonemedia launched Zone Fantasy, a brand new entertainment channel, on the SKY platform in Italy in May this year. The tailor-made channel features a raft of diverse programming. Targeted towards a mixed 16 - 45 year old demographic, Zone Fantasy focuses on horror, fantasy adventure and science fiction genres and transmits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Daytime features adventure, action, science fiction and suspense programming, with the late night portion of the schedule running late night horror movies and series.
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