| MUMBAI:
SPE Networks - Asia has acquired the rights for NCIS: Los Angeles. The
show will air on AXN next year.
The
move will strengthen the relationship between CBS Studios International and Sony.
For many years, AXN has enjoyed first-run rights for all the three CSI
franchises.
SPE
Networks - Asia senior VP, GM Ricky Ow says, "I am delighted to have extended
our partnership with CBS Studios International. The CSI franchise has worked
wonders for AXN through the years, making us the undisputed Home of CSI
in Asia and propelling AXN to be the region's top English general entertainment
destination. "NCIS:
Los Angeles has been one of the top performers this season and its high-impact,
fast-paced action will resonate well with our viewers. I strongly believe that
this show will be the next big hit on AXN, maintaining our position among the
very best." In
addition to this show SPE Networks - Asia has also acquired two other titles,
Melrose Place and Three Rivers for its female-skewing channel Sony
Entertainment Television (SET). Melrose Place is the refreshed version
of the 1992 drama series. Three
Rivers is a medical procedural series starring Daniel Henney X-Men Origins:
Wolverine. CBS
Studios International executive VP, sales Barry Chamberlain says, "We are
delighted to be partnering with SPE Networks throughout Asia on three of our high
profile new series this season: Three Rivers, the new Melrose Place
and NCIS: Los Angeles. With NCIS: Los Angeles' quick ascent as the
number one new show on television in the US, we are confident that SPE Networks
will find equal success in Asia." | 
