3 Sep 2009 07:00
E1'S TELEVISION SERIES 'HUNG' RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON
Entertainment One Ltd. ("E1"), a leading independent film distribution and television group, is pleased to announce that its hit comedy television series Hung, broadcast by US cable network HBO, has been recommissioned by the network for a second season.
The renewal of Hung comes alongside the continued success of E1's television business amongst the major US broadcast networks, with its productions The Bridge (CBS) and Copper (ABC) both also broadcasting in the coming season.
Produced by E1, Hung is averaging 9.4 million viewers per episode making it HBO's most watched debut series in over five years. In its first season, ratings for the critically acclaimed show are sitting comfortably between veteran HBO blockbusters True Blood and Entourage.
Darren Throop, CEO, said "The success of Hung is further evidence of the strength and success of E1's television business that we acquired during 2008. The reach that we have into the US broadcast market is genuinely unique and the success that we have enjoyed with the current slate of productions broadcasting in the US and internationally is a tremendous achievement and provides us with an exciting opportunity going forward".
Enquiries:
| Quiller Consultants | John Eisenhammer | 020 7233 9444 |
| Entertainment One | Giles Willits | 020 7907 3773 |
| Singer Capital Markets Limited (NOMAD and joint broker) | James Maxwell | 020 3205 7500 |
About E1 Entertainment
E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO) is a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries. The company currently operates in Canada, the U.S., the UK, Holland and Belgium through its four primary businesses units: E1 Television, E1 Films, E1 Music and E1 Distribution. These businesses collectively represent E1's extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production/distribution, Kids content, Licensing and Distribution. E1's content library includes more than 3,700 feature films, 2,700 hours of original television programming and 15,000 music tracks.