Smith, Now Airing On Demand Exclusively On The CTV Broadband Network including 4 never-seen episodes

Ray Liotta (left) stars as a criminal mastermind married to Virginia Madsen (left of center) in a drama about a close-knit crew of career criminals including Franky G (left) who plot and execute intricate and ingenious high-stakes heists across the country.





Source:Channel Canada
Date:January 09, 2007
By RAD

Smith is back. Following up on the recent landmark deal with Warner Bros. International Television, CTV announced today its broadband plans for the abbreviated seven-episode season of the critically-acclaimed drama Smith.

Canadians now have the opportunity to see the remaining four, never-seen, action-packed episodes alongside the previously-aired first three episodes. Episode 1 is currently available on demand on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca and during the next six weeks, one new episode will be available each Thursday at 12 noon ET - on demand, free and in its entirety. In addition, on Feb. 15, CTV will release four, 10-minute, audio-based stories (podcasts) created by the producers that conclude any unfinished story lines.

Smith on Broadband Schedule:

Ep. 1 - Now Available
Ep. 2 - Premieres Thursday, January 11 at 12 noon ET
Ep. 3 - Premieres Thursday, January 18 at 12 noon ET
Ep. 4 - Premieres Thursday, January 25 at 12 noon ET (Previously Unseen)
Ep. 5 - Premieres Thursday, February 1 at 12 noon ET (Previously Unseen)
Ep. 6 - Premieres Thursday, February 8 at 12 noon ET (Previously Unseen)
Ep. 7 - Premieres Thursday, February 15 at 12 noon ET (Previously Unseen)
Podcasts - Premieres Thursday, February 15 at 12 noon ET

Smith episodes will be available exclusively to Canadians coast-to-coast who have broadband access through a Canadian-based internet service provider. To watch CTV programs on broadband, visit CTV.ca and click on "The CTV Broadband Network."

Smith debuted in September to critical acclaim, described by the Globe and Mail as a "must-see series" and by the Toronto Star as "one of the best new TV dramas" of the fall. The series went on to become a Top 20 program in Canada. For three straight weeks, it won its timeslot and was en route to potential breakout hit status before it was shelved.

In November, CTV and Warner Bros. International cemented the first multi-program broadband deal between a Canadian broadcaster and a major U.S. studio. The deal resulted in the first U.S. dramas to air on broadband in Canada on The CTV Broadband Network. Adding Smith to the list of broadband titles that includes Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and The O.C. represents CTV's commitment to building a dynamic online roster of audience favourites as CTV continues its rollout of Canada's industry-leading broadband service.

These three U.S. Network dramas join more than 100 hours of top Canadian programs also available on demand, including Corner Gas, eTalk, Degrassi, Instant Star, Whistler, W-Five and The CTV National News.

Smith, which stars Ray Liotta, Virginia Madsen, Simon Baker, Amy Smart, Jonny Lee Miller, Franky G, Chris Bauer and Shohreh Aghdashloo, is a serialized drama that delves into the world of high-stakes robberies, where Bobby Stevens (Liotta) finds himself leading a double life as both the leader of a band of thieves who pull off intricate and ingenious jobs and also as a typical nine-to-five, suburban family man. Emmy(r) Award winner John Wells, Chris Chulack, Brooke Kennedy and R. Scott Gemmill are executive producers for John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

From Channel Canada.