CBS Paramount's 'Survivor: Cook Islands' To Be Available on PPV

Daily News Saturday, September 16, 2006

CBS Paramount International Television and Bell ExpressVu have reached
an agreement to offer
SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS on pay-per-view in Canada, marking the first
major U.S. studio PPV agreement for one of its current primetime
series. The deal was
jointly announced today by Armando Nunez, Jr., President, CBS Paramount
International Television and Gary Smith, President, Bell ExpressVu.

In making the announcement Nunez, commented, "CBS Paramount is pleased
to partner with Bell ExpressVu in this unprecedented deal. This is the
first
pay-per-view deal we've announced to make SURVIVOR available on this
new platform, providing more opportunities for viewers to see and stay
with the
show."

"Bell ExpressVu is proud to be the first ever to make SURVIVOR: COOK
ISLANDS available on pay-per-view," said Gary Smith, President, Bell
ExpressVu. "Working with CBS Paramount to bring this world-class show
to Canadians coast-to-coast, is another example of how Bell ExpressVu
continues
to lead the industry by delivering the very best in content, choice and
viewer flexibility."

This is the first time in Canada a U.S. network television series can
be seen the next day on pay-per-view. In addition, "Survivor Rewind,"
which includes the most recent four episodes, will be available
back-to-back. Subscribers will be able to watch commercial-free
episodes.

Taylor...

Bell ExpressVu to offer Survivor: Cook Islands on Pay-Per-View

Posted by: RAD on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 06:28 PM

Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. There's been a lot of buzz around the
upcoming season of Survivor: Cook Islands and it's sure to be the
subject of choice around the water cooler this Fall. Regardless of
whether you're a long time fan or a newcomer to the series, there are
bound to be moments that Canadians won't want to miss. And thanks to
Bell ExpressVu, Canadians from coast-to-coast won't have to.

For the first time ever, a major TV series will be available
immediately on pay-per-view. Episodes of Survivor: Cook Islands will be
aired commercial-free, every hour on the hour on Fridays this season
for $0.99. In addition, ExpressVu will also be offering Survivor Rewind
- a chance for fans to catch up on the most recent episodes [up to four
shows] on Wednesdays prior to new episode debuts on Thursdays.

This new convenient customer offering is another example of how Bell
ExpressVu continues to lead by delivering world-class content to
Canadians - in a way that's flexible and personal. If you're interested
in learning more about this entertainment first, please don't hesitate
to contact me directly.
Keep your torch lit.