Body of Proof to Debut in Europe Ahead of U.S. Launch

ROME/MADRID/LONDON: The Walt Disney Company is rolling out the highly anticipated crime procedural Body of Proof across Europe ahead of its launch on ABC in the U.S.

The series, which stars Desperate Housewives‘ Dana Delany, will launch in January and February 2011 across Italy on Fox, in Spain on Cuatro and Fox, and in Hungary on Story4. Further early international launches are still being confirmed. The show will then follow with a debut in the U.S. on ABC later in the season.

Catherine Powell, the senior VP and general manager of media distribution at The Walt Disney Company EMEA, said: “Body of Proof has generated buzz from pilot stage, and in response to client demand, we’re pleased to be bringing it to international viewers so early. Over the past few years, we have been working with our partners to create and trial innovative windowing opportunities to air programming on earlier and more convenient platforms, and to offer consumers legitimate, flexible ways in which to enjoy must-see programming.”