Cancelled FOX Sitcom Secures Online, HD and Basic Cable Slots

LOS ANGELES/REDMOND/DENVER, July 26: FOX’s Emmy-winning
sitcom Arrested Development, which was
cancelled after three critically acclaimed seasons, will soon be available
online, in high definition and on basic cable, via deals with MSN, HDNet and
G4.

"We're thrilled that this groundbreaking,
critically-acclaimed show will find an entirely new audience through a variety
of complementary platforms—from rich media, to hi-def TV to cable,"
said Peter Levinsohn, the president of Fox Digital Media. "This is the
first time a series has been licensed to three platforms simultaneously, a
testament to the explosion of the aftermarket for high-end content. We're
actively developing this exciting new arena with partners like MSN, HDNet and
G4."

Produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television and Imagine
Entertainment, Arrested Development
revolves around Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) who is doing his best to maintain
the family business after his father, George Bluth (Jeffrey Tambor), is locked
up for fraud.

MSN will have the exclusive portal rights to syndicate the
show for a three-year term. As part of the pact, MSN will produce and launch
interactive entertainment elements around the show. Later this year, all
episodes of Arrested Development will be
streamed for free on MSN Video. Ad opportunities will include display and
streaming video plus sponsorship packages incorporating MSN media and
in-content integration.

HDNet will have exclusive HD television access to the series
for three years. The channel will begin airing episodes in September. G4,
targeting the male 18-34 audience, has acquired the basic cable rights for the
series for three years. The show launches on G4 in October.