MGM Takes U.S. Rights to New Line Content

LOS ANGELES, October 9: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios has
reached a deal with New Line Television, a division of New Line Cinema, for the
U.S. syndication rights to the independent studio’s motion picture packages and
series programming for the next two years.

David Spiegelman, the senior executive VP of domestic
television distribution and marketing at New Line Television, will continue to
oversee the development and production as well as the acquisition of syndicated
programming for the company. He will also continue to distribute all New Line
product to network, pay, basic cable and VOD/PPV outlets. Spiegelman will work
closely with MGM's executive VP of broadcast strategy, John Bryan, on
syndication sales for New Line TV product.

New Line Television’s slate includes Masterminds from Court TV, which premiered in the U.S.
syndication market last week. MGM will assist New Line Television with
second-year renewals for the popular cable series.