More Originals for ReelzChannel

ALBUQUERQUE: On the heels of announcing the addition of World Without End and XII to its slate, ReelzChannel has unveiled three more originals: the period mini-series Barabbas, the reality show Beverly Hills Pawn and the Canadian drama Bomb Girls.

Barabbas, to be shot on location in Tunisia, is based on the novel by Par Lagerkvist, exploring the story of a man whose life was spared because of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is produced by the Italian outfit Compagnia Leone Cinematografica.

Beverly Hills Pawn is the first series to come out of the network’s development deal with Asylum Entertainment. It focuses on Beverly Hills pawn shop owner Yossi Dina.

Bomb Girls, a Canadian period drama recently renewed by Global Television, comes from Muse Entertainment Enterprises, whose The Kennedys was picked up by ReelzChannel after HISTORY dropped out of the series.

"REELZ is a network on the move with year to year prime time growth that no cable network could top," said Stan E. Hubbard, the CEO of ReelzChannel. "We’re excited keep investing in our momentum for the benefit of our viewers, advertisers and distributors, packing our fall schedule with big stories, compelling and unforgettable characters and our first foray into reality programming. "With each new series, we’ll showcase our network’s TV About Movies approach with more original programming to take viewers behind the scenes of our series, into the careers of the casts and creators and deep into the vast world of movies that are inspired by the timeless intrigue of politics and religion, the lives of the rich and famous, and life during wartime."