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• ION Television Acquires Off-Network Rights to TNT's Top-Rated Series "Leverage"
  Acquisition Marks ION's First Deal With Successful Independent Producer Dean Devlin and Electric Entertainment
  NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ION Television continues to expand its programming line-up with high-quality content with the acquisition of the popular TNT drama series, "Leverage" from Electric Entertainment. The announcement was made today by Brandon Burgess, CEO, ION Media Networks. ION Television, a top-10 rated network, has licensed the off-network rights to all seasons of "Leverage." The series will begin airing on ION Television in summer 2012.
  "We're pleased to team up with Dean Devlin's Electric Entertainment, which has distinguished itself by providing high caliber theatrical production standards for TV audiences," says Burgess. "Collaborating with both Electric and Turner to support the longevity of a popular original drama, such as 'Leverage,' furthers our strategic goal to be a viable partner for cable network productions."
  "We are thrilled to join forces with ION Television, one of the largest broadcast television station groups in the country. ION's reach of over 99 million homes in the U.S. will ensure the continuation of the show's legacy," says Electric Entertainment Founder Dean Devlin. "We're looking forward to working with such a pioneering and innovative company."
  "Leverage" follows a five-person team: a thief, a grifter, a hacker, a retrieval specialist, and their leader, former insurance investigator Nathan Ford (Academy Award Winner(R) Timothy Hutton), who use their skills to right corporate and governmental injustices inflicted on ordinary citizens. "Leverage," recently picked-up for its fifth season, is executive-produced by Dean Devlin (Independence Day, TNT's The Librarian movie series) and creators John Rogers (Transformers) and Chris Downey (The King of Queens). The series is produced for TNT by Devlin's Electric Entertainment. This season, Leverage has averaged more than 4.8 million viewers, up 10% over season three, with 1.9 million adults 18-49 (+6%) and 2.3 million adults 25-54 (+9%).
  The "Leverage" deal comes on the heels of ION's recent acquisition of cable's other hit series "Psych," "Monk" and "House," signifying ION as a viable after-market platform for cable net productions. The hit series also joins ION Television's primetime schedule of the popular off-net series "Without a Trace," "Criminal Minds," "Ghost Whisperer" and ION's first original police drama "Flashpoint."
  
  

• TNT Adds More Leverage as Hit Caper Series Enjoys Best Season Yet
  TNT has renewed its fast-paced, light-hearted caper drama Leverage for a fifth season, just as the fourth season is shaping up to score the show’s biggest ratings yet. TNT has ordered 15 episodes of Leverage, with the fifth season slated to launch in summer 2012. The series – which centers on a gang of grifters, hackers and thieves out to settle scores against the rich and powerful – currently airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). After the show’s Aug. 28 summer finale, Leverage will return to wrap up its fourth season with new episodes in November and December. Leverage is the latest high-profile series renewal from TNT following new season orders for Rizzoli & Isles, which is running neck-and-neck with
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• Stars of TNT's Hit Series LEVERAGE to Video Chat Live Before All New Episode on July 17
  Before catching a brand new episode of TNT¹s hit series LEVERAGE, fans of the show will have a chance to chat with two of the stars through a live video web chat.
  Series stars Beth Riesgraf, who plays thief Parker, and Aldis Hodge, who plays hacker Hardison will answer questions submitted by fans.
  Live Chat: Sunday, July 17 at 8:30 p.m. (ET)/5:30 p.m. (PT) The live online video chat with Aldis Hodge and Beth Riesgraf will stream on TNT¹s website at http://tnt.tv/chat; TNT¹s mobile site at http://m.tnt.tv ; and the LEVERAGE Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LeverageOnTNT . Fans can submit questions live on TNT.tv, the Leverage Facebook page or on Twitter via the hashtag #LEVCHAT.
  Immediately after the web chat, Beth and Aldis will continue the online experience with fans through live tweets via the hashtag #LEVCHAT during the episode.
  New Episode on TNT: "The Van Gogh Job" ­ Sunday, July 17, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) The LEVERAGE team searches for a lost Van Gogh painting at the center of a World War II love story between a black soldier and the white heiress he was forced to leave behind. Hollywood legend Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple) plays the former soldier, who now stands accused of stealing the priceless work of art. The job hits home for Hardison and Parker, who identify with the two people at the center.
   

• Interview with Timothy Hutton 5/24/10 and Interview with Timothy Hutton and Beth Riesgraf 12/1/10
   

• The cast of TNT's hit LEVERAGE visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square Today, May 17th, 2011 To celebrate the series' fourth season premiering on TNT Sunday, June 26th at 9:00 PM (ET/PT)
  In honor of the occasion the cast (pictured here (l-r) Gina Bellman, Timothy Hutton, David Wicks, Vice President, NASDAQ OMX MarketSite, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, and Aldis Hodge) rang the Closing Bell.
  Very cool photos!
  TNT's hit series LEVERAGE, will return on Sunday, June 26th at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
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• TV show "Leverage" films second day in Vancouver
   

• The entire 'Leverage' cast is now on Twitter
   

• 'Leverage' season 4 news: Con-Con canceled; Leon Rippy cast as nemesis
   

• Timothy Hutton reunites with several extra-'Ordinary People'
   

• Christian Kane Still Considers Himself a Country Music 'Newcomer'
   

• TNT's 'Leverage' Seeking Extras In Portland
   

• ATTENTION "LEVERAGE" FANS! THE DEADLINE TO PUCHASE TICKETS TO CON-CON 2011: AN OFFICAL "LEVERAGE" EVENT IS FAST APPROACHING!
  BUY YOUR TICKETS http://www.leveragefans.com/concon-2011/tickets/ TODAY TO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON A MINUTE OF THE ACTION
  GRIFTERS FLOCK TO PORTLAND, OR FRIDAY, JUNE 3rd - SUNDAY, JUNE 5th
  Last year, the first ever Con-Con drew hundreds of "Leverage" fans to Portland, OR for the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of TNT's hit caper series with the cast and creative minds behind the series at the show's one and only official fan convention.
  This year's event will take place Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5th at the historic Governor Hotel in downtown Portland. To secure a spot at Con-Con 2011, be sure to buy your tickets by Friday, May 6th, 2011 at http://www.leveragefans.com/concon-2011/tickets . Con-Con boasts a series of events, including Q&As with some of the cast of "Leverage"; autograph and photo sessions; an evening reception hosted by TNT and an official banquet, to name a few.
  Cast members - including Academy Award(r) winner Timothy Hutton (Nathan Ford), Beth Riesgraf (Parker), Gina Bellman (Sophie Deveraux), Aldis Hodge (Alec Hardison) and Marc Sheppard (James Sterling) - are scheduled to attend. In addition, executive producer Dean Devlin (producer of Independence Day, The Patriot and The Librarian trilogy) and creators/executive producers John Rogers (Transformers) and Chris Downey (The King of Queens), the creative minds behind the series, are set to be on hand to take part in the festivities.
  The fourth season of "Leverage" is currently in production in the Portland area and will premiere on TNT Sunday, June 26.
  Tickets are available at a variety of levels for all fans. For the latest updates and news about guests, event schedule and location, and also to purchase tickets, please visit www.leveragefans.com . Follow the official Con-Con 2011 on Twitter @ConCon2011.
  Dean Devlin and his team at Electric Entertainment, along with the cast of "Leverage", look forward to hosting Con-Con 2011: An Official "Leverage" Event.
   

• Christian Kane Brings ‘Leverage’ To The ACMs... http://bit.ly/i2YXZe
   

• Official 'Leverage' event planned for Portland
   

• TNT Sets Summer Premieres for THE CLOSER, LEVERAGE, Spielberg's FALLING SKIES and More! http://bit.ly/eNgsHd
   

• TV shows headed to Comic-con (does not mention Leverage, but my guess is that it will be there)
   

• Michael Gladis to Guest Star on Leverage
   

• MetroVino Makes A Scene In TNT's Hit Show Leverage
   
• Christian Kane, 'The House Rules' -- Story Behind the Lyrics
   
• The 8 Stages of Oscar Winners Who Move to TV

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