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[11/06/08 - 12:15 PM] Legend of the Seeker Now Available on Itunes Each original episode from the first season (22 episodes in all) will be available for purchase and download the Monday after its initial weekend broadcast premiere. |
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"LEGEND OF THE SEEKER" NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
New Action-Adventure Epic Fantasy Series Available
For Purchase After Each Initial Broadcast
Burbank, CA � November 5, 2008 � Disney-ABC Domestic Television today announced that "Legend of the Seeker," the new nationally-syndicated epic fantasy series, is available for purchase and download on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com) after each initial broadcast. Each original episode from the first season (22 episodes in all) will be available for purchase and download the Monday after its initial weekend broadcast premiere, and can be purchased for just $1.99 in standard definition; $2.99 in high definition; or a Season Pass is available for $34.99 in standard definition or $49.99 in high definition. From ABC Studios and executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert and distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, the action-adventure series premiered the weekend of November 1st and is the only first-run syndicated series available on the iTunes Store.
"We're excited to offer all of the episodes in their entirety on the iTunes store to our viewers," commented Janice Marinelli, president, Disney-ABC Domestic Television. "In addition to enjoying �Legend of the Seeker' during its regularly scheduled broadcast, fans will now have the opportunity to enjoy these mini-epic adventures where and when they want."
Shot with the exotic and rugged New Zealand landscape as its backdrop, the one-hour action-adventure epic fantasy series is an adaptation of internationally best-selling author Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth book series. "Legend of the Seeker" explores the adventures of woodsman Richard Cypher (Craig Horner, "Monarch Cove" and "Blue Water High"), who discovers that he was born to fulfill a prophecy of becoming a guardian hero to oppressed people. With the help of a mysterious woman named Kahlan (Bridget Regan, "Sex and the City" and "Six Degrees") and a wise old wizard named Zedd (Bruce Spence, "Mad Max 2" and "The Matrix Revolutions"), he must stop a ruthless and bloodthirsty tyrant named Darken Rahl (Craig Parker, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers") from unleashing an ancient evil and enslaving the world.
"Legend of the Seeker" is produced by ABC Studios and is distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Sam Raimi ("Spider-Man," "Spider- Man 2," "Spider-Man 3" and "The Evil Dead"), Rob Tapert ("The Grudge," "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Cleopatra 2525"), Joshua Donen ("The Quick and the Dead"), Ned Nalle (production executive for "Xena: Warrior Princess" and "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys") and Ken Biller ("Star Trek: Voyager" and "Six Degrees") serve as executive producers. "Legend of the Seeker" is broadcast in more than 95 percent of the country, including all of the top 50 markets. The series airs Saturdays and Sundays in national syndication (www.LegendoftheSeeker.com for times and channels).
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[09/02/26 - 12:01 PM] Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of August 24 "Reacher," "Sterling Point," "Off Campus," "Ride or Die," and "The Traitors" led all original series worldwide.
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[09/02/26 - 12:00 PM] Judge Judy Gets Candid About Life and Celebrates 30 Years as a TV Icon During "Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable," A Primetime Special Airing Tuesday, Sept. 22 on CBS This groundbreaking special reveals how the last three decades cemented Judy Sheindlin (aka "Judge Judy") as one of television's most iconic personalities.
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[09/02/26 - 11:31 AM] BritBox Announces "Ludwig" Christmas Special Starring David Mitchell and Sir David Suchet Set in Yorkshire, the 60-minute Christmas episode sees John, Lucy and Henry arrive at a remote Christmas themed hotel for what should have been a much-needed escape, when a sudden blackout turns the festivities into a locked-room murder mystery.
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[09/02/26 - 11:01 AM] "Hell's Kitchen" Is Serving Up a Fiery New 25th Season This Fall with an Ambitious New Class of Chefs, All Under 25! Don't miss the season premiere airing Thursday, September 24 at 8:00/7:00c on FOX and next day Hulu.
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[09/02/26 - 10:23 AM] Video: "Marshals" Season 2 - Official Trailer - CBS Kayce Dutton is back. "Marshals" returns for Season 2, kicking off CBS Premiere Week, Sunday, October 4.
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[09/02/26 - 10:02 AM] Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands & TNT Sports' "Dunkman" to Expand in 2027, Introducing Team Competitions, Junior Division & Global Regional Qualifiers Series The world's first professional dunk league will officially return in 2027, highlighted by an expanded slate of premium events.
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[09/02/26 - 10:00 AM] Video: Starz Releases Explosive Trailer for "S.W.A.T. Exiles" The spin-off of the fan favorite, hit series "S.W.A.T.," raises the stakes of the legacy series, introducing a bold new era.
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[09/02/26 - 09:33 AM] "Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana" Returns For Second Season The three-part second season continues Jinich's journey, inspired by the Pan-American Highway.
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[09/02/26 - 09:31 AM] Drew Binsky Brings His Travels to Netflix September 19 Beginning September 19, members can watch a curated collection pulled from Drew's content library, including his latest episode "Entering The World's Narrowest Island (100 Feet Wide)," with new episodes dropping day-and-date alongside Drew's channels.
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[09/02/26 - 09:16 AM] New Series "Playing with Matches" Pits Undercover Couples Against Each Other In the upcoming unscripted series, a group of undercover couples from all walks of life will compete in the ultimate game of romantic deception.
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[09/02/26 - 09:01 AM] Nimesh Patel Makes His Netflix One-Hour Stand-Up Debut with "Buy the Dip" In this hilarious, no-punches-pulled special, Nimesh takes aim at the absurdity of parenting, the insanity of his Indian family, and the rampant corruption in DC.
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[09/02/26 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Being Heumann" - Official Teaser - Apple TV Judy didn't wait for change. She fought to make it happen.
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[09/02/26 - 08:37 AM] New Mexico State at Florida State Delivers The CW's Most-Watched Sports Broadcast in Network History Viewership peaked at 2.4 million total viewers from 9:15-9:30pm ET as the Florida State Seminoles defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 34-17.
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[09/02/26 - 08:14 AM] Prime Video Reaches Exclusive Agreement with National Hockey League to Provide Local Streaming Coverage for Six Teams Games for defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will be available for in-market fans on Prime Video beginning with 2026-27 season.
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