Bangkok--Mar 31--Total Quality PR
AXN (Ch.19, UBC), the heart of action and adventure television, is premiering the newest and one of the most anticipated new series — CSI: NY. Inspired by the #1 drama series, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and backed by one of Hollywood’s hottest producer, CSI: NY will offer viewers a chance to see New York in a whole different light through the eyes of a new team of investigators. The new series, CSI: NY, debuts across East Asia on Tuesday 5 April, 9.00pm*, FIRST and EXCLUSIVELY on AXN!
Nominated this year for the People’s Choice Award for Favorite New Drama Series, CSI: NY promises the same excitement and quality that AXN viewers have come to expect of the CSI franchise.
“True to our campaign tagline, 3 Cities, 3 CSI Teams, 1 Channel — AXN: The Home of CSI, viewers can expect a big treat to catch the entire franchise in April on AXN. The CSI franchise has a huge fan base of about 25 million viewers on AXN across Asia. Given that New York is a mega city with such rich potential for a good storyline, we expect CSI: NY to increase our fan base,” said Mr. Ricky Ow, General Manager of SPE Networks — Asia. “The cinematic feel of CSI: NY makes the experience all the more engaging and thrilling, much like watching a movie.”
“With the powerful combination of a successful formula set in exciting New York and an award-winning actor in Gary Sinise, CSI: NY is definitely a must-watch and not to be missed on AXN Asia,” added Mr. Ricky Ow.
Gary Sinise, an Academy Award nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role as Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, and a Golden Globe Award winner for his role in Truman, leads in the new series which is a lot more personal, with more insight into the characters and their personal lives. He plays Detective Mack "Mac" Taylor, an ex-Marine who lost his wife in the 9/11 disaster.
Starring opposite him as his partner is Melina Kanakaredes, who is best known for her portrayal as Dr. Sydney Hansen in the critically acclaimed television series Providence. She plays Detective Stella Bonasera, who is a workaholic and shares the same passion for her job.
Viewers can continue to expect high-tech computer sleuthing, microscoping close-ups of DNA strands and the human anatomy, and the use of advanced forensic techniques in the show — such are the distinct features that has set CSI apart form the other crime shows and has garnered such huge loyal following over the years.
*CSI: NY premieres Tuesday 5 April at 9pm, only on AXN. Rebroadcasts are on Wednesdays at 1am & 12noon, Saturdays at 9am and Sundays 5am and 2pm.
AXN Asia
Delivering top rated series, blockbuster features, adventure-reality and first-run lifestyle sports programming, AXN is a leading international television destination among young adults 18-34. AXN is seen in 46 countries across Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, and is part of Sony Pictures Television International’s diverse portfolio of over 35 global networks. Sony Pictures Television International is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
AXN Asia is available to more than 31 million households 24-hours daily throughout Asia in Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, South Korea, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Maldives, Mongolia and in hotels and VIP compounds in China. AXN can also be seen in 40 million cable television households on time-block basis in China. More information about AXN Asia can be found online at www.axn-asia.com.
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