Orbit revolutionizes TV viewing with exclusive deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution

The deal enriches the enviable array of Western programming on the Orbit network with viewers having exclusive "first see" access to the latest new seasons of action, drama and comedy series and reality shows plus blockbuster movies like Ocean's 12, Troy, Alexander, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Catwoman well in advance of any other broadcaster in the region.

Orbit will broadcast the latest series of EMMY award-winning shows like The Sopranos, The West Wing, ER and Six Feet Under just six months after their release in the United States and more than two years earlier than other broadcasters in the region.

In a novel development for television in the region, the network is launching special Warner Bros.' blocks of primetime programming on its popular America Plus and Super Comedy channels under the banner "First See TV".

The Warner Comedy block will feature the Drew Carey Show and the latest and last season of Friends. Other shows slated for broadcast include the recent smash hits Joey, Two and a Half Men, Johnny Zero and the provocative Nip/Tuck.

The highly acclaimed and compulsively addictive reality TV series Bachelor , Bachelorette and High School Reunion also feature prominently in the schedule.

Ali Ajouz, VP Marketing & PR, Orbit, said: "The success of any pay-television network is in delivering to viewers the very latest, exclusive, award-winning series and movies. This deal with Warner Bros. further demonstrates our total commitment to delivering the very best television entertainment."

Orbit's Senior Vice President of Western Programming and Creative Services Khulud Abu-Homos, added: "This exclusive Warner Bros. First See TV agreement is another exciting addition to the Orbit bouquet. The concept of First See TV is something we intend to honour and we will be announcing more exciting deals in the coming weeks."