THE MENTALIST Will Air on TNT

[Press Release - TNT]

TNT has acquired exclusive syndication rights to THE MENTALIST from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, commencing in 2012. Currently in its second season on CBS, THE MENTALIST has emerged as one of the hottest shows on broadcast television. The top-rated series was the #1 new program of the 2008-2009 television season among total viewers and households and won the People's Choice Award for Favorite New Drama.

THE MENTALIST will join a TNT lineup that includes many hit acquired series, along with network originals such as The Closer, Saving Grace, HawthoRNe , Leverage and the upcoming Men of a Certain Age. TNT also recently picked up Warner Bros. Television's Southland.

"THE MENTALIST is a terrific show that will be an ideal fit for TNT's already strong lineup," said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. "The early success of the series also indicates THE MENTALIST has a great future."

"Everyone recognized early on that THE MENTALIST was an A-tier drama, the kind of program that would have a profoundly positive effect on its cable licensee," said Ken Werner, president, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. "As a result, the demand for the off-network rights began almost immediately following its debut on CBS last fall and has steadily increased as the show blossomed into a true broadcast hit."

In addition to being a commercial hit, THE MENTALIST is critically acclaimed, with the Television Critics Association nominating the series as Outstanding New Program of the Year. The Washington Post said star Simon Baker was "such a sly and commanding presence that he holds your attention in every scene," while USA Today praised the show as "well-cast, well-written," and Entertainment Weekly declared it "a fun, fast-paced treat."

THE MENTALIST stars Golden Glober and Emmyr nominee Baker as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation ( CBI ) who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor-sharp skills of observation.

Within the Bureau, Jane is notorious for his blatant lack of protocol and his semi-celebrity past as a psychic medium, whose paranormal abilities he now admits were feigned. Jane's role in cracking a series of tough, high-profile cases is greatly valued by his fellow agents. No-nonsense Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney - Prison Break) openly resists having Jane in her unit and alternates between reluctantly acknowledging Jane's usefulness and blasting him for his theatrics, narcissism and dangerous lack of boundaries.

Lisbon's team includes agents Kimball Cho (Tim Kang - Third Watch), Wayne Rigsby (Owain Yeoman - Generation Kill) and rookie member Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti - The O.C.), who all think Jane's a loose cannon but admire his charm and knack for clearing cases.

THE MENTALIST is from Warner Bros. Television and is executive-produced by Bruno Heller (Rome ) and Chris Long (Gilmore Girls).

Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (WBDTD) is one of the leading suppliers of entertainment programming to the domestic television marketplace, distributing first-run syndicated series, off-network television programs and theatrical motion pictures to local broadcast television stations, as well as to pay, cable, satellite and broadcast networks throughout the U.S. WBDTD handles the domestic distribution of television series produced by Warner Bros. Television, Telepictures Productions, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Horizon Television; selected HBO Independent Productions and the Lorimar Television library; current feature films from Warner Bros. Pictures; and the Studio's unmatched motion picture library.

Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) is one of the entertainment industry's most respected providers of original content, producing award-winning drama and comedy series for both broadcast network television and cable. For the 2009-2010 television season, WBTV is producing more than 25 primetime series, with at least one show on each of the five broadcast networks. New programs include the one-hour drama The Vampire Diaries, the #1 show on The CW; one-hour shows Human Target and Past Life for Fox; the hourlong V, Eastwick and The Forgotten, as well as half-hour comedies The Middle and Hank for ABC; and an untitled medical drama from Jerry Bruckheimer Television for midseason on CBS, among others. Continuing programs include TV's #1 comedy among households and total viewers in Two and a Half Men, TV's #1 comedy among adults 18-49 in The Big Bang Theory, the #1 new program of 2008-2009 among households and total viewers in The Mentalist, the Julia Louis-Dreyfus-starring comedy The New Adventures of Old Christine and veteran drama Cold Case for CBS; the #1 new program of 2008
-2009 among adults 18-49 in Fringe for Fox; Chuck for NBC; and Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, Smallville and Supernatural for The CW. WBTV also produces The Closer and Southland for TNT and Nip/Tuck for FX.

TNT, one of cable's top-rated networks, is television's destination for drama and home to such original series as the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; HawthoRNe, with Jada Pinkett Smith; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; Raising the Bar, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; and Dark Blue, starring Dylan McDermott, as well as the newly acquired Southland, from ER creator John Wells. TNT also presents such powerful dramas as Bones, CSI: NY and Numb3rs; broadcast premiere movies; compelling primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awardsr; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is available in high-definition.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

TNT's MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE Preview

Check out this preview for TNT's new series, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE starring Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Andre Braugher.

The show will premiere on December 7 at 10pm on TNT. You can check out the preview and read the synopsis below.

Synopsis: MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE explores the unique bonds of male friendship among three men experiencing the changes and challenges of mid-life. They have been best friends since college but now, in their 40s, are navigating through the second act of their lives. Joe (Romano) is a friendly, slightly neurotic, recently separated father of two who had dreams of being a professional golfer. Now he owns and runs a party store. Terry (Bakula) is a laid-back, handsome actor who seems to breeze through life (and women). Lately, he’s spending more time working as a temp than as an actor. And Owen (Braugher) is an overstressed husband and father of three who endures constant criticism from his father, for whom he works as a car salesman.

These friends face very different challenges. Joe, who currently lives in a hotel, tries to connect with his kids and is dipping his toe in the dating pool, while also struggling with the gambling problem that may have ended his marriage. The unmarried Terry scoffs at domestic issues but sometimes wonders if his own single life is all it’s cracked up to be. Owen does everything he can to climb the sales board at his father’s car dealership and keep his cool over the seemingly endless renovation project in the home he can barely afford. Through it all, these men are there for each other when it counts.

DARK BLUE "Shot in the Dark" Episode 10 (Season Finale)

Watch a sneak of the new series DARK BLUE Episode 10 "Shot in the Dark" airing Wednesday September 16 2009 at 10 PM on TNT.

Also watch any Dark Blue episode that you may have missed here.

Episode Synopsis: DARK BLUE "Shot in the Dark" Episode 10 - Carter is the prime suspect in the killing of an undercover DEA officer, with Jaimie, Ty and Dean as witnesses to the shooting. But Carter’s recollection of the event involves a third person in a blue car, something none of the others remember seeing. Meanwhile, Melissa starts pressuring Ty to leave the undercover unit so they can start a family. And Jaimie’s boyfriend, Scott, gets a new job in San Francisco.

DARK BLUE's Omari Hardwick to Chat Live Online with Fans

[Press Release - Released by TNT]

Omari Hardwick, Co-Star of TNT's Series DARK BLUE, Chats Live Online with Fans Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. (PT) / 2 p.m. (ET)

Season Finale to Air on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)

TNT is giving fans of the fast-paced drama series DARK BLUE the chance to chat online with one of the stars of the series, Omari Hardwick. He will answer questions live via video on the DARK BLUE Facebook page and on TNT.tv at 11 a.m. (PT) / 2 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Fans who visit either the DARK BLUE Facebook page or TNT.tv will have access to participate and interact with Hardwick.

DARK BLUE airs on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) and is a fast-paced, undercover police drama from prolific producer Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Without a Trace) and stars Golden Globe® winner Dylan McDermott (The Practice, TNT's The Grid), Logan Marshall-Green (The O.C.), Omari Hardwick (TNT's Saved) and Nicki Aycox (Supernatural). The series follows the exploits of a crack undercover team of police officers so covert, many of their own colleagues don't even know they are involved. Leading the group is Carter Shaw (McDermott), a deeply wounded character who has lost much of his former life as he struggles to bring down bad guys through complex undercover assignments. His team includes Ty Curtis (Hardwick), a recently married cop who struggles with personal relationships he has developed while undercover; Dean Bendis (Marshall-Green), a shoot-from-the-hip officer whose activities make fellow team members wonder if he has gone over to the bad side; and Jaimie Allen (Aycox), a green patrol cop brought in because of her excellent skill in lying and a shady past.

DARK BLUE "Betsy" Episode 9

Watch a sneak of the new series DARK BLUE Episode 9 "Betsy" airing Wednesday September 9 2009 at 10 PM on TNT.

Also watch any Dark Blue episode that you may have missed here.

Episode Synopsis: DARK BLUE "Betsy" Episode 9 - The team goes after a major smuggler running the biggest ring on the West Coast. In order to get into his operation, Jaimie has to go undercover as her former self, Jaimie Anderson, and hook up with an old acquaintance from her shady past. She also has to ask a favor of her boyfriend, the Assistant District Attorney, to get what the team needs to make their case work.

Directed by Dermott Downs
Written by Matt McGuinness & Eileen Myers
Created by Danny Cannon & Doug Jung

LEVERAGE "The Lost Heir Job" Season 2 Episode 9

Take a first look at LEVERAGE Season 2 Episode 9 "The Lost Heir Job" airing Wednesday September 9 2009 at 9/8c on TNT. This week, a special guest star will join the show: Seven of Nine Jeri Ryan.

Also watch any Leverage episode here.

Episode Synopsis: LEVERAGE "The Lost Heir Job" Season 2 Episode 9 - The Leverage team tries to stop a corrupt lawyer from taking control of his wealthy client’s estate by convincing him that Parker is the man’s long lost daughter.

DARK BLUE "Venice Kings" Episode 8

Watch a sneak of the new series DARK BLUE Episode 8 "Venice Kings" airing Wednesday September 2 2009 at 10 PM on TNT.

Also watch Dark Blue episode here.

Episode Synopsis: DARK BLUE "Venice Kings" Episode 8 - The team inserts itself into a turf war between the Crypts and a new gang, the Venice Kings, who will stop at nothing to take over the heroin market. Dean goes under as a member of the Kings, working with an informer to bring down the new and, according to Carter, far more dangerous gang. Meanwhile, Ty’s troublesome sister needs $7,000, which Ty and Melissa don’t have to give.

LEVERAGE "The Ice Man Job" Season 2 Episode 8

Watch a sneak peek of LEVERAGE Season 2 Episode 8 "The Ice Man Job" airing Wednesday September 2 2009 at 9/8c on TNT.

Also watch any Leverage episode here.

Episode Synopsis: LEVERAGE "The Ice Man Job" Season 2 Episode 8 - With Sophie away, Hardison plays the inside man to take down an unscrupulous diamond merchant. When he overdoes the act, the team finds itself forced to break into the most secure vault in Boston.

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