Showtime has ordered a fifth season of its hit drama series "The L Word," it
was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, President of Entertainment,
Showtime Networks Inc. Twelve new episodes are set to begin production this
summer and premiere on Showtime sometime in early 2008. The series was
recently nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
"'The L Word' is a signature franchise for us and one of our most popular
series," says Greenblatt. "This season's guest star Cybill Shepherd and new
series regular Marlee Matlin are indicative of the show's great quality.
With our launch of OurChart.com (a social networking site that grew directly
out of 'The L Word'), and the show's growing popularity in Second Life, this
series goes well beyond the boundaries of a mere television show. Since its
launch in 2004, the zeitgeist has never been the same."
"The L Word," which premiered its fourth season on January 7th, is one of
Showtime's most popular series, generating a large and loyal audience, as
well as critical praise for its provocative, sexy storylines, the principal
cast and for being a magnet for celebrated directors and guest stars.
Premiering Sundays at 10 p.m. PT/ET with several multi-plays during the week
and available on the ever-growing Showtime on Demand, the groundbreaking
series follows a group of Los Angeles-based friends as they navigate
careers, families, friendships, inner-struggles and romantic entanglements.
Since its debut in January 2004, "The L Word" has become part of American
popular culture, spawning dedicated fan websites and blogs, along with
ancillary products such as "The L Word"-branded perfume, jewelry and books.
"The L Word" is executive produced by Ilene Chaiken through her production
company Little Chicken Inc. The series was created by Chaiken and Kathy
Greenberg & Michele Abbott and is being distributed internationally by MGM
International Television Distribution, Inc.
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