Princess Cruises to Show FOX Progamming
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Aug 11, 2010 - 01:17 PM
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Princess Cruises and FOX Television have joined together this summer to premiere two of FOX's fall primetime shows across the line's 17-vessel fleet. Throughout August, passengers on Princess ships will be among the first to view the new programs, "Lone Star" and "Raising Hope" -- the only primetime network television shows to premiere at sea prior to their network debut in September.
Passengers can view the pilot episodes of both shows at special screenings on the ships' Movies Under the Stars poolside screens or in the Princess Theater, and can later also watch the shows on their stateroom televisions. Passengers attending the screenings will also receive a FOX tote bag to use throughout their cruise. In addition, two lucky passengers at each screening will have the chance to win a large tote bag full of FOX items.
"These screenings are an exciting first for us, and we're pleased to partner with FOX to host the first TV screening room' at sea," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "No cruise line has ever offered the opportunity to see primetime premieres a month before they're broadcast at home."
"Princess Cruises is one of the most popular travel and leisure brands in the world, so we're thrilled to give their passengers a first look at our new fall shows this summer," said Laurel Bernard, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Fox Broadcasting Company. "Our provocative new drama Lone Star' and the hilarious fun of Raising Hope' offer Princess Cruises vacationers the ultimate TV getaway."
The two shows premiering onboard are:
LONE STAR premieres Monday, Sept. 20 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The series centers on a charismatic and brilliant schemer -- Robert Allen (newcomer James Wolk) -- who has meticulously constructed two lives in two different parts of Texas. In Houston, he's a devoted husband charming his ultra-wealthy in-laws to cement his position in the rich family business he aims to clean out. More than 400 miles away in the suburban west Texas town of Midland, he lives a second life with his sweet, naïve girlfriend, playing the perfect boyfriend while secretly bilking local investors of their savings.
As he tries to hold his two lives together, while fending off angry investors and the growing suspicions of those around him, Robert puts it all on the line hoping he can beat the odds, leave the schemes behind and keep two separate relationships afloat.
LONE STAR is a production of 20th Century Fox Television, Depth of Field Productions and Keyser/Lippman Productions. The series stars James Wolk, Adrianne Palicki, Eloise Mumford, Bryce Johnson, Mark Deklin, David Keith and Jon Voight, and is written and executive-produced by Kyle Killen. Chris Keyser, Amy Lippman, Kerry Kohansky, Paul Weitz and Peter Horton also serve as executive producers. Marc Webb directed the pilot.
RAISING HOPE premieres Tuesday, Sept. 21 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The half-hour comedy follows the Chance family as they find themselves adding an unexpected new member into their household. At 23 years old, Jimmy Chance (Lucas Neff) is going nowhere in life. He skims pools for a living, parties every night and still lives at home with his family.
Jimmy's life takes a drastic turn after a chance romantic encounter with a wanted felon. Months later, Jimmy learns his one-night stand is pregnant with their baby, and after she gives birth, he is charged with raising their daughter.
RAISING HOPE is produced by Amigos de Garcia Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The series stars Lucas Neff, Garret Dillahunt, Martha Plimpton and Shannon Woodward, and guest-stars Cloris Leachman. The pilot was written by Greg Garcia and directed by Michael Fresco. Garcia serves as executive producer on the series.
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