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‘Deal Or No Deal’ Canada

TORONTO – CanWest MediaWorks is pleased to announce broadcast details surrounding its powerhouse production, Deal or No Deal Canada. The hotly anticipated Canadian run of the hit series – led by host Howie Mandel – premieres Sunday, February 4th immediately following Global’s telecast of Super Bowl XLI (approximate airtime 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT).

Following the debut episode on North America’s biggest broadcast night, Deal or No Deal Canada will continue its special run Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning February 8th.

Produced expressly for Global Television by Insight Production Company Ltd. and Endemol USA, the five hour-long episodes will be broadcast exclusively in Canada. The special series will bring all the action of the ‘Deal or No Deal’ experience direct to its most loyal fans, right here at home.

“The Super-Sunday premiere of Deal or No Deal Canada is the perfect way to kick off the new year,” said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production for CanWest MediaWorks. “We’re delighted that fans have been with us every step of the way – from the overwhelming number of contestant applications to our cross-Canada open casting calls for our ‘Fabulous Five’ model search. Now, the adventure continues, as we deliver Canada’s most anticipated broadcast event in one of television’s most coveted timeslots.”

‘Deal or No Deal Canada’ Tuning Guide

Sunday, February 4th  Deal or No Deal Canada Episode #1

Immediately following Super Bowl XLI

(approx 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)

Thursday, February 8 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT  Deal or No Deal Canada Episode #2

Thursday, February 15 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT  Deal or No Deal Canada Episode #3

Thursday, February 22 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT  Deal or No Deal Canada Episode #4

Thursday, March 1 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT  Deal or No Deal Canada Episode #5