Canadian version of Deal Or No Deal

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A Global Television primetime exclusive - Global Television to produce five special episodes of smash hit "Deal Or No Deal" with host Howie Mandel on location in Toronto

Network announces agreement with Endemol USA

Fans nationwide get a chance to 'deal' for million dollar grand prize

TORONTO, October - Global Television has confirmed an agreement with Endemol USA to produce a Canadian version of the international hit, "Deal or No Deal."

Five special editions of Canada's favourite primetime gamer will be produced on-location in Toronto, in January 2007.

Produced expressly for Global Television by Insight Productions and Endemol USA, the 5 hour-long episodes will be broadcast exclusively in Canada.

Airing on Global Television in the Spring of 2007, the special series - led by Host Howie Mandel - will bring all the thrills and excitement of the "Deal or No Deal" experience direct to its most loyal fans, right here at home.

"We're delighted to confirm we're bringing this high-profile format deal to Canada," said Barbara Williams, senior vice president of programming and production for CanWest MediaWorks.

"Every aspect of the project and the production - from the creation of the dynamic 'Deal or No Deal' on-air signature look, to opening up an opportunity for Canadians nationwide to get involved in the fun - is a challenge that we are eager to take on, and one that's sure to generate buzz with audiences and industry alike."

Details on casting, related contesting, and the opportunity to be part of the studio audience for the special Canadian 5-night engagement will be revealed in the days to come.

"'Deal or No Deal' is one of Endemol's top grossing formats and an instant hit wherever it airs," said Endemol USA President, David Goldberg.

"We're thrilled about our partnership with Global Television, and that Canadians will now have their own version," Goldberg said.

"Howie Mandel has proven to be a terrific host of the U.S. version of 'Deal or No Deal' and I am quite confident that he will be equally successful in Canada, his native country," he said.

"Deal or No Deal" with Host Howie Mandel airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern Time/Pacific Time on Global Television.

The Global Television network is owned by CanWest MediaWorks Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global Communications Corp, (CanWest) (NYSE: CWG; TSX: CGS and CGS.A, CanWestGlobal.com).

CanWest, an international media company, is Canada's largest media company.

In addition to owning Global Television, CanWest is Canada's largest publisher of daily newspapers, and also owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in conventional television, out-of-home advertising, specialty cable channels, web sites and radio networks in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Endemol USA is a leading producer of television programming specializing in reality and non-scripted genres for network and cable television.

The company produces the break-out hits "Deal or No Deal", "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", "Fear Factor" and "Big Brother", as well as "1 vs. 100", which NBC recently picked up for an additional 10 episodes.

Endemol USA also produces extensive content and editorial services to support online and wireless platforms.

Endemol USA is a division of Endemol Holding, a prominent international content developer, producer and distributor of television and online programming.

The company, headquartered in the Netherlands, has subsidiaries and joint ventures in twenty-one countries, including the major European markets, the U.S., South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Australia.

Endemol Entertainment is a fully owned subsidiary of telecommunications giant Telefsnica S.A., one of the largest companies in Spain.

Insight Production Company Ltd. is firmly established as one of Canada's foremost television producers in comedy, variety, drama, music, documentaries and sports.

Since 1979, Insight headed up by John Brunton and Barbara Bowlby has become an industry leader in the creative development, financing and production of highly rated television programs in every genre.

It has been recognized for its reputation for quality as the recipient of numerous International awards, including 59 Gemini Awards.

The company has created thousands of hours of groundbreaking television that continues to be broadcast over major networks worldwide.

Recent hits include "Canadian Idol", Canada's homegrown version of the hugely successful international format, now entering its fifth season; the JUNO Awards, which plays a key role in the Canadian music industry, and "Falcon Beach", a sexy relationship drama series sold in over 30 countries worldwide.

For more information, visit InsightTV.com.

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