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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: The L Word Goes to Whistler, BC

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: The L Word Goes to Whistler, BC

Showtime Networks Films in Destination with Assistance from Canadian Tourism Commission

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The cast and crew of THE L WORD, one of Showtime Networks' most popular original series, shot on location in Whistler, BC Dec. 12-16. Various locations throughout the renowned ski destination will take on a guest-starring role in the final episode of season three which will air on March 26, 2006. The series will keep exploring the evolving relationships of its characters as they pursue adventure and enlightenment on holiday in Canada. The series airs at 10:00 PM ET/PT and stars Jennifer Beals, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Katherine Moennig, Sarah Shahi, Rachel Shelley and Pam Grier, with newest cast members Daniela Sea and Dallas Roberts.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler was temporary home to the cast and will be the setting for numerous interior and exterior scenes. Outside the hotel, the story will wend its way by horse-drawn sleigh across a winter wonderland, swoosh down mountain slopes, ski up to Merlin's cafe and show off the destination from many perspectives including a dramatic look from the aerial cables of Ziptrek Ecotours.

Canada is known as one of the most gay-friendly destinations in the world and Whistler is a location of particular interest because of its annual gay and lesbian ski event Altitude. Whistler is a natural choice for travelers in search of great winter adventure and activities. "We invited the show to take advantage of this dramatic location to create a really different look and experience for this show," said Susan Iris, Vice President U.S., Canadian Tourism Commission. "The L Word(R) viewers, both gay and non-gay, are invited to come up to Whistler and create their own story in a social environment that is welcoming and a physical environment that is inspiring."

THE L WORD(R) is executive produced by Ilene Chaiken through her production company Little Chicken. The series was created by Chaiken and Kathy Greenberg & Michele Abbott and is being distributed internationally by MGM International Television Distribution, Inc.

Industry led, market driven and research based, the Canadian Tourism Commission is a Crown corporation that works in partnership with the private and public tourism sectors to market Canada as a four-season destination. To access research and information focused on and for the tourism industry, please visit http://www.canadatourism.com/. To contact the Canadian Tourism Commission or to plan a visit, log on to http://www.canada.travel/.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM) and FLIX(R), as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME(R) TOO(TM), SHOWTIME(R) SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME(R), SHOWTIME BEYOND(R), SHOWTIME NEXT(R), SHOWTIME WOMEN(R), SHOWTIME FAMILYZONE(R) and TMC XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD(TM), SHOWTIME ON DEMAND(TM) and THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND(TM). SNI is also an owner and manager of SUNDANCE CHANNEL, a venture of NBC Universal, Robert Redford and SNI. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME(R) PPV. Additionally, the advertiser- supported television network SHOWTIME is available in Turkey through a joint venture with UK-based Zone Vision.

Media contacts:
Valerie Edmonds Frank Marchesini
Weber Shandwick Showtime Networks Inc.
(212) 445-8140 (310) 234-5342
vedmonds@webershandwick.comFrank.Marchesini@showtime.net

Marketing contact:
Penny Reiss
Showtime Networks Inc.
(310) 234-5342
Penny.Reiss@showtime.net

Source: Canadian Tourism Commission

CONTACT: Valerie Edmonds, Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8140,
vedmonds@webershandwick.com, Frank Marchesini, Showtime Networks Inc.,
+1-310-234-5342, Frank.Marchesini@showtime.net; Marketing contact: Penny
Reiss, Showtime Networks Inc., +1-310-234-5342, Penny.Reiss@showtime.net

Web site: http://www.canada.travel/
http://www.canadatourism.com/

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