NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ION Life, the country's first television network dedicated to the celebration of a healthy, active and empowered life, has expanded its schedule with six new half-hour series that are set to premiere starting Thursday, September 1. The dynamic programming line-up will include the premieres of new daily half-hour series, lifestyle and personal growth series "Alive & Well," "Style by Jury" and "Killer Comebacks." Also joining the digital network on Saturday, October 1, are extreme sports half-hour series "Drop In," Absolute X" and "Planet X." The announcement was made today by Marc Zand, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisitions and Digital Networks, ION Media Networks.
"These new series perfectly illustrate why ION Life connects so strongly with its passionate audience," says Zand. "Whether it's living a healthier, greener life, or achieving personal goals through an active lifestyle, these positive, fun and inspiring shows will encourage viewers to lead an empowered life."
ION Life's new fall 2011schedule includes (*all times listed are ET):
"Alive & Well" – Premieres Thursday, September 1 at 6AM, 9AM, 1:30PM
"Alive & Well with Michelle Harris" is an award-winning, half-hour television series that fuses healthy, modern, upscale and green living into one magazine-style show. From hybrid cars to healthy travel, from celebrity fitness to exotic spa destinations, from delicious organic food to eco-fashion and green makeovers – Alive & Well is the show that has it all.
"Style by Jury" – Premieres Thursday, September 1 at 9:30AM, 3PM, 3:30AM
Hosted by Brian Turner, "Style by Jury" is a makeover series about creating the best first impression possible. After a revealing judgment by a jury of their peers, makeover candidates are transformed during an intensive seven-day process. A team of experts in image, fashion, hair and make-up, cosmetic dermatology, dentistry and emotional health, show the participants and the viewers how to bring out their best and get that "wow" factor without having to go under the knife. The transformations are amazing and verdicts are overturned after these lucky candidates get the second chance to make a first impression.
"Killer Comebacks" - Premieres Thursday, September 1 at 2PM, 6:30PM, 11PM, 3AM
Making it big in the "hot or not" world of Hollywood is hard. Staying big? Even harder! That's because real success isn't just measured by getting there, it's about staying there. It's also about figuring out how to get back once you've been forced out the door. Few faded television and film stars have careers that bounce back to new heights. A lucky few, however do – and that's what "Killer Comebacks" is all about. Some of celebrity comebacks featured include Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Bateman and Rob Lowe.
"Drop In" – Premieres Saturday, October 1 (late night block)
"Drop In" is the first of its kind - a "free ride" mountain-bike travel extreme series. Audiences experience the behind the scenes life and get to know these two-wheeled athletes who live adventure sports on the edge.
"Absolute X" - Premieres Saturday, October 1 (late night block)
X as in EXTREME. Hosted by Brian Spencer, this high-octane series features never seen before footage of adrenaline junkies pushing the boundaries of insanity including golf carts that ski, wild surf stunts and outrageous flips. The wild, wacky, extreme sports and stunts feature the wildest wipeouts, crashes, and spills ever seen on TV make. "Absolute X" contains heart racing action that will have viewers holding on to the edge of your seats!
"Planet X" - Premieres Saturday, October 1 (late night block)
Hosted by Brian Spencer, "Planet X" offers the best in action, adventure and extreme sports events, and athletes worldwide. "Planet X" features a wide range of extreme sports, including kite surfing, snowboarding, surfing and biking.
For a more detailed schedule of ION Life's fall programming, visit www.ionlife.com
ABOUT ION LIFE
Launched in February 2007, ION Life is the country's first multiple platform network with programming dedicated to the celebration of positive living, which will entertain, inform and inspire viewers to live up to their personal best. ION Life features acclaimed content by leading providers, covering topics such as fitness, diet & nutrition, pro-social and community engagement, travel & adventure, design & décor, and all categories promoting personal growth and achievement. Parent company, ION Media Networks, Inc. owns and operates the nation's largest broadcast television station group and ION Television, which reaches over 99 million U.S. television households via its nationwide broadcast television, cable and satellite distribution systems. It features popular TV series and movies from the award-winning libraries of CBS Television, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures Television, Twentieth Television and Warner Bros., among others. Using its DTV spectrum capacity, the Company also operates the digital TV brand Qubo, the nation's only nationwide over-the-air kids network. For more information, visit www.ionmedia.com.
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