'DEA' Hits the Streets of New Jersey for Second Season
Nine New One-Hour Episodes, Produced By Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. In Association With Size 12 Productions
Premiere Starting Tuesday, February 10 At 10:00 PM, ET/PT
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- Spike TV returns to the streets of the
billion dollar illegal narcotics trade, this time in New Jersey, to offer
viewers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA). Produced by Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. in association
with Size 12 Productions, season two of "DEA" premieres on Spike starting
Tuesday, February 10 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).
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"This season of 'DEA' was shot in our own back yard and is packed with
action," said executive producer Al Roker. "We show viewers a side of drug
enforcement and the life of DEA Special Agents that they won't see anywhere
else but on Spike. Don't miss Tuesdays at 10 PM."
This season, Spike was given exclusive access to follow a group of DEA
Special Agents and Task Force Officers in DEA's northern New Jersey
headquarters, based in Newark, as they risk their lives daily in the ongoing
battle against illegal drugs.
After 9/11, many illegal drug dealers left New York City and set up shop
across the river in New Jersey. With an influx of deadly criminals now using
cutting edge weaponry, "DEA" underscores the danger DEA Special Agents
experience on a daily basis in order to do their jobs. The series follows DEA
Special Agents as they work cases ranging from street level dealers up to
cracking international drug syndicates.
Viewers will witness first-hand what it is like for DEA Special Agents to
go out on undercover missions. Spike is there when DEA Special Agents bust
down doors and execute drug raids that put their lives directly in the line of
fire. "DEA" also takes a look at the complex relationship that agents have
with informants, revealing the strange kinship they share with these criminals
who see themselves not as arch enemies, but rather as opponents in the "game"
of the illegal drug trade.
"If you liked the first season of 'DEA,' you'll love the second," said
special agent in charge, Mary Irene Cooper, DEA's Chief of Congressional and
Public Affairs. "Season II delivers more episodes, more action, more dope and
more money than viewers have ever seen before. You'll have a front row seat to
DEA's hard-charging, relentless special agents risking their lives for the
mission. They'll captivate you with their gritty determination and leave you
wanting more."
Spike.com will offer users a preview of the premiere episode of "DEA" in
early February and throughout the season, full episodes will be available at
DEA.Spike.com directly after their on-air debut, along with a sneak peek of
the action in next week's episode. The site will also feature a video
glossary of DEA terminology and procedures that will be illustrated by show
clips featuring the DEA Special Agents themselves, creating a one-stop shop
for insight into the DEA. Users will also be able to send embeddable clips to
their friends and check out video clips of DEA on their mobile phones.
"DEA" averaged 1.3 million viewers for its premiere season (April-May,
2008) and gave the network a 132% increase in viewership in its timeslot.
"DEA" ranked #4 in all of cable in its timeslot among Men 18-34 and 18-49.
"DEA" is produced for Spike by Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. and Size 12
Productions. Executive producers for the series are Al Roker for Al Roker
Entertainment and C. Russell Muth and Hank Capshaw for Size 12 Productions.
Sharon Levy and Tim Duffy are Spike's executives in charge of production.
About Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.:
Formed in 1994, Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. (ARE) is a thriving
multimedia company based in NYC involved in the development and production of
network, cable, home video and public television projects. Al Roker is CEO.
ARE produces programming for a diverse clientele. Recent productions include
"DEA" Season 1 (Spike TV), "My Life in Food" (Food Network), "Al Roker
Reporting" (MSNBC), "Profiles in Courage: A Kennedy Legacy" (NBC Station
Group), "An Honor Deferred" (History Channel), "2007 Reader's Digest National
Word Power Challenge" (NBC), "Inside Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" (NBC),
"Recipe for Success" (Food Network), "Renovate My Place" (TV One), "Roker on
the Road" (Food Network), "Heavyweights" (Food Network), "The 2007 Quill Book
Awards" (NBC), "Diabetes: The Quiet Killer" (NBC), "Brain Attack: A Stroke
Survival Guide" (NBC), "Uncovered: The Hidden Lives of Miss USA" (E!
Entertainment Network), "Meth, Murder & Madness" (Court TV), "Sheila Bridges
Designer Living" (Fine Living), "Tribeca Film Festival: Live From The Red
Carpet" (NBC), "Whoopi Goldberg" (A&E Biography Series), "Going Places" (PBS),
"Intimate Portrait: Judge Judy" (Lifetime), "I Lost It - Primetime Special"
(Discovery Health). For more information, visit www.alrokerentertainment.com.
About Size 12 Productions:
Size 12 is a full service production company with more than thirty years
of television experience of Hank Capshaw and C. Russell Muth. The company
produces process-centric, documentary style reality programming focusing on
emotions, humor, family dynamics and the pathos of everyday lives. Size 12
harnesses the creative talents behind such hit series as "American Chopper,"
"American Hot Rod," "American Casino" and "Dirty Jobs," among many other hours
of network and basic cable programming.
About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 97.7 million homes and is a division of MTV
Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the
world's leading creators of programming and content across all media
platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for
up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike
TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.
SOURCE Spike TV
CONTACT:
Debra Fazio-Rutt of Spike TV, +1-212-767-8649
debra.fazio@spiketv.com
or
Garrison Courtney of DEA, +1-202-307-2402
Garrison.K.Courtney@usdoj.gov
or
Tom Chiodo of Rubenstein Communications for
Al Roker Entertainment, Inc., +1-212-843-8289, tchiodo@rubenstein.com
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