ION TELEVISION ACQUIRES FAN FAVORITE “LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT” FROM NBCUNIVERSAL CABLE & NEW MEDIA DISTRIBUTION

NEW YORK, August 8, 2012 – ION Television continues to strengthen its programming lineup with high-quality content, announcing today the acquisition of the critically-acclaimed series “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” The off-network licensing rights give ION all 10 seasons (195 episodes) of the crime-drama favorite. “‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’ is a proven drama with a long-standing history as part of a highly successful 20-plus year franchise” said Brandon Burgess, CEO, ION Media Networks. “The addition of this popular series to our general entertainment lineup is yet another