Wednesday, December 06, 2006

BRITAIN′S NEXT TOP MODEL Coming to America - To Air On The CW

Two Specials Featuring BRITAIN′S NEXT TOP MODEL

Cycles 1 &Amp; 2 To Air In December

The CW will give American viewers a holiday treat this December with two specials featuring great moments from the first two cycles of Britain's Next Top Model, the popular U.K. series based on Tyra Banks′ original smash hit, America′s Next Top Model.

Next Top Model: British Invasion airs Wednesday, December 13 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) and Next Top Model: British Invasion 2 airs Wednesday, December 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW. Much like the original America Next Top Model, cameras capture each moment as participants are asked to demonstrate both inner and outer beauty while mastering complicated catwalks, intense physical fitness, fashion photo shoots, publicity skills and challenges, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance.

Next Top Model: British Invasion encompasses the best moments of the show′s premiere cycle. Judges include ex-supermodel Lisa Butcher, model Marie Helvin and hair/make-up agency owner Jonathan Phang, who critique and guide twelve aspiring models from all over the U.K.

Next Top Model: British Invasion 2 features the second cycle and introduces two new judges, including host and British cover girl/superstar Lisa Snowdon, international model Paula Hamilton, who appear along with returning judge Jonathan Phang. The model wanabees are surprised with intense photo shoots and tough competitions.

An encore performance of Next Top Model: British Invasion will air Sunday, December 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET), and an encore of Next Top Model: British Invasion 2 will air Sunday, December 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

Britain′s Next Top Model is part of an exclusive UK format deal between LIVINGtv and CBS Paramount International Television. The show is based on the format from the hit U.S. series, America′s Next Top Model, the number one show on The CW network.

America′s Next Top Model is created by world-renowned supermodel Tyra Banks. Banks also serves as executive producer of the series with Ken Mok and Anthony Dominici. America′s Next Top Model is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions. There are currently 15 local versions, including Britain, Australia, Germany, Russia, China, Canada, France, Hungary, Czech Republic, Holland, Philippines, Thailand, Norway, Turkey and Brazil.