ICE ICE SISTO!

- AT&T* AUDIENCE Network today announced the cast for its new original series, "ICE" from global independent studio Entertainment One (eOne) and Antoine Fuqua'sFuqua Films.

Ten hour-long episodes are currently in production in Vancouver. They will air in 2016 exclusively on bothDIRECTV and AT&T U-verse.  

Joining the "ICE" cast are Cam Gigandet ("The Magnificent Seven," "The Twilight Saga" franchise), Jeremy Sisto ("Law and Order," "Suburgatory"), Ray Winstone ("The Departed"), Judith Shekoni ("Heroes Reborn," "The Twilight Saga" franchise) Raymond Barry ("Training Day"), and Donald Sutherland ("The Hunger Games" franchise).

"ICE" is a high-impact, serialized crime drama that follows the Green Family, as they plunge into the underbelly of the Los Angeles diamond trade. Jake (Gigandet) and Freddy (Sisto) are half-brothers brought together by their father Isaac (Barry), the patriarch behind G&G Diamonds and their uncle Cam (Winstone). After wildcard Freddy kills a prominent diamond dealer, his brother Jake must bail him out and save the family business from a crime lord of the Los Angeles diamond trade (Shekoni). Jake must endure all of this while maneuvering amongst jewelry thugs, blood diamond deals, false certificates, the Feds, and Pieter Van De Bruin (Sutherland), a ruthless Afrikaanz diamond merchant who now heads up an Antwerp-based diamond cartel with the same cutthroat skills he applied as a surgeon in the South African armed forces.

Antoine Fuqua ("The Magnificent Seven," "The Equalizer," "Training Day") is directing the first episode and serves as executive producer. The original series is written and executive produced by Robert Munic("Fighting," "The Cleaner"). eOne produces the show in association with AT&T and also controls international rights to the series.

"ICE" builds on AT&T's relationship with eOne, which serves as the studio on AUDIENCE Network's dynamic series "YOU ME HER" and "ROGUE".

AUDIENCE Network offers a compelling lineup of original, provocative content. Its growing slate of critically acclaimed original series includes:

• MMA drama "KINGDOM," starring Frank Grillo and Nick Jonas
• "Poly-romantic" comedy "YOU ME HER" starring Greg Poehler, Rachel Blanchard and Priscilla Faia
• Suspense-drama "ROGUE," starring Cole Hauser, Meaghan Rath and Ashley Greene

DIRECTV and U-verse customers can find the AUDIENCE Network on U-verse Channel 1114 and DIRECTV Channel 239. They can also live stream it on the DIRECTV App and U-verse App for smartphones and tablets, directv.com and uverse.com.

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TRASHY MMA SHOW KINGDOM, RENEWED FOR THIRD SEASON.

AT AND T AUDIENCE Network® has picked up a 3rd season of the hit show "KINGDOM." This follows a successful 2nd season of the critically acclaimed drama series. 

The "KINGDOM" cast features Frank Grillo ("Captain America"), Kiele Sanchez ("The Purge"), Matt Lauria("Friday Night Lights"), Jonathan Tucker ("Parenthood"), Nick Jonas, Joanna Going ("House of Cards") and Natalie Martinez ("Secrets and Lies").  Creator, writer and showrunner Byron Balasco serves as executive producer. "KINGDOM" is produced by Endemol Shine Studios.  

"The success of season 2 of KINGDOM proves how captivating this series is and how viewers have invested and connected with the characters' lives," said Christopher Long, senior vice president, Original Content and Production, AT&T. "Byron Balasco has been at the helm of this gritty mixed martial arts family drama since its inception and has showcased heart wrenching topics that no other show on television has had the strength to touch.  We couldn't be happier to have Byron on for another season and have no doubt that he will create a compelling storyline that no one will forget."

"KINGDOM is a very special series with exceptional writing and leadership from Byron Balasco and one of the most talented top-to-bottom ensemble casts in all of television," says Endemol Shine Studios President Sharon Hall. "We're thrilled to extend our partnership with the team at AT&T AUDIENCE Network and deliver a 3rd season of a series that both critics and viewers globally have enthusiastically embraced."  

"I'm beyond grateful to AT&T and to Endemol Shine for allowing us to continue on," said Balasco. "I am in awe of this incredible cast and inspired by the craft and creativity of my crew. We love making the show and feel like we've only scratched the surface. We're already back to work. Scripts are being written. Blood is being shed."

Season 2 continued to put up a fight with all of its players, throwing them back in the ring. In the first half of the 2nd season, troubled brothers Ryan and Nate's discovery of their drug-overdosed mother, Christina, puts them back in a whirlwind where their brotherly bond is placed in the forefront. Alvey, concerned that Nate will not find his rhythm as an MMA fighter, is blinded by his failing relationship with Lisa and the loss of their infant son. Ryan accepts a challenge that will test not only his physical endurance but also his relationship with his best friend. Nate is eager to get back into the cage to prove that he has what it takes to make it as a fighter. Jay faces another opportunity to defend his lightweight title despite his battle with addiction. Lisa's return puts both Alvey and the Navy St. MMA gym at stake.

During the 2nd half of season 2, which is currently airing on AUDIENCE Network every Wednesday 9 p.m. ET/PT, boundaries and relationships are being tested. Nate is ready to return to the cage to prove that he's still a viable fighter. Ryan continues to demonstrate his dominance at the gym while Nate attempts to drag Jay away from his new life with Ava. Alicia faces a career-defining decision that will alter her relationships with everyone at the gym. Alvey is stuck in a predicament with his connection with Roxanne and Lisa's return to Los Angeles.  Strength and stamina are put to the ultimate test when Jay and Ryan are faced with a rematch, fighting for the title of the lightweight belt.

"KINGDOM" is distributed internationally by Endemol Shine International.

AT&T AUDIENCE Network is available on DIRECTV Ch. 239 or U-verse TV Ch. 1114 and via live streaming on the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.