Soapnet Acquires The O.c. And One Tree Hill For April Premiere

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SOAPnet has made a deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution to acquire the rights to all four seasons of The O.C. and all four seasons of One Tree Hill, both hit drama series from Warner Bros. Television, Deborah Blackwell, General Manager, SOAPnet, announced today.

"The O.C. and One Tree Hill will resonate with our viewers and live perfectly alongside the top five rated daytime soaps and our other acquired primetime dramas," said Blackwell. "We continue to enjoy partnering with Warner Bros. to bring our viewers the best in primetime soaps."

"We are thrilled to be in business with SOAPnet on both The O.C. and One Tree Hill, two series that have been magnets for the young female demo throughout their four seasons on broadcast television," said Eric Frankel, President, Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution. "These shows are a perfect fit for SOAPnet, and we look forward to their premiere—and ratings success—in April."

"The O.C." and "One Tree Hill" will air Monday-Friday, beginning April 9. The O.C. will air at 6PM, One Tree Hill at 5PM. SOAPnet's number 1 acquired soap with women 18-34, Beverly Hills 90210, will lead into both new series at 3PM and 4PM.