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LOS ANGELES -HBO and the BBC announced today a co-production deal for
EXTRAS, the hotly anticipated new comedy series from Ricky Gervais and
Stephen Merchant (creators of the Golden Globe-winning BBC comedy series
"The Office"). Currently in production, the six-episode first season
will debut on BBC TWO this summer, with the HBO debut to be announced
when it is confirmed. In an unprecedented deal brokered by BBC Worldwide
Americas, EXTRAS marks the first comedy series co-production of HBO and
the BBC.

"Ricky Gervais is one of the most original comic voices working today,"
noted Carolyn Strauss, president, HBO Entertainment. "HBO is extremely
proud to join with the BBC in bringing his new show to America."

Jon Plowman, head of Comedy Entertainment, BBC, added, "I am thrilled to
be partnering with HBO, an American network renowned for the quality and
originality of its programming. I'm confident that Ricky's new show will
add to their superb lineup."

Ricky Gervais said, "It's an honor to be on the same network that gave
us 'The Sopranos.' They made me an offer I couldn't refuse."

EXTRAS stars Ricky Gervais (star of "The Office") as bitter, aspiring
actor Andy Millman, who gives up his day job to pursue fame in the
movies, only to find he just can't land the big parts. Each episode will
have a different setting and feature cameos by top Hollywood stars,
including Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Stiller, Kate Winslet and Patrick
Stewart. The cast will also feature Stephen Merchant as Millman's agent.

Previous successful co-production partnerships between HBO and the BBC
include the upcoming series "Rome," as well as the HBO Films
presentations "Dirty War" and "The Gathering Storm."

EXTRAS is being written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen
Merchant and executive produced by Jon Plowman.

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