Global Brings the Heat with #ChicagoFire Online Sneak Peek

Advance screening of new drama now available at GlobalTV.com

Chicago Fire Premieres October 10 - 10pm ET/PT

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TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Global is cranking up the heat with an online preview of its new firefighter drama, Chicago Fire. Boasting a hot, new ensemble cast and high calibre creative team led by Dick Wolf, the much anticipated series gives an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes. Fans can now watch the first episode at GlobalTV.com/chicagofire and on the iOS Global Video app before its world premiere on Wednesday, October 10 - 10pm ET/PT on Global.

"Chicago Fire is an explosive and emotionally charged series, which will capture the hearts of viewers everywhere," said Barb Williams, SVP, Content, Shaw Media. "The sizzling cast already has people abuzz about the premiere, and an advance preview is a surefire way to feed the building curiosity and further generate excitement for the television debut on Global."

The action-driven drama starring Jesse Spencer (House), Taylor Kinney (Vampire Diaries) and David Eigenberg (Sex and the City) follows the everyday heroes of Chicago Firehouse 51. With big reputations and hefty egos at play, coupled with the pressure to perform, there's plenty of guilt and blame to go around when a tragedy claims the life of one of their own. Coping with loss, a grueling schedule and tight quarters, the team's personal relationships are put to the test. While some flames burn out and others sizzle, there will be no shortage of steam inside the firehouse walls. But the complex men and women of the Chicago Fire Department understand one thing - when it's "go-time," they put aside their differences and put everything on the line to save those in distress.

Created by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt (3:10 to Yuma), the series is executive produced by Emmy®-winning Dick Wolf (Law & Order).

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Shaw is a diversified communications and media company, providing consumers with broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Home Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business), satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct) and engaging programming content (through Shaw Media). Shaw serves 3.4 million customers, through a reliable and extensive fibre network. Shaw Media operates one of the largest conventional television networks in Canada, Global Television, and 19 specialty networks including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY and Showcase. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (Symbol: TSX - SJR.B, NYSE - SJR). For more information about Shaw, please visit www.shaw.ca.

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