theScore® Brings HBO Series Eastbound & Down to Canadian Sports Fans

Posted June 15, 2011

Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) home of theScore Television Network, theScore.com, ScoreMobile® and theScore Satellite Radio, today announces the addition of the hit HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down to its programming line-up.

The story of Kenny Powers, a former star pitcher whose arrogance and bad behavior knocked him out of Major League Baseball, Eastbound & Down is a hilarious, no holds barred comedy that takes viewers on Powers’ journey as he struggles to get back in the game.

Starring comedian/actor Danny McBride, directed by David Gordon Green and Jody Hill, written by Shawn D. Harwell & Jody Hill & Danny McBride, and with a star-studded line up of executive producers including Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy, Eastbound & Down has become a hit since its launch on HBO in 2009.

“We’re really excited about adding Eastbound & Down to our line-up,” says Greg Sansone, Vice President, Television, Score Media Inc. “I really think our viewers will enjoy watching Kenny Powers’ hilarious path to self-destruction.”

For more information on Eastbound & Down, visit: http://www.hbocanada.com/eastboundanddown/

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