How to apply to be on the Canadian Deal or No Deal

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GLOBAL TELEVISION

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Global Television announces contestant application details for exclusive Canadian edition of "Deal or No Deal" with host Howie Mandel

TORONTO, Oct. 31 - Global Television has announced that the application process to become a contestant on the Special Canadian editions of Deal or No Deal will open today Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at noon ET.

At that time, fans nationwide can go direct to GlobalTV.com to fill in the official application form - and submit it either electronically or by mail - before the official closing deadline of Friday, November 17 2006 at midnight ET.

"We're looking for the country's most funloving, adventurous Deal or No Deal fans to get on board now and apply at GlobalTV.com," said Barbara Williams, senior vice president of programming and production for CanWest MediaWorks. "Throughout Canada, lives are going to change forever.... we're thrilled to be making that happen."

The Global Television network confirmed this critically acclaimed, first-of-its-kind agreement with Endemol USA and Insight Productions early last week - positioning the delivery of five special editions of Canada's favourite primetime gamer, to be taped on-location in Toronto, in January 2007.

Produced expressly for Global Television by Insight Productions and Endemol USA, the five hour-long episodes will be broadcast exclusively in Canada.

Airing on Global Television in the spring of 2007, the special series - led by Host Howie Mandel - will bring all the action of the Deal or No Deal experience direct to its most loyal fans, right here at home.

Fans can stay tuned to Global Television and GlobalTV.com in the days to come for up-to-the-minute information on contests, studio audience tickets and more.

Deal or No Deal with host Howie Mandel airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Global Television.

The Global Television network is owned by CanWest MediaWorks Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global Communications Corp, (CanWest) (NYSE: CWG; TSX: CGS and CGS.A, CanwestGlobal.com).

CanWest, an international media company, is Canada's largest media company.

In addition to owning Global Television, CanWest is Canada's largest publisher of daily newspapers, and also owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in conventional television, out-of-home advertising, specialty cable channels, Web sites and radio networks in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Endemol USA is a leading producer of television programming specializing in reality and non-scripted genres for network and cable television.

The company produces the break-out hits Deal or No Deal, Extreme Makeover: Home
Edition, Fear Factor and Big Brother, as well as 1 vs. 100, which NBC recently picked up for an additional 10 episodes.

Endemol USA also produces extensive content and editorial services to support online and wireless platforms.

Endemol USA is a division of Endemol Holding, a prominent international content developer, producer and distributor of television and online programming.

The company, headquartered in the Netherlands, has subsidiaries and joint ventures in twenty-one countries, including the major European markets, the U.S., South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Australia.

Endemol Entertainment is a fully owned subsidiary of telecommunications giant Telefonica S.A., one of the largest companies in Spain.

Insight Production Company Ltd. is firmly established as one of Canada's foremost television producers in comedy, variety, drama, music, documentaries and sports.

Since 1979, Insight headed up by John Brunton & Barbara Bowlby has become an industry leader in the creative development, financing and production of highly rated television programs in every genre.

It has been recognized for its reputation for quality as the recipient of numerous international awards, including 59 Gemini Awards.

The company has created thousands of hours of groundbreaking television that continues to be broadcast
over major networks worldwide.

Recent hits include Canadian Idol, Canada's homegrown version of the hugely successful international format, now entering its fifth season; the JUNO Awards, which plays a key role in the Canadian music industry, and Falcon Beach, a sexy relationship drama series sold in over 30 countries worldwide.

Visit Insight at InsightTV.com.

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