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Spike TV's first original scripted action-adventure show Blade: The Series drew record ratings for the cable TV network, pulling in 2.5 million viewers, making it the most watched premiere of an original series Spike TV's history.
Rapper Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones is the star of the show, playing the title role as an immortal half-man, half vampire who battles various creatures of the night, who are attempting to take over mankind.
"We promised action and adventure with our first scripted series and really delivered," said Doug Herzog, president, Spike TV. "Our targeted audience of men came through for us with big numbers. Blade: The Series serves as a launch pad for future original scripted shows."
The series also features a supporting cast that includes Jill Wagner, Neil Jackson, Chthon House and Nelson Lee.
Blade: The Series is produced by New Line Television, along with the original producers of the Blade film franchise.
Spike TV is available in more than 90 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks.
Source: allhiphop.com
Rapper Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones is the star of the show, playing the title role as an immortal half-man, half vampire who battles various creatures of the night, who are attempting to take over mankind.
"We promised action and adventure with our first scripted series and really delivered," said Doug Herzog, president, Spike TV. "Our targeted audience of men came through for us with big numbers. Blade: The Series serves as a launch pad for future original scripted shows."
The series also features a supporting cast that includes Jill Wagner, Neil Jackson, Chthon House and Nelson Lee.
Blade: The Series is produced by New Line Television, along with the original producers of the Blade film franchise.
Spike TV is available in more than 90 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks.
Source: allhiphop.com