MANILA, Philippines - Solar Entertainment Corporation brings a whole new approach to drama with its newest channel, JackCITY. JackCITY is a “sidequel” to the popular cable channel JackTV and is a contemporary new addition to the current lineup of free-to-air channels. Bold yet sophisticated, the channel offers a unique mix of drama programs coated with vibrant style tailored for individuals who radiate poise and confidence.
JackCITY puts viewers in the midst of each story and immerses them in programs that will evoke their emotions, engage their interests and reflect their lifestyles. JackCITY appeals to discerning viewers who know what they want when it comes to TV viewing. They enjoy substance and depth in their choice of programming, which ultimately enables them to live vicariously through their favorite shows.
JackCITY’s powerhouse lineup of shows includes a mix of established and well-followed shows, as well as some long-awaited and intriguing new programs. Seen on JackCITY are crime procedural favorites NCIS, Bones, Law & Order: SVU, The Mentalist, Burn Notice, Covert Affairs and White Collar. Also featured are the newly-released comic book-inspired show Arrow and the second season of the fairytale drama Grimm.
The launch of JackCITY also marks the Philippine debut of two fresh and much talked about shows in the US, Elementary and Vegas. A modern-day crime-solving drama inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s renowned fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller as the legendary detective and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson. Watch the duo take on the NYPD’s most challenging cases with the powers of logical reasoning and keen observation every Monday night at 9.
Meanwhile, Vegas boasts the talented cast of Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis and Carrie-Anne Moss in an epic drama inspired by the true story of former Las Vegas sheriff Ralph Lamb, a fourth generation rancher who was tasked to bring order to the town in the ’60s. The show follows Lamb and ruthless Chicago gangster Vincent Savino as they battle for power over a town destined for greatness. Vegas can be seen on JackCITY every Thursday night at 9.
That is, however, not all JackCITY has to offer. This 2013, viewers can expect even more groundbreaking new programs to make their way on to TV screens across the country. New additions include post-apocalyptic drama Revolution, the gripping firehouse series Chicago Fire, the revival of the long-running Ewing family saga Dallas, and pulse-racing serial killer hunt The Following starring Kevin Bacon.