Two new diginets: Escape and Grit

[crackedscreen]

http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/75288/two-new-diginets-to-launch-this-summer

Escape will target women 25-54 with programming that it's calling “daring, sexy and anchored in stories of crime and mystery.” The network's mix of theatrical motion pictures and off-net series will emphasize heroines and heroes that slip away from pursuit or peril, while providing viewers themselves the opportunity to escape from their daily lives.

With a heavy focus on western and war genres, action-oriented Grit will be a new television brand built around the classic male hero archetype. Featuring stars like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Chuck Norris, the network will reach men 25-54 with theatricals and off-network series.

Launching this summer on Univision stations.

 

[umfan]

Is there really enough programming in each genre to build an entire network around? I wish them well, and wouldn't mind having Grit in Detroit, but I see both of these straying into broader programming pretty quickly.

 

[ansky212]

Escape sounds like yet another outlet to air Law and Order reruns.

 

[umfan]

Of the SVU variety. Hargitay is my least favorite actress.