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Irish star's US sci-fi series delayed

O'Mara (with wife Paige Turco) - Dublin-born actor stars in Terra Nova
O'Mara (with wife Paige Turco) - Dublin-born actor stars in Terra Nova

'Terra Nova', the new sci-fi adventure series starring Irish actor Jason O'Mara, has been moved back in US network Fox's schedule.

The series, which is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, was originally set to air as part of the 2010-2011 season but has now been moved back to the autumn of 2011 with a special preview next May.

'Terra Nova' follows the adventures of Jim Shannon (O'Mara) and his family who travel back to prehistoric earth as part of an experiment to save the human race.

Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, said of the schedule change: "'Terra Nova' will be one of the most visually stimulating and dramatically grand series to air on network television.

"It deserves to have an equally unique launch to distinguish that the show is unlike any other, and the spring promotional platform will give us the perfect opportunity to introduce this bold show to audiences."

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