Cable network TNT will launch a broadband video channel next week called "Dramavision," it said Thursday. Initially, all six episodes of the series "Into the West" would be made available, as well as TNT original movies, a program created by CourtTV that looks into crimes that inspired "Law & Order" episodes, and a fan forum for the popular crime show.

The service would be free and advertiser supported, although the network has not yet announced a sponsor. Ads would appear both in the videos and via banner ads surrounding the player. TNT is not the first network to offer video on the Internet; ABC plans to bring back its online TV streams this fall, and other networks including MTV, Comedy Central and the Sci-Fi channel also offer some of their programming online.