Sundance Channel said on Monday that its development slate for 2006 includes four original series and it has four documentary films in production. The network is looking to broaden its appeal, the original programming, combined with acquired fiction and nonfiction series, will supplement Sundance’s core programming of independent film and documentaries. The shows in development are:

“Culture Shock” is a weekly talk-show-format program that satirizes and critiques the media messages, spin and manipulation that floods our culture on a daily basis.

“Addict Nation,” a limited documentary series, will follow five people who are living with an addiction.

“The Whitest Kids U Know,” is an comedy series in a mockumentary style.

“Best Documentaries” is an improvisational comedy series that parodies self-important documentaries.

The documentary films in production include:

“Came So Far From Beauty,” which profiles Leonard Cohen; “Follow My Voice,” about a student at Harvey Milk High School; “Heaven Come Down,” about a Pentecostal sect; and “An Ordinary Family,” about the impact of globalization on an Argentinean family.