The hit CBS television show THE AMAZING RACE has teamed up with St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital to help fight childhood cancer. For the first time ever, props from the show will be offered on eBay, The World´s Online Marketplace®. THE AMAZING RACE charity auction will go live on Tuesday, May 10 following the two-hour season finale of the show´s seventh season, which was broadcasted from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. 100 percent of the net proceeds will benefit St. Jude to help children with cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. Fans are encouraged to bid on one-of-a-kind props and memorabilia. The listings will run for 10 days, concluding on Friday, May 20.
Eight items from previous AMAZING RACE season finales will be up for bid for the first time ever! All items are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Picture your name on the leaderboard as you bid to own one-of-a-kind props and memorabilia from the Season Three and Season Five finales. You won´t need strength, endurance, foreign language-skills, or navigation ability to finish first in the bidding war for these unique items‹just internet access!
Up for bid are pieces of the animal totem pole, the final Roadblock from Season Three, offered in eight separate lots. During the contest finalists vying for the finish line had to spin the totem sections and align the animal faces in the chronological order that they had appeared in the race (donkey, dolphin, horse, goat and manatee). Also up for bid is a giant clam shell from the Season Five finale. Consider yourself lucky that you won´t have to search the depths of the South China Sea to snatch up this pearl of a prop.
In addition, THE AMAZING RACE host Phil Keoghan has donated many of his own mementos from the show, including clothing worn by him during the series, signed "clue" envelopes, "You´ve been Eliminated" t-shirts, THE AMAZING RACE hats and more, all signed by the likeable host.
To see the list of items at THE AMAZING RACE eBay Auction Click Here
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
New Reality Show DANCING WITH THE STARS Announced
What do a reality show star, a supermodel, a boxing champ, an actor, a singer and a soap star have in common? They´re all embarking on an intense competition, learning to ballroom dance in front of the nation and be critiqued by both viewers and judges alike!
DANCING WITH THE STARS is a totally unique and original series that pairs a celebrity with a professional dance partner as they train and then compete in front of a studio audience in a televised dance competition. They will be judged by a panel of experts and also by viewers at home, with one couple being eliminated each week. DANCING WITH THE STARS debuts WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), live!
DANCING WITH THE STARS has broad appeal, offering viewers dazzling costumes, dancing, celebrity gossip, behind-the-scenes training and contemporary music performed by a live 15-piece band. The format has already been an international hit in several countries.
The following pairs will compete:
Trista Sutter and Louis van Amstel - As the star of the romantic reality series, THE BACHELORETTE, Trista is no stranger to televised competition - She met and married her husband of 17 months on television. Trista comes to the competition with some dance experience, having performed with the Miami Heat dancers at NBA games. She admits that hip-hop dancing is very different from ballroom-style dancing. Luckily her dance partner, Louis van Amstel, is a legend in the dance world, particularly in the style of Latin dance. He holds several titles, including the United States Professional Latin Champion and World Professional Show Dance Champion, and he directed and produced LATIN FUSION on Broadway.
Rachel Hunter and Jonathan Roberts - Since 1989, when she posed for the cover of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, Rachel Hunter has become one of the world´s most recognizable faces. She has posed for hundreds of magazines, including VOGUE and ELLE, and has represented such cosmetic lines as Revlon, Covergirl and Pantene. Recently she´s moved into the acting arena with appearances on SIUDEENLY SUSAN and THE DREW CAREY SHOW and in one of last year´s most popular music videos, STACEY´S MOM, by the Fountains of Wayne. She will be led by Jonathan Roberts, who brings ten years of dance experience to the competition. Jonathan is the 2004 USA Rising Star Latin Champion and the twice-undefeated USA Pro-Am 10 Dance Champion. He continues to compete and represent the USA in several Pro-Am competitions.
Evander Holyfield and Edyta Sliwinska - Evander Holyfield became the Heavyweight Champion of the world in 1990 and has won the title four times. As a professional boxer, he has faced numerous legends in the ring, including George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson. His dance partner is Edyta Sliwinska, who took first place in both the 2001 International Grand Ballroom Competition and the 2001 Holiday Ball. Edyta is currently dating her dance partner and another competitor, Alec Mazo (Kelly Monaco´s dance partner).
Joey McIntyre and Ashly Delgrosso - As a former member of the one of the original boy bands, New Kids on the Block, Joey McIntyre grew up dancing and singing - but never ballroom! As an adult he transitioned into acting and recently starred on Broadway, first in TICK TICK BOOM and then in WICKED. He has also appeared on ABC´s BOSTON LEGAL. His dance partner is Ashly Delgrosso, who has danced for her entire life. With her former dance partner and ex-husband, she has won several Amateur Ten Dance titles.
John O´Hurley and Charlotte Jorgensen - Best known for his role as charismatic catalogue king J. Peterman on the hit series SEINFIELD. John is an all-around entertainer. In addition to his numerous television credits, he has many stage credits. He also runs a busy company and performs comedy. His partner, Danish beauty Charlotte Jorgensen, has been dancing since the age of t. She has held several titles, including 1999 U.S. Open Champion and 1998 Japanese Open International Ballroom Champion. Charlotte was Richard Gere´s dance instructor as he prepared for the film SHALL WE DANCE.
Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo - Currently starring on the ABC Daytime drama GENERAL HOSPITAL, Kelly gained national attention when she was featured in the May 1997 edition of PLAYBOY magazine. Her partner, Alec Mazo, began dancing at age five in his native Russia. He was the Emerald Ball Latin Champion and placed first in the 2001 International Grand Ball and the 2001 Holiday Ball. He also runs the largest and most successful dance studio in Southern California. Alec recently began competing professionally with his girlfriend of four years, Edyta Sliwinska, who is partnered with Evander Holyfield for this competition.
In addition to learning precise movements and maneuvering in extravagant costumes, the pairs must maintain their focus, grace and composure during extremely high-pressured competition. Will they remain compatible during the process?
The couples have already embarked on intense training in preparation for the first live show. During the live shows, judges will give a score based on several factors, including technical execution. But the judges´ scores alone do not decide a couple´s fate. Viewers at home can call in and vote for their favorites. The scores from viewers are combined with the judges´ for an ultimate score that determines each couple´s ranking. At the end of the evening, the couple with the lowest score is eliminated (although no couple will be eliminated in the first show). When the final two couples remain, the ultimate dance-off will determine who wins the trophy.
DANCING WITH THE STARS is the American version of the international smash hit series, STRICTLY COME DANCING.
DANCING WITH THE STARS is a totally unique and original series that pairs a celebrity with a professional dance partner as they train and then compete in front of a studio audience in a televised dance competition. They will be judged by a panel of experts and also by viewers at home, with one couple being eliminated each week. DANCING WITH THE STARS debuts WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), live!
DANCING WITH THE STARS has broad appeal, offering viewers dazzling costumes, dancing, celebrity gossip, behind-the-scenes training and contemporary music performed by a live 15-piece band. The format has already been an international hit in several countries.
The following pairs will compete:
Trista Sutter and Louis van Amstel - As the star of the romantic reality series, THE BACHELORETTE, Trista is no stranger to televised competition - She met and married her husband of 17 months on television. Trista comes to the competition with some dance experience, having performed with the Miami Heat dancers at NBA games. She admits that hip-hop dancing is very different from ballroom-style dancing. Luckily her dance partner, Louis van Amstel, is a legend in the dance world, particularly in the style of Latin dance. He holds several titles, including the United States Professional Latin Champion and World Professional Show Dance Champion, and he directed and produced LATIN FUSION on Broadway.
Rachel Hunter and Jonathan Roberts - Since 1989, when she posed for the cover of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, Rachel Hunter has become one of the world´s most recognizable faces. She has posed for hundreds of magazines, including VOGUE and ELLE, and has represented such cosmetic lines as Revlon, Covergirl and Pantene. Recently she´s moved into the acting arena with appearances on SIUDEENLY SUSAN and THE DREW CAREY SHOW and in one of last year´s most popular music videos, STACEY´S MOM, by the Fountains of Wayne. She will be led by Jonathan Roberts, who brings ten years of dance experience to the competition. Jonathan is the 2004 USA Rising Star Latin Champion and the twice-undefeated USA Pro-Am 10 Dance Champion. He continues to compete and represent the USA in several Pro-Am competitions.
Evander Holyfield and Edyta Sliwinska - Evander Holyfield became the Heavyweight Champion of the world in 1990 and has won the title four times. As a professional boxer, he has faced numerous legends in the ring, including George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson. His dance partner is Edyta Sliwinska, who took first place in both the 2001 International Grand Ballroom Competition and the 2001 Holiday Ball. Edyta is currently dating her dance partner and another competitor, Alec Mazo (Kelly Monaco´s dance partner).
Joey McIntyre and Ashly Delgrosso - As a former member of the one of the original boy bands, New Kids on the Block, Joey McIntyre grew up dancing and singing - but never ballroom! As an adult he transitioned into acting and recently starred on Broadway, first in TICK TICK BOOM and then in WICKED. He has also appeared on ABC´s BOSTON LEGAL. His dance partner is Ashly Delgrosso, who has danced for her entire life. With her former dance partner and ex-husband, she has won several Amateur Ten Dance titles.
John O´Hurley and Charlotte Jorgensen - Best known for his role as charismatic catalogue king J. Peterman on the hit series SEINFIELD. John is an all-around entertainer. In addition to his numerous television credits, he has many stage credits. He also runs a busy company and performs comedy. His partner, Danish beauty Charlotte Jorgensen, has been dancing since the age of t. She has held several titles, including 1999 U.S. Open Champion and 1998 Japanese Open International Ballroom Champion. Charlotte was Richard Gere´s dance instructor as he prepared for the film SHALL WE DANCE.
Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo - Currently starring on the ABC Daytime drama GENERAL HOSPITAL, Kelly gained national attention when she was featured in the May 1997 edition of PLAYBOY magazine. Her partner, Alec Mazo, began dancing at age five in his native Russia. He was the Emerald Ball Latin Champion and placed first in the 2001 International Grand Ball and the 2001 Holiday Ball. He also runs the largest and most successful dance studio in Southern California. Alec recently began competing professionally with his girlfriend of four years, Edyta Sliwinska, who is partnered with Evander Holyfield for this competition.
In addition to learning precise movements and maneuvering in extravagant costumes, the pairs must maintain their focus, grace and composure during extremely high-pressured competition. Will they remain compatible during the process?
The couples have already embarked on intense training in preparation for the first live show. During the live shows, judges will give a score based on several factors, including technical execution. But the judges´ scores alone do not decide a couple´s fate. Viewers at home can call in and vote for their favorites. The scores from viewers are combined with the judges´ for an ultimate score that determines each couple´s ranking. At the end of the evening, the couple with the lowest score is eliminated (although no couple will be eliminated in the first show). When the final two couples remain, the ultimate dance-off will determine who wins the trophy.
DANCING WITH THE STARS is the American version of the international smash hit series, STRICTLY COME DANCING.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
FEAR FACTOR Appearance Auction On eBay
Die-hard fans of the hit reality television show FEAR FACTOR and other thrill-seekers will bid for the chance to hurl squid at a partner while suspended in mid-air, scramble from a car dangling 25-feet above ground and chug a meal-worm and sauerkraut smoothie - all while competing against real FEAR FACTOR champions.
And wait. There´s more.
Qualified bid-winners will take on those stunts at Universal Orlando´s new Fear Factor Live attraction. Their performance will also be a live audition in front of producers from the hit FEAR FACTOR TV show, who will consider offering the winners a place on the show next season. This will be the first live audition ever conducted by FEAR FACTOR producers.
The on-line listing, is to mark the grand-opening of Universal Orlando´s new Fear Factor Live attraction - a new show that will give park guests the chance to compete in the same type of stunts they watch others perform on the TV show.
The charity auction, which will benefit Give Kids The World, began on Monday, May 2 and ends Thursday, May 12 - with opening bids set to start at $2,500. High bidders will get one of two vacation packages, listed on eBay, The World´s Online Marketplace?, which include the chance to compete in the Fear Factor Live attraction against Dean and Ashley Molina, who won this season´s FEAR FACTOR Couples´ Competition on NBC. The package also includes a four-night/five-day vacation to Universal Orlando including accommodations, round-trip airfare, theme park admission, a VIP tour of the parks and a FEAR FACTOR TV show prop signed by show host Joe Rogan.
"FEAR FACTOR has become a true phenomenon across the United States," said Bob Gault, President and CEO, Universal Orlando. "We are thrilled to offer fans of the show - and our theme park guests - the chance to compete against real FEAR FACTOR winners. This is a one time experience that can not be duplicated anywhere else."
The winners will be among the first to perform the stunts from the new attraction, which have been developed especially for theme park guests by Universal´s creative team and FEAR FACTOR show producers.
Based upon the award-winning NBC program FEAR FACTOR, Fear Factor Live marks the first time a reality television show will be transformed into a theme park experience. In each show, park guests will compete against each other in a progression of extreme stunts, which are designed to test their physical and emotional limits.
All proceeds from the listings will be donated to Give Kids The World. The charity auction can be accessed through eBay at eBay FEAR FACTOR Auction and the Universal Orlando website at www.universalorlando.com.
And wait. There´s more.
Qualified bid-winners will take on those stunts at Universal Orlando´s new Fear Factor Live attraction. Their performance will also be a live audition in front of producers from the hit FEAR FACTOR TV show, who will consider offering the winners a place on the show next season. This will be the first live audition ever conducted by FEAR FACTOR producers.
The on-line listing, is to mark the grand-opening of Universal Orlando´s new Fear Factor Live attraction - a new show that will give park guests the chance to compete in the same type of stunts they watch others perform on the TV show.
The charity auction, which will benefit Give Kids The World, began on Monday, May 2 and ends Thursday, May 12 - with opening bids set to start at $2,500. High bidders will get one of two vacation packages, listed on eBay, The World´s Online Marketplace?, which include the chance to compete in the Fear Factor Live attraction against Dean and Ashley Molina, who won this season´s FEAR FACTOR Couples´ Competition on NBC. The package also includes a four-night/five-day vacation to Universal Orlando including accommodations, round-trip airfare, theme park admission, a VIP tour of the parks and a FEAR FACTOR TV show prop signed by show host Joe Rogan.
"FEAR FACTOR has become a true phenomenon across the United States," said Bob Gault, President and CEO, Universal Orlando. "We are thrilled to offer fans of the show - and our theme park guests - the chance to compete against real FEAR FACTOR winners. This is a one time experience that can not be duplicated anywhere else."
The winners will be among the first to perform the stunts from the new attraction, which have been developed especially for theme park guests by Universal´s creative team and FEAR FACTOR show producers.
Based upon the award-winning NBC program FEAR FACTOR, Fear Factor Live marks the first time a reality television show will be transformed into a theme park experience. In each show, park guests will compete against each other in a progression of extreme stunts, which are designed to test their physical and emotional limits.
All proceeds from the listings will be donated to Give Kids The World. The charity auction can be accessed through eBay at eBay FEAR FACTOR Auction and the Universal Orlando website at www.universalorlando.com.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
CBS Announces Rollout Of Its Summer Reality Schedule
CBS announced the rollout of its summer reality programming schedule, which includes FIRE ME...PLEASE, THE CUT, BIG BROTHER 6 and ROCK STAR -INXS.
FIRE ME... PLEASE, a new four-episode reality series that follows two people starting new jobs on the same day with the goal of intentionally getting fired by 3:00 PM, premieres on Tuesday, June 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. To most people, getting fired seems like it would be the end of the world, but, what if getting fired meant you could win $25,000? The person that gets fired closest to, but does not go past the 3:00 PM deadline, wins the cash prize. Hidden cameras capture the action as the participants drive their managers and co-workers crazy with outrageous behavior.
THE CUT, hosted by fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, premieres Thursday, June 9 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) with a special 90-minute episode, the first of four Thursday broadcasts before it relocates to a new time period, which will be announced at a later date.
THE CUT pits 16 style-savvy contestants against each other in a competition to find America´s fashion trendsetter of tomorrow. The winner will be awarded the opportunity to design his or her own collection under the Tommy Hilfiger label with an eye on becoming the next great American designer.
BIG BROTHER, the hit summer reality series, returns for its sixth edition beginning Thursday, July 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), with the first of BIG BROTHER´s three weekly broadcasts. BIG BROTHER 6 will be broadcast on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) and Saturdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). The Thursday broadcast, hosted by Julie Chen, will feature the live eviction of one of the houseguests.
BIG BROTHER 6 follows a group of strangers living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. One by one, the houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end of three months, the last remaining houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.
ROCK STAR: INXS, from SURVIVOR executive producer Mark Burnett, combines the world of rock music with relationship-style unscripted drama, performance competition and a weekly contestant elimination. The last singer standing will become the lead singer of the internationally renowned band INXS and embark on a worldwide concert tour with the band and be part of the group´s new album.
ROCK STAR: INXS will be broadcast three times weekly beginning with a special one-hour premiere on Monday, July 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by a one-hour broadcast on Tuesday, July 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and a half-hour edition on Wednesday, July 13 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
Beginning the following week, ROCK STAR: INXS will be seen regularly on Mondays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Tuesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesdays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
Those that make the casting cut will be housed together in a Hollywood Hills home. Each week will feature taped reality segments focusing on the competitors´ relationships and activities (Monday episodes), along with a performance competition (Tuesday) and weekly results (Wednesday).
FIRE ME... PLEASE, a new four-episode reality series that follows two people starting new jobs on the same day with the goal of intentionally getting fired by 3:00 PM, premieres on Tuesday, June 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. To most people, getting fired seems like it would be the end of the world, but, what if getting fired meant you could win $25,000? The person that gets fired closest to, but does not go past the 3:00 PM deadline, wins the cash prize. Hidden cameras capture the action as the participants drive their managers and co-workers crazy with outrageous behavior.
THE CUT, hosted by fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, premieres Thursday, June 9 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) with a special 90-minute episode, the first of four Thursday broadcasts before it relocates to a new time period, which will be announced at a later date.
THE CUT pits 16 style-savvy contestants against each other in a competition to find America´s fashion trendsetter of tomorrow. The winner will be awarded the opportunity to design his or her own collection under the Tommy Hilfiger label with an eye on becoming the next great American designer.
BIG BROTHER, the hit summer reality series, returns for its sixth edition beginning Thursday, July 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), with the first of BIG BROTHER´s three weekly broadcasts. BIG BROTHER 6 will be broadcast on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) and Saturdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). The Thursday broadcast, hosted by Julie Chen, will feature the live eviction of one of the houseguests.
BIG BROTHER 6 follows a group of strangers living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. One by one, the houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end of three months, the last remaining houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.
ROCK STAR: INXS, from SURVIVOR executive producer Mark Burnett, combines the world of rock music with relationship-style unscripted drama, performance competition and a weekly contestant elimination. The last singer standing will become the lead singer of the internationally renowned band INXS and embark on a worldwide concert tour with the band and be part of the group´s new album.
ROCK STAR: INXS will be broadcast three times weekly beginning with a special one-hour premiere on Monday, July 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by a one-hour broadcast on Tuesday, July 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and a half-hour edition on Wednesday, July 13 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
Beginning the following week, ROCK STAR: INXS will be seen regularly on Mondays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Tuesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesdays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
Those that make the casting cut will be housed together in a Hollywood Hills home. Each week will feature taped reality segments focusing on the competitors´ relationships and activities (Monday episodes), along with a performance competition (Tuesday) and weekly results (Wednesday).
Friday, May 06, 2005
CBS Begins To Promote ROB AND AMBER GET MARRIED
On the CBS.com Website, promotions have begun for ROB AND AMBER GET MARRIED.
They fell in love on SURVIVOR: All Stars, and he proposed on the live finale. Audiences have followed their relationship on THE AMAZING RACE, and now they´re getting married on a primetime network special.
Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich of SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE, will be wed in this special television event airing Tuesday, May 24, at 9PM ET/PT.
The event includes a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the wedding filmed at Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas, special surprises that the couple planned for each other, Amber´s bridal shower, their bachelor and bachelorette parties, their rehearsal dinner, the wedding ceremony and reception.
They fell in love on SURVIVOR: All Stars, and he proposed on the live finale. Audiences have followed their relationship on THE AMAZING RACE, and now they´re getting married on a primetime network special.
Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich of SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE, will be wed in this special television event airing Tuesday, May 24, at 9PM ET/PT.
The event includes a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the wedding filmed at Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas, special surprises that the couple planned for each other, Amber´s bridal shower, their bachelor and bachelorette parties, their rehearsal dinner, the wedding ceremony and reception.
Casting Calls Announced Again For THE APPRENTICE
Apply for your chance to work with one of the finest business minds in America, Donald Trump. Send a VHS tape showing who you are and why you would be the perfect APPRENTICE.
Take us on a tour of your life- show us what separates you from all the others. Wow us, dazzle us, and be memorable!
Don´t miss your opportunity to display your business skills on the grandest stage and prove to America you have what it takes to be the next APPRENTICE.
More info can be found at http://www.realitytvwebsite.com/news050605b.html.
Don´t delay! The deadline to send in a tape is June 23rd.
Take us on a tour of your life- show us what separates you from all the others. Wow us, dazzle us, and be memorable!
Don´t miss your opportunity to display your business skills on the grandest stage and prove to America you have what it takes to be the next APPRENTICE.
More info can be found at http://www.realitytvwebsite.com/news050605b.html.
Don´t delay! The deadline to send in a tape is June 23rd.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
NBC Sings New Reality Tune With HIT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME
NBC has added a new alternative series to its summer 2005 lineup with HIT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME, a one-hour competition program featuring veteran music hit-makers who will each perform their greatest hit - as well as cover a popular contemporary song - with the favorite to be determined by audience voting, beginning Thursday, June 2 (9-10 p.m. ET).
All three episodes of the series will be hosted by Vernon Kay, who also hosted the British version on ITV.
The announcement was made by Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development.
"This exciting new series will reunite the audience with some of their favorite classic musical performers and groups who will play their hits and then compete against each other in an entertaining battle of the bands," said Plestis.
Also included in HIT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME will be background packages on what made the hit-makers famous as well as updates of their current lives and careers.
All three episodes of the series will be hosted by Vernon Kay, who also hosted the British version on ITV.
The announcement was made by Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development.
"This exciting new series will reunite the audience with some of their favorite classic musical performers and groups who will play their hits and then compete against each other in an entertaining battle of the bands," said Plestis.
Also included in HIT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME will be background packages on what made the hit-makers famous as well as updates of their current lives and careers.
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
NBC Announces Summer Of Reality Shows
NBC gets real with Summer this year with a lineup of six original reality programs that includes the returns of THE BIGGGEST LOSER (Tuesday, August 9) and AVERAGR JOE 4: THE JOES STRIKE BACK (Tuesday, June 28), and the series premieres of I WANT TO BE A HILTON (two-hour debut on Tuesday, June 21), THE LAW FIRM (two-hour premiere on Wednesday, July 27), MEET MISTER MOM (Wednesday, August 3) and TOMYY LEE GOES TO COLLEGE (Tuesday, August 9).
The announcement was made by Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development.
"NBC maintains its ongoing commitment to programming year-round with original entertainment that centers on presenting increasingly fresh and compelling alternative formats," said Plestis.
Following are format descriptions for NBC´s six original summer reality series in order of premiere dates.
I WANT TO BE A HILTON (premiering with consecutive episodes on Tuesday, June 21, 8-9 p.m. ET and 9-10 p.m. ET; regular time Tuesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET) I WANT TO BE A HILTON is a fresh, humorous - and sometimes poignant ode to the glamour and style of New York as reflected by its host and mentor Kathy Hilton, matriarch of one of the most ubiquitous families in the world.
The unscripted series charts the foibles and flirtations encountered by 14 eccentric young contestants as they vie for the opportunity to live the glamorous caviar-and-champagne lifestyle. Immersing them in the New York society scene, Hilton educates the contestants in the do´s-and-don´ts of haute couture, etiquette and even how to handle an unforgiving press. At the conclusion of each episode, Hilton eliminates the candidates based on the results of weekly challenges. The finalist wins an extravagant prize package and the opportunity to live the high life, a la a Hilton, for a year.
AVERAGE JOE 4: THE JOES STRIKE BACK (premiering Tuesday, June 28, 8-9 p.m.) The newest and boldest installment of NBC´s popular relationship series about average-looking guys with big hearts and great personalities hoping to win the love of a beautiful woman returns with more twists, turns and conflicts than ever before. This time, stunning 26-year-old red-headed beauty Anna is the alluring bachelorette. Born in Poland and raised in Las Vegas, Anna has a degree in business administration and is now a model and entrepreneur. Once again, the unsuspecting model thought she was on a traditional dating show only to be surprised by a swarm of average Joes, including a tool salesman, a pest control guy and a computer-science student pursuing his Ph.D.
In the six-episode series, the 18 enthusiastic average Joes hope to woo and win her over with their charm and personalities. But first, they´ll have to navigate through an all new series of dramatic twists and turns, outrageous surprises and their toughest competition yet - seven strikingly handsome jocks who are cocky and confident that Anna will only have eyes for them. Also included are a romantic getaway to exotic Tahiti, surprise visitors for both the Joes and Anna, and the return of three of the most popular former AVERAGE JOES in the premiere.
THE LAW FIRM (Wednesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET; premiering on July 27 with consecutive episodes) THE LAW FIRM is an eight-episode alternative drama series from multiple Emmy Award-winning producer David E. Kelley that features real lawyers competing against each other while trying actual court cases with in front of real judges and juries - resulting in outcomes that are final, legal and binding for the parties. Premier trial attorney and legal analyst Roy Black is the managing partner of THE LAW FIRM which is executive-produced by Kelley ( THE PRACTICE, ALLY MCBEAL, L.A. LAW)
As managing partner, Black will decide which of the 12 "legal eagles" will be eliminated in each episode. Smart, strong-willed and fiercely competitive, the attorneys work together in different teams each week, battling tight deadlines, intense pressure and even each other as they strategize, prepare and try their cases. The compelling cases include First Amendment issues, wrongful death cases and neighbor disputes, among others. Distinguished judges will decide some of the cases, while a jury determines the others. In the end, the top attorney will win a prize of $250,000.
MEET MISTER MOM (premiering Wednesday, August 3, 8-9 p.m. ET) - Under-appreciated Moms are given a surprise luxury vacation while Dad is left to run the household and mind the kids for a week in the hilarious new comedy reality show MEET MISTER MOM. This show is every Mom´s fantasy and every Mom´s revenge. Each episode showcases the comedy that ensues when two very busy families realize just how irreplaceable Mom is in their daily lives. Humorously told from the children´s perspectives, every episode will also include valuable information for families on how to better manage their lives together.
Soon after the game begins, the Moms are whisked away to a spa for a week of exciting adventures and rejuvenation, leaving Dad and the kids to juggle the daily tasks of the household. The Dads from each family compete head-to-head to see who can best handle the pressure of keeping the family together despite a jam-packed schedule. All the while, the Moms are secretly watching the madness on closed-circuit TV.
THE BIGGEST LOSER (premiering Tuesday, August 9, 8-9:30 p.m. ET) The first reality series in which everybody "loses," THE BIGGEST LOSER offers severely overweight participants the opportunity to undergo a radical physical makeover without any kind of surgery. Caroline Rhea returns to host the second season of the series that challenges and encourages overweight contestants as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000 in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise. The life-altering and one-hour reality series gathers contestants from across the country to face real life temptations while provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources to help them transform their bodies, health - and ultimately, their lives.
A twist in how the competition is "weighted" this season will be the battle of the sexes created when the 14 hopeful yet strong-willed contestants discover themselves divided into the red team (women) and the blue team (men). Together they´ll face challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations - until the final contestant remains to claim the title of THE BOGGEST LOSER. All contestants work out under the supervision of physicians and nutritionists, in addition to the professional trainers Jillian Michael (red team) and Bob Harper (blue team) assigned to each team.
TOMMY LEE GOES TO COLLEGE (premiering Tuesday, August 9, 9:30-10 p.m. ET) - The University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) welcomes a motley new student to its campus - notorious rocker Tommy Lee. At 19, Lee formed "Motley Crue," sending him on a meteoric rise to fame and fortune - who had time for college when Lee was busy touring the world and living the fast life for two glorious decades. Cut to Tommy Lee today - twice divorced and a single father of two boys. Most men in their midlife crisis buy sports cars and date young women. Lee wants something different, something money can´t buy - he wants academic redemption. So he heads off to UNL, but it won´t be class as usual when the new student is Tommy Lee. Each of the six half-hour episodes will find Lee floundering in a new fish-out-of-water situation - quintessential collegiate challenges such as finding his roommate Matt, trying out for the marching band and cramming for finals in true Tommy Lee fashion with his hot tutor, Natalie, in tow.
The announcement was made by Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development.
"NBC maintains its ongoing commitment to programming year-round with original entertainment that centers on presenting increasingly fresh and compelling alternative formats," said Plestis.
Following are format descriptions for NBC´s six original summer reality series in order of premiere dates.
I WANT TO BE A HILTON (premiering with consecutive episodes on Tuesday, June 21, 8-9 p.m. ET and 9-10 p.m. ET; regular time Tuesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET) I WANT TO BE A HILTON is a fresh, humorous - and sometimes poignant ode to the glamour and style of New York as reflected by its host and mentor Kathy Hilton, matriarch of one of the most ubiquitous families in the world.
The unscripted series charts the foibles and flirtations encountered by 14 eccentric young contestants as they vie for the opportunity to live the glamorous caviar-and-champagne lifestyle. Immersing them in the New York society scene, Hilton educates the contestants in the do´s-and-don´ts of haute couture, etiquette and even how to handle an unforgiving press. At the conclusion of each episode, Hilton eliminates the candidates based on the results of weekly challenges. The finalist wins an extravagant prize package and the opportunity to live the high life, a la a Hilton, for a year.
AVERAGE JOE 4: THE JOES STRIKE BACK (premiering Tuesday, June 28, 8-9 p.m.) The newest and boldest installment of NBC´s popular relationship series about average-looking guys with big hearts and great personalities hoping to win the love of a beautiful woman returns with more twists, turns and conflicts than ever before. This time, stunning 26-year-old red-headed beauty Anna is the alluring bachelorette. Born in Poland and raised in Las Vegas, Anna has a degree in business administration and is now a model and entrepreneur. Once again, the unsuspecting model thought she was on a traditional dating show only to be surprised by a swarm of average Joes, including a tool salesman, a pest control guy and a computer-science student pursuing his Ph.D.
In the six-episode series, the 18 enthusiastic average Joes hope to woo and win her over with their charm and personalities. But first, they´ll have to navigate through an all new series of dramatic twists and turns, outrageous surprises and their toughest competition yet - seven strikingly handsome jocks who are cocky and confident that Anna will only have eyes for them. Also included are a romantic getaway to exotic Tahiti, surprise visitors for both the Joes and Anna, and the return of three of the most popular former AVERAGE JOES in the premiere.
THE LAW FIRM (Wednesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET; premiering on July 27 with consecutive episodes) THE LAW FIRM is an eight-episode alternative drama series from multiple Emmy Award-winning producer David E. Kelley that features real lawyers competing against each other while trying actual court cases with in front of real judges and juries - resulting in outcomes that are final, legal and binding for the parties. Premier trial attorney and legal analyst Roy Black is the managing partner of THE LAW FIRM which is executive-produced by Kelley ( THE PRACTICE, ALLY MCBEAL, L.A. LAW)
As managing partner, Black will decide which of the 12 "legal eagles" will be eliminated in each episode. Smart, strong-willed and fiercely competitive, the attorneys work together in different teams each week, battling tight deadlines, intense pressure and even each other as they strategize, prepare and try their cases. The compelling cases include First Amendment issues, wrongful death cases and neighbor disputes, among others. Distinguished judges will decide some of the cases, while a jury determines the others. In the end, the top attorney will win a prize of $250,000.
MEET MISTER MOM (premiering Wednesday, August 3, 8-9 p.m. ET) - Under-appreciated Moms are given a surprise luxury vacation while Dad is left to run the household and mind the kids for a week in the hilarious new comedy reality show MEET MISTER MOM. This show is every Mom´s fantasy and every Mom´s revenge. Each episode showcases the comedy that ensues when two very busy families realize just how irreplaceable Mom is in their daily lives. Humorously told from the children´s perspectives, every episode will also include valuable information for families on how to better manage their lives together.
Soon after the game begins, the Moms are whisked away to a spa for a week of exciting adventures and rejuvenation, leaving Dad and the kids to juggle the daily tasks of the household. The Dads from each family compete head-to-head to see who can best handle the pressure of keeping the family together despite a jam-packed schedule. All the while, the Moms are secretly watching the madness on closed-circuit TV.
THE BIGGEST LOSER (premiering Tuesday, August 9, 8-9:30 p.m. ET) The first reality series in which everybody "loses," THE BIGGEST LOSER offers severely overweight participants the opportunity to undergo a radical physical makeover without any kind of surgery. Caroline Rhea returns to host the second season of the series that challenges and encourages overweight contestants as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000 in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise. The life-altering and one-hour reality series gathers contestants from across the country to face real life temptations while provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources to help them transform their bodies, health - and ultimately, their lives.
A twist in how the competition is "weighted" this season will be the battle of the sexes created when the 14 hopeful yet strong-willed contestants discover themselves divided into the red team (women) and the blue team (men). Together they´ll face challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations - until the final contestant remains to claim the title of THE BOGGEST LOSER. All contestants work out under the supervision of physicians and nutritionists, in addition to the professional trainers Jillian Michael (red team) and Bob Harper (blue team) assigned to each team.
TOMMY LEE GOES TO COLLEGE (premiering Tuesday, August 9, 9:30-10 p.m. ET) - The University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) welcomes a motley new student to its campus - notorious rocker Tommy Lee. At 19, Lee formed "Motley Crue," sending him on a meteoric rise to fame and fortune - who had time for college when Lee was busy touring the world and living the fast life for two glorious decades. Cut to Tommy Lee today - twice divorced and a single father of two boys. Most men in their midlife crisis buy sports cars and date young women. Lee wants something different, something money can´t buy - he wants academic redemption. So he heads off to UNL, but it won´t be class as usual when the new student is Tommy Lee. Each of the six half-hour episodes will find Lee floundering in a new fish-out-of-water situation - quintessential collegiate challenges such as finding his roommate Matt, trying out for the marching band and cramming for finals in true Tommy Lee fashion with his hot tutor, Natalie, in tow.
Bravo Announces A Slew Of Reality TV Shows
Bravo has announced the channel´s most aggressive slate of original programming ever to appear in one season, kicking off with a full summer schedule of original series and specials including SPORTS KIDS MOMS & DADS, HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE, SITUATION: COMEDY, BEING BOBBY BROWN and BATTLE OF THE NETWORK REALITY STARS, among others. Bravo´s new series in development truly encompass all areas of popular culture and arts entertainment and invite viewers to "watch what happens" as they go behind the gates of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES watch the competition get stirred up during the search for the world´s next TOP CHEF and peek into the newsroom of one of America´s largest daily newspapers as they try to make headlines and deadlines in THE DAILY NEWS.
"This summer, we´re rolling out an incredibly exciting schedule of original series and specials that will appeal to viewers who have an interest in popular culture and arts-based entertainment," said Lauren Zalaznick, President of Bravo. "This is just a sneak peek into what we have in store for viewers as we head into next year. Bravo·s original programming slate continues to grow with an increase of 25 percent per year, and with over 30 new series and specials in development and production over the next 18 months, this is our biggest development slate ever."
Beginning in June, Bravo´s most popular shows return with extraordinary episodes including a QUEER EYE makeover of the World Champion Boston Red Sox, and the return of BLOW OUT.
Following is a summary of programming and other 2005-06 season news announced by Bravo:
BRAVO NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/DEVELOPMENT SLATE
BATTLE OF THE NETWORK REALITY STARS
Wednesday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m.
See stars like Omarosa and Richard Hatch in the dunk tank, try to navigate a kayak race and run a relay race! And watch as the final two network teams battle it out in the famed "tug of war"! In a homage to the great 70´s battle of the biggest stars in network television, Bravo takes some of today´s biggest stars - the leading men and women of reality TV - and pits them against each other in a 6-episode tournament taking place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Simply put, we are updating the format of the much-loved 70´s series complete with sweat suit and Speedo-clad reality stars that will be divided into teams based on the networks on which their shows aired. The winning team will get cash and prizes.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES
First Quarter 2006
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES is a wildly entertaining, larger-than-life look within one of the most affluent gated communities in America. All aspects of the "richer than thou" OC life that prevails among the families of the community will be exposed. We´ll follow a mix of families and personalities within this extraordinary, picture perfect contained "set" a bevy of multi-million dollar homes, private clubs, and VIP luxury. From CEOs who make millions and their wives and children who spend it, our program will reflect the oversized California dream.
TOP CHEF
First Quarter 2006
Bravo launches the search for the world´s next top chef. Each week a group of talented chefs, professionally trained and self-taught, will be given a culinary challenge and well known judges will eliminate one contestant each week until a winner is named. The ten-episode, one-hour series capitalizes on the network´s knack for finding and fostering top creative talent, while still delivering on the personalities and conflict that make for deliciously fun entertainment.
THE DAILY NEWS
Second Quarter 2006
A documentary series set inside the New York Daily News, THE DAILY NEWS is like visiting a tornado. Everyday is a deadline - 365 days a year! Each episode of THE DAILY NEWS follows 4 - 5 characters, the journalists of the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, as they track and pursue New York City´s most exciting stories. Against the backdrop of a vicious war with the NEW YORK POST and the unrelenting deadlines that are a part of their world, we´ll get to know each character as they battle for stories in areas of crime, disaster and celebrities.
SPORTS KIDS MOMS & DADS
Wednesday, June 1 at 10:00 p.m.
Bravo took viewers backstage for SHOWBIZ MOMS & DADS and then into the dog show arena for SHOWDOG MOMS & and now we´re headed to the rinks, fields, courts, and sidelines of America´s aspiring athletes in SPORTS KIDS MOM & DAD. In this eight-part series, SPORTS KIDS MOM & DAD follows families´ daily struggles and conflicts as their child athletes struggle to excel in the highly stressful, competitive, "win at all costs" world of sports. The series examines the highs and lows of competition and parental "coaching" and uncovers that Moms and Dads are often more distraught by defeat than their resilient offspring. Despite injuries and setbacks, these young athletes exhibit fierce determination and discipline matched only by the undying passion for their respective sports.
BEING BOBBY BROWN
Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 p.m.
This much-anticipated, eight episode unscripted series explores the exclusive world of the Grammy-winning performer, Bobby Brown. It´s his prerogative and his take on his life, family, music, and motivations. The series, shot documentary-style, also allows fans and critics alike to see the real Bobby Brown - as a family man and husband, apart from the headline scandals and allegations that have plagued, and at times overshadowed, the successful musician´s career. The series also features Brown´s wife, pop superstar Whitney Houston and the rest of his immediate and extended family and offers an opportunity for viewers to see the lives of these icons from the inside. The series will also demystify Brown´s relationships with Houston; their daughter, Bobbi Kristina; his children from previous relationships, La Princia and Bobby Jr., and his brother Tommy, Bobby´s personal manager.
SITUATION: COMEDY
Tuesday, August 2 at 8:00 p.m. & weekly at 9:00 p.m.
For writers, producers, and television executives, it´s a nerve-racking time where ideas are passionately pitched, made, and the next big hits must be found. Yet outside the industry, the painstaking process that goes into making a FRIENDS is relatively unknown - until now. SITUATION COMEDY, a ten episode series, will bring viewers into the world of television production as the search for the hottest undiscovered writing talent begins. To compete, each candidate must submit a script for a pilot/presentation reel. The pool will be narrowed to five semi-finalists who will be flown to Los Angeles to pitch their ideas to established sitcom producers. From there, two will be chosen to each create pilots based on the script, and both will be followed through casting, set design, rewrites, rehearsals, taping and post-production. As an added bonus, the completed pilots will be screened during the final episode and the viewers will make the executive decision on which, if either, merits attention from a network for a series order or "re-piloting".
HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Thursday, August 18 at 11:00 p.m.
Bravo is pioneering a new genre, as HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE is the first series juxtaposing "hidden-camera" reality with scripted comedy. It has been described as CANDID CAMERA meets CURB YOUR ENTHUSIAM. The six episodes of this unique hybrid half-hour are based on the actual life of comedian Howie Mandel. HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE takes a look inside the comic mind as we see Howie in his "daily life" and how his interactions inspire and inform the process of creating his hidden camera segments for THE TONIGHT SHOW. HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE has a terrific cast of characters including Julie Warner as Howie´s wife, Estelle Harris as Nana and special guest stars Jay Leno, Marlee Matlin, Jillian Barberie, John Mendoza and many more.
BRAVO ORIGINALS - RETURNING SERIES
BLOW OUT
Tuesday, June 7 at 9:00 p.m.
It´s more tears, more drama, and more celebrity hair when Jonathan Antin returns for a second installment of the successful Bravo series BLOW OUT. Season one chronicled the renowned hairstylist as he laid his reputation on the line to pursue his dream of establishing Jonathan Salon in Beverly Hills. Now with two thriving salons under his belt, season two chronicles Antin as he goes global with the worldwide launch of Jonathan Product -- and the pressure is back on tenfold. As his name is his product -- anything less than the best is unacceptable and tensions build as Antin´s product team races to meet deadlines and still meet the talented stylist´s towering expectations.
QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY
Tuesday, June 7 at 10:00 p.m.
QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY´s summer season is big in scope and emotion and kicks off June 7th with the premiere of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox episode featuring players Kevin Millar, Johnny Damon, Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek and Doug Mirabelli. Also this summer the Fab 5 take on 2 year-old quintuplets, help a veterinarian plan an ambush wedding for his veterinarian fiance and help the tent master of the Big Apple Circus live the traveling life in style.
PROJECT RUNWAY
TBD
Supermodel Heidi Klum will return as host of the series, which gives aspiring designers a chance to break into the notoriously difficult-to-crack fashion world. PROJECT RUNWAY will once again follow 12 up-and-coming designers as they compete weekly on design challenges in front of a panel of top designers, fashion editors, photographers and stylists that will be spearheaded by Heidi Klum. Contestants will be cut on a weekly basis until only a few remain to face-off with debut collections on the runway at New York´s Fashion Week in February 2006.
"This summer, we´re rolling out an incredibly exciting schedule of original series and specials that will appeal to viewers who have an interest in popular culture and arts-based entertainment," said Lauren Zalaznick, President of Bravo. "This is just a sneak peek into what we have in store for viewers as we head into next year. Bravo·s original programming slate continues to grow with an increase of 25 percent per year, and with over 30 new series and specials in development and production over the next 18 months, this is our biggest development slate ever."
Beginning in June, Bravo´s most popular shows return with extraordinary episodes including a QUEER EYE makeover of the World Champion Boston Red Sox, and the return of BLOW OUT.
Following is a summary of programming and other 2005-06 season news announced by Bravo:
BRAVO NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/DEVELOPMENT SLATE
BATTLE OF THE NETWORK REALITY STARS
Wednesday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m.
See stars like Omarosa and Richard Hatch in the dunk tank, try to navigate a kayak race and run a relay race! And watch as the final two network teams battle it out in the famed "tug of war"! In a homage to the great 70´s battle of the biggest stars in network television, Bravo takes some of today´s biggest stars - the leading men and women of reality TV - and pits them against each other in a 6-episode tournament taking place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Simply put, we are updating the format of the much-loved 70´s series complete with sweat suit and Speedo-clad reality stars that will be divided into teams based on the networks on which their shows aired. The winning team will get cash and prizes.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES
First Quarter 2006
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES is a wildly entertaining, larger-than-life look within one of the most affluent gated communities in America. All aspects of the "richer than thou" OC life that prevails among the families of the community will be exposed. We´ll follow a mix of families and personalities within this extraordinary, picture perfect contained "set" a bevy of multi-million dollar homes, private clubs, and VIP luxury. From CEOs who make millions and their wives and children who spend it, our program will reflect the oversized California dream.
TOP CHEF
First Quarter 2006
Bravo launches the search for the world´s next top chef. Each week a group of talented chefs, professionally trained and self-taught, will be given a culinary challenge and well known judges will eliminate one contestant each week until a winner is named. The ten-episode, one-hour series capitalizes on the network´s knack for finding and fostering top creative talent, while still delivering on the personalities and conflict that make for deliciously fun entertainment.
THE DAILY NEWS
Second Quarter 2006
A documentary series set inside the New York Daily News, THE DAILY NEWS is like visiting a tornado. Everyday is a deadline - 365 days a year! Each episode of THE DAILY NEWS follows 4 - 5 characters, the journalists of the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, as they track and pursue New York City´s most exciting stories. Against the backdrop of a vicious war with the NEW YORK POST and the unrelenting deadlines that are a part of their world, we´ll get to know each character as they battle for stories in areas of crime, disaster and celebrities.
SPORTS KIDS MOMS & DADS
Wednesday, June 1 at 10:00 p.m.
Bravo took viewers backstage for SHOWBIZ MOMS & DADS and then into the dog show arena for SHOWDOG MOMS & and now we´re headed to the rinks, fields, courts, and sidelines of America´s aspiring athletes in SPORTS KIDS MOM & DAD. In this eight-part series, SPORTS KIDS MOM & DAD follows families´ daily struggles and conflicts as their child athletes struggle to excel in the highly stressful, competitive, "win at all costs" world of sports. The series examines the highs and lows of competition and parental "coaching" and uncovers that Moms and Dads are often more distraught by defeat than their resilient offspring. Despite injuries and setbacks, these young athletes exhibit fierce determination and discipline matched only by the undying passion for their respective sports.
BEING BOBBY BROWN
Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 p.m.
This much-anticipated, eight episode unscripted series explores the exclusive world of the Grammy-winning performer, Bobby Brown. It´s his prerogative and his take on his life, family, music, and motivations. The series, shot documentary-style, also allows fans and critics alike to see the real Bobby Brown - as a family man and husband, apart from the headline scandals and allegations that have plagued, and at times overshadowed, the successful musician´s career. The series also features Brown´s wife, pop superstar Whitney Houston and the rest of his immediate and extended family and offers an opportunity for viewers to see the lives of these icons from the inside. The series will also demystify Brown´s relationships with Houston; their daughter, Bobbi Kristina; his children from previous relationships, La Princia and Bobby Jr., and his brother Tommy, Bobby´s personal manager.
SITUATION: COMEDY
Tuesday, August 2 at 8:00 p.m. & weekly at 9:00 p.m.
For writers, producers, and television executives, it´s a nerve-racking time where ideas are passionately pitched, made, and the next big hits must be found. Yet outside the industry, the painstaking process that goes into making a FRIENDS is relatively unknown - until now. SITUATION COMEDY, a ten episode series, will bring viewers into the world of television production as the search for the hottest undiscovered writing talent begins. To compete, each candidate must submit a script for a pilot/presentation reel. The pool will be narrowed to five semi-finalists who will be flown to Los Angeles to pitch their ideas to established sitcom producers. From there, two will be chosen to each create pilots based on the script, and both will be followed through casting, set design, rewrites, rehearsals, taping and post-production. As an added bonus, the completed pilots will be screened during the final episode and the viewers will make the executive decision on which, if either, merits attention from a network for a series order or "re-piloting".
HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Thursday, August 18 at 11:00 p.m.
Bravo is pioneering a new genre, as HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE is the first series juxtaposing "hidden-camera" reality with scripted comedy. It has been described as CANDID CAMERA meets CURB YOUR ENTHUSIAM. The six episodes of this unique hybrid half-hour are based on the actual life of comedian Howie Mandel. HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE takes a look inside the comic mind as we see Howie in his "daily life" and how his interactions inspire and inform the process of creating his hidden camera segments for THE TONIGHT SHOW. HIDDEN HOWIE: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE has a terrific cast of characters including Julie Warner as Howie´s wife, Estelle Harris as Nana and special guest stars Jay Leno, Marlee Matlin, Jillian Barberie, John Mendoza and many more.
BRAVO ORIGINALS - RETURNING SERIES
BLOW OUT
Tuesday, June 7 at 9:00 p.m.
It´s more tears, more drama, and more celebrity hair when Jonathan Antin returns for a second installment of the successful Bravo series BLOW OUT. Season one chronicled the renowned hairstylist as he laid his reputation on the line to pursue his dream of establishing Jonathan Salon in Beverly Hills. Now with two thriving salons under his belt, season two chronicles Antin as he goes global with the worldwide launch of Jonathan Product -- and the pressure is back on tenfold. As his name is his product -- anything less than the best is unacceptable and tensions build as Antin´s product team races to meet deadlines and still meet the talented stylist´s towering expectations.
QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY
Tuesday, June 7 at 10:00 p.m.
QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY´s summer season is big in scope and emotion and kicks off June 7th with the premiere of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox episode featuring players Kevin Millar, Johnny Damon, Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek and Doug Mirabelli. Also this summer the Fab 5 take on 2 year-old quintuplets, help a veterinarian plan an ambush wedding for his veterinarian fiance and help the tent master of the Big Apple Circus live the traveling life in style.
PROJECT RUNWAY
TBD
Supermodel Heidi Klum will return as host of the series, which gives aspiring designers a chance to break into the notoriously difficult-to-crack fashion world. PROJECT RUNWAY will once again follow 12 up-and-coming designers as they compete weekly on design challenges in front of a panel of top designers, fashion editors, photographers and stylists that will be spearheaded by Heidi Klum. Contestants will be cut on a weekly basis until only a few remain to face-off with debut collections on the runway at New York´s Fashion Week in February 2006.
Monday, May 02, 2005
Fox´s New Dance Show Is Holding Open Casting Calls
Fox is looking for great dancers whose performance goes beyond their skill and showcases their personality.
They are searching around the nation for all styles of dance - ballet, hip-hop, ballroom, rhythmic gymnastics, belly dancing, cheerleading or bring your own unique style - make yourself stand out! Casting is open to US citizens or legal residents between the ages of 18 and 30. Bring your music and yourself to the following locations.
Major Open Casting Calls!
They will see everyone!
Chicago
Thursday - May 12, 2005
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
New York
Thursday - May 19, 2005
Location TBA
Los Angeles
Friday - June 3, 2005
The Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Special Pre-Casting Promotions!
Dance at these clubs and you could be hand-selected off the dance floor for a chance to try out for the show!
San Francisco
Wednesday - May 4, 2005
City Nights (18 years and Up)
715 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA
6pm 12am
Atlanta
Wednesday - May 4, 2005
Tongue and Groove (21 years and Up)
3055 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
11pm 1am
Pittsburgh
Wednesday - May 4, 2005
Zootys (21 years and Up)
4104 Penn Avenue
Lawrenceville, PA 15224
9pm 11pm
Washington D.C.
Thursday - May 5, 2005
Dream Night Club (18 years and Up/College Night)
1350 Okie Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
10am 2am
Chicago
Friday - May 6, 2005
Crobar (21years and Up)
1543 N. Kingsbury
Chicago, IL
10pm 2am
Philadelphia
Sunday - May 8, 2005
Club Shampoo (18 years and Up)
417 N.8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
11pm 2am
Boston
Saturday - May 14 2005
Club Aria (19 years and Up)
246 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
11pm 2am
Local Publicized Open Calls!
Tuesday - May 3, 2005
Slippery Rock University
West Gym Dance Studio
Corner of Keister Rd. and Main Rd.
11am 4pm
Washington, DC:
Thursday - May 5, 2005
George Washington University
800 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Room 402 in the Marvin Center
1pm 3pm
Saturday - May 7, 2005
Ballroom Dance Company
2126 industial Parkway
Silver Springs, MD 20904
Call 202-399-2100
10am 2pm
Sunday - May 7, 2005
Joy of Motion Dance Center
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H. Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
All styles 4pm 6pm
Hip/hop (by appointment only) 6pm 7:30pm
Call 202-333-6801 x18 for appointment
Philadelphia
Monday - May 9, 2005
Club Shampoo (18 years and Up)
417 N.8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
2pm 6pm
Boston
Sunday - May 15, 2005
Brookline Community Center for the Arts
14 Green Street
Brookline, MA 02129
1pm 4pm
Tuesday - May 17, 2005
The Dance Complex
536 Mass Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio 6
2:30 5:30pm
They are searching around the nation for all styles of dance - ballet, hip-hop, ballroom, rhythmic gymnastics, belly dancing, cheerleading or bring your own unique style - make yourself stand out! Casting is open to US citizens or legal residents between the ages of 18 and 30. Bring your music and yourself to the following locations.
Major Open Casting Calls!
They will see everyone!
Chicago
Thursday - May 12, 2005
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
New York
Thursday - May 19, 2005
Location TBA
Los Angeles
Friday - June 3, 2005
The Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Special Pre-Casting Promotions!
Dance at these clubs and you could be hand-selected off the dance floor for a chance to try out for the show!
San Francisco
Wednesday - May 4, 2005
City Nights (18 years and Up)
715 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA
6pm 12am
Atlanta
Wednesday - May 4, 2005
Tongue and Groove (21 years and Up)
3055 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
11pm 1am
Pittsburgh
Wednesday - May 4, 2005
Zootys (21 years and Up)
4104 Penn Avenue
Lawrenceville, PA 15224
9pm 11pm
Washington D.C.
Thursday - May 5, 2005
Dream Night Club (18 years and Up/College Night)
1350 Okie Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
10am 2am
Chicago
Friday - May 6, 2005
Crobar (21years and Up)
1543 N. Kingsbury
Chicago, IL
10pm 2am
Philadelphia
Sunday - May 8, 2005
Club Shampoo (18 years and Up)
417 N.8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
11pm 2am
Boston
Saturday - May 14 2005
Club Aria (19 years and Up)
246 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
11pm 2am
Local Publicized Open Calls!
Tuesday - May 3, 2005
Slippery Rock University
West Gym Dance Studio
Corner of Keister Rd. and Main Rd.
11am 4pm
Washington, DC:
Thursday - May 5, 2005
George Washington University
800 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Room 402 in the Marvin Center
1pm 3pm
Saturday - May 7, 2005
Ballroom Dance Company
2126 industial Parkway
Silver Springs, MD 20904
Call 202-399-2100
10am 2pm
Sunday - May 7, 2005
Joy of Motion Dance Center
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H. Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
All styles 4pm 6pm
Hip/hop (by appointment only) 6pm 7:30pm
Call 202-333-6801 x18 for appointment
Philadelphia
Monday - May 9, 2005
Club Shampoo (18 years and Up)
417 N.8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
2pm 6pm
Boston
Sunday - May 15, 2005
Brookline Community Center for the Arts
14 Green Street
Brookline, MA 02129
1pm 4pm
Tuesday - May 17, 2005
The Dance Complex
536 Mass Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio 6
2:30 5:30pm
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