Total madness: “Total Bellas” stars and former WWE Superstars the Bella Twins are set to guest star on the return of Nickelodeon’s prank show “The Substitute,” TheWrap has learned exclusively. We’ve also got your first look at Nikki Bella’s undercover looks, and news of the guest stars to come.
Using costumes and prosthetics to hide her identity, Nikki Bella transforms into three unrecognizable characters to prank the children at Las Palmas Middle School in Covina, California. First up, she’s an eccentric gym teacher who brings her dog-training techniques to the field. Next, Nikki plays an awkward speech teacher preoccupied by her upcoming maid of honor duties. Finally, the woman who used to put away her opponents with the Rack Attack embodies a career counselor obsessed with clowns.
And for the first time in the prank show’s history, the Substitute brings a tag-team partner: Brie Bella...
Using costumes and prosthetics to hide her identity, Nikki Bella transforms into three unrecognizable characters to prank the children at Las Palmas Middle School in Covina, California. First up, she’s an eccentric gym teacher who brings her dog-training techniques to the field. Next, Nikki plays an awkward speech teacher preoccupied by her upcoming maid of honor duties. Finally, the woman who used to put away her opponents with the Rack Attack embodies a career counselor obsessed with clowns.
And for the first time in the prank show’s history, the Substitute brings a tag-team partner: Brie Bella...
- 1/17/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
John Cena was “slaughtering stale competition” in his WWE entrance theme “My Time Is Now.” And now, he’s eating stale sandwiches out of the garbage can.
Welcome to Nickelodeon’s hidden-camera prank show “The Substitute.”
In the wrestler-turned-actor’s episode, which serves as the series premiere, the former Doctor of Thuganomics plays tricks on and treats kids at the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills in Monrovia, Calif. He’s totally undercover the whole time.
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Using a full costume and prosthetics to hide his identity, Cena is transformed into three completely unrecognizable camp counselors, pranking campers as a quirky environmentalist, a fearful fire safety expert and a CPR instructor with an unusual best friend.
TheWrap has your exclusive first look at Cena’s environmentalist character. Yeah, he gross.
Watch our sneak peek via the video above.
Welcome to Nickelodeon’s hidden-camera prank show “The Substitute.”
In the wrestler-turned-actor’s episode, which serves as the series premiere, the former Doctor of Thuganomics plays tricks on and treats kids at the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills in Monrovia, Calif. He’s totally undercover the whole time.
Also Read: Inside Pro Wrestling's Big, Huge TV Push: 3 New Shows, 4 New Networks Across 4 Nights
Using a full costume and prosthetics to hide his identity, Cena is transformed into three completely unrecognizable camp counselors, pranking campers as a quirky environmentalist, a fearful fire safety expert and a CPR instructor with an unusual best friend.
TheWrap has your exclusive first look at Cena’s environmentalist character. Yeah, he gross.
Watch our sneak peek via the video above.
- 10/3/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Unscripted veteran Todd Hurvitz has signed an overall deal with Industrial Media, Variety has learned exclusively.
“Securing the best development and show running talent is critical as we expand to meet the demands of this vibrant marketplace,” said Eli Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media. “Todd has consistently been one of the most creative and well-rounded producers we know. He has a real gift for storytelling and comedy and we are overjoyed to have him on our team.”
Under the deal, Hurvitz develop original series and produce content in various formats. Hurvitz is currently the showrunner on the unscripted Nickelodeon series “The Substitute,” which is produced by Industrial Media’s Intellectual Property Corporation.
“It’s rare to find a multi-faceted producer with such a wide range of skills and formats under his belt,” said Industrial Media president. Aaron Saidman. “He’ll be a welcomed addition.”
Hurvitz’s past credits include shows such as “Punk’D,...
“Securing the best development and show running talent is critical as we expand to meet the demands of this vibrant marketplace,” said Eli Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media. “Todd has consistently been one of the most creative and well-rounded producers we know. He has a real gift for storytelling and comedy and we are overjoyed to have him on our team.”
Under the deal, Hurvitz develop original series and produce content in various formats. Hurvitz is currently the showrunner on the unscripted Nickelodeon series “The Substitute,” which is produced by Industrial Media’s Intellectual Property Corporation.
“It’s rare to find a multi-faceted producer with such a wide range of skills and formats under his belt,” said Industrial Media president. Aaron Saidman. “He’ll be a welcomed addition.”
Hurvitz’s past credits include shows such as “Punk’D,...
- 9/3/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon is expanding its unscripted slate with two new series. The network has greenlit new holiday-themed competition series Top Elf, created by Mike Duffy and Tim Duffy, and ordered a full series pickup of The Substitute, from The Intellectual Property Corporation.
Top Elf, which begins production in September on five one-hour episodes, features kid contestants with extraordinary building and design skills competing for the coveted title of Top Elf.
Following the strong performance of two specials which aired earlier this year, hidden camera prank show The Substitute has been picked up for a full 10-episode series order. Production is underway, with the series premiere set for October.
“Giving our audience a range of unscripted content in different formats is one of our top priorities. Top Elf is an irresistible opportunity to celebrate the holidays with a uniquely comedic approach to a high-stakes competition,” said Rob Baghaw, Evp, Unscripted Content. “Our...
Top Elf, which begins production in September on five one-hour episodes, features kid contestants with extraordinary building and design skills competing for the coveted title of Top Elf.
Following the strong performance of two specials which aired earlier this year, hidden camera prank show The Substitute has been picked up for a full 10-episode series order. Production is underway, with the series premiere set for October.
“Giving our audience a range of unscripted content in different formats is one of our top priorities. Top Elf is an irresistible opportunity to celebrate the holidays with a uniquely comedic approach to a high-stakes competition,” said Rob Baghaw, Evp, Unscripted Content. “Our...
- 8/28/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It seems Bravo Media wants you to give up everything -- except cable TV, of course. The first season of the Stripped TV show premieres on Bravo on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. The reality TV series centers on people who volunteer to be "stripped" of everything they own (including their clothes) as the cameras follow them for three weeks -- and they are not even competing for cash prizes. So yes, these people really want to be on TV. According to Bravo, the Stripped TV series aims to expose the heart of American materialism (although oddly enough, voyeurism doesn't come up). Truly Original's Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Michelle Scheifen, Todd Hurvitz, Cat Rodriguez, and Eric Gardner executive produce the reality series. Participants in the first season include: Jason Lau, Brian...
- 11/8/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Below, watch a preview for the new Ghosts In the Hood TV show. The series premiere on We tv, Thursday, January 5, 2017. The first season of six hourlong episodes follows Official Paranormal Operations (O.P.O.). We tv says O.P.O. goes, "...where other ghost hunters typically don't - from the Lbc to Altadena - bringing their signature humor along with them.Ghosts In the Hood stars Defecio Stoglin, Jasmine Orpilla, Dave Purdy, Matty Richards, and Maunda Oyin. Gurney Productions produces the docu-series for We tv. Scott Gurney and Deirdre Gurney executive produce alongside Mike Odair and Todd Hurvitz. Lauren Gellert, David Stefanoum, and Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin executive produce in-house, for We tv.Read More…...
- 10/28/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Original Media, the production company behind unscripted series such as Ink Master and Swamp People, is expanding its production and creative teams. Brenda Hurley has been tapped as COO of both Original Media and True Entertainment both subsidiary production companies of Endemol Shine North America. In addition, Nikki Borrelli has been named Svp, production & operations, Original Media; Todd Hurvitz is Svp, current programming, Original Media; and Lisa Bloch is…...
- 7/23/2015
- Deadline TV
Syfy is entering the zombie fray with "Z Nation," and now we know when it'll be premiering. Here's the network's full fall 2014 lineup, which also includes event series "Ascension" and another "31 Days of Halloween" in October.
If Syfy Original Movies are your thing, keep your eyes open for the likes of Dark Haul, Finders Keepers, and Mutant World.
From the Press Release:
Syfy’s 2014 Fall Programming primetime lineup will feature the series premieres of "Z Nation" on September 12 and docuseries "Town of the Living Dead" on October 7.
In addition, the Season Five return of "Haven" airs September 11 with the special 10th anniversary season of "Ghost Hunters" beginning October 8. The highly anticipated six-hour event series "Ascension," starring Tricia Helfer, kicks off November 24.
For the seventh consecutive year, Syfy will celebrate the Halloween season with nearly 600 hours of ghoulish programming during the month-long "31 Days of Halloween" (October 1-31).
September
"Haven" (Season 5 Premiere)
Returns Thursday,...
If Syfy Original Movies are your thing, keep your eyes open for the likes of Dark Haul, Finders Keepers, and Mutant World.
From the Press Release:
Syfy’s 2014 Fall Programming primetime lineup will feature the series premieres of "Z Nation" on September 12 and docuseries "Town of the Living Dead" on October 7.
In addition, the Season Five return of "Haven" airs September 11 with the special 10th anniversary season of "Ghost Hunters" beginning October 8. The highly anticipated six-hour event series "Ascension," starring Tricia Helfer, kicks off November 24.
For the seventh consecutive year, Syfy will celebrate the Halloween season with nearly 600 hours of ghoulish programming during the month-long "31 Days of Halloween" (October 1-31).
September
"Haven" (Season 5 Premiere)
Returns Thursday,...
- 8/9/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
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