Anthony Anderson is teaming up with his mother, Doris Bowman aka Mama Doris, in Fox’s latest competition series We Are Family, and he’s excited (and possibly nervous) to hear what she’s got to say.
Anderson and Bowman replaced Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne in the series, which launches January 3 and comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment and Apploff Entertainment.
The series showcases non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member. It features a studio audience composed of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $150,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
We Are Family is not the first time that Anderson and his mother have worked together. Doris went viral after an appearance on Celebrity Family Feud, where her risqué answer stopped Steve Harvey in his tracks, and she...
Anderson and Bowman replaced Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne in the series, which launches January 3 and comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment and Apploff Entertainment.
The series showcases non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member. It features a studio audience composed of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $150,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
We Are Family is not the first time that Anderson and his mother have worked together. Doris went viral after an appearance on Celebrity Family Feud, where her risqué answer stopped Steve Harvey in his tracks, and she...
- 1/2/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox is adding the musical game show We Are Family to its 2023-2024 midseason primetime lineup. Emmy nominee Anthony Anderson (black-ish) will be joining his mom, Doris Bowman (aka Mama Doris), as hosts of the new show, which features non-famous family members of famous people singing alongside their celebrity relative while the relative is hidden from view.
“I jumped at the opportunity to host We Are Family and can’t wait for you to see all the celebrities, their relatives and the many surprises we have in store this season – and with my mama by my side, you never know what’s going to happen!,” said Anderson.
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is on board as an executive producer. Matilda Zoltowski is the showrunner and also serves as an executive producer along with Jeff Apploff and Joni Day. Fox Alternative Entertainment created the series and co-produces with Apploff Entertainment.
We Are Family will premiere on Wednesday,...
“I jumped at the opportunity to host We Are Family and can’t wait for you to see all the celebrities, their relatives and the many surprises we have in store this season – and with my mama by my side, you never know what’s going to happen!,” said Anderson.
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is on board as an executive producer. Matilda Zoltowski is the showrunner and also serves as an executive producer along with Jeff Apploff and Joni Day. Fox Alternative Entertainment created the series and co-produces with Apploff Entertainment.
We Are Family will premiere on Wednesday,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Black-ish alum Anthony Anderson and his mom Doris Bowman (aka “Mama Doris”) are teaming up to host Fox’s new midseason music-centric guessing game show We Are Family. The mother and son duo are replacing previously announced Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne, who are unable to host the show due to a scheduling conflict for Foxx, not a big surprise following all the strike-related production changes and delays. He is still set to executive produce the series, which will premiere Wednesday, January 3.
Showcasing non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member, We Are Family will feature a studio audience entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
“We’re so excited to have Anthony and Doris headline We Are Family,” said Allison Wallach,...
Showcasing non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member, We Are Family will feature a studio audience entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
“We’re so excited to have Anthony and Doris headline We Are Family,” said Allison Wallach,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson and his mother, Doris Bowman, are once again teaming up to host another game show together. The son-and-mother duo have been announced as the new hosts of Fox’s upcoming music gamer “We Are Family,” which premieres Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Anderson and Bowman replace Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne Foxx, who had previously been announced for “We Are Family.” Jamie Foxx continues as an executive producer on “We Are Family,” as he presumably recovers from a medical condition that he was hospitalized for earlier this year. Jamie Foxx also hosts another music game show, “Beat Shazam,” for Fox (with Corinne Foxx as the show’s DJ), but Nick Cannon filled in as host, and Kelly Osbourne guested as DJ, for episodes that aired this summer.
Anderson and Bowman — also known as “Mama Doris” — have worked together on several projects, including the gamer “To Tell the Truth,...
Anderson and Bowman replace Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne Foxx, who had previously been announced for “We Are Family.” Jamie Foxx continues as an executive producer on “We Are Family,” as he presumably recovers from a medical condition that he was hospitalized for earlier this year. Jamie Foxx also hosts another music game show, “Beat Shazam,” for Fox (with Corinne Foxx as the show’s DJ), but Nick Cannon filled in as host, and Kelly Osbourne guested as DJ, for episodes that aired this summer.
Anderson and Bowman — also known as “Mama Doris” — have worked together on several projects, including the gamer “To Tell the Truth,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson will host Fox game show “We Are Family” alongside his mother, Doris Bowman, fondly know as “Mama Doris,” the network announced Friday.
The mother-son duo will helm the new music-centric guessing game, which will feature the non-famous relatives of celebrities as they take the stage for solo performances and duets with their hidden famous family member. The celebrities appearing on the series will include musicians, professional athletes and actors, among other famous figures.
Jamie Foxx was originally slated to host the show alongside his daughter Corinne, but were unable to helm the series due to a scheduling conflict. Foxx will remain on as an executive producer for “We Are Family,” which is set to make its midseason debut on Jan. 3, 2024 on Fox.
“I jumped at the opportunity to host ‘We Are Family’ and can’t wait for you to see all the celebrities, their relatives and...
The mother-son duo will helm the new music-centric guessing game, which will feature the non-famous relatives of celebrities as they take the stage for solo performances and duets with their hidden famous family member. The celebrities appearing on the series will include musicians, professional athletes and actors, among other famous figures.
Jamie Foxx was originally slated to host the show alongside his daughter Corinne, but were unable to helm the series due to a scheduling conflict. Foxx will remain on as an executive producer for “We Are Family,” which is set to make its midseason debut on Jan. 3, 2024 on Fox.
“I jumped at the opportunity to host ‘We Are Family’ and can’t wait for you to see all the celebrities, their relatives and...
- 11/10/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
It’s a family affair at Fox, as Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx and his daughter, producer and activist Corinne Foxx, are set to host the brand new music-centric game show We Are Family. The show was announced today (May 15) by Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment, as part of the network’s Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center. We Are Family will see non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member while a studio audience comprised of 100 contestants plays through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay. Players can win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed. Celebrities appearing on We Are Family will range from musicians and professional athletes to actors and beyond. The series will be co-produced by Apploff Entertainment and Fox’s in-house unscripted studio, Fox Alternative Entertainment, which created the program. Jeff Apploff...
- 5/15/2023
- TV Insider
For the second straight year, Fox is not releasing a fall schedule at its upfront presentation. Whenever the network does announce its plans, it will include a healthy dose of unscripted programming.
The broadcaster did release its slate of primetime series for the 2023-24 season Monday morning, and it features near parity between the number of scripted (13) and unscripted (12) shows. The latter category includes renewals for Farmer Wants a Wife and Special Forces; new game shows Snake Oil, hosted by David Spade, and We Are Family, hosted by Jamie and Corinne Foxx and from the same producers as Beat Shazam; and the returns of I Can See Your Voice, which took the 2022-23 season off, and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, last seen on Fox way back in 2014 — when it shared space on the schedule with the first seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Sleepy Hollow.
(The news of We Are Family...
The broadcaster did release its slate of primetime series for the 2023-24 season Monday morning, and it features near parity between the number of scripted (13) and unscripted (12) shows. The latter category includes renewals for Farmer Wants a Wife and Special Forces; new game shows Snake Oil, hosted by David Spade, and We Are Family, hosted by Jamie and Corinne Foxx and from the same producers as Beat Shazam; and the returns of I Can See Your Voice, which took the 2022-23 season off, and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, last seen on Fox way back in 2014 — when it shared space on the schedule with the first seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Sleepy Hollow.
(The news of We Are Family...
- 5/15/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jamie Foxx is hosting another game show for Fox.
The actor, who has been recovering from experiencing a medical complication, and his daughter Corinne Foxx are hosting guessing game show We Are Family.
The series will premiere in 2024, giving Foxx plenty of time to recover. Corinne Foxx recently revealed that Foxx was out of the hospital and playing pickleball.
It comes after Foxx was replaced by guest host Nick Cannon for the latest season of Beat Shazam.
Showcasing non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member, We Are Family will feature a studio audience entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
The series was created by the team at Fox Alternative Entertainment, which will co-produced with Beat Shazam producer Apploff Entertainment. Matilda Zoltowski...
The actor, who has been recovering from experiencing a medical complication, and his daughter Corinne Foxx are hosting guessing game show We Are Family.
The series will premiere in 2024, giving Foxx plenty of time to recover. Corinne Foxx recently revealed that Foxx was out of the hospital and playing pickleball.
It comes after Foxx was replaced by guest host Nick Cannon for the latest season of Beat Shazam.
Showcasing non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member, We Are Family will feature a studio audience entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
The series was created by the team at Fox Alternative Entertainment, which will co-produced with Beat Shazam producer Apploff Entertainment. Matilda Zoltowski...
- 5/15/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Jamie Foxx, Corinne Foxx to Host New Fox Music Game Show ‘We Are Family,’ Slated to Premiere in 2024
Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne Foxx are expanding their relationship with Fox, with the duo set to co-host the music game show “We Are Family,” which has been ordered to series at the broadcaster.
The series was announced just ahead of Fox’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York. It comes as Jamie is still believed to be recovering from a “medical complication” that left him hospitalized on April 12. Most recently, Corinne stated that her father had been out of the hospital “for weeks,” as of May 12.
Jamie is also the host of the Fox music game show “Beat Shazam,” with Corinne serving as the show’s DJ. Nick Cannon is currently serving as guest host with Kelly Osborne filling in as the DJ for the new season expected to air this summer while Jamie recovers. The new season of that show launched May 23. Jamie executive produces that...
The series was announced just ahead of Fox’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York. It comes as Jamie is still believed to be recovering from a “medical complication” that left him hospitalized on April 12. Most recently, Corinne stated that her father had been out of the hospital “for weeks,” as of May 12.
Jamie is also the host of the Fox music game show “Beat Shazam,” with Corinne serving as the show’s DJ. Nick Cannon is currently serving as guest host with Kelly Osborne filling in as the DJ for the new season expected to air this summer while Jamie recovers. The new season of that show launched May 23. Jamie executive produces that...
- 5/15/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Jamie Foxx and his daughter, producer Corrine Foxx, will host a new music-centric game show called “We Are Family” for Fox, Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment announced Monday.
The series, which will premiere in 2024, will showcase non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member. The entire studio audience will be entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
“We are thrilled to be developing ‘We Are Family’ with Jeff Apploff and our friends at Fox Entertainment after so much success with six seasons of ‘Beat Shazam,’” the Foxxes said in a statement. “We hope this show brings as much fun to audiences at home as we’ve had creating it when it premieres next year.”
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The series, which will premiere in 2024, will showcase non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member. The entire studio audience will be entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed.
“We are thrilled to be developing ‘We Are Family’ with Jeff Apploff and our friends at Fox Entertainment after so much success with six seasons of ‘Beat Shazam,’” the Foxxes said in a statement. “We hope this show brings as much fun to audiences at home as we’ve had creating it when it premieres next year.”
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- 5/15/2023
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Fox has navigated the challenges of Covid to get a number of its key non-scripted titles including upcoming A.I. singing competition series Alter Ego and breakout mystery hit The Masked Singer in the can.
These shows, which both launch on Wednesday September 22, are joined in the completed roster by a reboot of Don’t Forget The Lyrics, and the second season of I Can See Your Voice, while Gordon Ramsay cooking competition series Next Level Chef is currently in production.
It’s a far cry from last summer, where across the non-scripted business, the difficulties of the pandemic meant that shows were being pushed backed, paused and delayed.
But Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Entertainment, admits that the network is still cautious given its experience making shows during the recent Delta variant outbreak. He also has a number of decisions to make on its ever-growing slate of reality shows,...
These shows, which both launch on Wednesday September 22, are joined in the completed roster by a reboot of Don’t Forget The Lyrics, and the second season of I Can See Your Voice, while Gordon Ramsay cooking competition series Next Level Chef is currently in production.
It’s a far cry from last summer, where across the non-scripted business, the difficulties of the pandemic meant that shows were being pushed backed, paused and delayed.
But Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Entertainment, admits that the network is still cautious given its experience making shows during the recent Delta variant outbreak. He also has a number of decisions to make on its ever-growing slate of reality shows,...
- 9/8/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
"The Masked Singer" is getting even more over-the-top in its upcoming sixth season, with Fox revealing Monday the show will have its first two-night season premiere with the launch of Season 6 this fall.
According to the broadcast network, "The Masked Singer" will kick off Season 6 on Wednesday, Sept. 22 and air the second half of its supersized debut the following night, Thursday, Sept. 23. On both evenings, the smash-hit competition will be set in the 8 o'clock hour and followed by freshman singing contestant "Alter Ego," which is also getting a two-night debut.
Along with the announcement of "The Masked Singer's" whopper of a Season 6 debut, Fox released its full slate of fall premiere dates Monday, which you can see below.
"Masked Singer" fans who can't wait until Sept. 22 to get their first look at the sixth season can head over here to see TheWrap's exclusive sneak peek at the new...
According to the broadcast network, "The Masked Singer" will kick off Season 6 on Wednesday, Sept. 22 and air the second half of its supersized debut the following night, Thursday, Sept. 23. On both evenings, the smash-hit competition will be set in the 8 o'clock hour and followed by freshman singing contestant "Alter Ego," which is also getting a two-night debut.
Along with the announcement of "The Masked Singer's" whopper of a Season 6 debut, Fox released its full slate of fall premiere dates Monday, which you can see below.
"Masked Singer" fans who can't wait until Sept. 22 to get their first look at the sixth season can head over here to see TheWrap's exclusive sneak peek at the new...
- 7/26/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Fox’s Alter Ego has set its judges. Alanis Morissette, Grimes, Nick Lachey & will.iam are to join the judges table of the new Fox music format with Rocsi Diaz set as host.
The show, which will air after The Masked Singer on the fall schedule, is an avatar singing competition that will see singers become stars performing as their dream reinventions. It is exec produced by Matilda Zoltowski and is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment.
It is a slightly unexpected lineup. While Lachey co-hosted Love Is Blind and was featured on Fox’s The Masked Singer, and will.i.am serves as a coach on the UK version of The Voice, Morissette and Grimes are making their network competition judging debuts.
Morissette, best known for her Jagged Little Pill album, has history with Fox, having recurred on animated series The Great North. Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, recently released...
The show, which will air after The Masked Singer on the fall schedule, is an avatar singing competition that will see singers become stars performing as their dream reinventions. It is exec produced by Matilda Zoltowski and is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment.
It is a slightly unexpected lineup. While Lachey co-hosted Love Is Blind and was featured on Fox’s The Masked Singer, and will.i.am serves as a coach on the UK version of The Voice, Morissette and Grimes are making their network competition judging debuts.
Morissette, best known for her Jagged Little Pill album, has history with Fox, having recurred on animated series The Great North. Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, recently released...
- 7/16/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has found a new Alter Ego, an original signing competition format, for its fall schedule.
The series is the latest unscripted order for the network. It is notable given that it is not a reboot, based on an international format or any other significant IP.
The series will be exec produced by Matilda Zoltowski, who was previously an exec producer on NBC’s World of Dance and Bring The Funny, as well as a co-exec producer on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
Fox Alternative Entertainment, the company’s non-scripted production arm, will produce.
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The series will see “lost dreams and second chances reignited when singers from all walks of life become the stars they’ve always wanted to be. However, these contestants won’t perform as themselves. Rather, they’ll be given the chance to show how...
The series is the latest unscripted order for the network. It is notable given that it is not a reboot, based on an international format or any other significant IP.
The series will be exec produced by Matilda Zoltowski, who was previously an exec producer on NBC’s World of Dance and Bring The Funny, as well as a co-exec producer on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
Fox Alternative Entertainment, the company’s non-scripted production arm, will produce.
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The series will see “lost dreams and second chances reignited when singers from all walks of life become the stars they’ve always wanted to be. However, these contestants won’t perform as themselves. Rather, they’ll be given the chance to show how...
- 5/17/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“World of Dance” has been canceled at NBC after four seasons, Variety has confirmed.
Though there are currently no plans for the show to return to NBC, the Universal Television Alternative Studio — a division of Universal Studio Group — still owns its format, which has been adapted all over the world in countries like Thailand, the Philippines and Poland.
Executive produced by Jennifer Lopez, “World of Dance” is a reality dance competition featuring dancers from all styles of the sport competing for a grand prize of $1 million. The show’s fourth season aired between May and August 2020, but plans for a fifth season were notably absent from NBC’s recently released premiere dates for this summer.
Lopez also served as a judge on the show, along with Ne-Yo and Derek Hough. Jenna Dewan hosted the first two seasons, but then Scott Evans stepped in as host for the show’s third and fourth season.
Though there are currently no plans for the show to return to NBC, the Universal Television Alternative Studio — a division of Universal Studio Group — still owns its format, which has been adapted all over the world in countries like Thailand, the Philippines and Poland.
Executive produced by Jennifer Lopez, “World of Dance” is a reality dance competition featuring dancers from all styles of the sport competing for a grand prize of $1 million. The show’s fourth season aired between May and August 2020, but plans for a fifth season were notably absent from NBC’s recently released premiere dates for this summer.
Lopez also served as a judge on the show, along with Ne-Yo and Derek Hough. Jenna Dewan hosted the first two seasons, but then Scott Evans stepped in as host for the show’s third and fourth season.
- 3/16/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
“World of Dance” has been canceled after four seasons at NBC, TheWrap has confirmed.
The Jennifer Lopez-produce dance competition series concluded its most recent season last August when the teen trio Mdc 3 was named champions. The show was absent from NBC’s recently announced summer lineup, and there are no current plans for it to return to the network.
The series, from Universal Television Alternative Studio and Nuyorican Productions, puts individual and group dancers from a variety of genres and styles up against each other for the title of “Best Dancer in the World” and a $1 million prize.
In addition to her role as executive producer, Lopez also acts as one of the series’ judges, alongside Derek Hough and Ne-yo. Scott Evans hosted the two most recent seasons, replacing Jenna Dewan of Seasons 1 and 2.
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina also executive produce for Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions. Other executive producers include Matilda Zoltowski,...
The Jennifer Lopez-produce dance competition series concluded its most recent season last August when the teen trio Mdc 3 was named champions. The show was absent from NBC’s recently announced summer lineup, and there are no current plans for it to return to the network.
The series, from Universal Television Alternative Studio and Nuyorican Productions, puts individual and group dancers from a variety of genres and styles up against each other for the title of “Best Dancer in the World” and a $1 million prize.
In addition to her role as executive producer, Lopez also acts as one of the series’ judges, alongside Derek Hough and Ne-yo. Scott Evans hosted the two most recent seasons, replacing Jenna Dewan of Seasons 1 and 2.
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina also executive produce for Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions. Other executive producers include Matilda Zoltowski,...
- 3/16/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
NBC is pressing forward with two of its most beloved summer series.
The Peacock network has announced that America's Got Talent and World of Dance will both return to the air this summer.
There was some confusion about whether the shows could go ahead, given the Coronavirus Pandemic, which has brought TV production to a halt.
America’s Got Talent, with new judge Sofia Vergara, along with Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, and host Terry Crews, debuts on May 26 at 8 Pm Et/Pt.
It will be followed by World of Dance at 10 Pm Et/Pt, with judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo, and Scott Evans as host.
“We are so proud to present a 15th season of America’s Got Talent this summer,” said Cowell, who also serves as executive producer.
“This show represents the best in perseverance, creativity and optimism."
"At a time when families are unable to...
The Peacock network has announced that America's Got Talent and World of Dance will both return to the air this summer.
There was some confusion about whether the shows could go ahead, given the Coronavirus Pandemic, which has brought TV production to a halt.
America’s Got Talent, with new judge Sofia Vergara, along with Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, and host Terry Crews, debuts on May 26 at 8 Pm Et/Pt.
It will be followed by World of Dance at 10 Pm Et/Pt, with judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo, and Scott Evans as host.
“We are so proud to present a 15th season of America’s Got Talent this summer,” said Cowell, who also serves as executive producer.
“This show represents the best in perseverance, creativity and optimism."
"At a time when families are unable to...
- 4/27/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
NBC has set May premiere dates for the upcoming 15th season of America’s Got Talent and season 4 of hit dance competition World of Dance. America’s Got Talent, with new judge Sofia Vergara, along with Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, and host Terry Crews, debuts on May 26 at 8 Pm Et/Pt. It will be followed by World of Dance at 10 Pm Et/Pt, with judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo, and Scott Evans as host.
“We are so proud to present a 15th season of America’s Got Talent this summer,” said Cowell, who also serves as executive producer. “This show represents the best in perseverance, creativity and optimism. At a time when families are unable to go out we really hope the new season will bring some much-needed joy and escape.”
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“We are so proud to present a 15th season of America’s Got Talent this summer,” said Cowell, who also serves as executive producer. “This show represents the best in perseverance, creativity and optimism. At a time when families are unable to go out we really hope the new season will bring some much-needed joy and escape.”
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- 4/27/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: NBC.
Episodes: Ongoing (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: July 9, 2019 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Amanda Seales (host); Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, and Jeff Foxworthy (judges).
TV show description:
From executive producers David Friedman and Matilda Zoltowski, the Bring the Funny TV show is a comedy competition. The TV series shines a spotlight on comedic acts of every size, shape, and style.
Comedian Amanda Seales hosts the competition, with Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, and Jeff Foxworthy serving as judges. The program features solo comics, sketch troupes, musicians, magicians, puppeteers, and social media personalities.
The acts need to be able to make the audience laugh...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: July 9, 2019 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Amanda Seales (host); Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, and Jeff Foxworthy (judges).
TV show description:
From executive producers David Friedman and Matilda Zoltowski, the Bring the Funny TV show is a comedy competition. The TV series shines a spotlight on comedic acts of every size, shape, and style.
Comedian Amanda Seales hosts the competition, with Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, and Jeff Foxworthy serving as judges. The program features solo comics, sketch troupes, musicians, magicians, puppeteers, and social media personalities.
The acts need to be able to make the audience laugh...
- 7/10/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
NBC has greenlighted a pair of entertainment-competition series for the summer: the songwriter-focused Songland and stand-up comedy show Bring the Funny.
Set to premiere at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, after the season premiere of America’s Got Talent, Songland takes an inside look at the creative songwriting process. It provides one winner per episode the opportunity to have their song recorded for a global audience by the chart-topping guest recording artists featured in their show. It’s billed as a one-of-a-kind opportunity for talented up-and-coming songwriters to be exposed to and mentored by three music producers per episode who are responsible for today’s biggest hits.
The concept was devised by Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, The Voice producer Audrey Morrissey and director Ivan Dudynsky. They serve as executive producers alongside Chad Hines and The Voice’s Adam Levine.
The panel of producer-songwriters includes Ryan Tedder; lead singer of OneRepublic and Grammy-winning producer of Adele,...
Set to premiere at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, after the season premiere of America’s Got Talent, Songland takes an inside look at the creative songwriting process. It provides one winner per episode the opportunity to have their song recorded for a global audience by the chart-topping guest recording artists featured in their show. It’s billed as a one-of-a-kind opportunity for talented up-and-coming songwriters to be exposed to and mentored by three music producers per episode who are responsible for today’s biggest hits.
The concept was devised by Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, The Voice producer Audrey Morrissey and director Ivan Dudynsky. They serve as executive producers alongside Chad Hines and The Voice’s Adam Levine.
The panel of producer-songwriters includes Ryan Tedder; lead singer of OneRepublic and Grammy-winning producer of Adele,...
- 3/14/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC has ordered the comedy competition series “Bring the Funny” to series with a 10-episode commitment.
“Saturday Night Live’s” longest-running cast member Kenan Thompson will serve as a judge on the series along with Chrissy Teigen and comedy icon Jeff Foxworthy. Comedian Amanda Seales will serve as host.
In partnership with the international organization Just for Laughs, “Bring the Funny” will feature stand-ups, sketch troupes, and comedic variety acts. From solo comics to sketch troupes to musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more, anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive the $250,000 prize package and be part of the Bring the Funny showcase.
“Great comedians know how to make us laugh while serving as a reflection of the times, and we are excited to embrace and support the myriad of ways funny people bring us levity and humor today,” said Meredith Ahr, president of the...
“Saturday Night Live’s” longest-running cast member Kenan Thompson will serve as a judge on the series along with Chrissy Teigen and comedy icon Jeff Foxworthy. Comedian Amanda Seales will serve as host.
In partnership with the international organization Just for Laughs, “Bring the Funny” will feature stand-ups, sketch troupes, and comedic variety acts. From solo comics to sketch troupes to musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more, anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive the $250,000 prize package and be part of the Bring the Funny showcase.
“Great comedians know how to make us laugh while serving as a reflection of the times, and we are excited to embrace and support the myriad of ways funny people bring us levity and humor today,” said Meredith Ahr, president of the...
- 2/1/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has picked up the reality competition series “Bring the Funny,” with Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and Jeff Foxworthy attached to serve as judges.
In the style of “America’s Got Talent” and CBS’s “The World’s Best,” the 10-episode series will showcase multiple styles of comedy on the same stage — traditional stand-ups and sketch troupes, as well as comedic variety acts including “musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more.”
The winner will receive a $250,000 prize. Amanda Seales will serve as host for the show.
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David Friedman and Matilda Zoltowski will serve as executive producers. Bruce Hills, president of the comedy festival Just for Laughs, is consulting producer. The series will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio.
“Great comedians know how to make us laugh while serving as a reflection of the times, and we...
In the style of “America’s Got Talent” and CBS’s “The World’s Best,” the 10-episode series will showcase multiple styles of comedy on the same stage — traditional stand-ups and sketch troupes, as well as comedic variety acts including “musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more.”
The winner will receive a $250,000 prize. Amanda Seales will serve as host for the show.
Also Read: Ratings: 'The Masked Singer' Soars 13 Percent Above Last Week
David Friedman and Matilda Zoltowski will serve as executive producers. Bruce Hills, president of the comedy festival Just for Laughs, is consulting producer. The series will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio.
“Great comedians know how to make us laugh while serving as a reflection of the times, and we...
- 2/1/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
NBC is teaming with Just For Laughs on Bring The Funny, a new comedy competition series that aims to find the next great comedic act. The network ordered 10 episodes of the series that will feature SNL‘s Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and Jeff Foxworthy as judges, with comedian Amanda Seales as host.
The announcement comes as Fox is developing Funny People, a reality-competition series featuring rising comics.
Bring The Funny, billed as a new competition series for the next generation of comedy lovers, will feature the best of the best stand-ups, sketch troupes and comedic variety acts, according to the show’s official description. “From solo comics to sketch troupes to musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more – anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive the career-changing $250,000 prize package and see their name in lights in the Bring the Funny showcase.”
“Great comedians know how...
The announcement comes as Fox is developing Funny People, a reality-competition series featuring rising comics.
Bring The Funny, billed as a new competition series for the next generation of comedy lovers, will feature the best of the best stand-ups, sketch troupes and comedic variety acts, according to the show’s official description. “From solo comics to sketch troupes to musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more – anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive the career-changing $250,000 prize package and see their name in lights in the Bring the Funny showcase.”
“Great comedians know how...
- 2/1/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“World of Dance” is about to add a few more big names into its expert panel of mentors and judges.
NBC tells TheWrap exclusively that the summer dance competition series starring Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, Ne-yo and Jenna Dewan is bringing five famed choreographers and performers in as guest mentors for its currently-airing second season. These include Paula Abdul, Julianne Hough, Mel B, Savion Glover and Ciara. Professional ballerina Misty Copeland has been set as a guest judge.
The first batch of short-term mentors will begin their residency just as the show shifts to its new night, time and length.
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Currently airing after “America’s Got Talent” at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, “World of Dance” is switching to a two-hour telecast on Wednesdays at 8 — with the two...
NBC tells TheWrap exclusively that the summer dance competition series starring Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, Ne-yo and Jenna Dewan is bringing five famed choreographers and performers in as guest mentors for its currently-airing second season. These include Paula Abdul, Julianne Hough, Mel B, Savion Glover and Ciara. Professional ballerina Misty Copeland has been set as a guest judge.
The first batch of short-term mentors will begin their residency just as the show shifts to its new night, time and length.
Also Read: Ratings: 'World of Dance,' 'America's Got Talent' Dip in Week 2 But Still Hand NBC Easy Tuesday Win
Currently airing after “America’s Got Talent” at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, “World of Dance” is switching to a two-hour telecast on Wednesdays at 8 — with the two...
- 7/23/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In an exclusive video shown for the first time on Gold Derby, “World of Dance” executive producer and superstar judge Jennifer Lopez introduces lighting designer Oscar Dominguez. Often working in tandem with production design, the show is nothing without Dominguez’ work. Watch the video above for a look at what goes on behind the scenes with the lighting department on “World of Dance.”
See‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Director Alex Rudzinski talks about making a ‘dynamic presentation’ each week
“Doing a show in the round is a challenge,” admits Dominguez. “Also lighting for in excess of 15 or 16 cameras is also something that can be a lot of fun. The production design, lighting design and the director all have to be this beautiful, synchronized team.”
From a technical standpoint, Dominguez points out the various schools of thought and disciplines in lighting. “Getting a strong back light and having it come...
See‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Director Alex Rudzinski talks about making a ‘dynamic presentation’ each week
“Doing a show in the round is a challenge,” admits Dominguez. “Also lighting for in excess of 15 or 16 cameras is also something that can be a lot of fun. The production design, lighting design and the director all have to be this beautiful, synchronized team.”
From a technical standpoint, Dominguez points out the various schools of thought and disciplines in lighting. “Getting a strong back light and having it come...
- 6/15/2018
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In an exclusive video shown for the first time on Gold Derby, “World of Dance” executive producer and superstar judge Jennifer Lopez introduces Alex Rudzinksi, the series’ director who makes the difficult task of directing a reality dance competition look easy. Rudzinksi previously won a pair of Emmys in 2016 for directing and producing “Grease Live.” Watch the video above for a sneak peak at the impressive skills it takes to capture every amazing moment of this reality TV series.
See ‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Showrunners Kris Curry & Matilda Zoltowski on dancers and ‘phenomenal’ Jennifer Lopez
“My job was to make a really interesting, connected, dynamic presentation,” says Rudzinski. “I wanted to make sure every beat, every movement, every extension was best portrayed to the people watching at home. And to the judges obviously.” Those judges include Lopez alongside professional dancer Derek Hough and musician Ne-Yo.
“What I love about...
See ‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Showrunners Kris Curry & Matilda Zoltowski on dancers and ‘phenomenal’ Jennifer Lopez
“My job was to make a really interesting, connected, dynamic presentation,” says Rudzinski. “I wanted to make sure every beat, every movement, every extension was best portrayed to the people watching at home. And to the judges obviously.” Those judges include Lopez alongside professional dancer Derek Hough and musician Ne-Yo.
“What I love about...
- 6/14/2018
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In an exclusive video shown for the first time on Gold Derby, “World of Dance” executive producer and superstar judge Jennifer Lopez introduces technological marvels Dave Edwards and Florian Wieder, the production designers who transport audiences to a new world for each performance. Watch the video above to see Edwards explain how their work takes “World of Dance” to the next level.
See ‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Showrunners Kris Curry & Matilda Zoltowski on dancers and ‘phenomenal’ Jennifer Lopez
“We were asked to design something that’s never been seen before,” says Edwards. “Imagine a venue that you would go into that was for dancers. We had the circle stage, which was the arena that they’re in. We created a stage upstage to give it a little bit more depth. In terms of backstage and the ‘reality’ side, it was created so that the dancers could have an area to themselves.
See ‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Showrunners Kris Curry & Matilda Zoltowski on dancers and ‘phenomenal’ Jennifer Lopez
“We were asked to design something that’s never been seen before,” says Edwards. “Imagine a venue that you would go into that was for dancers. We had the circle stage, which was the arena that they’re in. We created a stage upstage to give it a little bit more depth. In terms of backstage and the ‘reality’ side, it was created so that the dancers could have an area to themselves.
- 6/13/2018
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In an exclusive video shown for the first time on Gold Derby, “World of Dance” executive producer and superstar judge Jennifer Lopez introduces the irreplaceable creative duo known in the dance community as “NappyTabs.” Tabitha and Napoleon D’Umo not only provide choreography guidance to the competitors, but they also oversee all of the creative elements of the series. Watch the video above to see how Tabitha and Napoleon work to make every moment on “World of Dance” so impactful.
See‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Showrunners Kris Curry & Matilda Zoltowski on dancers and ‘phenomenal’ Jennifer Lopez
“We’ll get our song, we’ll meet with the contestants and [find out] what type of dance movement and music we’re going to do,” says Napoleon while describing the behind-the-scenes process. “From that point we utilize the song to create the visual.”
“We work with almost every single department,” adds Tabitha. “From the lighting designer,...
See‘World of Dance’ Emmys exclusive: Showrunners Kris Curry & Matilda Zoltowski on dancers and ‘phenomenal’ Jennifer Lopez
“We’ll get our song, we’ll meet with the contestants and [find out] what type of dance movement and music we’re going to do,” says Napoleon while describing the behind-the-scenes process. “From that point we utilize the song to create the visual.”
“We work with almost every single department,” adds Tabitha. “From the lighting designer,...
- 6/12/2018
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In an exclusive video shown for the first time on Gold Derby, “World of Dance” executive producer and superstar judge Jennifer Lopez introduces the fearless showrunners who execute the reality TV program on a daily basis. Watch the video above to see executive producers Kris Curry and Matilda Zoltowski explain the passion and dedication it takes to create a series of this magnitude.
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“It was a conscious decision on our part as producers to try and understand the dancers as characters and understand a story arc for them over the course of the whole season,” says Curry. Showing how the artists were able to grow from their first performance in the qualifier to their last performance in the world final was key.
“We’ve got these amazing dancers and they’ve all got different styles,...
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“It was a conscious decision on our part as producers to try and understand the dancers as characters and understand a story arc for them over the course of the whole season,” says Curry. Showing how the artists were able to grow from their first performance in the qualifier to their last performance in the world final was key.
“We’ve got these amazing dancers and they’ve all got different styles,...
- 6/11/2018
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
NBC is polishing up its dancing shoes for more World of Dance. Weeks ahead of the Jennifer Lopez-led hoofer competition’s sophomore-season premiere, the Peacock has renewed it for a third season.
The series, which bowed last year as the most-watched new summer alternative series in a decade, lets dancers showcase their talents and compete for a million-dollar grand prize. Exec producer Lopez leads a judging team that also includes Derek Hough, Ne-Yo and host/mentor Jenna Dewan.
“We set out to make World of Dance a competition series of the highest caliber — every act that hits the stage gives their all and challenges themselves against the most elite athletes in the world,” Lopez said.
Last year’s first season of World of Dance averaged a 2.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 10.1 million viewers in Live+seven day. That made it the No. 1 new summer show in the demo and total viewers and No.
The series, which bowed last year as the most-watched new summer alternative series in a decade, lets dancers showcase their talents and compete for a million-dollar grand prize. Exec producer Lopez leads a judging team that also includes Derek Hough, Ne-Yo and host/mentor Jenna Dewan.
“We set out to make World of Dance a competition series of the highest caliber — every act that hits the stage gives their all and challenges themselves against the most elite athletes in the world,” Lopez said.
Last year’s first season of World of Dance averaged a 2.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 10.1 million viewers in Live+seven day. That made it the No. 1 new summer show in the demo and total viewers and No.
- 5/10/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC has given out an early Season 3 renewal to the competition series “World of Dance.”
The series features Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and Ne-yo as judges, with Jenna Dewan serving as host and mentor. Lopez also executive produces. Season 2 of the show is set to launch on May 29 immediately following the season premiere of “America’s Got Talent.”
“‘World of Dance’ is a high-energy competition with immeasurable heart, compelling storytelling and unmatched talent,” said Paul Telegdy, president of the alternative and reality group at NBC Entertainment. “With our exceptional judging panel leading the charge and competitors who are the best in what they do, we’re thrilled to once again bring viewers the Olympics of dance.”
The first season of “World of Dance” averaged a 2.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 10.1 million viewers in Live+7, making it the number one new summer show in 18-49 and total viewers and the number...
The series features Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and Ne-yo as judges, with Jenna Dewan serving as host and mentor. Lopez also executive produces. Season 2 of the show is set to launch on May 29 immediately following the season premiere of “America’s Got Talent.”
“‘World of Dance’ is a high-energy competition with immeasurable heart, compelling storytelling and unmatched talent,” said Paul Telegdy, president of the alternative and reality group at NBC Entertainment. “With our exceptional judging panel leading the charge and competitors who are the best in what they do, we’re thrilled to once again bring viewers the Olympics of dance.”
The first season of “World of Dance” averaged a 2.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 10.1 million viewers in Live+7, making it the number one new summer show in 18-49 and total viewers and the number...
- 5/10/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Check out these photos of the competitors for the upcoming first season of the World of Dance TV show, on NBC. Jenna Dewan Tatum hosts the competitive reality series, and will mentor and judge, along with Derek Hough, Ne-yo, and Jennifer Lopez.World of Dance premieres on NBC on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 10:00pm. Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas & Benny Medina executive produce for Nuyorican Productions. Also executive producing are Kris Curry, Matilda Zoltowski, Alex Katz, David Gonzalez, Matthew Everitt, and Al Hassas.Read More…...
- 4/28/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Jenny from the block is dancing her way to a TV near you. Jennifer Lopez will be one of the judge-mentors on the World of Dance TV show competition, coming to NBC. JLo is also executive producing the series, through her Nuyorican Productions.The competitive reality series is no joke. The grand prize is $1,000,000.00. Bunheads, hoofers, twerkers and other twinkle toes in between, find out how to apply to compete on the World of Dance TV series, after the jump. The Peacock Network ordered the series, back in July.Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina will executive produce for Nuyorican Productions. Kris Curry, Matilda Zoltowski, David Gonzalez, Matthew Everitt, and Al Hassas also executive produce. The series will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studios in association with Nuyorican Productions. Read More…...
- 9/30/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
NBC has ordered a new comedy variety series -- I Can Do That! -- for a Summer 2015 debut. Cheryl Burke, Joe Jonas, Nicole Scherziner, Ciara, Jeff Dye and Alan Ritchson will be asked to put on an entertainment show with skills they didn't even know they had.
Here are the details:
NBC Orders Comedy Variety Series "I Can Do That!" With Host Marlon Wayans And All Star Cast
Cast Members Cheryl Burke, Joe Jonas, Nicole Scherziner, Ciara, Jeff Dye and Alan Ritchson Asked to Bravely Display Entertainment Skills They Didn't Even Know They Had in Series Executive Produced by Audrey Morrissey ("The Voice") and Matilda Zoltowski ("Dancing With the Stars")
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Here are the details:
NBC Orders Comedy Variety Series "I Can Do That!" With Host Marlon Wayans And All Star Cast
Cast Members Cheryl Burke, Joe Jonas, Nicole Scherziner, Ciara, Jeff Dye and Alan Ritchson Asked to Bravely Display Entertainment Skills They Didn't Even Know They Had in Series Executive Produced by Audrey Morrissey ("The Voice") and Matilda Zoltowski ("Dancing With the Stars")
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- 3/4/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: The CW has picked up two episodes of Perez Hilton Superfan, an unscripted series featuring the celebrity blogger getting close and personal with a different superstar each week. The series of specials was originally commissioned by U.K.’s ITV2 in November with a four-episode order, which premiered in December (trailer below). The two specials acquired by the CW showcase Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Superfan hails from Chris Coelen’s Kinetic Content, Scotland-based Stv Prods., GroupM Entertainment and The Collective. Coelen, Hilton, Alan Clements, Richard Foster, Tony Moulsdale, Steven Grossman, Jennifer Danska and Matilda Zoltowski executive produce. With the acquisition, Superfan joins Kinetic’s two unscripted U.S. broadcast series, recent ABC entry You Deserve It and NBC’s upcoming Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.
- 2/28/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
ITV2 has given a four-episode order to Perez Hilton Super Fan, an unscripted series featuring the celebrity blogger getting close and personal with a different superstar each week — including Lady Gaga, Kelly Rowland, Katy Perry and Enrique Iglesias. The series, which will premiere on ITV2 in December, hails from Chris Coelen’s Kinetic Content in collaboration with Scotland-based Stv Prods., GroupM Entertainment and The Collective. Kinetic will be shopping the series to U.S. networks in the next few weeks. Internationally, it will be distributed by Drg. Coelen, Hilton, Stv’s Alan Clements, GroupM’s Richard Foster and Tony Moulsdale and The Collective’s Steven Grossman will executive produce along with Kinetic’s Jennifer Danska and Matilda Zoltowski.
- 11/9/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
ABC has picked up game show You Deserve It, hosted by The Bachelor‘s Chris Harrison, to series with an eight-episode order. Casting is underway, with production slated to begin in October. Based on a format by Deal or No Deal creator Dick de Rijk, You Deserve It is a game show where a person plays trivia in order to win money for a loved one. ProSiebenSat.1´s Red Arrow Entertainment Group owns the rights to the format through its relationship with de Rijk. Kinetic Content, Red Arrow’s U.S. production company headed by Chris Coelen, sold the format to ABC in January and will produce the series. Harrison was attached as host in March. De Rijk, Coelen, and Kinetic’s Matilda Zoltowski executive produce the project, packaged by Paradigm. There has been speculation that You Deserve It may premiere behind the fall season finale of Dancing with the Stars but,...
- 9/8/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Berlin -- Red Arrow Entertainment Group, the production arm of European broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, has taken a 51% stake in Chris Coelen's Santa Monica-based shingle Kinetic Content.
Coelen, who oversaw shows such as "Wife Swap," "Secret Millionaire" and "The Price of Beauty" as CEO of Rdf Media USA, set up Kinetic in March. Before Rdf, Coelen was a partner at United Talent Agency, where his clients included Ryan Seacrest and Jessica Simpson.
Coelen took several Rdf execs with him when he launched Kinetic, among them Jennifer Danska, Gerald Massimei and Katie Griffin as well as ex-bbc producer Matilda Zoltowski, part of the team that launched "Dancing With the Stars" in the U.S. Kinetic has exclusive programming ventures with U.K. nets Channel 4 and Stv.
Red Arrow, launched in January, is quickly setting up an international production network to feed ProSieben's pan-European network of channels. The group has a two-year...
Coelen, who oversaw shows such as "Wife Swap," "Secret Millionaire" and "The Price of Beauty" as CEO of Rdf Media USA, set up Kinetic in March. Before Rdf, Coelen was a partner at United Talent Agency, where his clients included Ryan Seacrest and Jessica Simpson.
Coelen took several Rdf execs with him when he launched Kinetic, among them Jennifer Danska, Gerald Massimei and Katie Griffin as well as ex-bbc producer Matilda Zoltowski, part of the team that launched "Dancing With the Stars" in the U.S. Kinetic has exclusive programming ventures with U.K. nets Channel 4 and Stv.
Red Arrow, launched in January, is quickly setting up an international production network to feed ProSieben's pan-European network of channels. The group has a two-year...
- 9/2/2010
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Rdf USA CEO Chris Coelen is putting in motion Kinetic Content.
Coelen is launching the production company, which will focus on the development and production of unscripted series.
He has started to assemble Kinetic's creative team, bringing in three executives he worked with at Rdf -- Jennifer Danska, Gerald Massimei and Katie Griffin -- and hiring former "Dancing With the Stars" co-exec producer Matilda Zoltowski.
Zoltowski and Danska will serve as senior vp development and current series, respectively. Massimei has been named vp development and current, and Griffin is manager of development.
Coelen is still hiring and expects to end up with a team of 8-10 creative execs.
For now, he is financing the enterprise himself but said he's fielding offers from potential strategic partners and planning to form alliances, especially on the international side, and establish ties in the branded entertainment space.
Coelen will introduce Santa Monica-based Kinetic...
Coelen is launching the production company, which will focus on the development and production of unscripted series.
He has started to assemble Kinetic's creative team, bringing in three executives he worked with at Rdf -- Jennifer Danska, Gerald Massimei and Katie Griffin -- and hiring former "Dancing With the Stars" co-exec producer Matilda Zoltowski.
Zoltowski and Danska will serve as senior vp development and current series, respectively. Massimei has been named vp development and current, and Griffin is manager of development.
Coelen is still hiring and expects to end up with a team of 8-10 creative execs.
For now, he is financing the enterprise himself but said he's fielding offers from potential strategic partners and planning to form alliances, especially on the international side, and establish ties in the branded entertainment space.
Coelen will introduce Santa Monica-based Kinetic...
- 3/24/2010
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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