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Starting this July, TV’s Impractical Jokers will pull their pranks on a new network.
The hidden camera comedy series — which was reported in March to be relocating to TBS amid a programming shake-up at longtime home truTV — will officially make that move with its Season 11 premiere on Thursday, July 11, at 10/9c. The new episodes will feature guest appearances from Brooke Shields, Joey Fatone, Roy Wood Jr., Richard Kind, comedian Joe DeRosa and pro wrestler John Silver, among others.
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The hidden camera comedy series — which was reported in March to be relocating to TBS amid a programming shake-up at longtime home truTV — will officially make that move with its Season 11 premiere on Thursday, July 11, at 10/9c. The new episodes will feature guest appearances from Brooke Shields, Joey Fatone, Roy Wood Jr., Richard Kind, comedian Joe DeRosa and pro wrestler John Silver, among others.
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- 6/6/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
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Nick Carter maintains his innocence following the release of Investigation Discovery’s Fallen Idols: Aaron and Nick Carter, which aired Monday and Tuesday night.
The four-part docuseries featured interviews with former Dream pop group member Melissa Schuman, Shannon “Shay” Ruth and Ashley Repp, three women who have come forward and accused the Backstreet Boys frontman of sexual assault.
“These are exactly the same outrageous claims that led us to sue this gang of conspirators,” Carter’s attorney, Dale Hayes, Jr., said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “Those cases are working their way through the legal system now, and, based on both the initial court rulings and the overwhelming evidence, we have every belief that we will prevail and hold them accountable for spreading these falsehoods.”
Over the years, Carter has maintained that the women featured in the docuseries conspired to extort, harass and defame him with their allegedly false claims,...
The four-part docuseries featured interviews with former Dream pop group member Melissa Schuman, Shannon “Shay” Ruth and Ashley Repp, three women who have come forward and accused the Backstreet Boys frontman of sexual assault.
“These are exactly the same outrageous claims that led us to sue this gang of conspirators,” Carter’s attorney, Dale Hayes, Jr., said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “Those cases are working their way through the legal system now, and, based on both the initial court rulings and the overwhelming evidence, we have every belief that we will prevail and hold them accountable for spreading these falsehoods.”
Over the years, Carter has maintained that the women featured in the docuseries conspired to extort, harass and defame him with their allegedly false claims,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The second night of Investigation Discovery’s Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter docuseries wasted no time before diving into Aaron Carter’s mental health struggles and deeper into the allegations of sexual assault against Backstreet Boys frontman Nick Carter.
The final two episodes of the four-part docuseries featured interviews with Aaron Carter’s ex-girlfriend, Lina Valentina, and his ex-fiancée, Melanie Martin, whom he had a child with before he died in November 2022. Nick Carter’s ex-girlfriend, Kaya Jones, was also interviewed about her public support for Melissa Schuman, a former member of the pop girl group Dream, who was the first person to accuse Nick Carter of sexual assault publicly.
The third episode opened with a recording of a phone conversation between Aaron Carter and Schuman. In it, the “I Want Candy” singer tells Schuman he had been seeing everything that had been happening to her since she came forward,...
The final two episodes of the four-part docuseries featured interviews with Aaron Carter’s ex-girlfriend, Lina Valentina, and his ex-fiancée, Melanie Martin, whom he had a child with before he died in November 2022. Nick Carter’s ex-girlfriend, Kaya Jones, was also interviewed about her public support for Melissa Schuman, a former member of the pop girl group Dream, who was the first person to accuse Nick Carter of sexual assault publicly.
The third episode opened with a recording of a phone conversation between Aaron Carter and Schuman. In it, the “I Want Candy” singer tells Schuman he had been seeing everything that had been happening to her since she came forward,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Investigation Discovery’s newest docuseries Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter dives into the allegations of sexual assault against Backstreet Boys frontman Nick Carter and brother Aaron Carter’s struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
The four-part series, which airs Monday and Tuesday, spends its first two episodes introducing Melissa Schuman, a former member of pop girl band Dream, who was the first woman to publicly come forward, in 2017, to allege that Nick Carter sexually assaulted her.
Schuman spoke out when the #MeToo movement was rocking the entertainment world. Two other accusers — Ashley Rapp and Shay Ruth — subsequently revealed their own accusations of assault. Over the course of four episodes, Schuman, Rapp and Ruth open up about their stories and the backlash they’ve received since coming forward to accuse someone as beloved by the band’s superfans as Nick Carter.
The second half of the docuseries explores Aaron Carter’s struggles,...
The four-part series, which airs Monday and Tuesday, spends its first two episodes introducing Melissa Schuman, a former member of pop girl band Dream, who was the first woman to publicly come forward, in 2017, to allege that Nick Carter sexually assaulted her.
Schuman spoke out when the #MeToo movement was rocking the entertainment world. Two other accusers — Ashley Rapp and Shay Ruth — subsequently revealed their own accusations of assault. Over the course of four episodes, Schuman, Rapp and Ruth open up about their stories and the backlash they’ve received since coming forward to accuse someone as beloved by the band’s superfans as Nick Carter.
The second half of the docuseries explores Aaron Carter’s struggles,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Jason Sarlanis knows that for some people, the Investigation Discovery network has stood for one thing: murder mysteries, frequently gruesome in nature and usually told in self-contained hourlong episodes. But with the success of docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” that perception is quickly changing.
“It has been a fundamental shift for us,” says Sarlanis, who is president of TNT, TBS, TruTV and Hln in addition to ID. “It has brought a spotlight back to all the other things that are outside of the lane of what people expect an ID show to be.”
Those include recent limited series like “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” and “Jared From Subway: Catching a Monster,” as well as partnerships with producers Octavia Spencer (whose output for the network includes docuseries “Lost Women of Highway 20” and “Feds”) and Michael Bay.
ID just made waves with the Kevin Spacey two-part documentary “Spacey Unmasked,...
“It has been a fundamental shift for us,” says Sarlanis, who is president of TNT, TBS, TruTV and Hln in addition to ID. “It has brought a spotlight back to all the other things that are outside of the lane of what people expect an ID show to be.”
Those include recent limited series like “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” and “Jared From Subway: Catching a Monster,” as well as partnerships with producers Octavia Spencer (whose output for the network includes docuseries “Lost Women of Highway 20” and “Feds”) and Michael Bay.
ID just made waves with the Kevin Spacey two-part documentary “Spacey Unmasked,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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In a TikTok shared on Thursday, Nickelodeon’s Amanda Show alum Raquel Lee Bolleau, who was featured in Investigation Discovery’s docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of TV, says she was left disappointed by her experience with the docuseries about toxic sets at the kids TV network.
The doc’s directors, Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz, were recently joined by participants Drake Bell, Giovannie Samuels, Bryan Christopher Hearne and co-executive producer Kate Taylor, for a panel conversation for an Emmys FYC event, moderated by Scaachi Koul, that explored the impact of what has become a hit docuseries for ID and streamer Max. The five-part series outlined allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage stars and crewmembers on Nickelodeon TV show sets run by Dan Schneider.
“Do you think they invited me?” asked the former child star in her video, referencing the Los Angeles event.
Bolleau continued (watch,...
The doc’s directors, Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz, were recently joined by participants Drake Bell, Giovannie Samuels, Bryan Christopher Hearne and co-executive producer Kate Taylor, for a panel conversation for an Emmys FYC event, moderated by Scaachi Koul, that explored the impact of what has become a hit docuseries for ID and streamer Max. The five-part series outlined allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage stars and crewmembers on Nickelodeon TV show sets run by Dan Schneider.
“Do you think they invited me?” asked the former child star in her video, referencing the Los Angeles event.
Bolleau continued (watch,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Sympathizer, Fallout and Quiet on Set.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver screening
On April 5, Netflix hosted a fan screening in New York to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver with filmmakers Zack and Deborah Snyder and stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Stuart Martin and Ray Fisher.
Wesley Coller, Stuart Martin, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Deborah Snyder, Eric Newman, Zack Snyder, Ray Fisher, Fra Fee, Djimon Hounsou, Elise Duffy, Sofia Boutella and Michiel Huisman
The Sympathizer premiere
Robert Downey Jr., Sandra Oh and Hoa Xuande walked the carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of their new HBO series on Tuesday.
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Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver screening
On April 5, Netflix hosted a fan screening in New York to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver with filmmakers Zack and Deborah Snyder and stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Stuart Martin and Ray Fisher.
Wesley Coller, Stuart Martin, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Deborah Snyder, Eric Newman, Zack Snyder, Ray Fisher, Fra Fee, Djimon Hounsou, Elise Duffy, Sofia Boutella and Michiel Huisman
The Sympathizer premiere
Robert Downey Jr., Sandra Oh and Hoa Xuande walked the carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of their new HBO series on Tuesday.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey Sandra Oh, Hoa Xuande...
- 4/12/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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This post contains details from the first four episodes of ID’s documentary series Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
A little over a year and a half ago, producers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz began to have some questions about kids television. More specifically, about the heyday of Nickelodeon.
“Emma and I had noticed…compilations of clips that were made on sets that Dan Schneider presided over, and these compilations were making their way around social media. They included clips of material that is arguably sexual in nature,” Robertson told Deadline. “If this arguably sexual content was being created on sets featuring child actors, for children to absorb, what else was possibly happening? What could this portend or signal about what was really happening behind the scenes?”
Eventually, those questions would evolve into something much more as the two women took a deep dive into what...
A little over a year and a half ago, producers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz began to have some questions about kids television. More specifically, about the heyday of Nickelodeon.
“Emma and I had noticed…compilations of clips that were made on sets that Dan Schneider presided over, and these compilations were making their way around social media. They included clips of material that is arguably sexual in nature,” Robertson told Deadline. “If this arguably sexual content was being created on sets featuring child actors, for children to absorb, what else was possibly happening? What could this portend or signal about what was really happening behind the scenes?”
Eventually, those questions would evolve into something much more as the two women took a deep dive into what...
- 4/5/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
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With ID’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV becoming an overnight ratings hit for Investigation Discovery and Max, attention has now turned to a forthcoming fifth episode of the docuseries that promises to dig deeper into the toxic allegations swirling around Dan Schneider’s years at Nickelodeon.
On Thursday, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, linear and streaming president Jason Sarlanis told The Hollywood Reporter the original four-part series, which released March 17 and 18, far exceeded expectations and prompted the network to mobilize and greenlight the bonus episode to air only weeks later.
“We first started talking to [co-directors] Mary [Robertson] and Emma [Schwartz] about [extending the series] right after the trailer dropped,” Sarlanis recalled of the Feb. 8 first look, which featured clips of child stars coming forward with claims of abuse and sexism surrounding iconic kids TV shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s on Nickelodeon.
The bonus episode, titled Breaking the Silence,...
On Thursday, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, linear and streaming president Jason Sarlanis told The Hollywood Reporter the original four-part series, which released March 17 and 18, far exceeded expectations and prompted the network to mobilize and greenlight the bonus episode to air only weeks later.
“We first started talking to [co-directors] Mary [Robertson] and Emma [Schwartz] about [extending the series] right after the trailer dropped,” Sarlanis recalled of the Feb. 8 first look, which featured clips of child stars coming forward with claims of abuse and sexism surrounding iconic kids TV shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s on Nickelodeon.
The bonus episode, titled Breaking the Silence,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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There will be a surprise fifth episode of Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV. Investigation Discovery has released information about the episode and when viewers can expect to be able to watch it. Continue reading for the details.
Quiet On Set Uncovers A Dark Side Of Kids TV
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has already aired four episodes, which are available to stream on Max. The series, which has since gone viral, took a look at the stories of different child actors from the 90s and early 2000s who worked at Nickelodeon and specifically worked with producer Dan Schnieder. The series has featured cast members from All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
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In the first four episodes, Drake Bell came forward and opened up about his story of sexual abuse at the hands of acting coach Brian Peck.
Quiet On Set Uncovers A Dark Side Of Kids TV
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has already aired four episodes, which are available to stream on Max. The series, which has since gone viral, took a look at the stories of different child actors from the 90s and early 2000s who worked at Nickelodeon and specifically worked with producer Dan Schnieder. The series has featured cast members from All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
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In the first four episodes, Drake Bell came forward and opened up about his story of sexual abuse at the hands of acting coach Brian Peck.
- 3/28/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
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The horrifying new Investigation Discovery docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" will release an additional episode in early April, according to Variety. The series' first four episodes dropped on ID and Max less than two weeks ago, but have already been viewed by an audience of 16 million people, per the outlet. They've also inspired countless tough conversations about their dark subject matter -- the abuse and mistreatment of multiple child stars and crew members behind the scenes during the heyday of Nickelodeon.
"Quiet on Set" includes interviews with former Nick stars and others who witnessed the reportedly toxic work environments on Nickelodeon shows dating back to the network's early days. Prolific producer Dan Schneider (who was an unnamed but sinister figure in Jennette McCurdy's 2022 memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died") is at the center of the show's conversations about sexism and mistreatment. Meanwhile, one shocking...
"Quiet on Set" includes interviews with former Nick stars and others who witnessed the reportedly toxic work environments on Nickelodeon shows dating back to the network's early days. Prolific producer Dan Schneider (who was an unnamed but sinister figure in Jennette McCurdy's 2022 memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died") is at the center of the show's conversations about sexism and mistreatment. Meanwhile, one shocking...
- 3/27/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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A fifth episode of the Nickelodeon documentary Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV will air in April. Here are the details.
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has now aired in the US and on Monday it was made available in the UK, streaming on Discovery Plus.
The four part-documentary detailed various allegations of abuse and bullying in a toxic work environment, from writers of The Amanda Show and former child stars who appeared on various Nickelodeon shows. Much of the documentary was dedicated to examining the work of Dan Schneider, whose shows included Zoey 101, iCarly and Victorious – iCarly star Jennette McCurdy published her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died in 2022, in which she detailed instances of abuse attributed to a figure she called The Creator.
The biggest and most disturbing revelation was the participation of Drake And Josh star Drake Bell, who...
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has now aired in the US and on Monday it was made available in the UK, streaming on Discovery Plus.
The four part-documentary detailed various allegations of abuse and bullying in a toxic work environment, from writers of The Amanda Show and former child stars who appeared on various Nickelodeon shows. Much of the documentary was dedicated to examining the work of Dan Schneider, whose shows included Zoey 101, iCarly and Victorious – iCarly star Jennette McCurdy published her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died in 2022, in which she detailed instances of abuse attributed to a figure she called The Creator.
The biggest and most disturbing revelation was the participation of Drake And Josh star Drake Bell, who...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
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Investigation Discovery has given the green light to a fifth episode of the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
The episode, titled “Breaking the Silence,” will delve deeper into the toxic and dangerous culture behind some of the most iconic children’s television shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s, including allegations of abuse, sexism, and racism.
Premiering Sunday, April 7 at 8/7c on ID, “Breaking the Silence” will feature former Nickelodeon child stars from the early 2000s, including Drake Bell.
Some reunite for the first time to share their reactions to Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which has been watched by more than 16 million viewers, continues to bring in new viewers across ID and Max/discovery+, and has the largest audience of an unscripted series since the launch of Max.
Building off the revelations explored in the first four episodes, award-winning...
The episode, titled “Breaking the Silence,” will delve deeper into the toxic and dangerous culture behind some of the most iconic children’s television shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s, including allegations of abuse, sexism, and racism.
Premiering Sunday, April 7 at 8/7c on ID, “Breaking the Silence” will feature former Nickelodeon child stars from the early 2000s, including Drake Bell.
Some reunite for the first time to share their reactions to Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which has been watched by more than 16 million viewers, continues to bring in new viewers across ID and Max/discovery+, and has the largest audience of an unscripted series since the launch of Max.
Building off the revelations explored in the first four episodes, award-winning...
- 3/26/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
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Investigation Discovery has greenlit a new, fifth episode of docuseries Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV that will delve deeper in into the toxic and dangerous culture behind some of the most iconic kids’ television shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s, including allegations of abuse, sexism and racism.
Premiering Sunday, April 7 8/7c on ID, Breaking the Silence will feature former Nickelodeon child stars from the early 2000s, including Drake Bell. Some reunite for the first time to share their reactions to Quiet on Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV.
Participants previously featured in Quiet on Set, including Bell, All That cast members Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, Hearne’s mother, Tracey Brown,as well as new voices including former All That cast member Shane Lyons, will appear on the episode with O’Brien for a discussion about the industry, then and now.
“With Breaking the Silence,...
Premiering Sunday, April 7 8/7c on ID, Breaking the Silence will feature former Nickelodeon child stars from the early 2000s, including Drake Bell. Some reunite for the first time to share their reactions to Quiet on Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV.
Participants previously featured in Quiet on Set, including Bell, All That cast members Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, Hearne’s mother, Tracey Brown,as well as new voices including former All That cast member Shane Lyons, will appear on the episode with O’Brien for a discussion about the industry, then and now.
“With Breaking the Silence,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Investigation Discovery is set to debut a fifth episode of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, featuring interviews with Drake Bell and other former child TV actors.
Quiet on Set: Breaking the Silence, to premiere April 7, will be moderated by Soledad O’Brien and follows the four-part Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV premiering on ID and Max. The fifth episode of the docuseries promises to go deeper into the toxic and dangerous culture behind the late 1990s and early 2000s kids’ TV series, including allegations of abuse, sexism and racism.
The original four-part docuseries included claims about toxic workplaces for child actors and crews on Nickelodeon series that were created and run by prolific TV producer Dan Schneider. ID said over 16 million viewers tuned in to the series on its own channel and Max/discovery+, which represented the largest audience for an unscripted series since Max launched.
Quiet on Set: Breaking the Silence, to premiere April 7, will be moderated by Soledad O’Brien and follows the four-part Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV premiering on ID and Max. The fifth episode of the docuseries promises to go deeper into the toxic and dangerous culture behind the late 1990s and early 2000s kids’ TV series, including allegations of abuse, sexism and racism.
The original four-part docuseries included claims about toxic workplaces for child actors and crews on Nickelodeon series that were created and run by prolific TV producer Dan Schneider. ID said over 16 million viewers tuned in to the series on its own channel and Max/discovery+, which represented the largest audience for an unscripted series since Max launched.
- 3/26/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Quiet on Set’ to Launch Fifth Episode ‘Breaking the Silence’ With New Drake Bell Interview and More
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A surprise fifth episode of docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” titled “Breaking the Silence,” will launch April 7 on Investigation Discovery (ID) and then stream on Max.
This new episode of the unscripted series detailing the alleged on-set treatment of child actors, primarily at prolific children’s TV producer Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon shows in the ’90s and early ’00s, will feature earlier subjects, including “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh” star Drake Bell, “All That” cast members Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, Hearne’s mother, Tracey Brown, as well as new interviewee “All That” cast member Shane Lyons, who be interviewed by journalist Soledad O’Brien “for an important discussion about the industry, then and now.”
Episode 5 will be “building off the revelations explored in the first four episodes” and include a conversation led by O’Brien on “where the industry can go from here.
This new episode of the unscripted series detailing the alleged on-set treatment of child actors, primarily at prolific children’s TV producer Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon shows in the ’90s and early ’00s, will feature earlier subjects, including “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh” star Drake Bell, “All That” cast members Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, Hearne’s mother, Tracey Brown, as well as new interviewee “All That” cast member Shane Lyons, who be interviewed by journalist Soledad O’Brien “for an important discussion about the industry, then and now.”
Episode 5 will be “building off the revelations explored in the first four episodes” and include a conversation led by O’Brien on “where the industry can go from here.
- 3/26/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
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Nothing in Investigation Discovery’s docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is likely to hold viewer attention so lastingly as Drake Bell coming forward to recall being sexually assaulted during his time as a Nickelodeon child star.
Mary Robertson, who directed the ID four-parter with Emma Schwartz, recalled their set being all hush and stillness when Bell, for the first time, shared his story of abuse at the hands of a child predator. “Normally you hear people fidgeting. You couldn’t hear anyone fidget. We all sat, silent, rapt in reverence for his bravery and listened,” Robertson said.
Bell, the star of Drake & Josh and The Amanda Show, names himself as the John Doe victim in Brian Peck’s sexual assault case in the third episode of Quiet on Set, which aired on Tuesday. The actor’s former dialogue coach was convicted of sexually assaulting...
Mary Robertson, who directed the ID four-parter with Emma Schwartz, recalled their set being all hush and stillness when Bell, for the first time, shared his story of abuse at the hands of a child predator. “Normally you hear people fidgeting. You couldn’t hear anyone fidget. We all sat, silent, rapt in reverence for his bravery and listened,” Robertson said.
Bell, the star of Drake & Josh and The Amanda Show, names himself as the John Doe victim in Brian Peck’s sexual assault case in the third episode of Quiet on Set, which aired on Tuesday. The actor’s former dialogue coach was convicted of sexually assaulting...
- 3/19/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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For the first time, the so-called toxic environment at the cable channel Nickelodeon in the late ’90s and early aughts is being exposed on screen, in ID’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” docuseries. For years, directors Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz worked to make sources comfortable with the idea of talking about their experiences, sharing allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate dynamics on sets — mostly under creator Dan Schneider.
“When we were first approached about this project, there was an undeniable passion behind the pitch. In working with an incredibly talented filmmaking team and the dedicated journalists at Business Insider, ‘Quiet On Set’ unearths revelations and sheds light on important survivor stories that needed to be shared after decades in the dark,” Tuner Networks, ID & Hln President Jason Sarlanis said in a statement to Variety.
For the four-part ID documentary, cast members and crew...
“When we were first approached about this project, there was an undeniable passion behind the pitch. In working with an incredibly talented filmmaking team and the dedicated journalists at Business Insider, ‘Quiet On Set’ unearths revelations and sheds light on important survivor stories that needed to be shared after decades in the dark,” Tuner Networks, ID & Hln President Jason Sarlanis said in a statement to Variety.
For the four-part ID documentary, cast members and crew...
- 3/17/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
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Investigation Discovery has renewed its signature newsmagazine, On the Case With Paula Zahn, for a 27th season.
The show, hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Paula Zahn, returns at 10 p.m. March 6 with eight new episodes. It features “riveting storytelling and original interviews that go beyond the headlines to reveal first-person accounts and expert insights of those connected to the cases, showcasing the full scope and impact of a crime.”
Zahn uses her journalism background to unravel crimes that shook communities across the country.
“Paula Zahn is an indelible force in true crime, who has engrossed audiences with her sensitive yet thorough approach to these important stories,” said Jason Sarlanis, president of Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear and Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery. “This new season of On the Case With Paula Zahn promises to deliver even more of her signature journalistic integrity along with ID’s premium storytelling.”
The season premiere episode,...
The show, hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Paula Zahn, returns at 10 p.m. March 6 with eight new episodes. It features “riveting storytelling and original interviews that go beyond the headlines to reveal first-person accounts and expert insights of those connected to the cases, showcasing the full scope and impact of a crime.”
Zahn uses her journalism background to unravel crimes that shook communities across the country.
“Paula Zahn is an indelible force in true crime, who has engrossed audiences with her sensitive yet thorough approach to these important stories,” said Jason Sarlanis, president of Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear and Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery. “This new season of On the Case With Paula Zahn promises to deliver even more of her signature journalistic integrity along with ID’s premium storytelling.”
The season premiere episode,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Investigation Discovery has a new production chief.
The cable network has hired Kathryn Vaughan as its new SVP, Head of Production. New York-based, Vaughan reports to Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks, Investigation Discovery and Hln, Linear & Streaming.
She joins from Ample Entertainment, where she was Head of Development and Current Programming and oversaw documentaries including Peacock’s Violent Minds: Killers on Tape and Roku’s Morimoto’s Sushi Master as well as ID series such as The Price of Glee, Death by Fame and Murder in the Heartland.
Prior to Ample, she was President of Good Caper Content, which she launched as ITV America’s true crime and investigative documentary arm, overseeing series including Taken at Birth (TLC) and True Life Crime (MTV).
“I am thrilled to welcome Kathryn to our team,” said Sarlanis. “She comes to us with extensive true crime expertise, savvy creative instincts and enviable storytelling...
The cable network has hired Kathryn Vaughan as its new SVP, Head of Production. New York-based, Vaughan reports to Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks, Investigation Discovery and Hln, Linear & Streaming.
She joins from Ample Entertainment, where she was Head of Development and Current Programming and oversaw documentaries including Peacock’s Violent Minds: Killers on Tape and Roku’s Morimoto’s Sushi Master as well as ID series such as The Price of Glee, Death by Fame and Murder in the Heartland.
Prior to Ample, she was President of Good Caper Content, which she launched as ITV America’s true crime and investigative documentary arm, overseeing series including Taken at Birth (TLC) and True Life Crime (MTV).
“I am thrilled to welcome Kathryn to our team,” said Sarlanis. “She comes to us with extensive true crime expertise, savvy creative instincts and enviable storytelling...
- 2/20/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Investigation Discovery’s The Curious Case of Natalia Grace and Lifetime’s The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard both opened with stellar ratings, highlighting the continued success of true-crime on television.
In fact, it’s the “Barbenheimer of true-crime,” according to Warner Bros Discovery exec Jason Sarlanis.
Sarlanis, President, TBS, TNT, truTV, ID & Hln for Linear & Streaming at Wbd, said, “What [Lifetime] was able to do with Gypsy Rose and we had with Natalia Grace was like our own little Barbenheimer of true-crime happening. That only really happens if you’re willing to find the good things and find the optimism in every single meeting.”
Sarlanis was speaking Monday at Realscreen in New Orleans on a panel alongside Lifetime’s SVP Original Programming Brie Miranda Bryant; Scout Production co-founder David Collins; WME partner and agent Ryan McNeily; and Susie Jones, head of factual at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
ID launched...
In fact, it’s the “Barbenheimer of true-crime,” according to Warner Bros Discovery exec Jason Sarlanis.
Sarlanis, President, TBS, TNT, truTV, ID & Hln for Linear & Streaming at Wbd, said, “What [Lifetime] was able to do with Gypsy Rose and we had with Natalia Grace was like our own little Barbenheimer of true-crime happening. That only really happens if you’re willing to find the good things and find the optimism in every single meeting.”
Sarlanis was speaking Monday at Realscreen in New Orleans on a panel alongside Lifetime’s SVP Original Programming Brie Miranda Bryant; Scout Production co-founder David Collins; WME partner and agent Ryan McNeily; and Susie Jones, head of factual at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
ID launched...
- 1/29/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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The second season of ID’s The Curious Case of Natalia Grace concluded Wednesday night with a surprise ending that left audiences with even more questions about the story of Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace.
The six-episode series, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, is a follow-up to the 2023 docuseries that focused on Natalia’s adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett, and their claim that the child, who’d been diagnosed with the rare dwarfism condition spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, was actually an adult woman who terrorized their family from 2010 to 2013.
Over the course of the three-night special, Natalia tells her side of the story as she seeks to find answers to questions of her own about her real age and why no one in the Indiana community where she alleges she was in fact victimized by the Barnetts intervened, including Michael, whom she confronts face-to-face for the first time...
The six-episode series, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, is a follow-up to the 2023 docuseries that focused on Natalia’s adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett, and their claim that the child, who’d been diagnosed with the rare dwarfism condition spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, was actually an adult woman who terrorized their family from 2010 to 2013.
Over the course of the three-night special, Natalia tells her side of the story as she seeks to find answers to questions of her own about her real age and why no one in the Indiana community where she alleges she was in fact victimized by the Barnetts intervened, including Michael, whom she confronts face-to-face for the first time...
- 1/5/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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TBS has set the premiere date for its “Friday Night Vibes” revival for Jan. 5 at 8:00pm Et/Pt.
With new hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks (Tiffany Haddish previously hosted the series with fellow comedian Deon Cole), the weekend movie programming will kick off with a double-feature selection starting with “Black Panther” starring Chadwick Boseman, and followed by “King Richard” starring Will Smith.
Filmed at “The Gathering Spot” in Los Angeles’ West Adams neighborhood, film fans can join Parker and Fredericks in the audience each week where they’ll be joined by surprise guests and conversations “about film, culture and everything in between,” says TBS. Future episodes will spotlight acclaimed dramas “21 Bridges” and “Creed 2;” high-octane adventures “Tenet,” “White House Down,” “Angel Has Fallen,” and “Déjà Vu; and feel-good comedies “Girls Trip,” “Ride Along 2,” and “Just Wright.”
“One of the best parts about the movie-watching experience is...
With new hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks (Tiffany Haddish previously hosted the series with fellow comedian Deon Cole), the weekend movie programming will kick off with a double-feature selection starting with “Black Panther” starring Chadwick Boseman, and followed by “King Richard” starring Will Smith.
Filmed at “The Gathering Spot” in Los Angeles’ West Adams neighborhood, film fans can join Parker and Fredericks in the audience each week where they’ll be joined by surprise guests and conversations “about film, culture and everything in between,” says TBS. Future episodes will spotlight acclaimed dramas “21 Bridges” and “Creed 2;” high-octane adventures “Tenet,” “White House Down,” “Angel Has Fallen,” and “Déjà Vu; and feel-good comedies “Girls Trip,” “Ride Along 2,” and “Just Wright.”
“One of the best parts about the movie-watching experience is...
- 12/14/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Fresh From ‘The Playboy Murders’, Holly Madison Sets Up ‘Lethally Blonde’ At Investigation Discovery
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Exclusive: Holly Madison, a former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner’s who starred in E!’s The Girls Next Door reality series, is expanding her true-crime roster.
Madison has reteamed with Investigation Discovery for another series, Lethally Blonde, which comes after the success of her series The Playboy Murders, which has been renewed for a second season.
Lethally Blonde offers insight into tragic stories ripped straight from the headlines, exposing the dark side of people pursuing beauty and fame. The new series features tragic victims, such as Penthouse Pet of the Year, Marjorie Lee Thoreson, a young runaway who was lured into using her body to survive in LA and whose life spiraled into a bizarre tale that ended in a suspicious death, or Kimberly Pandelios, an aspiring model who disappeared after posing in a lingerie shoot for a mysterious photographer.
The series also features femme fatales such as Lauren Wambles,...
Madison has reteamed with Investigation Discovery for another series, Lethally Blonde, which comes after the success of her series The Playboy Murders, which has been renewed for a second season.
Lethally Blonde offers insight into tragic stories ripped straight from the headlines, exposing the dark side of people pursuing beauty and fame. The new series features tragic victims, such as Penthouse Pet of the Year, Marjorie Lee Thoreson, a young runaway who was lured into using her body to survive in LA and whose life spiraled into a bizarre tale that ended in a suspicious death, or Kimberly Pandelios, an aspiring model who disappeared after posing in a lingerie shoot for a mysterious photographer.
The series also features femme fatales such as Lauren Wambles,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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The Curious Case of Natalia Grace burst onto screens earlier this year and told the story we'd heard so much about.
Missing from the story was Natalia's input, as we were essentially told one side of a story, which doesn't always give the whole picture.
Natalia's adoptive father, Michael Barnett, was front and center throughout the initial run, revealing how he and his then-wife came to be in the care of Natalia.
On The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, we'll see Natalia reunited with Michael as they go through the bombshells from the first season, with Natalie offering input.
The next chapter "offers exclusive access to Natalia Grace Barnett as she shares her story and confronts her former adoptive parents Michael and Kristine Barnett's accusations head on," ID teases.
Throughout six parts, we see Natalia open up about her adoption saga and her family's allegations from Natalia's perspective,...
Missing from the story was Natalia's input, as we were essentially told one side of a story, which doesn't always give the whole picture.
Natalia's adoptive father, Michael Barnett, was front and center throughout the initial run, revealing how he and his then-wife came to be in the care of Natalia.
On The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, we'll see Natalia reunited with Michael as they go through the bombshells from the first season, with Natalie offering input.
The next chapter "offers exclusive access to Natalia Grace Barnett as she shares her story and confronts her former adoptive parents Michael and Kristine Barnett's accusations head on," ID teases.
Throughout six parts, we see Natalia open up about her adoption saga and her family's allegations from Natalia's perspective,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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Nancy Grace to host ‘Crimefeed’ (Photo Courtesy of ID)
Nancy Grace will host and executive produce Crimefeed, a new true crime series greenlit by ID. Crimefeed will premiere on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11pm Et/Pt on ID and will focus on current true crime stories.
“With Crimefeed, we’re expanding our programming to further solidify ID’s place at the center of the true crime conversation by digging into captivating, national stories that are being discussed in living rooms all across the country. Guiding this conversation, we have one of the most recognized voices in the business, an unparalleled legal expert and tireless prosecutor who has never lost a case, Nancy Grace,” stated Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming.
Legal analyst and former prosecutor Nancy Grace will be joined by journalist and four-time Emmy winner Mara S. Campo and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levasseur...
Nancy Grace will host and executive produce Crimefeed, a new true crime series greenlit by ID. Crimefeed will premiere on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11pm Et/Pt on ID and will focus on current true crime stories.
“With Crimefeed, we’re expanding our programming to further solidify ID’s place at the center of the true crime conversation by digging into captivating, national stories that are being discussed in living rooms all across the country. Guiding this conversation, we have one of the most recognized voices in the business, an unparalleled legal expert and tireless prosecutor who has never lost a case, Nancy Grace,” stated Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming.
Legal analyst and former prosecutor Nancy Grace will be joined by journalist and four-time Emmy winner Mara S. Campo and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levasseur...
- 10/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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Jason Sarlanis is the president of Turner Networks, Investigation Discovery (ID) and Hln, linear and streaming. The two-hour documentary special “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime” airs Monday, Oct. 9, at 9 p.m. Et on ID (ahead of the 25th anniversary of Shepard’s death on Oct. 12).
Last week, I was sitting in a conference room at our Warner Bros. Discovery offices in Burbank presenting a PowerPoint for an ID all-hands meeting. As a network suit, it’s one of the “suit-ier” things I do. After recapping our third-quarter ratings momentum and reminding the team to sign up for our annual Volunteer Day, I shared a clip from our forthcoming documentary special, “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime.” While the two-minute clip played, any artifice of a corporate suit disappeared and I immediately reverted to being a closeted teenager in the ’90s, my eyes welling up with...
Last week, I was sitting in a conference room at our Warner Bros. Discovery offices in Burbank presenting a PowerPoint for an ID all-hands meeting. As a network suit, it’s one of the “suit-ier” things I do. After recapping our third-quarter ratings momentum and reminding the team to sign up for our annual Volunteer Day, I shared a clip from our forthcoming documentary special, “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime.” While the two-minute clip played, any artifice of a corporate suit disappeared and I immediately reverted to being a closeted teenager in the ’90s, my eyes welling up with...
- 10/9/2023
- by Jason Sarlanis
- Variety Film + TV
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Exclusive: Investigation Discovery is getting into the topical space with a dark twist.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable network is launching Crimefeed, a weekly, topical true-crime show hosted by Nancy Grace.
Crimefeed will launch at 11 p.m. Wednesday October 11. Deadline understands that nine episodes have been ordered.
It comes after Grace hosted her first ID show, ID Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer, about the Gilgo Beach serial killings, in August.
Given the popularity of weekly true-crime podcasts, it marks an interesting step to air a topical series on television.
The series will dig into the top true-crime stories of the moment as they unfold in real time.
Grace will discuss cases with journalist Mara S. Campo, who is the Global News Anchor and Managing Editor for Revolt Black News, and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levesseur, who previously hosted Breaking Homicide for ID.
The trio...
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable network is launching Crimefeed, a weekly, topical true-crime show hosted by Nancy Grace.
Crimefeed will launch at 11 p.m. Wednesday October 11. Deadline understands that nine episodes have been ordered.
It comes after Grace hosted her first ID show, ID Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer, about the Gilgo Beach serial killings, in August.
Given the popularity of weekly true-crime podcasts, it marks an interesting step to air a topical series on television.
The series will dig into the top true-crime stories of the moment as they unfold in real time.
Grace will discuss cases with journalist Mara S. Campo, who is the Global News Anchor and Managing Editor for Revolt Black News, and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levesseur, who previously hosted Breaking Homicide for ID.
The trio...
- 10/9/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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It was one of the most tragic hate crimes to rock North America.
On Oct. 12, 1998, a 21-year-old gay college student named Matthew Shepard died in a Colorado hospital five days after being brutally abducted, beaten and tied to a fence in Laramie, Wyoming.
According to People, his convicted murderers, Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney, have been slammed with two consecutive life terms for his kidnap and murder.
Read More: Emmy Winner Liz Garbus To Direct Netflix Docuseries On Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
On Oct. 9, “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime” on Investigation Discovery (ID) will celebrate his life on the 25th anniversary of one of the United States of America’s most brutal hate crimes.
The docuseries will include exclusive interviews with Shepard’s friends and allies, local journalists and celebs deeply impacted by the murder, including Rosie O’Donnell and Adam Lambert.
Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks,...
On Oct. 12, 1998, a 21-year-old gay college student named Matthew Shepard died in a Colorado hospital five days after being brutally abducted, beaten and tied to a fence in Laramie, Wyoming.
According to People, his convicted murderers, Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney, have been slammed with two consecutive life terms for his kidnap and murder.
Read More: Emmy Winner Liz Garbus To Direct Netflix Docuseries On Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
On Oct. 9, “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime” on Investigation Discovery (ID) will celebrate his life on the 25th anniversary of one of the United States of America’s most brutal hate crimes.
The docuseries will include exclusive interviews with Shepard’s friends and allies, local journalists and celebs deeply impacted by the murder, including Rosie O’Donnell and Adam Lambert.
Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
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Investigation Discovery (ID) has announced the early renewal of its freshman series “High Speed Chase” ahead of its season finale. The show, which premiered on July 11, has garnered significant viewership, attracting more than 5.8 million viewers across ID, Max, and discovery+. It has also ranked as ID’s #3 freshman series in 2023 among Adults 25-54.
“High Speed Chase” offers viewers an inside look at astonishing police chases, featuring never-before-seen footage that provides an authentic glimpse into the intense world of criminals attempting to escape law enforcement. The series has gained popularity for its mix of shocking chase footage and compelling witness testimony.
The success of “High Speed Chase” has contributed to ID’s strong performance, making it the #1 ad-supported cable network (excluding sports) in total day with Women 25-54 for the past four consecutive months.
Jason Sarlanis, President Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming, expressed enthusiasm for the show, highlighting its engaging...
“High Speed Chase” offers viewers an inside look at astonishing police chases, featuring never-before-seen footage that provides an authentic glimpse into the intense world of criminals attempting to escape law enforcement. The series has gained popularity for its mix of shocking chase footage and compelling witness testimony.
The success of “High Speed Chase” has contributed to ID’s strong performance, making it the #1 ad-supported cable network (excluding sports) in total day with Women 25-54 for the past four consecutive months.
Jason Sarlanis, President Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming, expressed enthusiasm for the show, highlighting its engaging...
- 8/15/2023
- by Morgan Hall
- TV Everyday
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Investigation Discovery’s adrenaline-fueled freshman series “High Speed Chase” has scored an early Season 2 renewal after attracting more than 5.8 million viewers across Warner Bros. Discovery’s platforms since its July 11 premiere.
“High Speed Chase” offers viewers a driver’s seat access to some of the most astonishing police chases. Leveraging never-before-seen footage, the show provides a “fast, furious and authentic window into a world in which criminals will do anything to escape,” according to ID.
The season’s new episodes have showed continued growth with a series best averaging a 0.48 L3 among Adults 25-54 on Aug. 1, driving ID to its second highest rated Tuesday night of the year.
“Since its launch, ‘High Speed Chase’ has become an instant fan-favorite addition to our adrenaline fueled block of action programming,” Turner Networks, ID & Hln and linear and streaming president Jason Sarlanis said in a statement. “The show’s mix of shocking police...
“High Speed Chase” offers viewers a driver’s seat access to some of the most astonishing police chases. Leveraging never-before-seen footage, the show provides a “fast, furious and authentic window into a world in which criminals will do anything to escape,” according to ID.
The season’s new episodes have showed continued growth with a series best averaging a 0.48 L3 among Adults 25-54 on Aug. 1, driving ID to its second highest rated Tuesday night of the year.
“Since its launch, ‘High Speed Chase’ has become an instant fan-favorite addition to our adrenaline fueled block of action programming,” Turner Networks, ID & Hln and linear and streaming president Jason Sarlanis said in a statement. “The show’s mix of shocking police...
- 8/14/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
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Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Conan O'Brien has landed a TV series on HBO Max.
Conan O'Brien Must Go is described as a new international travel series.
The four-episode series is currently in production and will feature O'Brien visiting new friends he's met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.
It's certainly a different direction for O'Brien and we're sure his fans will be thrilled.
"My fans around the globe never asked me to visit them, so I did," he said in a statement.
Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming added: "Conan is a national treasure…at least that's what he keeps telling me. It's been an absolute dream to work with him, Jeff, and the whole Conaco team."
"They're everything you'd hope for – insanely smart,...
Conan O'Brien has landed a TV series on HBO Max.
Conan O'Brien Must Go is described as a new international travel series.
The four-episode series is currently in production and will feature O'Brien visiting new friends he's met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.
It's certainly a different direction for O'Brien and we're sure his fans will be thrilled.
"My fans around the globe never asked me to visit them, so I did," he said in a statement.
Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming added: "Conan is a national treasure…at least that's what he keeps telling me. It's been an absolute dream to work with him, Jeff, and the whole Conaco team."
"They're everything you'd hope for – insanely smart,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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Michael Bay and Investigation Discovery commit to true crime docuseries
A new true documentary series is in the works, with Michael Bay (known for directing the Transformers films and 13 Hours) teaming up with Investigation Discovery. The series is set to launch in 2024 and will explore a “terrifying, yet little-known” event.
The announcement of the deal with Michael Bay to executive produce was made by Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer for the US Networks Group at Wbd, during the company’s Upfront presentation.
“I’m a storyteller at heart; I’m fascinated by the human mind and exploring what makes each of us tick. When you approach documenting real-life crime from that perspective, the end result is always intriguing,” stated executive producer Michael Bay. “Known for the caliber of their programming, Investigation Discovery’s expertise in unscripted true crime is second to none, and I can’t wait...
A new true documentary series is in the works, with Michael Bay (known for directing the Transformers films and 13 Hours) teaming up with Investigation Discovery. The series is set to launch in 2024 and will explore a “terrifying, yet little-known” event.
The announcement of the deal with Michael Bay to executive produce was made by Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer for the US Networks Group at Wbd, during the company’s Upfront presentation.
“I’m a storyteller at heart; I’m fascinated by the human mind and exploring what makes each of us tick. When you approach documenting real-life crime from that perspective, the end result is always intriguing,” stated executive producer Michael Bay. “Known for the caliber of their programming, Investigation Discovery’s expertise in unscripted true crime is second to none, and I can’t wait...
- 5/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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Who says Michael Bay doesn’t care about story? The explosion maestro even says, “I’m a storyteller at heart.” Athough a new Transformers movie drops this year, Bay is no longer in the driver’s seat, but he is still on board as a producer. However, Bay has just recently closed a deal with the Investigation Discovery channel for executive producing a new series that will be dealing with true crime according to Deadline. The network has stated that the show will expose terrifying but lesser-known true crime stories.
Bay has issued a statement that addressing his partnership with Investigation Discovery and why he’s excited for his new show, “I’m a storyteller at heart. I’m fascinated by the human mind and exploring what makes each of us tick. When you approach documenting real-life crime from that perspective, the end result is always intriguing. Known for the caliber of their programming,...
Bay has issued a statement that addressing his partnership with Investigation Discovery and why he’s excited for his new show, “I’m a storyteller at heart. I’m fascinated by the human mind and exploring what makes each of us tick. When you approach documenting real-life crime from that perspective, the end result is always intriguing. Known for the caliber of their programming,...
- 5/17/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
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Filmmaker Michael Bay has closed a deal with Investigation Discovery to executive produce a new docuseries, which will expose a “terrifying, yet little known, true crime story” and is set to premiere in 2024.
“I’m a storyteller at heart; I’m fascinated by the human mind and exploring what makes each of us tick. When you approach documenting real-life crime from that perspective, the end result is always intriguing,” the “Transformers” franchise, “13 Hours” and “Armageddon” director said in a statement. “Known for the caliber of their programming, Investigation Discovery’s expertise in unscripted true crime is second to none, and I can’t wait to expose one of the most twisted crimes of the century.”
Bay’s series will join Investigation Discovery’s 2024 slate of docuseries, including “The Price of Glee,” “Jared From Subway: Catching a Monster,” and the upcoming three-night television event “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace,...
“I’m a storyteller at heart; I’m fascinated by the human mind and exploring what makes each of us tick. When you approach documenting real-life crime from that perspective, the end result is always intriguing,” the “Transformers” franchise, “13 Hours” and “Armageddon” director said in a statement. “Known for the caliber of their programming, Investigation Discovery’s expertise in unscripted true crime is second to none, and I can’t wait to expose one of the most twisted crimes of the century.”
Bay’s series will join Investigation Discovery’s 2024 slate of docuseries, including “The Price of Glee,” “Jared From Subway: Catching a Monster,” and the upcoming three-night television event “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
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The Joe Schmo Show is back… and more clueless than ever.
TBS has announced a reimagined version of the infamous prank show, set to premiere next year, TVLine has learned. In the new version, an unsuspecting guy named Ben thinks he’s a contestant on a new reality series called The Goat, while every other contestant is actually an improv comedian pretending to be a reality TV contestant. (They even got So You Think You Can Dance‘s Cat Deeley to host the fake show!) Of course, wild hi-jinks ensue, and Ben starts to wonder if what he’s seeing...
TBS has announced a reimagined version of the infamous prank show, set to premiere next year, TVLine has learned. In the new version, an unsuspecting guy named Ben thinks he’s a contestant on a new reality series called The Goat, while every other contestant is actually an improv comedian pretending to be a reality TV contestant. (They even got So You Think You Can Dance‘s Cat Deeley to host the fake show!) Of course, wild hi-jinks ensue, and Ben starts to wonder if what he’s seeing...
- 5/17/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
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As Amazon Freevee’s hoax reality series “Jury Duty” is currently garnering huge amounts of attention, the format originator is staging a comeback. TBS is set to announce Wednesday that it has ordered a revival of “The Joe Schmo Show,” which will air next year on the cabler.
The original “Joe Schmo” premiered in 2003 on Spike TV, with a follow-up in 2004 and then a third season revival in 2013. Created by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, “Joe Schmo” made waves when it first debuted for parodying the then-relatively new and white-hot reality competition genre.
The new “Joe Schmo” will be hosted by Cat Deeley (“So You Think You Can Dance”) and once again center on a show-within-a-show in which one non-acting civilian thinks he’s competing on a reality series — when he’s actually in a scripted environment surrounded by improv comedians.
“When ‘The Joe Schmo Show’ launched 20 years ago, it was ahead of its time,...
The original “Joe Schmo” premiered in 2003 on Spike TV, with a follow-up in 2004 and then a third season revival in 2013. Created by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, “Joe Schmo” made waves when it first debuted for parodying the then-relatively new and white-hot reality competition genre.
The new “Joe Schmo” will be hosted by Cat Deeley (“So You Think You Can Dance”) and once again center on a show-within-a-show in which one non-acting civilian thinks he’s competing on a reality series — when he’s actually in a scripted environment surrounded by improv comedians.
“When ‘The Joe Schmo Show’ launched 20 years ago, it was ahead of its time,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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All Elite Wrestling (Aew) is set to launch its third wrestling show on the TNets, with the company set to debut “Aew: Collision” in June.
The announcement was made as part of the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront presentation at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
“Collision” will launch on June 17. The two-hour show will air live every Saturday night thereafter and will feature Aew talent like Miro, Samoa Joe, Thunder Rosa, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Andrade El Idolo.
“We’re doubling-down on wrestling with ‘Aew: Collision,’ which gives fans two more hours every week,” said Jason Sarlanis, president of the Turner Networks, ID and Hln, linear & streaming. “Aew’s roster of talent has expanded so quickly that we felt it needed another night to bring our audience the epic rivalries, unforgettable matches and stars they love to watch. Adding ‘Collision’ to our programming mix on TNT will allow us to satisfy the...
The announcement was made as part of the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront presentation at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
“Collision” will launch on June 17. The two-hour show will air live every Saturday night thereafter and will feature Aew talent like Miro, Samoa Joe, Thunder Rosa, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Andrade El Idolo.
“We’re doubling-down on wrestling with ‘Aew: Collision,’ which gives fans two more hours every week,” said Jason Sarlanis, president of the Turner Networks, ID and Hln, linear & streaming. “Aew’s roster of talent has expanded so quickly that we felt it needed another night to bring our audience the epic rivalries, unforgettable matches and stars they love to watch. Adding ‘Collision’ to our programming mix on TNT will allow us to satisfy the...
- 5/17/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Investigation Discovery has partnered with Michael Bay, with the filmmaker slated to executive produce a new true crime documentary series for the network. Kathleen Finch, chairman and chief content officer for the U.S. Networks Group at Warner Bros. Discovery, made the announcement Wednesday morning during the company’s Upfront presentation.
The series is set to premiere in 2024 and will “expose a terrifying, yet little known, true crime story.”
“When Michael Bay first approached us to collaborate on a true crime project, we instantly knew we wanted to join forces,” Jason Sarlanis, president of crime and investigative content for linear and streaming at ID, said in a statement. “Michael Bay is an incredibly dynamic filmmaker and producer whose vision and storytelling appeals to audiences far and wide. This partnership will be the perfect addition to our blockbuster nights on ID.”
“I’m a storyteller at heart; I’m fascinated by...
The series is set to premiere in 2024 and will “expose a terrifying, yet little known, true crime story.”
“When Michael Bay first approached us to collaborate on a true crime project, we instantly knew we wanted to join forces,” Jason Sarlanis, president of crime and investigative content for linear and streaming at ID, said in a statement. “Michael Bay is an incredibly dynamic filmmaker and producer whose vision and storytelling appeals to audiences far and wide. This partnership will be the perfect addition to our blockbuster nights on ID.”
“I’m a storyteller at heart; I’m fascinated by...
- 5/17/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
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The Joe Schmo Show has been in the cultural lexicon in recent months following the successful launch of Amazon Freeve prank show Jury Duty.
The inspiration is now being rebooted by TBS.
The Warner Bros. Discovery network is bringing back the series, which ran for three seasons on Paramount Global’s Spike.
The reboot will launch next year and comes from original creators Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick, who went on to write massive feature film hit Deadpool.
The new series will be hosted by British presenter Cat Deeley.
The show within a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making a regular guy believe he is competing on a reality show, when he is in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.
It was unveiled by Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery at the company’s Upfronts event in New York.
The inspiration is now being rebooted by TBS.
The Warner Bros. Discovery network is bringing back the series, which ran for three seasons on Paramount Global’s Spike.
The reboot will launch next year and comes from original creators Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick, who went on to write massive feature film hit Deadpool.
The new series will be hosted by British presenter Cat Deeley.
The show within a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making a regular guy believe he is competing on a reality show, when he is in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.
It was unveiled by Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery at the company’s Upfronts event in New York.
- 5/17/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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TNT is launching a second night of professional wrestling with Aew: Collision, a live, two-hour, in-ring show, which will debut June 17 and air Saturdays. The announcement was made Wednesday by Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery, during the company’s 2023 Upfront presentation at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Aew: Collision, which had been the the subject of a lot of speculation in the wrestling world over the past week, will feature headliners including Miro, Samoa Joe, Thunder Rosa, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Andrade El Idolo.
Ever since Aew launched in 2019 with Aew: Dynamite on TNT, the brand has expanded its presence on the network and sibling TBS. On TNT, Collision joins Aew: Rampage, which airs Friday nights. Dynamite relocated to TBS at the start of 2022 where it airs every Wednesday, with recent docu series Aew: All Access, also on TBS.
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Aew: Collision, which had been the the subject of a lot of speculation in the wrestling world over the past week, will feature headliners including Miro, Samoa Joe, Thunder Rosa, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Andrade El Idolo.
Ever since Aew launched in 2019 with Aew: Dynamite on TNT, the brand has expanded its presence on the network and sibling TBS. On TNT, Collision joins Aew: Rampage, which airs Friday nights. Dynamite relocated to TBS at the start of 2022 where it airs every Wednesday, with recent docu series Aew: All Access, also on TBS.
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- 5/17/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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If the plot of Investigation Discovery’s new docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace sounds familiar, there’s a good reason. Natalia Grace’s case echoes the plot of the 2009 horror thriller, Orphan, starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Vera Farmiga, and Peter Sarsgaard. It’s believed that the true events at the heart of The Curious Case of the Natalia Grace were inspired by the film, which was inspired by a similar case involving Barbora Skrlová.
“This year, we’ve witnessed resounding success with our phenomenal lineup of documentary events and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace is our next, must-watch television limited series,” stated Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming. “Following the stranger-than-fiction journey of Natalia and her family through a lens that hasn’t been seen before, this gripping content is a great addition to our catalog of blockbuster titles that make ID the ultimate destination for true crime.
“This year, we’ve witnessed resounding success with our phenomenal lineup of documentary events and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace is our next, must-watch television limited series,” stated Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming. “Following the stranger-than-fiction journey of Natalia and her family through a lens that hasn’t been seen before, this gripping content is a great addition to our catalog of blockbuster titles that make ID the ultimate destination for true crime.
- 4/26/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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The new season of the true-crime series Very Scary People will premiere on Sunday, April 16, 2023 on its new home, Investigation Discovery. Donnie Wahlberg (Blue Bloods) will return as host and executive producer.
“I could not be more excited for a new season of Very Scary People to air on Investigation Discovery,” stated Wahlberg. “With each episode, we bring new insights into the lives of terrifying criminals to create awareness and hope this knowledge helps prevent similar crimes from happening in the future.”
The new season will kick off with “The Trailside Killer” which delves into serial killer David Carpenter. Per Investigation Discovery: “From 1979 to 1981, Carpenter terrorized Northern California’s typically tranquil hiking trails, shocking the quiet community surrounding them with his cold-blooded violence and led local authorities on a twisted and challenging investigation to bring him to justice.”
The upcoming season also features episodes that focus on Larry Hall, the...
“I could not be more excited for a new season of Very Scary People to air on Investigation Discovery,” stated Wahlberg. “With each episode, we bring new insights into the lives of terrifying criminals to create awareness and hope this knowledge helps prevent similar crimes from happening in the future.”
The new season will kick off with “The Trailside Killer” which delves into serial killer David Carpenter. Per Investigation Discovery: “From 1979 to 1981, Carpenter terrorized Northern California’s typically tranquil hiking trails, shocking the quiet community surrounding them with his cold-blooded violence and led local authorities on a twisted and challenging investigation to bring him to justice.”
The upcoming season also features episodes that focus on Larry Hall, the...
- 3/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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Jeff Titus, who has spent 21 years in prison for the murder of two deer hunters in 1990, is a free man thanks to evidence discovered by a true-crime series and podcast.
Titus, a 71-year old man, left Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan, in part due to Investigation Discovery’s Killer In Question and Susan Simpson’s podcast Undisclosed.
It marks the latest innocent man to be freed as a result of the boom in interest in true-crime projects.
Titus’ conviction was overturned by U.S. Federal District Court Judge Paul D. Borman after the Michigan Conviction Integrity Unit, the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Titus’ attorneys at the Michigan Innocence Clinic submitted a joint filing requesting that the conviction be set aside, based on multiple Brady violations uncovered.
The series is produced by Red Marble Media, filmed in conjunction with Simpson’s Undisclosed podcast. It was they that uncovered the violations.
Titus, a 71-year old man, left Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan, in part due to Investigation Discovery’s Killer In Question and Susan Simpson’s podcast Undisclosed.
It marks the latest innocent man to be freed as a result of the boom in interest in true-crime projects.
Titus’ conviction was overturned by U.S. Federal District Court Judge Paul D. Borman after the Michigan Conviction Integrity Unit, the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Titus’ attorneys at the Michigan Innocence Clinic submitted a joint filing requesting that the conviction be set aside, based on multiple Brady violations uncovered.
The series is produced by Red Marble Media, filmed in conjunction with Simpson’s Undisclosed podcast. It was they that uncovered the violations.
- 2/24/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Exclusive: Investigation Discovery is bringing back two of its latest true-crime docuseries.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable network has renewed The Playboy Murders and Death By Fame for season two.
The company said that the series helped ID finish as the top non-sports cable network in January with women 25-54.
The Playboy Murders, which features and is exec produced by Holly Madison, recounts murders and mysteries that intersect with the world of the iconic adult men’s magazine. It is produced by Lion Television US.
Death By Fame featuring criminal trial attorney Sara Azari, goes behind the scenes to uncover the sinister side of fame and reveals the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall and murder of some of Hollywood’s most promising stars. It is produced by Ample Entertainment.
The renewal comes ahead of the season finales of both shows on Monday February 27 with stories about LA...
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable network has renewed The Playboy Murders and Death By Fame for season two.
The company said that the series helped ID finish as the top non-sports cable network in January with women 25-54.
The Playboy Murders, which features and is exec produced by Holly Madison, recounts murders and mysteries that intersect with the world of the iconic adult men’s magazine. It is produced by Lion Television US.
Death By Fame featuring criminal trial attorney Sara Azari, goes behind the scenes to uncover the sinister side of fame and reveals the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall and murder of some of Hollywood’s most promising stars. It is produced by Ample Entertainment.
The renewal comes ahead of the season finales of both shows on Monday February 27 with stories about LA...
- 2/24/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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TBS has expanded its All Elite Wrestling franchise by greenlighting Aew: All Access, a documentary series featuring the league’s biggest stars.
The show, slated to premiere this March, will feature Adam Cole, Dr. Britt Baker, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti, The Young Bucks, Saraya, Wardlow, and Eddie Kingston, along with Aew CEO, Gm, and Head of Creative Tony Khan.
“With the new Aew: All Access series, they’ll have a chance to peek behind the curtain and into the lives of their favorite wrestlers like never before,” said Khan.
Each episode will showcase Aew’s stars as they navigate their week-to-week challenges. Aew: All Access joins TBS and TNT’s other wrestling content, including Aew: Dynamite and Aew: Rampage.
This marks the first new unscripted series greenlighted by TBS in 2023 and falls under the strategy by the new Wbd regime for launching entertainment programming that complements the Turner networks’ sports/wrestling coverage.
The show, slated to premiere this March, will feature Adam Cole, Dr. Britt Baker, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti, The Young Bucks, Saraya, Wardlow, and Eddie Kingston, along with Aew CEO, Gm, and Head of Creative Tony Khan.
“With the new Aew: All Access series, they’ll have a chance to peek behind the curtain and into the lives of their favorite wrestlers like never before,” said Khan.
Each episode will showcase Aew’s stars as they navigate their week-to-week challenges. Aew: All Access joins TBS and TNT’s other wrestling content, including Aew: Dynamite and Aew: Rampage.
This marks the first new unscripted series greenlighted by TBS in 2023 and falls under the strategy by the new Wbd regime for launching entertainment programming that complements the Turner networks’ sports/wrestling coverage.
- 2/23/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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All Elite Wrestling (Aew) has set up a new unscripted series at TBS. The announcement was made by Aew CEO, Gm, and head of creative Tony Khan on Wednesday’s episode of “Dynamite.”
The series is titled “Aew: All Access” and is expected to debut on TBS in March. It will follow some of the company’s biggest stars, including Adam Cole, Dr. Britt Baker, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti, The Young Bucks, Saraya, Wardlow, and Eddie Kingston along with Khan. Each episode will follow them week-to-week as they seek to remain at the top of the company while also exploring rivalries between them. The show will also detail the lead up to major Aew events and pay-per-views
“We’re always looking for new ways to engage with fans and give them unique access to our incredible talent,” Khan said. “With the new ‘Aew: All Access’ series, they’ll have a...
The series is titled “Aew: All Access” and is expected to debut on TBS in March. It will follow some of the company’s biggest stars, including Adam Cole, Dr. Britt Baker, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti, The Young Bucks, Saraya, Wardlow, and Eddie Kingston along with Khan. Each episode will follow them week-to-week as they seek to remain at the top of the company while also exploring rivalries between them. The show will also detail the lead up to major Aew events and pay-per-views
“We’re always looking for new ways to engage with fans and give them unique access to our incredible talent,” Khan said. “With the new ‘Aew: All Access’ series, they’ll have a...
- 2/23/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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TV host and journalist Elizabeth Chambers has inked a new development deal with ID (Investigation Discovery) in which she’ll host and executive produce a series exploring the complexities of toxic and traumatic relationships. The estranged wife of actor Armie Hammer, Chambers will investigate and shed light on long-held secrets, generational trauma, and deep-rooted psychological issues through interviews and firsthand accounts of survivors. The soon-to-be-named ID series aims to empower victims by having them take control of their own narratives. (Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for AFI) “We’re big admirers of Elizabeth and know that this new series will resonate with our passionate true crime audience,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear and Streaming. “Elizabeth brings a unique empathy to help elevate victim’s voices which perfectly aligns with ID’s mission to use its platform to share powerful stories of hope, resilience and survival.
- 2/14/2023
- TV Insider
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TV host and journalist Elizabeth Chambers is set to headline a series about toxic and traumatic relationships for Investigation Discovery as part of a development deal with the network.
Hosted and executive produced by Chambers, the ex-wife of Armie Hammer, the series will explore the complexities of toxic and traumatic relationships by investigating and shedding light on long-held secrets, generational trauma and deep-rooted psychological issues through interviews and firsthand accounts of survivors. The yet-untitled series “aims to empower victims with control of their own narratives,” according to the network.
“We’re big admirers of Elizabeth and know that this new series will resonate with our passionate true crime audience,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear and Streaming. “Elizabeth brings a unique empathy to help elevate victim’s voices which perfectly aligns with ID’s mission to use its platform to share powerful stories of hope, resilience and survival.
Hosted and executive produced by Chambers, the ex-wife of Armie Hammer, the series will explore the complexities of toxic and traumatic relationships by investigating and shedding light on long-held secrets, generational trauma and deep-rooted psychological issues through interviews and firsthand accounts of survivors. The yet-untitled series “aims to empower victims with control of their own narratives,” according to the network.
“We’re big admirers of Elizabeth and know that this new series will resonate with our passionate true crime audience,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear and Streaming. “Elizabeth brings a unique empathy to help elevate victim’s voices which perfectly aligns with ID’s mission to use its platform to share powerful stories of hope, resilience and survival.
- 2/14/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Investigation Discovery has inked a development deal with TV personality and host Elizabeth Chambers, Variety has learned.
Under the deal, Chambers — the ex-wife of Armie Hammer — will host and executive produce a series about toxic and traumatic relationships, which is currently in development.
A source familiar with the deal says the project will not specifically address Hammer. Instead, it will focus on stories from others with Chambers serving as host to navigate through those stories.
According to the network, the series will explore “the complexities of toxic and traumatic relationships” through “interviews and firsthand accounts of survivors.” The still untitled project will “investigate and shed light on long-held secrets, generational trauma and deep-rooted psychological issues” with the intent to “empower victims with control of their own narratives.”
The press release for the new series makes no mention of Hammer, though the president of Investigation Discovery notes that Chambers brings a...
Under the deal, Chambers — the ex-wife of Armie Hammer — will host and executive produce a series about toxic and traumatic relationships, which is currently in development.
A source familiar with the deal says the project will not specifically address Hammer. Instead, it will focus on stories from others with Chambers serving as host to navigate through those stories.
According to the network, the series will explore “the complexities of toxic and traumatic relationships” through “interviews and firsthand accounts of survivors.” The still untitled project will “investigate and shed light on long-held secrets, generational trauma and deep-rooted psychological issues” with the intent to “empower victims with control of their own narratives.”
The press release for the new series makes no mention of Hammer, though the president of Investigation Discovery notes that Chambers brings a...
- 2/14/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
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