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With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable, streaming and whatever “Tenderfoot TV” is, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to Set Your DVR.
Below you’ll find Mr. Mercedes and five other season or series premieres, 10 season finales (including The Affair) and more.
Sunday, August 19
8 pm The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time (Syfy; view exclusive posters)
9 pm The 2000s docuseries finale...
With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable, streaming and whatever “Tenderfoot TV” is, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to Set Your DVR.
Below you’ll find Mr. Mercedes and five other season or series premieres, 10 season finales (including The Affair) and more.
Sunday, August 19
8 pm The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time (Syfy; view exclusive posters)
9 pm The 2000s docuseries finale...
- 8/18/2018
- TVLine.com
Unscripted pros Tim Sullivan (“Fear Factor”), a producer, and Anthony Carbone, a development exec, have inked a multi-year overall deal at Sony Pictures Television under Gang of Wolves, a newly formed production company.
Under the terms of the deal, Sullivan and Anthony will develop unscripted series for broadcast, cable and streaming.
“Anthony and Tim have stellar reputations,” said Holly Jacobs, Sony’s Evp of reality and syndication. “Joining forces with them in their newly formed production company felt like a very smart bet. We’re excited for this next chapter.”
As a producer, Carbone recently oversaw MTV’s rebooted “Fear Factor” for MTV. His credits also include “American Grit” (Fox), “King of the Nerds” (TBS), and “Wake Up Call” (TNT).
A longtime development executive, Sullivan ran unscripted programming for Fullscreen’s Svod platform. He has also held development roles with Core Media Group, Zodiak Media and Magical Elves.
Sullivan and...
Under the terms of the deal, Sullivan and Anthony will develop unscripted series for broadcast, cable and streaming.
“Anthony and Tim have stellar reputations,” said Holly Jacobs, Sony’s Evp of reality and syndication. “Joining forces with them in their newly formed production company felt like a very smart bet. We’re excited for this next chapter.”
As a producer, Carbone recently oversaw MTV’s rebooted “Fear Factor” for MTV. His credits also include “American Grit” (Fox), “King of the Nerds” (TBS), and “Wake Up Call” (TNT).
A longtime development executive, Sullivan ran unscripted programming for Fullscreen’s Svod platform. He has also held development roles with Core Media Group, Zodiak Media and Magical Elves.
Sullivan and...
- 8/9/2018
- by Debra Birnbaum
- Variety Film + TV
Anthony Carbone (Fear Factor) and veteran development exec Tim Sullivan have signed a multi-year overall deal at Sony Pictures Television. Under the pact, the duo will develop unscripted series for broadcast, cable and streaming services via their newly formed production banner Gang of Wolves.
“Anthony and Tim have stellar reputations,” said Holly Jacobs, Evp Reality & Syndication Programming, Sony Pictures Television. “Joining forces with them in their newly formed production company felt like a very smart bet. We’re excited for this next chapter.”
Carbone is an Emmy-winning producer and showrunner, most recently wrapping 33 episodes of the rebooted Fear Factor for MTV. His credits also include Fox’s American Grit, TBS’s King of the Nerds and TNT’s Wake Up Call among others.
Sullivan is a longtime development executive, most recently having run unscripted programming for the Fullscreen Svod platform. Prior to that he held development roles with companies such as Core Media Group,...
“Anthony and Tim have stellar reputations,” said Holly Jacobs, Evp Reality & Syndication Programming, Sony Pictures Television. “Joining forces with them in their newly formed production company felt like a very smart bet. We’re excited for this next chapter.”
Carbone is an Emmy-winning producer and showrunner, most recently wrapping 33 episodes of the rebooted Fear Factor for MTV. His credits also include Fox’s American Grit, TBS’s King of the Nerds and TNT’s Wake Up Call among others.
Sullivan is a longtime development executive, most recently having run unscripted programming for the Fullscreen Svod platform. Prior to that he held development roles with companies such as Core Media Group,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Mmm, there’s nothing like a cool sardine smoothie to beat this August heat.
Momager Kris Jenner was treated to the gross concoction on James Corden’s late night show during a segment of “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts,” where guests have to either answer often-uncomfortable questions or eat a “Fear Factor”-level gross food.
When Corden asked Jenner who she would kick off “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” if she had to pick out of her five daughters, Jenner gave in and drank the sardine smoothie in lieu of dealing with the inevitable fallout of choosing one.
Also Read: Keanu Reeves Recalls Shaving His Legs for 1980s Coca-Cola Commercial (Video)
“I could not turn on one of my girls, those are my babies,” Jenner told Corden, who was amazed she drank it. “They would have understood,” the late night host said.
“Oh trust me, they wouldn’t have understood,...
Momager Kris Jenner was treated to the gross concoction on James Corden’s late night show during a segment of “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts,” where guests have to either answer often-uncomfortable questions or eat a “Fear Factor”-level gross food.
When Corden asked Jenner who she would kick off “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” if she had to pick out of her five daughters, Jenner gave in and drank the sardine smoothie in lieu of dealing with the inevitable fallout of choosing one.
Also Read: Keanu Reeves Recalls Shaving His Legs for 1980s Coca-Cola Commercial (Video)
“I could not turn on one of my girls, those are my babies,” Jenner told Corden, who was amazed she drank it. “They would have understood,” the late night host said.
“Oh trust me, they wouldn’t have understood,...
- 8/8/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Fear Factor fans need not fear a cancellation. Today, MTV announced they've renewed the TV show for a second season.A reboot of the NBC series, the competition show pits contestants against one another in a series of difficult and often disgusting challenges. Ludacris hosts.Read More…...
- 8/23/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
For those wondering who is inside the spaceship introduced in The 100‘s Season 4 finale, know that Ivana Milicevic has been cast in the recurring role of Charmaine Diyoza, one of the mysterious criminals aboard said craft.
RelatedThe 100 Adds Peaky Blinders Actor as Cocky Space Explorer in Season 5
Described as a “ruthless military strategist who will go head-to-head” with Clarke & Co., Charmaine’s actions will leave an “indelible legacy,” EW.com reports.
Milicevic’s long list of TV credits include Gotham, Banshee and Eastwick. The 100 Season 5 will premiere at midseason on The CW.
RelatedThe 100 Season 5 Recast: Meet the New Actress Playing...
RelatedThe 100 Adds Peaky Blinders Actor as Cocky Space Explorer in Season 5
Described as a “ruthless military strategist who will go head-to-head” with Clarke & Co., Charmaine’s actions will leave an “indelible legacy,” EW.com reports.
Milicevic’s long list of TV credits include Gotham, Banshee and Eastwick. The 100 Season 5 will premiere at midseason on The CW.
RelatedThe 100 Season 5 Recast: Meet the New Actress Playing...
- 8/22/2017
- TVLine.com
MTV's rebooted Fear Factor will be back for more scares. The network renewed the Ludacris-hosted
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- 8/22/2017
- by Liam Mathews
- TVGuide.com - Features
MTV's rebooted Fear Factor will be back for more scares. The network renewed the Ludacris-hosted competition for Season 2 on Tuesday, Variety reports.
Season 2 will consist of 20 episodes, up from Season 1's 12.
MTV's version is a little less gross and a little more inspirational than the NBC
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Season 2 will consist of 20 episodes, up from Season 1's 12.
MTV's version is a little less gross and a little more inspirational than the NBC
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- 8/22/2017
- by Liam Mathews
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Ahead of tonight’s season 1 finale, MTV has given the green light to a 20-episode second season of the hit reality series from Endemol Shine North America, for premiere in 2018. Ludacris is set to return as host and executive producer of the series in which contestants confront their fears, push beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors. Fear Factor delivered MTV’s highest-rated series premiere in two years in P18-34 and is the No…...
- 8/22/2017
- Deadline TV
In a sneak peek of the next 'Fear Factor,' host Ludacris introduces a challenge called 'Buried Alive.'...
- 7/27/2017
- by Lance Debler
- MTV Music News
In a sneak peek of the next 'Fear Factor,' host Ludacris introduces a challenge called 'Buried Alive.'...
- 7/27/2017
- by Lance Debler
- MTV Newsroom
MTV has renewed “The Challenge” for a 30th season, which will have the largest prize in series history: $1 million cash. Last season’s prize was $350,000 — so this pot is quite a hike. “The Challenge XXX: Dirty 30,” hosted by BMX biker T.J. Lavin, will premiere on July 18. This season, 30 “Real World” and “Road Rules” alums will head to South America and duke it out for the big check. Also Read: Ludacris-Hosted 'Fear Factor' Hands MTV Its Highest-Rated Series Premiere in 2 Years The Viacom cable channel can only hope to entice the kind of viewership that its recently revamped.
- 6/10/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Fear Factor is back with even crazier stunts and challenges -- but it's not the same Fear Factor you might remember.
Et was on the set of the rebooted reality competition show, where we spoke with Ludacris, the show's new host, who opened up about what fans can look forward to, and how some of the show's grosser elements have changed a bit.
Watch: Ludacris Surprises His Mom With Amazing Home Makeover for Mother's Day!
"I wouldn't say they are eating bull testicles, however there are some things that are similar to the older one and all praise due it still has the same theme, same DNA, but we've changed things around," Ludacris explained. "We've made it new."
As for the rapper and actor, he said he was attracted to the project in part because he's an "adrenaline junkie," and really wants to help the contestants overcome their nerves.
"A lot of individuals during this show are...
Et was on the set of the rebooted reality competition show, where we spoke with Ludacris, the show's new host, who opened up about what fans can look forward to, and how some of the show's grosser elements have changed a bit.
Watch: Ludacris Surprises His Mom With Amazing Home Makeover for Mother's Day!
"I wouldn't say they are eating bull testicles, however there are some things that are similar to the older one and all praise due it still has the same theme, same DNA, but we've changed things around," Ludacris explained. "We've made it new."
As for the rapper and actor, he said he was attracted to the project in part because he's an "adrenaline junkie," and really wants to help the contestants overcome their nerves.
"A lot of individuals during this show are...
- 6/7/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It looks like MTV has a big hit on their hands. Today, the network announced the recent premiere of their Fear Factor revival series broke ratings records.Hosted by Ludacris, the reboot follows contestants as they “confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors with the use of today’s newest technologies.”Read More…...
- 6/2/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Move, competition — get out the way. The Ludacris-hosted “Fear Factor” debut handed MTV its highest-rated series premiere in two years among adults 18-34, which is the Viacom cable channel’s target audience. The revived reality competition earned a 0.83 rating in the main demo, and nearly one million total viewers. The millennials made “Fear Factor” the No. 1 show on cable that night, and aided in giving MTV its top Tuesday in a year and-a-half. Lead-in “The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros” reached a season high of a 0.61, which was up 13 percent from the prior episode. “Fear Factor’s” 0.83 was...
- 6/1/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Tuesday night’s season premiere of MTV’s Fear Factor revival hosted by Ludacris was the network’s highest-rated series premiere in two years among adults 18-34, delivering a 0.83 rating in the key demo, up 164% vs. its time period average. Airing at 10 Pm, the reboot drew 936,000 total viewers in Live+Same Day. The Fear Factor debut also gave lead-in Champs Vs Pros a boost. Tuesday night's 9 Pm episode of the reality series hit a season high in 18-34 (0.61), up 13% vs…...
- 6/1/2017
- Deadline TV
It’s been five years, but Fear Factor is Back — with Ludacris as the new host and a whole new assortment of horrifying challenges for contestants competing for the grand prize. The series originally hosted by Joe Rogan aired on NBC from 2001 and 2006, before being revived for one season in 2011. It last aired in July 2012 as a two part special. Now it’s been revamped and renewed on MTV for 12 one-hour episodes as teams of two face their biggest fears in a bid to win a big cash prize. That means lots of snakes, spiders and...read more...
- 5/30/2017
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
Fear Factor returns on May 30th with new episodes hosted by Ludacris, and you can get a look at the skin-crawling challenges to come in the show's official trailer.
"Fear Factor is back! Join new host, Ludacris, as he introduces new ways to scare the sh*t out of you. Don't miss the premiere Tuesday, May 30th at 10/9c!
MTV is giving viewers the chance to conquer their fears head on with a refresh of the break-through series "Fear Factor." Ludacris will host the new installment, custom-created for a generation that is increasingly empowered, while also more anxious than ever. Filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today’s cultural zeitgeist, “Fear Factor” contestants will confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors."
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"Fear Factor is back! Join new host, Ludacris, as he introduces new ways to scare the sh*t out of you. Don't miss the premiere Tuesday, May 30th at 10/9c!
MTV is giving viewers the chance to conquer their fears head on with a refresh of the break-through series "Fear Factor." Ludacris will host the new installment, custom-created for a generation that is increasingly empowered, while also more anxious than ever. Filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today’s cultural zeitgeist, “Fear Factor” contestants will confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors."
The post Fear Factor Returns in Skin-Crawling New Trailer appeared first on Daily Dead.
- 5/18/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As we told you last month, MTV has a new version of “Fear Factor” on the way with Ludacris taking over the hosting duties, and today they’ve released a new trailer for the show. Don’t miss the premiere on Tuesday,… Continue Reading →
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- 5/17/2017
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
This article originally appeared on Essence.
After the weekend Ludacris’ wife Eudoxiee just had, we know the rapper and actor never stops having special surprises up his sleeves.
The new Fear Factor host planned some great surprises to celebrate Eudoxie’s birthday.
Ludacris is keeping the tradition alive and gifting his wife with another birthday weekend getaway to remember. Following up, last year’s surprise, he treated Eudoxie and her squad to live it up in Mexico and this year they took on the Big Apple with her besties. Although her birthday is not until May 14, the actor spoiled his wife with clothes,...
After the weekend Ludacris’ wife Eudoxiee just had, we know the rapper and actor never stops having special surprises up his sleeves.
The new Fear Factor host planned some great surprises to celebrate Eudoxie’s birthday.
Ludacris is keeping the tradition alive and gifting his wife with another birthday weekend getaway to remember. Following up, last year’s surprise, he treated Eudoxie and her squad to live it up in Mexico and this year they took on the Big Apple with her besties. Although her birthday is not until May 14, the actor spoiled his wife with clothes,...
- 5/9/2017
- by Brittney Oliver
- PEOPLE.com
MTV has canceled “Sweet/Vicious” after one season. Showrunner Jennifer Kaytin Robinson shared the news on Twitter, saying, “To say I’m devastated would be an understatement.” Series star Eliza Bennett also took to social media to express her sadness at the news, saying “Today is a sad day.” The freshman dramedy series followed two college students (Bennett and Taylor Dearden) who teamed up to become vigilantes targeting campus rapists after officials failed to seek justice on behalf of victims. Also Read: MTV to Revive 'Fear Factor,' Taps Ludacris as Host “MTV has decided to not move forward...
- 4/28/2017
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
On May 30, MTV will be bringing back Fear Factor, with new host Ludacris. MTV To Reboot Fear Factor With Host Ludacris The original series ran on NBC from 2001 to 2006 with host Joe Rogan, and was one of the earliest reality competition shows on broadcast and cable TV. It was briefly revived for one season in […]
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The post MTV Rebooting ‘Fear Factor’ With Ludacris As Host appeared first on uInterview.
- 4/13/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
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