Season 11 of Below Deck will set sail on Feb. 5 with a 75-minute supersized episode on Bravo. New episodes will stream the next day on Peacock.
Capt. Kerry Titheradge will cross over from Below Deck Adventure to helm M/Y St. David. Additionally, Chief Stew Fraser Olender and lead deckhand Ben Willoughby return for the new season. New crew members include Chef Anthony Iracane, Bosun Jared Woodin, deckhands Marie “Sunny” Marquis and Kyle Stillie and stews Cat Baugh, Xandi Olivier and Barbie Pascual.
The news was revealed at BravoCon Friday in Las Vegas.
Here’s the logline for season 11: Capt. Kerry trades the Nordic Sea for crystal blue waters and stunning waterfalls as he leads his crew in the rich, historical island of Grenada. A disciplined and fair leader, Capt. Kerry has 30 years of experience working on boats and has spent almost two decades in yachting. As he steps on to St.
Capt. Kerry Titheradge will cross over from Below Deck Adventure to helm M/Y St. David. Additionally, Chief Stew Fraser Olender and lead deckhand Ben Willoughby return for the new season. New crew members include Chef Anthony Iracane, Bosun Jared Woodin, deckhands Marie “Sunny” Marquis and Kyle Stillie and stews Cat Baugh, Xandi Olivier and Barbie Pascual.
The news was revealed at BravoCon Friday in Las Vegas.
Here’s the logline for season 11: Capt. Kerry trades the Nordic Sea for crystal blue waters and stunning waterfalls as he leads his crew in the rich, historical island of Grenada. A disciplined and fair leader, Capt. Kerry has 30 years of experience working on boats and has spent almost two decades in yachting. As he steps on to St.
- 11/3/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“Below Deck” will sail across the seas and onto Bravo screens again for Season 11, setting its retun for Feb. 5 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. The reality series will welcome “Below Deck Adventure” star Capt. Kerry Titheradge as a new cast member.
The new season will debut with a supersized 75-minute episode, bringing aboard Titheradge to oversee M/Y St. David.
Returning cast members include Chief Stew Fraser Olender and lead deckhand Ben Willoughby, along with deckhands Marie “Sunny” Marquis and Kyle Stillie and stews Cat Baugh, Xandi Olivier and Barbie Pascual.
Read Bravo’s description for the upcoming season of “Below Deck” below:
Capt. Kerry trades the Nordic Sea for crystal blue waters and stunning waterfalls as he leads his crew in the rich, historical island of Grenada. A disciplined and fair leader, Capt. Kerry has 30 years of experience working on boats and has spent almost two decades in yachting.
The new season will debut with a supersized 75-minute episode, bringing aboard Titheradge to oversee M/Y St. David.
Returning cast members include Chief Stew Fraser Olender and lead deckhand Ben Willoughby, along with deckhands Marie “Sunny” Marquis and Kyle Stillie and stews Cat Baugh, Xandi Olivier and Barbie Pascual.
Read Bravo’s description for the upcoming season of “Below Deck” below:
Capt. Kerry trades the Nordic Sea for crystal blue waters and stunning waterfalls as he leads his crew in the rich, historical island of Grenada. A disciplined and fair leader, Capt. Kerry has 30 years of experience working on boats and has spent almost two decades in yachting.
- 11/3/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Swizz Beatz and his son Nasir hit above 60 mph as they drift through Japan’s “Gunsai” course in a first-look at Hulu/Onyx Collective’s upcoming series “Drive With Swizz.”
“I’ve never felt anything like this before. Like there’s no feeling that’s close to this feeling,” Prince Nasir Dean, Swizz Beatz’s oldest son says in the clip for the show. In the series, the father-son duo travel to Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Japan and Saudi Arabia in an effort to gain knowledge about each location’s car culture.
In the video, the pair take on Japan’s “very dangerous” course called “Gunsai.” And holding on tight as tight as they could appeared to be their main focus.
“No, we…the car had wings,” Beatz exclaims, applauding the drivers’ laser-sharp skills. “S–t, I got big respect for them. The amount of discipline and work to risk...
“I’ve never felt anything like this before. Like there’s no feeling that’s close to this feeling,” Prince Nasir Dean, Swizz Beatz’s oldest son says in the clip for the show. In the series, the father-son duo travel to Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Japan and Saudi Arabia in an effort to gain knowledge about each location’s car culture.
In the video, the pair take on Japan’s “very dangerous” course called “Gunsai.” And holding on tight as tight as they could appeared to be their main focus.
“No, we…the car had wings,” Beatz exclaims, applauding the drivers’ laser-sharp skills. “S–t, I got big respect for them. The amount of discipline and work to risk...
- 10/30/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
There’s change on the high seas of Banijay.
Christian Sarabia, President of 51 Minds Entertainment, the production company behind Bravo hit Below Deck, is stepping down from the Banijay Americas-owned business.
Julie Pizzi, President of fellow Banijay-backed firm Bunim/Murray, will add overseeing 51 Minds to her responsibilities running the Real World producer.
It is the latest change for the group; earlier this year, Cris Abrego, who founded 51 Minds, stepped down as CEO of Banijay Americas with Ben Samek taking over that role and Abrego remaining as Chairman. There’s been much speculation about Abrego’s own role in recent months.
Sarabia has been with 51 Minds for many years, having produced series such as The Surreal Life and Flavor of Love. He took the reins at the company in 2014 after Abrego became one of the top execs at the-then titled Endemol North America and the departure of co-founder Mark Cronin.
Christian Sarabia, President of 51 Minds Entertainment, the production company behind Bravo hit Below Deck, is stepping down from the Banijay Americas-owned business.
Julie Pizzi, President of fellow Banijay-backed firm Bunim/Murray, will add overseeing 51 Minds to her responsibilities running the Real World producer.
It is the latest change for the group; earlier this year, Cris Abrego, who founded 51 Minds, stepped down as CEO of Banijay Americas with Ben Samek taking over that role and Abrego remaining as Chairman. There’s been much speculation about Abrego’s own role in recent months.
Sarabia has been with 51 Minds for many years, having produced series such as The Surreal Life and Flavor of Love. He took the reins at the company in 2014 after Abrego became one of the top execs at the-then titled Endemol North America and the departure of co-founder Mark Cronin.
- 9/29/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney’s Onyx Collective is bringing the new docuseries “Drive With Swizz Beatz” to Hulu on Nov. 16. The producer and avid car collector will be joined by his oldest son, Nasir Dean, as the pair travel to Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Atlanta, Japan and Saudi Arabia to learn more about each area’s car culture.
All six episodes of the docuseries will be available to stream at once.
The official synopsis of the series reads: “Life is all about drive and the will to succeed despite the odds. Nowhere is this more evident than in the wildly inventive and passionate world of car culture, where enthusiasts show off vastly different vehicles in a display not only of automotive ardor but also of their own personal success.”
It continues, “In ‘Drive with Swizz Beatz, hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz visits car-loving destinations, where he’ll examine the area...
All six episodes of the docuseries will be available to stream at once.
The official synopsis of the series reads: “Life is all about drive and the will to succeed despite the odds. Nowhere is this more evident than in the wildly inventive and passionate world of car culture, where enthusiasts show off vastly different vehicles in a display not only of automotive ardor but also of their own personal success.”
It continues, “In ‘Drive with Swizz Beatz, hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz visits car-loving destinations, where he’ll examine the area...
- 8/28/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Essence Magazine has celebrated beautiful black women and black culture for 50 years.
Today, OWN debuted the official trailer for its highly anticipated original documentary series, “Time of Essence,” which premieres on Friday, August 18 at 9/8 pm Et/Pt.
The five-part, one-hour series celebrates the trailblazing magazine that reaches a global community of over 20 million Black women and has revealed some of the past half-century's most captivating and influential covers.
Oprah Winfrey joins the names of thought leaders, celebrities, and culture-defining influencers featured in the series, which includes: Oscar®-winning actresses Halle Berry and Whoopi Goldberg; Emmy®-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Regina Hall, and Taye Diggs.
It also features Golden Globe®-winning actress Taraji P. Henson; actress Gabrielle Union-Wade; fashion model and icon Beverly Johnson and her daughter Anansa Sims; singer and actress Vanessa Williams.
This special wouldn’t be complete without iconic Essence Magazine editor Mikki Taylor, long-time Editor-In-Chief Susan L. Taylor,...
Today, OWN debuted the official trailer for its highly anticipated original documentary series, “Time of Essence,” which premieres on Friday, August 18 at 9/8 pm Et/Pt.
The five-part, one-hour series celebrates the trailblazing magazine that reaches a global community of over 20 million Black women and has revealed some of the past half-century's most captivating and influential covers.
Oprah Winfrey joins the names of thought leaders, celebrities, and culture-defining influencers featured in the series, which includes: Oscar®-winning actresses Halle Berry and Whoopi Goldberg; Emmy®-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Regina Hall, and Taye Diggs.
It also features Golden Globe®-winning actress Taraji P. Henson; actress Gabrielle Union-Wade; fashion model and icon Beverly Johnson and her daughter Anansa Sims; singer and actress Vanessa Williams.
This special wouldn’t be complete without iconic Essence Magazine editor Mikki Taylor, long-time Editor-In-Chief Susan L. Taylor,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and RuPaul Charles
The Franchise RuPaul’s Drag Race
As Paramount Global further consolidates its portfolio, the value placed on its 26-time Emmy winner is apparent. RuPaul’s Drag Race migrated from VH1 to MTV earlier in 2023 — driving ratings up 17 percent. Produced by Charles and his longtime collaborators, World of Wonder’s Bailey and Barbato, the property is now supplying 15 international versions proprietary streamer Wow Presents Plus and Paramount+ — where All-Stars now lives. Drag Race México launched June 22.
Alex Baskin
The Franchise Vanderpump Rules
Bolstered by wild public interest in an infidelity scandal (see interview below), Vanderpump Rules hit series-best ratings and drove Bravo’s strongest viewership in nine years — the first of three reunion specials fetching 4.6 million viewers over three days. Shepherded by Baskin, who stayed on as showrunner after leaving production company Evolution Media to launch his own shingle, 32 Flavors Entertainment, the decade-old series is...
The Franchise RuPaul’s Drag Race
As Paramount Global further consolidates its portfolio, the value placed on its 26-time Emmy winner is apparent. RuPaul’s Drag Race migrated from VH1 to MTV earlier in 2023 — driving ratings up 17 percent. Produced by Charles and his longtime collaborators, World of Wonder’s Bailey and Barbato, the property is now supplying 15 international versions proprietary streamer Wow Presents Plus and Paramount+ — where All-Stars now lives. Drag Race México launched June 22.
Alex Baskin
The Franchise Vanderpump Rules
Bolstered by wild public interest in an infidelity scandal (see interview below), Vanderpump Rules hit series-best ratings and drove Bravo’s strongest viewership in nine years — the first of three reunion specials fetching 4.6 million viewers over three days. Shepherded by Baskin, who stayed on as showrunner after leaving production company Evolution Media to launch his own shingle, 32 Flavors Entertainment, the decade-old series is...
- 7/18/2023
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Endemol Shine North America is making some changes at the top.
Sharon Levy has been promoted from Chief Content Officer to Chief Executive Officer as the company segues into becoming a standalone production company.
Endemol Shine North America was previously both a production division and the holding company for a number of production divisions across the group. Following Banijay’s acquisition of Endemol Shine, the company created Banijay Americas to house all of its ten production studios, run by new CEO Ben Samek.
As part of the changes, Levy has been upped to oversee all aspects of Endemol Shine North America’s business, which includes both unscripted and scripted series including Lego Masters, MasterChef, Wipeout and upcoming drama series Ripley.
Levy joined Endemol Shine North America in 2017 as President, Unscripted and Scripted TV. She was previously EVP, Original Series at Spike TV.
Banijay Americas is now comprised of ten production...
Sharon Levy has been promoted from Chief Content Officer to Chief Executive Officer as the company segues into becoming a standalone production company.
Endemol Shine North America was previously both a production division and the holding company for a number of production divisions across the group. Following Banijay’s acquisition of Endemol Shine, the company created Banijay Americas to house all of its ten production studios, run by new CEO Ben Samek.
As part of the changes, Levy has been upped to oversee all aspects of Endemol Shine North America’s business, which includes both unscripted and scripted series including Lego Masters, MasterChef, Wipeout and upcoming drama series Ripley.
Levy joined Endemol Shine North America in 2017 as President, Unscripted and Scripted TV. She was previously EVP, Original Series at Spike TV.
Banijay Americas is now comprised of ten production...
- 2/9/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Bravo has picked up Below Deck Sailing Yacht and Below Deck Mediterranean for seasons four and eight, respectively, while Peacock has renewed Below Deck Down Under for a second year. All are set to air in 2023.
Season 10 of Below Deck premieres Monday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Et while Below Deck Adventure debuts Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. Et. Both air on Bravo.
Below Deck will return with Captain Lee Rosbach, Chef Rachel Hargrove and Chief Stew Fraser Olender going back to the Caribbean on motor yacht St. David. They’re joined by new staff Bosun Ross McHarg, Stews Hayley De Sola Pinto and Alissa Humber, Deck/Stew Camille Lamb and Deckhands Tony Duarte, Katie Glaser and Ben Willoughby.
Each episode will stream the next day on Peacock.
Below Deck is produced by 51 Minds. Mark Cronin, Courtland Cox, Lauren Simms, Tania Hamidi, Christian Sarabia and Zachary Klein serve as executive producers.
Season 10 of Below Deck premieres Monday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Et while Below Deck Adventure debuts Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. Et. Both air on Bravo.
Below Deck will return with Captain Lee Rosbach, Chef Rachel Hargrove and Chief Stew Fraser Olender going back to the Caribbean on motor yacht St. David. They’re joined by new staff Bosun Ross McHarg, Stews Hayley De Sola Pinto and Alissa Humber, Deck/Stew Camille Lamb and Deckhands Tony Duarte, Katie Glaser and Ben Willoughby.
Each episode will stream the next day on Peacock.
Below Deck is produced by 51 Minds. Mark Cronin, Courtland Cox, Lauren Simms, Tania Hamidi, Christian Sarabia and Zachary Klein serve as executive producers.
- 10/14/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A new group of senior Latinx executives has been created to help Hollywood fill senior roles across the TV industry with more diverse faces.
The Alliance of LatinX Executives compromises more than 100 executives including a slew of senior producers and network executives.
Execs include Cris Abrego, Chairman of the Americas, Banijay and President and CEO, Endemol Shine Holdings; John Pollak, the former NBCU exec who recently set up a management company with Wilmer Valderrama; and Nina Tassler, the former CBS Entertainment chairman who now runs PatMa Productions with Denise Di Novi (more names below).
The group is looking to help Latinx execs get a leg up in the industry and help create more diverse recruitment at the networks, streamers, studios, production companies and agencies.
It is holding its first event this week — Thursday at 5 p.m. at Ep&lp in West Hollywood — in association with the Latin Tracking Board...
The Alliance of LatinX Executives compromises more than 100 executives including a slew of senior producers and network executives.
Execs include Cris Abrego, Chairman of the Americas, Banijay and President and CEO, Endemol Shine Holdings; John Pollak, the former NBCU exec who recently set up a management company with Wilmer Valderrama; and Nina Tassler, the former CBS Entertainment chairman who now runs PatMa Productions with Denise Di Novi (more names below).
The group is looking to help Latinx execs get a leg up in the industry and help create more diverse recruitment at the networks, streamers, studios, production companies and agencies.
It is holding its first event this week — Thursday at 5 p.m. at Ep&lp in West Hollywood — in association with the Latin Tracking Board...
- 9/7/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
At its first ever Television Critics Association press tour presentation, Disney’s Onyx Collective announced three new series orders: true crime docuseries “Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash” (working title) directed by Yvonne Russo, an untitled project about car culture hosted by Swizz Beatz and “Searching for Soul Food” hosted by chef Alisa Reynolds and executive produced by Melina Matsoukas.
Onyx Collective also set an Oct. 22 premiere date for Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela Angela Davis’ docuseries “The Hair Tales” and debuted a trailer for Raamla Mohamed’s legal drama “Reasonable Doubt.” Additionally, an extension was announced of Yara Shahidi and her production company 7th Sun’s overall deal with Onyx Collective and ABC Signature.
“Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash” examines the life and murder of Annie Mae Aquash. A Mi’kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, Annie Mae was a mother,...
Onyx Collective also set an Oct. 22 premiere date for Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela Angela Davis’ docuseries “The Hair Tales” and debuted a trailer for Raamla Mohamed’s legal drama “Reasonable Doubt.” Additionally, an extension was announced of Yara Shahidi and her production company 7th Sun’s overall deal with Onyx Collective and ABC Signature.
“Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash” examines the life and murder of Annie Mae Aquash. A Mi’kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, Annie Mae was a mother,...
- 8/4/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Onyx is doubling down with non-scripted with three new series.
The Disney-owned brand is launching true-crime docuseries Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash (w/t), The Untitled Swizz Beatz Project and Searching for Soul Food.
It comes after the brand won an Oscar for its Questlove-directed feature documentary Summer of Soul.
The orders were unveiled by Onyx President Tara Duncan at its virtual TCA presentation. All three shows will premiere on Hulu.
Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash, directed by Yvonne Russo, examines the extraordinary life and unravels the decades-old mystery behind the murder of Annie Mae Aquash.
A Mi’kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, Annie Mae is a mother, a teacher and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years, becoming one of Indian Country’s most infamous cases. Set between the sweeping landscape of...
The Disney-owned brand is launching true-crime docuseries Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash (w/t), The Untitled Swizz Beatz Project and Searching for Soul Food.
It comes after the brand won an Oscar for its Questlove-directed feature documentary Summer of Soul.
The orders were unveiled by Onyx President Tara Duncan at its virtual TCA presentation. All three shows will premiere on Hulu.
Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash, directed by Yvonne Russo, examines the extraordinary life and unravels the decades-old mystery behind the murder of Annie Mae Aquash.
A Mi’kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, Annie Mae is a mother, a teacher and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years, becoming one of Indian Country’s most infamous cases. Set between the sweeping landscape of...
- 8/4/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Yara Shahidi, arguably the face of Freeform, is extending her overall deal with the studio behind Grown-ish and adding Onyx Collective to the pact.
“It is every creative’s dream to be seen and heard and to do so with colleagues who align with your vision and your soul. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to continue to create with our Disney family and be grounded in the work that Onyx Collective is doing to meet the moment,” said Yara Shahidi and her mom/business partner Keri Shahidi.
The duo’s 7th Sun banner will continue to develop and produce scripted and unscripted programming for both studios as part of the exclusive deal that includes working with Freeform and Onyx Collective president Tara Duncan and her various teams.
Shahidi joins the likes of Ryan Coogler, Destin Daniel Cretton, Prentice Penny, Natasha Rothwell...
Yara Shahidi, arguably the face of Freeform, is extending her overall deal with the studio behind Grown-ish and adding Onyx Collective to the pact.
“It is every creative’s dream to be seen and heard and to do so with colleagues who align with your vision and your soul. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to continue to create with our Disney family and be grounded in the work that Onyx Collective is doing to meet the moment,” said Yara Shahidi and her mom/business partner Keri Shahidi.
The duo’s 7th Sun banner will continue to develop and produce scripted and unscripted programming for both studios as part of the exclusive deal that includes working with Freeform and Onyx Collective president Tara Duncan and her various teams.
Shahidi joins the likes of Ryan Coogler, Destin Daniel Cretton, Prentice Penny, Natasha Rothwell...
- 8/4/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Surreal Life is the latest reality series to get a reboot.
VH1 is bringing back the series, which ran for six seasons between 2003 and 2006, to launch later this fall.
It comes after Deadline revealed that MTV is bringing back Cribs alongside other reboots across ViacomCBS, including The Real World, Behind the Music, Ink Master and Dating Naked.
The series will feature Dennis Rodman, August Alsina, Stormy Daniels, Tamar Braxton, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Cj Perry and Manny Mua living together and competing in a series of challenges.
No word if they’re sticking with Glen Campbell’s former mansion in the Hollywood hills.
The series is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment, which produced the original. Christian Sarabia, Fernando Mills, Ken Martinez and Nicole Elliott exec produce for the Banijay-owned company, Elena Diaz, Tolani Holmes and Dan Caster are executive producers for MTV Entertainment Group and Kat Uyenco, Jen McGrogan...
VH1 is bringing back the series, which ran for six seasons between 2003 and 2006, to launch later this fall.
It comes after Deadline revealed that MTV is bringing back Cribs alongside other reboots across ViacomCBS, including The Real World, Behind the Music, Ink Master and Dating Naked.
The series will feature Dennis Rodman, August Alsina, Stormy Daniels, Tamar Braxton, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Cj Perry and Manny Mua living together and competing in a series of challenges.
No word if they’re sticking with Glen Campbell’s former mansion in the Hollywood hills.
The series is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment, which produced the original. Christian Sarabia, Fernando Mills, Ken Martinez and Nicole Elliott exec produce for the Banijay-owned company, Elena Diaz, Tolani Holmes and Dan Caster are executive producers for MTV Entertainment Group and Kat Uyenco, Jen McGrogan...
- 7/22/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
VH1 is bringing back “The Surreal Life.”
In the latest example of ViacomCBS cable networks reviving their best-known IP, “The Surreal Life” will return for the first time in 15 years with a new season on VH1 this fall.
The show, which puts a cast of celebrities together in a house and forces them to participate in group activities, ran for two seasons on The WB and four more on VH1 between 2003 and 2006. The franchise also spawned spinoffs including “My Fair Brady” and “Flavor of Love”.
Cast members for the new season are August Alsina, Cj Perry, Dennis Rodman, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Manny Mua, Stormy Daniels and Tamar Braxton.
51 Minds Entertainment will return to produce the new season, with Christian Sarabia, Fernando Mills, Ken Martinez and Nicole Elliott serving as executive producers. Elena Diaz, Tolani Holmes and Dan Caster are executive producers for MTV Entertainment Group. Donny Herran and...
In the latest example of ViacomCBS cable networks reviving their best-known IP, “The Surreal Life” will return for the first time in 15 years with a new season on VH1 this fall.
The show, which puts a cast of celebrities together in a house and forces them to participate in group activities, ran for two seasons on The WB and four more on VH1 between 2003 and 2006. The franchise also spawned spinoffs including “My Fair Brady” and “Flavor of Love”.
Cast members for the new season are August Alsina, Cj Perry, Dennis Rodman, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Manny Mua, Stormy Daniels and Tamar Braxton.
51 Minds Entertainment will return to produce the new season, with Christian Sarabia, Fernando Mills, Ken Martinez and Nicole Elliott serving as executive producers. Elena Diaz, Tolani Holmes and Dan Caster are executive producers for MTV Entertainment Group. Donny Herran and...
- 7/22/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Season 6 of Bravo’s spinoff series Below Deck Mediterranean will be shovin’ right off on Peacock a week ahead of its cable launch, NBCUniversal said today.
The new episodes will start streaming Monday, June 21, with the series returning to Bravo on June 28. And every episode can be watched on Peacock one week before it runs on the cable channel.
On the upcoming season, Captain Sandy and the crew board the 180-foot mega-yacht Lady Michelle and embark on an new charter season as they head to Šibenik, the oldest native Croatian town on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Personalities clash and tension quickly escalates as a crew member’s grudges start to rock the boat and disrupt the workflow. In a franchise first, a serious crisis occurs before the opening charter, leaving the staff to worry if the season will be over before it even begins.
While unprecedented permutations in...
The new episodes will start streaming Monday, June 21, with the series returning to Bravo on June 28. And every episode can be watched on Peacock one week before it runs on the cable channel.
On the upcoming season, Captain Sandy and the crew board the 180-foot mega-yacht Lady Michelle and embark on an new charter season as they head to Šibenik, the oldest native Croatian town on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Personalities clash and tension quickly escalates as a crew member’s grudges start to rock the boat and disrupt the workflow. In a franchise first, a serious crisis occurs before the opening charter, leaving the staff to worry if the season will be over before it even begins.
While unprecedented permutations in...
- 6/7/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
In an effort to buff its unscripted catalog, Peacock has ordered four spinoff series, including “Top Chef Family Style” and “Below Deck Down Under.”
The streamer also nabbed the kids version of “American Ninja Warrior” and a baking-themed spinoff of the DIY series “Making It.”
Hosted by Meghan Trainor, “Top Chef Family Style” will feature young chefs teaming up with an adult family member to compete and prove their culinary skills. Head judge Marcus Samuelsson will serve at the Judges’ Table with Trainor and a series of notable guest judges.
The Australia-set “Below Deck Down Under” will showcase the upstairs/downstairs of a super-yacht. The series follows the yacht crew as they cater to the needs of their deep-pocketed guests above deck while navigating the relationships and politics below.
“American Ninja Warrior Junior” will return for a third season, with Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila hosting alongside sideline reporter Victoria Arlen.
The streamer also nabbed the kids version of “American Ninja Warrior” and a baking-themed spinoff of the DIY series “Making It.”
Hosted by Meghan Trainor, “Top Chef Family Style” will feature young chefs teaming up with an adult family member to compete and prove their culinary skills. Head judge Marcus Samuelsson will serve at the Judges’ Table with Trainor and a series of notable guest judges.
The Australia-set “Below Deck Down Under” will showcase the upstairs/downstairs of a super-yacht. The series follows the yacht crew as they cater to the needs of their deep-pocketed guests above deck while navigating the relationships and politics below.
“American Ninja Warrior Junior” will return for a third season, with Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila hosting alongside sideline reporter Victoria Arlen.
- 5/13/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Below Deck, the hit Bravo reality franchise, is set to take to the seas with more spinoffs in the works as the franchise continues to make headway.
Deadline understands that NBCUniversal is in the early stages of developing two more spinoffs – a show set around Australia and one set around Iceland.
The Australia-set season is being produced by Banijay-owned producer 51 Minds Entertainment, which is behind the original show and its two existing spinoffs, Below Deck: Sailing Yacht and Below Deck: Mediterranean.
The original series chronicles the lives of crew members who work on and live aboard a superyacht during charter season.
Interestingly, the Iceland-set series is being developed by Warner Bros-owned Shed Media. It’s not unusual for different production companies to produce various spinoffs of a network’s hit franchise in the U.S., given that cable networks often own the rights to shows. This has happened...
Deadline understands that NBCUniversal is in the early stages of developing two more spinoffs – a show set around Australia and one set around Iceland.
The Australia-set season is being produced by Banijay-owned producer 51 Minds Entertainment, which is behind the original show and its two existing spinoffs, Below Deck: Sailing Yacht and Below Deck: Mediterranean.
The original series chronicles the lives of crew members who work on and live aboard a superyacht during charter season.
Interestingly, the Iceland-set series is being developed by Warner Bros-owned Shed Media. It’s not unusual for different production companies to produce various spinoffs of a network’s hit franchise in the U.S., given that cable networks often own the rights to shows. This has happened...
- 4/21/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: There’s change on deck at Endemol Shine North America’s 51 Minds Entertainment.
COO Temple Williams is leaving the company, which is responsible for Bravo’s hit reality franchise Below Deck, after seven years and Zachary Klein has been promoted.
Klein, who was previously Vice President of Production becomes Executive Vice President of Operations and Production.
He joined 51 Minds in 2012 as Director of Production and was promoted in 2019. He has spearheaded its day-to-day operations and has overseen production on series including Below Deck and its spin-offs, which include Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Sailing Yacht and Below Deck Galley Talk, Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge and T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.
Williams, who has served as 51 Minds’ Chief Operation Officer since 2014, will be leaving the studio later this year. Williams has been with 51 Minds since first joining as Executive Vice President and General Manager in 2009.
Other...
COO Temple Williams is leaving the company, which is responsible for Bravo’s hit reality franchise Below Deck, after seven years and Zachary Klein has been promoted.
Klein, who was previously Vice President of Production becomes Executive Vice President of Operations and Production.
He joined 51 Minds in 2012 as Director of Production and was promoted in 2019. He has spearheaded its day-to-day operations and has overseen production on series including Below Deck and its spin-offs, which include Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Sailing Yacht and Below Deck Galley Talk, Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge and T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.
Williams, who has served as 51 Minds’ Chief Operation Officer since 2014, will be leaving the studio later this year. Williams has been with 51 Minds since first joining as Executive Vice President and General Manager in 2009.
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- 2/26/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: T.I. and Tiny are back! VH1 has greenlighted T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle for a fourth season. Considering they are in the political epicenter of Atlanta, there is sure to be a lot of drama worthy of good reality TV. The new season is set to premiere in the spring.
As the family tries to navigate the pandemic, there’s a lot going on. Tip “T.I.” Harris hits the milestone age of 40, he releases another album, becomes a grandfather and celebrates his 10-year anniversary with Tameka “Tiny” Harris. On top of all that, he participates in many community and social initiatives — which seems to be a theme this season — and becomes a professor at Clark Atlanta University, teaching a course on the “Business of Trap Music,” a class that everyone should want to audit.
For Tiny, she’s excited about becoming a grandmother now that Zonnique officially...
As the family tries to navigate the pandemic, there’s a lot going on. Tip “T.I.” Harris hits the milestone age of 40, he releases another album, becomes a grandfather and celebrates his 10-year anniversary with Tameka “Tiny” Harris. On top of all that, he participates in many community and social initiatives — which seems to be a theme this season — and becomes a professor at Clark Atlanta University, teaching a course on the “Business of Trap Music,” a class that everyone should want to audit.
For Tiny, she’s excited about becoming a grandmother now that Zonnique officially...
- 1/13/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Leslie Jordan is reaching for his sponge and rubber gloves.
The legendary TV actor has signed on to host “Squeaky Clean,” a cleaning competition series in the pipeline at Quibi, Variety has learned exclusively.
“Squeaky Clean” will pit three cleaning-obsessed contestants against each other in two competitive rounds – “Quick Scrub” and “The Big Clean” – from shiniest floor in studio competition history. Jordan will be joined in the show by lifestyle host and designer Sabrina Soto, who will serve as the resident cleaning and organization expert, appearing in every episode alongside a celebrity judge.
The show is being produced by Shine TV and 51 Minds Entertainment. Executive producers for the series are Christian Sarabia, Dean Houser and Nicole Elliott for 51 Minds Entertainment, and Tanya Shaw for Shine TV.
Jordan is arguably best known for playing Beverley Leslie across multiple seasons of “Will & Grace,” winning an Emmy for the role back...
The legendary TV actor has signed on to host “Squeaky Clean,” a cleaning competition series in the pipeline at Quibi, Variety has learned exclusively.
“Squeaky Clean” will pit three cleaning-obsessed contestants against each other in two competitive rounds – “Quick Scrub” and “The Big Clean” – from shiniest floor in studio competition history. Jordan will be joined in the show by lifestyle host and designer Sabrina Soto, who will serve as the resident cleaning and organization expert, appearing in every episode alongside a celebrity judge.
The show is being produced by Shine TV and 51 Minds Entertainment. Executive producers for the series are Christian Sarabia, Dean Houser and Nicole Elliott for 51 Minds Entertainment, and Tanya Shaw for Shine TV.
Jordan is arguably best known for playing Beverley Leslie across multiple seasons of “Will & Grace,” winning an Emmy for the role back...
- 10/6/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Apple TV Plus released the trailer for “Defending Jacob,” and Variety obtained an exclusive first look at the upcoming new season of “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle.”
Dates
VH1 announced “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” will return with a new season April 13 at 9 p.m, and Variety obtained an exclusive first look at the trailer. This season, the Harris family is faced with public scrutiny and forced to defend themselves in new ways. “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” is executive produced by Tip “T.I.” Harris for Grand Hustle, Tameka “Tiny” Harris for Pretty Hustle, and Brian Sher for Crossover Entertainment. Christian Sarabia, Vinnie Kaufmann, Jennifer McGrogan and Jordan Browne serve as executive producers for 51 Minds Entertainment. Paula Aranda, Phakiso Collins and Daniel Blau Rogge are executive producers for VH1. Watch the exclusive first look below.
Quibi has added LeBron...
Dates
VH1 announced “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” will return with a new season April 13 at 9 p.m, and Variety obtained an exclusive first look at the trailer. This season, the Harris family is faced with public scrutiny and forced to defend themselves in new ways. “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” is executive produced by Tip “T.I.” Harris for Grand Hustle, Tameka “Tiny” Harris for Pretty Hustle, and Brian Sher for Crossover Entertainment. Christian Sarabia, Vinnie Kaufmann, Jennifer McGrogan and Jordan Browne serve as executive producers for 51 Minds Entertainment. Paula Aranda, Phakiso Collins and Daniel Blau Rogge are executive producers for VH1. Watch the exclusive first look below.
Quibi has added LeBron...
- 3/25/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
MTV has unveiled The Busch Family Brewed, a 10-episode comedic reality docuseries that revolves around descendants of the Busch family, founders and original owners of the iconic beer brand. It’s slated to premiere at 9 Pm Thursday, March 5.
The Busch Family Brewed marks a return to the family reality sitcom genre for MTV, which launched one of the biggest hits in the genre with The Osbornes, a series featuring the domestic life of heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family. It premiered on MTV in March 2002 and, in its first season, was cited as the most-viewed series ever on MTV. The final episode aired on March 21, 2005.
The Busch Family Brewed is an insider’s look into an American dynasty. With recent approval to break ground on a new craft brewery on their property – the first for the family in over 150 years – the Busches now have a place to create...
The Busch Family Brewed marks a return to the family reality sitcom genre for MTV, which launched one of the biggest hits in the genre with The Osbornes, a series featuring the domestic life of heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family. It premiered on MTV in March 2002 and, in its first season, was cited as the most-viewed series ever on MTV. The final episode aired on March 21, 2005.
The Busch Family Brewed is an insider’s look into an American dynasty. With recent approval to break ground on a new craft brewery on their property – the first for the family in over 150 years – the Busches now have a place to create...
- 2/6/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: T.I., Tiny & Co. are back for another go-round. VH1 has ordered a third season of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, which has started production we have learned. The 12 new episodes will air in 2020.
The reality show, a continuation of the long-running T.I. & Tiny: Family Hustle, features rapper-actor Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress, along with Reginae Carter.
In Season 2, T.I. and Tiny moved back in together under the same roof while juggling family, friendships and careers. Monica was faced with a health crisis in her family in the midst of launching a new album and tour. Toya was in full boss mode expanding her empire while contemplating the next relationship steps for her and her boyfriend Red. And Letoya and Tommie entered a new chapter as they welcomed their first child.
The cast...
The reality show, a continuation of the long-running T.I. & Tiny: Family Hustle, features rapper-actor Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress, along with Reginae Carter.
In Season 2, T.I. and Tiny moved back in together under the same roof while juggling family, friendships and careers. Monica was faced with a health crisis in her family in the midst of launching a new album and tour. Toya was in full boss mode expanding her empire while contemplating the next relationship steps for her and her boyfriend Red. And Letoya and Tommie entered a new chapter as they welcomed their first child.
The cast...
- 10/17/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle will be back for its second season on Monday, April 15 at 9 Pm on VH1.
The reality show features rapper-actor Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress. Returning for Season 2 are Monica Brown, Antonia “Toya” Wright, her daugther Reginae Carter, and Letoya Luckett.
In Season 2, T.I. and Tiny move back in together under the same roof while juggling family, friendships and careers. Monica is faced with a health crisis in her family in the midst of launching a new album and tour. Toya’s in full boss mode expanding her empire while contemplating what relationship next steps are for her and her boyfriend Red. And Letoya and Tommie enter a new chapter as they welcome their first child.
The series was quietly renewed for Season 2 amid strong ratings for its first season,...
The reality show features rapper-actor Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress. Returning for Season 2 are Monica Brown, Antonia “Toya” Wright, her daugther Reginae Carter, and Letoya Luckett.
In Season 2, T.I. and Tiny move back in together under the same roof while juggling family, friendships and careers. Monica is faced with a health crisis in her family in the midst of launching a new album and tour. Toya’s in full boss mode expanding her empire while contemplating what relationship next steps are for her and her boyfriend Red. And Letoya and Tommie enter a new chapter as they welcome their first child.
The series was quietly renewed for Season 2 amid strong ratings for its first season,...
- 3/18/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Bravo Media is expanding its highly rated Below Deck franchise with Below Deck Sailing Vessel (working title), a new series from Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean producers 51 Minds.
Below Deck Sailing Vessel (wt) is described as a new kind of Below Deck, featuring luxury sailing yachts, considered the queens of the yachting world, as the charter of choice.
Bravo says the new series is similar to Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean with fit crews, exotic locations, demanding charter guests and an “upstairs/downstairs” dedication to service. However, sailboats have a sleeker design than their motor yacht counterparts, and this makes their galleys smaller, their stew stations almost non-existent and the crew’s living quarters more cramped and in much closer proximity to the guest quarters. Sailing yachts also attract a different kind of charter guest – from the exclusive old money patrons to the new eco-conscious tech millionaires...
Below Deck Sailing Vessel (wt) is described as a new kind of Below Deck, featuring luxury sailing yachts, considered the queens of the yachting world, as the charter of choice.
Bravo says the new series is similar to Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean with fit crews, exotic locations, demanding charter guests and an “upstairs/downstairs” dedication to service. However, sailboats have a sleeker design than their motor yacht counterparts, and this makes their galleys smaller, their stew stations almost non-existent and the crew’s living quarters more cramped and in much closer proximity to the guest quarters. Sailing yachts also attract a different kind of charter guest – from the exclusive old money patrons to the new eco-conscious tech millionaires...
- 3/15/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tragedy hit the Harris family this week when Precious Harris, sister of rapper-actor Tip “T.I.” Harris, died. According to a source close to the production of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, filming is continuing but not with the Harris family.
Production on the second season of the popular series, a continuation of the long-running T.I. & Tiny: Family Hustle, was halted last week when Precious Harris, who had appeared on the show, was hospitalized following a car accident. Shooting subsequently resumed though caring for Precious remained T.I. and Tiny’s priority. Following Precious death, T.I. posed several touching tributes on Instagram.
Coming off strong ratings for the first season of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, VH1 quietly had renewed the series for another go-round. Along with the Harris spouses, the series also stars and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress, along with Monica Brown,...
Production on the second season of the popular series, a continuation of the long-running T.I. & Tiny: Family Hustle, was halted last week when Precious Harris, who had appeared on the show, was hospitalized following a car accident. Shooting subsequently resumed though caring for Precious remained T.I. and Tiny’s priority. Following Precious death, T.I. posed several touching tributes on Instagram.
Coming off strong ratings for the first season of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, VH1 quietly had renewed the series for another go-round. Along with the Harris spouses, the series also stars and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress, along with Monica Brown,...
- 2/23/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Coming off strong ratings for the first season of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, VH1 quietly had renewed the series for another go-round. Production on Season 2 of the reality show headlined by rapper-actor Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris had been underway until it was halted yesterday after T.I.’s sister, Precious Harris, was hospitalized, Deadline has confirmed. We hear filming is slated to resume tomorrow.
T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle was a legacy show for VH1, running for six seasons and becoming the first VH1 series to hit the 100-episode milestone. The show ended after Tameka Harris filed for divorce. She and T.I. later reconciled, and the new stage in their relationship is reflected on the current show.
Alonmg with the Harris spouses, the series also stars and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress, along with Monica Brown, Antonia “Toya” Wright,...
T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle was a legacy show for VH1, running for six seasons and becoming the first VH1 series to hit the 100-episode milestone. The show ended after Tameka Harris filed for divorce. She and T.I. later reconciled, and the new stage in their relationship is reflected on the current show.
Alonmg with the Harris spouses, the series also stars and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress, along with Monica Brown, Antonia “Toya” Wright,...
- 2/18/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Endemol Shine North America subsidiary 51 Minds Entertainment is bumping three executives up the ranks as it embarks on the new year, Variety has learned exclusively.
Chris Kinsella has been tapped as executive VP of development, rising from his previous post as senior VP of development. He played a key role building “Truck Night in America,” “The Grand Hustle,” “Sisterhood of Hip Hop” and “Broken Skull Challenge.”
Stepping into the role of senior VP of development now is Jessica Bofshever, previously VP of development. She first joined 51 Minds as director of development in 2014, and had prior to that served as director of development for production company Good Clean Fun.
Hanan Abdelaal has been named the company’s new VP of development, rising from director of development. She has been with the company since 2016. Before that, she developed and produced shows for ABC, Fox, AMC, VH1, E! and MTV for 51 Minds...
Chris Kinsella has been tapped as executive VP of development, rising from his previous post as senior VP of development. He played a key role building “Truck Night in America,” “The Grand Hustle,” “Sisterhood of Hip Hop” and “Broken Skull Challenge.”
Stepping into the role of senior VP of development now is Jessica Bofshever, previously VP of development. She first joined 51 Minds as director of development in 2014, and had prior to that served as director of development for production company Good Clean Fun.
Hanan Abdelaal has been named the company’s new VP of development, rising from director of development. She has been with the company since 2016. Before that, she developed and produced shows for ABC, Fox, AMC, VH1, E! and MTV for 51 Minds...
- 1/25/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Focus gives a release date to Matthias Schoenaerts’ “The Mustang,” Stuart Ford’s Agc Studios will finance and produce the comedy “Action,” and Strand buys Israeli hit “The Other Story.”
Release Date
Focus Features has given a March 15, 2019, release date to the Matthias Schoenaerts drama “The Mustang.”
Schoenaerts portrays a convict in a rural Nevada prison who struggles to escape his violent past and is required to participate in an “outdoor maintenance” program as part of his state-mandated social rehabilitation. He’s spotted by a no-nonsense veteran trainer (Bruce Dern) and helped by an outgoing fellow inmate and trick rider (Jason Mitchell), and accepted into the selective wild horse training section of the program, where he finds his own humanity in dealing with an especially unbreakable mustang.
Connie Britton, Gideon Adlon, and Josh Stewart also star. Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre makes her feature directing debut with “The Mustang,...
Release Date
Focus Features has given a March 15, 2019, release date to the Matthias Schoenaerts drama “The Mustang.”
Schoenaerts portrays a convict in a rural Nevada prison who struggles to escape his violent past and is required to participate in an “outdoor maintenance” program as part of his state-mandated social rehabilitation. He’s spotted by a no-nonsense veteran trainer (Bruce Dern) and helped by an outgoing fellow inmate and trick rider (Jason Mitchell), and accepted into the selective wild horse training section of the program, where he finds his own humanity in dealing with an especially unbreakable mustang.
Connie Britton, Gideon Adlon, and Josh Stewart also star. Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre makes her feature directing debut with “The Mustang,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Brennan Shroff to direct from screenplay by Mike Grimm.
Agc studios will finance and produce the comedy Action, marking its latest urban project after recently announcing Gabrielle Union rom-com The Perfect Find, Effie T. Brown comedy We Real Cool, and a drama based on the life of Wall Street trader Lauren Simmons.
Brennan Shroff will direct Action from a screenplay by Mike Grimm about two best friends – a college-bound film fanatic and a high school sports star sidelined by injury – who experience a night of life-changing adventure.
The Hate U Give and Barbershop producer Robert Teitel, who collaborated with Agc Studios...
Agc studios will finance and produce the comedy Action, marking its latest urban project after recently announcing Gabrielle Union rom-com The Perfect Find, Effie T. Brown comedy We Real Cool, and a drama based on the life of Wall Street trader Lauren Simmons.
Brennan Shroff will direct Action from a screenplay by Mike Grimm about two best friends – a college-bound film fanatic and a high school sports star sidelined by injury – who experience a night of life-changing adventure.
The Hate U Give and Barbershop producer Robert Teitel, who collaborated with Agc Studios...
- 11/29/2018
- by Mark A. Silba
- ScreenDaily
Stuart Ford’s Agc Studios is to finance, produce and sell comedy movie Action.
Robert Teitel and 51 Minds’ Christian Sarabia and Mitchell Smith will produce the feature about best friends Damien and Marcus as they’re about to graduate high school. Damien is a model student and film fanatic who applies to NYU Film School in hopes of becoming the next Spike Lee. His best friend Marcus was destined to be a top college football player until an injury put him on the sidelines. In one raucous night the two friends have an unforgettable, life-changing adventure. Cast has yet to be set.
Brennan Shroff (TBS’ The Detour) will direct from a debut script by Mike Grimm. Agc’s Ford, Greg Shapiro and Glendon Palmer, and 51 Minds’ Lawrence Mott are onboard as executive producers. The project reunites Palmer, Teitel and Sarabia after their recent collaboration on upcoming Netflix pic Beats.
Robert Teitel and 51 Minds’ Christian Sarabia and Mitchell Smith will produce the feature about best friends Damien and Marcus as they’re about to graduate high school. Damien is a model student and film fanatic who applies to NYU Film School in hopes of becoming the next Spike Lee. His best friend Marcus was destined to be a top college football player until an injury put him on the sidelines. In one raucous night the two friends have an unforgettable, life-changing adventure. Cast has yet to be set.
Brennan Shroff (TBS’ The Detour) will direct from a debut script by Mike Grimm. Agc’s Ford, Greg Shapiro and Glendon Palmer, and 51 Minds’ Lawrence Mott are onboard as executive producers. The project reunites Palmer, Teitel and Sarabia after their recent collaboration on upcoming Netflix pic Beats.
- 11/28/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclujsive: It’s true: After weeks of speculation, we can confirm that Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris are set for a follow-up series to their VH1 reality hit, T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle. The new show, T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, will premiere October 22 on VH1. Watch the first promo above.
Back for Friends & Family Hustle are recording artist T.I. Harris; his wife, Tameka Harris; and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress. They are joined on the new series by Monica Brown, Antonia “Toya” Wright, Letoya Luckett, Zonnique Pullins and Reginae Carter.
T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle was a legacy show for VH1, running for six seasons and becoming the first VH1 series to hit the 100-episode milestone.
“They are the lovable first family of VH1,” the network’s head of unscripted Nina Diaz said of the Harrises in May...
Back for Friends & Family Hustle are recording artist T.I. Harris; his wife, Tameka Harris; and their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress. They are joined on the new series by Monica Brown, Antonia “Toya” Wright, Letoya Luckett, Zonnique Pullins and Reginae Carter.
T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle was a legacy show for VH1, running for six seasons and becoming the first VH1 series to hit the 100-episode milestone.
“They are the lovable first family of VH1,” the network’s head of unscripted Nina Diaz said of the Harrises in May...
- 10/4/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, New York says “Ocean’s 8” generated $63 million in economic activity, Anthony Anderson joins a Netflix coming-of-age drama, and Rosie O’Donnell backs an anti-Trump documentary.
Economic Activity
New York officials have announced that the production of Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Ocean’s 8” created more than $63 million in economic activity to New York State.
The production spent over 60 days shooting in New York, under the direction of Gary Ross. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter and was shot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Marcy Armory in Brooklyn, Veselka Cafe in East Village, Myrtle Avenue in Richmond Hill, Fifth Avenue and 79th Street, and 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Manhattan.
“Ocean’s 8” generated $31 million in wages; more than $22 million spent on local rentals and purchases for set decoration,...
Economic Activity
New York officials have announced that the production of Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Ocean’s 8” created more than $63 million in economic activity to New York State.
The production spent over 60 days shooting in New York, under the direction of Gary Ross. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter and was shot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Marcy Armory in Brooklyn, Veselka Cafe in East Village, Myrtle Avenue in Richmond Hill, Fifth Avenue and 79th Street, and 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Manhattan.
“Ocean’s 8” generated $31 million in wages; more than $22 million spent on local rentals and purchases for set decoration,...
- 6/9/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Global Road Entertainment and 51 Minds Entertainment-produced feature “Beats,” starring Anthony Anderson (“Black-ish”), has started production in Chicago, Netflix announced on Friday.
Chris Robinson is directing from an original screenplay by Miles Feldsott.
“Beats” is an urban coming of age drama where the paths of a young musical prodigy (Khalil Everage) with borderline agoraphobia, and a former music manager (Anthony Anderson) who fell from grace, collide on Chicago’s South Side, and the unlikely duo must come together to free each other from the demons of their past. “Beats” is the ultimate ode to Chicago and its hip hop scene, as it illustrates the beating pulse at the heart of the South Side.
Also Read: Anthony Anderson, La La Anthony Return to Host VH1's 'Dear Mama' Special
The “Beats” filmmakers went for authenticity over experience by casting newcomer Khalil Everage, a seventeen-year-old from Chicago’s very own South Side,...
Chris Robinson is directing from an original screenplay by Miles Feldsott.
“Beats” is an urban coming of age drama where the paths of a young musical prodigy (Khalil Everage) with borderline agoraphobia, and a former music manager (Anthony Anderson) who fell from grace, collide on Chicago’s South Side, and the unlikely duo must come together to free each other from the demons of their past. “Beats” is the ultimate ode to Chicago and its hip hop scene, as it illustrates the beating pulse at the heart of the South Side.
Also Read: Anthony Anderson, La La Anthony Return to Host VH1's 'Dear Mama' Special
The “Beats” filmmakers went for authenticity over experience by casting newcomer Khalil Everage, a seventeen-year-old from Chicago’s very own South Side,...
- 6/8/2018
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Black-ish star Anthony Anderson has come aboard to star in Netflix’s Beats, a coming-of-age drama set in Chicago’s South Side hip-hop scene. The pic, from Global Road Entertainment and 51 Minds Entertainment, just began filming with The New Edition Story director Chris Robinson helming Miles Orion Feldsott’s original script. A 2019 release is planned.
Khalil Everage, a 17-year-old newcomer from the South Side, stars as a musical prodigy with borderline agoraphobia whose path collides with a former music manager (Anderson) who has fallen from grace. The unlikely duo must come together to free each other from the demons of their pasts. The pic will also feature established and rising Chicago-based hip-hop producers and artists, including original music from Young Chop. Orange Is the New Black‘s Uzo Aduba, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Paul Walter Hauser and hip-hop artists Dave East and Dreezy co-star.
Bob Teitel, Christian Sarabia, Glendon Palmer are producers,...
Khalil Everage, a 17-year-old newcomer from the South Side, stars as a musical prodigy with borderline agoraphobia whose path collides with a former music manager (Anderson) who has fallen from grace. The unlikely duo must come together to free each other from the demons of their pasts. The pic will also feature established and rising Chicago-based hip-hop producers and artists, including original music from Young Chop. Orange Is the New Black‘s Uzo Aduba, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Paul Walter Hauser and hip-hop artists Dave East and Dreezy co-star.
Bob Teitel, Christian Sarabia, Glendon Palmer are producers,...
- 6/8/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Bet Networks has partnered with Grand Hustle Productions on The Grand Hustle, from Grammy-winning rapper, actor and entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris for a July premiere.
Set in Atlanta, the 12-episode hourlong series features 16 business-minded men and women vying for a coveted position with a six-figure salary within Tip’s multimillion-dollar Grand Hustle business empire. The Grand Hustle competition series will premiere Thursday, July 19th at 10 Pm Et.
“The Grand Hustle Empire is always expanding so therefore we needed to add a very talented, highly skilled executive to our team,” said Harris. “It doesn’t matter if you got your hustle at Harvard or the hood, The Grand Hustle is about how you handle business and what you can do for the brand so I wanted to create a show that offers an equal playing field.”
“Tip is one of the smartest most impressive businessmen I have ever met,” said Ep Brian Sher.
Set in Atlanta, the 12-episode hourlong series features 16 business-minded men and women vying for a coveted position with a six-figure salary within Tip’s multimillion-dollar Grand Hustle business empire. The Grand Hustle competition series will premiere Thursday, July 19th at 10 Pm Et.
“The Grand Hustle Empire is always expanding so therefore we needed to add a very talented, highly skilled executive to our team,” said Harris. “It doesn’t matter if you got your hustle at Harvard or the hood, The Grand Hustle is about how you handle business and what you can do for the brand so I wanted to create a show that offers an equal playing field.”
“Tip is one of the smartest most impressive businessmen I have ever met,” said Ep Brian Sher.
- 4/11/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The fifth season of the T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle TV show returns premieres on VH1, tonight, Monday, July 18th at 9:00pm Et/Pt. VH1 says, "The series gets more exciting than ever with the announcement of the family's new bundle of joy and the other big changes in the Harris squad. Season five consists of 10 half-hour episodes.T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle stars include: T.I., Zonnique Pullins, Domani Harris, Messiah Harris, and Tameka "Tiny" Cottle. The series is executive produced by 51 Minds' Christian Sarabia along with Category 5 entertainment's Brian Sher and Stella Bulochnikov. Executive producing for VH1 are Jill Holmes and Kristen Kelly.Read More…...
- 7/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
MTV has ordered Follow the Rules, a half-hour docu-series starring Ja Rule, EW has learned.
The comedic series will follow the rapper-turned-actor and the hectic household that he and his wife attempt to keep under control—a difficult feat since his two sons, mother, and mother-in-law all live with them, while his oldest daughter is about to start her sophomore year in college.
“Ja Rule is the modern day reality rap star version of Bill Cosby’s role from The Cosby Show,” says Susanne Daniels, president of MTV programming. “He embraces a unique parenting style with his teenage kids that feels fresh and funny.
The comedic series will follow the rapper-turned-actor and the hectic household that he and his wife attempt to keep under control—a difficult feat since his two sons, mother, and mother-in-law all live with them, while his oldest daughter is about to start her sophomore year in college.
“Ja Rule is the modern day reality rap star version of Bill Cosby’s role from The Cosby Show,” says Susanne Daniels, president of MTV programming. “He embraces a unique parenting style with his teenage kids that feels fresh and funny.
- 9/4/2014
- by Natalie Abrams
- EW - Inside TV
Oxygen Media‘s new docuseries Sisterhood Of Hip Hop features up-and-coming female emcees in a music genre traditionally dominated by men. The eight-episode series from 51 Minds (Ti And Tiny: The Family Hustle, Below Deck) showcases female artists (the “femcees”) who are discovered and mentored by hip hop stars Bia, Brianna Perry, Diamond, Nyemiah Supreme and Siya. The series will also include appearances by Eve, Lil Jon, Travie McCoy, Rick Ross, Tank, and Irv Gotti. Sisterhood Of Hip Hop premieres August 12 at 9 Pm following a preview special on Tuesday, July 22 at 8:15 Pm. Grammy-Award winning recording artist T.I. serves as executive producer, along with Christian Sarabia, Rabih Gholam and Roy Orecchio.
- 6/9/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Under the multiyear overall pact, Dave Caplan will develop and produce unscripted programming through his Trooper Entertainment banner. Caplan joins Lionsgate TV from 51 Minds Entertainment, where he spent two years as VP Development and executive produced such series as Syfy’s Heroes Of Cosplay, MTV’s Scrubbing In, Syfy’s Ghost Mine and truTV’s Cash Dome. “Continued growth in the area of alternative programming is a high priority for our TV division and we are always looking for terrific partners,” said Lionsgate TV Group chairman Kevin Beggs. “Dave is an extremely creative producer and we anticipate a great collaboration.” Caplan’s move to Lionsgate comes on the heels of an executive restructuring at 51 Minds following the company CEO Cris Abrego’s appointment as co-chairman and co-ceo of parent Endemol North America that saw Christian Sarabia elevated to president of 51 Minds. Caplan previously worked in development at Craig Piligian’s...
- 4/1/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Joey Fatone is continuing along his inevitable path to world domination, signing on to host the Hub Network's upcoming reality show “Parents Just Don't Understand.” The series, which has received a 22-episode order, will offer children and their parents an opportunity to find out what it's like to be in the other person's shoes. Also read: New ‘DWTS’ Cast: Bristol Palin, Pamela Anderson, Joey Fatone, Apolo Ohno ‘N Sync and “Dancing With the Stars” alum Fatone will also executive produce the series, along with Christian Sarabia (“For the Love of Ray J”) and Rabih Gholam (“Redneck Island”). “Parents Just Don't Understand,...
- 3/25/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
On the heels of Daniel Laikind being tapped to succeed Charlie Corwin as CEO of Original Media, Cris Abrego has found his own successor for 51 Minds. In October, 51 Minds CEO Abrego and Original Media CEO Corwin were named Co-Chairmen and Co-ceo of Endemol North America. Endemol acquired Abrego and Mark Cronin’s 51 Minds in 2008, after Corwin’s Original Media was added in 2007. Christian Sarabia now has been named President of 51 Minds. Cronin, the Co-Founder of 51 Minds Entertainment, exits his Managing Director position to launch a new production company, Little Wooden Boat Productions. Cronin will continue to serve as Executive Producer on several projects that he sold and shepherded at 51 Minds, including Below Deck (Bravo), Heroes of CosPlay (Syfy), and Mind of a Man (Gsn). “Mark is one of the most prolific producers in the unscripted space,” Abrego said. “His creative instincts have been the driving force behind his extraordinary success.
- 1/28/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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