Exclusive: ViacomCBS has cut ties with Gobstopper TV following an investigation into bullying at the Just Tattoo Of Us producer, Deadline can reveal.
Gobstopper was found to have broken ViacomCBS’ Supplier Code of Conduct, according to an email sent to those interviewed as part of the investigation late last week, seen by Deadline, which said ViacomCBS “will not be resuming or commissioning future projects with Gobstopper.”
Overseen by UK law firm Lewis Silkin, the investigation was launched in June after 10 former staff and freelancers said they had experienced or witnessed bullying while working for Gobstopper, and that CEO Ross McCarthy had created a highly toxic working environment. The allegations were published in a report by UK TV trade Broadcast and ViacomCBS paused all Gobstopper commissions when they were made.
A spokeswoman for ViacomCBS-owned MTV Entertainment told Deadline: “After completing a third-party investigation, it was determined that violations were made to...
Gobstopper was found to have broken ViacomCBS’ Supplier Code of Conduct, according to an email sent to those interviewed as part of the investigation late last week, seen by Deadline, which said ViacomCBS “will not be resuming or commissioning future projects with Gobstopper.”
Overseen by UK law firm Lewis Silkin, the investigation was launched in June after 10 former staff and freelancers said they had experienced or witnessed bullying while working for Gobstopper, and that CEO Ross McCarthy had created a highly toxic working environment. The allegations were published in a report by UK TV trade Broadcast and ViacomCBS paused all Gobstopper commissions when they were made.
A spokeswoman for ViacomCBS-owned MTV Entertainment told Deadline: “After completing a third-party investigation, it was determined that violations were made to...
- 2/8/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Global SVOD Amazon Prime Video has signed up for a second season of Spanish-language psychological thriller “La Jauria.” The show is the streamer’s first local Original series from Chile, produced by Fremantle and Fabula, run by writer-director Pablo Larraín (“Jacky”) and brother Juan de Díos Larraín (“Gloria Bell”).
Starring breakout superstar Daniela Vega (“A Fantasic Woman”), “La Jauria” is showrun by award-winning filmmaker Lucia Puenzo (“Xxy”).
“For Fabula it is important to tell our stories from Chile to the rest of the world. A second season of ‘La Jauria’ is also a recognition of the talent of our actors and actresses, our technicians, writers, directors and all the professionals involved in the process,” said Angela Poblete, regional head of TV at Fabula.
Set at a private Catholic school in Santiago de Chile, “La Jauría” follows the case of a Catholic school student who stages a protest and becomes the...
Starring breakout superstar Daniela Vega (“A Fantasic Woman”), “La Jauria” is showrun by award-winning filmmaker Lucia Puenzo (“Xxy”).
“For Fabula it is important to tell our stories from Chile to the rest of the world. A second season of ‘La Jauria’ is also a recognition of the talent of our actors and actresses, our technicians, writers, directors and all the professionals involved in the process,” said Angela Poblete, regional head of TV at Fabula.
Set at a private Catholic school in Santiago de Chile, “La Jauría” follows the case of a Catholic school student who stages a protest and becomes the...
- 7/23/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan Ross lands stand-up show
Chat show host Jonathan Ross is to front an ITV stand-up format, which will showcase new comedy talent in front of an audience at an intimate Covid-friendly venue. Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club is made by The Masked Singer UK judge’s production outfit Hotsauce TV Production, with Tom Barrett executive producing. Ross said: “Apart from the excuse to wear make-up, my favourite part of this job has always been giving exciting new talent a platform to show off their skills… There’s so much incredible comedy talent around at the moment with all too few opportunities to do what they do best. I’m very much looking forward to giving these acts the exposure they deserve, having a good laugh and finally leaving my front room.”
Banijay names Italy, Iberia chiefs
Endemol Shine’s Iberia CEO Pilar Blasco has been named as Banijay’s boss...
Chat show host Jonathan Ross is to front an ITV stand-up format, which will showcase new comedy talent in front of an audience at an intimate Covid-friendly venue. Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club is made by The Masked Singer UK judge’s production outfit Hotsauce TV Production, with Tom Barrett executive producing. Ross said: “Apart from the excuse to wear make-up, my favourite part of this job has always been giving exciting new talent a platform to show off their skills… There’s so much incredible comedy talent around at the moment with all too few opportunities to do what they do best. I’m very much looking forward to giving these acts the exposure they deserve, having a good laugh and finally leaving my front room.”
Banijay names Italy, Iberia chiefs
Endemol Shine’s Iberia CEO Pilar Blasco has been named as Banijay’s boss...
- 7/23/2020
- by Jake Kanter and Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Network 10 is set to launch a new free-to-air channel, 10 Shake, which by day will air children’s content and from 6pm-6am focus on edgier content for adults under 40.
Joining other multichannels 10 Peach and 10 Bold, 10 Shake will include a variety of programming made available through parent company ViacomCBS, including from Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central.
The children’s slate promises Bubble Guppies, Henry Danger, Ready Set Dance, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Henry Danger, iCarly, Breadwinners, Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, The Loud House, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Sam & Cat, Sanjay and Craig, Shimmer and Shine, Team Umizoomi, The Thundermans and Top Wing.
Network 10 will also house its Australian C classified dramas on the channel, as well as other local kids shows Totally Wild, Scope, Gamify, Calvin and Kaison’s Play Power and Crocamole.
For adults programming will include The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Late Show With James Corden,...
Joining other multichannels 10 Peach and 10 Bold, 10 Shake will include a variety of programming made available through parent company ViacomCBS, including from Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central.
The children’s slate promises Bubble Guppies, Henry Danger, Ready Set Dance, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Henry Danger, iCarly, Breadwinners, Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, The Loud House, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Sam & Cat, Sanjay and Craig, Shimmer and Shine, Team Umizoomi, The Thundermans and Top Wing.
Network 10 will also house its Australian C classified dramas on the channel, as well as other local kids shows Totally Wild, Scope, Gamify, Calvin and Kaison’s Play Power and Crocamole.
For adults programming will include The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Late Show With James Corden,...
- 7/13/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Two remotely produced comedy series have been ordered by ViacomCBS Networks International brands MTV and Comedy Central.
MTV International has greenlit “Lockdown Laughs with Charlotte Crosby” (working title), which sees the British reality TV star curate the best quarantine clips from across the globe.
Meanwhile, Comedy Central International has commissioned short-form digital series “Comedians in Quarantine” featuring 10 comedians exploring life during lockdown.
“Lockdown Laughs with Charlotte Crosby” is a 6 x 22′ order, and sees Crosby broadcast quarantine clips from her lockdown bunker in her parents’ home, while also giving her own lockdown challenges to her MTV friends.
The homemade show commissioned by Kerry Taylor is executive produced by Ed Hall, and Iestyn Barker and produced by Visuk for MTV International. The series is made for linear broadcast across MTV International channels around the world and will premiere in May.
The series announcement follows MTV International’s recent debut of “MTV Games Live with Charlotte Crosby,...
MTV International has greenlit “Lockdown Laughs with Charlotte Crosby” (working title), which sees the British reality TV star curate the best quarantine clips from across the globe.
Meanwhile, Comedy Central International has commissioned short-form digital series “Comedians in Quarantine” featuring 10 comedians exploring life during lockdown.
“Lockdown Laughs with Charlotte Crosby” is a 6 x 22′ order, and sees Crosby broadcast quarantine clips from her lockdown bunker in her parents’ home, while also giving her own lockdown challenges to her MTV friends.
The homemade show commissioned by Kerry Taylor is executive produced by Ed Hall, and Iestyn Barker and produced by Visuk for MTV International. The series is made for linear broadcast across MTV International channels around the world and will premiere in May.
The series announcement follows MTV International’s recent debut of “MTV Games Live with Charlotte Crosby,...
- 4/15/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: MTV is doubling down on the success of dating competition format Double Shot At Love With DJ Pauly D & Vinny by giving the two Jersey Shore veterans their own prank show.
Deadline can reveal that Paul Delvecchio and Vinny Guadagnino will host Revenge Prank With DJ Pauly D And Vinny this summer — a format that will be produced by British production company Gobstopper TV and MTV.
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The show taps into viral internet pranks by giving the victims of these stunts the chance to exact their revenge on the friend, family member or loved one who originally embarrassed them.
Delvecchio or Guadagnino will team up with the individual in each episode,...
Deadline can reveal that Paul Delvecchio and Vinny Guadagnino will host Revenge Prank With DJ Pauly D And Vinny this summer — a format that will be produced by British production company Gobstopper TV and MTV.
More from DeadlineMTV's 'The Challenge: Total Madness' Season 35 Premiere Scores Highest Ratings In Years In Key DemosViacomCBS Stock Plunges After 4Q Results, Analysts' CallMTV's 'Making The Band' Revival Sets Sean Combs' Sons & Laurie Ann Gibson As Judges - Watch Casting Call Video
The show taps into viral internet pranks by giving the victims of these stunts the chance to exact their revenge on the friend, family member or loved one who originally embarrassed them.
Delvecchio or Guadagnino will team up with the individual in each episode,...
- 4/14/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
MTV International has ordered a fast-turnaround live and interactive digital gameshow series designed to entertain viewers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, hosted by reality TV star Charlotte Crosby.
The “MTV Game Night With Charlotte Crosby,” consisting of six 30-minute episodes, will stream live from Crosby’s home on a weekly basis from 8.30 P.M. Thursday across MTV International’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
The series will be remotely produced by ViacomCBS Digital Studios International using cloud-based platforms Grabyo and Zoom.
Each week, Crosby will film herself live from home, conducting quizzes, games and challenges that audiences can play along with at home.
In each episode, Crobsy will also be joined by a number of her celebrity friends from their homes via video link, who will also be competing in the games.
Viewers will be able to interact with Charlotte during the live stream, posting comments, likes and putting...
The “MTV Game Night With Charlotte Crosby,” consisting of six 30-minute episodes, will stream live from Crosby’s home on a weekly basis from 8.30 P.M. Thursday across MTV International’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
The series will be remotely produced by ViacomCBS Digital Studios International using cloud-based platforms Grabyo and Zoom.
Each week, Crosby will film herself live from home, conducting quizzes, games and challenges that audiences can play along with at home.
In each episode, Crobsy will also be joined by a number of her celebrity friends from their homes via video link, who will also be competing in the games.
Viewers will be able to interact with Charlotte during the live stream, posting comments, likes and putting...
- 4/2/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
ViacomCBS has restructured international operations following the closing of the merger in December, with two brand groups and three pan-regional management hubs reporting into ViacomCBS Networks International CEO David Lynn.
Lynn, who was promoted to head international in early 2017 after former global boss Bob Bakish was tapped to lead Viacom, pointed out that consolidating international flagship brands into two groups “will simplify our structure and more closely align our business with ViacomCBS’ U.S. brands, enabling us to share more content and resources across our different brands and extract maximum value from our content investment and libraries.”
The restructure sees ViacomCBS Networks International (Vcni) divided into an entertainment and youth arm and a kids and family division. There is also a further three-way geographic restructuring, with a UK and Australia division that includes responsibility for Ireland, New Zealand and Israel; a Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (Emeaa) hub; and an Americas branch.
Lynn, who was promoted to head international in early 2017 after former global boss Bob Bakish was tapped to lead Viacom, pointed out that consolidating international flagship brands into two groups “will simplify our structure and more closely align our business with ViacomCBS’ U.S. brands, enabling us to share more content and resources across our different brands and extract maximum value from our content investment and libraries.”
The restructure sees ViacomCBS Networks International (Vcni) divided into an entertainment and youth arm and a kids and family division. There is also a further three-way geographic restructuring, with a UK and Australia division that includes responsibility for Ireland, New Zealand and Israel; a Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (Emeaa) hub; and an Americas branch.
- 1/14/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Viacom Digital Studios International (Vdsi) -- the global unit responsible for digital productions across Viacom’s myriad content brands including MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central -- has inked a multi-territory partnership with Facebook Watch.
The deal calls for Vdsi -- which operates regional production hubs across the globe -- to produce multiple short-form series for distribution on Facebook Watch in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
The content for the Americas and Asia is being created as part of a Facebook Watch's incubator program, which was announced in May and serves as a matchmaker of sorts between video publishers and influencers. In the U.K., however, forthcoming content will consist of digital spin-offs of linear hits on MTV UK, including Geordie Shore spin-offs Geordie More and Geordie OGs -- both of which are dropping today -- as well as Jtou: What Was I Inking? (premiering on Nov. 18), a spin-off of the...
The deal calls for Vdsi -- which operates regional production hubs across the globe -- to produce multiple short-form series for distribution on Facebook Watch in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
The content for the Americas and Asia is being created as part of a Facebook Watch's incubator program, which was announced in May and serves as a matchmaker of sorts between video publishers and influencers. In the U.K., however, forthcoming content will consist of digital spin-offs of linear hits on MTV UK, including Geordie Shore spin-offs Geordie More and Geordie OGs -- both of which are dropping today -- as well as Jtou: What Was I Inking? (premiering on Nov. 18), a spin-off of the...
- 10/29/2019
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Viacom’s digital content studio is partnering with Facebook to make a slew of Watch shows internationally, including spin-offs of MTV brand Geordie Shore.
Viacom Digital Studios International, the global arm of Viacom Digital Studios, will make short-form Facebook Watch shows in the UK, Germany, Spain, France, Asia and the Americas under the deal.
It is part of Facebook’s collaborations with digital publishers, through which it is matching them up with Facebook influencers to create shows for Watch, the social media giant’s video-first destination.
In Europe, Viacom Digital Studios International will make spin-offs of MTV UK shows for Watch. In Geordie More and Geordie OGs, members of the Geordie Shore cast will reflect on the most recent episode with special guests. The shows launch on Tuesday.
Facebook is also lining up a Watch show based on MTV reality format True Love or True Lies?, titled More Love and More Lies.
Viacom Digital Studios International, the global arm of Viacom Digital Studios, will make short-form Facebook Watch shows in the UK, Germany, Spain, France, Asia and the Americas under the deal.
It is part of Facebook’s collaborations with digital publishers, through which it is matching them up with Facebook influencers to create shows for Watch, the social media giant’s video-first destination.
In Europe, Viacom Digital Studios International will make spin-offs of MTV UK shows for Watch. In Geordie More and Geordie OGs, members of the Geordie Shore cast will reflect on the most recent episode with special guests. The shows launch on Tuesday.
Facebook is also lining up a Watch show based on MTV reality format True Love or True Lies?, titled More Love and More Lies.
- 10/29/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Continuing Paramount’s immersion in a Svod world, Viacom International Media Networks (Vimn) has confirmed a agreement to add two Svod services – Paramount Plus and Noggin, Nick Jr.’s learning service – to Amazon Prime Video’s lineup in Mexico.
The move comes as, in a separate announcement, as Paramount Channel Latinoamerica confirmed all on Tuesday that its first original series commission, teen sci-fi thriller ”Dani Who?” will bow its pilot episode on Amazon Prime Video on Nov. 8.
The Vimn-Amazon deal will see Viacom finding a powerful Ott outlet in Mexico, currently the most vibrant of Svod markets in Latin America.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer Paramount Plus and Noggin through Prime Video Channels in Mexico,” said Rita Herring, senior vice president of content distribution for Viacom International Media Networks Americas. “Both of these premium services offer extensive, curated content for the whole family and are a perfect...
The move comes as, in a separate announcement, as Paramount Channel Latinoamerica confirmed all on Tuesday that its first original series commission, teen sci-fi thriller ”Dani Who?” will bow its pilot episode on Amazon Prime Video on Nov. 8.
The Vimn-Amazon deal will see Viacom finding a powerful Ott outlet in Mexico, currently the most vibrant of Svod markets in Latin America.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer Paramount Plus and Noggin through Prime Video Channels in Mexico,” said Rita Herring, senior vice president of content distribution for Viacom International Media Networks Americas. “Both of these premium services offer extensive, curated content for the whole family and are a perfect...
- 10/8/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
The Feed producer Studio Lambert has made a number of drama moves, while Backyard Envy producer Renowned Films has hired a new head of development.
All3Media-backed Studio Lambert has promoted Maddie Sinclair (above) from head of development to executive producer and hired Mammoth Screen’s James Gandhi to replace her as head of development.
Sinclair, who has worked on shows such as Luther and The C Word, joined Studio Lambert in 2016 from BBC Studios, while Gandhi (right) was a script editor at ITV-owned Mammoth Screen, where he worked on Fearless and Vanity Fair for ITV and The City & the City and Noughts & Crosses for the BBC.
This comes as Studio Lambert is about to start shooting Nicole Taylor’s thriller The Nest for BBC One, while its sci-fi series The Feed is set to launch on Amazon and Virgin Media later this year.
“Maddie has been an...
All3Media-backed Studio Lambert has promoted Maddie Sinclair (above) from head of development to executive producer and hired Mammoth Screen’s James Gandhi to replace her as head of development.
Sinclair, who has worked on shows such as Luther and The C Word, joined Studio Lambert in 2016 from BBC Studios, while Gandhi (right) was a script editor at ITV-owned Mammoth Screen, where he worked on Fearless and Vanity Fair for ITV and The City & the City and Noughts & Crosses for the BBC.
This comes as Studio Lambert is about to start shooting Nicole Taylor’s thriller The Nest for BBC One, while its sci-fi series The Feed is set to launch on Amazon and Virgin Media later this year.
“Maddie has been an...
- 7/17/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The leaves are changing colors, baseball playoffs are finally upon us, and through it all, the endless roster of new television shows continues to blow through October like a strong fall gust. As the TV world recovers from the post-Emmys haze, there are plenty of new series vying for audience attention across broadcast, cable, and streaming.
With the year-end holidays peeking out over the horizon, a number of new premieres join the fall ranks in genres as wide-ranging as family comedy, anthology horror, animated sci-fi, and surprise tattoo reality shows. Take a look at a dozen potential additions to your watch queue below.
(We do this roundup of new shows pretty much every month — if you missed any of those previous picks, here are some notable TV premieres from February, March, April, May, June, July, August, and our giant fall preview.)
“I Feel Bad”
Sarayu Blue stars in this new comedy about balancing job,...
With the year-end holidays peeking out over the horizon, a number of new premieres join the fall ranks in genres as wide-ranging as family comedy, anthology horror, animated sci-fi, and surprise tattoo reality shows. Take a look at a dozen potential additions to your watch queue below.
(We do this roundup of new shows pretty much every month — if you missed any of those previous picks, here are some notable TV premieres from February, March, April, May, June, July, August, and our giant fall preview.)
“I Feel Bad”
Sarayu Blue stars in this new comedy about balancing job,...
- 10/3/2018
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Bet Networks has named Marisa Levy Vice President of Unscripted Programming, a role in which she will oversee the development of all unscripted programming for the network. Her hire comes amid a leadership shift at Bet Networks in which Scott Mills took the helm as President in January following the departure of CEO Debra Lee, and last month’s appointment of new Chief Brand Officer Vince Hudson. Based in Los Angeles, Levy will be responsible for growing Bet’s unscripted programming slate in all genres. She’ll report directly to Connie Orlando, Evp Programming, Bet Networks.
Levy moves to Bet with an extensive background in domestic and international television development and production. She most recently served as Creative Consultant at Viacom sister networks MTV and VH1, creating new programming and adapting international formats for the channels. Her projects included recently-announced series Just Tattoo of Us and The Valley. Prior to Viacom,...
Levy moves to Bet with an extensive background in domestic and international television development and production. She most recently served as Creative Consultant at Viacom sister networks MTV and VH1, creating new programming and adapting international formats for the channels. Her projects included recently-announced series Just Tattoo of Us and The Valley. Prior to Viacom,...
- 10/2/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the U.K.’s most addictive and brutal reality shows, Just Tattoo of Us, will be coming to the U.S. Jersey Shore‘s Snooki and Younger‘s Nico Tortorella will host the American version of the series.
Now in its third season, Just Tattoo of Us is one of MTV International’s most successful series. On it, pairs of friends, couples or family members are put through a test of trust where they design tattoos for one another and then receive the permanent ink. They are blindfolded...
Now in its third season, Just Tattoo of Us is one of MTV International’s most successful series. On it, pairs of friends, couples or family members are put through a test of trust where they design tattoos for one another and then receive the permanent ink. They are blindfolded...
- 8/10/2018
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
MTV has tapped “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and “Younger” trouper Nico Tortorella to host its upcoming adaptation of the U.K. reality series “Just Tattoo of Us.”
Produced by Big Fish Entertainment, “Just Tattoo of Us” is a series that puts relationships through the ringer of trust by asking people to trust their family members, friends and significant others to design tattoos for each other that aren’t revealed until after the artist has permanently inked them onto their skin.
Along with watching the participant’s first reactions to their new tattoo, the show will delve into the personal significance underlying each design.
“Just Tattoo of Us” first aired in the U.K. and on international networks in 2016 and is currently in its third season. Charlotte Crosby has hosted every season and has seen “Celebrity Big Brother” star Stephen Bear and “Geordie Shore” alumni Scotty T as co-hosts.
Produced by Big Fish Entertainment, “Just Tattoo of Us” is a series that puts relationships through the ringer of trust by asking people to trust their family members, friends and significant others to design tattoos for each other that aren’t revealed until after the artist has permanently inked them onto their skin.
Along with watching the participant’s first reactions to their new tattoo, the show will delve into the personal significance underlying each design.
“Just Tattoo of Us” first aired in the U.K. and on international networks in 2016 and is currently in its third season. Charlotte Crosby has hosted every season and has seen “Celebrity Big Brother” star Stephen Bear and “Geordie Shore” alumni Scotty T as co-hosts.
- 8/9/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
The Flash is putting a female spin on, well, Spin.
Kiana Madeira (Facebook’s Sacred Lies) will recur during Season 5 of the CW series as Spencer Young (aka Spin), who was originally a male character in the DC comics, our sister site Deadline reports.
The show’s iteration of Spencer — who first appears in Episode 4 of the upcoming season — is an aspiring social media influencer who seizes the opportunity to make herself famous when she discovers there’s a new hero in Central City.
The Flash Season 5 premieres Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8/7c on The CW.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets?...
Kiana Madeira (Facebook’s Sacred Lies) will recur during Season 5 of the CW series as Spencer Young (aka Spin), who was originally a male character in the DC comics, our sister site Deadline reports.
The show’s iteration of Spencer — who first appears in Episode 4 of the upcoming season — is an aspiring social media influencer who seizes the opportunity to make herself famous when she discovers there’s a new hero in Central City.
The Flash Season 5 premieres Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8/7c on The CW.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets?...
- 8/9/2018
- TVLine.com
Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Younger’s Nico Tortorella have been tapped to host the U.S. version of Just Tattoo of Us, based on the hit MTV international format.
Produced by Big Fish Entertainment, Just Tattoo of Us puts relationships through the ultimate experiment of trust by asking pairs of friends, family members and couples to design tattoos for each other that won’t be revealed until after they’ve been permanently inked. Led by Polizzi and Tortorella, and with the help of some of the most creative and talented tattoo artists in the industry, the series will follow the blindfolded duos as they learn the stories behind the tattoo designs that are now on their bodies. MTV announced the greenlight for the U.S. version in April.
Just Tattoo of Us is the second MTV International-originated format to be localized by MTV in the U.S.
Produced by Big Fish Entertainment, Just Tattoo of Us puts relationships through the ultimate experiment of trust by asking pairs of friends, family members and couples to design tattoos for each other that won’t be revealed until after they’ve been permanently inked. Led by Polizzi and Tortorella, and with the help of some of the most creative and talented tattoo artists in the industry, the series will follow the blindfolded duos as they learn the stories behind the tattoo designs that are now on their bodies. MTV announced the greenlight for the U.S. version in April.
Just Tattoo of Us is the second MTV International-originated format to be localized by MTV in the U.S.
- 8/9/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
MGM has just acquired Big Fish Entertainment, the producer of A&E’s Live Pd, VH1’s Black Ink Crew and other shows. The company will continue to operate under the Big Fish moniker, and founder and president Dan Cesareo will remain President but now report to Barry Poznick, president of Unscripted Television at MGM. Big Fish will also continue to run out of New York.
The announcement was made this morning by Mark Burnett who is President, Television Group & Digital at MGM. The acquisition of Big Fish expands MGM television’s roster of unscripted producers and production companies that are part of the division led by Burnett. The Big Fish deal joins MGM Television’s prior acquisition of Evolution Media. We understand that this an...
The announcement was made this morning by Mark Burnett who is President, Television Group & Digital at MGM. The acquisition of Big Fish expands MGM television’s roster of unscripted producers and production companies that are part of the division led by Burnett. The Big Fish deal joins MGM Television’s prior acquisition of Evolution Media. We understand that this an...
- 6/20/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
Gym. Tanning. Laundry. Ratings. The Situation, Snooki, J-Woww, Vinny, Pauly D and the rest have not only reunited for MTV, they’ve given the network a new ratings juggernaut.
More than five years after the original “Jersey Shore” ended its run, the new “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” has been an instant success for MTV — and just the latest example of TV’s never-ending success with nostalgia. As part of MTV’s attempt to recapture its old glory by tapping some familiar titles (see also: the return of “Trl” and the just-announced rebirth of “Yo! MTV Raps”), the new show gave MTV its highest-rated series debut ever in Live+3 ratings among its target adults 18-34 demo. And according to MTV, “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” was the most watched unscripted debut on cable since 2012 in both Live+ Same Day and Live+3 ratings with adults 18-34.
In the wake of the success of “Jersey Show Family Vacation,...
More than five years after the original “Jersey Shore” ended its run, the new “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” has been an instant success for MTV — and just the latest example of TV’s never-ending success with nostalgia. As part of MTV’s attempt to recapture its old glory by tapping some familiar titles (see also: the return of “Trl” and the just-announced rebirth of “Yo! MTV Raps”), the new show gave MTV its highest-rated series debut ever in Live+3 ratings among its target adults 18-34 demo. And according to MTV, “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” was the most watched unscripted debut on cable since 2012 in both Live+ Same Day and Live+3 ratings with adults 18-34.
In the wake of the success of “Jersey Show Family Vacation,...
- 4/28/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
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