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MTV is giving viewers the chance to conquer their fears head on with a refresh of the break-through series, Fear Factor. Ludacris will host the new installment, custom-created for a generation that is increasingly empowered, while also more anxious than ever. Filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today's cultural zeitgeist, Fear Factor contestants will confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors.

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More Outrageous Version of NBC'S FEAR FACTOR Returns Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 12, 2011

NBC will debut its bigger and more outrageous version of the fan-favorite 'Fear Factor' when the alternative series returns on Monday, December 12 (8-10 p.m. ET)....


ABC's WINTER WIPEOUT to Air 1/7
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2011

Hosted by John Anderson (ESPN's 'SportsCenter'), John Henson (E! Entertainment's 'Talk Soup') and co-hosted by Jill Wagner, Winter Wipeout' airs SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 2/10/11)...


BWW Interviews: DOMINIQUE SCOTT of 'ROCK OF AGES' Answers Our Silly Query
by Michael L. Quintos - March 22, 2012

Now back in Los Angeles where it all began, the five-time Tony Award nominated 80's musical ROCK OF AGES is once again rockin' the stage of the Pantages Theatre for a strictly limited one-week engagement through March 25. Right before the show's L.A. return, BroadwayWorld subjected ROCK OF AGES' lea...


ABC's WINTER WIPEOUT to Air Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 07, 2012

Hosted by John Anderson (ESPN's 'SportsCenter'), John Henson (E! Entertainment's 'Talk Soup') and co-hosted by Jill Wagner, Winter Wipeout' airs SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 2/10/11)...


THE BACHELOR Premieres with Strong Ratings for ABC
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2012

On the New Year's holiday Monday with the season opener of THE BACHELOR and a special preview of Celebrity Wife Swap, ABC earned a solid second place to CBS' original lineup, beating out NBC's original schedule by wide margins with Total Viewers (+41%) and Adults 18-49 (+41%). ABC finished #1 on the...


Horse Trade Theater Group Presents The 2012 FRIGID HANGOVERS , 3/5-10
by Harmony Wheeler - February 27, 2012

Horse Trade Theater Group (Erez Ziv, Managing Director, Heidi Grumelot, Artistic Director) is proud to present the third annual FRIGID Hangovers, March 5-10 at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery). We're bringing back the best and the brightest from this years festival,...


FEAR FACTOR Set to Return to NBC 7/9
by Caryn Robbins - June 22, 2012

FEAR FACTOR is set to return to NBC on Monday, July 9 at 8:00/7:00c. The network has scheduled an unaired two-parter from its twice canceled series....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - ABC's Upcoming Season of WIPEOUT Premiering 1/5
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2011

The weather outside is frightful, but the season premiere of Winter 'Wipeout' is delightful, as 24 winter warriors battle head-to-head in a frigid free for all for $50,000. Players first take on the frost bitten qualifier with some brand new obstacles designed to lift spirits in more ways than one -...


New Daytime Syndicated Series STEVE HARVEY Premieres Today, 9/4
by TV News Desk - September 04, 2012

Television gets a fresh new sense of humor when STEVE HARVEY premieres in syndication today, September 4 (check local listings)....


Leanza Cornett to Lead Alhambra's NUNSENSE
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2011

At the Grand Opening Gala tonight of the holiday classic, Christmas Carole, Managing Partner Craig Smith announced a special homecoming performance for one of the Alhambra's - and Jacksonville's - own. Former Miss America and Jacksonville native, Leanza Cornett, will play the lead role in Nunsense. ...


Howie Mandel et al Sign New Development Deals With NBC
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2012

NBC has further strengthened its growing Alternative production team with new overall development deals with some of the industry's top-flight reality producers, including Jason Ehrlich ('The Bachelor,' 'The Bachelorette'), David A. Hurwitz (NBC's 'Fear Factor'), Alex Katz (NBC's 'The Biggest Loser'...


Chiller Announces Air Dates for Two Original Films
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2012

This October, Chiller gets into the spirit with two all-new premieres: original movie Dead Souls (Friday, October 12 @ 9pm) and original documentary The American Scream (Sunday, October 28 @ 8pm)....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Season Premiere of ABC's WIPEOUT
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2012

WIPEOUT returns to ABC on THURSDAY, JUNE 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) with an episode titled 'Hotties versus Nerds 2.0'. The summer premiere will showcase 12 all-brains, no brawn nerds battling it out against 12 smokin' hot hotties in a classic battle of the sexes. Get a sneak peek below!...


ABC's CASTLE Scores Double-Digit Rating's Increases
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2012

Building on its lead-in, ABC's Castle finished as the #1 regular program during the 10 o'clock hour among Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 to stand as Monday's most-watched TV series overall....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - A Sight for Sore Ice on ABC's WINTER WIPEOUT, 1/14
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2012

In the January 14th episode of ABC's WINTER WIPEOUT entitled 'A Sight for Sore Ice', its the same cold conditions with a new hot co-host....


CBS Comedy Line-up Beats NBC's FEAR FACTOR in Monday Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2011

The CBS line up of Monday night comedies was able to hold off NBC's FEAR FACTOR surge according to Nielson ratings. Here are the highlights of the 14 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night...


HELL'S KITCHEN, MASTERCHEF Triumph for FOX
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2012

FOX was the network to beat on Monday with solid efforts from HELL'S KITCHEN (6.23 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.6, #T1) and MASTERCHEF....


New Daytime Syndicated Series STEVE HARVEY to Premiere 9/4
by Caryn Robbins - August 31, 2012

Television gets a fresh new sense of humor when STEVE HARVEY premieres in syndication on Tuesday, September 4 (check local listings)....


Frigid NY Closes FEAR FACTOR: CANINE EDITION
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012

Frigid New York will present, FEAR FACTOR: CANINE EDITION at The Kraine Theatre from Feb. 22 - March 3. The one-man show was was written by, and also stars, John Grady, and tells the peculiar and misguided true adventures of a man and his therapy dog. An award-winning tale of true love and overcomin...


CBS's 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS Delivers Largest Audience Since 1984
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2012

Last night's broadcast of the 54TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS delivered more than 39 million viewers, the largest Grammy audience since 1984 and the second largest in history, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day fast affiliate ratings (8:00-11:30 PM) for Sunday, Feb. 12....


Vanessa Lachey to Host ABC's Winter WIPEOUT Premiering 1/5
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2011

Hosted by John Anderson (ESPN's 'SportsCenter,'), John Henson (E! Entertainment's 'Talk Soup') and new co-host Vanessa Lachey ('ABC's True Beauty'), Winter 'Wipeout' airs THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network....


Mark Margolis Joins Cast of Chiller's Original Movie BENEATH
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2012

Fresh off his casting in Darren Aronofsky's NOAH, Mark Margolis has joined the cast of Chiller's original movie BENEATH which just started production in Oxford, CT with an eye towards a Spring 2013 premiere....


ABC Network Continues Big Ratings Growth
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2011

The primetime ratings report for the week of December 12, 2011 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings) shows that ABC is up Year to Year for the 3rd straight week on Monday with Young Adults. ...


Nick Lachey Among Competitors on NBC's STARS EARN STRIPES
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2012

NBC announced the celebrity cast and hosts of its new alternative series STARS EARN STRIPES - a fierce and emotionally charged new competition show honoring America's armed forces....


Photo Flash: Teams of Twins Take on NBC's FEAR FACTOR, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2012

On the January 23rd episode of NBC's FEAR FACTOR entitled, 'Hee Haw! Hee Haw!', teams of twins are featured. The siblings will find themselves in a precarious position as they make their way through an electrified maze that is suspended over water and in a race against the clock, they must grab as m...






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