“Bar Rescue” has been renewed for its ninth season at Paramount Network, which is set to premiere on Feb. 25 at 10 p.m.
Per the official logline, the series follows host Jon Taffer as he “travels the country saving some of the worst bars in America from failure and ruin. Along with his team of expert chefs and mixologists, Jon transforms the owners, staff and the bars themselves, turning run down relics into top-notch establishments.”
As revealed in the Season 9 trailer, bar and restaurant experts featured in Season 9 include actor Danny Trejo — who is also known for Trejo’s Tacos, Trejo’s Cantina and Trejo’s Coffee and Donuts — as well as Ashish Alfred of the Alfred Restaurant Group, Dustin Drai of Drai’s Las Vegas and Phil Wills of the Spirits in Motion. Throughout the season, the team will visit establishments in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin and more.
Per the official logline, the series follows host Jon Taffer as he “travels the country saving some of the worst bars in America from failure and ruin. Along with his team of expert chefs and mixologists, Jon transforms the owners, staff and the bars themselves, turning run down relics into top-notch establishments.”
As revealed in the Season 9 trailer, bar and restaurant experts featured in Season 9 include actor Danny Trejo — who is also known for Trejo’s Tacos, Trejo’s Cantina and Trejo’s Coffee and Donuts — as well as Ashish Alfred of the Alfred Restaurant Group, Dustin Drai of Drai’s Las Vegas and Phil Wills of the Spirits in Motion. Throughout the season, the team will visit establishments in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin and more.
- 2/1/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: 3Bmg, the production group behind series including 3 Ball Productions’ Bar Rescue and Jeff Jenkins’ Bling Empire, is looking to bolster its IP outside of traditional television after forming a joint venture with Jeff Goldman’s Octopean Media.
The deal will see Goldman look to “optimize” 3Bmg’s intellectual property for film, TV, short-form content, books, sports, games and brands, looking at new content distribution platforms, licensing and merchandising opportunities, brand partnerships and integrations, and gaming applications. The joint venture will also work with IP outside of 3Bmg.
Goldman is a former WME agent, who has worked at companies including Premier Digital and Eyeworks.
His current client list includes Mattel, Naked and Afraid producer Renegade83, distribution company Filmrise, restaurateur and chef David Myers and social media character Sock Puppet Master. He is also working with longtime Oprah exec producer Lisa Erspamer on multiple projects involving her book A Letter to My Mom.
The deal will see Goldman look to “optimize” 3Bmg’s intellectual property for film, TV, short-form content, books, sports, games and brands, looking at new content distribution platforms, licensing and merchandising opportunities, brand partnerships and integrations, and gaming applications. The joint venture will also work with IP outside of 3Bmg.
Goldman is a former WME agent, who has worked at companies including Premier Digital and Eyeworks.
His current client list includes Mattel, Naked and Afraid producer Renegade83, distribution company Filmrise, restaurateur and chef David Myers and social media character Sock Puppet Master. He is also working with longtime Oprah exec producer Lisa Erspamer on multiple projects involving her book A Letter to My Mom.
- 1/10/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Anna Shay, star of Netflix reality series Bling Empire, has died. Shay died unexpectedly of a stroke Monday, her family shared in a statement to multiple media outlets. She was 62.
“It saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay, a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine, has passed away at the early age of 62 from a stroke,” Shay’s family said in the statement. “Anna taught us many life lessons on how not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the finer things. Her impact on our lives will be forever missed but never forgotten.”
Shay appeared as herself in all three seasons of Bling Empire, which launched January 15, 2021 and ran through October 5, 2022 on Netflix.
According to Netflix’s description of the show, Bling Empire followed a wildly wealthy group of Asian and Asian American friends (and frenemies) in Los Angeles. While their days...
“It saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay, a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine, has passed away at the early age of 62 from a stroke,” Shay’s family said in the statement. “Anna taught us many life lessons on how not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the finer things. Her impact on our lives will be forever missed but never forgotten.”
Shay appeared as herself in all three seasons of Bling Empire, which launched January 15, 2021 and ran through October 5, 2022 on Netflix.
According to Netflix’s description of the show, Bling Empire followed a wildly wealthy group of Asian and Asian American friends (and frenemies) in Los Angeles. While their days...
- 6/5/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Their run on the “Real Housewives of New York City” may be over, but Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are hitting the road in search of new adventures.
The reality stars are getting their own spin-off series titled “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” which debuts July 9 on Bravo.
Get all the details below:
Who are Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan?
Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and appeared in 13 seasons of the show. She is known as “The Countess” due to her former marriage to French aristocrat Alexandre de Lesseps and her propensity to correct people’s manners.
Morgan joined “The Real Housewives of New York City” in Season 3. She was married to John Adams Morgan, the great-grandson of J.P. Morgan.
Both women are accustomed to luxurious living.
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The reality stars are getting their own spin-off series titled “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” which debuts July 9 on Bravo.
Get all the details below:
Who are Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan?
Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and appeared in 13 seasons of the show. She is known as “The Countess” due to her former marriage to French aristocrat Alexandre de Lesseps and her propensity to correct people’s manners.
Morgan joined “The Real Housewives of New York City” in Season 3. She was married to John Adams Morgan, the great-grandson of J.P. Morgan.
Both women are accustomed to luxurious living.
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‘Real Housewives': These Originals Have Stuck...
- 5/22/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Bling Empire, the reality series focused on the lives of rich Asian Americans in LA, and its New York-set spinoff are ending at Netflix.
The streamer is not moving forward with a fourth season of Bling Empire or a second season of Bling Empire: New York.
Bling Empire, which has been described as the real-life Crazy Rich Asians, followed a group of rich Asians Americans in Beverly Hills as they spend their days and nights at fabulous parties and expensive shopping sprees, while also running multi-billion dollar businesses and traveling the world, as well as keeping and spilling secrets.
Stars included Christine Chiu, Kane Lim, Kelly Mi Li, Kevin Kreider, Gabriel Chu, Anna Shay, Cherie Chan, Jessey Lee, Kim Lee, Andrew Gray, Jamie Xie and Guy Tang.
The first season premiered in January 2021, the second season premiered in May 2022 and the third season, which was ten episodes, compared to...
The streamer is not moving forward with a fourth season of Bling Empire or a second season of Bling Empire: New York.
Bling Empire, which has been described as the real-life Crazy Rich Asians, followed a group of rich Asians Americans in Beverly Hills as they spend their days and nights at fabulous parties and expensive shopping sprees, while also running multi-billion dollar businesses and traveling the world, as well as keeping and spilling secrets.
Stars included Christine Chiu, Kane Lim, Kelly Mi Li, Kevin Kreider, Gabriel Chu, Anna Shay, Cherie Chan, Jessey Lee, Kim Lee, Andrew Gray, Jamie Xie and Guy Tang.
The first season premiered in January 2021, the second season premiered in May 2022 and the third season, which was ten episodes, compared to...
- 4/19/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Jenkins made his name in unscripted television as an executive producer of E!’s “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” among other shows. But he’d been thinking about starting his own production company for some time before exiting his position as co-president of Bunim-Murray Productions. His desire to entertain viewers and inspire meaningful conversations with his shows pushed him to take the leap.
“We get to tell stories that, once in a while, actually can help advance our human culture in a small way,” Jenkins told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View.
That’s what he’s striving to do at Jeff Jenkins Productions, which he formed in 2018, a year after leaving Bunim-Murray, alongside 3Bmg Entertainment’s CEO Ross Weintraub and Chairman Reinout Oerlemans. 3Bmg co-produces the programming alongside Jenkins and his company, which operates out of 3Bmg’s production offices in Sherman Oaks.
“Those are...
“We get to tell stories that, once in a while, actually can help advance our human culture in a small way,” Jenkins told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View.
That’s what he’s striving to do at Jeff Jenkins Productions, which he formed in 2018, a year after leaving Bunim-Murray, alongside 3Bmg Entertainment’s CEO Ross Weintraub and Chairman Reinout Oerlemans. 3Bmg co-produces the programming alongside Jenkins and his company, which operates out of 3Bmg’s production offices in Sherman Oaks.
“Those are...
- 4/14/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
“Rhony” stars Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps are trading New York City for small-town life in upcoming spinoff series “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake.”
Coming to Bravo in 2023, “Welcome to Crappie Lake” will follow the two socialites as they travel to the small town of Benton, Ill. According to the show’s official logline, Morgan and de Lesseps will “help spruce up their small town, which has a population just shy of 7,000. It’s a fish-out-of-water experience for everyone involved, especially when the two Manhattanites check in to the local motel. At the request of the mayor, they take on tasks to boost morale and galvanize the town with new spirit. From building a new playground to revitalizing the local theater with a full-on variety show, Luann and Sonja have their work cut out for them as they embrace their new temporary home. Whether searching for the...
Coming to Bravo in 2023, “Welcome to Crappie Lake” will follow the two socialites as they travel to the small town of Benton, Ill. According to the show’s official logline, Morgan and de Lesseps will “help spruce up their small town, which has a population just shy of 7,000. It’s a fish-out-of-water experience for everyone involved, especially when the two Manhattanites check in to the local motel. At the request of the mayor, they take on tasks to boost morale and galvanize the town with new spirit. From building a new playground to revitalizing the local theater with a full-on variety show, Luann and Sonja have their work cut out for them as they embrace their new temporary home. Whether searching for the...
- 10/15/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
The Real Housewives of New York City may be on pause but stars Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are not and they’re set to take their next adventure. Bravo has announced Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake, a spinoff that has the socialites travel to the small town of Benton, Illinois that will premiere in 2023.
De Lesseps and Morgan are uptown girls and are used to being amidst luxury and comfort. However, the Benton town council invite the housewives to help spruce up their small town, which has a population just shy of 7,000.
Related: Bravo And Peacock Pick Up New Seasons Of ‘Below Deck’ Franchise
It’s a fish-out-of-water experience for everyone involved, especially when the two Manhattanites check in to the local motel. At the request of the mayor, they take on tasks to boost morale and galvanize the town with new spirit.
From building a...
De Lesseps and Morgan are uptown girls and are used to being amidst luxury and comfort. However, the Benton town council invite the housewives to help spruce up their small town, which has a population just shy of 7,000.
Related: Bravo And Peacock Pick Up New Seasons Of ‘Below Deck’ Franchise
It’s a fish-out-of-water experience for everyone involved, especially when the two Manhattanites check in to the local motel. At the request of the mayor, they take on tasks to boost morale and galvanize the town with new spirit.
From building a...
- 10/15/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s reality empire is growing.
The streamer has ordered a New York city-set spinoff of its Bling Empire series.
Bling Empire: New York will follow a group of wealthy, sophisticated and hilarious Asian-Americans from New York City, where the quality of real estate is measured by address, not acreage.
These include Dorothy Wang, who was a cast member of Bling Empire season two.
The news comes ahead of the third season of Bling Empire, which launches on October 5.
The original Bling Empire series launched in 2021 and was set in Los Angeles. The second season launched in May 2022.
The series is produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions with Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik, Elise Chung, Lenid Rolov, Ross Weintraub, and Reinout Oerlemans exec producing.
Watch a trailer for the spinoff below.
The streamer has ordered a New York city-set spinoff of its Bling Empire series.
Bling Empire: New York will follow a group of wealthy, sophisticated and hilarious Asian-Americans from New York City, where the quality of real estate is measured by address, not acreage.
These include Dorothy Wang, who was a cast member of Bling Empire season two.
The news comes ahead of the third season of Bling Empire, which launches on October 5.
The original Bling Empire series launched in 2021 and was set in Los Angeles. The second season launched in May 2022.
The series is produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions with Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik, Elise Chung, Lenid Rolov, Ross Weintraub, and Reinout Oerlemans exec producing.
Watch a trailer for the spinoff below.
- 10/4/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock released the trailer for Season 2 of “Rutherford Falls,” which premieres all eight of its episodes on June 16. From co-creators Sierra Teller Ornelas, Michael Schur and Ed Helms, the series follows best friends Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding) as they tackle their careers, love lives and big changes to their small town and the Native American reservation it borders, brought on by casino executive Terry Thomas (Michael Greyeyes).
Ornelas said in a statement, “Ed Helms, Mike Schur, and I had an absolute blast making a show that’s heartfelt, laugh-out-loud funny, and depicts Native Americans in ways you never see on television. Also, a lot of people get punched/kicked in the face. We hope you enjoy Season 2.”
Ornellas is showrunner and writer, and executive produces alongside Mike Falbo, David Milner and Morgan Sackett. The cast includes Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding, Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh, Dustin Milligan,...
Ornelas said in a statement, “Ed Helms, Mike Schur, and I had an absolute blast making a show that’s heartfelt, laugh-out-loud funny, and depicts Native Americans in ways you never see on television. Also, a lot of people get punched/kicked in the face. We hope you enjoy Season 2.”
Ornellas is showrunner and writer, and executive produces alongside Mike Falbo, David Milner and Morgan Sackett. The cast includes Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding, Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh, Dustin Milligan,...
- 6/2/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
The Chairman is calling everyone to order.
Netflix has released the first official look of the all-new Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend that will premiere June 15. Alton Brown will return as host along with Kristen Kish, while the great Mark Dacascos will reprise his role of The Chairman.
Here’s the official logline for the new season will comprise of eight, 45-minute episodes: “The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will...
Netflix has released the first official look of the all-new Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend that will premiere June 15. Alton Brown will return as host along with Kristen Kish, while the great Mark Dacascos will reprise his role of The Chairman.
Here’s the official logline for the new season will comprise of eight, 45-minute episodes: “The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will...
- 6/1/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
An untitled documentary about Grammy-winning artist Lizzo is coming to HBO Max this fall, she announced at the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront on Wednesday, while unveiling the first teaser of the film. The doc will follow the singer, songwriter, rapper, flutist and actor from her humble beginnings to her history-making career in music and culture, as she balances the challenges of stardom.
“Growing up I never dreamed I’d get to experience all of the things I’ve accomplished in my life, and I’m just getting started,” Lizzo said in a statement. “I’m so excited I get to share and relive my journey with my fans and HBO Max. From ‘Cuz I Love You’ to my dramatic world tour, losing and gaining love, and creating my new album ‘Special,’ y’all get to see the amount of time, patience, blood, sweat and tears that went into this process.
“Growing up I never dreamed I’d get to experience all of the things I’ve accomplished in my life, and I’m just getting started,” Lizzo said in a statement. “I’m so excited I get to share and relive my journey with my fans and HBO Max. From ‘Cuz I Love You’ to my dramatic world tour, losing and gaining love, and creating my new album ‘Special,’ y’all get to see the amount of time, patience, blood, sweat and tears that went into this process.
- 5/18/2022
- by Sasha Urban, Carson Burton and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
The hunt is on for an Iron Legend.
Netflix announced that the all-new Iron Chef: Quest, will premiere June 15. Alton Brown will return as host along with Kristen Kish. Mark Dacascos will reprise his role of The Chairman.
Here’s the official logline for the new season will comprise of eight, 45-minute episodes: “The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will return to battle in a grand finale for the chance to be...
Netflix announced that the all-new Iron Chef: Quest, will premiere June 15. Alton Brown will return as host along with Kristen Kish. Mark Dacascos will reprise his role of The Chairman.
Here’s the official logline for the new season will comprise of eight, 45-minute episodes: “The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will return to battle in a grand finale for the chance to be...
- 5/2/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s reboot of the “Iron Chef” franchise is bringing former “Iron Chef America” host Alton Brown and Mark Dacascos, who played the iconic role of “The Chairman” on the competition, back into Kitchen Stadium for another round.
The streaming service’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend” will see Brown return to host along with “Top Chef” winner Kristen Kish, and Dacascos reprise the part of The Chairman.
Here is the official description for the “reimagining” of “Iron Chef,” which will launch on June 15: The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be...
The streaming service’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend” will see Brown return to host along with “Top Chef” winner Kristen Kish, and Dacascos reprise the part of The Chairman.
Here is the official description for the “reimagining” of “Iron Chef,” which will launch on June 15: The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be...
- 5/2/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The last thing people might have expected from “NCIS: LA” stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J is a reality series where professional child dancers invite their parents onto the dance floor, but it turns out the heartwarming “Come Dance With Me” competition, which premieres April 15 on CBS, is very much in their wheelhouse.
During a virtual CBS panel on Wednesday, O’Donnell revealed he’s been working on the idea for a few years with Reinout Oerlemans at 3 Ball Productions, and that his crime-solving partner on TV wanted in on the project.
“Chris came to me with this germ of an idea and I immediately gravitated towards it, “said Cool J. “I thought it was an incredible idea. I thought it was really fun. I thought the energy was right. This was pre-pandemic, but even at that time, I felt like the world could use a nice family...
During a virtual CBS panel on Wednesday, O’Donnell revealed he’s been working on the idea for a few years with Reinout Oerlemans at 3 Ball Productions, and that his crime-solving partner on TV wanted in on the project.
“Chris came to me with this germ of an idea and I immediately gravitated towards it, “said Cool J. “I thought it was an incredible idea. I thought it was really fun. I thought the energy was right. This was pre-pandemic, but even at that time, I felt like the world could use a nice family...
- 3/23/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
CBS has set an April premiere date for Come Dance With Me, the new family dance competition series from NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. The series will debut Friday, April 15 at 8 Pm, succeeding Undercover Boss in the timeslot. It also will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Created and executive produced by O’Donnell and LL Cool J, Come Dance With Me features exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country who invite one untrained family member who has supported their dance dreams to be their partner, for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, the kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
Created and executive produced by O’Donnell and LL Cool J, Come Dance With Me features exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country who invite one untrained family member who has supported their dance dreams to be their partner, for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, the kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
- 2/24/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Allez cuisine! An “Iron Chef” reboot with a “supersized approach” is heading to Netflix later this year.
Per the official description for the show, which is titled “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” “The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will return to battle in a grand finale for the chance to be named the first ever ‘Iron Legend.'”
The eight-episode series is based on Fuji Television Network’s “Iron Chef” format,...
Per the official description for the show, which is titled “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” “The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will return to battle in a grand finale for the chance to be named the first ever ‘Iron Legend.'”
The eight-episode series is based on Fuji Television Network’s “Iron Chef” format,...
- 1/20/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Iron Chef is back in the kitchen after Netflix cooked up a deal to bring back the classic food format.
The streamer has ordered Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, a reboot of the series that had a couple of incarnations in the U.S. including a Food Network series that featured the likes of Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Wolfgang Puck.
Netflix has had previous success rebooting linear formats – arguably its biggest non-scripted hit has been Queer Eye, which is based on the Bravo series.
The series, which is expected to be dished up later this year, is based on a Japanese format from Fuji Television Network. It has been handed an eight-episode order.
The culinary competition, considered one of the toughest gastronomic challenges that chefs can face, will feature five new Iron Chefs, who will welcome Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll...
The streamer has ordered Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, a reboot of the series that had a couple of incarnations in the U.S. including a Food Network series that featured the likes of Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Wolfgang Puck.
Netflix has had previous success rebooting linear formats – arguably its biggest non-scripted hit has been Queer Eye, which is based on the Bravo series.
The series, which is expected to be dished up later this year, is based on a Japanese format from Fuji Television Network. It has been handed an eight-episode order.
The culinary competition, considered one of the toughest gastronomic challenges that chefs can face, will feature five new Iron Chefs, who will welcome Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll...
- 1/20/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Johnny Gould, who was previously chief creative officer at Craig Piligian’s Pilgrim Media Group, has set up his own unscripted production company, backed by 3Bmg.
Gould has launched Superluna Studios as a joint venture with the company, which was launched last year by Reinout Oerlemans and Ross Weintraub.
Superluna is developing series across the docuseries, lifestyle, history, competition and nonfiction spaces. He currently has more than 20 projects in development including a feature documentary set up at a major streamer.
During his 16-year tenure at Pilgrim, he oversaw development and worked on series including Fast N’ Loud, Street Outlaws, Wicked Tuna, My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Bring It!, Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, Michael Sam, Lindsay, Raising Whitley, Battlefish, Days that Shaped America, and Car Kings.
It is the latest joint venture for 3Bmg, the parent company of Bar Rescue producer 3 Ball Productions. Chairman and Chief Creative Officer...
Gould has launched Superluna Studios as a joint venture with the company, which was launched last year by Reinout Oerlemans and Ross Weintraub.
Superluna is developing series across the docuseries, lifestyle, history, competition and nonfiction spaces. He currently has more than 20 projects in development including a feature documentary set up at a major streamer.
During his 16-year tenure at Pilgrim, he oversaw development and worked on series including Fast N’ Loud, Street Outlaws, Wicked Tuna, My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Bring It!, Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, Michael Sam, Lindsay, Raising Whitley, Battlefish, Days that Shaped America, and Car Kings.
It is the latest joint venture for 3Bmg, the parent company of Bar Rescue producer 3 Ball Productions. Chairman and Chief Creative Officer...
- 9/21/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has renewed “My Unorthodox Life” for a second season.
The show stars fashion executive Julia Haart, who left the ultra-Orthodox community in which she was raised to conquer the modern world. The unscripted series follows her and her four children as they navigate life since leaving their extreme religious Jewish community.
Still a proud Jewish woman, but not religious, Haart is now the CEO of Elite World Group, one of the world’s largest modeling and talent management agencies.
Haart was raised in Monsey in upstate New York where she had four kids after an arranged marriage. She had never been on a first date and did not have a career. At the age of 35, she started to explore the idea of leaving for the outside world by reading books and watching television and movies. Less than 10 years ago, at 43 years old, she decided to leave her community and set out on her own.
The show stars fashion executive Julia Haart, who left the ultra-Orthodox community in which she was raised to conquer the modern world. The unscripted series follows her and her four children as they navigate life since leaving their extreme religious Jewish community.
Still a proud Jewish woman, but not religious, Haart is now the CEO of Elite World Group, one of the world’s largest modeling and talent management agencies.
Haart was raised in Monsey in upstate New York where she had four kids after an arranged marriage. She had never been on a first date and did not have a career. At the age of 35, she started to explore the idea of leaving for the outside world by reading books and watching television and movies. Less than 10 years ago, at 43 years old, she decided to leave her community and set out on her own.
- 9/20/2021
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has renewed My Unorthodox Life for season 2.
The unscripted reality series follows the lives of businesswoman Julia Haart, her second husband Silvio Scaglia Haart, and her four children—Batsheva, Shlomo, Miriam, and Aron— as they navigate life after leaving the ultra-orthodox Jewish faith and the religious community of Monsey, NY where she and her family have always called home.
She now lives a non-religious lifestyle in Manhattan with her youngest daughter Miriam but travels back and forth to Monsey where her youngest son, Aron lives half the time with his father —making for funny moments as a new, sexier Haart swoops into town to visit.
Haart is the CEO of Elite World Group, a modeling agency and fashion company, a world that’ll expand during the show’s sophomore season. The streamer teases fans will find “more fashion, family, female empowerment, faith, fabulousness, and of course, Haart.”
Series executive producers include Jeff Jenkins,...
The unscripted reality series follows the lives of businesswoman Julia Haart, her second husband Silvio Scaglia Haart, and her four children—Batsheva, Shlomo, Miriam, and Aron— as they navigate life after leaving the ultra-orthodox Jewish faith and the religious community of Monsey, NY where she and her family have always called home.
She now lives a non-religious lifestyle in Manhattan with her youngest daughter Miriam but travels back and forth to Monsey where her youngest son, Aron lives half the time with his father —making for funny moments as a new, sexier Haart swoops into town to visit.
Haart is the CEO of Elite World Group, a modeling agency and fashion company, a world that’ll expand during the show’s sophomore season. The streamer teases fans will find “more fashion, family, female empowerment, faith, fabulousness, and of course, Haart.”
Series executive producers include Jeff Jenkins,...
- 9/20/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios has greenlit Tampa Baes, an unscripted docuseries from 3 Ball Productions that centers on a group of young lesbian friends in the Florida harbor.
Amazon’s description for the 8-episode docuseries, which will premiere on Prime Video in the fall, follows below:
“Meet the Tampa Baes: The young lesbian “it-crowd” navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay – Florida’s LGBTQ+ hub and the place to see and be seen. Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels. With all eyes on these fun-loving women at this pivotal moment in their personal and professional lives, there’s not a challenge or hot-button issue they won’t tackle, even if it means getting real with each other.”
Members fo the titular friend group include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad,...
Amazon’s description for the 8-episode docuseries, which will premiere on Prime Video in the fall, follows below:
“Meet the Tampa Baes: The young lesbian “it-crowd” navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay – Florida’s LGBTQ+ hub and the place to see and be seen. Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels. With all eyes on these fun-loving women at this pivotal moment in their personal and professional lives, there’s not a challenge or hot-button issue they won’t tackle, even if it means getting real with each other.”
Members fo the titular friend group include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios has picked up the eight-episode docuseries “Tampa Baes,” following a group of lesbian friends from Florida.
The series will center on 12 women from the “young lesbian ‘it-crowd’ navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay,” according to Amazon’s description. “Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels.”
Cast members include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad, Jordan Whitley, Marissa Gialousis, Summer Mitchell, Cuppie Bragg, Brianna Murphy, Haley Grable, Melanie Posner, Olivia Mullins and Mack McKenzie.
“Tampa Baes” is produced by “Bar Rescue” and “The Biggest Loser” producer 3 Ball Productions. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub, Jeff Altrock, Paul O’Malley and showrunner Melissa Bidwell serve as executive producers with Amazon Studios.
“Working on this show has been an incredible experience,” Bidwell said. “And as a member of the LGBTQ+ community,...
The series will center on 12 women from the “young lesbian ‘it-crowd’ navigating and celebrating life in Tampa Bay,” according to Amazon’s description. “Always ready for an adventure or a good party, this group of loyal friends – and sometimes more than friends – is ambitious and unapologetic while constantly battling stereotypes and labels.”
Cast members include Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad, Jordan Whitley, Marissa Gialousis, Summer Mitchell, Cuppie Bragg, Brianna Murphy, Haley Grable, Melanie Posner, Olivia Mullins and Mack McKenzie.
“Tampa Baes” is produced by “Bar Rescue” and “The Biggest Loser” producer 3 Ball Productions. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub, Jeff Altrock, Paul O’Malley and showrunner Melissa Bidwell serve as executive producers with Amazon Studios.
“Working on this show has been an incredible experience,” Bidwell said. “And as a member of the LGBTQ+ community,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Netflix debuted a trailer for its upcoming three-part docuseries, “Naomi Osaka,” debuting July 16.
“No one really knows all the sacrifices you make,” the titular athlete narrates in the trailer opening.
Academy Award-nominated director Garrett Bradley covers a two-year period in which Osaka defends grand slam titles, finds her voice and navigates personal challenges on a public stage. The intimate three-episode series chronicles Osaka’s hectic training and travel schedule as she finds time to be with friends and family and explore her Haitian and Japanese roots. It launches just one week before her run at the Tokyo Olympics begins.
“The series is about Naomi’s journey, within a snapshot of her life, but it’s also about life’s purpose, about personal worth, about the courage that it takes to allow one’s personal values to inform their work and vice versa,” Bradley said. “More than anything, I’d hope...
“No one really knows all the sacrifices you make,” the titular athlete narrates in the trailer opening.
Academy Award-nominated director Garrett Bradley covers a two-year period in which Osaka defends grand slam titles, finds her voice and navigates personal challenges on a public stage. The intimate three-episode series chronicles Osaka’s hectic training and travel schedule as she finds time to be with friends and family and explore her Haitian and Japanese roots. It launches just one week before her run at the Tokyo Olympics begins.
“The series is about Naomi’s journey, within a snapshot of her life, but it’s also about life’s purpose, about personal worth, about the courage that it takes to allow one’s personal values to inform their work and vice versa,” Bradley said. “More than anything, I’d hope...
- 7/6/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: CBS is continuing to set the stage for its upcoming dance competition series Come Dance with Me.
The network has set Philip Lawrence, best known for his songwriting partnership with Bruno Mars, as host of the show.
Lawrence, who recently starred in Netflix’s Christmas film Jingle Jangle, which he co-wrote and co-produced the music, has been a co-writer and co-prodcuer with the Grenade star for a number of years. He has won eight Grammys including Album of the Year for Mars’ 24K Magic and performed with Mars at the Super Bowl halftime show.
He also runs Cmnty Culture, a music and entertainment company which includes a record label that operates out of Lawrence’s recording studio, The Record Plant.
It comes after Deadline revealed that World of Dance host Jenna Dewan was set as one of the judges for the series.
The series, which is exec produced by...
The network has set Philip Lawrence, best known for his songwriting partnership with Bruno Mars, as host of the show.
Lawrence, who recently starred in Netflix’s Christmas film Jingle Jangle, which he co-wrote and co-produced the music, has been a co-writer and co-prodcuer with the Grenade star for a number of years. He has won eight Grammys including Album of the Year for Mars’ 24K Magic and performed with Mars at the Super Bowl halftime show.
He also runs Cmnty Culture, a music and entertainment company which includes a record label that operates out of Lawrence’s recording studio, The Record Plant.
It comes after Deadline revealed that World of Dance host Jenna Dewan was set as one of the judges for the series.
The series, which is exec produced by...
- 4/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: CBS’ Come Dance With Me is starting to make its way to the dancefloor.
The entertainment format, which is exec produced by NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, has set World of Dance host Jenna Dewan as one of the judges for the series, Deadline understands.
Dewan has a long history with dance; she started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and starred as Nora Clark in 2006 feature Step Up. In addition to hosting NBC’s World of Dance for the first two seasons and featuring as a guest mentor in season three, she hosted Fox’s adaptation of British dance format Flirty Dancing.
Her recent scripted roles include as Joanna in Netflix’s musical drama Soundtrack, which was created by Josh Safran. Dewan is also a producer, founding her own production company Everheart Productions in 2017 and is an exec producer on...
The entertainment format, which is exec produced by NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, has set World of Dance host Jenna Dewan as one of the judges for the series, Deadline understands.
Dewan has a long history with dance; she started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and starred as Nora Clark in 2006 feature Step Up. In addition to hosting NBC’s World of Dance for the first two seasons and featuring as a guest mentor in season three, she hosted Fox’s adaptation of British dance format Flirty Dancing.
Her recent scripted roles include as Joanna in Netflix’s musical drama Soundtrack, which was created by Josh Safran. Dewan is also a producer, founding her own production company Everheart Productions in 2017 and is an exec producer on...
- 4/13/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
If you're obsessed with Netflix's high-life reality docuseries Bling Empire, then we have amazing news for you: season two is definitely on the way! According to Variety, the announcement came among several renewals and new orders, with Netflix doubling down on its subgenre of superluxury lifestyle reality shows. But exactly when will the series be back?
Bling Empire received a renewal, along with Selling Sunset, although the latter show received a two-season renewal rather than the usual one at a time. "These shows follow a person or group of people going about their real, everyday lives. They can offer a fun, lighthearted escape, or inspire a juicy, heated debate," Brandon Riegg, Netflix's vice president of unscripted and documentary series, said in a statement. "Whether you love these shows outright or just love a guilty pleasure, we're thrilled that Netflix members have embraced our docusoaps."
The creators of Bling Empire,...
Bling Empire received a renewal, along with Selling Sunset, although the latter show received a two-season renewal rather than the usual one at a time. "These shows follow a person or group of people going about their real, everyday lives. They can offer a fun, lighthearted escape, or inspire a juicy, heated debate," Brandon Riegg, Netflix's vice president of unscripted and documentary series, said in a statement. "Whether you love these shows outright or just love a guilty pleasure, we're thrilled that Netflix members have embraced our docusoaps."
The creators of Bling Empire,...
- 3/24/2021
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
Netflix has renewed its popular docusoaps “Selling Sunset” and “Bling Empire,” and has ordered two new series from the creators of both shows.
In a blog post on Wednesday morning, Brandon Riegg, the streamer’s vice president of unscripted and documentary series, announced the renewals and series orders. “Selling Sunset” has been renewed for Seasons 4 and 5, while a second season of “Bling Empire,” which premiered in January, has also been ordered.
Both shows follow the lives of the 1% in Los Angeles. “Bling Empire” — from executive producers Jeff Jenkins, Ross Weintraub and Reinout Oerlemans, and showrunner Brandon Panaligan — chronicles the ostentatiously fabulous lives of a clique of Asian and Asian American friends. “Selling Sunset,” created by Adam Divello (“The Hills”) and produced by Lionsgate, follows the high-end realtors at The Oppenheim Group in West Hollywood.
The “Selling Sunset” renewal has been a poorly kept secret, given that the cast is known...
In a blog post on Wednesday morning, Brandon Riegg, the streamer’s vice president of unscripted and documentary series, announced the renewals and series orders. “Selling Sunset” has been renewed for Seasons 4 and 5, while a second season of “Bling Empire,” which premiered in January, has also been ordered.
Both shows follow the lives of the 1% in Los Angeles. “Bling Empire” — from executive producers Jeff Jenkins, Ross Weintraub and Reinout Oerlemans, and showrunner Brandon Panaligan — chronicles the ostentatiously fabulous lives of a clique of Asian and Asian American friends. “Selling Sunset,” created by Adam Divello (“The Hills”) and produced by Lionsgate, follows the high-end realtors at The Oppenheim Group in West Hollywood.
The “Selling Sunset” renewal has been a poorly kept secret, given that the cast is known...
- 3/10/2021
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is doubling down on docusoaps.
The streamer has renewed Selling Sunset and Bling Empire and ordered two new reality shows from their exec producers.
Selling Sunset, one of the streamer’s first forays into the genre, has received a two season renewal, taking it through season five.
The series, set in the world of high-end real estate in LA, follows realtors from The Oppenheim Group. The cast including Jason and Brett Oppenheim, Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn, Mary Fitzgerald, Romain Bonnet, Heather Rae Young, Amanza Smith, Maya Vander, and Davina Potratz are all returning. Adam Divello is exec producer of the show, which is produced by Done and Done Productions and Lionsgate.
The Hills creator Adam Divello has also secured a new show through his production company Done and Done. The untitled series is also set in the world of realty, this time along the Florida coast. It follows Allure Realty,...
The streamer has renewed Selling Sunset and Bling Empire and ordered two new reality shows from their exec producers.
Selling Sunset, one of the streamer’s first forays into the genre, has received a two season renewal, taking it through season five.
The series, set in the world of high-end real estate in LA, follows realtors from The Oppenheim Group. The cast including Jason and Brett Oppenheim, Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn, Mary Fitzgerald, Romain Bonnet, Heather Rae Young, Amanza Smith, Maya Vander, and Davina Potratz are all returning. Adam Divello is exec producer of the show, which is produced by Done and Done Productions and Lionsgate.
The Hills creator Adam Divello has also secured a new show through his production company Done and Done. The untitled series is also set in the world of realty, this time along the Florida coast. It follows Allure Realty,...
- 3/10/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has renewed “Selling Sunset” and “Bling Empire” for additional seasons, the streamer announced Wednesday, in addition to ordering two new “docusoap”-style unscripted series from the producers behind the two shows.
“Selling Sunset” has been picked up for two additional seasons, bringing it through Season 5, while “Bling Empire” has been renewed for a second season following its debut earlier this year.
“These shows follow a person or group of people going about their real, everyday lives. They can offer a fun, light-hearted escape, or inspire a juicy, heated debate,” Netflix’s vice president of unscripted and documentary series Brandon Riegg said in a statement. “Whether you love these shows outright or just love a guilty pleasure, we’re thrilled that Netflix members have embraced our docusoaps.”
The first new project in the works is an untitled real estate series from “Selling Sunset” executive producer Adam Divello and his Done and Done Productions banner.
“Selling Sunset” has been picked up for two additional seasons, bringing it through Season 5, while “Bling Empire” has been renewed for a second season following its debut earlier this year.
“These shows follow a person or group of people going about their real, everyday lives. They can offer a fun, light-hearted escape, or inspire a juicy, heated debate,” Netflix’s vice president of unscripted and documentary series Brandon Riegg said in a statement. “Whether you love these shows outright or just love a guilty pleasure, we’re thrilled that Netflix members have embraced our docusoaps.”
The first new project in the works is an untitled real estate series from “Selling Sunset” executive producer Adam Divello and his Done and Done Productions banner.
- 3/10/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Reinout Oerlemans is spreading his wings internationally with a new global division of 3 Ball Media Group (3Bmg) and has scored an order for a home design series in Holland.
3Bmg Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Oerlemans previously founded Eyeworks, the global production giant that was sold to Warner Bros. in a deal worth around $273M.
Now, he and 3Bmg CEO Ross Weintraub are going global with production entity 3Bmg International.
The division will focus on original format creation and acquisition, and international sales, distribution and local co-production across Europe. It will open offices in Holland, run initially by the pair.
Its first commission is a straight-to-series order for Tiny House Battle with Rtl Nederland, the network that first commissioned The Voice. The network has ordered seven episodes of the home design show, which comes from Lost Arts Pictures, the joint venture between 3Bmg and Grant Cross. Lost Arts recently...
3Bmg Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Oerlemans previously founded Eyeworks, the global production giant that was sold to Warner Bros. in a deal worth around $273M.
Now, he and 3Bmg CEO Ross Weintraub are going global with production entity 3Bmg International.
The division will focus on original format creation and acquisition, and international sales, distribution and local co-production across Europe. It will open offices in Holland, run initially by the pair.
Its first commission is a straight-to-series order for Tiny House Battle with Rtl Nederland, the network that first commissioned The Voice. The network has ordered seven episodes of the home design show, which comes from Lost Arts Pictures, the joint venture between 3Bmg and Grant Cross. Lost Arts recently...
- 1/14/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Reinout Oerlemans is best known as the man who created Eyeworks, the European production group that became one of the world’s largest independent producers before selling to Warner Bros in a deal worth about $273 million.
For the past seven years, he has been living and working in Los Angeles as chairman of 3Bmg, formerly known as 3 Ball Entertainment, the production company behind such series as Bar Rescue.
However, he’s not content with running things from the boardroom and has now pivoted to the role of chief creative officer, alongside his chairman title, to get his hands dirty in development.
The move has already started to pay dividends, with 3 Ball Productions scoring a CBS series order for Come Dance With Me, exec produced by NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, and in his latest deal, revealed by Deadline today, has set up...
For the past seven years, he has been living and working in Los Angeles as chairman of 3Bmg, formerly known as 3 Ball Entertainment, the production company behind such series as Bar Rescue.
However, he’s not content with running things from the boardroom and has now pivoted to the role of chief creative officer, alongside his chairman title, to get his hands dirty in development.
The move has already started to pay dividends, with 3 Ball Productions scoring a CBS series order for Come Dance With Me, exec produced by NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, and in his latest deal, revealed by Deadline today, has set up...
- 11/18/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell are taking on a new role at CBS, other than special agents.
The “NCIS: Los Angeles” stars are set to executive produce a dancing competition series, currently titled “Come Dance With Me,” which has received as series order at the network.
“Come Dance With Me” will see talented young dancers from across the country invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe this concept is fun for the whole family, especially given the number of children we both have,...
The “NCIS: Los Angeles” stars are set to executive produce a dancing competition series, currently titled “Come Dance With Me,” which has received as series order at the network.
“Come Dance With Me” will see talented young dancers from across the country invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe this concept is fun for the whole family, especially given the number of children we both have,...
- 9/1/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has ordered dancing competition series, “Come Dance With Me” from “NCIS: LA” stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell.
The series will be executive produced by LL Cool J (aka James Todd Smith) and O’Donnell, with CBS TV Studios and 3 Ball Productions as the studio. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock will also serve as executive producers.
In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe...
The series will be executive produced by LL Cool J (aka James Todd Smith) and O’Donnell, with CBS TV Studios and 3 Ball Productions as the studio. Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock will also serve as executive producers.
In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
“We believe...
- 9/1/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Exclusive: CBS is getting back on the dance floor with a non-scripted entertainment format from its own NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell.
The broadcast network has ordered Come Dance With Me (w/t) from the pair. The family show will be produced by CBS Television Studios and 3 Ball Productions.
Lip Sync Battle host LL Cool J, who sang “You Can’t Dance” on his debut album Radio, and O’Donnell will exec produce alongside 3 Ball’s Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock.
The series will feature talented young dancers from across the country, who will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent...
The broadcast network has ordered Come Dance With Me (w/t) from the pair. The family show will be produced by CBS Television Studios and 3 Ball Productions.
Lip Sync Battle host LL Cool J, who sang “You Can’t Dance” on his debut album Radio, and O’Donnell will exec produce alongside 3 Ball’s Reinout Oerlemans, Ross Weintraub and Jeff Altrock.
The series will feature talented young dancers from across the country, who will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent...
- 9/1/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Bar Rescue producer 3 Ball Entertainment has established a new parent company designed to incubate a slew of production joint ventures.
3 Ball Entertainment Chairman Reinout Oerlemans and CEO Ross Weintraub have launched 3Bmg to incubate, foster and support a number of established and emerging unscripted producers.
The new business will house Jeff Jenkins Productions, set up by former Bunim/Murray exec and Keeping Up With The Kardashians exec producer Jenkins, Lost Arts Entertainment, Lost Arts Entertainment, set up by Shipping Wars producer Grant Cross, Guardians of the Glade producer Parabolic Content, run by Rick Sasson and Seth Sherman, Cedarwood Park Entertainment, run by Db Cooper: Case Closed producer Lisa Bourgoujian as well as its in-house 3 Ball Productions, run by Jeff Altrock under the leadership of Oerlemans and Weintraub.
3 Ball was originally founded in 2003 and was best known for its work on NBC’s The Biggest Loser as well...
3 Ball Entertainment Chairman Reinout Oerlemans and CEO Ross Weintraub have launched 3Bmg to incubate, foster and support a number of established and emerging unscripted producers.
The new business will house Jeff Jenkins Productions, set up by former Bunim/Murray exec and Keeping Up With The Kardashians exec producer Jenkins, Lost Arts Entertainment, Lost Arts Entertainment, set up by Shipping Wars producer Grant Cross, Guardians of the Glade producer Parabolic Content, run by Rick Sasson and Seth Sherman, Cedarwood Park Entertainment, run by Db Cooper: Case Closed producer Lisa Bourgoujian as well as its in-house 3 Ball Productions, run by Jeff Altrock under the leadership of Oerlemans and Weintraub.
3 Ball was originally founded in 2003 and was best known for its work on NBC’s The Biggest Loser as well...
- 1/28/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Network is expanding the Jon Taffer-led Rescue franchise with Marriage Rescue. The new unscripted original series follows Taffer as he helps couples whose relationships are on the brink of failure. The one-hour six-episode series premieres Sunday, June 2 at 10 Pm Et/Pt. You can watch a trailer below.
In addition, the network ordered a 12-episode seventh season of Bar Rescue. New episodes of Season 6 currently air at 10 Pm Sundays. Marriage Rescue and Bar Rescue are produced by 3 Ball Entertainment.
Bar Rescue follows Taffer across the country as he works with restaurant, bar and nightclub businesses to help give failing establishments one last chance to transform themselves into profitable enterprises. The series is currently in its sixth season and continues to be a powerful ratings driver, (.72) among P18-49 in L+3 through six weeks, up 2% vs last cycle’s average (through six episodes). Since Bar Rescue’s return, Paramount...
In addition, the network ordered a 12-episode seventh season of Bar Rescue. New episodes of Season 6 currently air at 10 Pm Sundays. Marriage Rescue and Bar Rescue are produced by 3 Ball Entertainment.
Bar Rescue follows Taffer across the country as he works with restaurant, bar and nightclub businesses to help give failing establishments one last chance to transform themselves into profitable enterprises. The series is currently in its sixth season and continues to be a powerful ratings driver, (.72) among P18-49 in L+3 through six weeks, up 2% vs last cycle’s average (through six episodes). Since Bar Rescue’s return, Paramount...
- 5/2/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Ross Weintraub, who has served as co-ceo of 3 Ball Entertainment with Todd A. Nelson since 2015, has re-upped with the company as sole CEO. Nelson, who co-founded 3 Ball Productions (now 3 Ball Entertainment) in 2001, is pivoting back to his creative and producing roots via a first-look deal with 3 Ball, while also pursuing new ventures in the tech and start-up space.
As CEO, Weintraub will continue to run all aspects of the company behind unscripted hits such as Bar Rescue and My Cat From Hell, working alongside newly appointed 3 Ball President Ronak Kordestani. In addition to shepherding and growing the company’s slate of unscripted projects for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Weintraub will also focus on expanding the company’s footprint through joint ventures, pod deals and other strategic partnerships.
Within the last six months, Weintraub and 3 Ball have teamed with unscripted TV heavyweights to launch two separate production...
As CEO, Weintraub will continue to run all aspects of the company behind unscripted hits such as Bar Rescue and My Cat From Hell, working alongside newly appointed 3 Ball President Ronak Kordestani. In addition to shepherding and growing the company’s slate of unscripted projects for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Weintraub will also focus on expanding the company’s footprint through joint ventures, pod deals and other strategic partnerships.
Within the last six months, Weintraub and 3 Ball have teamed with unscripted TV heavyweights to launch two separate production...
- 1/28/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Ross Weintraub has been tapped to serve as sole CEO of 3 Ball Entertainment after renewing his deal with the unscripted production company.
Prior to that, he had served as co-ceo since 2015 alongside 3 Ball co-founder Todd A. Nelson, and first joined the company in 2006. Nelson is stepping down as co-ceo and shifting back to the creative and producing side. He has inked a first-look deal with the company as he explores new opportunities in the tech and start-up space.
“Ross is the ideal executive to helm 3 Ball and navigate this unquestionable period of change and disruption,” said 3 Ball Entertainment chairman Reinout Oerlemans in a statement. “Under Ross’s savvy and strategic leadership, the company will continue to grow and adapt, developing exciting new projects and forging new ventures and partnerships. Ross is an invaluable asset to 3 Ball, and I look forward to continuing our work together.”
Back in August, Ronak...
Prior to that, he had served as co-ceo since 2015 alongside 3 Ball co-founder Todd A. Nelson, and first joined the company in 2006. Nelson is stepping down as co-ceo and shifting back to the creative and producing side. He has inked a first-look deal with the company as he explores new opportunities in the tech and start-up space.
“Ross is the ideal executive to helm 3 Ball and navigate this unquestionable period of change and disruption,” said 3 Ball Entertainment chairman Reinout Oerlemans in a statement. “Under Ross’s savvy and strategic leadership, the company will continue to grow and adapt, developing exciting new projects and forging new ventures and partnerships. Ross is an invaluable asset to 3 Ball, and I look forward to continuing our work together.”
Back in August, Ronak...
- 1/28/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Former Bunim/Murray co-president Jeff Jenkins is teaming with 3 Ball Entertainment to launch Jeff Jenkins Productions, a full-service content and production company aiming to create unscripted docuseries and formats, including celebrity-based projects, for linear and digital platforms.
Jenkins will run the company with 3 Ball’s co-ceo Ross Weintraub in the team-up of unscripted biggies whose credits between them range from Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Simple Life (Jenkins) to The Biggest Loser and Bar Rescue (3 Ball). 3 Ball will co-produce the projects stemming from the new venture, with Jenkins set to operate from 3 Ball’s Redondo Beach production facility.
Jeff Jenkins Prods already has several projects in development, which are mostly under wraps but include talent from music and sports, along with faces and families that will be new to the genre.
“I am very excited to partner with 3 Ball Entertainment on this joint venture, and...
Jenkins will run the company with 3 Ball’s co-ceo Ross Weintraub in the team-up of unscripted biggies whose credits between them range from Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Simple Life (Jenkins) to The Biggest Loser and Bar Rescue (3 Ball). 3 Ball will co-produce the projects stemming from the new venture, with Jenkins set to operate from 3 Ball’s Redondo Beach production facility.
Jeff Jenkins Prods already has several projects in development, which are mostly under wraps but include talent from music and sports, along with faces and families that will be new to the genre.
“I am very excited to partner with 3 Ball Entertainment on this joint venture, and...
- 10/3/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Ronak Kordestani has been named president of 3 Ball Entertainment.
A veteran unscripted television executive, Kordestani will oversee all creative for 3 Ball, working from the company’s 40,000 square-foot production facility in Redondo Beach, Calif.
“In Ronak we have found a uniquely talented and accomplished leader whose illustrious creative and production career is strengthened by her background in law, business and talent management,” said 3 Ball co-CEOs Ross Weintraub and Todd A. Nelson, and chairman Reinout Oerlemans in a joint statement. “With her range of expertise and singular vision for unscripted, we are confident Ronak will be a creative force and trailblazer at 3 Ball.”
Kordestani previously served as head of development at Tremendous! Entertainment, doubling the number of series in production and on air from 2016 to 2018. under her watch, Tremendous! produced shows such as “Lost in Transition” for TLC; “Baked” and “Ridiculous Cakes” for Food Network; “Kentucky Murder Mystery” for ID, and more series for TLC,...
A veteran unscripted television executive, Kordestani will oversee all creative for 3 Ball, working from the company’s 40,000 square-foot production facility in Redondo Beach, Calif.
“In Ronak we have found a uniquely talented and accomplished leader whose illustrious creative and production career is strengthened by her background in law, business and talent management,” said 3 Ball co-CEOs Ross Weintraub and Todd A. Nelson, and chairman Reinout Oerlemans in a joint statement. “With her range of expertise and singular vision for unscripted, we are confident Ronak will be a creative force and trailblazer at 3 Ball.”
Kordestani previously served as head of development at Tremendous! Entertainment, doubling the number of series in production and on air from 2016 to 2018. under her watch, Tremendous! produced shows such as “Lost in Transition” for TLC; “Baked” and “Ridiculous Cakes” for Food Network; “Kentucky Murder Mystery” for ID, and more series for TLC,...
- 8/23/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Bravo has got a brand new bag full of shows to fill up its now seven-night programming schedule this fall, including yet another “Real Housewives” series — but this one comes with a retro twist.
The NBCU cable network has ordered eight new series, it was announced Monday by Rachel Smith, senior vice president development, Bravo Media.
The slate includes “Real Housewives of the 1960s,” an “imaginative docu-series, a cast of modern women will be sent back to the 1960s to experience the ultimate era of the American Housewife,” and “Gold With Envy,” a reality show that follows the personal life of the host of ‘The Breakfast Club” radio show, DJ Envy.
Also Read: 'Project Runway' to Return to Bravo
While the new “Real Housewives” series bears the same moniker as others on the network, we should note it hails from production company Wall to Wall and executive producers Leanne Klein and Rob White,...
The NBCU cable network has ordered eight new series, it was announced Monday by Rachel Smith, senior vice president development, Bravo Media.
The slate includes “Real Housewives of the 1960s,” an “imaginative docu-series, a cast of modern women will be sent back to the 1960s to experience the ultimate era of the American Housewife,” and “Gold With Envy,” a reality show that follows the personal life of the host of ‘The Breakfast Club” radio show, DJ Envy.
Also Read: 'Project Runway' to Return to Bravo
While the new “Real Housewives” series bears the same moniker as others on the network, we should note it hails from production company Wall to Wall and executive producers Leanne Klein and Rob White,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Bravo is beefing up its development slate by adding eight new series, the cable network announced Monday.
The news comes on the heels of Bravo announcing orders for 11 new shows and 20 returning shows as they plan to expand to seven nights a week of original programming beginning in Fall 2018.
“Bravo offers a wide scope of programming that gives viewers many options to escape their normal reality mixing humor and fun with layered storytelling resulting in addictive series that offer unique worlds and characters,” said Rachel Smith, senior vice president of development for Bravo Media. “With this new slate of development, we’re testing unexpected environments and loud formats that aim to attract a wide audience while staying true to what makes Bravo so distinct.”
Read the official descriptions for the eight series now in development below.
“Raising the Bar: Hong Kong”
Produced by Monkey with Will Macdonald and David Granger serving as executive producers.
The news comes on the heels of Bravo announcing orders for 11 new shows and 20 returning shows as they plan to expand to seven nights a week of original programming beginning in Fall 2018.
“Bravo offers a wide scope of programming that gives viewers many options to escape their normal reality mixing humor and fun with layered storytelling resulting in addictive series that offer unique worlds and characters,” said Rachel Smith, senior vice president of development for Bravo Media. “With this new slate of development, we’re testing unexpected environments and loud formats that aim to attract a wide audience while staying true to what makes Bravo so distinct.”
Read the official descriptions for the eight series now in development below.
“Raising the Bar: Hong Kong”
Produced by Monkey with Will Macdonald and David Granger serving as executive producers.
- 5/21/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Venus Williams is teaming with Bar Rescue producer 3 Ball Entertainment on a new unscripted female-focused business series Deals in Heels (working title). The tennis icon, entrepreneur and Olympic gold medalist will appear in and executive produce the series, alongside 3 Ball executive producers Todd A. Nelson, Ross Weintraub and DJ Nurre. In each episode, five up-and-coming entrepreneurs "pitch" the panel on their start-up idea. The two women whose businesses show the…...
- 5/10/2017
- Deadline TV
Todd Nelson is staying is business with 3 Ball Entertainment. The co-founder of the company behind such hit unscripted franchises as Bar Rescue and For Love or Money, has re-upped as CEO for two more years, alongside his co-ceo Ross Weintraub. Nelson co-founded 3 Ball Productions (now 3 Ball Entertainment) in 2003 with his producing partner Jd Roth. Together they grew the company from hit kids' series Endurance for Discovery, to major franchises including Beauty and Geek…...
- 1/23/2017
- Deadline TV
What's a weekend? Why, real estate renovation time, of course. The Downton Shabby TV show premieres Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 9:00pm Et, on Fyi Network. On the new series, Frank Fontana and Sherry Fontana will renovate, remodel, and revive vintage homes into "modern masterpieces."Downtown Shabby is produced for Fyi by 3 Ball Entertainment. Todd A. Nelson, DJ Nurre, Ross Weintraub, and Curnal Aulisio executive produce for 3 Ball. Gena McCarthy and James Bolosh executive produce for Fyi. Get the details from this Fyi press release.Read More…...
- 9/22/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Eyeworks USA, formerly 3Ball Productions, has named its president. Veteran television executive Brant Pinvidic, who has served as Eyeworks USA executive vp development since 2009, has been promoted to the newly created position, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Eyeworks USA co-CEOs J.D. Roth and Todd A. Nelson made the announcement Tuesday. The production company has also named a new board of directors, which includes Roth, Nelson, Pinvidic and COO Ross Weintraub. Pinvidic's promotion comes on the heels of multiple successes for the production company, which produces unscripted and nonfiction programming for broadcast and cable networks. Positioning Pinvidic
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- 10/15/2013
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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