AND! Entertainment has tapped Julia Fox and Legislation Roach to host the new fashion design competition series “OMG Fashun,” premiering May 6 at 9 p.m. ET. The show will premiere with two half-hour episodes, with back-to-back episodes also airing in the coming weeks.
The collection’s official description reads: “Handcrafted is the new high fashion in ‘OMG Fashun’ as Julia summons pioneering fashion disruptors to upend the traditional style conference, break the rules and redefine what’s cool. Each episode challenges three disruptors to create an innovative look born from Fox’s fantastically bold mind. Utilizing materials and strategies that would make the so-called guardians of fashion squirm, contestants must race towards the clock to compose and style their unconventional ensembles for the panel of judges, consisting of Fox, Roach and a rotating selection of visiting professionals. The disruptor with the most attractive, surprising and avant-garde look is the winner of the competition.”
Winners take home $10,000 and have their designs modeled by Fox. Visiting judges featured on the show will include Phaedra Parks, Fairly Vee, Violet Chachki, Tommy Dorfman, Knowledge Kaye, Lauren McCarthy, Jordan Roth and Briana Andalore.
Watch a teaser of the collection below.
In other TV roundup news:
FIRST LOOK
AMC Networks has released an extended trailer for Season 2 of the series “Anne Rice Interview with the Vampire,” premiering May 12.
Jacob Anderson stars as the titular vampire; More cast members include Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles and Ben Daniels.
The show’s official description reads: “The interview continues in season two. In the year 2022, vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Anderson) tells the story of his life to journalist Daniel Molloy (Bogosian). Picking up on the bloody events in New Orleans in 1940, when Louis and teenager Claudia (Hayles) conspired to kill the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt (Reid), Louis tells of his adventures in Europe, a quest to find Old World Vampires, and the Theater Des Vampiros in Paris, with Claudia. It is in Paris that Louis meets the Vampire Armand (Zaman). Their courtship and love affair will have devastating consequences in the past and future, and Molloy will try to uncover the truths buried in the memories.
Season 2 executive producers include Mark Johnson, creator and showrunner Rolin Jones, Mark Taylor, Christopher Rice and the late Anne Rice.
Watch the trailer below.
DATES
NBC has announced new seasons for a slate of competing series, which will lead its coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11. Returning shows include “America’s Acquired Experience,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link,” while “Scorching Wheels: Final Challenge” and “LA Fire & Rescue” will not return.
“Weakest Link” will premiere new episodes on Tuesdays starting April 2 at 9 p.m. ET before moving to Mondays on May 20. “America’s Acquired Experience” will begin on May 28 and will be followed by new episodes of “Password.” “American Ninja Warrior” begins June 3, with a women’s championship on May 12 at 9 p.m. ET and a couples championship on May 27 at 8 p.m. ET. The latest season of “The Wall” will air on July 1.
All packages will be available to stream on Peacock the day after the NBC broadcast.
ACQUISITIONS
Content Companions LLC has acquired the complete catalog of the true crime docuseries “Forensic Records.” This acquisition includes 400 episodes released over 14 seasons, along with worldwide distribution rights to “Forensic Recordsdata II.”
The long-term extension with FilmRise provides all worldwide linear rights as part of the deal and FilmRise will continue to distribute worldwide digital rights.
The collection, which initially aired on TLC from 1996 to 2011 with reruns on HLN, explains how forensic science can help remedy crimes and mysterious accidents. “Forensic records data” involves real cases and option interviews with forensic scientists and consultants.
“’Forensic Recordsdata’ is a pioneer in true crime television, delighting audiences for nearly three years. Debuting at a time when developments in DNA forensics are gaining traction in the news and high-profile media, the program has paved the way for media programs that educate and entertain audiences across the country,” said John Mass, President from Content Partners. . “We are proud to add the ‘Forensic Records data’ catalog to our library, serving as a real-world companion to our CSI franchise and pioneering the true crime genre.”
OFFERS
Free TV Networks is increasing distribution of The365 and Outlaw, having signed new deals with Tegna, Sunbeam and HC2 Broadcasting.
The365, which focuses on African-American programming, will reach 89% of U.S. television households and 96% of African-American households. Meanwhile, Outlaw, which shows westerns, will reach 87% of households.
FTN has hired Elverage Allen and his multicultural advertising sales representation agency, Step by Step Communications, to guide sponsorship and general market promotion for The365.
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Discovery has signed an exclusive U.S. media rights agreement with the Professional Fighters League for the new Bellator Champions Series, a combined martial arts championship.
The series will stream exclusively on Max in the U.S., along with two new all-access docuseries and more programming from Bellator’s complete library. Bellator previously aired on Showtime.
The series consists of eight MMA events held in cities around the world, launching in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Friday. The next event is scheduled for May 17th in Paris, France. Each event will feature two title fights.
GREEN LIGHT
The new sports documentary series “Receiver” is set to premiere on Netflix this summer.
The collection follows NFL catchers Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown as they move on and off the floor during the 2023-24 season. It will likely be produced by NFL Movies, Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions.
“Receiver,” which could span eight 45-minute episodes, is a continuation of Netflix’s partnership with the NFL that began with “Quarterback,” a collection of documentaries about three NFL quarterbacks.
“The natural progression is from movement to capture, so we’re excited to dive into the world of “The Receiver” following the success of our “Quarterback” series,” said Gabe Spitzer, vice president of sports nonfiction at Netflix.
Executive producers include Payton Manning and Jamie Horowitz for Omaha Productions. Ross Ketover, Pat Kelleher and Keith Cossrow of NFL Movies and Patrick Mahomes and Jacquelyn Dahl of 2PM Productions serve as additional executive producers.
RENEWAL
Fox Nation has renewed “Crime Cam 24/7,” hosted by retired police officer Sean “Sticks” Larson, for a second season. New episodes will air on Fridays starting March 29th at 6pm ET. Fox Nation offers free one-year subscriptions to all active first responders.
The show’s official description reads: Highlighting surveillance footage captured across the country, the 10-episode series reveals the inside story of the most dramatic crime scenes, illustrating how cameras can help catch criminals and put them behind bars. Throughout the series, Larkin narrates and provides background on the crime as it unfolds, including updates on the victims and those prosecuted.”
The collection was produced by Legislation & Crime Productions for Fox Nation.
