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More Than 300 Hours of Original Programming to Premiere on Pop This
Year Featuring Award-Winning Talent Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Chris
Elliott, Tyra Banks, Donna Mills, Joan Collins, Alan Thicke, Mel B. and
More
Pop, the network that celebrates the fun of being a fan, announced today
its original programming and development slate for the 2015-2016 upfront
season, including more than 300 hours of original programming that will
premiere this year. The network’s schedule includes eleven new and
returning original series and specials, as well as new projects in
development with top industry producers, including Gail Berman and Nigel
Lythgoe, John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co., Morgan Spurlock’s Warrior
Poets, Left/Right Productions, and Lionsgate.
"We are heading into the upfront season with a fresh, uniquely
positioned media brand covering the landscape of what’s popping in
culture and an original programming slate driven by enthusiastic content
and award-winning talent," said Brad Schwartz, President of Pop. "Backed
by the support of CBS and Lionsgate, full-screen distribution in over 80
million homes, and the momentum of seven consecutive quarters of
year-over-year ratings growth, we are poised to capture and engage our
passionate ‘Modern Grownup’ audience who are seeking a channel that
celebrates fandom as much as they do.”
Pop's programming slate includes the following:
Spring/Summer Series – In Order of Premiere
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THE 42ND ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS: the exclusive live awards
ceremony hosted by Tyra Banks recognizing outstanding achievement in
all fields of daytime television production. The show will be produced
by Michael Levitt of Michael Levitt Productions with Gary Tellalian
and Mike Rothman also serving as executive producers. Premiere:
Sunday, April 26, at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT
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QUEENS OF DRAMA: a reality series packed with girl power and
fan-favorite soap stars Lindsay Hartley, Crystal Hunt, Vanessa Marcil,
Chrystee Pharris and Hunter Tylo with special appearances by Donna
Mills and Joan Collins. Produced by Think Factory Media. Series
Premiere: Sunday, April 26, at 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT-Moves to
regularly scheduled time of Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET/PT beginning
April 29, 2015.
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UNUSUALLY THICKE, Mid-Season Premiere: a reality sitcom
starring the real-life modern family—Alan Thicke, along with his sassy
wife Tanya and know-it-all son Carter. Produced by Peacock Alley
Productions. Mid-Season Premiere: Wednesday,
April 29 at 8:30 PM ET/PT.
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SING IT ON: the real-life “Pitch Perfect” docu-series from the
co-producers of “American Idol” CORE Media and John Legend’s Get
Lifted Film Co. which features the nation’s top collegiate a cappella
groups. Series Premiere: Wednesday,
May 13, 2015 at 10:00 PM ET/PT- Moves to regularly scheduled time of
Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT beginning May 20, 2015.
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BIG BROTHER AFTER DARK: a late-night companion to CBS’ “Big Brother”
with a live look inside the house. Season
Premiere: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET/PT.
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DON’T BLINK: a series that takes viewers inside the world of
underground street magicians as they perform incredible tricks before
the general public and celebrity guests. Series
Premiere: Summer 2015
Returning Series:
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SCHITT’S CREEK, SEASON TWO: a scripted comedy series starring Emmy®
Award-winners Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Chris Elliott, along
with Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy. Thirteen new episodes are currently
in production. Season one finale airs: Wednesday, May 6 at 10:00 PM
ET/PT. Season Two Premiere: Early 2016.
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UNUSUALLY THICKE, SEASON TWO: Thirteen new episodes of the reality
sitcom starring Alan Thicke and his family are now in production.
Produced by Peacock Alley Productions. Season
Two Premiere: Fall 2015.
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ET AT THE OSCARS® LIVE ON POP! and ET AT THE GRAMMYS® LIVE ON POP!:
Live red carpet specials produced by the top-rated entertainment show,
“Entertainment Tonight,” at the Academy Awards® and the Grammy®
Awards. Premiere: First Quarter 2016.
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ROCK THIS BOAT, SEASON TWO: New band, new boat and the same die-hard
fandom. Docu-series following fans as they board a cruise for a
week-long party on the high seas with America’s favorite bands.
Produced by Jarrett Creative Group with executive producers Donnie
Wahlberg, Seth Jarrett and Julie Insogna Jarrett. Premiere:
2016.
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THE STORY BEHIND, SEASON TWO: a behind-the-scenes of TV’s greatest
hits and most iconic shows, and how they got their start. Premiere:
2016.
In Development:
All projects are working titles:
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JOHN LEGEND PROJECT: Grammy® and Academy Award® winning
singer-songwriter John Legend and his production company, Get Lifted
Film Co, have signed a first-look development deal with Pop to develop
projects that fit within the mission statements of both entities.
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DOUBT is a pop culture game show based on the simple query: TRUE or
FALSE? Contestants’ pop culture knowledge gets put to the test when
they have to quickly identify 20 facts as right or wrong. They spend
the rest of the game doubting their snap decisions through several
rounds of high stakes play. Executive produced by Nigel Lythgoe and
Gail Berman and Eric Levy/The Jackal Group.
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CELEBRITY INC.: celebrities are paired with an aspiring inventor to
create their dream product and showcase its launch through the power
of celebrity endorsement. Mel B. will be the star of CELEBRITY INC.’S
pilot, which will air as a one-hour special in 2015 on Pop. CELEBRITY
INC. is executive produced by Robert Friedman of Bungalow Media +
Entertainment, LLC and Colby Gaines of Back Roads Entertainment.
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LOSING IT (Previously Announced): a celebrity-hosted television series
capturing sit-down interviews with stars as they recount their
unforgettable and often hilarious real-life stories of losing their
virginity. LOSING IT is produced by Warrior Poets and John Stamos
Productions with executive producers Morgan Spurlock, John Stamos,
Ethan Goldman and Jeremy Chilnick.
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ELVIS DURAN PROJECT (Previously Announced): a docu-series that follows
Elvis and his employees both at work and play. ELVIS DURAN PROJECT is
produced by Left/Right with executive producers Ken Druckerman, Banks
Tarver, Elvis Duran, David Katz and Mitchell Stewart.
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JET TO THE SET (Previously Announced): a travelogue show mixing
Hollywood lifestyle and adventure, as viewers are transported to TV
and film locations across the country. JET TO THE SET is produced by
Rogue Atlas Productions in association with Lionsgate Television, with
Laurie Feltheimer, Carly Steel and Eli Frankel serving as Executive
Producers.
About Pop
Fans don’t sit at the outskirts of pop culture making snarky comments.
They live right smack in the middle of it, sharing, creating, and
connecting their passions with others. At Pop, fans finally have a
destination that celebrates the fun of being a fan. Fans aren’t even
fans anymore — they’re gladiators, tributes, human beings and
blockheads. Seen in more than 80 million homes, Pop gives fans a
dedicated channel that loves being a fan as much as they do. A channel
that respects talent over celebrity. A channel filled with optimism,
passion, humor, and excitement. A channel that understands the fun
doesn’t stop when the credits roll… it’s really just the beginning.
Pop is a joint venture of CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) and
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF). The partnership combines CBS’s programming,
production and marketing assets with Lionsgate’s resources in motion
pictures, television and digitally delivered content. Pop’s ownership
structure is comprised of the company with the #1 broadcast network and
many of the top first-run syndication series (“Entertainment Tonight,”
“The Insider”) and the studio that produces and distributes the
blockbuster “Hunger Games,” “Twilight” and “Divergent” franchises and
produces such award-winning TV series as “Mad Men” and “Orange is the
New Black.”
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