Deal is reportedly in the works between 'American Idol' host, Aeg and talent agency CAA.
By Gil Kaufman
Ryan Seacrest
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
You've no doubt heard "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest referred to as "the next Dick Clark" over the years. But now Seacrest is considering the launch of a project even America's Oldest Teenager never managed to pull off: his own network.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Seacrest is in early talks with the powerful talent agency CAA and live entertainment producer Aeg to launch a joint cable network that would be overseen by Seacrest and feature some content from Aeg's legendary venues such as London's O2 Arena and Los Angeles' Staples Center and L.A. Live.
While the deal is said to be in its very early preliminary stages, the concept for the network is described as "music, pop culture and lifestyle oriented,...
By Gil Kaufman
Ryan Seacrest
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
You've no doubt heard "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest referred to as "the next Dick Clark" over the years. But now Seacrest is considering the launch of a project even America's Oldest Teenager never managed to pull off: his own network.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Seacrest is in early talks with the powerful talent agency CAA and live entertainment producer Aeg to launch a joint cable network that would be overseen by Seacrest and feature some content from Aeg's legendary venues such as London's O2 Arena and Los Angeles' Staples Center and L.A. Live.
While the deal is said to be in its very early preliminary stages, the concept for the network is described as "music, pop culture and lifestyle oriented,...
- 10/8/2010
- MTV Music News
Ryan Seacrest just doesn't stop. After "American Idol", "Momma's Boys", "Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami" and several others, the TV personality is brewing a new reality show that takes on more serious issues like disorder, compulsion, weird phobia and unusual problem that is ruining one's life.
Teaming up with therapist Paul Mckenna, Seacrest would like to help people "overcome their life-ruining problems" through a show called "The Incurables". According to the press release, "the show offers a fascinating look inside the lives of ordinary people whose irrational behavior is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis."
Seacrest will stick to being the executive producer along with McKenna and Sam Mettler. McKenna would save lives by going into the homes of two 'incurable' people with different psychological and/or physical conditions in each 60-minute episode.
"The Incurables" is now casting for particular people to...
Teaming up with therapist Paul Mckenna, Seacrest would like to help people "overcome their life-ruining problems" through a show called "The Incurables". According to the press release, "the show offers a fascinating look inside the lives of ordinary people whose irrational behavior is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis."
Seacrest will stick to being the executive producer along with McKenna and Sam Mettler. McKenna would save lives by going into the homes of two 'incurable' people with different psychological and/or physical conditions in each 60-minute episode.
"The Incurables" is now casting for particular people to...
- 6/26/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Ryan Seacrest reportedly dates a Los Angeles bartender named Jasmine Waltz. "They've been together for a few months now," a source tells People. The source also says that Waltz is "an aspiring actress".
Ryan Seacrest met Jasmine Waltz when he went to Guy's, a West Hollywood lounge. The exact date of their first meeting wasn't disclosed. Last week, Seacrest was reported to be taking Waltz to Paris for a weekend trip. The twosome allegedly displayed a lot of Pda when they spent their time together.
Last year, Connie, Seacrest's mom told People that she expected her 26-year-old son, who was also the producer of reality show "Momma's Boys", would have more time to look for a girlfriend. "That would be wonderful for him," she said, adding "And we'd stand a better chance for him to have a relationship."
Previously, Seacrest has been romantically linked to Sophie Monk, "Amazing Race" star Shana Wall,...
Ryan Seacrest met Jasmine Waltz when he went to Guy's, a West Hollywood lounge. The exact date of their first meeting wasn't disclosed. Last week, Seacrest was reported to be taking Waltz to Paris for a weekend trip. The twosome allegedly displayed a lot of Pda when they spent their time together.
Last year, Connie, Seacrest's mom told People that she expected her 26-year-old son, who was also the producer of reality show "Momma's Boys", would have more time to look for a girlfriend. "That would be wonderful for him," she said, adding "And we'd stand a better chance for him to have a relationship."
Previously, Seacrest has been romantically linked to Sophie Monk, "Amazing Race" star Shana Wall,...
- 4/17/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Ryan Seacrest may be one of the hardest-working men in Hollywood but last week he took time out from his gig as a host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest for a romantic jaunt to Paris with L.A. bartender Jasmine Waltz. Seacrest, 34, met Waltz during a night out at Guy's, a West Hollywood lounge. Waltz, who has previously worked at other L.A. hotspots including Les Deux and Italian restaurant Bella, is an aspiring actress, a source tells People. "They've been together for a few months now," says the source. After wrapping his American Idol duties last week, Seacrest...
- 4/16/2009
- by Lisa Ingrassia
- PEOPLE.com
Newly arrived in Los Angeles, Cara Quici opened her welcome packet for Oakwood Corporate Housing and found a prominently placed advertisement for piano lessons. As it happened, that was precisely the type of instruction she was seeking. Quici had been forced to bypass acting and modeling opportunities in Los Angeles when she visited the city in her teens. Returning to L.A. at age 22, after a foray in the financial profession, and settling in at Oakwood's Toluca Hills complex, the actor knew she needed to hone her instrument-playing skills, and the convenience of the training was certainly a draw. As a result of the ad, she began studying piano with Oksana Kolesnikova, who runs the Oksana School of Music and Acting out of Oakwood. Kolesnikova soon put her pupil together with singing coach Doug Appleoff and with acting coach Ross Mackenzie. And the actor, who played piano during her recent...
- 1/22/2009
- backstage.com
The end has come for Ryan Seacrest's reality show "Momma's Boys" when it wrapped up the first season with a finale on Tuesday, January 20. Two out of the three boys chose to go against their mothers' wish and one decided to obey his mother but regretted later.
Khalood, was pissed when her son Jojo turned his back to go with 22-year-old kindergarten teacher Mindy who was particularly without a final two showdown because Khalood thought that none of the girls were good enough for her son. Mindy had the gut to tell Jojo that she would not let herself date a boy who can't stand up for himself and that her parents raised her to be "respectful, classy, and well-rounded."
Jojo took her hand and said after his decision, "This is the first time that I ever stood up to my mom and just put my foot down and been successful with it.
Khalood, was pissed when her son Jojo turned his back to go with 22-year-old kindergarten teacher Mindy who was particularly without a final two showdown because Khalood thought that none of the girls were good enough for her son. Mindy had the gut to tell Jojo that she would not let herself date a boy who can't stand up for himself and that her parents raised her to be "respectful, classy, and well-rounded."
Jojo took her hand and said after his decision, "This is the first time that I ever stood up to my mom and just put my foot down and been successful with it.
- 1/21/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Her name is Khalood Bojanowski, but viewers of the reality series "Momma’s Boys" know her better as just Mrs. B -- the doting mother who doesn't hesitate to run her mouth, especially about the 32 single women vying for her son JoJo's affections. Mrs. B is also outspoken on the subject of interracial relationships. She's against the idea of 21-year-old JoJo being in one, but maintains that she's not a racist. "If I was a racist I would not be on that show, and I wouldn’t be hugging or kissing or anything, believe me,” Mrs. B tells "The Insider." "I know there’s a lot people out there [who are] racists, and I’m not one of them." So, is she a traditionalist ... or just a racist? You decide. And catch the season finale of "Momma's Boys" Monday night on NBC.
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- 1/19/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
A denser tension will be felt on the third episode of NBC's "Momma's Boys". As seen in its preview, the door bell is rung and two men bringing in to house a special delivery, which is large box that contains files of each of the remaining female contestants.
The files carry detail information about each of the ladies that they don't want anyone to know. The boys' mother can't hide their excitement that they will able to read everything they want to know about their prospective daughter in-laws. The ladies, on the other hand, show fear on their faces.
Amanda, one of the show's contestants, is quoted as commenting that the files carries more information about her than probably the CIA. Another contestant, meanwhile, says the "secret test" is just like "the biggest ticking time bomb."
"Momma's Boys", for which Ryan Seacrest serves as executive producer, was first debuted on...
The files carry detail information about each of the ladies that they don't want anyone to know. The boys' mother can't hide their excitement that they will able to read everything they want to know about their prospective daughter in-laws. The ladies, on the other hand, show fear on their faces.
Amanda, one of the show's contestants, is quoted as commenting that the files carries more information about her than probably the CIA. Another contestant, meanwhile, says the "secret test" is just like "the biggest ticking time bomb."
"Momma's Boys", for which Ryan Seacrest serves as executive producer, was first debuted on...
- 12/24/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Monday TV's Big Winners: Three out of four CBS comedies. Repeats or no, they dominated, led by Two and a Half Men (11.8 million viewers, per Nielsen estimates). About That Fourth CBS Comedy…: Worst Week (6.9 milion) lost 42 percent of Two and a Half Men's audience, and seemed to funnel 18- to 49-year-olds to NBC's Momma's Boys at 9:30 p.m. About Momma's Boys... Judged against last week's no-great-shakes premiere, the Ryan Seacrest-produced reality show was down 20 percent in total viewers (5 million), and down 32 percent in the 18-49 demo. From 9-11 p.m., it ran distant thirds in both categories. It Could've Been Worse: In the 8 p.m. hour, NBC's prime-time Today Show...
- 12/23/2008
- E! Online
On Monday, viewers flocked to encores of CBS' comedies, which easily won the night for the network, while Ryan Seacrest's NBC reality series "Momma's Boys" had a rocky transition to its regular Monday time slot.
Led by a rerun of "Two and a Half Men" (11.8 million viewers, 3.5 rating/10 share among adults 18-49), the highest-rated program of the night, CBS averaged 8.4 million viewers and a 2.4/7 in 18-49.
Following the "Today Show Looks Back at 2008" special at 8 p.m. (6.2 million, 1.5/5), the two-hour premiere of NBC's "Momma's Boys" drew 5 million viewers and a 1.7/5 in 18-49, down 32% in the demo from its preview behind the finale of "The Biggest Loser" last Tuesday.
On a positive note, "Mama's Boys" grew steadily, adding viewers every half-hour.
NBC (5.4 million, 1.7/5) finished fourth in viewers and third in adults 18-49 for the night.
ABC's broadcast of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" boosted the network to second place with...
Led by a rerun of "Two and a Half Men" (11.8 million viewers, 3.5 rating/10 share among adults 18-49), the highest-rated program of the night, CBS averaged 8.4 million viewers and a 2.4/7 in 18-49.
Following the "Today Show Looks Back at 2008" special at 8 p.m. (6.2 million, 1.5/5), the two-hour premiere of NBC's "Momma's Boys" drew 5 million viewers and a 1.7/5 in 18-49, down 32% in the demo from its preview behind the finale of "The Biggest Loser" last Tuesday.
On a positive note, "Mama's Boys" grew steadily, adding viewers every half-hour.
NBC (5.4 million, 1.7/5) finished fourth in viewers and third in adults 18-49 for the night.
ABC's broadcast of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" boosted the network to second place with...
- 12/23/2008
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ryan Seacrest's search for the right partner continues – only this time with the encouragement of his mother. "I wish he had more time to date," Connie Seacrest tells Momlogic.com about her famous son, who also just happens to be the producer of the new NBC show, Momma's Boys. "That would be wonderful for him – and we'd stand a better chance for him to have a relationship. " As for any butting in – or rather, assistance – from Mom: "My rule is that you just observe and wait until they ask for your opinion," she says. Still, a mother can hope,...
- 12/22/2008
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Tuesday's Big Winners: An all-new NCIS (19.9 million viewers, per Nielsen estimates) was the most-watched show. The season finale of NBC's The Biggest Loser: Families (11.7 million) scored the most adults 18-49. That's How You're Supposed to Do It: CBS' The Mentalist (19.3 million) held onto nearly all of NCIS' lead-in audience and grew the network's rating in the demo. That's How You're, Um, Not Supposed to Do It: The premiere of the Ryan Seacrest-produced reality show Momma's Boys (6.1 million) lost almost half of lead-in Biggest Loser's overall audience and about 45 percent of its 18-49 audience.The show moves to Mondays next week. Fringe Benefit: With...
- 12/17/2008
- E! Online
Charges against American TV/radio personality Ryan Seacrest accusing him of stealing the idea for his new reality show from a four-year-old Turkish series have been dropped.
The last-minute lawsuit filed on Monday in Manhattan federal court alleged Seacrest and NBC network ripped off the idea for his new series Momma's Boys from Perfect Bride, which debuted in Turkey in 2004.
The series, which follows bachelors and their mums as they struggle to find a suitable bride for their boys, was "willfully appropriated" according to the suit, filed by Luftu Murat Uckardesler.
Uckardesler sought to bar Seacrest's show from TV for copyright and trademark infringement.
Momma's Boys premiered in the U.S. on Tuesday after Judge George Daniels said the producers had waited too long to file their case, according to the New York Post.
The last-minute lawsuit filed on Monday in Manhattan federal court alleged Seacrest and NBC network ripped off the idea for his new series Momma's Boys from Perfect Bride, which debuted in Turkey in 2004.
The series, which follows bachelors and their mums as they struggle to find a suitable bride for their boys, was "willfully appropriated" according to the suit, filed by Luftu Murat Uckardesler.
Uckardesler sought to bar Seacrest's show from TV for copyright and trademark infringement.
Momma's Boys premiered in the U.S. on Tuesday after Judge George Daniels said the producers had waited too long to file their case, according to the New York Post.
- 12/17/2008
- WENN
The second episode of "Momma's Boys" that will return on screen Monday, December 22 has been previewed. Premiered on Tuesday, November 16 via NBC, the reality show started off with a bang in the shape of Khalood Bojanowski, aka Mrs. B. The 50-year-old who is one of the mothers participating in the show started a racial rant with one of the black girls.
Vita particularly fumed over the comments made by Mrs. B when she stated, "I cannot have a black one," upon choosing the ideal girl for her son, Jojo. "I can't have an Asian one, and I can't have a fat-butt girl. No Jewish girl! I cannot stand them! It has to be a white girl." This rift will still have its effect on the second episode where the girls face a challenge set up by Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White. The girls who win will be exempt from the boys' first elimination.
Vita particularly fumed over the comments made by Mrs. B when she stated, "I cannot have a black one," upon choosing the ideal girl for her son, Jojo. "I can't have an Asian one, and I can't have a fat-butt girl. No Jewish girl! I cannot stand them! It has to be a white girl." This rift will still have its effect on the second episode where the girls face a challenge set up by Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White. The girls who win will be exempt from the boys' first elimination.
- 12/17/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Everyone knows NBC is in trouble. Does the Tuesday premiere of the new Ryan Seacrest reality show, "Momma's Boys" make that even more abundantly clear? I wish I could say that a reality show about grown men who live in a reality-tv mansion with their moms as they prospect for potential mates was an aberration on the network. Ha ha ha, you cackle. You long-suffering TV viewers know that isn't the case. On NBC, derivative schlock is the rule, not the exception. (I must stipulate here that I do like the following NBC shows to varying degrees: "30 Rock," "The...
- 12/16/2008
- by Tempo
- The Watcher
Everyone knows NBC is in trouble. Does the Tuesday premiere of the new Ryan Seacrest reality show, "Momma's Boys" make that even more abundantly clear? I wish I could say that a reality show about grown men who live in a reality-tv mansion with their moms as they prospect for potential mates was an aberration on the network. Ha ha ha, you cackle. You long-suffering TV viewers know that isn't the case. On NBC, derivative schlock is the rule, not the exception. (I must stipulate here that I do like the following NBC shows to varying degrees: "30 Rock," "The...
- 12/16/2008
- by Tempo
- The Watcher
American TV/radio personality Ryan Seacrest is facing a lawsuit from a TV tycoon, accusing him of stealing the idea for his new reality show from a four-year-old Turkish series.
Papers filed on Monday in Manhattan federal court charge Seacrest and NBC network with ripping off the idea for his new series Momma's Boys from Perfect Bride, which debuted in Turkey in 2004.
The series, which follows bachelors and their mums as they struggle to find a suitable bride for their boys, was "willfully appropriated" according to the suit, filed by Luftu Murat Uckardesler.
Uckardesler is seeking to bar Seacrest's show from TV for copyright and trademark infringement.
Uckardesler's attorney says, "It's like me having a talent show and saying: 'We're going to pick the next American Idol."
A spokesperson for NBC said it hasn't yet seen the suit, but "is familiar with the plaintiffs' allegations, which are entirely without merit."
Momma's Boys is scheduled to premiere in the U.S. on Tuesday.
Papers filed on Monday in Manhattan federal court charge Seacrest and NBC network with ripping off the idea for his new series Momma's Boys from Perfect Bride, which debuted in Turkey in 2004.
The series, which follows bachelors and their mums as they struggle to find a suitable bride for their boys, was "willfully appropriated" according to the suit, filed by Luftu Murat Uckardesler.
Uckardesler is seeking to bar Seacrest's show from TV for copyright and trademark infringement.
Uckardesler's attorney says, "It's like me having a talent show and saying: 'We're going to pick the next American Idol."
A spokesperson for NBC said it hasn't yet seen the suit, but "is familiar with the plaintiffs' allegations, which are entirely without merit."
Momma's Boys is scheduled to premiere in the U.S. on Tuesday.
- 12/16/2008
- WENN
Movie Jungle is pleased to provide you with new clips from NBC's upcoming show "Momma's Boys," which has its premiere on Tuesday, December 16th at 10Pm Et."Momma's Boys," is a new dating series that centers on three possessive, yet loving mothers who must help their complacent sons choose the perfect woman -- and ultimately poses the question: "Who is really the most important woman in every man's life?" Over the course of six weeks, viewers will watch the intense, emotional showdowns and rivalries, as well as the raw, personal moments between mother and son. All of this will unfold as 32 single women -- some classy and some brassy -- vie for the attention of the three eligible bachelors and their mothers who live with them throughout the series. "Momma's Boys" will uncover the conflicts between a mother's wishes and a son's desires and reveal the truth about who plays...
- 12/5/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
NBC's new TV reality show "Momma's Boys", where "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest serves as its executive producer, has been available to peek. Through a brand new clip and a behind-the-scene video, posted below, it is revealed that the upcoming TV show will center its story on a group of mothers who must help choosing the perfect women for their complacent sons.
The clip, which works as a promo of the new show, shows three male contestants and their mothers meeting 32 women. It also features the interview sections with the three mothers, and between Ryan and his mother, Connie Seacrest.
Meanwhile, the behind-the-scene video reveals Ryan and Connie, sitting together and describing about the idea of the show. It also features Ryan taking a photo shoot for the show.
"Momma's Boys" is Ryan Seacrest's new reality show which is scheduled to debut on December 16. It follows a number of...
The clip, which works as a promo of the new show, shows three male contestants and their mothers meeting 32 women. It also features the interview sections with the three mothers, and between Ryan and his mother, Connie Seacrest.
Meanwhile, the behind-the-scene video reveals Ryan and Connie, sitting together and describing about the idea of the show. It also features Ryan taking a photo shoot for the show.
"Momma's Boys" is Ryan Seacrest's new reality show which is scheduled to debut on December 16. It follows a number of...
- 12/4/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
NBC network has announced a fixed schedule for its January calendar. Through the new schedule, it can be seen that the network has eliminated "Lipstick Jungle" from its January airing, hinting further on the previous rumor that the network is planning to cancel the series due to the show's poor rating.
Furthermore, NBC also gives up the line-up for its new shows, such as "Superstars of Dance", "Momma's Boys" and "Howie Do It". "Superstars of Dance" will be premiered on January 4 at 9/8c before regularly airing on January 5 at 8/7c, while Ryan Seacrest's new series "Momma's Boys" will debut on the same day at 10/9c, and "Howie Do It" will be broadcast starting January 9.
On the schedule, it can also be seen that NBC will welcome the return of its other series, like "The Biggest Loser: Couples" and "Friday Night Lights", which will be aired on January 6 and January 16 respectively.
Furthermore, NBC also gives up the line-up for its new shows, such as "Superstars of Dance", "Momma's Boys" and "Howie Do It". "Superstars of Dance" will be premiered on January 4 at 9/8c before regularly airing on January 5 at 8/7c, while Ryan Seacrest's new series "Momma's Boys" will debut on the same day at 10/9c, and "Howie Do It" will be broadcast starting January 9.
On the schedule, it can also be seen that NBC will welcome the return of its other series, like "The Biggest Loser: Couples" and "Friday Night Lights", which will be aired on January 6 and January 16 respectively.
- 11/28/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
NBC has announced that "Law & Order", the crime drama which is scheduled to air for its 19th season in early 2009, will comeback sooner for its premiere on November 5. The series' new season will be aired at the same time as its regular schedule on NBC, Wednesday night at 10 P.M.
The new season will reunite main characters from the previous seasons such as Detective Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto), Detective Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson), and Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson). "Law & Order", a police legal drama created by Dick Wolf, is the longest-running drama series of American television since its debut on September 13, 1990. The series received 10.8 million viewers for its last season.
At the same time, NBC also has announced the reschedule time of some series like "Knight Rider", "Life", "Lipstick Jungle", and "Momma's Boys". "Life" moves to Wednesday night at 9, between "Knight Rider" at 8, and "Law & Order" at 10. Meanwhile,...
The new season will reunite main characters from the previous seasons such as Detective Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto), Detective Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson), and Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson). "Law & Order", a police legal drama created by Dick Wolf, is the longest-running drama series of American television since its debut on September 13, 1990. The series received 10.8 million viewers for its last season.
At the same time, NBC also has announced the reschedule time of some series like "Knight Rider", "Life", "Lipstick Jungle", and "Momma's Boys". "Life" moves to Wednesday night at 9, between "Knight Rider" at 8, and "Law & Order" at 10. Meanwhile,...
- 10/27/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
NBC is the first network to shake up its fall lineup, rebranding Wednesdays as a crime night.
The new Wednesday night block: "Knight Rider," "Life" and the return of "Law & Order." The lineup premieres Nov. 5.
"Lipstick Jungle," which has been under-performing on Wednesday nights at 10 p.m., is shifting to Friday night starting Oct. 31 -- effectively swapping places with "Life."
Also, NBC is moving the premiere of upcoming reality show "Mommas Boys." The series will premiere after the finale of "Biggest Loser" on Dec. 16, then will move to Mondays at 9 p.m., taking over the "Heroes" time period during the action drama's winter hiatus.
"These moves will play to the shows' mutual strengths and will help us to reinforce our lineup," said NBC co-chairs Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff.
"A Wednesday night with wall-to-wall satisfying mysteries and great dramas -- paced by the return of the original 'Law & Order' to...
The new Wednesday night block: "Knight Rider," "Life" and the return of "Law & Order." The lineup premieres Nov. 5.
"Lipstick Jungle," which has been under-performing on Wednesday nights at 10 p.m., is shifting to Friday night starting Oct. 31 -- effectively swapping places with "Life."
Also, NBC is moving the premiere of upcoming reality show "Mommas Boys." The series will premiere after the finale of "Biggest Loser" on Dec. 16, then will move to Mondays at 9 p.m., taking over the "Heroes" time period during the action drama's winter hiatus.
"These moves will play to the shows' mutual strengths and will help us to reinforce our lineup," said NBC co-chairs Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff.
"A Wednesday night with wall-to-wall satisfying mysteries and great dramas -- paced by the return of the original 'Law & Order' to...
- 10/24/2008
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC is dropping its new reality show "Momma's Boys" into Wednesday nights in a few weeks.
The network has scheduled "Boys" to premiere Oct. 29, replacing the ever-flexible "Deal or No Deal" hosted by Howie Mandel at 9 p.m. "Knight Rider" will serve as lead-in.
The six-episode, one-hour series from Ryan Seacrest Prods. and Glassman Media features three possessive mothers helping their complacent sons choose the perfect woman among 32 eligible contestants.
The network also announced casting calls in several cities for a potential second season, demonstrating a vote of confidence in the project.
The network has scheduled "Boys" to premiere Oct. 29, replacing the ever-flexible "Deal or No Deal" hosted by Howie Mandel at 9 p.m. "Knight Rider" will serve as lead-in.
The six-episode, one-hour series from Ryan Seacrest Prods. and Glassman Media features three possessive mothers helping their complacent sons choose the perfect woman among 32 eligible contestants.
The network also announced casting calls in several cities for a potential second season, demonstrating a vote of confidence in the project.
- 10/2/2008
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Longtime Wma agent Adam Sher is departing the agency to run client Ryan Seacrest's production company as CEO.
Sher has been with Wma since 1993, most recently holding the title of senior vp. Sher, along with Wma chairman and CEO Jim Wiatt and exec vp/head of nonscripted TV John Ferriter, spearheads the team that represents Seacrest, who has been a client for 8 1/2 years.
At Ryan Seacrest Prods., Sher will oversee all divisions of the company, including TV, radio and new media, reporting to Seacrest.
"Ryan has accomplished a great deal over his career, and there isn't a better choice than Adam to continue to build Ryan's powerful brand," Wiatt said. "We look forward to continuing to work with them both."
Sher said Seacrest presented him with an opportunity that he couldn't refuse at a time where the ubiquitous TV and radio host has been expanding his media imprint as well as the company's slate. Its series include E!'s "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" and "Keeping Up With the Kardashians"; MTV's upcoming competition show "Bromance," starring Brody Jenner ("The Hills"); and NBC's new "Momma's Boys," in which a group of mothers help their complacent sons choose a bride. Seacrest also has deals with Coke, Cingular Wireless and Procter & Gamble.
"With everything going on, including the success of the production company, his radio deals and everything else, it created an opportune time for me to go over to help him grow Ryan Seacrest Prods. into a full-service media company," Sher said.
Ferriter said Sher's departure means basically a shifting of resources at Wma but expects all of the clients Sher works with to remain with the agency. Because Wma generally has multiple agents working with each client, Ferriter expects a smooth transition, though Sher will stay on for an undetermined amount of time to help with the shift.
"I don't think there is a better person in the world to take Ryan's company to a brand-new level, which is what Ryan has been reaching for," Ferriter said.
As for Rsp, the company's exec team also includes Cfo Jeff Refold, exec vp production and development Eliot Goldberg and senior vp new media development Tony Novia. Sher said he expects an announcement soon on new developments at the company but declined to say more.
Sher has been with Wma since 1993, most recently holding the title of senior vp. Sher, along with Wma chairman and CEO Jim Wiatt and exec vp/head of nonscripted TV John Ferriter, spearheads the team that represents Seacrest, who has been a client for 8 1/2 years.
At Ryan Seacrest Prods., Sher will oversee all divisions of the company, including TV, radio and new media, reporting to Seacrest.
"Ryan has accomplished a great deal over his career, and there isn't a better choice than Adam to continue to build Ryan's powerful brand," Wiatt said. "We look forward to continuing to work with them both."
Sher said Seacrest presented him with an opportunity that he couldn't refuse at a time where the ubiquitous TV and radio host has been expanding his media imprint as well as the company's slate. Its series include E!'s "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" and "Keeping Up With the Kardashians"; MTV's upcoming competition show "Bromance," starring Brody Jenner ("The Hills"); and NBC's new "Momma's Boys," in which a group of mothers help their complacent sons choose a bride. Seacrest also has deals with Coke, Cingular Wireless and Procter & Gamble.
"With everything going on, including the success of the production company, his radio deals and everything else, it created an opportune time for me to go over to help him grow Ryan Seacrest Prods. into a full-service media company," Sher said.
Ferriter said Sher's departure means basically a shifting of resources at Wma but expects all of the clients Sher works with to remain with the agency. Because Wma generally has multiple agents working with each client, Ferriter expects a smooth transition, though Sher will stay on for an undetermined amount of time to help with the shift.
"I don't think there is a better person in the world to take Ryan's company to a brand-new level, which is what Ryan has been reaching for," Ferriter said.
As for Rsp, the company's exec team also includes Cfo Jeff Refold, exec vp production and development Eliot Goldberg and senior vp new media development Tony Novia. Sher said he expects an announcement soon on new developments at the company but declined to say more.
- 8/19/2008
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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