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'Full Metal Jousting'With networks now so closely attached to their aligned studios on the scripted side, some may argue that unfiltered independence is dead.The eulogy was written, many will say, when indie shingle Carsey-Werner Prods. stopped delivering original content around the dial. However, don't tell that to the dozens of established and wannabe reality producers whose us-against-the-world credo is proving quite productive.That can-do spirit is evident in the programming. Similar to their series creators, the protagonists behind such series as "Ice Road Truckers," "Deadliest Catch" and "The Amazing Race" -- just to name a few -- demonstrate an adventurous attitude that is reflective of what often goes on in pitching sessions around town.Take Craig Piligian, for example. As topper at Pilgrim Studios, Piligian has series at various networks strewn across the cable landscape and knows the key to being on top means standing up for both your shows and convictions. "You have to have that indie spirit," says Piligian, whose titles include "Dirty Jobs" at Discovery, "Full Metal Jousting" at History and "Ghost Hunters" at Syfy, just to name a few. "I love being in the fight and doing it on our own."Piligian and the others are represented here in Variety's Reality Impact Report know that it takes a combination of new ideas and plenty of salesmanship to make sure their shows are seen by the masses. While producers often go back to specific networks with whom they've shared success, the thrill in the chase is bringing a series to a different channel and creating another working relationship. The more shows a producer can have across the spectrum, the greater the financial reward.Says Brent Montgomery, whose Leftfield Pictures shingle produces such eclectic fare as "Pawn Stars" for History and "Oddities" on Science. "This is a great time to be in this business."THOM BEERSCEO, Original Prods.Top shows: "Deadliest Catch" (Discovery) "Storage Wars" (A&E), "Bering Sea Gold" (Discovery) "Ax Men" (History), the upcoming "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?"The skinny: Beers champions series with high risks and high rewards in settings that are usually unreachable to most viewers. The inspiration for his upcoming National Geographic Channel show was simple: He was three merit badges short of becoming an Eagle Scout, a missed opportunity that still gnaws at him. This led to the creation of "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?" which will air this fall. "I'm like Haley Joel Osment in 'The Sixth Sense': I see television shows," Beers says. "I started out as a theater actor, director and playwright. All the talents I was trained in -- standard three-act structure, character arcs and story arcs -- those skills transferred beautifully when I went into the reality world."Return to main page >>LISA BERGERPresident, entertainment programming, E!Top shows: "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," "Chelsea Lately," "Kendra," "Kourtney & Kim Take NY," "Khloe & Lamar," "Ice Loves Coco," "The Girls Next Door" The skinny: After stints at MTV and Fox, Berger joined E! where she helped create the mushrooming Kardashian empire as well as "Girls Next Door" and "Ice Loves Coco." "We look at our characters as touch points for what's happening in pop culture," Berger says. "Our secret sauce is mixing larger-than-life, aspirational characters who have truly relatable things happening in their lives."Return to main page >>FRANCES BERWICKPresident, Bravo Media and Style MediaTop shows: "The Real Housewives" franchise, "The Millionaire Matchmaker," "Top Chef," "Tia & Tamera"The skinny: Berwick, who joined Bravo in 1996, remembers how early on a cab driver responded quizzically when she stated who she worked for: "Is that the Spanish-language network?" Today, Berwick has answered all questions with lifestyle reality programming (Bravo features 36 reality shows this year), making the net No. 1 in brand recall. It's also turned an exec (Andy Cohen) into a brand-promoting star ("Watch What Happens Live"). But Berwick is savvy about dodging reality potholes too. Last August a "Real Housewives" husband committed suicide. "You have to be as respectful as you possibly can," she says, "but we're presenting people's lives. The good and the bad."Return to main page >>JENNIFER BRESNANExec VP, alternative programming, CBSTop shows: "Survivor," "The Amazing Race," "Undercover Boss," "Big Brother"; dating series "3" premieres this summer.The skinny: Since coming to CBS from CW, Bresnan has helped reinvigorate the Eye's mainstays and launched its biggest reality hit in years with "Undercover Boss." "Part of my success has to do with widening the scope of the reality landscape for the network," says Bresnan, citing the everyday working lives presented in "Boss" as being new to the genre. "But a huge part of this job is keeping the brands alive, healthy and strong." Early on, when she was a production assistant on reality shows, she realized that working hard was the best route to success. "I slept in edit bays, and put my hands on every single piece of tape, so whenever there was a crisis, I was the one they went to."Return to main page >>CHARLIE CORWINFounder, Original MediaTop shows: "Swamp People" (History), "NY Ink" (TLC), "Comic Book Men" (AMC), "Ink Master" (Spike)The skinny: Corwin knew he was doing something right when earlier this year History invested big bucks in a Super Bowl commercial to tease the third season of "Swamp People." The show represents what Original does best. "We identify interesting Americans and their worlds -- people we might not know a lot about but would like to know more," Corwin says. "They may seem different but we show they are actually very similar to us in many ways." Original also prides itself on trailblazing, producing the first reality skein for AMC ("Comic Book Men") and coming up with the ultimate high-stakes competition: "Ink Master." "You can spit out food and you can take off a dress," Corwin quips, "but a tattoo is permanent."Return to main page >>MIKE DARNELLPresident, alternative entertainment, FoxTop shows: "American Idol," "The X Factor," "Hell's Kitchen," "Kitchen Nightmares," "Masterchef," "So You Think You Can Dance"The skinny: Darnell, in his 17th year at the network, attributes his record of Fox hits, which extend back to "Joe Millionaire" and "Temptation Island," to his broad tastes and fearlessness in programming. "Nothing scares me, and I think to be successful in reality you've got to feel like that. You're going to have controversy. You're going to have critics mad at you." Then there's the biggest lesson he's learned in launching shows: "Any time someone tells you a genre is dead -- gameshows, relationship shows -- that's when it's about to come back to life."Return to main page >>DIRK HOOGSTRASenior VP, development and programming, HistoryTop shows: "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers," "Swamp People," "Ice Road Truckers"The skinny: With an established cabler career under his belt, Hoogstra knows what works. That means steering History toward shows such as "Swamp People" (4.7 million viewers) and "Pawn Stars" (5.9 million viewers). "All of our shows make sense under this brand," says Hoogstra, who is well aware that History is second only to ESPN for male viewership. As finding the next big thing, Hoogstra says: "If anybody knew the secret of launching a hit reality show, I wouldn't believe it for a second. We believe we can take big swings and, so far, that's worked for us."Return to main page >>DAVID JANOLLARIHead of programming, MTVTop shows: "Jersey Shore," "Teen Mom," "16 & Pregnant" The skinny: MTV's diverse assortment of reality series include pro-social offerings ("I Used to be Fat"), comedies ("Jersey Shore") and competition series ("America's Best Dance Crew"), but Janollari says all its shows must reflect "the very immediate, contemporary lives our audience is leading out there in the real world." MTV's next big launch comes March 29 with the debut of "Jersey Shore" spinoff "The Pauly D Project" and the revival of "Punk'd," which comes at a time "when the notion of celebrity in our culture couldn't be more of a hot-button topic," Janollari says.Return to main page >>MARC JURISExec VP, TruTVTop shows: "Hardcore Pawn," "Storage Hunters," "Operation Repo," "South Beach Tow"The skinny: Juris keeps it simple when it comes to choosing projects. "Everyone who works here knows our mantra," he says. "It's the four C's: character, conflict, consequence and comic relief." It is that last element -- a dash of comedy in shows such as 'Hardcore Pawn' amid the drama offered by most reality programming -- that has put TruTV in a unique space in the reality marketplace. In particular, it's helped attract the cherished men 18-49 demographic, where the cabler has seen a solid increase during the past year.Return to main page >>BROOKE KARZENSenior VP, alternative series, Warner Horizon Television Top shows: "The Voice" (NBC), "The Bachelor" (ABC), "The Bachelorette" (ABC), "America's Best Dance Crew" (MTV)The skinny: Karzen's primary goal is to deliver shows with durability. "As a studio it's all about building franchises," Karzen says. "I always tell people it's not about getting season one, but seasons three, four and five." She's certainly accomplished that mission with "The Bachelor," which is celebrating its 10th anni this year and has spawned such spin-offs as "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor Pad." "The Voice" appears well on its way as well, garnering strong reviews and ratings in its second season. For Karzen, the secret to success is the right talent. Good producers "have a specific vision and are passionate about that vision, but are also collaborative," she says. "A lot of reality is a process. You have a road map but you have to be able to react."Return to main page >>LANCE KLEINPartner, co-head of nonscripted television, WMETop shows: "Ultimate Fighting Championship" (Fox/FX), "Millionaire Match" (Bravo), "America's Best Dance Crew" (MTV), "Basketball Wives" (VH1)The skinny: Klein has spent nearly two decades focusing on nonscripted programming with a coincidental emphasis on clients in the sports world. He also reps shingles such as Shed Media, Zodiak, Pilgrim Films, GRB Entertainment and Base Prods., as well as reality personalities like the Kardashians. Partnering strong ideas with the right companies, Klein says, is paramount. "You can have the best characters in the world and a great idea, but if the execution is flawed, your show is going to be headed for disaster."Return to main page >>JOE LABRACIOAgent, alternative television, UTATop shows: "Coming Home" (Lifetime), "The Great Food Truck Race" (Food), "Police Women" (TLC), "Kidnapped by the Kids" (OWN)The skinny: LaBracio began his television career with "Nightline" and says the experience of finding unique news angles has served him well on the nonscripted side. LaBracio joined UTA in 2008 and last year he packaged more than 100 cable television series and pilots. "These days execs hear the same ideas over and over again," LaBracio says. "To stand out, you need the perfect cast, the perfect character and the kind of person that execs can't believe actually exists."Return to main page >>GREG LIPSTONEHead of international television and media, ICMTop shows: "Dancing With the Stars" (ABC), "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares" (Fox), "Undercover Boss" (CBS), "Beyond Scared Straight" (A&E), "Top Gear" (History)The skinny: Before joining ICM, Lipstone worked at William Morris for 21 years, eventually heading the percentery's television department. His clients include ITV, Studio Lambert and LMNO Prods. and, through the years, Lipstone has packaged many of network television's top nonscripted programs. "The shows that stick help define trends," Lipstone says. "You can imagine what everyone said about ballroom dancing on broadcast television when 'Dancing With the Stars' premiered in 2005."Return to main page >>NIGEL LYTHGOECEO, Nigel Lythgoe Prods.Top shows: "American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance"The skinny: His titles include exec producer ("Idol," "Dance") and judge ("Dance"), but Lythgoe likes playing provocateur (sparring via Twitter with Simon Cowell) and defender of the faith ("Idol" ratings). "I have to defend 22 million viewers? That's crazy," he says. Whatever guise he's in, the onetime dancer has summer plans for four more series (one scripted, three reality). "As a producer you have to know what your audience is thinking," he says. "You don't always have to agree with it, though. If we literally had taken notice of everybody (disliking him), we'd have gotten rid of Simon Cowell in three weeks."Return to main page >>DAVID MCKILLOPExec VP of programming, A&E and BioTop shows: "Storage Wars," "Dog the Bounty Hunter," "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," "Intervention," "The First 48," "Beyond Scared Straight"The skinny: By his own admission, McKillop attracts the right mentors, working under Nancy Dubuc and, as of just under a year ago, A&E's Robert DeBitetto. Big numbers for reality fare ("Storage Wars" returned in November with 5.6 million viewers) helped the net place seven nonfiction shows in the top 50 in 25-54 adults; by 2013 the net will turn 100% of its primetime over to original programming. A voracious reader who owns three Kindles, McKillop says, "We're allowed to take risks and chances; at the same time, we're able to produce winners." Up next: The search for a "big buzzy new series" to bring Bio into the reality stream.Return to main page >>BRENT MONTGOMERYOwner, Leftfield PicturesTop shows: "Pawn Stars" (History), "Cajun Pawn Stars" (History), "American Restoration" (History), "Monster-in-Laws" (A&E), "Oddities" (Science)The skinny: Montgomery says the key to ramping up new shows is making sure those who you work closely with can carry the load. "It's all about good people. My life is more sane now with 15 series than it was with three. We hire the smartest people we can find and then keep them happy so they will stay around." "Pawn Stars," which is now at more than 150 episodes and counting, will clearly keep everyone happy, both at Leftfield and History. Series averaged an astounding 7 million viewers in 2011, the highest for any reality show that doesn't involve Snooki. Spinoff "Cajun Pawn Stars" got off to a strong start and looks to be a longtime player.Return to main page >>EILEEN O'NEILLGroup president, Discovery & TLC networksTop shows: "Gold Rush," "Deadliest Catch," "Bering Sea Gold," "Sister Wives," "Say Yes to the Dress," "19 Kids and Counting"The skinny: O'Neill, a 22-year vet of Discovery networks who started out as an unpaid intern, didn't "grow up Brady. I grew up Discovery." And in those intervening decades she has led Discovery and, as of last year, TLC out of the dry educational closet and into infotainment. Her shows make headlines -- although she admits "we weren't expecting the scale" of the ruckus over advertiser withdrawal from "American Muslim" -- and yet draws viewers. Discovery had its best year in 2011 for men 25-54; "Catch" was the No. 1 primetime cable show on Tuesdays throughout its run. The goal, says O'Neill, "is not to be controversial. It's to resonate with our viewers and work respectfully with the people in our shows." Return to main page >>JEFF OLDEExec VP of original programming, production, VH1Top shows: "Love & Hip Hop," "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle," "Basketball Wives Miami," "Mob Wives"The skinny: VH1 reality shows have a pop culture reference as a jumping off point, from mobster movies ("Mob Wives") to tabloid headlines ("Celebrity Rehab"). And then there's the twist: Telling a familiar story from a woman's point of view has worked on several series about the wives/girlfriends of professional athletes. "Culturally I'm tapping into a world that existed before us and will exist after us," Olde says. "It's authentic with big characters and it seems to be resonating."Return to main page >>CRAIG PILIGIANPresident, Pilgrim StudiosTop shows: "Dirty Jobs" (Discovery), "American Chopper" (Discovery), "Full Metal Jousting" (History), "Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy" (History), "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" (OWN)The skinny: Many producers can boast success in a specific reality TV genre, but few can claim the breadth Piligian has achieved. His work has varied from a 12th century contact sport ("Full Metal Jousting") to investigating modern-day grimy gigs ("Dirty Jobs") to party planning ("My Fair Wedding"). "We have such a broad palate," Piligian says. "I like to do projects we can get jazzed about, no matter the genre." The results have often been impressive and kudos worthy. "Dirty Jobs" has been Emmy nominated thrice for reality program.Return to main page >>JD ROTH & TODD A. NELSONCo-founders, 3Ball Prods.Top shows: "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" (ABC), "I Used to Be Fat" (MTV), "Flying Wild Alaska" (Discovery)The skinny: Roth is passionate that his shows are not only watched by viewers, but changes their lives as well. While 3Ball is no longer active with "The Biggest Loser," the shingle did help create it and the premise -- as well as with other weightloss series "Extreme Makeover" and "I Used to Be Fat" -- is what makes Roth tick. "The goal is always to inspire people," Roth says. "We never thought anyone would actually lose 200 lbs. We just wanted them to change their lives. I had a lot of my identity tied up in that show." Return to main page >>JOHN SAADEExec VP, alternative series/latenight programming, ABCTop shows: "Dancing With the Stars," "The Bachelor," "Shark Tank," "Wipeout," "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition"The skinny: The hits Saade has shepherded to air are a mini-history of reality's creative expansion -- encompassing romance, celebrity competition, stunt fun and inspirational tales -- and he calls them "enduring little beacons in the television landscape." But the key, Saade proclaims, is a strong team that trusts in the hired producers, coupled with ego-less leadership. "We have a tight team who have worked together a long time. We're constructive and understand each other's strengths and weaknesses." As for launching a show, Saade notes, "You can't be crushed by failure. Don't work day to day feared by it, and don't let it dampen your enthusiasm or excitement."SALLYANN SALSANOPresident, 495 Prods.Top shows: "Jersey Shore" (MTV), "Nail Files" (TV Guide), "Friendzone" (MTV), "Repo Games" (Spike); "The Pauly D Project" (MTV, March 29)The skinny: Long Island native Salsano says you have to be a fan of reality to be successful at it. "I genuinely love it. In my free time, I'm not watching scripted shows. I like watching people in real situations to see what they do." During production, Salsano isn't far from the action, either. "If there's a house with a cast, I'm living in it. That makes a difference because then you're having the exact same experience they are." It comes down to a two-way trust street, she adds. "I have to trust that the cast is exactly who they say they are -- authentic and honest -- and they need to trust that I'm going to tell a true, accurate story of what's going on in their life."Return to main page >>HANS SCHIFFTelevision agent, CAATop shows: "Flying Wild Alaska" (Discovery), "The Revolution" (ABC), "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" (ABC), the upcoming Gordon Ramsay series "Hotel Hell" (Fox)The skinny: Schiff represents prolific nonscripted shingles such as Ryan Seacrest Prods., 3 Ball Prods., 19 Entertainment, Gordon Ramsay's One Potato Two Potato and Bischoff Hervey Entertainment. "In today's marketplace it really does come down to relationships that networks have with the producers," Schiff says. "Producers who have a track record and are well known to the buyers have a huge step up, particularly when there's at least half a dozen variations of every decent idea being pitched."Return to main page >>ADAM SHERCEO, Ryan Seacrest Prods.Top shows: "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" (E!), "Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami" (E!), "Kourtney & Kim Take NY" (E!), "Shahs of Sunset" (Bravo, premieres March 11)The skinny: Heading up the growing media moguldom of Seacrest means Sher "wears a lot of hats," including 13 years of experience as his agent prior to joining RSP in 2008. In the past year, Sher's efforts yielded a $300 million fund influx from Clear Channel majority investors to develop new content and setting up a joint venture with HDNet, AEG and CAA to launch AXS TV, debuting this summer. Sher and Seacrest connected initially when the future "American Idol" host shared his plans. "He said that when I didn't blink, he knew I was the guy," says Sher. Return to main page >>ARTHUR SMITHCEO, A. Smith & Co.Top shows: "Hell's Kitchen" (Fox), "Kitchen Nightmares" (Fox), "Conspiracy Theory With Jesse Ventura" (TruTV), "Full Throttle Saloon" (truTV), "American Ninja Warrior" (G4, NBC)The skinny: "Cracking the code" is needed when developing and producing a hit reality show, Smith says. "That doesn't happen until you really agonize," he says. "We're really meticulous, so we can guarantee results that will produce ratings. We have this way of analyzing a program, then figuring our way back in to having great moments. It always comes down to great storytelling." Smith prides himself on their diverse slate, and even credits his own impatience. "I keep saying it's a virtue," he jokes. "It can be a hazard in other parts of my life, but it works quite well in producing reality television."Return to main page >> PAUL TELEGDYPresident, alternative and latenight programming, NBCTop shows: "The Voice," "Celebrity Apprentice," "America's Got Talent" The skinny: Telegdy says success comes with "knowing what you know, knowing what you've done before, plus having a keen sense of the history of television." Then there's how the British-born Telegdy, who as an L.A-based BBC exec helped import "Dancing With the Stars" to the U.S. before joining NBC, views his relationship with onscreen talent. "I try to distinguish myself in my ability to persuade them to be part of the NBCU family," he says. Take "The Voice" judge Blake Shelton, for instance, whom Telegdy first noticed on NBC's "Clash of the Choirs": "Through that, I had a creative experience with someone I immediately recognized as having unique performer qualities and a personality. That meant I was going to work with that guy again."Return to main page >> Profiles written by Robert Abele, Josh Chetwynd, Randee Dawn, Stuart Levine, Rob Owen and Glenn Whipp Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Celebrity Apprentice's George Takei: I Can Change Trump's Position on Gay Marriage

Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan has gone back to her roots - her red roots. Lindsay Lohan's Saturday Night Live scores second highest ratings of the season The 25-year-old stepped out in Beverly Hills on Thursday with long auburn locks. After going blonde for the past several years, Lohan first became famous as a redhead in her earlier films The Parent Trap and Mean Girls. Lindsay Lohan confirms she'll play Elizabeth Taylor in new film The new look may just be the latest step in Lohan's comeback tour. Last weekend she hosted Saturday Night Live and a few days prior, she sat down with Matt Lauer for an in-depth interview. She's also set to play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming film. What do you think of her red 'do?

Thunderbird can be a choose Giustra

VANCOUVER -- Lionsgate founder Frank Giustra is returning for the entertainment biz, developing a significant acquisition of Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films to improve and broaden its TV methods. Although the amount of gold gold coin wasn't revealed on Wednesday, every time they visit the Canadian businessman and philanthropist among Thunderbird's major traders, per the expansion company's co-founders Tim Gamble and Michael Shepard, who work as Boss and leader, correspondingly. "After we expand our business and step-up production, Frank's support guarantees that individuals can maintain our independence and parlay incredible options," Gamble mentioned. Taking a non-traditional approach to rights management, Thunderbird can provide producers distribution advances. "By delivering producers with advances, we're capable of guide them into finance and production options after which be flexible with distribution contracts, which makes way to greater options," mentioned Shepard. Giustra's investment goes a extended way towards acquiring and creating future programming. "I am thrilled to get this acquisition of Thunderbird and admire the success Tim, Michael in addition to their team have accomplished using the organization throughout yesteryear eight years," mentioned Giustra. "Thunderbird will obtain access to sufficient capital to give consideration to as being a prominent entity inside the production and distribution of television programming getting a unique concentrate on rights management. I anticipate moving the business the next step of success, having its independence to make the most of global options." Thunderbird may even soon unveil a completely new title that will better reflect its various methods. It's presently experiencing success having its TV series, "Mr. Youthful," that's been running on Disney XD and was recently gone after a primetime slot. The business also has a 50% stake inside the "Edge Runner" film franchise. A classic investment banker, Giustra setup Lionsgate in 1997 to make use of the growing Vancouver film industry. He offered nearly all his stake six years later. He's presently a board member. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Brave gets a new TV spot

Brave has followed up its recent archery-based trailer with a brand new TV spot, and of all the promotional footage we've seen so far, this is the one that has really got us excited for Pixar's new one.The film tells the story of a rebellious young princess who inadvertently unleashes chaos in the kingdom when she defies convention, and rejects her parents' plans to marry her off to a worthy suitor.Where previous trailers have been slightly mundane, this one is bursting at the seams with lush visuals and rousing "prepare for battle sequences", as well as hinting at the bond between Kelly MacDonald's princess and her parents.Take a look at the new spot, below... This looks much more like a traditional Pixar movie to us, now. Previously we'd seen a few gags and a bit of action, but not much in the way of heart. Call us suckers for an emotive soundtrack, but this one seems much more stirring than anything we've seen previously.Boasting the vocal talents of Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters, Brave opens in the UK on 13 August 2012.

AFTRA Members Approve Network TV Code

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 22, 2012)– The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, AFL-CIO a national union of more than 70,000 performers, recording artists and broadcast professionals today announced that AFTRA members have approved an agreement with the four major television broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox) and other producers on terms for a successor agreement to the AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting, aka, the Front of the Book. AFTRA Members passed the agreement 96% in favor, achieving their primary objective in this negotiation: a 1% increase in employer contributions to the AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds upon ratification, which will bring the total H&R contribution rate to 16.5%. The three-year agreement will run retroactivelyfrom Nov. 16, 2011 through Nov. 15, 2014. Other highlights include: Increase wages by 6% over the term of the agreement (2% each year) for most categories Increase minimum hazard pay for dancers from $80 to $100 per day, and from $100 to $125 per program The $37.50 overtime rate for singers will be paid starting at the 7th instead of the 9th hour Increase the minimum work day for stand-ins who work on primetime variety and award shows, which will increase the minimum daily rate by 20% to 67% Improved contract language to increase equal employment opportunities for union performers, including an agreement to prohibit discrimination based on a member’s gender identity. I am proud our members overwhelmingly voted in favor of this hard-fought contract. Our negotiating committee of rehearsal and background actors, promo announcers, freelance newspersons, stunt performers, singers, dancers and, of course, actors, worked tirelessly to secure increased wages, improved working conditions, and stronger protections for AFTRA members in all categories and across all program formats who work under our largest contract, said AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon. Negotiations beganon Nov. 7, and were held at the offices of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers in Sherman Oaks, Calif. A tentative agreement was reached on Dec. 9, 2011. The AFTRA National Board unanimously approved the agreement on Jan. 28, 2012 and sent it out to the membership for ratification. Ballots were mailed to members on Jan. 30 and were returned Feb. 22. AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth served as Chief Negotiator for the Union, and was assisted by co-negotiators Joan Halpern Weise, AFTRA Assistant National Executive Director of Entertainment Programming, and Stephen Burrow, AFTRA NY Local Executive Director. The Network Code Front of the Book is the Unions largest national collective bargaining agreement and generates more than $250 million a year in member earnings. The Code covers programming in all television day parts (except for scripted primetime programs on the networks and the CW which are covered under the AFTRA Exhibit A contract) and programming produced for digital media. Covered programs include dramas in first-run syndication, morning news shows, talk shows, serials (soap operas), variety, reality, sports, contest programs, award shows and promotional announcements. Current programs covered by this contract include: Good Morning America, The View, The Price is Right, The Young and the Restless, Saturday Night Live, Jeopardy, Dancing with the Stars, Late Show with David Letterman, The Voice, Amazing Race, Deal or No Deal, The Tonight Show and American Idol, among many others.

Discovery ink deal with Colombia gov't

Discovery Communications has forged a co-production partnership with Colombia's Secretary of condition for this and Communications (TIC) to produce content for adding to Colombia additionally to advertise and spur television production training programs within the u . s . states.Multiple-year alliance might be the very first media partnership for your Colombian government together with an initial for Discovery in South Usa. Discovery has inked similar initiatives elsewhere, the newest, named "China Imagica," was with China's Condition Council Information Office this season to co produce docus featuring the singular areas of China for worldwide auds.Latest pact boosts numerous queries about the talking about of costs and revenues, that the Discovery representative wasn't at liberty to talk about.Development expects to tap local talent including producers, authors, crew etc. It is also opened up up a place of work inside the Colombian capital of Bogota, which causes it to be its fourth in the region after Buenos Aires, Sao Paolo and Mexico City.While no specific projects have yet been introduced, the primary mandate is always to create documentaries about Colombia across non-fiction genres, including engineering, science, natural background analysis.An advisory board of Colombian and worldwide experts activly works to make certain the subjects selected attracts local additionally to worldwide auds. The partners be ready to bring their first co-production to Discovery and Colombian public TV this year.Development follows a string of media businesses that have setup shop within the u . s . states such as the new the new sony Pictures Television, NBCU's Telemundo and Fox. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

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Mary Tyler Moore: Idol of capri to acting icon

Mary Tyler Moore and Dick van Dyke on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'Mary Tyler Moore has spoken at many panels to offer awareness on diabetes, from which she has long suffered. There have been few TV actresses who have been beloved as Mary Tyler Moore, who played a writer at a Minneapolis news station in her self-titled '70s CBS comedy. 'Ordinary People'When Brooklyn-born Mary Tyler Moore took tap, ballet and modern jazz classes as a young girl, a career in dancing was the goal.Though her legacy would be in acting, what signifies her greatest roles very much relates to the dancer's ability to know when to shine with a partner -- as one half of the warmly funny Petrie couple on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" -- and when to bravely go solo, as she did as groundbreakingly independent Mary Richards on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."The Screen Actors Guild's latest Life Achievement Award honoree remembers what dancing first taught her, though, about the profession she would ultimately go into: "It taught me to be relaxed about myself and forget myself," reflects Moore. "which is the essence of acting."Another lesson? "Do it better next time," she says, laughing.Her career is practically a testament to that credo. She started out in commercials in the 1950s, dancing across the screen as an appliance mascot -- the Happy Hotpoint girl -- but hoping for something more. "You keep trying, and believe that it's not forever," she says.If conquering show business comes in bits and pieces, Moore's breakthrough role seemed to exemplify that, literally. As the sexy telephone operator on "Richard Diamond, Private Detective," only her voice, legs, and eyes were featured."It certainly caught the audience's attention," says Moore.It wasn't long before Carl Reiner picked Moore to play housewife Laura Petrie, which she turned into an especially vivacious version of the sitcom spouse: caring, opinionated and occasionally a crying mess.Moore parses her gift for comedically decorum-bursting tears -- whether a neurotic Laura meltdown or a Mary Richards stress-filled outburst -- this way: "Let those awful gurgles happen, and let yourself not be able to finish the sentence because you've run out of breath from trying so hard to be real. Just try to remember the last time you cried as an adult."She also made capri pants wildly popular. But as Moore points out, they started out as an acting choice."Every housewife on television wore these floral frocks, with little bowties around the waist," she remembers. "I want to do what I do in real life, what my friends do, and that's be a realistic wife who wears pants and doesn't care how she looks."Moore's Emmy-winning turn as Laura Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" was so culturally imprinted that when "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was being developed in 1969 through her just-formed company MTM Enterprises, it was determined that the character of new-to-Minneapolis, single Mary Richards couldn't be divorced. (Imagined average viewer: "You mean she left that lovely Dick Van Dyke?")What emerged, though, over the seven-year-run of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was a television persona every bit as memorable as her '60s portrayal of domestic bliss: an independent woman on her own, motivated by work, supported by female friends and a peer of the men in her life rather than a romantic object.TV news producer Mary Richards wasn't necessarily the perfect modern woman, but her struggles and triumphs meant something to female viewers, and they often let Moore know."I still hear it," says Moore, who won her second Emmy for her groundbreaking self-titled show and saw a bronze statue of the character's iconic opening-credits hat toss erected in Minneapolis. "I hear, 'You made me feel that there was hope for me to be successful.'?"There was still another facet to her acting abilities to show the public, however, and that came when Robert Redford cast her as brittle, grief-paralyzed and seemingly unconscionable mother Beth Conrad in the 1980 film "Ordinary People." The performance earned her an Oscar nomination and a decided change in people's reactions to her on the street."If I would run into somebody, they would rush over, then you could see them almost take a few steps back, as if they were scared," says Moore, laughing. "It's one of the highpoints of my career, my recognizing that I did perhaps have some talent."Moore has also used her celebrity to raise awareness about diabetes, a condition she's dealt with for over 40 years."I've been one of the lucky ones," she says of her health. "But to be able to talk to kids, to tell them not to lose hope, not to assume the worst about yourself, that gives me a wonderful feeling. I know how much it would have meant to me if there had been someone like me talking to them."Colleagues shine light on Moore"I had heard that when they were casting 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' it was suggested that they contact the gal who supplied the legs on 'Richard Diamond, Private Detective.' They brought her in and, ever since then, she has proved to the world that the legs are only the beginning of an enormous talent that rises to her beautiful lips and her golden voice." -- Ed Asner"Mary and I were close friends even before 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' ever happened. My beloved husband, Allen Ludden, and Mary's then-husband, Grant Tinker, were best friends. In fact, Mary and Grant were the first of Allen's friends he took me to meet when we started going together. He and I were in the original 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' pilot audience with our fingers and toes tightly crossed. It worked obviously. My first memory of working with Mary was the way she captured any scene she was in, no matter what the dialogue was. She could say, 'Won't you sit down,' and the scene was hers. It has been that way ever since. Needless to say, we still love each other with all our hearts."-- Betty White"Mary's talent and sense of humor come from a place of compassion, courage and understanding. She deserves every honor that comes her way." -- Dick Van Dyke"Not one but two major TV shows owe a debt of gratitude to Mary Tyler Moore and her extraordinary talents. She can do it all: act, sing, dance, and melt the hardest of hearts. I salute you, Mary, and I will continue saluting you."-- Carl ReinerSAG AWARDS 2012Idol of capri to acting icon | Howard talks up AFTRA merger | Acad, SAG share same voter pool | Partygoers relax, revel after the show | Stunts given due | Brisk pace gives winners last word | Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Helmers go first

Elizabeth Banks and Sarah ChalkePic's Genesis Rodriguez with Summit's Take advantage of Friedman Mike Worthington and Asger LethElizabeth Banks felt no fear at Monday's preem in the Chinese for "Guy on the Ledge." Filming the Summit thriller seemed to be fairly terror free -- despite a lot of the experience happening at 21 tales up in midtown Manhattan."I am a thrill seeker and so i anticipate such things as high cliff diving and also the curler coasters at Cedar plank Reason for Sandusky, Ohio," Banks noted. "I loved doing the ledge moments, but we did need to take a rest every 45 minutes approximately. You receive totally exhausted."Asger Leth remembered the ledge moments needed that seven blocks all around the Roosevelt Hotel needed to be closed lower for that shoot, forcing the development to shoot only on weekends. "We began around the ledge on the very first day of shooting, I went around the ledge first because I could not request the stars to get it done basically did not get it done myself," stated Leth.

Large prize, diverse program pull in bizzers

'Avalon'The opening film as of this year's edition in the Goteborg fest is "Avalon" from Swedish helmer Axel Petersen, a dark tale of techniques fast things goes wrong when fate takes a turn for your worse.The film, which acquired professionals award at Toronto last September, is most likely the eight Scandinavian and Nordic Films competing for your Dragon Award."Avalon" notifies the story of Janne, a classic club promoter whose ambitious expects to show his existence around by opening a distinctive nightclub fail carrying out a terrible accident that he's responsible. His progressively desperate attempts to extricate themselves only exacerbate his volitile manner.The $140,000 award -- Goteborg's premier prize -- was elevated tenfold a year ago, reflecting the worth the festival places on getting in top-quality regional film and marketing talent.Past individuals who win include Lisa Aschan, whose considerably acclaimed study on the strange relationship between two teenage women, "She Apes," had its world premiere in Goteborg before becoming effective at other fests and "Let the most appropriate one In," the paranormal thriller that put the spotlight on helmer Tomas Alfredson -- whose interpretation of John le Carre's "Mess, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" has furthermore been worldwide popular.Large prize purse guarantees that core competition programs are very triggered.Fest sidebars that capture the artistic or political zeitgeist are really hits with auds. This year they add a focus on Chinese documentaries, presented in colaboration using the Rotterdam Film Festival it'll include talks by a few Chinese documentary filmmakers in what it's prefer to utilize film in China.Gleam seminar on Danish film. "The ultimate few years are actually great for Danish documentary films." states artistic director Marit Kapla. "It's in documentaries much creative energy is targeted.In . The seminar may even have a look at how Danish documentary company company directors are crossing to movies.Fest Traveler: Goteburg Film Festival A 'dragon' getting a high fest too Large prize, diverse program pull in bizzers Arab spring in Sweden Publish and vfx thrive in northern places Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

ABC lays off 'Work it'

'Work It'ABC has dropped controversial and critically panned sitcom ''Work It'' from its schedule after two airings.This past Tuesday, ''Work It'' drew a 1.6 rating and 5 share among those 18-49 and 4.8 million viewers overall, approximately a 30% drop from its ''Last Man Standing'' lead-in and a 20% drop from the previous week. ''Work It'' had also been assailed on its content on multiple fronts, including those who felt it was insensitive to the transgender community."While many of ABC's positive and groundbreaking portrayals of LGBT people have been critical and popular successes, the public had little interest in this outdated show," GLAAD senior program and communications director Herndon Graddick said. "As a result of this campaign, an important dialogue has been started in Hollywood and mainstream media about the real discrimination faced by transgender people today."Women's advocacy groups and members of the Puerto Rican community have also criticized the show's premise and jokes.ABC will air ''Last Man Standing'' repeats in the 8:30 p.m. Tuesday timeslot for the time being. Veteran comedy ''Cougar Town'' remains on the Alphabet net bench waiting to return to the network's lineup.''Work It'' is the second new show to meet the axe after failing to hold the ''Standing'' aud. ''Man Up'' lasted eight episodes from October through December, also drawing 4.8 million viewers overall for its final episode (Dec. 6). Exec produced by Andrew Reich and Ted Cohen (''Friends,'' ''Rules of Engagement''), ''Work It'' was produced by Bonanza Prods. in association with Summer School Prods. and Warner Bros. Television. Ben Koldyke and Amaury Nolasco starred. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Changes afoot for polarizing piracy bill

The major sponsor of the Senate's version of controversial anti-piracy legislation said that changes are afoot, perhaps to one of the bill's most controversial provisions to block the domain names of sites dedicated to trafficking in infringing movies, TV shows and music. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) said that he is proposing more study of a provision of the Protect IP Act that would enable authorities to obtain a court order to get Internet service providers to use the domain name system to prevent access to so-called foreign "rogue" websites. "I remain confident that the ISPs -- including the cable industry, which is the largest association of ISPs -- would not support the legislation if its enactment created the problems that opponents of this provision suggest," he said in a statement. "Nonetheless, this is in fact a highly technical issue, and I am prepared to recommend we give it more study before implementing it." Leahy said that he and other co-sponsors "continue to hear" concerns about the provision from engineers, human rights groups, and others, that he has heard from his own constituents. Supporters had seen the provision as a major tool to curbing foreign websites that operate outside the jurisdiction of U.S. courts yet pose some of the greatest problems with piracy. Michael O'Leary, senior executive vice president for global policy and external affairs for the MPAA, said that Leahy's leadership "will forge an even broader consensus for this bill." But he added, "We are confident that any close examination of DNS screening will demonstrate that contrary to the claims of some critics, it will not break the Internet." The Protect IP Act is scheduled for a cloture vote in the Senate when it returns to session, allowing it to get to the floor. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), one of the bill's chief opponents, has vowed a filibuster. Wyden said that it was "welcome news" that supporters "are finally accepting that it contains major flaws." But he said that beyond the domain name provisions, the bill "still establishes a censorship regime that threatens speech, innovation, and the future of an American economy." He signalled that he still planned to try to block the legislation. The legislation has a list of 40 co-sponsors in the Senate, and a companion bill in the House, the Stop Online Piracy Act, is expected to pass the Judiciary Committee. And while the list of bipartisan supporters is met by a number of opponents from both parties, critics of the legislation have been successful in sounding the alarm. In the past copyright legislation has not generated much attention outside affected industries, but news of the bills have been via social media and the sites themselves, most often in opposition. Wikipedia said that it is considering a "blackout" to protest the proposed legislation, and other sites reportedly are considering the same. An industry rep told Variety that some Senate staffers say their offices are being flooded with emails in opposition, to the point where the legislation has become the No. 1 issue they are hearing about this week. Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Assn., wrote an op-ed timed to the Consumer Electronics Show charging that the legislation is the result of "copyright extremists" with huge resources to influence the legislative process. Markham Erickson, executive director of the NetCoalition, a group that includes Google and other Internet companies, said that Congress has yet to consider the impact that the complex legislation will have on cybersecurity. Champions of the legislation, however, complain that it has been unfairly attacked as "breaking the Internet," even though it is aimed not at user-generated sites like YouTube but ventures that have the clear purpose of trafficking in pirated content. In the works are ad spots to run on TV in the districts of key supporters of the legislation. "The rhetoric is so divorced from reality," O'Leary said in an interview. "The truth is you can scare people and push 'send' pretty easily." Contact Ted Johnson at ted.johnson@variety.com

Disney Gearing Up Hovercar Again

Superman Returns' Dan Harris scriptingThe trend for turning to young adult novels as likely source material for the hungry development machine shows no sign of abating with Disney thrusting a version of Matthew Riley's Hover Car Racer back into active development and hiring X2 / Superman Returns writer Dan Harris to craft the script.Simply titled Hovercar, the film version will still follow young hero Jason Chaser who enters an international school that trains up drivers for futuristic hover car races. Good thing his surname wasn't Slug Waste Cleaner Smith, then...It's not the first time that the Mouse House has attempted to shove Riley's book through the development process: it snapped up the rights back in 2004 and several writers, including David DiGilio, John Sayles and Blaise Hemingway have taken a whack at the script. Now the Disney team will be hoping Harris is the man to make it work with I Am Number Four co-writers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough on hand to oversee things as producers.There's no word on a director or any cast yet, but those will slot into place assuming the script is up to snuff...

McKenzie Westmore isn't just a significant Face Off Host

McKenzie Westmore Since the daughter of award-winning The Exorcist: Generation X makeup artist Michael Westmore, cleaning cleaning soap vet McKenzie Westmore produces a perfect host of Syfy's eye-popping competition, Face Off, which starts round 2 tonight at 10/9c. Because she didn't just develop inside the biz, she also arrived at experiment within it! TV Guide Magazine: OK, the opener is actually good!Westmore: I realize, right? I am dying to find out more footage. I am chomping within the bit with [production], like please throw us a bone! TV Guide Magazine: The talent these makeup artists exhibit inside the premiere's Wizard of Oz challenge is dazzling.Westmore: I didn't be familiar with background on many of them, to start to see the finished products? I used to be amazed with the equality of talent incorporated within this. This season's likely to be tough because you will never select a front-runner. TV Guide Magazine: And as opposed to some reality shows, the idol idol judges are legit, too.Westmore: And they're current! Glenn Hetrick has labored with Rhianna, Ve Neill just finished The Hunger Games and Patrick Tatopolous is coming initially from off [the remake of] Total Recall which is pointing something this summer season. The legal right to judge will there be. TV Guide Magazine: Did your father use you want one if you were a young child?Westmore: Oh God, did he! [Laughs] I am unable to inform you the amount of occasions I used to be his experimentation. It's a part of what my family members is. I wasn't only the model, I obtained being hands-on. The Cardassians on The Exorcist: TNG? I used to be instrumental in aiding design people. That's something nobody knows. TV Guide Magazine: So hosting a show similar to this is suitable within your wheelhouse.Westmore: It's my job to had such respect for my family members, nevertheless it wasn't until this show showed up that we recognized this is where I must be. It's my legacy and If only to see it keep on. TV Guide Magazine: Its probable you've known the crazy effects if you were on Passions.Westmore: I'd a great deal respect that they have to do as well as the time crunches. Because i had been really the only cleaning cleaning soap that did have prosthetic work...and so they understood they may throw me straight into that. After they switched my character in to a guy around the program, I used to be like, "This can be awesome!" TV Guide Magazine: Will you have a favorite artist using this season up to now?Westmore: It truly is such a game title title of "who's next?" The talent pool is actually fantastic. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

CBS Boss Downplays Controversies on 2 Broke Women, Talk and Person of great interest

Kat Dennings "We'd an incredible year, an extraordinary year," CBS Entertainment Leader Nina Tassler told reporters in the Television Experts Association winter TV previews Wednesday. But regardless of the network's success - it's no. one in both total audiences as well as in the grown ups 18-49 demographic with the first half of year and effectively relaunched 2 . 5 Males - CBS has produced a little of debate with shows including 2 Broke Women and also the Talk.Obtain the scoop around the midseason must-see new showsThe greatest critical complaint about breakout hit comedy 2 Broke Women may be the show's sometimes offensive humor and it is broad racial stereotyping from the figures Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Janet Behrs) use in the diner. Tassler lined in the outcry towards the freshness from the show."Like every in our new shows, you need to do have a take a step back and also you allow them to understand,Inch Tassler stated. "Our large hits... once they first began, you've multiple figures to service. You need to make certain the crowd has time to find the concept, obtain the emotional arc and extremely build relationships the associations. After which with time you build out and dimensionalize another supporting figures. "Tassler added that nobody demographic has been selected on. "[The show] is definitely an equal-chance offender. Everyone will get digs," Tassler stated. "Our comments and dialogue with [creator Michael Patrick King], is, yes, still dimensionalize, continue to obtain more specific, still build [the figures] out. Our history shows we understand how to build comedy hits... and we'll continue doing by using 2 Broke Women."Tassler seemed to be requested concerning the transformed selection around the panel from the Talk, which didn't bring original co-hosts Carol Robinson Peete and Leah Remini back for any second season.Tassler didn't address more knowledge about your decision, but in comparison it to altering the cast on any scripted show. "Any show in the first season experiences multiple changes," Tassler stated. "Ultimately, i was searching in a dynamic, for any quality within the relationship along with a quality within the commentary. This content from the show has transformed and also the audience is reacting to that particular,Inch Tassler ongoing. "The most crucial factor may be the content. It is important that the subjects are relevant which the discussion stays spirited which there's great chemistry involving the hosts."Have more scoop from TCAFinally, Tassler addressed Taraji P. Henson's role on Person of great interest, which Tassler stated the network felt was initially too peripheral within the overall story from the show. "We requested if [the producers] were available to getting Carter in to the super hero cave, for a moment,Inch Tassler stated. "It had been an agenda they'd in position, but more toward the finish of year. We requested them when they were available to moving that up. We felt which was a real key component to letting the show build and expand. Between your brains of Finch and also the brawn of Reese, we're feeling the Carter character adds one's heart element. Artistically, they have got the best dynamic in position and that we have high wants the show."A couple of other highlights from Tassler's executive session: The Great Wife is within a great put on Sundays. "The show feels as though a much better fit on Sunday evening," Tassler stated. "We are thrilled using the critical response and also the honours and also the attention the show will get. More to the point, the crowd that does watch the show is extremely trendy, very female and they are very engaged. We're feeling it had been an excellent move."So how exactly does NCIS, now in the ninth season, remain this type of rankings giant? "It is constantly on the evolve," Tassler stated. "I do not think a show ever takes itself as a given. They are individuals who arrived at work very committed. I seem like they've really accomplished an excellent balance in tone [and] style. Getting a show that's mature and is constantly on the build audience even just in its old age is proof of the writing from the show. They provide the fans what they need.InchHave more of present day latest newsWhat was that people learned about a brand new cop drama known as New york city 22? Don't worry, Tassler stated the show continues to be coming, although not until late spring. "Area of the reason it's later within the months are we'd a really effective fall," Tassler stated. "As audiences keep growing for that shows we released this fall, you want to make certain we fortify the crowd. [We would like] to make certain we still offer the new shows after which give its very own special launch later early in the year, using basketball like a platform to produce it."Can any show find success within the publish-Large Bang Theory timeslot? Regardless of the problems both $#*! My Father States and just how to become a Gentleman have experienced for the reason that slot, Tassler remains devoted to getting a compatibleshow. "Large Bang is really a monster hit," she stated. "When you are carrying out a reveal that has that loyal followers and rankings as huge as Large Bang has, it might take time for you to find its right companion. We are devoted to doing the work and we'll make it happen eventually."Would CBS dip its toes in to the musical waters? In line with the success of Glee and NBC's starting of Smash, is CBS interesting in getting some singing and dancing to the air? "Considering development for all of us in to the fall, we have got a bit of really unique, clever ideas - some with music, some not," Tassler stated, observing her passion for musical theater. "But what's most significant is ... as systems we still explore, expand and check out something totally new but continually be very sincere of audience and our concentrate on ensuring we fortify the present hits and make new hits each season."

Handlers: Composer agents and managers

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TNT will resurrect 'Dallas' having a couple of of the original stars. Historys 'Cajun Pawn Stars.'Discoverys 'Bering Sea Gold.' With 2011 inside the books, cablers want ahead. Mining the next "Falling Skies" or "Teen Mother 2" -- impressive scripted and reality skeins, correspondingly, that opened up a year ago -- remains a No. 1 priority.This can be a have a look in a couple of from the key newcomer series available by cable nets over the following 12 several days:A&EWith Westerns resurgent, A&E jumps aboard with "Longmire." Professional produced by, among others, "The Closer" team of Greer Shephard and Michael Robin and starring Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff and Lou Gem Phillips, "Longmire" will use end up being the net's third effective scripted series, following "The Glades" and "Breakout Nobleman."AMCAMC will probably be focusing lots of its efforts on reality inside the year. Author-director Kevin Cruz will premiere his "Comic Males" in February, and "The Pitch" -- an authentic-existence "Mad Males" through which agencies compete to promote and pitch their wares to media shops -- will arrive sometime in the year.BravoTrying to keep their hands on its "Top Chef" aud, Bravo premieres "Around the globe in 80 Plates" -- the network's foodie version of "The Astounding Race." Chefs will test their capabilities in most likely probably the most challenging restaurants all over the world.Laughter Central"The Nick Show Kroll"will focus on sketch material, with Kroll -- an ordinary on FX's "The League" and HBO's toon "The Existence and Occasions of Tim" -- playing numerous crass figures. Also coming initially from from Comedy Central is certainly an untitled two-guy sketch show from "Mad TV" alums Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele.DiscoveryNet brings some reality shows for the fold: "Bering Sea Gold," where salty figures look for treasures, and "Frozen Planet," an in-depth have a look at Earth's polar regions. Seven-part series will probably be read by Alec Baldwin.HistoryWhile History includes a few new reality series coming -- "Cajun Pawn Stars," "Full Metal Jousting" and "Mudcats" -- network topper Nancy Dubuc is developing a bold move by shifting into scripted fare with miniseries "The Hatfields and McCoys." Starring Kevin Costner, Forces Boothe and Bill Paxton, "Hatfields" is really a large litmus test for your surging internet.FXFeeling buoyed through the wealth of toon "Archer," Foreign exchange returns for the animated fold with "Not being watched.Inch Series, about some teenage boys trying to complete what's right without any parental guidance, arises from the authors in the net's extended-running comedy "It Definitely Is Sunny in Philadelphia."HBOOn the drama side, Cinemax has arranged numerous high-powered authors, with David Milch penning equine-racing skein "Luck" and Aaron Sorkin examining the personas who toil inside a politically centric cabler in "The Newsroom." Half-hour laffers "Women" -- from author, director and actress Lena Dunham -- and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' "Veep" will use fill the comedy void left with the recently canceled "Hung," "Bored to Dying" and "Making It in the united states.InchLifetimeTelepic "The Client List" will be the backdoor pilot for just about any series, as well as the femme-focused internet could really take advantage of the breakout hit. Internet is wanting "Ghost Whisperer" star Jennifer Love Hewitt retains enough attract bring new, youthful audiences for the fighting cabler.MTVWill auds who may be tiring on "Jersey Shoreline" antics stay updated to spinoffs starring Pauly D, Snooki and JWoww? MTV is betting about it which is at the same time wanting "The Most Effective My Pants Back," which opened up following a "Video Music Honours," and U.K. import "The Inbetweeners" might boost the scripted bar for 2012.ShowtimeHaving acquired with 2011 newcomer series "Homeland," the pay cabler would happily see new Don Cheadle laffer "House of Lies" generate numerous so great will too. Reality series "Inside Comedy," through which David Steinberg sits and chats with masters in the genre, looks to own great potential.StarzStarz developed a large wager on "Boss," creating a couple-season order before it even launched, now the Chris Albrecht-introduced internet has high wants "Miracle City" too. Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan just like a hotel owner with ties for the mob, the series is produced by Starz -- unlike "Boss," that's from Lionsgate -- meaning "Magic's" failure or success will probably be elevated bigtime.SundanceThe first wholly possessed scripted series inside the net's history, "Rectify" originates from creator-author Ray McKinnon (recognized for his roles on "Deadwood" and "Sons of Anarchy"). The six-episode series examines the presence of the man released after serving 19 years on Georgia's dying row, and also the assimilation into society whilst some still believe he's guilty.TBSNo internet may be in will require popular than fighting The very best spinner's, which is wanting "The Wedding Band" may stem the viewer erosion. Skein, about several males who use escape the stress of existence by acquiring instruments, stars John Austin Eco-friendly and "Lost" vet Harold Perrineau.TLCThis year is really a busy one at TLC, having a slew of programs on tap. A docuseries on Niecy Nash will generate some mind lines, and there's also an U.S. adaptation of "My Large Body body fat Gypsy Wedding," the Southwest Airline carriers skein "Rapidly" and "Randy can provide relief,Inch about bridal guru Randy Fenoli.TNTNobody will probably be asking who shot J.R. this time around around around, but Ray Hagman will probably be co-starring inside the Turner net's refurbished and anticipated "Dallas," which will premiere in summer season. Other scripted series beginners are "Perception," through which Eric McCormack plays an eccentric neuroscientist, and "The Closer" spinoff "Major Crimes," starring Mary McConnell. Whether it's a large year for TNT, that's searching to develop by having an already-strong scripted slate.USAThe No. 1 entertainment cabler has high anticipation for buddy cop dramedy "Common Law," the internet gone after summer season in the planned debut within the month of the month of january. Together with a big change to comedy and the simple truth is also inside the works, getting a Nathan Lane starrer from creator Doug McGrath and "Paging Dr. Freed" vulnerable to debut later this year. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com