extensive and widely appealing line-up of original programming yet," said
Dave Mace, Senior Vice President, Programming, Logo. "We've had
tremendous success since our launch in 2005 connecting with our LGBT viewers
and their interests. With these new projects, we're deepening that connection
while also expanding our voice to include the LGBT community's families and
friends.
We're presenting more opportunities for gays and lesbians to watch
meaningful and entertaining programming together with their family members,
gay or straight."
Details on greenlights follow:
"THE ROBERT VERDI SHOW STARRING ROBERT VERDI" (8 Episodes – 30 Minutes)
Premieres Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Robert Verdi is renowned as a self-made entertainment conglomerate and
"stylist to the stars." Logo will follow the hilarious Robert Verdi and his creative
team as they try to take over pop culture one party, product and outfit at a
time. Each episode of the new reality-comedy series focuses on Verdi
balancing the day-to-day antics of his hectic creative services business with
the serious pursuit of his completely insane and over-the-top dreams, such as
getting his own TV channel, his own magazine and his very own ice cream.
"The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi," is Executive Produced by
Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh and Jo Honig for True Entertainment.
"RUPAUL'S DRAG U" (8 Episodes – 60 Minutes) Premieres July 2010
"RuPaul's Drag U" is a series where everyday women compete in a series of
challenges to unleash their inner diva. Hosted by RuPaul and a team of drag
queen instructors, "Drag U" is a spin-off of the breakout hit series "RuPaul's Drag
Race."
Dave Mace, Senior Vice President, Programming, Logo. "We've had
tremendous success since our launch in 2005 connecting with our LGBT viewers
and their interests. With these new projects, we're deepening that connection
while also expanding our voice to include the LGBT community's families and
friends.
We're presenting more opportunities for gays and lesbians to watch
meaningful and entertaining programming together with their family members,
gay or straight."
Details on greenlights follow:
"THE ROBERT VERDI SHOW STARRING ROBERT VERDI" (8 Episodes – 30 Minutes)
Premieres Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Robert Verdi is renowned as a self-made entertainment conglomerate and
"stylist to the stars." Logo will follow the hilarious Robert Verdi and his creative
team as they try to take over pop culture one party, product and outfit at a
time. Each episode of the new reality-comedy series focuses on Verdi
balancing the day-to-day antics of his hectic creative services business with
the serious pursuit of his completely insane and over-the-top dreams, such as
getting his own TV channel, his own magazine and his very own ice cream.
"The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi," is Executive Produced by
Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh and Jo Honig for True Entertainment.
"RUPAUL'S DRAG U" (8 Episodes – 60 Minutes) Premieres July 2010
"RuPaul's Drag U" is a series where everyday women compete in a series of
challenges to unleash their inner diva. Hosted by RuPaul and a team of drag
queen instructors, "Drag U" is a spin-off of the breakout hit series "RuPaul's Drag
Race."
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Logo Greenlights Four New Series for 2010
Including 'The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi,'
'RuPaul's Drag U,' 'The Arrangement' and the Already
Notorious Project 'Kept'
LOGO ALSO ORDERS NEW EPISODES OF SERIES "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE," "THE BIG GAY
SKETCH SHOW," "EXES & OHS," AND CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED "REAL MOMENTUM"
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Logo, the entertainment network for gays and their families and friends, from
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is aggressively setting its
original programming course for 2010.
Logo, available in 45 million homes, announced today a number of original
series greenlights and pick-ups, building off of the momentum of its most
successful series launch yet with "RuPaul's Drag Race" and the network's
partnership with sister MTV Networks service Comedy Central on the
production of the third season of the "The Sarah Silverman Program." Based on
its widespread popularity and critical acclaim, Logo has already picked up a
Logo Greenlights Four New Series for 2010
Including 'The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi,'
'RuPaul's Drag U,' 'The Arrangement' and the Already
Notorious Project 'Kept'
LOGO ALSO ORDERS NEW EPISODES OF SERIES "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE," "THE BIG GAY
SKETCH SHOW," "EXES & OHS," AND CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED "REAL MOMENTUM"
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Logo, the entertainment network for gays and their families and friends, from
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is aggressively setting its
original programming course for 2010.
Logo, available in 45 million homes, announced today a number of original
series greenlights and pick-ups, building off of the momentum of its most
successful series launch yet with "RuPaul's Drag Race" and the network's
partnership with sister MTV Networks service Comedy Central on the
production of the third season of the "The Sarah Silverman Program." Based on
its widespread popularity and critical acclaim, Logo has already picked up a
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Produced by World of Wonder which has created a number of hit series
including "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," "Million Dollar Listing,"
"Fantasia For Real" (premiering on VH1 in January), and "RuPaul's Drag Race."
"THE ARRANGEMENT" (8 Episodes – 60 Minutes) Premieres October 2010
"The Arrangement" is a competition series that takes the art of floral design to
the extreme. The show pits talented floral designers against each other in a
series of over-the-top challenges – indoors and out – that force them to flex
their creative muscles and show off some real flower power with blooms,
plants and gardens.
Produced by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey and Tom Campbell for World of
Wonder (credits above) & Joe del Hierro and David Stanley for Oh, Really!
Productions ("The Big Gay Sketch Show" and "Transamerican Love Story").
"KEPT" (8 Episodes) Premieres October 2010
Logo's much-buzzed-about original docu-series delves into the privileged lives
of New York City's real gay homemakers and socialites. Follow the friendships,
rivalries and aspirations of the Big Apple's elite 'kept' men, and some who
aspire to be kept, and discover the astonishing realities about all the things
money can – and can't – buy.
Executive Producers are Steven Weinstock and Glenda Hersh for True
Entertainment.
Returning series include:
"RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE" (Returning Series, 12 Episodes – 1 Hour) Premieres
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
America's guiltiest pleasure "RuPaul's Drag Race" made history as it premiered
including "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," "Million Dollar Listing,"
"Fantasia For Real" (premiering on VH1 in January), and "RuPaul's Drag Race."
"THE ARRANGEMENT" (8 Episodes – 60 Minutes) Premieres October 2010
"The Arrangement" is a competition series that takes the art of floral design to
the extreme. The show pits talented floral designers against each other in a
series of over-the-top challenges – indoors and out – that force them to flex
their creative muscles and show off some real flower power with blooms,
plants and gardens.
Produced by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey and Tom Campbell for World of
Wonder (credits above) & Joe del Hierro and David Stanley for Oh, Really!
Productions ("The Big Gay Sketch Show" and "Transamerican Love Story").
"KEPT" (8 Episodes) Premieres October 2010
Logo's much-buzzed-about original docu-series delves into the privileged lives
of New York City's real gay homemakers and socialites. Follow the friendships,
rivalries and aspirations of the Big Apple's elite 'kept' men, and some who
aspire to be kept, and discover the astonishing realities about all the things
money can – and can't – buy.
Executive Producers are Steven Weinstock and Glenda Hersh for True
Entertainment.
Returning series include:
"RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE" (Returning Series, 12 Episodes – 1 Hour) Premieres
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
America's guiltiest pleasure "RuPaul's Drag Race" made history as it premiered
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as the first-ever reality television show featuring drag queens. And on the heels
of its most successful series launch yet, Logo has ordered a second season of its
original competitive series. RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, has
pushed the boundaries of popular culture on an international level and will be
back to search the country for another drag queen superstar in the making.
On the first season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," thousands applied but only 9 of the
nation's hottest, most glamorous drag queens were chosen to fight for the title
of America's next drag queen superstar. Now a new batch of drag performers
will have an opportunity to fill RuPaul's high heels when he proclaims,
"Gentlemen, start your engines. May the best woman win!"
While "RuPaul's Drag Race" took a look at the outrageous world of drag, it also
revealed the courage, perseverance and humanity of men who have
overcome and endured the hardships of a masculine dominated society that
mocks and makes fun of men who act like women. Not only did viewers get a
bird's eye view of what it takes for these chameleons to transform themselves
but were also able take away the secrets of the artistry of drag. This second
edition will reflect the same hallmarks as well as the now classic "lip synch for
your life" segment.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" is produced by World of Wonder Productions with Fenton
Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and RuPaul Charles serving as Executive
Producers and Chris McKim as Co-Executive Producer.
"EXES & OHS" (Returning Series, 8 Episodes – 30 Minutes) Premieres Summer 2010
Everyone's favorite hapless lesbian heroine Jennifer (Michelle Paradise) returns
for a second season to search for Ms. Right while attempting to follow the
"rules" of lesbian life, love and friendship. Produced by E1 Entertainment, "Exes &
Ohs" is the first-ever scripted lesbian comedy series for basic cable.
The eight-episode half-hour scripted series, based on the short film "The Ten
of its most successful series launch yet, Logo has ordered a second season of its
original competitive series. RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, has
pushed the boundaries of popular culture on an international level and will be
back to search the country for another drag queen superstar in the making.
On the first season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," thousands applied but only 9 of the
nation's hottest, most glamorous drag queens were chosen to fight for the title
of America's next drag queen superstar. Now a new batch of drag performers
will have an opportunity to fill RuPaul's high heels when he proclaims,
"Gentlemen, start your engines. May the best woman win!"
While "RuPaul's Drag Race" took a look at the outrageous world of drag, it also
revealed the courage, perseverance and humanity of men who have
overcome and endured the hardships of a masculine dominated society that
mocks and makes fun of men who act like women. Not only did viewers get a
bird's eye view of what it takes for these chameleons to transform themselves
but were also able take away the secrets of the artistry of drag. This second
edition will reflect the same hallmarks as well as the now classic "lip synch for
your life" segment.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" is produced by World of Wonder Productions with Fenton
Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and RuPaul Charles serving as Executive
Producers and Chris McKim as Co-Executive Producer.
"EXES & OHS" (Returning Series, 8 Episodes – 30 Minutes) Premieres Summer 2010
Everyone's favorite hapless lesbian heroine Jennifer (Michelle Paradise) returns
for a second season to search for Ms. Right while attempting to follow the
"rules" of lesbian life, love and friendship. Produced by E1 Entertainment, "Exes &
Ohs" is the first-ever scripted lesbian comedy series for basic cable.
The eight-episode half-hour scripted series, based on the short film "The Ten
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Rules: A Lesbian Survival Guide," picks up from the last season with the quirky
Jennifer trying to balance her new relationship while attempting to become a
respected filmmaker with her new documentary. The adventures of her best
friends also continue as couple, Chris (Megan Cavanagh) and Kris (Angela
Featherstone) deal with the anxieties and joys of pregnancy, while Jennifer's
former-girlfriend-now-best-friend, Sam (Marnie Alton), continues to conquer
the world of real estate and her commitment-phobic ways.
As these friends navigate through their lives, a new girl in town, Devin (Jennifer
Spence), begins to mix things up. As the audience jumps in and out of Jennifer's
highly imaginative mind, new twists and turns will arise as this group of friends
faces sperm donors, lesbian speed-dating and (gasp!) a sex scandal leading to
the ultimate question: What now?
"Exes & Ohs" is Executive Produced by Lael McCall of Principia Productions,
Noreen Halpern and John Morayniss of E1 Entertainment and by Michelle
Paradise, Lee Friedlander and Billy Grundfest. Series is also scheduled to air on
Super Channel and Showcase in Canada.
"BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE" (Returning Series, 6 episodes – 30 Minutes) Premieres June
2010
Inspired by the eccentric childhood of style guru Simon Doonan, growing up in
the suburbs of working class Reading in England, the critically-acclaimed series
first aired in the UK on the BBC last fall and is executive produced by Jon
Plowman ("Absolutely Fabulous"). The cast includes Olivia Colman ("That
Mitchell and Webb Look"), Meera Syal, Aidan McArdle and Samuel Barnett
("The History Boys"). It also brings together youngsters Luke Ward-Wilkinson and
Layton Williams who steal the screen as the teenage Simon and his best friend
Kyle – better known as Kylie.
Jennifer trying to balance her new relationship while attempting to become a
respected filmmaker with her new documentary. The adventures of her best
friends also continue as couple, Chris (Megan Cavanagh) and Kris (Angela
Featherstone) deal with the anxieties and joys of pregnancy, while Jennifer's
former-girlfriend-now-best-friend, Sam (Marnie Alton), continues to conquer
the world of real estate and her commitment-phobic ways.
As these friends navigate through their lives, a new girl in town, Devin (Jennifer
Spence), begins to mix things up. As the audience jumps in and out of Jennifer's
highly imaginative mind, new twists and turns will arise as this group of friends
faces sperm donors, lesbian speed-dating and (gasp!) a sex scandal leading to
the ultimate question: What now?
"Exes & Ohs" is Executive Produced by Lael McCall of Principia Productions,
Noreen Halpern and John Morayniss of E1 Entertainment and by Michelle
Paradise, Lee Friedlander and Billy Grundfest. Series is also scheduled to air on
Super Channel and Showcase in Canada.
"BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE" (Returning Series, 6 episodes – 30 Minutes) Premieres June
2010
Inspired by the eccentric childhood of style guru Simon Doonan, growing up in
the suburbs of working class Reading in England, the critically-acclaimed series
first aired in the UK on the BBC last fall and is executive produced by Jon
Plowman ("Absolutely Fabulous"). The cast includes Olivia Colman ("That
Mitchell and Webb Look"), Meera Syal, Aidan McArdle and Samuel Barnett
("The History Boys"). It also brings together youngsters Luke Ward-Wilkinson and
Layton Williams who steal the screen as the teenage Simon and his best friend
Kyle – better known as Kylie.
second season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" slated for a Monday, February 1, 2010
premiere.
The four greenlit series include "The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi,"
which casts an unblinking eye on the celebrity-filled, super-high-stress lives of
"stylist to the stars" Verdi and his creative team; "RuPaul's Drag U," where RuPaul
and other drag queens apply fairy godmother dust to the looks and lives of
people in need of
a little assistance;
"The Arrangement,"
an original series
that follows the
surprisingly intense
action in a high-end
floral design
competition; and
"Kept," the much-
buzzed-about project that takes an unflinching look at a handful of gay men in
Manhattan who are, or aspire to be "kept" by another man.
In addition, Logo has ordered new episodes of some of its most popular original
series including "Beautiful People," the BBC series inspired by the eccentric
childhood of style guru Simon Doonan, "Exes & Ohs," which chronicles hapless
lesbian heroine Jennifer's trials and tribulations, the critically acclaimed "Real
Momentum" documentary series and "The Big Gay Sketch Show," executive
produced by Rosie O'Donnell.
"As we approach our five year anniversary, Logo is proud to launch our most
premiere.
The four greenlit series include "The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi,"
which casts an unblinking eye on the celebrity-filled, super-high-stress lives of
"stylist to the stars" Verdi and his creative team; "RuPaul's Drag U," where RuPaul
and other drag queens apply fairy godmother dust to the looks and lives of
people in need of
a little assistance;
"The Arrangement,"
an original series
that follows the
surprisingly intense
action in a high-end
floral design
competition; and
"Kept," the much-
buzzed-about project that takes an unflinching look at a handful of gay men in
Manhattan who are, or aspire to be "kept" by another man.
In addition, Logo has ordered new episodes of some of its most popular original
series including "Beautiful People," the BBC series inspired by the eccentric
childhood of style guru Simon Doonan, "Exes & Ohs," which chronicles hapless
lesbian heroine Jennifer's trials and tribulations, the critically acclaimed "Real
Momentum" documentary series and "The Big Gay Sketch Show," executive
produced by Rosie O'Donnell.
"As we approach our five year anniversary, Logo is proud to launch our most
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"REAL MOMENTUM" (Returning Series, 8 episodes) Premieres April 2010
Logo's acclaimed "Real Momentum" documentary series explores change and
growth in our world by way of fascinating and unexpected issues and stories
about diverse people, issues, and places. Past documentaries introduced
viewers to the challenges of bisexuals, sexuality in the Muslim world, the rich
histories of Fire Island and Provincetown, music icons like Elton John and
Freddie Mercury, pop artists like David LaChappelle and Keith Haring, and
sexuality in the animal kingdom.
In this the 9th season meet a gay Christian pop star duo, the man behind
photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, the residents of the trans capital of the U.
S., and the women of the first ever "World's Most Beautiful Transsexual
Pageant." Discover the story about homophobia in women's collegiate
athletics, and don't miss the network television premiere of the Academy
Award winning documentary "Freeheld," an extraordinary story about a New
Jersey police detective with terminal cancer trying to transfer her pension to
her domestic partner.
"THE BIG GAY SKETCH SHOW" (Returning Series, 8 Episodes – 30 Minutes)
Premieres April 2010
Logo's irreverent comedy show "The Big Gay Sketch Show" is back for a third
season featuring original characters, satires and sketches with a unique gay
perspective. Headed by a cast of seven fresh up-and-coming comedic actors,
the half-hour show features a combination of traditional and music-based
sketches, pop culture parodies and recurring characters, all from a unique LGBT
perspective. The show tapes before a live studio audience in New York City.
This third season will include celebrity guest appearances in every episode
including Rosie O'Donnell, who also serves as one of the show's executive
producers, Sharon Osbourne, Julianna Margulies, Isaac Mizrahi, Rachel Dratch,
Andre Leon Talley, Bethenny Frankel and Andy Cohen. The series resonated
Logo's acclaimed "Real Momentum" documentary series explores change and
growth in our world by way of fascinating and unexpected issues and stories
about diverse people, issues, and places. Past documentaries introduced
viewers to the challenges of bisexuals, sexuality in the Muslim world, the rich
histories of Fire Island and Provincetown, music icons like Elton John and
Freddie Mercury, pop artists like David LaChappelle and Keith Haring, and
sexuality in the animal kingdom.
In this the 9th season meet a gay Christian pop star duo, the man behind
photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, the residents of the trans capital of the U.
S., and the women of the first ever "World's Most Beautiful Transsexual
Pageant." Discover the story about homophobia in women's collegiate
athletics, and don't miss the network television premiere of the Academy
Award winning documentary "Freeheld," an extraordinary story about a New
Jersey police detective with terminal cancer trying to transfer her pension to
her domestic partner.
"THE BIG GAY SKETCH SHOW" (Returning Series, 8 Episodes – 30 Minutes)
Premieres April 2010
Logo's irreverent comedy show "The Big Gay Sketch Show" is back for a third
season featuring original characters, satires and sketches with a unique gay
perspective. Headed by a cast of seven fresh up-and-coming comedic actors,
the half-hour show features a combination of traditional and music-based
sketches, pop culture parodies and recurring characters, all from a unique LGBT
perspective. The show tapes before a live studio audience in New York City.
This third season will include celebrity guest appearances in every episode
including Rosie O'Donnell, who also serves as one of the show's executive
producers, Sharon Osbourne, Julianna Margulies, Isaac Mizrahi, Rachel Dratch,
Andre Leon Talley, Bethenny Frankel and Andy Cohen. The series resonated
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with viewers across broadband and mobile platforms as well.
"The Big Gay Sketch Show" is Executive Produced by Rosie O'Donnell, Dan
MacDonald, and Joe Del Hierro for Oh Really! Productions as well as Sue
Fellows and Michele Armour for Marobru Productions. Amanda Bearse
("Married with Children") serves as the series Director. Scott King serves as
Executive Producer and Head Writer.
All series are Executive Produced for Logo by Dave Mace, Pamela Post and
Christopher Willey.
For more on Logo and these series log on to LogoTV.com.
ABOUT LOGO
Logo is the world's leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and
digital gay-themed entertainment network from MTV Networks, a unit of
Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). Launched in 2005, Logo's cable channel is in 45
million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation
of online properties, including LogoTV.com, AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com,
365gay.com, DowneLink.com and NewNowNext.com. Logo's content is
distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming and mobile
services. The most influential brand for the most influential audience, Logo
provides a mix of original and acquired entertainment as well as news, social
networking and community building that are authentic, smart, fun,
entertaining, and inclusive. Logo joins MTV Networks' roster of popular and
highly targeted brands which include MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and Spike TV.
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"The Big Gay Sketch Show" is Executive Produced by Rosie O'Donnell, Dan
MacDonald, and Joe Del Hierro for Oh Really! Productions as well as Sue
Fellows and Michele Armour for Marobru Productions. Amanda Bearse
("Married with Children") serves as the series Director. Scott King serves as
Executive Producer and Head Writer.
All series are Executive Produced for Logo by Dave Mace, Pamela Post and
Christopher Willey.
For more on Logo and these series log on to LogoTV.com.
ABOUT LOGO
Logo is the world's leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and
digital gay-themed entertainment network from MTV Networks, a unit of
Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). Launched in 2005, Logo's cable channel is in 45
million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation
of online properties, including LogoTV.com, AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com,
365gay.com, DowneLink.com and NewNowNext.com. Logo's content is
distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming and mobile
services. The most influential brand for the most influential audience, Logo
provides a mix of original and acquired entertainment as well as news, social
networking and community building that are authentic, smart, fun,
entertaining, and inclusive. Logo joins MTV Networks' roster of popular and
highly targeted brands which include MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and Spike TV.
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