Fuse Greenlights Three New Original Series
June 05 2012 - 11:10AM
"Off Beat" Picked Up for 12 Episodes; Slated to Premiere
This Summer
"Warped Roadies" Scheduled to Premiere
Fall 2012 and "G-Life" in 2013
Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square
Garden Company (Nasdaq:MSG), today announced the expansion of its
music programming with pick-up orders of three new, original
series, all set to premiere by early 2013.
"There are amazing stories to be told in the world of music, and
we're trying to find them all," said Brad Schwartz, SVP Programming
& Operations, Fuse. "We're thrilled to produce this exciting
slate of three signature series centered around interesting
characters leading amplified lives."
The below shows join previously announced brand new episodes of
the Fuse breakout hit "Funny or Die's Billy on The Street,"
premiering this fall.
"Off Beat" -- A weekly half-hour mash-up of the
funniest and most outrageous music-themed Internet videos and
viewer-created clips, hosted by comedian Mike E. Winfield. Mike E.
has not slowed down since his debut on "The Late Show with David
Letterman" and, most recently, his reoccurring role on NBC's "The
Office." Production is underway for 12 episodes, which are set to
premiere this summer. "Off Beat" is produced by FishBowl Worldwide
Media and Executive Producers Vin Di Bona, Bruce Gersh, Susan
Levison and Beth Greenwald. Mike Gibbons ("Tosh.0") is signed on as
a creative consultant and the showrunner is Steve Melcher ("The
Showbiz Show with David Spade," "Penn & Teller's Bullshit!" and
"Impractical Jokers").
"Warped Roadies" – A behind-the-scenes look at
the inner workings of the Vans Warped Tour as it travels across the
country with more than 60 bands. With the rollout of ten
episodes this fall, viewers will get to experience firsthand what
it's like for the young crew that keeps the tour rolling from city
to city, while trying to enjoy the greatest, and yet most
challenging, summer of their lives. "Warped Roadies" is produced by
Magilla Entertainment ("Bayou Billionaires," "Moonshiners," "Long
Island Medium") and Executive Producers include Matthew Ostrom,
Brian Flanagan and Laura Palumbo Johnson.
"G-Life" -- With eight episodes set to kick off
in 2013, "G-Life" follows an Italian-American rapper and his
larger-than-life family as they try to launch the first "family
style" run record label: Tracketeering Records. Viewers will
get an inside look at G-Fella, along with his unrestrained and
crazy relatives, as they do everything they can to achieve musical
stardom. This new reality series is Executive Produced by Vem
Miller ("Tattoo Rescue," "Harvest") and produced through Miller's
Sweatshop Media.
Fuse is a dynamic media destination that amplifies audience's
lives by instigating meaningful connections through music
information, storytelling and experiences. The production of the
above shows reflect Fuse's robust expansion pipeline, as the
network furthers its commitment to adding original programming to
the existing music-focused lineup. "Off Beat," "Warped Roadies" and
"G-Life" are the perfect complement to Fuse's signature programming
currently on-air, which includes music trivia game show "Funny or
Die's Billy on The Street," Fuse's one-on-one artist interview show
"On The Record" and the live concert series "Fuse Presents" which
has featured the biggest names in the industry, including Drake,
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin Park, Maroon 5, JAY-Z, John Mayer,
Kanye West, and Fall Out Boy.
About Fuse
Fuse, the national television network dedicated exclusively to
music, brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by
featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live
concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience.
Celebrating the hit makers of today, familiar favorites and
edgy newcomers, Fuse accommodates the wide ranging tastes and
attitudes of its 18-34 year-old audience with compelling music
programming on-air, on-line, on-demand, in HD and via mobile
technologies. Fuse is a part of MSG Media, which includes
television networks MSG, MSG Plus, MSG HD and MSG Plus HD, as well
as MSG Interactive, which oversees all company digital initiatives.
MSG Media is a division of The Madison Square Garden Company
(Nasdaq:MSG), along with MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment. MSG
Sports includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers
(NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Connecticut Whale (American
Hockey League); and MSG Entertainment includes concerts and events
at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Theater at
Madison Square Garden, the Wang Theatre in Boston, the Beacon
Theatre, as well as the legendary Chicago Theatre, and manages
wholly-owned live entertainment properties including the Radio City
Rockettes and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
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www.fuse.tv.
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