TV Land to Launch New Version of the Iconic Hit Series “Candid
Camera” This Summer
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http://www.tvland.com
NEW YORK -- (Business Wire)
TV
Land is set to reboot the hidden camera reality television series
“Candid Camera,” with Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus and
Peter Funt's Candid Camera, Inc. co-producing, it was announced today by
Larry W. Jones, President of TV Land. TV Land is ordering 10 episodes to
air this summer.
"A remake of Candid Camera is the perfect addition to our portfolio of
original series," said Jones. "The show is full of joyful laughter that
catches you off guard and leaves you in high spirits – exactly the
outlook that our brand embodies."
“Candid Camera” introduced the hidden camera concept to television in
1948, and the series continued in several iterations over the course of
more than 50 years. The landmark series concealed cameras to capture the
reactions of ordinary people being confronted with unusual and often
challenging situations. The payoff, when unsuspecting people are told,
“Smile, you’re on ‘Candid Camera!’” is one of TV’s most memorable
taglines.
In addition to Ben Silverman, the new show will be executive produced
and co-hosted by former “Candid Camera” host Peter Funt, son of the
show’s original creator and host, Allen Funt. "We'll be daring but
respectful, funny yet insightful," explained Peter Funt. "I can't think
of better partners to help pull this off than Electus and the team at TV
Land."
"Candid Camera is one of the most innovative shows in television history
and we can’t wait to bring its unique and distinct style to today’s
audience," said Silverman. "It is an honor to get to work on the brand
with Peter Funt and the team at TV Land.”
Funt and Silverman are executive producers. Larry W. Jones and Keith Cox
will serve as executive producers for TV Land. The package was handled
by Mark Itkin of William Morris Endeavor.
Additional casting, including a host, will be announced shortly.
About TV Land
TV
Land is the programming destination featuring the best in
entertainment on all platforms for consumers in their 40s and 50s.
Consisting of original programming, classic and contemporary television
series acquisitions, hit movies and digital portfolio, TV Land is now
seen in over 98 million U.S. Homes.
About Peter Funt and Candid Camera
Peter Funt has produced and hosted over 150 episodes of "Candid Camera"
since taking over for his late father. He is also a syndicated
columnist, popular comedic speaker, and author of two books. He began
his career with ABC News in New York, and then was a regular contributor
to The New York Times and editor of On Cable magazine, before teaming up
with his dad. Candid Camera, Inc. is the nation's foremost supplier of
hidden-camera material for television as well as the educational and
corporate markets. For more about Candid Camera visit: www.CandidCamera.com.
About Electus
Electus is the first integrated multimedia entertainment studio to unite
producers, creators, advertisers and distributors under one roof and
produce all forms of content for distribution across a variety of
platforms around the world, including: broadcast, cable, digital, OTT
and various emerging technologies. The company connects advertisers,
distributors and content creators early on in the development process,
enabling marketers and advertisers to be true partners in campaigns and
content creation. Electus International, the global distribution arm of
Electus, is responsible for all international sales and distribution for
Electus' programming and its studio partners as well as programs and
formats from other well-known 3rd party providers. Electus is an
operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information on
Electus, visit www.electus.com.
About Viacom
Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) is home to premier global media brands that
create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form
video, apps, games, consumer products, social media and other
entertainment content for audiences in more than 160 countries and
territories. Viacom’s media networks, including MTV,
VH1,
CMT,
Logo,
BET,
CENTRIC,
Nickelodeon,
Nick
Jr., TeenNick,
Nicktoons,
NickatNite,
ComedyCentral,
TV
Land, SPIKE,
Tѓ3s,
Paramount
Channel and VIVA,
reach approximately 700 million television subscribers worldwide. ParamountPictures,
America’s oldest film studio, is a major global producer and distributor
of filmed entertainment.
For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com.
Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com
and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.
Contacts:
TV Land
Rachel Sandler, 212-846-4412
Rachel.Sandler@tvland.com
or
Jennifer
Zaldivar-Clark, 212-846-8964
Jennifer.Clark@tvland.com
or
Vanessa
Reyes-Smith, 310-752-8081
Vanessa.Reyes@tvland.com
Source: TV Land
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