USA Network has picked up “Cannonball,” a competition show that pits contestants against one another in “splashy” challenges for a cash prize, to series, the network announced on Wednesday.
According to USA, “the series features 16 larger-than-life personalities willing to jump into the deep end and compete in four rounds of physical challenges – from the speed slide Mega-Ramp to a thrilling Drop Tower to the explosive Air Cannon and more. Each round eliminates more hopefuls, until finally one champion remains.”
“‘Cannonball’ is pure fun in the sun for the whole family to enjoy,” Heather Olander, senior vice president of alternative development and programming for USA Network, said. “Filled with splashes, laughs and friendly competition, we are all thrilled to add such an energetic series to our schedule.”
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The competition show joins USA’s slate of unscripted programming,...
According to USA, “the series features 16 larger-than-life personalities willing to jump into the deep end and compete in four rounds of physical challenges – from the speed slide Mega-Ramp to a thrilling Drop Tower to the explosive Air Cannon and more. Each round eliminates more hopefuls, until finally one champion remains.”
“‘Cannonball’ is pure fun in the sun for the whole family to enjoy,” Heather Olander, senior vice president of alternative development and programming for USA Network, said. “Filled with splashes, laughs and friendly competition, we are all thrilled to add such an energetic series to our schedule.”
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The competition show joins USA’s slate of unscripted programming,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
USA Network is expanding its unscripted programming slate with a series order to wacky water-based competition series Cannonball, based on the hit Talpa format from ITV Entertainment. The network ordered a 10-episode first season for premiere in 2020.
Created by Talpa’s John de Mol, each episode of Cannonball features 16 larger-than-life personalities willing to jump into the deep end and compete in four rounds of physical challenges – from the speed slide Mega-Ramp to a thrilling Drop Tower to the explosive Air Cannon and more. Each round eliminates more hopefuls, until finally one champion remains.
The format for the show is a franchise that originated in the Netherlands by Talpa, which has also been produced in Australia. A British version, hosted by Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff with Frankie Bridge, Radzi Chinyanganya, Ryan Hand and Maya Jama as poolside reporters, aired for one season on ITV. You can watch a trailer for the British series below.
Created by Talpa’s John de Mol, each episode of Cannonball features 16 larger-than-life personalities willing to jump into the deep end and compete in four rounds of physical challenges – from the speed slide Mega-Ramp to a thrilling Drop Tower to the explosive Air Cannon and more. Each round eliminates more hopefuls, until finally one champion remains.
The format for the show is a franchise that originated in the Netherlands by Talpa, which has also been produced in Australia. A British version, hosted by Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff with Frankie Bridge, Radzi Chinyanganya, Ryan Hand and Maya Jama as poolside reporters, aired for one season on ITV. You can watch a trailer for the British series below.
- 7/17/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
USA Network is bringing back NBC’s hit weight-loss competition series The Biggest Loser, with a holistic approach. The 10-episode season from Endemol Shine North America and Universal Television Alternative Studio is expected to premiere on USA Network in 2020. The announcement was made as part of NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation Monday in New York City.
The revamped version of the iconic series will feature men and women competing not only to lose weight but to improve their overall well-being. Each episode will feature a Tba team of experts including a trainer, chef and life coach who will help guide the contestants as they embark on the biggest transformations of their lives.
“At NBCUniversal, we know the power of impactful content that connects with audiences on an emotional level, and USA is the perfect home for an iconic franchise like The Biggest Loser which does just that,” said Mark Miller, Evp Ad Sales at NBCUniversal.
The revamped version of the iconic series will feature men and women competing not only to lose weight but to improve their overall well-being. Each episode will feature a Tba team of experts including a trainer, chef and life coach who will help guide the contestants as they embark on the biggest transformations of their lives.
“At NBCUniversal, we know the power of impactful content that connects with audiences on an emotional level, and USA is the perfect home for an iconic franchise like The Biggest Loser which does just that,” said Mark Miller, Evp Ad Sales at NBCUniversal.
- 5/13/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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