Network Picks Up “Fat Girl Revenge,”
“Find Me My Man,” &
“Too Young To Marry?”
And Greenlights Pilot for “Propos’d”
PASADENA, CA – January 7, 2013 – After ending 2012 as the youngest women’s network and #1 women’s cable network on Monday prime for all key demos, Oxygen Media announced today it will expand its original programming with three new series “Fat Girl Revenge,” “Find Me My Man” and “Too Young To Marry?”, as well as a pilot for “Propos’d.” These
new greenlights focus on unconventional programming that speaks to the
network’s audience of young women in an authentic voice they can relate
to and embrace what they crave – unapologetic and ambitious characters
living life on their own terms. These series join the new highly
anticipated competition series “The Face,” premiering Tuesday, February 12 at 9pm ET/PT,
featuring supermodel coaches Naomi Campbell, who also serves as an
executive producer, Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha with host Nigel
Barker; along with returning hits “Best Ink” and “I’m Having Their Baby,” set to premiere in 2013. The announcements were made today by Rod Aissa, Senior Vice President of Programming and Development for Oxygen Media. For more information, visit www.oxygen.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR.
“By
embracing these larger than life characters, these new series capture
dynamic stories of determination and heart that will leave viewers
feeling a range of emotions,” said Aissa. “Building upon Oxygen’s
creative momentum, these authentic, 'live out loud' series are integral
to super-serving our young female audience with more high stakes, noisy
hooks and unexpected moments.”
NEW SERIES GREENLIGHTS:
“Fat Girl Revenge”
This is not another weight loss or makeover show, it’s a series about settling the score after the pounds have been shed. Each episode follows two new inspiring and unapologetic women, who were once discounted, humiliated and rejected because of their weight, as they stand up to their bullies and finally get even. After getting healthy, these former ‘fat girls’ get the chance to live out their fantasies and seek payback against their former offenders from ex-boyfriends, former classmates to even members of their own families. For those who inflicted the hurt, revenge is going to be something they never expected, but for these women, this golden opportunity for transformation and retribution will empower them to move forward from their painful past.
“Fat Girl Revenge”
This is not another weight loss or makeover show, it’s a series about settling the score after the pounds have been shed. Each episode follows two new inspiring and unapologetic women, who were once discounted, humiliated and rejected because of their weight, as they stand up to their bullies and finally get even. After getting healthy, these former ‘fat girls’ get the chance to live out their fantasies and seek payback against their former offenders from ex-boyfriends, former classmates to even members of their own families. For those who inflicted the hurt, revenge is going to be something they never expected, but for these women, this golden opportunity for transformation and retribution will empower them to move forward from their painful past.
"Fat
Girl Revenge" is produced by Eyeworks USA, with executive producers JD
Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Brant Pinvidic, Adam Kaloustian and Jenn Duncan.
“Find Me My Man”
Formerly
known as “Heart & Soul,” this dynamic new dating show centers on
the outspoken and no-nonsense Miami matchmaker Natalie Clarice who runs a
successful agency helping urban professional women fix their solo
status. With her own brand of tough love and in-your-face attitude,
she’s determined to crack Miami’s hardest cases and isn’t afraid to tell
it like it is to her strong-willed clients, who are hesitant to change
their ways. Through unique techniques, Natalie and her team of romance
strategists put these stubborn single ladies to the ultimate test to
find their match.
“Find Me My Man” is produced by Endemol USA. Jason Sands is executive producer.
“Too Young To Marry?”
They
might not be old enough to buy a six-pack or vote, but these couples
think they are old enough to say “I do.” This drama-filled docu-series,
formerly known as “Teen Weddings,” follows opinionated teen couples who
are determined to walk down the aisle with or without the blessings of
their family and friends. With parents threatening to disown them or
cut them off financially, older and wiser siblings begging them not to
make the biggest mistake of their lives and friends pulling them in
opposite directions, these young lovers must battle it out with the
haters and doubters to prove that age doesn’t matter and their love is
forever.
“Too Young to Marry?” is produced by A. Smith & Co with Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Frank Sinton and Adriane Hopper serving as executive producers.
PILOT IN DEVELOPMENT:
“Propos’d”
Marriage
obsessed women, who constantly push and nag their boyfriends for an
engagement, finally get a taste of their own medicine in this outrageous
hidden-camera series. To get back at their ring-obsessed girlfriends,
mischievous, but well-meaning guys come up with insane, over-the-top and
hilarious proposal stunts. The payback is all in good fun because at
the end of each prank they will get down on one knee and finally pop the
question.
“Propos’d” is produced by 11 Television with Kevin Healey and Jesse Fawcett serving as executive producers.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to "live out loud." Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women's media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman's point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” "Best Ink," “I’m Having Their Baby” and "Bad Girls Club," the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to "live out loud." Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women's media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman's point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” "Best Ink," “I’m Having Their Baby” and "Bad Girls Club," the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
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