On Wednesday, streaming service HBO Max announced its order for “The Big Shot With Bethenny,” an eight-episode unscripted series in which contestants will compete to work for Bethenny Frankel, the business mogul and former star of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Frankel, the founder and CEO of the lifestyle brand Skinnygirl, sold Skinnygirl Cocktails to Beam in 2011, but still oversees the rest of the company, which includes products such as shapewear and popcorn. According to the conceit for the new show — the first from a production deal she made last year with MGM Television and Mark Burnett — Frankel will be looking for a second-in-command for Skinnygirl.
Frankel is no stranger to reality television. She was the runner-up in the Martha Stewart season of “The Apprentice” in 2005, and also appeared on two recent seasons of “Shark Tank” — both Burnett shows. She was the breakout star on “Real...
Frankel is no stranger to reality television. She was the runner-up in the Martha Stewart season of “The Apprentice” in 2005, and also appeared on two recent seasons of “Shark Tank” — both Burnett shows. She was the breakout star on “Real...
- 2/21/2020
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
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Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Mrc Television today announced they will produce and develop the limited television series, The Shrink Next Door, based on the #1 new podcast of 2019 by Wondery and Bloomberg Media.
Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd, who are reteaming on screen for the first time since Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, will appear in the series as the patient and therapist, respectively.
Michael Showalter is attached to direct and Georgia Pritchett will pen the script.
Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Brittney Segal will executive produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rudd and Pritchett will also serve as executive producers.
Based on the acclaimed Wondery and Bloomberg Media podcast and inspired by true events, The Shrink Next Door is a dark comedy following the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf played by Paul Rudd, and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz,...
Mrc Television today announced they will produce and develop the limited television series, The Shrink Next Door, based on the #1 new podcast of 2019 by Wondery and Bloomberg Media.
Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd, who are reteaming on screen for the first time since Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, will appear in the series as the patient and therapist, respectively.
Michael Showalter is attached to direct and Georgia Pritchett will pen the script.
Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Brittney Segal will executive produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rudd and Pritchett will also serve as executive producers.
Based on the acclaimed Wondery and Bloomberg Media podcast and inspired by true events, The Shrink Next Door is a dark comedy following the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf played by Paul Rudd, and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Reality TV vet and producer Bethenny Frankel is set to headline a new business competition series for HBO Max. The streamer has handed an eight-episode order to The Big Shot with Bethenny (working title), from MGM Television, Mark Burnett and Frankel’s B Real Productions.
In each half-hour episode, the next generation of business moguls will compete for a chance to be second-in-command to business tycoon and Skinnygirl founder Frankel, and win a coveted position working on her executive team. Through a series of real-life tasks and challenges, each aspiring mogul will be tested to see how far they can push their creativity and determination to rise to the top.
The series is highly reminiscent of The Apprentice franchise, also produced by Burnett and hosted by Donald Trump, which aired on NBC.
“I first met Bethenny when I put her on the first season of The Real Housewives of New York City...
In each half-hour episode, the next generation of business moguls will compete for a chance to be second-in-command to business tycoon and Skinnygirl founder Frankel, and win a coveted position working on her executive team. Through a series of real-life tasks and challenges, each aspiring mogul will be tested to see how far they can push their creativity and determination to rise to the top.
The series is highly reminiscent of The Apprentice franchise, also produced by Burnett and hosted by Donald Trump, which aired on NBC.
“I first met Bethenny when I put her on the first season of The Real Housewives of New York City...
- 2/19/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has given an eight-episode series order to a new “The Apprentice”-style business competition series hosted by “Real Housewives of New York” alum and one-time “Apprentice” contestant Bethenny Frankel.
Produced by “The Apprentice” creator Mark Burnett, “The Big Shot With Bethenny” will pit “business moguls” against one another for a chance to be second-in-command to Frankel and win a coveted position working on her executive team. Per HBO Max, contestants will face a series of real-life tasks and challenges that will test “how far they can push their creativity and determination to rise to the top.”
“I first met Bethenny when I put her on the first season of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ and she’s always both impressed and entertained me,” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president of original non-fiction and kids programming, HBO Max. “It’s incredible to see her empire continue to...
Produced by “The Apprentice” creator Mark Burnett, “The Big Shot With Bethenny” will pit “business moguls” against one another for a chance to be second-in-command to Frankel and win a coveted position working on her executive team. Per HBO Max, contestants will face a series of real-life tasks and challenges that will test “how far they can push their creativity and determination to rise to the top.”
“I first met Bethenny when I put her on the first season of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ and she’s always both impressed and entertained me,” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president of original non-fiction and kids programming, HBO Max. “It’s incredible to see her empire continue to...
- 2/19/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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