Cable channels hit gold with treasure-hunting reality shows LOS ANGELES TIMES By T.L. Stanley There's gold in them thar hills! Or is there? Three seasons into Discovery Channel's "Gold Rush," the hardscrabble crew at the… http://www.origprod.com/blog/cable-channels-hit-gold-with-treasure-hunting-reality-shows/
Beers Named CEO FremantleMedia MEDIA POST by David Goetzl Thom Beers, who has spearheaded multiple network-defining series, will look to resuscitate a few at Fox. Beers, the mastermind behind History… http://www.origprod.com/blog/beers-named-ceo-fremantlemedia/
Beers officially takes reins of Fremantle U.S.: Prolific producer ascends to CEO post, confirming Variety report CHICAGO TRIBUNE Cynthia Littleton - Variety FremantleMedia has made it official: veteran reality producer Thom Beers is taking the reins of its North American di… http://www.origprod.com/blog/beers-officially-takes-reins-of-fremantle-u.s.-prolific-producer/
Thom Beers to Become CEO of FremantleMedia North America WORLD SCREEN By Kristin Brzoznowski LONDON: Thom Beers, currently the CEO of Original Productions, is taking on the role of CEO at FremantleMedia North America as of Se… http://www.origprod.com/blog/thom-beers-to-become-ceo-of-fremantlemedia-north-america/
Thom Beers Named CEO of FremantleMedia North America THE WRAP By Tim Molloy Thom Beers, the producer responsible for such reality hits as "Deadliest Catch" and "Ice Road Truckers," has been named CEO of FremantleMedia Nor… http://www.origprod.com/blog/thom-beers-named-ceo-of-fremantlemedia-north-america/
Confirmed: Thom Beers named FremantleMedia N.A. CEO REALSCREEN by Barry Walsh Thom Beers, CEO and executive producer at Los Angeles-based Original Productions, is the new CEO of FremantleMedia North America (FM… http://www.origprod.com/blog/confirmed-thom-beers-named-fremantlemedia-n.a.-ceo/
It’s Official: Thom Beers Named CEO Of FremantleMedia North America DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD By NELLIE ANDREEVA FremantleMedia made the announcement this morning. Thom Beers will assume the new post as CEO of FremantleMedia North Americ… http://www.origprod.com/blog/its-official-thom-beers-named-ceo-of-fremantlemedia-north-americ/
Manitoulin Transport Goes Ice Roadin' TODAY'S TRUCKING MISSISSAUGA, ON. — Manitoulin Transport is sending veteran truck driver Alex Debogorski to represent the company on the new season of Ice Road Truckers. … http://www.origprod.com/blog/manitoulin-transport-goes-ice-roadin/
'Deadliest Catch' and 'Storage Wars' producer Thom Beers tells stories of 'America's Lost Treasures' ZAP2IT By Kate O'Hare On Independence Day, Wed., July 4, National Geographic Channel and Thom Beers, the producer behind such hit reality shows as "Deadliest Catch… http://www.origprod.com/blog/deadliest-catch-and-storage-wars-producer-thom-beers-tells-stori/
'Lost Treasures' explores American history with stories, artifacts Deseret News By Landon Walters National Geographic Channel is adding a new show to its summer lineup with the brand new “America’s Lost Treasures” series. … http://www.origprod.com/blog/lost-treasures-explores-american-history-with-stories-artifacts/
Emmys 2012: Ryan Seacrest, Cat Deeley, Carson Daly and More Reveal the Dirty Secrets of Reality TV HOLLYWOOD REPORTER by Matthew Belloni, Stacey Wilson "Are we allowed to swear?” asked producer Craig Piligian upon gathering for a conversation with his real… http://www.origprod.com/blog/emmys-2012-ryan-seacrest-cat-deeley-carson-daly-and-more-reveal-/
'Ice Road Truckers': No Lisa Kelly on IRT Season 6 HULIQ By Mechele R. Dillard on 2012-05-18 Once again, America’s favorite truckers will be taking the road for the History C… http://www.origprod.com/blog/ice-road-truckers-no-lisa-kelly-on-irt-season-6/
Reality TV: THR's 50 Most Powerful List HOLLYWOOD REPORTER #19 Thom Beers CEO and executive producer, Original Productions Beers, whose own gravelly voice has narrated many of his macho-man series, pion… http://www.origprod.com/blog/reality-tv-thrs-50-most-powerful-list/
Thom Beers to enter Factual Entertainment Awards Hall of Fame REALSCREEN The driving force behind such massive unscripted series as Discovery’s Deadliest Catch, History’s Ice Road Truckers and A&E’s&nb… http://www.origprod.com/blog/thom-beers-to-enter-factual-entertainment-awards-hall-of-fame/
“Pickers,” “Truckers” travel well for A+E Networks REALSCREEN 2 hours ago by Kelly Anderson Broadcasters in Europe, Canada and Asia Pacific have licensed a number of A+E Networks titles, including American Picker… http://www.origprod.com/blog/pickers-truckers-travel-well-for-ae-networks/
IRT 6 Production Season Hi Phil- It’s been a while since we’ve spoken so I wanted to take a minute and thank you and the crew for a great production season for I… http://www.origprod.com/blog/awards/irt-6-production-season/
Bidding and beyond SUN-SENTINEL By Joanie Cox Barry Weiss is the skeleton glove-wearing, wonderfully wacky star of A&E’s “Storage Wars.” He called us from … http://www.origprod.com/blog/bidding-and-beyond/
Discovery Channel's Post-Oscar Gold Rush FORBES Julia Bricklin, Contributor Oscar gold wasn’t the only one to hit big last week. Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush and Bering Sea Gold hit… http://www.origprod.com/blog/discovery-channels-post-oscar-gold-rush/
5 Ways to Fix Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 10:54 AM PST 2/24/2012 by Tim Goodman Now that Winfrey and Discovery have tried everything -- staff shake-ups, pregnancy shock shows, even begging via Tw… http://www.origprod.com/blog/5-ways-to-fix-oprah-winfreys-own-network/
Ice, ice baby THE HINDU HARSHINI VAKKALANKA Being the only woman trucker on Ice Road Truckers came with its own challenges, says Lisa Kelly Six North American truck drivers set out… http://www.origprod.com/blog/ice-ice-baby/