Today, Roku announced plans to expand tentpole Roku Original series The Great American Baking Show and Honest Renovations by greenlighting brand-new seasonal specials for both franchises and ordering an early season-three renewal for The Great American Baking Show. The first seasons of both series opened as the #1 on-demand titles on The Roku Channel during their respective opening weekends.
The second season of both franchises will debut later this year. The projects will continue to bolster The Roku Channel’s food and home programming slate, which is also curated within Roku’s All Things Food and All Things Home platform zones.
“Featuring fantastic talent and heartwarming stories, ‘The Great American Baking Show’ and ‘Honest Renovations’ exemplify the best of Roku Originals,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. We’re proud to continue building on the success of these marquee franchises that have resonated with our millions of Roku streamers.
The second season of both franchises will debut later this year. The projects will continue to bolster The Roku Channel’s food and home programming slate, which is also curated within Roku’s All Things Food and All Things Home platform zones.
“Featuring fantastic talent and heartwarming stories, ‘The Great American Baking Show’ and ‘Honest Renovations’ exemplify the best of Roku Originals,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. We’re proud to continue building on the success of these marquee franchises that have resonated with our millions of Roku streamers.
- 4/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Roku is expanding its original food and home content through big investments into its “The Great American Baking Show” and “Honest Renovations” franchises, with an early Season 3 renewal for “Baking Show” and new seasonal specials ordered for both series.
Hosted by Casey Wilson (who took over for Ellie Kemper after the first season) and Zach Cherry in the tent made famous in “The Great British Bake-Off,” “The Great American Baking Show” features iconic judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith.
Here are the upcoming specials set for “Baking Show,” including two new editions and the return of “Celebrity Holiday Special”:
“The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special” will return for its third iteration with the deliciously entertaining holiday treat of celebrities in competition for charity. “The Great American Baking Show: Big Game Special” will invite viewers to join fan-favorite athletes and celebrity football fans in the iconic tent,...
Hosted by Casey Wilson (who took over for Ellie Kemper after the first season) and Zach Cherry in the tent made famous in “The Great British Bake-Off,” “The Great American Baking Show” features iconic judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith.
Here are the upcoming specials set for “Baking Show,” including two new editions and the return of “Celebrity Holiday Special”:
“The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special” will return for its third iteration with the deliciously entertaining holiday treat of celebrities in competition for charity. “The Great American Baking Show: Big Game Special” will invite viewers to join fan-favorite athletes and celebrity football fans in the iconic tent,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The Roku Channel is doubling down on sweets.
Under a new deal with Love Productions, which produces “The Great British Baking Show” and its spinoffs, Roku has acquired 150 episodes from across the franchise. Additionally, Roku is launching a free ad-supporting streaming television (Fast) channel dedicated to “Baking Show” alone on Nov. 15, Variety has learned exclusively. This is the first-ever Fast channel for the franchise, and includes content that has never been aired in the U.S.
Among the content now available on the Roku Channel is Seasons 1-7 of “The Great British Baking Show” (with Seasons 1 and 2 being U.S. debuts), the U.S. debut of Seasons 1-10 of “Celebrity Baking Show,” the U.S. debut of Seasons 1-3 of “Baking Show: An Extra Slice” and the U.S. debuts of “Paul Hollywood Bread,” “Mary Berry Cooks,” “Chronicles of Nadia” and “Liam Bakes.”
The acquisitions and channel launch come after...
Under a new deal with Love Productions, which produces “The Great British Baking Show” and its spinoffs, Roku has acquired 150 episodes from across the franchise. Additionally, Roku is launching a free ad-supporting streaming television (Fast) channel dedicated to “Baking Show” alone on Nov. 15, Variety has learned exclusively. This is the first-ever Fast channel for the franchise, and includes content that has never been aired in the U.S.
Among the content now available on the Roku Channel is Seasons 1-7 of “The Great British Baking Show” (with Seasons 1 and 2 being U.S. debuts), the U.S. debut of Seasons 1-10 of “Celebrity Baking Show,” the U.S. debut of Seasons 1-3 of “Baking Show: An Extra Slice” and the U.S. debuts of “Paul Hollywood Bread,” “Mary Berry Cooks,” “Chronicles of Nadia” and “Liam Bakes.”
The acquisitions and channel launch come after...
- 11/16/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry have signed on to cohost the Roku Original reality series The Great American Baking Show.
Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, judges from the original British version, will also take part in the series. The Great American Baking Show will debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2023.
Kemper and Cherry will take audiences into the tent to watch contestants vying to become America’s top baker. The US adaptation of the British competition series The Great British Baking Show will feature six 60-minute episodes. Production is underway in the United Kingdom.
Love Productions USA produces the all-new series, and brought the original British version to life along with other adaptations of the competition series, including The Great Celebrity Bake Off and The Great Junior Bake Off.
Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Alternative Originals, Roku, said the adaptation of the series...
Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, judges from the original British version, will also take part in the series. The Great American Baking Show will debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2023.
Kemper and Cherry will take audiences into the tent to watch contestants vying to become America’s top baker. The US adaptation of the British competition series The Great British Baking Show will feature six 60-minute episodes. Production is underway in the United Kingdom.
Love Productions USA produces the all-new series, and brought the original British version to life along with other adaptations of the competition series, including The Great Celebrity Bake Off and The Great Junior Bake Off.
Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Alternative Originals, Roku, said the adaptation of the series...
- 8/18/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry have signed on to co-host the Roku Original series “The Great American Baking Show.” Kemper and Cherry will take audiences into the iconic tent to watch contestants vying to become the America’s top baker.
A U.S. adaptation of the popular British competition series “The Great British Baking Show,” the new show will feature six 60-minute episodes and will premiere in 2023. In addition to Kemper and Cherry, judges featured in the original British iteration, celebrity chef Paul Hollywood and famed restauranteur Prue Leith, will serve as judges on “The Great American Baking Show.”
Love Productions USA is handling production, which is underway in the United Kingdom. Executive producers for the series are Richard McKerrow, Al Edgington, Joe Labracio, Jeremy Finn and John Hesling.
Dates
• Mattel’s “Pictionary,” hosted by Jerry O’Connell, is set to premiere nationally on September 12. O’Connell hosts the family favorite game...
A U.S. adaptation of the popular British competition series “The Great British Baking Show,” the new show will feature six 60-minute episodes and will premiere in 2023. In addition to Kemper and Cherry, judges featured in the original British iteration, celebrity chef Paul Hollywood and famed restauranteur Prue Leith, will serve as judges on “The Great American Baking Show.”
Love Productions USA is handling production, which is underway in the United Kingdom. Executive producers for the series are Richard McKerrow, Al Edgington, Joe Labracio, Jeremy Finn and John Hesling.
Dates
• Mattel’s “Pictionary,” hosted by Jerry O’Connell, is set to premiere nationally on September 12. O’Connell hosts the family favorite game...
- 8/17/2022
- by EJ Panaligan and Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Ray Romano got a guest star gig on “One Day at a Time” and Freeform released the trailer for “The Thing About Harry.”
First Looks
Freeform released a trailer for “The Thing About Harry,“ which premieres Feb. 15. The upcoming rom-com tells the story of high school enemies, “uber-jock” Harry (Niko Terho) and “out-and-proud” Sam (Jake Borelli), who are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend’s engagement party on Valentine’s Day. When Sam learns Harry has come out, things seem to take a turn for the worst until they begin developing a deep friendship, leaving them wondering if one road trip could change the rest of their lives. The film was written and directed by Peter Paige of “Queer as Folk” and “Good Trouble.”
Casting
Ray Romano has booked a guest star appearance on Pop TV‘s “One Day at a Time.
First Looks
Freeform released a trailer for “The Thing About Harry,“ which premieres Feb. 15. The upcoming rom-com tells the story of high school enemies, “uber-jock” Harry (Niko Terho) and “out-and-proud” Sam (Jake Borelli), who are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend’s engagement party on Valentine’s Day. When Sam learns Harry has come out, things seem to take a turn for the worst until they begin developing a deep friendship, leaving them wondering if one road trip could change the rest of their lives. The film was written and directed by Peter Paige of “Queer as Folk” and “Good Trouble.”
Casting
Ray Romano has booked a guest star appearance on Pop TV‘s “One Day at a Time.
- 1/27/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has renewed “Fastest Car” for a second season, and will be adding two more series to its motor programming with “Hyperdrive” and “Car Masters: Rust to Riches,” the streaming service announced Tuesday.
The eight-episode “Car Masters: Rust to Riches” will follow Mark Towle and his team at Gotham Garage as they upgrade old cars to cash in six-figure paydays. The series will premiere Sept. 14, produced by Mak Pictures and executive produced by Mark Kadin, Will Ehbrecht, Rob Hammersley, Michael Lutz, John Stokel and Scott Popjes.
“Hyperdrive” received a 10-episode order and is a tournament series that sees drivers compete on one of the largest automotive obstacle courses ever constructed. The series is currently filming in Rochester, NY, and will premiere sometime in 2019, and is produced by Whalerock Industries and Denver & Delilah Productions. Showrunner Aaron Catling executive produces with Lloyd Braun, Chris Cowan, Charlize Theron, Beth Kono and Aj Dix.
The eight-episode “Car Masters: Rust to Riches” will follow Mark Towle and his team at Gotham Garage as they upgrade old cars to cash in six-figure paydays. The series will premiere Sept. 14, produced by Mak Pictures and executive produced by Mark Kadin, Will Ehbrecht, Rob Hammersley, Michael Lutz, John Stokel and Scott Popjes.
“Hyperdrive” received a 10-episode order and is a tournament series that sees drivers compete on one of the largest automotive obstacle courses ever constructed. The series is currently filming in Rochester, NY, and will premiere sometime in 2019, and is produced by Whalerock Industries and Denver & Delilah Productions. Showrunner Aaron Catling executive produces with Lloyd Braun, Chris Cowan, Charlize Theron, Beth Kono and Aj Dix.
- 8/14/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Netflix and Condé Nast Entertainment have partnered on a new unscripted series focused on Indian Premier League (Ipl) franchise the Mumbai Indians.
The eight-part series will follow the storied cricket team as they attempt to win the Ipl for a record fourth time. It will spend time with players in the 2018 season, both on and off the field, on the road and at home to go deep into the cricketing values and traditions that make the Mumbai Indians the most followed team globally, all leading up to the IPL18 final.
The Mumbai Indians, led by captain Rohit Sharma, is the most successful Ipl franchisee. They have won three titles (2013, 2015 & 2017) and two Champions League titles (2011 & 2014) trophies. The team has nurtured many young talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Padya brothers Hardik and Krunal, Ambati Rayudu, Yuzvendra Chahal, and many others who have gone to represent India senior at international competitions. Owned by IndiaWin Sports Pvt.
The eight-part series will follow the storied cricket team as they attempt to win the Ipl for a record fourth time. It will spend time with players in the 2018 season, both on and off the field, on the road and at home to go deep into the cricketing values and traditions that make the Mumbai Indians the most followed team globally, all leading up to the IPL18 final.
The Mumbai Indians, led by captain Rohit Sharma, is the most successful Ipl franchisee. They have won three titles (2013, 2015 & 2017) and two Champions League titles (2011 & 2014) trophies. The team has nurtured many young talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Padya brothers Hardik and Krunal, Ambati Rayudu, Yuzvendra Chahal, and many others who have gone to represent India senior at international competitions. Owned by IndiaWin Sports Pvt.
- 4/7/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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