LOGO GREENLIGHTS THREE ORIGINAL SERIES FOR 2011 Two Workplace Docu-Soaps Also Added To Slate Including "Pretty Hurts" From Go Go Luckey Productions
NEW YORK, NY, December 6, 2010 – Logo, the entertainment network for gays and their families and friends, from MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today three new original series that have been given the greenlight for the network's 2011 slate, including two workplace docu-soaps and "Be Good Johnny Weir," the series that explores the life of one of America's most outspoken and colorful sports figures, three-time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion and World Medalist Johnny Weir. Logo has acquired the first season of the series and will produce new episodes for an exclusive second season. In addition to "Be Good Johnny Weir," the network has greenlit "Pretty Hurts," from Go Go Luckey Productions, a comedic reality series that follows the staff and clients of a high-end Beverly Hills medical office that specializes in "liquid face lifts." The other series is "Setup Squad," a workplace docu-soap from Leftfield Pictures ("Pawn Stars") focused on a Manhattan-based matchmaking service that pairs up professional "wing people" with those that are unlucky in love. The slate pick-ups come on the heels of recent news of two key acquisitions for the network including "Nip/Tuck," which started airing on Logo this month and "Will & Grace," which will begin airing in 2013. "Logo is in the business of creating fierce, original programming that gets everyone talking as we've demonstrated this year with our hit series 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' 'RuPaul's Drag U,' and 'The A-List: New York,' said Dave Mace, Senior Vice President of Programming, Logo. "Johnny Weir's talent is as big as his irreverent personality. 'Pretty Hurts' would be a workplace sitcom – if it weren't actually real life in a Beverly Hills beauty destination. And 'Setup Squad' will follow the hard-working angels who make the dating world a better place, whether you're gay or straight."
Details on greenlights follow:
"PRETTY HURTS" (10 Episodes – 30 Minutes) Premieres Feb 2011 "Pretty Hurts" is a comedic reality series starring Beverly Hills' lovable "injector to the stars" Rand Rusher. Hollywood's high maintenance elites learn that "Pretty Hurts" when they come to Rand's office to get frozen, smoothed and plumped up with cosmetic injectibles – but the real funny stuff happens in between the needle pricks. The staff is its own cast of fabulous LA eccentrics, headed up by Rand's ex, Curt, who manages the whole business – and the homes that he and Rand still share. It's not always domestic bliss. The rest of the staff juggles the ever shifting dynamics of Curt and Rand's relationship with the diva-ish demands of their over- the-top clientele. Each episode follows at least one client's procedure -- and all the funny little dramas that really get under your skin when you're working with the ones you love. Julie Auerbach and Tina Gazzerro from Go Go Luckey Entertainment executive produce.
All series are Executive Produced for Logo by Dave Mace and Christopher Willey. For more on Logo and these series log on to LogoTV.com .
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Soooo excited! Can't wait to see the show! Viewing party?!?! xo
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