Spike TV Explores the Life and Career of the Outrageous and Unforgettable Comedic Great Sam Kinison in a New Documentary "I Am Sam Kinison"

Spike TV Explores the Life and Career of the Outrageous and Unforgettable Comedic Great Sam Kinison in a New Documentary "I Am Sam Kinison"
The film is the latest from critically-acclaimed filmmaker Derik Murray of Network Entertainment who has previously brought to the screen the lives of such iconic figures as Heath Ledger, JFK Jr, Chris Farley, Steve McQueen, Johnny Cash, Bruce Lee and Evel Knievel.

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[via press release from Spike TV] "My view of life is if you're going to miss Heaven... Why miss it by two inches? Miss it!!" - Sam Kinison
SPIKE TV EXPLORES THE LIFE AND CAREER OF THE OUTRAGEOUS AND UNFORGETTABLE COMEDIC GREAT SAM KINISON IN A NEW DOCUMENTARY "I AM SAM KINISON"

Premieres Tuesday, December 19 at 10:00pm

New York, New York, November 30, 2017 - Sam Kinison, the audacious, charismatic, bawdy, fearless, raw and immense talent changed the face of comedy. The life of the legendary comedic pioneer will be celebrated in the original documentary "I Am Sam Kinson" debuting on Spike TV on Tuesday, December 19 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Spike will air the uncensored version one time only directly following at 12:00am midnight, the earliest it could air due to the mature content.

The film is the latest from critically-acclaimed filmmaker Derik Murray of Network Entertainment who has previously brought to the screen the lives of such iconic figures as Heath Ledger, JFK Jr, Chris Farley, Steve McQueen, Johnny Cash, Bruce Lee and Evel Knievel.

Told by the people who knew him best including close friends and family, "I Am Sam Kinison" delves into the complicated life of a man whose life ranged from the restrained to the excessive, the comedic to the tragic, and from the sublime to the ridiculous.

With unforgettable and rarely-seen clips from Sam's most iconic performances, viewers will experience Kinison's meteoric rise featuring his signature barrage of shrieking and misanthropic riffing on some of his favorite topics including marriage, women, religion, and world hunger.
From his humble beginning as Pentecostal preacher to drawing 80,000 rabid fans in Giants Stadium, Kinison enjoyed a steep trajectory to fame, excess, drugs, despair, and an untimely death when his car was hit by a drunk driver in 1992.

Director Adrian Buitenhuis interviewed a stellar cast including Jay Leno, Corey Feldman, Bob Saget, Joe Rogan, Bill Burr, Tommy Chong, Rudy Sarzo, Ron Jeremy, Charlie Sheen, Argus Hamilton, Jimmy Shubert, Dan Barton, Felicia Michaels, Joey Gaynor, Judy Tenuta, Steve Epstein, Lue Deck, Bill Kinison, and Sherry Kinison.

Along with Murray, "I Am Sam Kinison" is Executive Produced by Paul Gertz, Kent Wingerak and Robert Pirooz and Spike's Jon Slusser and Jaimee Kosanke also serve as Executive Producers. 

It Takes a Master to Create One on the New Season of "Ink Master" Premiering Tuesday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT

It Takes a Master to Create One on the New Season of "Ink Master" Premiering Tuesday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT
The tenth season of "Ink Master," titled "Ink Master: Return Of The Masters," will debut on Spike TV starting January 9 and will continue to air on Tuesday nights when the network relaunches as Paramount Network on January 18.

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[via press release from Paramount] IT TAKES A MASTER TO CREATE ONE ON THE NEW SEASON OF "INK MASTER" PREMIERING TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 10PM ET/PT

Season Ten Welcomes Back Three Series Winners to Coach Teams; Artists and Returning Masters Vie for $100,000 Each

Ink Master Season 10 Premieres Tuesday, January 9 At 10pm ET/PT

New York, NY, November 28, 2017 - "Ink Master" returns for a tenth season starting Tuesday, January 9 at 10pm ET/PT. For the first time, the series will welcome back three "Ink Master" winners to coach and mentor artists in the quest for $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked and the coveted title of "Ink Master." In addition, the former "Masters," Season Two's Steve Tefft, Season Seven's Anthony Michaels and Season Nine's DJ Tambe, will be competing against each other to win $100,000 of their own.

From Truly Original, the tenth season of "Ink Master," titled "Ink Master: Return Of The Masters," will debut on Spike TV starting January 9 and will continue to air on Tuesday nights when the network relaunches as Paramount Network on January 18.

"I am ecstatic that we are bringing back Steve, Anthony and DJ to go head to head this season," said Chachi Senior, SVP Alternative Programming and Development, Paramount Network. "Their coaching styles, as well as their talent as artists is the perfect set up for an intense season 10."
This new season starts off with 24 potential contestants who are put through a series of intense tattoo-style challenges, after which Tefft, Michaels and Tambe will select their top six artists to compete as part of their teams. Throughout the competition, the artists will be tested on their technical skills along with their on-the-spot creativity, as they must conceive and execute original tattoos on "human canvases." Each episode will focus on a different and distinct style of tattooing and, as always, while the artists' masterpieces will last a lifetime, so will their mistakes.

After each challenge, the contestants will face a tough panel comprised of musician, filmmaker and artist Dave Navarro, as well as world-renowned tattoo artists Chris Nu�ez ("Miami Ink") and Oliver Peck (Elm Street Tattoo).

Viewers can find more on each artist including biographies, photo galleries, artwork portfolios and team introduction videos by visiting inkmaster.spike.com. Throughout the season, fans can watch full episodes and video clips, and are encouraged to join the conversation on social media using #InkMaster. The latest in tattoo culture and series news can be found on the official "Ink Master" Facebook page, on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

"Ink Master" completed its 9th season on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 with a LIVE 90-minute finale that delivered 1.7 million viewers. Season 9 averaged 1.8 million viewers while ranking #1 in its cable timeslot with M18-49 and #2 with P18-49 and W18-49.

"Ink Master" is produced for Spike by Truly Original ("Swamp People," "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," "Vanity Fair Confidential") with Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock and Andrea Richter serving as executive producers. Truly Original is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.
Chachi Senior is Spike's Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, and Chaz Gray, Executive Producer of Current, Original Series, Spike, oversees production of "Ink Master."

About Truly Original:
Truly Original creates a broad range of scripted and unscripted programming for television and digital platforms. Run by Emmy award-winning producers Glenda Hersh and Steven Weinstock, who serve as Truly Original's co-presidents and CEOs, the company is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America. Truly Original's series include Ink Master, Ink Master: Redemption, and Ink Master: Angels for Spike; The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Don't Be Tardy, Shahs of Sunset, Summer House and the upcoming Stripped, for Bravo; Vanity Fair Confidential for ID; Swamp People for History; Comic Book Men for AMC; Hack My Life for truTV; The Horn for Red Bull TV, and many others. Truly Original is headquartered in New York City.

About Paramount Network:
Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today's brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal. 

Season 2 of "The Shannara Chronicles" Premieres Wednesday, October 11 at 10pm ET/PT on Spike

Season 2 of "The Shannara Chronicles" Premieres Wednesday, October 11 at 10pm ET/PT on Spike
The first season of the original scripted drama, based on the best-selling fantasy book series by Terry Brooks, debuted on MTV in 2016.

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[via press release from Spike TV] Season 2 Of "The Shannara Chronicles" Premieres Wednesday, October 11 at 10pm ET/PT On Spike

New York, NY - August 24, 2017- The second season of the hit fantasy series "The Shannara Chronicles" premieres Wednesday, October 11 at 10pm ET/PT on Spike. The new season consists of 10 one-hour episodes. The first season of the original scripted drama, based on the best-selling fantasy book series by Terry Brooks, debuted on MTV in 2016.

Season two takes place one year after the events of last season. The Four Lands are in chaos. The re-emergence of magic has the populace terrified, and an organization called The Crimson is hunting down magic users, using fear and intimidation to sow discord among the races. Wil, scarred by the loss of Amberle and his separation from Eretria, has turned his back on his magical destiny to become a healer. But when a mysterious woman named Mareth saves Wil from a Crimson attack, he is forced to rejoin the fight.

"The Shannara Chronicles" stars Austin Butler (Wil), Ivana Baquero (Eretria), Manu Bennett (Allanon), Aaron Jakubenko (Ander) and Marcus Vanco (Bandon) along with new cast members Vanessa Morgan (Lyria), Malese Jow (Mareth), Gentry White (Garet), Caroline Chikezie (Queen Tamlin), and Desmond Chiam (General Riga).

"The Shannara Chronicles" is a Sonar Entertainment production created by Al Gough and Miles Millar based on the Shannara series of books written by Terry Brooks. The series is executive produced by Gough and Millar, Brooks, Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, Dan Farah, Tom Lesinski and Jenna Santoianni. The series is produced and distributed worldwide by Sonar Entertainment in association with Millar/Gough Ink and Farah Films.

About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike's Internet address is www.spike.com. 

Spike TV Ratings

Spike TV Finds Strong Ratings in "The Mist"
Spike TV further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 22.

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[via press release from Spike TV] Spike TV Finds Strong Ratings In "The Mist"
New York, NY, June, 27, 2017 - Spike TV's first scripted dramatic series in over a decade, "The Mist," has gotten off to a promising start.

Premiering on Thursday, June 22 at 10pm ET/PT, "The Mist" delivered significant increases in Adults 18-49 (+98%) and total viewers (+137%) in its timeslot compared to the previous 4-week average.

The solid numbers are encouraging as the network rebrands to Paramount Network in January with an emphasis on premium scripted programming.

Overall, "The Mist" drew 1.3 million viewers with 0.6 Adults 18-49.
Based on a story by Stephen King, Spike's THE MIST has been re-imagined for television by Executive Producer and Writer Christian Torpe and produced by TWC-Dimension Television. The story centers around a small town family that is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each other. Family, friends and adversaries become strange bedfellows, battling the mysterious mist and its threats, fighting to maintain morality and sanity as the rules of society break down.
Christian Torpe and Amanda Segel are Executive Producers of "The Mist."
 
Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein and David Glasser are Executive Producers for TWC-Dimension Television with Megan Spanjian, Matthew Signer and Keith Levine as Producers.

Ted Gold, Senior Vice President, Scripted Original Series; and Lauren Ruggiero, Vice President, Scripted Programming are the executives in charge of production for Spike with Vlad Wolynetz serving as Co-Executive Producer.

Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com. 

"Rampage" Jackson-"King Mo" Delivers 1.4 Million Viewers, Peaking with 1.6 Million
Spike TV further spins the numbers for Friday, March 31.

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[via press release from Spike TV] "RAMPAGE" JACKSON-"KING MO" DELIVERS 1.4 MILLION VIEWERS, PEAKING WITH 1.6 MILLION

Bellator MMA Is Averaging 993,000 Viewers in 2017, Up 26% Over Last Year
Spike's coverage of Bellator 175 delivered knockout ratings for Spike TV on Friday, March 31. The main event, featuring Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal drew 1.4 million viewers, peaking with 1.6 million.

Overall, Bellator 175 tallied 1 million viewers and a 0.9 rating with Men 18-49, ranking #3 in its timeslot.

Under Scott Coker's leadership, Bellator MMA in 2017 is averaging 993,000 viewers, a 26% increase over 2016, pacing to be the most-watched year ever for the franchise.
(ratings include dvr +3)

1.85 Million Viewers Tune in for Tito Ortiz - Chael Sonnen Main Event on Spike TV
Spike TV spins the numbers for Saturday, January 21.

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[via press release from Spike TV] 1.85 MILLION VIEWERS TUNE IN FOR TITO ORTIZ - CHAEL SONNEN MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE TV

New York, NY, January 24, 2017 - 1.85 million viewers tuned in for the final fight in Tito Ortiz's storied career, a first round submission victory over Chael Sonnen. This marks the most watched Bellator fight on Spike since last February and the most watched MMA fight on television in 2017.
*these are preliminary numbers as the more accurate viewership total factoring in DVR +3 will be released Thursday.

In the co-feature, 1.7 million viewers witnessed Paul Daley's devastating flying knee KO over Brennan Ward.

Overall, Bellator 170 delivered 1.4 million viewers - making it the 3rd most watched card in the franchise's history. The 3-hour Spike telecast was also ranked #1 in cable with Men 18-49 in the timeslot.

Bellator 170 was also a digital and social success as well.

· The Bellator 170 prelims drew the second most viewers on Bellator.com and Bellator mobile app in franchise history (only behind Bellator 149).

· The post-fight press conference streamed exclusively on YouTube saw the most concurrent viewers in Bellator history.

· #Bellator170 was the #1 trending topic on Twitter during the event and Tito Ortiz, Chael Sonnen and Bellator MMA trended #1 on Google Trends.

About Bellator MMA:
Bellator MMA is a leading mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.

Spike Announces New Docuseries "Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio," Premiering July 22 at 9pm ET/PT

Spike Announces New Docuseries "Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio," Premiering July 22 at 9pm ET/PT
The series is the tragic saga of these young women shrouded in a mystery that includes a dark underbelly of a struggling Midwest region plagued by drug and sex trafficking, and a system that seems to have failed to protect these women.

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[via press release from Spike TV] SPIKE TV PARTNERS WITH ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER JOE BERLINGER FOR AN EIGHT-PART DOCUSERIES ON THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES AND MURDERS IN CHILLICOTHE, OHIO

Produced by RadicalMedia in Association with Third Eye Motion Picture Company, "Gone: The Forgotten Women Of Ohio" Premieres Saturday, July 22 at 9:00pm ET/PT

New York, NY, June 22, 2017 - Spike TV has joined forces with Academy Award(R)-nominated and Emmy(R)-winning documentarian Joe Berlinger ("Paradise Lost" trilogy) for an eye-opening eight-hour event series about the deaths and disappearances of six young women in southern Ohio.
"Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio," premiering Saturday, July 22 at 9:00pm ET/PT is the tragic saga of these young women shrouded in a mystery that includes a dark underbelly of a struggling Midwest region plagued by drug and sex trafficking, and a system that seems to have failed to protect these women.

Over the past three years, a murderous dark cloud has hung over Chillicothe, a small town about an hour's drive from Columbus, Ohio. Four of the victims' bodies have been discovered, while two women remain missing, leaving residents terrified and local authorities baffled. The investigation, which is still active and happening in real time, has extended to additional cities in the region as the body count has expanded beyond the original six.

Despite the fact that these women are mothers, wives, and daughters of area residents, many of the victims' family members are extremely frustrated. They believe that local law enforcement have dragged their heels on solving these crimes because the victims were involved with either drugs or prostitution... or both. Law Enforcement maintains they have been doing everything possible to solve these murders, while Berlinger and his crew have mounted an investigation of their own to help solve these crimes and look into the accusations of police mishandling.

"Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio" digs deep into this tortuous conundrum, uncovering hidden truths and shocking secrets that plague this once idyllic region. Berlinger's quest is unwavering - to uncover the facts and provide needed closure for the family members of the victims. While there has been other national media attention shining a light on this story, Berlinger's cameras were amongst the first to arrive and last to leave, so the series provides the most in depth reporting on this case to date.
"As a father of daughters of my own, I could not help but be drawn to wanting to help solve this mystery and to find out why these families felt that they were not getting the justice they deserved," said Berlinger. "Allocating eight hours of air time to mount a real time investigation as it unfolds was a bold decision by Spike, creating a wonderful collaboration between my team and the network."
"Although the missing women in Ohio initially garnered national media attention, they seem to have been forgotten about without any real justice being served. After discussing with Joe we were compelled to try and give these women a voice," explained Chachi Senior, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming and Development, Spike. "Partnering with Joe has been an extremely humbling experience. He is quite frankly the best at what he does."

"Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio" is produced by RadicalMedia in association with Third Eye Motion Picture Company for Spike. Joe Berlinger serves as director and executive producer. Jon Kamen, Dave O'Connor, and Justin Wilkes are executive producers for RadicalMedia, and Catharine Park also served as executive producer and directed two episodes.

Justin Lacob, Vice President, Original Series is overseeing "Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio" for the network.

About Joe Berlinger and Third Eye Motion Picture Company:
Academy Award(R)-nominated and Emmy(R) and Peabody-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger has been a leading voice in nonfiction film and television for two decades, with a particular emphasis on the criminal justice system. Berlinger's films include the landmark documentaries Brother's Keeper (PBS), a Sundance audience award winner; the Paradise Lost Trilogy (HBO), which helped lead to the release of the wrongfully-convicted West Memphis Three after 18 years of incarceration; and most recently, Whitey: United States of America vs. James J. Bulger, a searing investigation into law enforcement corruption at the highest levels (CNN). Six of Berlinger's documentary features have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, earning three Grand Jury Prize nominations. Berlinger has been a creator on numerous nonfiction television series, including six seasons of the critically-acclaimed Sundance Channel series Iconoclasts; the Emmy(R)-winning Ten Days That Changed America for The History Channel; the Emmy(R)-nominated series Oprah's Master Class and The System with Joe Berlinger for Al Jazeera America. Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru premiered on Netflix in July 2016. Berlinger's most recent TV series Killing Richard Glossip, which aired for Investigation Discovery in April, tells the haunting story of a former motel manager sentenced to die for orchestrating a murder that he swears he had nothing to do with. Later this year, Berlinger will be shooting the feature film "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" starring Zac Efron. Third Eye Motion Picture Company is Joe Berlinger's film and television development company which partners with RadicalMedia on Berlinger's nonfiction productions.

About RadicalMedia:
RadicalMedia is an Oscar-, Emmy-, Peabody- and Grammy Award-winning studio, with recent credits that include "MARS" for National Geographic; "Stan Against Evil" for IFC; "Hamilton's America" for PBS' Great Performances; Netflix's "Abstract: The Art of Design," which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and "Oh Hello On Broadway;" and "May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers," which won the Audience Award: 24 Beats Per Second at SXSW 2017 and was acquired by HBO. RadicalMedia's vast body of work also includes the Oscar-winning documentary "The Fog of War"; Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning "What Happened, Miss Simone?" for Netflix; "Keith Richards: Under the Influence" for Netflix; and Epix's docuseries "America Divided;" as well as numerous Joe Berlinger directed and produced projects, including the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated "Paradise Lost: Purgatory" for HBO; "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster"; "Under African Skies" for A&E; "Whitey: The US vs. James J. Bulger" for CNN, "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" for Netflix, "Killing Richard Glossip" for Investigation Discovery; and two documentary features that had world premieres at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival: "Intent to Destroy" and "From the Ashes," which will have its global TV debut on National Geographic on June 25, 2017. See more at RadicalMedia.com and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com. 

Spike TV's Hit Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer Returns with New Episodes Beginning Sunday, July 2 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT

Spike TV's Hit Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer Returns with New Episodes Beginning Sunday, July 2 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT
"Bar Rescue" will feature additional bars in Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, and Chicago, IL throughout the rest of the season.

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[via press release from Spike TV] SPIKE TV'S HIT SERIES "BAR RESCUE" STARRING JON TAFFER RETURNS WITH NEW EPISODES BEGINNING SUNDAY, JULY 2 AT 10:00 PM, ET/PT

Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" returns with all new episodes featuring bar owners across the US looking for one more chance at success.

The fifth season continues as Jon Taffer attempts to resurrect closed neighborhood bar Casual Tap in Chicago, IL by reigniting the passion of the burnt out firefighter who owns it.
"Bar Rescue" will feature additional bars in Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, and Chicago, IL throughout the rest of the season.

About "Bar Rescue"
"Bar Rescue" returns Sunday, July 2 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT as the fifth season continues with world-renowned bar and nightlife expert Jon Taffer giving failing establishments one last shot at success. From 3 Ball Entertainment, Spike TV's popular original series follows Taffer as he wields his three decades of experience in the restaurant, bar and nightclub business to help give failing bars nationwide one last chance to transform themselves into profitable businesses. This season, Taffer has already rescued bars in Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles and New Orleans. 

Spike TV Announces First Wave of Celebrity Guest Headliners for "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin"

Spike TV Announces First Wave of Celebrity Guest Headliners for "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin"
The network released the first list of headliners that include Julianne Moore, Tracy Morgan, Kate McKinnon, Jane Krakowski, and Jack McBrayer.

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[via press release from Spike TV] SPIKE TV ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF CELEBRITY GUEST HEADLINERS FOR "ONE NIGHT ONLY: ALEC BALDWIN"

Julianne Moore, Tracy Morgan, Kate McKinnon, Jane Krakowski and Jack McBrayer Confirmed to Present

Comedy Tribute Event Produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment to Premiere Sunday, July 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT on Spike TV

New York, NY, June 16, 2017 - The guest list for Spike TV's "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin," a night of comedic tributes from his closest friends and co-stars, is growing with some of the biggest names in entertainment and comedy. The network released the first list of headliners that include Julianne Moore, Tracy Morgan, Kate McKinnon, Jane Krakowski, and Jack McBrayer. Additional names will be announced shortly.

"One Night Only: Alec Baldwin" will be an exclusive black tie evening of laughs from Baldwin's friends and luminaries from the worlds of comedy, film and television and include music, candid personal stories and a few surprises for the superstar. Taping at Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 25, the special is produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment and directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller.

"One Night Only: Alec Baldwin" will premiere on Spike TV on Sunday, July 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT.
Alec Baldwin is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning actor, writer, comedian and producer who has portrayed some of the most memorable characters in film and television over the last quarter century, from "Jack Donaghy" on "30 Rock" to leading roles in "Mission Impossible-Rogue Nation," "Aviator," "The Hunt For Red October," and "The Departed." Baldwin has hosted "Saturday Night Live" 17 times, and his recent portrayal of President Trump has received worldwide accolades.
Spike TV's "One Night Only" is an original franchise, created by Casey Patterson, that celebrates the true legends of comedy - those who have shaped generations with their groundbreaking styles. It is a truly memorable event - a night of nonstop comedy, untold stories and heartfelt admiration. Previous honorees have included Eddie Murphy and Don Rickles with appearances by David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert De Niro, Jon Stewart, Martin Scorsese, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler and more.

Spike TV has been an industry leader in original event programming honoring icons and heroes from the worlds of comedy, sports and entertainment, including "Guys Choice" over the last decade and more recently, "Rock The Troops" hosted by Dwayne Johnson.

Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare serve as executive producers alongside Casey Patterson. Beth McCarthy-Miller is director. Jon Slusser, Spike's Senior Vice President, Sports and Specials serves as the network's Executive in Charge.

The sponsors for "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin" include SNICKERS(R), Bud Light, T-Mobile, AXE(R), Kia Motors America, GEICO(R), BACARD�(R), and Tylenol(R) Rapid Release Gels.

About Casey Patterson Entertainment:
Casey Patterson Entertainment is a full service production company producing premium content, live events, and talent-driven series and specials with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. Casey Patterson is an Emmy(R)-nominated, critically-acclaimed executive producer who has created an array of groundbreaking programming during her 20-year tenure at Viacom. Patterson's current projects include the breakout hit-series "Lip Sync Battle," the highest-rated series in Spike history; the newly revamped "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards;" Spike's "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin" airing this June; "Rock the Troops" with Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions; Nickelodeon's "Lip Sync Battle: Shorties," and "Guys Choice." Additional credits include such high-profile events as the "2016 MTV Movie Awards," "The Concert for New York City," "The Concert of the Century at the White House," "Saturday Night Live 25th Anniversary Special," "The Comedy Awards," "Between Two Ferns - A Fairy Tale of New York," "The Video Game Awards," "SCREAM Awards," "GQ Men of the Year Awards," VH1's "Vogue Fashion Awards," VH1's "Divas Live," FOX's "Billboard Music Awards," and NBC's "Concert for America."

About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com. 

Spike TV Inks 10 Episodes of New Series "Ink Master: Angels"

Spike TV Inks 10 Episodes of New Series "Ink Master: Angels"
The series features four of "Ink Master" Season 8's top female competitors - Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty, Nikki Simpson and Gia Rose - as they travel the country and go head to head with some of America's most talented tattoo artists.

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[via press release from Spike TV] "INK MASTER: ANGELS" SPREADS ITS WINGS
SPIKE TV INKS 10 EPISODES OF NEW SERIES "INK MASTER: ANGELS"

New York, NY, June 5, 2017 - Spike's hit original tattoo-competition franchise, "Ink Master," continues to grow, as the network has greenlit 10 episodes of new series, "Ink Master: Angels." The series features four of "Ink Master" Season 8's top female competitors - Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty, Nikki Simpson and Gia Rose - as they travel the country and go head to head with some of America's most talented tattoo artists. Competitors will face a variety of tattoo-based challenges to see who has what it takes to beat the "Angels" and earn a spot on Season 10 of "Ink Master" (premiering on Paramount Network in 2018). Both series are produced by Truly Original.

The announcement was made today by Chachi Senior, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development, Spike/Paramount Network.

"As the 'Ink Master' franchise continues to grow, we are thrilled to work with Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty, Nikki Simpson and Gia Rose on 'Ink Master: Angels,'" said Senior. "The fan-favorite females of Season 8 will add a new voice to the franchise and help us discover the best artists around the country."

The new series, which has been picked up for 10 one-hour episodes will air in the fall of 2017 following the culmination of "Ink Master" Season 9, which premieres Tuesday, June 6, along with new episodes of spinoff series "Ink Master: Redemption."

"Ink Master," "Ink Master: Angels" and "Ink Master: Redemption" are produced for Spike by Truly Original ("Swamp People," "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," "Vanity Fair Confidential") with Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock and Andrea Richter serving as executive producers. Truly Original is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

Chachi Senior is Spike's Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, Tori Socha Vice President, Development, Spike, oversees production of "Ink Master Angels" for the network and Chaz Gray, Executive Producer of Current, Original Series, Spike, oversees production of "Ink Master" for the network.

Truly Original creates a broad range of scripted and unscripted programming for television and digital platforms. Run by Emmy award-winning producers Glenda Hersh and Steven Weinstock, who serve as Truly Original's co-presidents and CEOs, the company is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America. Truly Original's series include Ink Master, Ink Master: Redemption, and Ink Master: Angels for Spike; The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Don't Be Tardy, Shahs of Sunset, Summer House and the upcoming Stripped, for Bravo; Vanity Fair Confidential for ID; Swamp People for History; Comic Book Men for AMC; Hack My Life for truTV; I Love You... But I Lied for Lifetime; The Horn for Red Bull TV, and many others. Truly Original is headquartered in New York City.

Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com. 

Video: New "Jaw Dropping" Trailer for Spike's "The Mist," from a Story by Stephen King, Debuts 6/22

Video: New "Jaw Dropping" Trailer for Spike's "The Mist," from a Story by Stephen King, Debuts 6/22
When the residents of Bridgeville, Maine find themselves engulfed by a foreboding mist containing a myriad of inexplicable and bizarre threats, their humanity is put to the test.

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New "Jaw Dropping" Trailer for Spike's THE MIST, from a story by Stephen King, debuts 6/22

There's something out there... ..
A new trailer for the upcoming Spike TV series THE MIST (premieres Thursday, June 22, 10 PM, ET/PT), from a story by Stephen King, debuted earlier today. Entitled "Out There," viewers get a new glimpse of what is in the mist, and it is literally jaw-dropping... .
 
Series Info for Spike's THE MIST:
When the residents of Bridgeville, Maine find themselves engulfed by a foreboding mist containing a myriad of inexplicable and bizarre threats, their humanity is put to the test in THE MIST, a new 10 episode serialized drama premiering Thursday, June 22 at 10 PM, ET/PT on Spike.

Based on a story by Stephen King, Spike's THE MIST has been re-imagined for television by Executive Producer and Writer Christian Torpe and produced by TWC-Dimension Television. The story centers around a small town family that is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each other. Family, friends and adversaries become strange bedfellows, battling the mysterious mist and its threats, fighting to maintain morality and sanity as the rules of society break down.

The series stars Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, Gus Birney, Danica Curcic, Okezie Morro, Dan Butler, Darren Pettie, Isiah Whitlock, Jr., Russell Posner, Luke Cosgrove and Frances Conroy. 

"The Shannara Chronicles" Moves to Spike TV

"The Shannara Chronicles" Moves to Spike TV
Spike will introduce its viewers to the critically-acclaimed series this summer as it will encore season one beginning on Thursday, June 29.

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"THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES" MOVES TO SPIKE TV
The Second Season of the Epic Fantasy Series To Premiere on Spike This Fall
An Encore Presentation of Season One Debuts June 29

New York, NY - May 11, 2017 - The second season of popular fantasy series "The Shannara Chronicles" will air on Spike TV this fall. The first season of the original scripted drama, based on the best-selling fantasy book series by Terry Brooks, debuted on MTV in 2016.

Filmed on location in New Zealand, the new season will consist of 10 one-hour episodes. Details of the premiere date and time for season two will be announced in the coming weeks.

Spike will introduce its viewers to the critically-acclaimed series this summer as it will encore season one beginning on Thursday, June 29 at 11:00pm ET/PT, directly following the Spike original series, "The Mist."

"The Shannara Chronicles" stars Austin Butler (Wil), Ivana Baquero (Eretria), Manu Bennett (Allanon), Aaron Jakubenko (Ander) and Marcus Vanco (Bandon) along with new cast members Vanessa Morgan (Lyria), Malese Jow (Mareth), Gentry White (Garet), Caroline Chikezie (Queen Tamlin), and Desmond Chiam (General Riga).

Season two takes place one year after the events of last season. The Four Lands are in chaos. The re-emergence of magic has the populace terrified, and an organization called The Crimson is hunting down magic users, using fear and intimidation to sow discord among the races. Wil, scarred by the loss of Amberle and his separation from Eretria, has turned his back on his magical destiny to become a healer. But when a mysterious woman named Mareth saves Wil from a Crimson attack, he is forced to rejoin the fight.

"The Shannara Chronicles" is created by Al Gough and Miles Millar based on the Shannara series of books written by Terry Brooks. The series is executive produced by Gough & Millar, Brooks, Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, and Dan Farah. The series is produced and distributed worldwide by Sonar Entertainment in association with Millar/Gough Ink and Farah Films.

About Viacom:
Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, social media experiences, and other entertainment content for audiences in more than 180 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike, BET, CMT, TV Land, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., Logo, Nicktoons, TeenNick, Channel 5 (UK), Telefe (Argentina) and Paramount Channel, reach over 3.9 billion cumulative television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/viacom.

Dave Navarro Performs Original Rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner as Part of Promo for the New Season of "Ink Master"

Dave Navarro Performs Original Rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner as Part of Promo for the New Season of "Ink Master"
Spike TV's hit original reality-competition series "Ink Master" returns for a ninth season on Tuesday, June 6.

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[via press release from Spike TV]

    

WHO WILL BE CROWNED AMERICA'S "MASTER SHOP" ON THE NEW SEASON OF "INK MASTER" PREMIERING TUESDAY, JUNE 6 AT 10 PM ET/PT

Season 9 Introduces Nine Pairs Of Contestants Who Battle For The Largest Grand Prize in Series History And, For The First Time, The Title Of "Master Shop"

New York, NY, April 20, 2017 - Spike TV's hit original reality-competition series "Ink Master" returns for a ninth season on Tuesday, June 6 at 10pm ET/PT, with the highest stakes yet and twice as much prize money on the line. This season, shops from all around the country are sending two of their strongest artists to compete for a $200,000 grand prize, an editorial feature in Inked and, for the first time in "Ink Master" history, the title of "Master Shop." The series is produced by Truly Original.

This season comes with a new twist, as artists will be competing in pairs and representing their hometown shops. Throughout the competition, the artists are not only tested on their technical skills, but also their on-the-spot creativity, as they must conceive and execute original tattoos on "human canvases." Each episode will focus on a different and distinct style of tattooing, and as always, while the artists' masterpieces will last a lifetime... so will their mistakes.

After every challenge, the contestants face a tough panel comprised of musician, filmmaker and artist Dave Navarro, as well as world-renowned tattoo artists Chris Nu�ez ("Miami Ink") and Oliver Peck (Elm Street Tattoo).

You can watch the "Ink Master" promo featuring Dave Navarro performing an original rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner by clicking here or below:

You can watch the "Ink Master" "Meet The Contestant" video by clicking here or below:


The "Ink Master" Season Nine tattoo artists are (listed by shop, in alphabetical order):
· Allegory Arts - Florence, AL
o Ulyss Blair (@Ulyss_Blair) - Co-owner/Artist
o Eva Huber (@eva_jean) - Co-owner/Artist
· Artistic Skin Designs - Indianapolis, IN
o April Nicole (@April_Nicole) - Artist
o Dane Smith (@danesmithtattoo) - Artist
· Black Anchor Collective - Hesperia, CA
o Carlos Rojas (@Crojasart) - Artist
o Aric Taylor (@Aric_Taylor) - Artist
· Classic Trilogy Tattoo - Cortland, NY
o Thom Bulman (@Bulman_Tattoos) - Owner/Artist
o Derek Zielinski (@derek_zielinski_artist) - Artist
· Pinz and Needles - Baltimore, MD
o Jessy Knuckles (@jessyknuckles) - Artist
o Allisin Riot (@allisintattoos) - Artist
· The Marked Society Tattoo - McDonough, GA
o Wes Hogan (@awesomehogan) - Artist
o Mike P (@tattoosbymikep) - Co-Owner/Artist
· Thicker Than Blood - White Plains, NY
o Jhon Campuzano (@jhoncampuzanotattoo) - Artist
o Babiery Hernandez (@babierytattoo) - Artist
· Tri-Cities Tattoo - Atlanta, GA
o Bang (@chabangna) - Artist
o Danger Dave (@dangerdaveink) - Artist
· Unkindness Art - Richmond, VA
o Erin Chance (@ErinChanceTattoo) - Owner/Artist
o Doom Kitten (@doomkitten) - Artist

Viewers can find more on each artist including biographies, photo galleries, artwork portfolios and artist introduction videos by visiting inkmaster.spike.com. Throughout the season, fans can watch full episodes and video clips, and are encouraged to join the conversation on social media using #InkMaster. The latest in tattoo culture and series news can be found on the official "Ink Master" Facebook page, on Twitter @spikeinkmaster, Pinterest, Tumblr and on Instagram @spikeinkmaster.
"Ink Master" completed its 8th season on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 with a LIVE 90-minute finale that delivered 2.2 million viewers. Season 8 averaged 2.1 million viewers and was the 2nd highest rated in series history among W18-49. For the full season, 57% of the audience was female, the most in series history, demonstrating the network's ongoing plan to deliver gender-balanced original hit series.

"Ink Master" is produced for Spike by Truly Original ("Swamp People," "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," "Vanity Fair Confidential") with Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock and Andrea Richter serving as executive producers. Truly Original is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.
Chachi Senior is Spike's Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Chaz Gray, Executive Producer of Current, Original Series, Spike, oversees production of "Ink Master" for the network and Tori Socha Vice President, Development, Spike, oversees production of "Ink Master Angels" for the network.

Truly Original creates a broad range of scripted and unscripted programming for television and digital platforms. Run by Emmy award-winning producers Glenda Hersh and Steven Weinstock, who serve as Truly Original's co-presidents and CEOs, the company is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America. Truly Original's hit series include Ink Master and Ink Master: Redemption for Spike; The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Don't Be Tardy, Shahs of Sunset, Summer House and the upcoming Stripped, for Bravo; Vanity Fair Confidential for ID; Swamp People for History; Comic Book Men for AMC; Hack My Life for truTV; I Love You... But I Lied for Lifetime; The Horn for Red Bull TV, and many others. Truly Original is headquartered in New York City.

Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.

Video: 1st Look at Spike TV's "The Mist," Based on a Story by Stephen King, Premieres 6/22

Video: 1st Look at Spike TV's "The Mist," Based on a Story by Stephen King, Premieres 6/22
The 10-episode series stars Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, Gus Birney, Danica Curcic, Okezie Morro, Luke Cosgrove, Darren Pettie, Russell Posner, Dan Butler, Isiah Washington, Jr. and Frances Conroy.

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[via press release from Spike TV]

    

FEAR. HUMAN. NATURE.

When the residents of Bridgeville, Maine find themselves engulfed by a foreboding mist containing a myriad of inexplicable and bizarre threats, their humanity is put to the test in THE MIST, a new 10 episode serialized drama premiering Thursday, June 22 at 10 PM, ET/PT on Spike.

Based on a story by Stephen King, THE MIST has been re-imagined for television by Executive Producer and Writer Christian Torpe and produced for Spike by TWC-Dimension Television. Spike's THE MIST centers around a small town family that is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each other. Family, friends and adversaries become strange bedfellows, battling the mysterious mist and its threats, fighting to maintain morality and sanity as the rules of society break down.
THE MIST stars Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, Gus Birney, Danica Curcic, Okezie Morro, Luke Cosgrove, Darren Pettie, Russell Posner, Dan Butler, Isiah Washington, Jr. and Frances Conroy.

For the latest news and information on THE MIST, please visit/follow: Website: http://TheMist.spike.com Twitter: @TheMist Instagram: @TheMist Facebook: @TheMistSpike

Spike TV and Network Entertainment Present "I Am Heath Ledger"

Spike TV and Network Entertainment Present "I Am Heath Ledger"
The 90-minute documentary premieres on Spike on Wednesday, May 17, following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23.

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"I like to do something I fear. I like to set up obstacles and defeat them. I like to be afraid of the project. I always am." - Heath Ledger

SPIKE TV AND NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT "I AM HEATH LEDGER"
New Documentary Exploring The Life Of Heath Ledger Premieres Wednesday, May 17 At 10:00pm ET/PT On SPIKE TV

Limited Theatrical Release On May 3 With Digital/DVD Release On May 23
New York, NY, April 4, 2017 - Heath Ledger was one of his generation's brightest young actors. An immense and generous talent who burst upon the Hollywood scene, he quickly rose to the heights of fame before his tragic death.

Critically-acclaimed filmmaker Derik Murray, Network Entertainment, and Spike TV present the definitive look at the life and work of this unforgettable actor and artist in "I Am Heath Ledger." The 90-minute documentary premieres on Spike on Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00pm ET/PT, following its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23.

The film will receive a limited theatrical nationwide release on May 3 with Fathom Events. Tickets and more information are available at www.FathomEvents.com. "I Am Heath Ledger" will also have a Digital/DVD release from Virgil Films on May 23.

"I Am Heath Ledger" provides an intimate look at Heath through the lens of his own camera, with a treasure trove of never-before-seen footage, as he films and often performs in his own personal journey - extravagant in gesture and in action. Through these personal home movies, we get a rare glimpse into his true character - demonstrating his creative energy and unshakable willingness to take risks that instilled such an extraordinarily deep love and affection in the people that entered his life.
The film features interviews from those who knew Heath best including close friends, family members, and industry peers, such as actors Naomi Watts, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, and Emile Hirsch, directors Ang Lee and Catherine Hardwicke, musicians Ben Harper, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), N'fa, and Grace Woodroofe, and the Ledger family. "I Am Heath Ledger" recounts his fabled rise to the pinnacle of the Hollywood dream and the indelible mark he left. Not only did he cut a path for himself, but Heath often championed other talents and artists whose voices he thought deserved to be heard. The documentary also showcases his most memorable moments on screen from his beginnings in Australia to the heights of his Hollywood achievements.

From his early hit films such as "10 Things I Hate About You," to "The Patriot," to "Monster's Ball," to his award-winning and critically-acclaimed role as Ennis in "Brokeback Mountain," Heath was a remarkable talent whose work ethic, ambition, and integrity catapulted him to Hollywood's elite. But his most iconic role, his Academy-Award(R) winning performance, The Joker in "The Dark Knight," truly speaks to his profound talent as an actor. The documentary goes behind-the scenes of the shooting of "The Dark Knight," as Heath morphed into the psychotic criminal-mastermind that will live in cinematic lore forever.

I AM Heath Ledger Trailer
The film is the latest from producer-director Murray, who has previously brought to the screen the lives of such iconic figures as JFK Jr, Steve McQueen, Chris Farley, Johnny Cash, Bruce Lee and Evel Knievel. "I Am Heath Ledger." joins that gallery of indelible biographical portraits.
Along with Murray, "I Am Heath Ledger" is Executive Produced by Paul Gertz ("I Am Chris Farley," "I Am Evel Knievel," "I Am Steve McQueen," "I Am Bruce Lee"), Kent Wingerak ("I Am Chris Farley," "I Am Evel Knievel," "I Am Steve McQueen," "I Am Bruce Lee") and Robert Pirooz ("I Am Chris Farley," "I Am Evel Knievel," "I Am Steve McQueen") and Spike's Kevin Kay, Jon Slusser, Jaimee Kosanke also serve as Executive Producers.
 
About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.

Mic Drop! Paramount Network Renews "Lip Sync Battle" for Season Four

Mic Drop! Paramount Network Renews "Lip Sync Battle" for Season Four
Season three of "Lip Sync Battle" is in production now with new episodes debuting on Spike Thursday, April 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

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MIC DROP!
PARAMOUNT NETWORK RENEWS "LIP SYNC BATTLE" FOR SEASON FOUR
The Global and Multiplatform Superstar Franchise Renewed For 18 New Episodes
New Season To Launch In January On Paramount Network with LIVE Star-Studded Episode From The Paramount Lot

New York, NY, March 30, 2017 - The worldwide hit franchise, "Lip Sync Battle" is returning for a fourth season consisting of 18 half-hour episodes, it was announced today by Kevin Kay, President, Spike (soon to be the Paramount Network), TV Land, CMT. The new season will launch on Paramount Network in January 2018 with a special star-studded LIVE episode emanating from the Paramount lot.

The Emmy(R)-nominated, critically-acclaimed, multiplatform megastar for the network has delivered close to one billion cross-platform views since launch, over two million YouTube Channel subscribers, over two million fans on Facebook, and is the most watched original series in network history.

Season three of "Lip Sync Battle" is in production now with new episodes debuting on Spike Thursday, April 20 at 10:00pm ET/PT.

"Lip Sync Battle has evolved into a premium global franchise with a nearly a billion platforms views in less than two years," said Kay. "With our amazing hosts, incredible participating talent, and creative and forward-thinking producers, Lip Sync Battle will be a cornerstone franchise for the rebranded Paramount Network launching next January."
   
"The entire Lip Sync Battle family is so honored and over the moon to have a home on the new Paramount Network! We're already planning our LIVE Season 4 Synctacular Event on the fabled Paramount backlot. They may never be the same!" said Casey Patterson, Executive Producer.
The "Lip Sync Battle" brand grew exponentially over the past year. Spike's sister network Nickelodeon recently greenlit the new original series, "Lip Sync Battle Shorties" featuring real-life kids lip-syncing pop songs in celebration of their favorite artists. Also this year, a groundbreaking new "Lip Sync Battle" app was launched to rave reviews and a partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines was created for an on-board experiential experience.

In addition, the "Lip Sync Battle" franchise is taking over the world airing in 110 territories spread out over six continents and original format versions in in 14 countries as wide ranging as Israel, Poland, Vietnam, South Africa and Indonesia and Viacom's Channel 5 in the UK where it has been a huge ratings success.

The global multiplatform hit series, "Lip Sync Battle," is hosted by entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award-winner LL COOL J and television personality, #1 NY Times Best Selling author, and model, Chrissy Teigen.

The critically-acclaimed and award-nominated "Lip Sync Battle" features celebrities going head to head - lip-syncing the song of their choice - battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. "Lip Sync Battle" is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment, Jay Peterson of Matador Content, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant and 8 Million Plus Productions.

About Viacom:
Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, social media experiences, and other entertainment content for audiences in more than 180 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike, BET, CMT, TV Land, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., Logo, Nicktoons, TeenNick, Channel 5 (UK), Telefe (Argentina) and Paramount Channel, reach over 3.9 billion cumulative television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/viacom.

Spike TV Renews "Ink Master" for Season Ten and Greenlights "Ink Master Angels" Special

Spike TV Renews "Ink Master" for Season Ten and Greenlights "Ink Master Angels" Special
Season 9 of "Ink Master" debuts this June along with new episodes of spin-off series "Ink Master: Redemption."

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SPIKE TV RENEWS "INK MASTER" FOR SEASON TEN AND GREENLIGHTS "INK MASTER ANGELS" SPECIAL

Network Inks Season 10 of "Ink Master" To Premiere in 2018
New York, NY, March 23, 2017 - Spike's hit original tattoo-competition series, "Ink Master," continues to grow, renewing for a tenth season and greenlighting a new special, "Ink Master Angels." The announcement was made today by Chachi Senior, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Spike. "Ink Master" and "Ink Master Angels" are produced by Truly Original.

Season 10, which has been picked up for 16 one-hour episodes, will go into production later this year and air on the rebranded Paramount Network in 2018.

With the rise in popularity of female competitors on "Ink Master," Spike also has greenlit "Ink Master Angels." The one-hour special will feature four of Season 8's top female competitors - Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty, Nikki Simpson and Gia Rose - as they travel the country and go head to head with some of America's most talented tattoo artists in a variety of challenges, to see who has what it takes to beat them. The special will debut later this year.

"I'm so pleased to see 'Ink Master' reach a milestone tenth season as it continues to be a great ratings driver for the network," said Senior. "The franchise has shown such amazing growth with our female audience that it is a natural progression to launch a female-fronted standalone competition, as well."
Season 9 of "Ink Master" debuts this June along with new episodes of spinoff series "Ink Master: Redemption."

Each week, "Ink Master" puts artists through a series of tattoo challenges that not only test the artists' technical skills, but also their on-the-spot creativity, as they must create and execute an original tattoo on a "human canvas." Each episode focuses on a different and distinct style of tattooing such as realism, black and gray, and American traditional. The masterpieces the artists create will last a lifetime - and so will their mistakes. After every challenge, the contestants face a tough panel made up of series host Dave Navarro and world renowned tattoo artists Chris Nunez ("Miami Ink") and Oliver Peck (Elm Street Tattoo).

"Ink Master," "Ink Master Angels" and "Ink Master: Redemption" are produced for Spike by Truly Original ("Swamp People," "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," "Vanity Fair Confidential") with Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock and Andrea Richter serving as executive producers. Truly Original is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

Chachi Senior is Spike's Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Chaz Gray, Executive Producer of Current, Original Series, Spike, oversees production of "Ink Master" for the network and Tori Socha Vice President, Development, Spike, oversees production of "Ink Master Angels" for the network.

Truly Original creates a broad range of scripted and unscripted programming for television and digital platforms. Run by Emmy award-winning producers Glenda Hersh and Steven Weinstock, who serve as Truly Original's co-presidents and CEOs, the company is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America. Truly Original's hit series include Ink Master and Ink Master: Redemption for Spike; The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Don't Be Tardy, Shahs of Sunset, Summer House and the upcoming Stripped, for Bravo; Vanity Fair Confidential for ID; Swamp People for History; Comic Book Men for AMC; Hack My Life for truTV; I Love You... But I Lied for Lifetime; The Horn for Red Bull TV, and many others. Truly Original is headquartered in New York City.

Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.

Spike TV Presents an Original Comedy Tribute Event "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin"

Spike TV Presents an Original Comedy Tribute Event "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin"
Taping at Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 25, the special is produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment and directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller.

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[via press release from Spike TV]

    

SPIKE TV PRESENTS AN ORIGINAL COMEDY TRIBUTE EVENT "ONE NIGHT ONLY: ALEC BALDWIN"

New York, NY, March 14, 2017 - Alec Baldwin, one of entertainment's most iconic and beloved actors will be feted in a night of comedic tributes from his closest friends and co-stars, in Spike TV's original special, "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin."

Part "This is Your Life," part Dean Martin Roast, "One Night Only: Alec Baldwin" will be an exclusive black tie evening of laughs from Baldwin's friends and luminaries from the worlds of comedy, film and television. Taping at Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 25, the special is produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment and directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller.

"One Night Only: Alec Baldwin" will premiere on Spike TV on Sunday, July 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT.
The evening features comedy, film packages, music, candid personal stories and a few surprises for the superstar.

"Alec is an original and one of the greats. Heroic, complicated, legendary, brilliant and hilarious," said Casey Patterson, Executive Producer. "When we spoke about this event he said 'you overestimate the number of friends I have' and I replied 'you underestimate the number of people that will line up to have fun at your expense.' It will be that kind of night, love and laughs."
"I am dreading this. I am truly dreading this. But if Tracy Morgan is coming, it'll be okay. Is Tracy coming?" said Alec Baldwin.

Alec Baldwin is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning actor, writer, comedian and producer who has portrayed some of the most memorable characters in film and television over the last quarter century, from "Jack Donaghy" on "30 Rock" to leading roles in "Mission Impossible-Rogue Nation," "Aviator," "The Hunt For Red October," and "The Departed." Baldwin has hosted "Saturday Night Live" 17 times, and his recent portrayal of President Trump has received worldwide accolades.
Spike TV's "One Night Only" is an original franchise that celebrates the true legends of comedy - those who have shaped generations with their groundbreaking styles. It is a truly memorable event - a night of nonstop comedy, untold stories and heartfelt admiration. Previous honorees have included Eddie Murphy and Don Rickles with appearances by David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert De Niro, Jon Stewart, Martin Scorsese, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler and more.
Spike TV has been an industry leader in original event programming honoring icons and heroes from the worlds of comedy, sports and entertainment, including "Guys Choice" over the last decade and more recently, "Rock The Troops" hosted by Dwayne Johnson.

Casey Patterson serves as executive producer. Beth McCarthy-Miller is director. Jon Slusser, Spike's Senior Vice President, Sports and Specials serves as the network's Executive in Charge.

About Casey Patterson Entertainment:
Casey Patterson Entertainment is a full service production company producing premium content, live events, and talent-driven series and specials with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. Casey Patterson is an Emmy(R)-nominated, critically-acclaimed executive producer who has created an array of groundbreaking programming during her 20-year tenure at Viacom. Patterson's current projects include the breakout hit-series "Lip Sync Battle," the highest-rated series in Spike history, the newly revamped "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards," "Rock the Troops" with Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions, Nickelodeon's "Lip Sync Battle: Shorties," "Guys Choice," Spike's "One Night Only," and "The TV Land Awards." Additional credits include such high-profile events as the "2016 MTV Movie Awards," "The Concert for New York City," "The Concert of the Century at the White House," "Saturday Night Live 25th Anniversary Special" "The Comedy Awards." "Between Two Ferns - A Fairy Tale of New York," "The Video Game Awards," "SCREAM Awards." "GQ Men of the Year Awards," VH1's "Vogue Fashion Awards," VH1's "Divas Live," FOX's "Billboard Music Awards," and NBC's "Concert for America."

About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.

"Time and Punishment: A Town Hall Discussion with JAY Z and Harvey Weinstein" Airs Live on Spike TV on Wednesday, March 8 at 9:00pm ET

"Time and Punishment: A Town Hall Discussion with JAY Z and Harvey Weinstein" Airs Live on Spike TV on Wednesday, March 8 at 9:00pm ET
The special will air live from New York City leading into the second episode of the critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking series "TIME: The Kalief Browder Story."

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Shawn "JAY Z" Carter Joins Harvey Weinstein, Prominent Civil Rights Activists and Kalief Browder's Family For A Special Town Hall Event To Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
"TIME AND PUNISHMENT: A Town Hall Discussion With JAY Z And Harvey Weinstein" Airs LIVE On Spike TV on Wednesday, March 8 at 9:00pm ET
Special Will Also Air on BET and VH1

New York, NY, March 7, 2017 - Shawn "JAY Z" Carter and Harvey Weinstein join Kalief Browder's family and prominent civil rights activists in a compelling and provocative LIVE Town Hall event, "TIME AND PUNISHMENT: A Town Hall Discussion With JAY Z And Harvey Weinstein," on Wednesday, March 8 at 9:00pm ET on Spike TV.

"TIME AND PUNISHMENT: A Town Hall Discussion With JAY Z And Harvey Weinstein" will air live from New York City leading into the second episode of the critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking series "TIME: The Kalief Browder Story." The special also will air on Spike's sister networks BET at 12:00am midnight and VH1.

Kalief's siblings Akeem, Nicole, Deion, and Kamal will be joined by the family's attorney Paul Prestia and Jenner Furst who directed and executive produced "TIME: The Kalief Browder Story."
The host and panelists will be announced shortly.

"TIME AND PUNISHMENT: A Town Hall Discussion With "JAY Sand Harvey Weinstein" is produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador with Alex Coletti as Director.
"TIME: The Kalief Browder Story" is a compelling, six-part documentary event series tells the story of Kalief Browder, a young African-American student who spent three years on Rikers Island without ever being convicted of a crime. The series airs on Spike Wednesdays at 10:00pm ET/PT and is executive produced by include Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, Harvey Weinstein, David C. Glasser, Sharon Levy, Chachi Senior, Jenner Furst, Nick Sandow, Julia Willoughby Nason, and Michael Gasparro.
Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.

Adam Carolla's Live Interactive Talk Show Premieres Tuesday, March 14 at 10:00 PM, ET on Spike

Adam Carolla's Live Interactive Talk Show Premieres Tuesday, March 14 at 10:00 PM, ET on Spike
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will be the special guest on the series premiere of "Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff Live."

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[via press release from Spike TV] ADAM CAROLLA'S LIVE INTERACTIVE TALK SHOW PREMIERES TUESDAY, MARCH 14 AT 10:00 PM, ET ON SPIKE

"Adam Carolla And Friends Build Stuff Live" Features Adam Carolla Taking On Creative Build Projects with His Celebrity Friends

Premiere Episode will Feature Special Guest Appearance by Jimmy Kimmel

On Tuesday, March 14 at 10:00 PM, ET, Spike will debut "Adam Carolla And Friends Build Stuff Live" which will feature the renowned television, radio and internet personality taking on building projects with celebrity friends in need of his carpentry expertise. The interactive LIVE talk show will include Carolla's comedic take on recent headlines and topical pop culture stories while showcasing his master carpentry skills as he lends advice to his guests as well as his viewers via social media. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will be the special guest on the series premiere.

About Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla currently hosts "The Adam Carolla Show" which is one of the most popular and downloaded podcasts in the world. He has starred in and produced such television series as Comedy Central's "The Man Show," "Crank Yankers" and MTV's "Loveline." He has also written directed and starred in feature films, including "The Hammer" and "Road Hard." Carolla is also a New York Times best-selling author for his books, having written In 50 Years We'll All Be Chicks, Not Taco Bell Material, and President Me: The America That's In My Head.

Spike TV's Hit Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer Returns with New Episodes Beginning Sunday, February 19 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT

Spike TV's Hit Series "Bar Rescue" Starring Jon Taffer Returns with New Episodes Beginning Sunday, February 19 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT
Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" returns with all new episodes featuring bar owners across the US looking for one more chance at success.

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[via press release from Spike TV] SPIKE TV'S HIT SERIES "BAR RESCUE" STARRING JON TAFFER RETURNS WITH NEW EPISODES BEGINNING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 10:00 PM, ET/PT
Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" returns with all new episodes featuring bar owners across the US looking for one more chance at success.

The fifth season continues when Jon Taffer attempts to save State Pub, a college bar outside of Denver, CO with a prospective owner that has run into debt and scares away customers while drinking on the job. Taffer tries to rescue the bar while ensuring the potential ownership deal doesn't fall through.

"Bar Rescue" will feature additional bars in Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, and New Orleans, LA throughout the rest of the season.

About "Bar Rescue"
"Bar Rescue" returns Sunday, February 19 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT as the fifth season continues with world-renowned bar and nightlife expert, Jon Taffer giving failing establishments one last shot at success. Spike TV's popular original series follows Taffer as he wields his three decades of experience in the restaurant, bar and nightclub business to help give failing bars nationwide one last chance to transform themselves into profitable businesses. This season, Taffer has already rescued bars in Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Seattle, and San Francisco, and will continue to rescue businesses in Denver, Chicago, and New Orleans.

Jenn Brown Joins Spike's Multi-Platform Coverage of Bellator MMA

Jenn Brown Joins Spike's Multi-Platform Coverage of Bellator MMA
In this newly created role, Brown will host Bellator's online fight coverage and provide updates as well as conduct interviews during the live telecasts.

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[via press release from Spike TV] JENN BROWN JOINS SPIKE'S MULTI-PLATFORM COVERAGE OF BELLATOR MMA
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - (January 23, 2017) - Jenn Brown, an Emmy-award winning sports broadcaster and television personality, has joined Spike's on-air and online coverage of Bellator MMA.

In this newly created role, Brown will host Bellator's online fight coverage and provide updates as well as conduct interviews during the live telecasts. In addition she will host feature segments both on-air and online while working with the digital team on long-form content for Bellator.com.
A two-time Emmy-award winner, Brown is a former Division I Collegiate Athlete for the University of Florida, and has reported from the sidelines of the biggest college football and baseball games for ESPN. Brown was the first female correspondent for Inside the NFL and can be regularly seen covering both boxing and MMA. She spent eight years as a reporter and host for ESPN and sidelined the smash-hit show American Ninja Warrior.

"We are thrilled to have such an accomplished sports broadcaster like Jenn Brown join Spike's critically-acclaimed coverage of Bellator MMA," said Scott Fishman, Executive Producer, Spike Sports. "Her knowledge and experience in on-air reporting for major sports including mixed martial arts will be a great complement to our multiplatform coverage."

"I'm excited to join the on air and digital coverage of Bellator MMA, an emerging global sports franchise with such an exciting future ahead," said Brown.

Brown's inaugural appearance on Spike's coverage of Bellator MMA took place this past Saturday during Bellator 170: Ortiz vs Sonnen. Brown previously worked with Bellator President Scott Coker for Showtime's coverage of Strikeforce.

About Bellator MMA:
Bellator MMA is a leading mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.