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04. 21 .10

UPFRONT 2010: FOOD NETWORK

Food Network unveiled plans for four new series this summer:

    * Cupcake Wars - Competition series where the country's top cupcake bakers take on a series of challenges that tests their creativity, flavors and presentation in an effort to present their treats at a major event. Premieres June 18 at 10p.

    * 24 Hour Restaurant Battle - Chef Scott Conant hosts this competition series where aspiring restaurateurs have 24 hours to conceive, plan and open their own restaurants for one night. Scott and a rotating panel of judges will award one team with a cash prize of $10,000 in seed money to use toward their dream. Premieres in July.

    * Kid in a Candy Store - Host Adam Gertler travels the US visiting bakeries, restaurants and factories where America's favorite candies are made in search of the most innovative and best-loved sweet treats. Premieres in July.

    * Food Trucks (wt) - Tyler Florence hosts this race challenge series where seven teams comprised of the country's best food truck cooks travel and try to sell the most food in each episode. The final food truck team wins a $50,000 grand prize. Premieres August 15 at 10p.


Food Network returning series include: The Next Iron Chef: Season 3 opening this fall; Worst Cooks in America: Season 2 debuts first quarter 2011; and The Next Food Network Star: Season 7 launches second quarter 2011.

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