2013 Upfront: E!
E! unveiled its original programming slate at its Upfront event in New York, including six new series, a myriad of topical specials, live events and unique projects in development across a variety of genres. It was a rockin’ show at the Manhattan center, MC’d by Ryan Seacrest, who introduced Kelly, Giuliana & George from Fashion Police (did we mention there were striking FP writers outside the venue?) The Soup’s Joel McHale (who compared Seacrest to a Yorkie), Kourtney and super-pregnant Kim Kardashian along with mom Kris Jenner, and the irrepressible Chelsea Handler. Here’s a look at what the network has coming up.
New Series
The Wanted Life (produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions, Scooter Braun Projects and Global Talent TV) chronicles the personal and professional lives of the edgy pop music powerhouse The Wanted (who performed live at the Upfront). The show premieres Sunday, June 2 at 10:30p.
Viewers will get to peek into the personal lives of the glitzy, glamorous real women behind the WWE Divas in Total Divas. Produced by WWE and Bunim-Murray Productions, the series debuts Sunday, July 28 at 10p.
Pop Innovators, slated to debut in July 2013, showcases the most influential names in pop culture in their own words. The first episode will offer an in-depth look at the life and career of will.i.am from his point of view.
Love and Other Contact Sports: Eric and Jessie, slated for a late summer 2013 debut, will take viewers inside the confines of celebrity/athlete romances, starting with country/pop singer Jessie James and her fiancee, Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker. The show is produced by Shed Media U.S.
Hosted by Ross Matthews, interactive talk show Hello Ross [wt] gives fans the opportunity to debate the most buzz-worthy topics and come face to face with their favorite celebrities. From Borderline Amazing Productions, show is expected to premiere in fall 2013.
The Trend, slated to debut in fall 2013, features a team of experts and celebrity contributors discussing all things fashion, beauty and design.
Ten new specials include everything from baby drama to celebrity spats and lifestyles, includingHolly Has A Baby (from Comcast Entertainment Studios and debuting Sunday, May 12 at 9p) about Holly Madison’s journey to motherhood; Bigger, Badder Celebrity Feuds (from Comcast Entertainment Studios and debuting Tuesday, May 28 at 10p), which reveals the gritty details behind some Hollywood’s biggest fights; and 50 Hours with 50 Cent (slated to debut in fall 2013), which gives one fan the opportunity to spend two full days with iconic rapper.
In addition, the network has six unscripted projects, three topical/comedy projects, and eight scripted projects in development.
