Network Expands Gabriel Iglesias Partnership with
"FUSE TV Presents GABRIEL IGLESIAS
#FluffyBreaksEven” Comedy Tour
and New Comedy Specials
Original Series Set to Premiere this Fall:
"Fluffy Breaks
Even,” "Transcendent" and "Revealed”
Returning Series Season Premieres:"Big
Freedia: Queen of Bounce" and "SKEE TV”
Network Orders New Series From Relativity
Media
"Saturday Morning Fever" to Premiere in 2016
NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES – July 31, 2015 – Fuse (www.fuse.tv) is relaunching on September 30, 2015 with a fresh original slate of programming, an expanded partnership with Gabriel Iglesias and a new series order from Relativity Media aimed at today’s culturally-diverse influencers and tastemakers. Fuse will also introduce a new logo and brand as the network's identity will be defined by a line-up of sexy, edgy and relevant original music, comedy, culture and lifestyle programming.
"Welcome to the new Fuse. We are very proud of this fall line-up as a representation of where we are headed, and we look forward to further developing programming that will engage and entertain,” said Fuse Media President Bill Hilary. “In order to reach the multicultural, Millennial audience of trendsetters and influencers that we are calling ‘New Young Americans,’ we need to deliver programming that is diverse, sexy, honest and edgy. While this line-up is just the beginning, we are excited to be presenting new and returning series that will fuel our viewers’ passions and broaden their experiences, as we broaden our brand beyond music and into new areas.”
The first original series to debut on the new Fuse during its fall premiere week is Transcendent (September 30 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT), a docu-series produced by World of Wonder (RuPaul’s Drag Race) documenting the lives of the beautiful girls who perform at the AsiaSF Cabaret & Restaurant in San Francisco. They each have two things in common: they’re all talented and they are all trans women. The series will make up a strong one-two punch on Wednesdays with a lead-in from Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce (also produced by World of Wonder) – the highest-rated series in Fuse history – which will have its season four premiere on September 30 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Also on September 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT is the world television premiere of The Fluffy Movie, offering never-before-seen footage from comic phenomenon Gabriel Iglesias’ (best known as Fluffy to his millions of fans) sold-out world tour.
The first original show developed as part of a multi-year partnership with Iglesias, Fluffy Breaks Even, makes its debut on October 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. An unscripted series from the mind of the popular comedian, Fluffy Breaks Even will feature him along with his eccentric tour mates and fellow comedians Martin Moreno (Stuck, The Fluffy Movie: Unity Through Laughter) and Rick Gutierrez (I’m Not Mad, I’m Just a Parent, Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand-up Revolution) as they travel to new cities, meet fans and attempt the impossible – balancing big meals with big workouts!
Two other originals will join the Fuse line-up in October. Season 2 of SKEE TV, a talk show hosted by award-winning DJ, producer, digital media pioneer and entrepreneur DJ Skee returns October 2 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. And Revealed – a new Fuse original series showcasing an artist’s body of work through unique interviews and behind-the-scenes footage in the studio and on set – premieres on October 24 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Artists featured this season include Trey Songz, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Nate Ruess, Bebe Rexha and Ed Sheeran.
As an extension of Fuse’s partnership with Iglesias, the network is presenting the comedian’s upcoming tour, "FUSE TV Presents GABRIEL IGLESIAS #FluffyBreaksEven," which kicks off September 24, 2015 in Loveland, CO. As previously announced, Iglesias is also executive producing three one-hour comedy specials for the network, the first of which, Gabriel Iglesias Presents: The Gentleman Jerry Rocha, premieres on October 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and at least one other series.
Additionally, Fuse has green-lit six half-hour episodes of the vérité style docu-comedy Saturday Morning Fever from Relativity Television (Catfish:The TV Show, The Great Food Truck Race, Home Free). Relativity's Tom Forman and Brad Bishop will serve as executive producers of the series which will debut in 2016. The series takes a fly-on-the-wall look at Dancin’ On Air, a long running, locally-produced dance show in Philadelphia. Though once broadcast nationally, Dancin' On Air now only airs locally, but despite that relatively small stage, the kids on the show believe unwaveringly that this is their ticket to stardom.
Fall Line-Up Descriptions
· Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce (Season 4) - Winner of the 2014 GLAAD Media Award and nominated for 2015 GLAAD Media Award, Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce gives an unfiltered, all access look into the professional and personal journey of the New Orleans native known as Big Freedia. The critically-acclaimed six-part docu-style series is set to return this fall for season 4 and continues to be the highest-rated show in Fuse's 12-year history. Following the success of Freedia's first US tour, season 4 finds Freedia juggling a slew of new creative opportunities that could expand his empire, just as health concerns arise that could derail his career. Premieres on Wednesday, September 30 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce is executive-produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell of World of Wonder (RuPaul's Drag Race, Transcendent).
· Transcendent (new series) - The beautiful girls who perform at the world-famous AsiaSF Cabaret & Restaurant in San Francisco have two things in common: they’re all talented, and they are all trans women. Transcendent documents the struggles and triumphs of these diverse young trans women as they navigate their professional, personal and romantic lives. Premieres on Wednesday, September 30 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. The series is produced by World of Wonder Productions (RuPaul's Drag Race, Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce).
· The Fluffy Movie (world television premiere) - The Fluffy Movie captures worldwide comic phenomenon Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias in never-before-seen footage from his sold-out “Unity Through Laughter” tour that spanned over 20 countries and more than 400 cities. Premieres on Wednesday, September 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
· Fluffy Breaks Even (new series) – An unscripted series from the mind of comedian Gabriel Iglesias (also known as Fluffy to his millions of fans around the world). Fluffy Breaks Even will feature Iglesias along with his eccentric tour mates and fellow comedians Martin Moreno (Stuck, The Fluffy Movie: Unity Through Laughter) and Rick Gutierrez (I’m Not Mad, I’m Just a Parent, Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand-up Revolution) as they travel to new cities, meet fans and attempt the impossible – balancing big meals with big workouts! The series explores the comedy of consequences in each city on the world comedy tour when members of Fluffy’s crew want to eat a high calorie meal, they’re going to have to work to “break even” the next day by burning those calories learning that fun comes with a price … exercise. Premieres Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Produced by Gabriel Iglesias (EP) and co-produced with B-17 Entertainment and ArsonhouseEntertainment.
· SKEE TV (Season 2) – Recognized by both Forbes and Billboard magazine as one of the most influential figures in today’s entertainment business, DJ Skee returns to Fuse this fall. From the recently renovated historic Ivar Theatre in Hollywood and in front of an audience at The Los Angeles Film School, DJ Skee interviews celebrity guests, hosts live musical performances and presents segments dedicated to providing insider access into the trends and trendsetters of tomorrow. Highlights from the first season include such guests as OT Genasis, Busta Rhymes, Tech N9ne and Elliphant. Premieres Friday, October 2 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. SKEE TV is a SKEEmatic production.
· Gabriel Iglesias Presents: The Gentleman Jerry Rocha (original special) – Being a gentleman has always come easy to Jerry Rocha, which of course depends on how you define the word “gentleman”. Gabriel Iglesias once again presents one of the most exciting voices in stand-up today in The Gentleman Jerry Rocha. Rocha’s hilarious perspective on everything from dating younger women to watching older movies is sure to have you laughing and nodding along in approval to this anything but gentle, don’t miss, comedy event. Premieres Saturday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Gabriel Iglesias is the Executive Producer. Gabriel Iglesias Presents: The Gentleman Jerry Rocha is produced by Levity Productions.
· Revealed (new series) – This Fuse original series showcases an artist’s body of work from his or her point of view through unique interview and behind-the-scenes footage in the studio and on set. Using the artist’s music videos as the soundtrack, each episode gives the viewer an exclusive look into the backstory, creative process, and the ups and downs of life as a musician. Episodes this season focus on Trey Songz, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Nate Ruess, Bebe Rexha and Ed Sheeran. Premieres Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Revealed is a Fuse Networks production.
About Fuse
Fuse (www.fuse.tv) is a national television network for New Young Americans (NYAs) – a fast-growing, culturally-diverse generation of influencers and tastemakers, ages 18-34. For more than a decade, Fuse has brought viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, news, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience. Leading into a new look and feel launching this fall, Fuse is expanding beyond music with original programming that reflects a new attitude that is sexy, edgy, relevant and honest. The network is currently available in more than 72 million households, with the Fuse brand reaching consumers across multiple other platforms, from video on demand to online, mobile, social media and live events.
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