Celebrity Deathmatch is back...on MTV2 - New Episodes
06-20-05, 03:50 PM
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Celebrity Deathmatch is back...on MTV2 - New Episodes
OS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Celebrities had better watch out, because their petty feuds will once again play out in claymation form.
Between 1998 and 2002, MTV's "Celebrity Deathmatch" aired some 75-plus episodes, pitting claymation stars against each other in battles that resolved in hilarious and gory fatalities. For the first time since 2002, new episodes are ready to go into production, as "Celebrity Deathmatch" is moving to MTV2 for its latest incarnation.
MTV2 announced on Monday (June 20) that at least eight new "Deathmatch" episodes will premiere in November as part of the network's young-skewing Sic 'Em Friday lineup. Original "Deathmatch" creator Eric Fogel isn't expected to be involved with the show's new incarnation.
In addition to "Deathmatch," MTV2 has ordered two new shows for the Friday block. "Chico & Guapo," which will also premiere in November, is co-created by Orlando Jones ("Father of the Pride") and depicts the adventures of two animated janitors trying to make it in the music business. Launching in July is "Stankervision," featuring pranks, sketches, animation, claymation, man-on-the street bits and more, and starring the comedy troupe known as "The Damn Show." MTV2 has ordered eight half-hour episodes of both shows.
Also getting eight episode orders are returning favorites "Wildboyz," "Team Sanchez" and "Damage Control."
"MTV2 has created a distinct, subversive sensibility," says Brian Graden, president of programming for MTV Networks Music Group and LOGO. "By building upon its rich music positioning with a complementary programming block, the network is getting buzz and pulling in the audience in record numbers."
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Between 1998 and 2002, MTV's "Celebrity Deathmatch" aired some 75-plus episodes, pitting claymation stars against each other in battles that resolved in hilarious and gory fatalities. For the first time since 2002, new episodes are ready to go into production, as "Celebrity Deathmatch" is moving to MTV2 for its latest incarnation.
MTV2 announced on Monday (June 20) that at least eight new "Deathmatch" episodes will premiere in November as part of the network's young-skewing Sic 'Em Friday lineup. Original "Deathmatch" creator Eric Fogel isn't expected to be involved with the show's new incarnation.
In addition to "Deathmatch," MTV2 has ordered two new shows for the Friday block. "Chico & Guapo," which will also premiere in November, is co-created by Orlando Jones ("Father of the Pride") and depicts the adventures of two animated janitors trying to make it in the music business. Launching in July is "Stankervision," featuring pranks, sketches, animation, claymation, man-on-the street bits and more, and starring the comedy troupe known as "The Damn Show." MTV2 has ordered eight half-hour episodes of both shows.
Also getting eight episode orders are returning favorites "Wildboyz," "Team Sanchez" and "Damage Control."
"MTV2 has created a distinct, subversive sensibility," says Brian Graden, president of programming for MTV Networks Music Group and LOGO. "By building upon its rich music positioning with a complementary programming block, the network is getting buzz and pulling in the audience in record numbers."
http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|95944|1|,00.html
06-07-06, 03:51 PM
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I just noticed this in the newest TV Guide. the show starts on June 10th on MTV2 at 12:00pm eastern. I loved this show so I have my Season Pass ready to go.
EDIT: just came across this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_Deathmatch
also, http://www.mtv2.com/#celebrity_deathmatch - site requires flash
EDIT: just came across this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_Deathmatch
In 2005, MTV2 announced the revival of the show as part of their Sic 'Em Friday programming block. Originally set to return in November 2005, the premiere has been pushed back to June 10, 2006 as part of a new Sic'emation block with two other animated shows.
Last edited by ChrisHicks; 06-07-06 at 04:34 PM.
06-07-06, 04:52 PM
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Huh - I noticed Celebrity Deathmatch reruns on MTV2 last night and thought to myself "there's a show I haven't seen in a while."
Interesting that they are bringing it back. Of course, it really has nothing to do with MUSIC but I guess that ship has sailed, burned and sank.
Interesting that they are bringing it back. Of course, it really has nothing to do with MUSIC but I guess that ship has sailed, burned and sank.
