MTV Announces Nine New Series Plus the Return of 14 Marquee Series For Fall 2007 Fall Highlights / MTV Canada Posted by RAD on Jun 05, 2007 - 06:26 PM This fall, MTV continues to program seamlessly across Specialty TV, Conventional TV, Broadband, Mobile, Video on Demand and at live events across the country. Today the network announced that the debuts of nine new series in addition to the 14 fan favourites that will return to anchor the MTV schedule. MTV's lineup of new series and specials for the 2007 Fall schedule includes: "Crank Yankers," "Date My Playlist," "Human Giant," "Kentucky Kid," "Made," "Me & Mr. Jones," "Show Choir," "The Stew" and "The X Effect." In addition, 14 popular fan favourites will return to MTV including new seasons from the marquee series that have helped build and define MTV in the 14 months it has been on the air: "The Andy Milonakis Show," "Cribs," "Diary," "e2," "Engaged and Underage," "The Hills," "The Hills After Show," "MTV Live," "Next," "The Real World: Sydney," "Scarred," "MTV Screen," "Super Sweet 16" and "Pimp My Ride." This new batch of programs will be available across multiple platforms allowing MTV to continue its role as the most interactive reality and talk-based channel on the dial. In addition to providing a forum for interaction with the MTV broadcast channel, MTV.ca sets the standard for broadband channels in Canada. Just one year after launching, MTV.ca has exceeded 20 million video streams and offers free exclusive content on demand including: full-length MTV shows, exclusive music events, artist interviews, more than 10,000 music videos, over 1,000 hours of video content and much more. An alphabetical list of descriptions for both new and returning programs and their platforms can be found below; the maple leaf indicates an original Canadian production. NEW MTV SERIES: Program: "Crank Yankers" Cast: Various including Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and Dave Chappelle Platform(s): Exclusively on Broadband at MTV.ca Description: "Crank Yankers" is the show where puppets dramatize prank calls. Gut busting and juvenile, "Crank Yankers" continues to lay the low-brow humor smackdown upon an unsuspecting public. All the crank phone calls you wish you made as a kid are brought to life with puppets voiced by the likes of Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and Dave Chappelle. And don't forget all those innocent customer service people out there who are so darned nice and accommodating for YOUR sick pleasure! Program: "Date My Playlist" * Cast: Various Canadians Platform(s): Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile Description: "Date My Playlist," a new custom-made, Canadian-produced, dating series launched by MTV and Maynards and born out of MTV's online playlist community. The series includes eight original episodes featuring Maynards branding and product integration. The series is available on broadband (mtv.ca/datemyplaylist) and mobile. "Date My Playlist" is a brand new twist on getting to know someone for the first time. Using their musical knowledge and pop culture sensibilities, "Date My Playlist's" contestants will get to delve into MTV.ca's Playlists of three prospective partners and see what their music video choices really reveal about them. The contestant then decides whom to hook up with based on what they find in the playlists. Program: "Human Giant" Cast: Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, and Jason Woliner Platform(s): Exclusively on Broadband at MTV.ca Description: Caution!! Viewing the extreme magnifications, blood oaths and never-before-seen illusions in "Human Giant" may cause permanent laugh lines, warped humor and a possible mind explosion. MTV's new short film comedy series "Human Giant" takes over with its own style of fast-paced, hard-hitting comedy. "Human Giant" delivers a unique brand of comedy in short film-style. Staying true to that user-generated and viral video feel, "Human Giant" is intensified by a rebellious rock n' roll attitude. Never a dull moment, the series also features a long list of special guest appearances including Ghostface Killah, legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, pro surfer Kelly Slater, Mary Lynn Rajskub ("24"), Patton Oswalt ("Reno 911"), Linda Cardellini ("ER," "Freaks and Geeks"), Rob Riggle ("The Daily Show") and Brian Posehn ("The Sarah Silverman Program"). Program: "Kentucky Kid" Cast: Nicky Hayden Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV) Description: "The Kentucky Kid" chronicles the life of pro-motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden as he wins the 2006 MotoGP World Championship and defends his title in the 2007 season. Racing since the age of five, Hayden's natural ability and good looks coupled with the sports' sexy, fast paced atmosphere, has helped propel him as a sports icon. But in a league where the majority of the audience is European, the American Hayden constantly has to prove himself and his status as World Champion. Viewers learn about Hayden's struggles with stereotypes and different cultures through conversations with this close knit family of racers as he is constantly challenged by the contrast between his rural life in Kentucky and his European cosmopolitan sport. Program: "Made" Cast: Various Canadians who want to be transformed into something new Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca Description: Do you want to be made? MTV's "Made" is about aspiration and accomplishment; documenting the internal and external transformation of an individual who is desperately seeking a change. MTV provides the "coaches" to help attain the goals. Whether it's to become a varsity football player, a BMX biker, or a surfer, each teenager has a dream to break out of their shell and find out who they really are. Sometimes they make it, sometimes not, and sometimes they realize they had what they wanted all along. This summer MTV debuted two new Canadian versions of "Made": "Made: Hip-Hop Dancer" and "Made: Pop Singer" with more episodes set to air this fall, so tune in to see if their dreams get made. In addition to the television broadcast, MTV will broadcast the new episodes of "MADE" online on MTV.ca along with a special After Show, "Life After Made" where the recently remade subject returns to discuss how his or her life has changed since their episode of "MADE" has aired. Program: "Me & Mr. Jones" Cast: Nas and Kelis Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV) Description: This new documentary series follows hip-hop stars Nas (Jones) and Kelis proves that keeping up with the Jones' isn't easy. In this half-hour documentary-style series, MTV follows the lives of reigning hip-hop royalty Nas and Kelis. Shot in a raw, documentary style, "Me & Mr. Jones" showcases the unseen side of this well known couple. Not set in the bedroom, or even at home, the series follows both stars in their persistent, whirlwind lives on the road, balancing their triumphant musical careers with heart-to-heart discussions about life, love and each other. Program: "Show Choir" Cast: The Morgantown, West Virginia Show Choir Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV) Description: "MTV Show Choir" follows the Morgantown, West Virginia Show Choir, who perform songs in four part harmony, complete with elaborate costumes and choreography, throughout one competitive season. The choir is the pride of the town and has won local raves for their performances of Broadway show tunes. Unfortunately, when it comes to competition against other schools, they seem to always come in second. So this year, they've decided to switch things up a bit and perform modernized versions of current pop hits, something other show choirs have already been doing, complete with new hip choreography. During the half-hour series, the cameras follow the choir through this transformation; the students talk about the struggle of balancing schoolwork, relationships, competition and their hopes of becoming Show Choir champions. Program: "The Stew" Cast: Various Celebrities Platform(s): Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile Description: "The Stew", presented by Coors Light and available on broadband and mobile is a 30-minute premium linear channel delivering the best of MTV adrenaline-pumping, jokester- driven, random and bizarre clips from a mix of male-dominated MTV programming and exclusive footage from Coors Light events. Uniquely integrated Coors branding and custom multi-platform promotion attaches Coors to relevant content that engages audience and allows this content to be shared virally. Program: "The X Effect" Cast: Various Couples and their exes Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV) Description: If you were reunited with your former love, would you close the door on the past or re-kindle the flame? This is just the question that MTV's new show "The X Effect" asks. We invite two exes and their current significant others to a romantic resort for what both couples think will be a weekend of romance, heartbreak and revelations. However, once they arrive only the exes are invited to stay, while the new partners are sent home... or so it seems. What the exes don't know is that their new loves will be spying on their every move. As the exes revisit the past "in private," feelings resurface, intimate discussions are had and relationships are put to the test. The significant others find out how their partners really feel and learn that sometimes the truth hurts. In the end the exes must face off with their rivals, own up to their actions and choose between old love and new. Are they still caught up in the past or are they just over it? Find out on "The X Effect." RETURNING MARQUEE SERIES: Program: "The Andy Milonakis Show" Cast: Andy Milonakis and his neighbours, friends, dog, various inanimate objects Platform(s): Exclusively on Broadband at MTV.ca Description: The infamous Andy Milonakis had already established an internet cult following when Kimmel found him and decided to "adopt" him. "The Andy Milonakis Show" is an absurd comedy centered on young Milonakis, stuck at home in his apartment on New York's Lower East Side. In his spare time, Andy makes this strange show comprised of surreal short films starring himself, his dog, his neighbors, and various inanimate objects. Milonakis himself is a very funny young man who in addition to his new MTV show, also raps, sings, dances, and is eager to live up to Executive Producer Jimmy Kimmel's prediction that he will become the next Sammy Davis Jr. Program: "Cribs" Cast: Various Celebrities Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile Description: MTV's "Cribs" is the most exciting way to peep into celebrity homes without getting slapped with a restraining order. Today's biggest stars from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sports and business give VIP-tours through their homes, sharing intimate details about their personally-styled living spaces along the way. From over-the-top blinged out mansions to crazy-cool penthouse suites, "Cribs" gives you the fly-on-the-wall view of where today's heroes work, play, sleep and live. Check out the homes of Canadian celebrities like NHLer Darcy Tucker, Alanis Morissette Will Sasso, Andrea Lewis (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Chad Kroeger, Tommy Chong, Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall), Jake Gold, Todd McFarlane and musician Hawksley Workman. Missed your favourite star's episode of "Cribs"? Don't sweat it; MTV.ca's got full-length episodes online now. Program: "Diary" Cast: Various Celebrities Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile Description: "You think you know, but you have no idea..." That's the jump-off for every episode of Diary, the show where today's hottest celebs chronicle what really goes on in their public and private lives. Diary gives you a first-person account about life in the spotlight straight from the mouths of babes and big names like Nelly Furtado, Keshia Chante, Billy Talent, Bedouin Soundclash, Olympic Gold Medalist Cindy Klassen, Tom Green, comedian Russell Peters, WWE champion Trish Stratus and rockers Simple Plan; just to name a few. Listen in as celebs talk about the big moments and get the behind-closed-doors conversations and interactions that you would never otherwise get an opportunity to hear let alone see. It's up-close-and personal like never seen or heard before. Program: "e2" Cast: Host Anna Cyzon Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca Description: MTV "e2" blends the excitement of Canada's number one entertainment program, eTalk, with the country's freshest network for an interview series with an MTV twist. Shot on location at the Masonic Temple, join host Anna Cyzon every week day for in-depth and candid interviews with today's hottest stars from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics. From Evangeline Lilly to Pamela Anderson; from Rachel McAdams to Ryan Gosling, get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access from the top Canadian and international stars. Program: "Engaged and Underage" Cast: Various engaged couples who are about to tie the knot Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca Description: This half-hour documentary series follows young couples, between the ages of 18 and 21, during the final weeks of their engagement, leading up to and including the big day. In addition to showing the drama, the tension, the stressful conversations and the humor inherent in the days before a big event, "Engaged & Underage" will also portray a young couple as they take their first steps towards adulthood, and begin to define themselves as people outside the confines of their parents and home life. In addition, MTV.ca hosts a special "Engaged and Underage" After Show extending the conversation into the online space. Program: "The Hills" Cast: Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile, Video on Demand Description: New Year, new cat-fights, new roommates. The drama never stops as MTV's cameras continue to roll on star Lauren Conrad and the feud tabloids can't seem to get enough of. After longtime pal Heidi moves in with boyfriend Spencer, their friendship is on rocky ground. The girls discover that friendships change, and that's not all. Season three finds Lauren living with new BFF Audrina, Heidi post-op and Whitney waiting to hear if she got the job at Teen Vogue in New York. New boobs, new boys, new jobs and new beginnings - it's all happening this fall on a new season of "The Hills." Program: "The Hills After Show" Cast: Hosts Jessi Cruickshank & Dan Levy plus special guests from "The Hills" Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile, Live events at The Masonic Temple Description: This year, the Canadian-made "After Show" established itself as a bona fide hit with fans. For the finale of "The Hills" Season Two over 2,000 people lined-up outside The Masonic Temple for a chance to see Dan Levy and Jessi Cruickshank host the interactive show. Each week, "The After Show" debates and dissects a "The Hills" episode giving viewers a chance to weigh in with ideas, thoughts, comments and rants. Program: "MTV Live" Cast: Hosts Daryn Jones, Jessi Cruickshank, Nicole Holness, Daniel Levy, Gilson Lubin, Diane Salema and Aliya-Jasmine Sovani Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca Description: The all-Canadian flagship program for MTV, "MTV Live" is an innovative, interactive television experience with interviews, debates, surprise guests and roving reporters at home and from far-flung places around the world. From relationships, fashion and celebrity to politics, the environment, technology, entertainment, sex and important social issues, "MTV Live" covers the conversational gamut. Hosted by Jessi Cruickshank, Nicole Holness, Daryn Jones, Daniel Levy, Gilson Lubin, Diane Salema and Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, the original MTV series invites Canadians from across the country and around the globe to speak their minds - in person, on the phone and by e-mail and live online via webcams and instant messaging. "MTV Live" will also benefit from a dedicated "MTV Live" blog on MTV.ca. Program: "Next" Cast: New daters and datees each week Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile Description: MTV's "Next" isn't just about dating; it's an entertaining look at social interaction and the law of attraction! In each episode, five potential love connections are rounded up for one lucky dater. As each potential is sent out, the dater sizes them up based on their conversations and the personal stories they share. If the date starts to go awry (boring, annoying and totally fugly are all legit grounds for dismissal), the dater has an easy out: all they have to say is "next" and the reject is kicked to the curb to make room for another recruit. But, don't feel bad for those who are given the boot; they get cash for every minute they last. The person the dater ultimately chooses gets a chance to a second date or the option to take the money and run. Remember, on "Next", karma is a beotch! Program: "The Real World: Sydney" Cast: TBD Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca, Mobile Description: The 19th season of The Real World is set down under in the city of Sydney, Australia. "The Real World," televisions oldest reality series, is the story of seven strangers who have been picked to live in a house and have their lives and conversations taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting REAL; lives intersect, ideas are challenged and passions emerge. It's unscripted, it's provocative and it's TRUE. Past seasons of "The Real World" have taken place in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Miami, Boston, Seattle, Hawaii, New Orleans, Chicago, Las Vegas, Paris, San Diego, Philadelphia, Austin, Key West and most recently Denver. Currently in production "The Real World: Sydney" premieres this fall. Program: "Scarred" Cast: Host Jacoby Shaddix, Various thrill-seekers with scar-stories Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca Description: Hosted by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, MTV's "Scarred" is an in-your-face, half-hour round-up of crazy stunts, wicked wipe-outs and mad mishaps. Every day, young people are sharing user-generated videos of their incidents with the world via the web and DVDs. Now, for the first time, MTV's "Scarred" gets the first-hand account from these daring thrill-seekers and extreme sports enthusiasts who discuss what it's like to be this close to knocking on heaven's door. You'll freak out as you watch the latest injury-inducing stunt caught-on-tape, followed by interviews that get the info on where these hardcore types were, what they were doing and, more importantly, what the hell they were thinking. Program: "MTV Screen" Cast: Host Anna Cyzon Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca Description: Make Thursday's movie night as MTV "e2" morphs into MTV "Screen" featuring interviews with the hottest movies stars, directors and film critics while dishing on the latest Hollywood dirt. Let host Anna Cyzon prep you for Friday's water cooler gabfest, as MTV "Screen" keeps you locked into the Hollywood scene and the best of the silver screen. Program: "Super Sweet 16" Cast: Various spoiled, rich, nauseating 15-going-on-16-year-olds Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV) and broadband at MTV.ca Description: How do you throw the biggest birthday party you've ever seen? MTV's "My Super Sweet 16" takes viewers on a wild ride behind the scenes for all the drama, surprises and over-the-top fun through the preparations for these celebrations. Hear the (sometimes crazy) dialogue between the teenagers and their parents about what it's like to turn 16; meet the kids who are determined to go all out to mark this major turning point in their lives; and hear first hand what it's really like to turn 16 these days. My Super Sweet 16 documents one character's outrageous journey as they plot, plan and prep for the party to end all parties. This series provides an up close and very personal look at the extravagant and sometimes extreme measures teens take to ensure that this milestone in their lives is commemorated by the ultimate celebration. But will the real life Sweet 16 ever live up to the fantasies? Program: "Pimp My Ride" Cast: Host Xzibit, car customization specialist Mad Mike Platform(s): Specialty TV (MTV), Broadband at MTV.ca Description: MTV's "Pimp My Ride" isn't just about fixing up a crappy car; it's about transforming wrecked and weak whips into ultra-funky chariots of induced desire. It's about turning drivers into players and making dreams come true. Watch as rap star and car enthusiast, Xzibit, shows up at a stranger's door to get the low-down on their ambitions and personalities. All of this conversation is just part of the plan of course, and it's only a matter of minutes before these unsuspecting car owners wile out as their vehicle is whisked away to get seriously hooked-up. These tricked out transformations, inspired by the driver and their lifestyle, is documented for viewers at home: from bumping sound systems to backseat LCD screens; no feat is too great. This article is from CHANNEL CANADA   http://www.channelcanada.com/ The URL for this story is:   http://www.channelcanada.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1864