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"National Enquirer" Series a Go at Reelz; O.J. Simpson, Charlie Sheen Among Topics
April 25, 2015
by Kate Stanhope
Hot off the press: National Enquirer is officially making its move to the small screen.
Several months after The Weinstein Company joined forces with the publication's parent company American Media for a production unit, Reelz has unveiled a new docuseries centered on the magazine, "National Enquirer Investigates".
Set to premiere May 28 at 9pm. on the cable channel, each hourlong episode will feature new interviews, new evidence, archived documents as well as recreations for a deep dive into celebrity scandals.
The premiere will focus on the sudden death of Marilyn Monroe and questions about whether the Hollywood bombshell was actually murdered. According to the announcement, which promises newly released evidence, some of the possible suspects include the mob and the Kennedy family.
Confirmed topics include:
- O.J. Simpson
- Natalie Wood
- Marilyn Monroe
- Elvis Presley
- Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown
- Charlie Sheen's HIV Revelation
Harvey and Bob Weinstein are attached as executive producers, along with Jupiter Entertainment CEO Stephen Land, AMI Chairman, president CEO David Pecker, TWC evp television Patrick Reardon, Jupiter Entertainment president Allison Wallach, Jupiter Entertainment's vp of programming Deborah Allen (Vice President of Programming, Jupiter Entertainment) and Howard, who serves as AMI vice president and chief content officer.
“National Enquirer Investigates will directly leverage the world-class reporting of The National Enquirer, its editors and journalists to reveal compelling new investigations into extraordinary Hollywood scandals and mysteries,” Howard said.
“Our partnership with Reelz underscores how The National Enquirer has never been more relevant than it is today. Bringing this iconic brand, and the trust and influence of our reporting to life with National Enquirer Investigates will show why The Enquirer has been one of the most influential media brands for more than 90 years and continues to prove that we are willing to chase down and uncover the stories that others shy away from.”
Added Reelz svp of programming, Steve Cheskin: “We’re thrilled to have exclusive access to the investigative expertise and reporting experience of American Media and The National Enquirer to feed our viewers’ appetites for the real stories of celebrities.”
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/national-enquirer-series-a-go-887359
April 25, 2015
by Kate Stanhope
Hot off the press: National Enquirer is officially making its move to the small screen.
Several months after The Weinstein Company joined forces with the publication's parent company American Media for a production unit, Reelz has unveiled a new docuseries centered on the magazine, "National Enquirer Investigates".
Set to premiere May 28 at 9pm. on the cable channel, each hourlong episode will feature new interviews, new evidence, archived documents as well as recreations for a deep dive into celebrity scandals.
The premiere will focus on the sudden death of Marilyn Monroe and questions about whether the Hollywood bombshell was actually murdered. According to the announcement, which promises newly released evidence, some of the possible suspects include the mob and the Kennedy family.
Confirmed topics include:
- O.J. Simpson
- Natalie Wood
- Marilyn Monroe
- Elvis Presley
- Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown
- Charlie Sheen's HIV Revelation
Harvey and Bob Weinstein are attached as executive producers, along with Jupiter Entertainment CEO Stephen Land, AMI Chairman, president CEO David Pecker, TWC evp television Patrick Reardon, Jupiter Entertainment president Allison Wallach, Jupiter Entertainment's vp of programming Deborah Allen (Vice President of Programming, Jupiter Entertainment) and Howard, who serves as AMI vice president and chief content officer.
“National Enquirer Investigates will directly leverage the world-class reporting of The National Enquirer, its editors and journalists to reveal compelling new investigations into extraordinary Hollywood scandals and mysteries,” Howard said.
“Our partnership with Reelz underscores how The National Enquirer has never been more relevant than it is today. Bringing this iconic brand, and the trust and influence of our reporting to life with National Enquirer Investigates will show why The Enquirer has been one of the most influential media brands for more than 90 years and continues to prove that we are willing to chase down and uncover the stories that others shy away from.”
Added Reelz svp of programming, Steve Cheskin: “We’re thrilled to have exclusive access to the investigative expertise and reporting experience of American Media and The National Enquirer to feed our viewers’ appetites for the real stories of celebrities.”
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/national-enquirer-series-a-go-887359