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TMC · 01-22-2021, 11:27 PM

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The long-running Fox crime-fighting program is returning in March with ABC News veteran Vargas at the helm. Original host John Walsh, who was the face of America's Most Wanted from 1988 to 2011 on Fox and from 2011 to 2012 on Lifetime, has given his blessing to the reboot, which will allow him to appear on the program if his current commitments permit. “Capturing dangerous fugitives, bringing justice to victims and finding missing children is my lifetime’s work,” Walsh said. “I am so excited to hear America’s Most Wanted is coming back and I support its return. God bless.” The new version will now employ a number of technologically advanced tools to assist in the search, including harvesting the power of social media. The show will also use state-of-the-art crime-fighting technology, such as augmented reality and 3-D life-size avatars that will illustrate what suspects might look like now. AMW will also film 2-3 days before its air date to be as current as possible. “It is about bringing people together, it is about unifying the country together in the pursuit of these criminals,” said Rob Wade, Fox Entertainment's president of unscripted shows and specials. “The show has the ability to create a huge impact on society and resonate with audiences. I think it represents in many ways the heart of America.” Wade adds: “That’s what is at the heart of the show, crowdsourcing by using social media and approved communication systems to track down some of the most brutal criminals."

JamesG · 01-23-2021, 05:23 AM

"America’s Most Wanted" Returns to Fox with Elizabeth Vargas as Host
by Nellie Andreeva
Jan. 22, 2021

A signature Fox program, "America’s Most Wanted", is coming back to the network with a new season, set to launch in March.

Emmy-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas will succeed John Walsh as host of the revamped version, which is being produced in-house by Fox Alternative Entertainment.

While AMW‘s goal remains the same — enlisting public’s help to track down some of the country’s most dangerous fugitives — the program will now employ a number of technologically advanced tools to assist in the search, including harvesting the power of social media.

“It is about bringing people together, it is about unifying the country together in the pursuit of these criminals,” said Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment & Specials, Fox Entertainment. “The show has the ability to create a huge impact on society and resonate with audiences. I think it represents in many ways the heart of America.”

The new AMW is done with the blessing of former host John Walsh, who could appear on the program if his current commitments permit.

“Capturing dangerous fugitives, bringing justice to victims and finding missing children is my lifetime’s work,” Walsh said. “I am so excited to hear America’s Most Wanted is coming back and I support its return. God bless.”

The revival will feature some high-profile cases where the alleged perpetrators were never caught, including cold cases from the original AMW. The profiled fugitives will be connected to a wide variety of crimes, including murder, fraud, kidnapping, sex crimes and theft.

https://deadline.com/2021/01/america...ht-1234678496/

JamesG · 03-08-2021, 06:21 PM

JamesG · 03-09-2021, 07:01 PM

Nancy Grace Signs New Deal with Fox Nation, will Host "America’s Most Wanted Overtime"
by Ted Johnson
March 9, 2021

Nancy Grace will host a new series for Fox Nation called "America’s Most Wanted Overtime", tied to the Fox network airing of "America’s Most Wanted", and she also has signed a new multiyear deal in which she will continue "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace".

"America’s Most Wanted Overtime" will debut at 10 PM ET on March 15, and will run after the season premiere of "America’s Most Wanted", which is hosted by Elizabeth Vargas. Overtime will take a deeper dive into the cases the cases on the show, with chief investigators, law enforcement experts and victims’ family members.

Grace’s new series will be released under the streaming service’s Fox Justice banner.

https://deadline.com/2021/03/nancy-g...me-1234709968/

everybodylovesrs · 03-24-2021, 04:14 AM

I'm liking it so far (on episode 1). If only Cosgrove and Muerer took a tip from them.

01-22-2021, 11:27 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Fox is reviving America's Most Wanted with new host Elizabeth Vargas https://deadline.com/2021/01/america...ht-1234678496/ The long-running Fox crime-fighting program is returning in March with ABC News veteran Vargas at the helm. Original host John Walsh, who was the face of America's Most Wanted from 1988 to 2011 on Fox and from 2011 to 2012 on Lifetime, has given his blessing to the reboot, which will allow him to appear on the program if his current commitments permit. “Capturing dangerous fugitives, bringing justice to victims and finding missing children is my lifetime’s work,” Walsh said. “I am so excited to hear America’s Most Wanted is coming back and I support its return. God bless.” The new version will now employ a number of technologically advanced tools to assist in the search, including harvesting the power of social media. The show will also use state-of-the-art crime-fighting technology, such as augmented reality and 3-D life-size avatars that will illustrate what suspects might look like now. AMW will also film 2-3 days before its air date to be as current as possible. “It is about bringing people together, it is about unifying the country together in the pursuit of these criminals,” said Rob Wade, Fox Entertainment's president of unscripted shows and specials. “The show has the ability to create a huge impact on society and resonate with audiences. I think it represents in many ways the heart of America.” Wade adds: “That’s what is at the heart of the show, crowdsourcing by using social media and approved communication systems to track down some of the most brutal criminals."

01-23-2021, 05:23 AM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Fox Revives "America's Most Wanted" w/ Elizabeth Vargas *"America’s Most Wanted" Returns to Fox with Elizabeth Vargas as Host* by Nellie Andreeva Jan. 22, 2021 A signature Fox program, "America’s Most Wanted", is coming back to the network with a new season, set to launch in March. Emmy-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas will succeed John Walsh as host of the revamped version, which is being produced in-house by Fox Alternative Entertainment. While AMW‘s goal remains the same — enlisting public’s help to track down some of the country’s most dangerous fugitives — the program will now employ a number of technologically advanced tools to assist in the search, including harvesting the power of social media. “It is about bringing people together, it is about unifying the country together in the pursuit of these criminals,” said Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment & Specials, Fox Entertainment. “The show has the ability to create a huge impact on society and resonate with audiences. I think it represents in many ways the heart of America.” The new AMW is done with the blessing of former host John Walsh, who could appear on the program if his current commitments permit. “Capturing dangerous fugitives, bringing justice to victims and finding missing children is my lifetime’s work,” Walsh said. “I am so excited to hear America’s Most Wanted is coming back and I support its return. God bless.” The revival will feature some high-profile cases where the alleged perpetrators were never caught, including cold cases from the original AMW. The profiled fugitives will be connected to a wide variety of crimes, including murder, fraud, kidnapping, sex crimes and theft. https://deadline.com/2021/01/america...ht-1234678496/ Attached Images

03-08-2021, 06:21 PM	#3
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03-09-2021, 07:01 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	*Nancy Grace Signs New Deal with Fox Nation, will Host "America’s Most Wanted Overtime"* by Ted Johnson March 9, 2021 Nancy Grace will host a new series for Fox Nation called "America’s Most Wanted Overtime", tied to the Fox network airing of "America’s Most Wanted", and she also has signed a new multiyear deal in which she will continue "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace". "America’s Most Wanted Overtime" will debut at 10 PM ET on March 15, and will run after the season premiere of "America’s Most Wanted", which is hosted by Elizabeth Vargas. Overtime will take a deeper dive into the cases the cases on the show, with chief investigators, law enforcement experts and victims’ family members. Grace’s new series will be released under the streaming service’s Fox Justice banner. https://deadline.com/2021/03/nancy-g...me-1234709968/

03-24-2021, 04:14 AM	#5
everybodylovesrs Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 12, 2008 Posts: 526	I'm liking it so far (on episode 1). If only Cosgrove and Muerer took a tip from them.