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Pavan · 02-09-2004, 10:54 AM

HOLLYWOOD -- In a four-year deal that could be worth up to $30 million, "Fear Factor" has become the first primetime network reality show to go into off-net syndication.
After intense interest from several cablers, FX has scooped up cable rights to the Endemol USA-produced skein, which is set to launch on both syndie and cable tiers at the same time. There's usually a gap of a year or more between the syndie and cable windows.

NBC Enterprises has licensed the first three seasons of the grossout skein to FX, which has the option to pick up subsequent seasons. License fee is estimated to be between $250,000 and $300,000 per episode, with about 100 episodes expected to be available when the show hits FX this summer.

In addition, NBCE is in serious talks with the Tribune station group about acquiring "Fear Factor" for the broadcast window. That deal will no doubt net millions more for Endemol, though it's unclear what portion of the deal will be license fee-based or barter.

Deals are important to the unscripted biz, since they demonstrate some reality skeins -- or at least those that boast self-contained episodes -- can have backend potential.

NBCE scored syndie distribution rights to the show last summer as part of an overall three-year between the Peacock and Endemol to keep the skein on the air through 2007 (Daily Variety, Aug. 27).

Endemol will snag the lion's share of coin from the FX and syndie deals, with NBCE taking a 20% cut as well as a distribution fee to cover the physical cost of distribution.

There had been talk of more than one cabler teaming up to land the rights to "Fear Factor," but NBC and Endemol are worried about overexposure of the franchise. TBS, Spike and Game Show Network all expressed interest in the franchise, insiders said.

Despite the overexposure fears, some insiders believe NBCE still may try to find a second cable home for "Fear." Both FX and NBCE declined comment, while Endemol execs did not return calls seeking comment.

Currently in its fourth season, "Fear Factor" continues to boast boffo ratings among viewers 18-49 and has helped transform NBC's Monday lineup. And unlike other reality shows, "Fear Factor" has proven repeat biz. Even in its third runs last summer, skein bested original competition on competing broadcasters.

FX is not likely to air the show in primetime, as the cabler is focused on building its original scripted series and movies.

Brent88 · 02-09-2004, 02:43 PM

Cool!

Pavan · 06-11-2004, 01:25 PM

Fear Factor will start June 28, 2004 on fX:

Weekdays
7:00AM Buffy, The Vampire Slayer
8:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
9:00AM Married...With Children
9:30AM Married...With Children
10:00AM eXtreme Dating
10:30AM eXtreme Dating
11:00AM The Practice
12:00PM FX Movie
2:00PM Buffy, The Vampire Slayer
3:00PM Married...With Children
3:30PM Married...With Children
4:00PM Cops
4:30PM Cops
5:00PM FX Movie (Mon, Wed, Thurs); Cops (Tues, Fri)
6:00PM FX Movie cont. (Mon, Wed, Thurs); Cops (Tues); Fear Factor (Fri)
7:00PM Fear Factor
8:00PM Primetime/FX Movies
10:00PM Fear Factor (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
11:00PM Various
12:00AM Various; Fear Factor (Tues)
1:00AM Cops
1:30AM Cops

Weekends
7:00AM Ally McBeal
8:00AM Ally McBeal
9:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
10:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
11:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
12:00PM FX Movie
2:00PM Married...With Children
2:30PM Married...With Children
3:00PM Cops
3:30PM Cops
4:00PM Cops
4:30PM Cops
5:00PM Fear Factor
6:00PM FX Movie
8:00PM FX Movie
10:00PM Fear Factor
11:00PM FX Movie/Various
12:00AM Fear Factor (Sun)
1:00AM Cops
1:30AM Cops

Brent88 · 06-20-2004, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pavanbadal
Fear Factor will start June 28, 2004 on fX:

Weekdays
7:00AM Buffy, The Vampire Slayer
8:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
9:00AM Married...With Children
9:30AM Married...With Children
10:00AM eXtreme Dating
10:30AM eXtreme Dating
11:00AM The Practice
12:00PM FX Movie
2:00PM Buffy, The Vampire Slayer
3:00PM Married...With Children
3:30PM Married...With Children
4:00PM Cops
4:30PM Cops
5:00PM FX Movie (Mon, Wed, Thurs); Cops (Tues, Fri)
6:00PM FX Movie cont. (Mon, Wed, Thurs); Cops (Tues); Fear Factor (Fri)
7:00PM Fear Factor
8:00PM Primetime/FX Movies
10:00PM Fear Factor (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
11:00PM Various
12:00AM Various; Fear Factor (Tues)
1:00AM Cops
1:30AM Cops

Weekends
7:00AM Ally McBeal
8:00AM Ally McBeal
9:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
10:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
11:00AM Beverly Hills, 90210
12:00PM FX Movie
2:00PM Married...With Children
2:30PM Married...With Children
3:00PM Cops
3:30PM Cops
4:00PM Cops
4:30PM Cops
5:00PM Fear Factor
6:00PM FX Movie
8:00PM FX Movie
10:00PM Fear Factor
11:00PM FX Movie/Various
12:00AM Fear Factor (Sun)
1:00AM Cops
1:30AM Cops

That's cool. Thanks.

02-09-2004, 10:54 AM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Reruns of Fear Factor to fX starting this Sept. HOLLYWOOD -- In a four-year deal that could be worth up to $30 million, "Fear Factor" has become the first primetime network reality show to go into off-net syndication. After intense interest from several cablers, FX has scooped up cable rights to the Endemol USA-produced skein, which is set to launch on both syndie and cable tiers at the same time. There's usually a gap of a year or more between the syndie and cable windows. NBC Enterprises has licensed the first three seasons of the grossout skein to FX, which has the option to pick up subsequent seasons. License fee is estimated to be between $250,000 and $300,000 per episode, with about 100 episodes expected to be available when the show hits FX this summer. In addition, NBCE is in serious talks with the Tribune station group about acquiring "Fear Factor" for the broadcast window. That deal will no doubt net millions more for Endemol, though it's unclear what portion of the deal will be license fee-based or barter. Deals are important to the unscripted biz, since they demonstrate some reality skeins -- or at least those that boast self-contained episodes -- can have backend potential. NBCE scored syndie distribution rights to the show last summer as part of an overall three-year between the Peacock and Endemol to keep the skein on the air through 2007 (Daily Variety, Aug. 27). Endemol will snag the lion's share of coin from the FX and syndie deals, with NBCE taking a 20% cut as well as a distribution fee to cover the physical cost of distribution. There had been talk of more than one cabler teaming up to land the rights to "Fear Factor," but NBC and Endemol are worried about overexposure of the franchise. TBS, Spike and Game Show Network all expressed interest in the franchise, insiders said. Despite the overexposure fears, some insiders believe NBCE still may try to find a second cable home for "Fear." Both FX and NBCE declined comment, while Endemol execs did not return calls seeking comment. Currently in its fourth season, "Fear Factor" continues to boast boffo ratings among viewers 18-49 and has helped transform NBC's Monday lineup. And unlike other reality shows, "Fear Factor" has proven repeat biz. Even in its third runs last summer, skein bested original competition on competing broadcasters. FX is not likely to air the show in primetime, as the cabler is focused on building its original scripted series and movies.
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