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03-31-2003, 07:29 PM
Press Release Source: SCI FI Channel
SCI FI Alters Reality With Slate of New Projects
Monday March 31, 5:01 pm ET
NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- SCI FI Channel puts its twisted take on reality shows with a brand-new slate of "alternative reality" programs. From psychic investigation to science-fact documentaries to a candid look at life on Mars, SCI FI leaves no stone unturned in its search for the truth -- or the truly bizarre.
Highlights of series and specials currently in development include:
Mad Mad House
"Can't we all just get along?" Between a vampire, a witch, a voodoo priest, a yoga master, and a psychic, life at Alt Manor is liable to get pretty strange. When the roost is ruled by those with alternative lifestyles, you can witness the mayhem, humor and sheer fun unfold as our "Joe Normal" contestants compete in a series of increasingly bizarre challenges in order to claim the grand prize. Produced by Arthur Smith and Kent Weed from A. Smith & Company, the series will be distributed by USA Cable Entertainment.
Life on Mars
Trying to survive on a deserted island is for weaklings! In this weekly one-hour reality drama, two colonies of people (12 total) take on the struggle for survival off-planet, as they attempt to live in a realistic Mars base. The two teams will contend with physical hazards and psychological obstacles in an ultra-convincing simulation of what life on the fourth planet might be like. This high-octane, low-oxygen series will be distributed by USA Cable Entertainment and produced by Wall To Wall.
Lab Rats
SCI FI takes consumer reporting to the max in this new weekly reality series. In Lab Rats, outrageous claims and miracle promises get put to the test in the real world. We've got our own set of "lab rats" ready to put futuristic products to the test personally ... can you really sleep fat away? Re-grow hair? Make someone fall in love with you? Find out as the super- sleuths at SCI FI separate the scams from the secrets. Produced by Hallock & Healey Entertainment, Scott Hallock and Kevin Healey (Spy TV, Scare Tactics) serve as executive producers.
SCI FI Declassified specials
SCI FI Declassified is a new series of original two-hour documentary specials, in the spirit of the highly successful The Roswell Crash: Startling New Evidence (SCI FI's highest rated original special). This franchise will launch with four groundbreaking investigations that uncover new and explosive evidence using the forensic tools of modern science -- exploring the often blurry line between science fiction and science fact.
Psychic Investigators
A body is found. Another crime unsolved. For a detective without any leads, there is only one option left: a psychic. From the producers of The FBI Files and The New Detectives comes an exciting new investigative series, Psychic Investigators. Follow real life criminal investigations in which a skilled psychic conducts surveillance on a suspect or provides the key to solving a crime. Produced by New Dominion Pictures.
The Illusionist Special
Just in time for Halloween, this mind-blowing show, featuring a master illusionist, is a provocative exploration of the unbelievable that will leave viewers doubting their senses. Taped in Universal's Orlando theme park.
SCI FI Channel transmits fantastic images to 80 million human homes. Launched in 1992, SCI FI features a continuous stream of cinematic hits, new and original series, and special events, as well as classic sci-fi, fantasy, and horror programming. Check out SCIFI.COMŽ, the SCI FI Channel's award- winning Web site, at www.scifi.com. SCI FI Channel is a program service of Universal Television Networks, part of the Universal Television Group (www.universalstudios.com), a division of Vivendi Universal Entertainment (VUE), the U.S.-based film, television and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.
Ashley
SCI FI Alters Reality With Slate of New Projects
Monday March 31, 5:01 pm ET
NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- SCI FI Channel puts its twisted take on reality shows with a brand-new slate of "alternative reality" programs. From psychic investigation to science-fact documentaries to a candid look at life on Mars, SCI FI leaves no stone unturned in its search for the truth -- or the truly bizarre.
Highlights of series and specials currently in development include:
Mad Mad House
"Can't we all just get along?" Between a vampire, a witch, a voodoo priest, a yoga master, and a psychic, life at Alt Manor is liable to get pretty strange. When the roost is ruled by those with alternative lifestyles, you can witness the mayhem, humor and sheer fun unfold as our "Joe Normal" contestants compete in a series of increasingly bizarre challenges in order to claim the grand prize. Produced by Arthur Smith and Kent Weed from A. Smith & Company, the series will be distributed by USA Cable Entertainment.
Life on Mars
Trying to survive on a deserted island is for weaklings! In this weekly one-hour reality drama, two colonies of people (12 total) take on the struggle for survival off-planet, as they attempt to live in a realistic Mars base. The two teams will contend with physical hazards and psychological obstacles in an ultra-convincing simulation of what life on the fourth planet might be like. This high-octane, low-oxygen series will be distributed by USA Cable Entertainment and produced by Wall To Wall.
Lab Rats
SCI FI takes consumer reporting to the max in this new weekly reality series. In Lab Rats, outrageous claims and miracle promises get put to the test in the real world. We've got our own set of "lab rats" ready to put futuristic products to the test personally ... can you really sleep fat away? Re-grow hair? Make someone fall in love with you? Find out as the super- sleuths at SCI FI separate the scams from the secrets. Produced by Hallock & Healey Entertainment, Scott Hallock and Kevin Healey (Spy TV, Scare Tactics) serve as executive producers.
SCI FI Declassified specials
SCI FI Declassified is a new series of original two-hour documentary specials, in the spirit of the highly successful The Roswell Crash: Startling New Evidence (SCI FI's highest rated original special). This franchise will launch with four groundbreaking investigations that uncover new and explosive evidence using the forensic tools of modern science -- exploring the often blurry line between science fiction and science fact.
Psychic Investigators
A body is found. Another crime unsolved. For a detective without any leads, there is only one option left: a psychic. From the producers of The FBI Files and The New Detectives comes an exciting new investigative series, Psychic Investigators. Follow real life criminal investigations in which a skilled psychic conducts surveillance on a suspect or provides the key to solving a crime. Produced by New Dominion Pictures.
The Illusionist Special
Just in time for Halloween, this mind-blowing show, featuring a master illusionist, is a provocative exploration of the unbelievable that will leave viewers doubting their senses. Taped in Universal's Orlando theme park.
SCI FI Channel transmits fantastic images to 80 million human homes. Launched in 1992, SCI FI features a continuous stream of cinematic hits, new and original series, and special events, as well as classic sci-fi, fantasy, and horror programming. Check out SCIFI.COMŽ, the SCI FI Channel's award- winning Web site, at www.scifi.com. SCI FI Channel is a program service of Universal Television Networks, part of the Universal Television Group (www.universalstudios.com), a division of Vivendi Universal Entertainment (VUE), the U.S.-based film, television and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.
Ashley