Exclusive: FBoy Island, the breakout HBO Max reality format, is getting another date.
Deadline understands that The CW is lining up a third season of the STX-produced show after beating out a number of other bidders.
Interestingly, the network, which was recently acquired by Nexstar, is also set to pick up a spinoff – FGirl Island.
STX has been shopping the project for the last few months and we hear that The CW has won out, although sources warned that there’s no ink on the deal yet.
It is a major statement of intent from the broadcaster, which last month hired Heather Olander to head up its drive into more alternative series. We hear that Olander has been busy meeting producers as she begins her buying spree, one that comes as unscripted programming could make up around 50% of its schedule with a mix of high-profile, big-budget projects like FBoy Island...
Deadline understands that The CW is lining up a third season of the STX-produced show after beating out a number of other bidders.
Interestingly, the network, which was recently acquired by Nexstar, is also set to pick up a spinoff – FGirl Island.
STX has been shopping the project for the last few months and we hear that The CW has won out, although sources warned that there’s no ink on the deal yet.
It is a major statement of intent from the broadcaster, which last month hired Heather Olander to head up its drive into more alternative series. We hear that Olander has been busy meeting producers as she begins her buying spree, one that comes as unscripted programming could make up around 50% of its schedule with a mix of high-profile, big-budget projects like FBoy Island...
- 3/16/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The producers of reality series FBoy Island are hoping to line up a new batch of bad boys and nice guys after its cancelation at HBO Max.
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Deadline understands that STXalternative, the company behind the series, which was thought to be one of the streamer’s biggest non-scripted hits, has been in talks with other networks and platforms about the show.
The show’s cancelation is not a huge surprise; Deadline revealed that HBO Max was pulling out of unscripted originals over the summer as part of a major cost-cutting move that led to the departure of its reality team led by Jen O’Connell.
At the time, the streamer...
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Deadline understands that STXalternative, the company behind the series, which was thought to be one of the streamer’s biggest non-scripted hits, has been in talks with other networks and platforms about the show.
The show’s cancelation is not a huge surprise; Deadline revealed that HBO Max was pulling out of unscripted originals over the summer as part of a major cost-cutting move that led to the departure of its reality team led by Jen O’Connell.
At the time, the streamer...
- 12/6/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has canceled “FBoy Island” — the reality dating series ran for two seasons.
Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the series followed three women as they chose a potential boyfriend from a pool of 24 men by trying to identify which contestants were “f-boys,” who were there only to have a good time, and which were “nice guys” genuinely searching for love.
The cancellation doesn’t come as a shock. The status of much of HBO Max’s programming has appeared to be up in the air since the closing of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger in April. This has been especially true of unscripted content, since the Discovery side of the business has come with its own prolific slate of unscripted shows. Those series in production on the Warner Bros. side seem to have created redundancies incompatible with CEO David Zaslav’s intense cost-cutting strategy. Zaslav has repeatedly emphasized a goal...
Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the series followed three women as they chose a potential boyfriend from a pool of 24 men by trying to identify which contestants were “f-boys,” who were there only to have a good time, and which were “nice guys” genuinely searching for love.
The cancellation doesn’t come as a shock. The status of much of HBO Max’s programming has appeared to be up in the air since the closing of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger in April. This has been especially true of unscripted content, since the Discovery side of the business has come with its own prolific slate of unscripted shows. Those series in production on the Warner Bros. side seem to have created redundancies incompatible with CEO David Zaslav’s intense cost-cutting strategy. Zaslav has repeatedly emphasized a goal...
- 12/5/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Game1, the sports content studio set up by Basil Iwanyk and Greg Economou, has hired former 101 Studios and STX Entertainment exec Ben Bitonti as Chief Creative Officer and Head of Unscripted Programming.
Bitonti, who has executive produced series such as HBO Max’s FBoy Island, will oversee development and packaging of the studio’s unscripted projects.
He joins from Yellowstone producer 101 Studios, where he was EVP Non-Fiction Television and Alternate Programming and launched the David Glasser-run company’s unscripted division. Prior to that, he was SVP Development at STX Entertainment and worked at companies including Asylum, Entertainment One and NBCUniversal.
He has worked both in documentary as well as entertainment formats. In addition to development and production, he has experience in distribution sales and third-party financing of unscripted projects.
“Adding a supremely talented executive like Ben to the game1 team will truly help transform our business,” said Iwanyk,...
Bitonti, who has executive produced series such as HBO Max’s FBoy Island, will oversee development and packaging of the studio’s unscripted projects.
He joins from Yellowstone producer 101 Studios, where he was EVP Non-Fiction Television and Alternate Programming and launched the David Glasser-run company’s unscripted division. Prior to that, he was SVP Development at STX Entertainment and worked at companies including Asylum, Entertainment One and NBCUniversal.
He has worked both in documentary as well as entertainment formats. In addition to development and production, he has experience in distribution sales and third-party financing of unscripted projects.
“Adding a supremely talented executive like Ben to the game1 team will truly help transform our business,” said Iwanyk,...
- 6/27/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In the hot, messy world of dating, no one wants to be stuck with a guy who has too many casual lovers. It is quite a chore to figure out who is genuine about their intentions and who just wants a quick fling. The attempt at sorting out the tame from the wild is what the reality dating show, “FBoy Island,” is all about.
This too hot to handle reality show, currently prepping for its second season, is quite the hit with viewers. In this article, you’ll learn about the first season of “FBoy Island,” the interesting cast, and where to watch new episodes.
What’s “FBoy Island” About?
Filmed in the Cayman Islands, “FBoy Island” is a dating reality series centered on three women who are trying to distinguish — from a pool of 24 eligible men — the players from the serious relationship seekers. Of the 24 male contestants on the show,...
This too hot to handle reality show, currently prepping for its second season, is quite the hit with viewers. In this article, you’ll learn about the first season of “FBoy Island,” the interesting cast, and where to watch new episodes.
What’s “FBoy Island” About?
Filmed in the Cayman Islands, “FBoy Island” is a dating reality series centered on three women who are trying to distinguish — from a pool of 24 eligible men — the players from the serious relationship seekers. Of the 24 male contestants on the show,...
- 4/26/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Exclusive: 101 Studios and Versus Productions have teamed up to produce Access the Public, a docuseries tracing the rise of public access television between 1970 and 1990.
Before there was YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, public access TV proved revolutionary, creating genres, advancing women’s and LGBTQ rights, winning Supreme Court rulings and changing the way content was consumed by providing an outlet for free speech.
The limited series featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes material will touch on TV series that played a hand in these movements including Gay USA, The Live Show, Midnight Blue and others. It will also examine the public television starts of some of entertainment’s biggest names, including Whoopi Goldberg, The Beastie Boys and RuPaul.
Versus Entertainment’s Rob Meyers, Justin Barnes and Mark Grande will exec produce the series with Ben Bitonti, David Hutkin and David C. Glasser of 101 Studios.
“Access the Public is an exciting project...
Before there was YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, public access TV proved revolutionary, creating genres, advancing women’s and LGBTQ rights, winning Supreme Court rulings and changing the way content was consumed by providing an outlet for free speech.
The limited series featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes material will touch on TV series that played a hand in these movements including Gay USA, The Live Show, Midnight Blue and others. It will also examine the public television starts of some of entertainment’s biggest names, including Whoopi Goldberg, The Beastie Boys and RuPaul.
Versus Entertainment’s Rob Meyers, Justin Barnes and Mark Grande will exec produce the series with Ben Bitonti, David Hutkin and David C. Glasser of 101 Studios.
“Access the Public is an exciting project...
- 9/21/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has ordered a second helping of FBoy Island, which has been renewed for Season 2. The series, hosted by Nikki Glaser, is produced by STXalternative and hails from Elan Gale and showrunner Sam Dean.
Season 2, which will feature a new batch of Nice Guys and FBoys, will have “even more big twists in store,” HBO Max’s Jennifer O’Connell shared in a statement. Glaser will return as host.
The first season of FBoy Island, set in the Cayman Islands, followed three women are joined by 24 men – 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys,” there to compete for cold, hard cash.
The women navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a lasting love connection. By the finale, all is revealed – who is a Nice Guy, who is an FBoy and who the women ultimately choose. Fboy Island is a social experiment that asks the age-old question: Can FBoys truly reform,...
Season 2, which will feature a new batch of Nice Guys and FBoys, will have “even more big twists in store,” HBO Max’s Jennifer O’Connell shared in a statement. Glaser will return as host.
The first season of FBoy Island, set in the Cayman Islands, followed three women are joined by 24 men – 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys,” there to compete for cold, hard cash.
The women navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a lasting love connection. By the finale, all is revealed – who is a Nice Guy, who is an FBoy and who the women ultimately choose. Fboy Island is a social experiment that asks the age-old question: Can FBoys truly reform,...
- 8/18/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has renewed new dating competition series “FBoy Island” for a second season.
The show comes from creator Elan Gale and is hosted by Nikki Glaser, who also executive produces.
“With a title like ‘FBoy Island,’ we knew we would get the audience’s attention and we’re thrilled that they’ve responded to the self-aware, comedic nature of the format, proving that they are excited by this fresh approach that puts women in control,” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max.
The first season of “FBoy Island,” which filmed earlier this year in the Cayman Islands, put three women in the power position, so to speak, choosing a potential boyfriend among 24 seemingly eligible and willing men. The trick, at first, seemed to be to figure out who were the self-proclaimed “nice guys” who were there to form genuine relationships and who were the self-professed “f-boys,” who...
The show comes from creator Elan Gale and is hosted by Nikki Glaser, who also executive produces.
“With a title like ‘FBoy Island,’ we knew we would get the audience’s attention and we’re thrilled that they’ve responded to the self-aware, comedic nature of the format, proving that they are excited by this fresh approach that puts women in control,” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max.
The first season of “FBoy Island,” which filmed earlier this year in the Cayman Islands, put three women in the power position, so to speak, choosing a potential boyfriend among 24 seemingly eligible and willing men. The trick, at first, seemed to be to figure out who were the self-proclaimed “nice guys” who were there to form genuine relationships and who were the self-professed “f-boys,” who...
- 8/18/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has picked up a second season of “FBoy Island,” the streamer announced Wednesday.
The dating series, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, debuted on the streamer in July and wrapped up its 10-episode first season last week. According to HBO Max, “FBoy Island” had the biggest launch for a Max Original reality series since the platform launched last year.
The show followed three women as they’re introduced to 24 men — 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys” there to compete for cold, hard cash. Per HBO Max, “‘FBoy Island’ is a social experiment that asks an age-old question: can FBoys truly reform or do Nice Guys always finish last?”
“With a title like ‘FBoy Island,’ we knew we would get the audience’s attention and we’re thrilled that they’ve responded to the self-aware, comedic nature of the format, proving that they are excited by this...
The dating series, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, debuted on the streamer in July and wrapped up its 10-episode first season last week. According to HBO Max, “FBoy Island” had the biggest launch for a Max Original reality series since the platform launched last year.
The show followed three women as they’re introduced to 24 men — 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys” there to compete for cold, hard cash. Per HBO Max, “‘FBoy Island’ is a social experiment that asks an age-old question: can FBoys truly reform or do Nice Guys always finish last?”
“With a title like ‘FBoy Island,’ we knew we would get the audience’s attention and we’re thrilled that they’ve responded to the self-aware, comedic nature of the format, proving that they are excited by this...
- 8/18/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
HBO Max has released the trailer for “FBoy Island,” a new reality dating series hosted by comedian and actress Nikki Glaser.
The series will follow three women who move to a tropical island with 24 single men — 12 of whom are “nice guys” looking for love, and 12 who are self-proclaimed “FBoys,” looking for… not love. In fact, to throw in a twist, there’s money on the line and the “FBoys” have admitted to producers that they’re only there to compete for cash.
The women will navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a real love connection. By the finale, the “nice guys” and “FBoys” will be revealed and audiences will finally see who the women end up choosing.
The trailer features everything one could want from a reality dating show: gorgeous people lounging on the beach, grown men pushing other grown men into pools, men feeding women grapes,...
The series will follow three women who move to a tropical island with 24 single men — 12 of whom are “nice guys” looking for love, and 12 who are self-proclaimed “FBoys,” looking for… not love. In fact, to throw in a twist, there’s money on the line and the “FBoys” have admitted to producers that they’re only there to compete for cash.
The women will navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a real love connection. By the finale, the “nice guys” and “FBoys” will be revealed and audiences will finally see who the women end up choosing.
The trailer features everything one could want from a reality dating show: gorgeous people lounging on the beach, grown men pushing other grown men into pools, men feeding women grapes,...
- 7/12/2021
- by Aarohi Sheth
- The Wrap
HBO Max released the official trailer for the upcoming reality dating series “Fboy Island,” which will premiere on July 29.
Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the series follows three women, Nakia Renee, Cj Franco and Sarah Emig, who move to a tropical island where they’re joined by 24 men. Half of the men are “nice guys” also looking for a real relationship, while the others are self-proclaimed “f-boys” competing for a cash prize. By the finale, all will be revealed — who is a nice guy, who is an “f-boy” and who will the women ultimately choose. The series is a social experiment that asks the age-old question: can “f-boys” truly reform or do nice guys always finish last?
Glaser will executive produce alongside creator Elan Gale, Jason Goldberg, Ben Bitonti and showrunner Sam Dean.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
Paramount Plus announced that the live-action musical “The J Team” will premiere on Sept.
Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the series follows three women, Nakia Renee, Cj Franco and Sarah Emig, who move to a tropical island where they’re joined by 24 men. Half of the men are “nice guys” also looking for a real relationship, while the others are self-proclaimed “f-boys” competing for a cash prize. By the finale, all will be revealed — who is a nice guy, who is an “f-boy” and who will the women ultimately choose. The series is a social experiment that asks the age-old question: can “f-boys” truly reform or do nice guys always finish last?
Glaser will executive produce alongside creator Elan Gale, Jason Goldberg, Ben Bitonti and showrunner Sam Dean.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
Paramount Plus announced that the live-action musical “The J Team” will premiere on Sept.
- 7/12/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
The Hallmark Channel announced that the series finale of “Good Witch” will premiere on July 25 at 9 p.m.
In the final episode, titled “The Wedding,” the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others.
“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
The series stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power,...
In the final episode, titled “The Wedding,” the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others.
“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
The series stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is set to host a 10-episode reality dating series called “FBoy Island” at HBO Max, the streaming service said Thursday.
From producers of “The Bachelor” franchise, HBO Max’s “12 Dates of Christmas” and Netflix’s “Love Is Blind,” “FBoy Island” follows three women who move to a tropical island where they’re joined by 24 men — 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys” — there to compete for cold, hard cash, per HBO Max’s description. The women will navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a lasting love connection. By the finale, all will be revealed — who is a Nice Guy, who is an FBoy and who the women ultimately choose. “FBoy Island” is a social experiment that asks the age-old question: Can FBoys truly reform or do Nice Guys always finish last?
The show, which was filmed earlier this year in Cayman Islands,...
From producers of “The Bachelor” franchise, HBO Max’s “12 Dates of Christmas” and Netflix’s “Love Is Blind,” “FBoy Island” follows three women who move to a tropical island where they’re joined by 24 men — 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys” — there to compete for cold, hard cash, per HBO Max’s description. The women will navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a lasting love connection. By the finale, all will be revealed — who is a Nice Guy, who is an FBoy and who the women ultimately choose. “FBoy Island” is a social experiment that asks the age-old question: Can FBoys truly reform or do Nice Guys always finish last?
The show, which was filmed earlier this year in Cayman Islands,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
HBO Max is looking for love in its latest reality order – the zeitgeist-y titled Fboy Island.
Comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting the 10-episode reality series, which comes from Elan Gale, former exec producer on The Bachelor, and Sam Dean, who was showrunner of Netflix’s Love Is Blind.
Created by Gale and Dean, the dating format follows three women who move to a tropical island where they’re joined by 24 men – 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys,” there to compete for cold, hard cash (Ed note: Urban Dictionary defines a f*ck boy as someone who says “I’m bad at relationships” as if it’s an absolute truth).
The women will navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a lasting love connection. By the finale, all will be revealed – who is a Nice Guy, who is an FBoy and who the women ultimately choose.
Comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting the 10-episode reality series, which comes from Elan Gale, former exec producer on The Bachelor, and Sam Dean, who was showrunner of Netflix’s Love Is Blind.
Created by Gale and Dean, the dating format follows three women who move to a tropical island where they’re joined by 24 men – 12 self-proclaimed “Nice Guys” looking for love and 12 self-proclaimed “FBoys,” there to compete for cold, hard cash (Ed note: Urban Dictionary defines a f*ck boy as someone who says “I’m bad at relationships” as if it’s an absolute truth).
The women will navigate the dating pool together with the hope of finding a lasting love connection. By the finale, all will be revealed – who is a Nice Guy, who is an FBoy and who the women ultimately choose.
- 6/10/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ben Bitonti has been hired by 101 Studios as EVP of Non-Scripted Television and Alternative programming. Bitonti will build out the non-scripted and alternative content division for 101 and joint venture Sports Illustrated Studios.
Prior to joining 101, Bitonti lead the Unscripted development team for STX, serving as SVP of Development for the studio. There he was responsible for developing and Executive Producing multiple projects, including upcoming titles for HBO Max, Netflix, E!, and A&e.
Other EP credits include Skrrt W/ Offset for Quibi, Origins: The Journey of Humankind for Nat Geo, and Cyrus vs Cyrus: Design and Conquer for Bravo.
Said 101’s David Glasser & David Hutkin: “Ben’s rich, extensive background is going to provide a huge amount of insight and expertise to our studio – especially in the unscripted space – and we are thrilled to have him joining our team at 101.”
Said Bitonti: “I am beyond thrilled to...
Prior to joining 101, Bitonti lead the Unscripted development team for STX, serving as SVP of Development for the studio. There he was responsible for developing and Executive Producing multiple projects, including upcoming titles for HBO Max, Netflix, E!, and A&e.
Other EP credits include Skrrt W/ Offset for Quibi, Origins: The Journey of Humankind for Nat Geo, and Cyrus vs Cyrus: Design and Conquer for Bravo.
Said 101’s David Glasser & David Hutkin: “Ben’s rich, extensive background is going to provide a huge amount of insight and expertise to our studio – especially in the unscripted space – and we are thrilled to have him joining our team at 101.”
Said Bitonti: “I am beyond thrilled to...
- 4/19/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Kiari “Offset” Cephus is ready to take you on a journey of ‘Raris and Lambos with Quibi’s newly greenlit series appropriately titled Skrrt with Offset.
The series will be hosted by Offset, the member of the hip-hop group Migos — who happens to be a car aficionado as well. The new series will feature Offset talking to the high-profile names in pop culture about their cars their personal stories behind them and a unique ‘one on one’ auto experience.
Skrrt with Offset comes from STXtelevision and Scott Weintrob, the creator of Netflix’s hit Fastest Car and director of the Emmy award-winning Top Gear. STXtelevision, Large Eyes and Quality Control will produce.
“We are excited to be partnering with Quibi on our second new series for the platform,” said Jason Goldberg, Chief Creative Officer of Stx Entertainment’s New Media Group & Alternative Content. “The team is forward-thinking and genuinely looking...
The series will be hosted by Offset, the member of the hip-hop group Migos — who happens to be a car aficionado as well. The new series will feature Offset talking to the high-profile names in pop culture about their cars their personal stories behind them and a unique ‘one on one’ auto experience.
Skrrt with Offset comes from STXtelevision and Scott Weintrob, the creator of Netflix’s hit Fastest Car and director of the Emmy award-winning Top Gear. STXtelevision, Large Eyes and Quality Control will produce.
“We are excited to be partnering with Quibi on our second new series for the platform,” said Jason Goldberg, Chief Creative Officer of Stx Entertainment’s New Media Group & Alternative Content. “The team is forward-thinking and genuinely looking...
- 10/30/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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