Today, Roku announced plans to expand tentpole Roku Original series The Great American Baking Show and Honest Renovations by greenlighting brand-new seasonal specials for both franchises and ordering an early season-three renewal for The Great American Baking Show. The first seasons of both series opened as the #1 on-demand titles on The Roku Channel during their respective opening weekends.
The second season of both franchises will debut later this year. The projects will continue to bolster The Roku Channel’s food and home programming slate, which is also curated within Roku’s All Things Food and All Things Home platform zones.
“Featuring fantastic talent and heartwarming stories, ‘The Great American Baking Show’ and ‘Honest Renovations’ exemplify the best of Roku Originals,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. We’re proud to continue building on the success of these marquee franchises that have resonated with our millions of Roku streamers.
The second season of both franchises will debut later this year. The projects will continue to bolster The Roku Channel’s food and home programming slate, which is also curated within Roku’s All Things Food and All Things Home platform zones.
“Featuring fantastic talent and heartwarming stories, ‘The Great American Baking Show’ and ‘Honest Renovations’ exemplify the best of Roku Originals,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. We’re proud to continue building on the success of these marquee franchises that have resonated with our millions of Roku streamers.
- 4/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Roku is expanding its original food and home content through big investments into its “The Great American Baking Show” and “Honest Renovations” franchises, with an early Season 3 renewal for “Baking Show” and new seasonal specials ordered for both series.
Hosted by Casey Wilson (who took over for Ellie Kemper after the first season) and Zach Cherry in the tent made famous in “The Great British Bake-Off,” “The Great American Baking Show” features iconic judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith.
Here are the upcoming specials set for “Baking Show,” including two new editions and the return of “Celebrity Holiday Special”:
“The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special” will return for its third iteration with the deliciously entertaining holiday treat of celebrities in competition for charity. “The Great American Baking Show: Big Game Special” will invite viewers to join fan-favorite athletes and celebrity football fans in the iconic tent,...
Hosted by Casey Wilson (who took over for Ellie Kemper after the first season) and Zach Cherry in the tent made famous in “The Great British Bake-Off,” “The Great American Baking Show” features iconic judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith.
Here are the upcoming specials set for “Baking Show,” including two new editions and the return of “Celebrity Holiday Special”:
“The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special” will return for its third iteration with the deliciously entertaining holiday treat of celebrities in competition for charity. “The Great American Baking Show: Big Game Special” will invite viewers to join fan-favorite athletes and celebrity football fans in the iconic tent,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Spice Adams, meet Baby Spice. Emma Bunton, the British TV personality and former Spice Girl, is joining Anthony “Spice” Adams as host of The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition, which will premiere at 9 Pm Thursday, December 6 on ABC.
The show challenges contestants to put their best recipes forward as they compete in holiday-themed challenges and eliminations in the hope of being named America’s Best Amateur Baker.
The judges panel also has two new faces for the competition series’ fourth season: Sherry Yard, a three-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef, and Paul Hollywood, a baker and cookbook author who has appeared on The Great British Bakeoff, the UK series on which the U.S. show is based.
The 2017 holiday season wasn’t exacly festive for all involved in The Great American Baking Show. In mid-December, several weeks into Hollywood’s sexual misconduct scandal, ABC pulled the plug on the...
The show challenges contestants to put their best recipes forward as they compete in holiday-themed challenges and eliminations in the hope of being named America’s Best Amateur Baker.
The judges panel also has two new faces for the competition series’ fourth season: Sherry Yard, a three-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef, and Paul Hollywood, a baker and cookbook author who has appeared on The Great British Bakeoff, the UK series on which the U.S. show is based.
The 2017 holiday season wasn’t exacly festive for all involved in The Great American Baking Show. In mid-December, several weeks into Hollywood’s sexual misconduct scandal, ABC pulled the plug on the...
- 10/18/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Great British Baking Show” is heading to Netflix.
The streamer has secured the U.S. rights to three new seasons of the popular baking series, it was announced Thursday. Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will take over hosting duties while chef and restauranteur Prue Leith will come on as a judge alongside the returning Paul Hollywood.
The first 10 new episodes will drop on Netflix on Aug. 31, listed as Collection 5, though they originally aired as Season 8 in the U.K. last year. Season 3, which originally aired in the U.K. in 2012, will arrive on Netflix later this year as “The Great British Baking Show: The Beginnings.” Another season is expected to arrive on Netflix next year.
Seasons 4-7 of the “Great British Baking Show” are already on Netflix (labeled on the service as Collections 1-4), licensed as second run from PBS.
The series comes from Love Productions, with executive producers Anna Beattie and Richard McKerrow.
The streamer has secured the U.S. rights to three new seasons of the popular baking series, it was announced Thursday. Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will take over hosting duties while chef and restauranteur Prue Leith will come on as a judge alongside the returning Paul Hollywood.
The first 10 new episodes will drop on Netflix on Aug. 31, listed as Collection 5, though they originally aired as Season 8 in the U.K. last year. Season 3, which originally aired in the U.K. in 2012, will arrive on Netflix later this year as “The Great British Baking Show: The Beginnings.” Another season is expected to arrive on Netflix next year.
Seasons 4-7 of the “Great British Baking Show” are already on Netflix (labeled on the service as Collections 1-4), licensed as second run from PBS.
The series comes from Love Productions, with executive producers Anna Beattie and Richard McKerrow.
- 8/23/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
The Imitation Game star has been nominated for his leading role in BBC drama Sherlock.Scroll down for full list of nominations
Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for the third time as leading actor in his BBC role of Sherlock. This marks his sixth nomination for this category in his career.
Cumberbatch received a Best Actor Oscar nomination earlier this year for his role as Alan Turing in Morten Tyldum’s The Imitation Game.
The nominations, announced on Wednesday by actors Freddie Fox and Amanda Abbington, place Cumberbatch in a category alongside three others.
Toby Jones (Harry Potter, Captain America, The Hunger Games) is recognized for his role in Marvellous. The show received two other nominations including Single Drama and Supporting Actress for Gemma Jones.
James Nesbitt (The Hobbit) also received a leading actor nomination for The Missing, in addition to Jason Watkins (The Golden Compass) for his role in The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries.
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Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for the third time as leading actor in his BBC role of Sherlock. This marks his sixth nomination for this category in his career.
Cumberbatch received a Best Actor Oscar nomination earlier this year for his role as Alan Turing in Morten Tyldum’s The Imitation Game.
The nominations, announced on Wednesday by actors Freddie Fox and Amanda Abbington, place Cumberbatch in a category alongside three others.
Toby Jones (Harry Potter, Captain America, The Hunger Games) is recognized for his role in Marvellous. The show received two other nominations including Single Drama and Supporting Actress for Gemma Jones.
James Nesbitt (The Hobbit) also received a leading actor nomination for The Missing, in addition to Jason Watkins (The Golden Compass) for his role in The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries.
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- 4/8/2015
- by mam27@bu.edu (Monica Mendoza)
- ScreenDaily
The Great British Bake Off is moving to BBC One in 2014, it has been confirmed.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry's baking reality show has been a phenomenal success on BBC Two, winning record ratings year after year.
"I've championed The Great British Bake Off from the very start and believe the time is absolutely right to bring the show to an even broader audience on BBC One," said BBC One controller Charlotte Moore.
"I've watched the series grow over the last few years and earn a special place in the nation's hearts. It's inspiring and warm storytelling at its best which celebrates the huge talent of enthusiastic and passionate bakers from all over the country. It's been fantastic to watch it flourish on BBC Two, and I can assure viewers I will continue to cherish it on BBC One."
Bake Off, which is made by Love Productions, was launched...
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry's baking reality show has been a phenomenal success on BBC Two, winning record ratings year after year.
"I've championed The Great British Bake Off from the very start and believe the time is absolutely right to bring the show to an even broader audience on BBC One," said BBC One controller Charlotte Moore.
"I've watched the series grow over the last few years and earn a special place in the nation's hearts. It's inspiring and warm storytelling at its best which celebrates the huge talent of enthusiastic and passionate bakers from all over the country. It's been fantastic to watch it flourish on BBC Two, and I can assure viewers I will continue to cherish it on BBC One."
Bake Off, which is made by Love Productions, was launched...
- 10/15/2013
- Digital Spy
Great British Sewing Bee has been given a second series.
The BBC confirmed today that the show will return in 2014 for a 6 x 60-minute run.
Controller of BBC Two Janice Hadlow said: "I'm delighted that BBC Two viewers have taken this series to their hearts.
"It has proved that an ill-fitting zip or badly placed dart can make for compelling television in much the same way as a soggy bottom on Great British Bake Off and I can't wait for the next series."
Last night's series finale was watched by 2.7 million viewers.
Great British Sewing Bee was hosted by Claudia Winkleman and featured eight competitors, the winner being 81-year-old Ann.
The series is commissioned for BBC Features by Hadlow, alongside commissioning editor Alison Kirkham and commissioning executive Emma Willis.
It will be executive produced by Anna Beattie for Love Productions.
The BBC confirmed today that the show will return in 2014 for a 6 x 60-minute run.
Controller of BBC Two Janice Hadlow said: "I'm delighted that BBC Two viewers have taken this series to their hearts.
"It has proved that an ill-fitting zip or badly placed dart can make for compelling television in much the same way as a soggy bottom on Great British Bake Off and I can't wait for the next series."
Last night's series finale was watched by 2.7 million viewers.
Great British Sewing Bee was hosted by Claudia Winkleman and featured eight competitors, the winner being 81-year-old Ann.
The series is commissioned for BBC Features by Hadlow, alongside commissioning editor Alison Kirkham and commissioning executive Emma Willis.
It will be executive produced by Anna Beattie for Love Productions.
- 4/24/2013
- Digital Spy
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Tuesday (April 24) the nominations for its 2012 television awards. British miniseries "Appropriate Adult," which chronicles the real-life serial killer Fred West, leads the way with four nominations.
Other notable nominations include Dame Maggie Smith up for Supporting Actress for her work on "Downton Abbey" - it's the only nomination "Downton" received, after earning two nominations the previous year. "Modern Family" also earned a nomination in the International category.
The full list of nominations:
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock (BBC One)
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult (ITV)
John Simm - Exile (BBC One)
Joseph Gilgun - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Leading Actress
Emily Watson - Appropriate Adult (ITV1)
Nadine Marshall - Random (Channel 4)
Romola Garai - The Crimson Petal and the White (BBC Two)
Vicky McClure - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Supporting Actor
Andrew Scott - Sherlock...
Other notable nominations include Dame Maggie Smith up for Supporting Actress for her work on "Downton Abbey" - it's the only nomination "Downton" received, after earning two nominations the previous year. "Modern Family" also earned a nomination in the International category.
The full list of nominations:
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock (BBC One)
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult (ITV)
John Simm - Exile (BBC One)
Joseph Gilgun - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Leading Actress
Emily Watson - Appropriate Adult (ITV1)
Nadine Marshall - Random (Channel 4)
Romola Garai - The Crimson Petal and the White (BBC Two)
Vicky McClure - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Supporting Actor
Andrew Scott - Sherlock...
- 4/24/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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