As Dog the Bounty Hunter makes his way back into the news by chasing down Brian Laundrie — the person of interest after his fiancée, Gabby Petito, was found dead in Wyoming — he’s also plotting his return to TV. Thinkfactory Media, the producers behind We TV’s “Marriage Boot Camp” and “Mama June: From Not to Hot” and TBS’ “Rat in the Kitchen,” among other hit reality franchises, is currently shopping a new series starring the Dog.
Dog the Bounty Hunter, of course, is Duane “Dog” Chapman, who starred in A&e’s “Dog the Bounty Hunter” for eight seasons. Later, Chapman and his wife, Beth, starred in the CMT series “Dog and Beth: On the Hunt,” which ran for two years. A&e chronicled Beth Chapman’s cancer diagnosis in the 2017 special “Dog and Beth: Fight of Their Lives.”
Most recently, WGN America ran the series “Dog’s Most Wanted,...
Dog the Bounty Hunter, of course, is Duane “Dog” Chapman, who starred in A&e’s “Dog the Bounty Hunter” for eight seasons. Later, Chapman and his wife, Beth, starred in the CMT series “Dog and Beth: On the Hunt,” which ran for two years. A&e chronicled Beth Chapman’s cancer diagnosis in the 2017 special “Dog and Beth: Fight of Their Lives.”
Most recently, WGN America ran the series “Dog’s Most Wanted,...
- 9/29/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Francie Frane is Duane “Dog The Bounty Hunter” Chapman’s new girlfriend and his daughters approve of their romance. Lyssa Chapman, the daughter of the 67-year-old star of Wgn America’s Dog’s Most Wanted, revealed in an interview with The Sun that her dad has been dating Colorado native Frane for a few months. Chapman said that she approves of her father’s...
- 4/14/2020
- by John Thomas Didymus
- Monsters and Critics
Red Arrow Studios Intl. has acquired worldwide distribution rights for three new factual series that will bolster its spring and summer 2020 slate, the company announced on Wednesday.
“All three of our new factual shows are both informative and entertaining, opening new worlds and, through outstanding research, tell untold stories with a real passion for their respective fields,” said Alex Fraser, exec VP of acquisitions and content investment for Red Arrow Studios Intl. “There is a clear global appetite for factual content and we believe these ambitious new titles will resonate with audiences internationally.”
Produced for the U.K.’s Channel 5 and Histoire in France, “The Secret History of World War II” (pictured), produced by Woodcut Media, is a six-part history documentary series looking at the hidden stories of the devastating war. It utilizes insightful and poignant first-hand accounts, recreations and expert interviews to unveil the moving stories lost in the fog of war.
“All three of our new factual shows are both informative and entertaining, opening new worlds and, through outstanding research, tell untold stories with a real passion for their respective fields,” said Alex Fraser, exec VP of acquisitions and content investment for Red Arrow Studios Intl. “There is a clear global appetite for factual content and we believe these ambitious new titles will resonate with audiences internationally.”
Produced for the U.K.’s Channel 5 and Histoire in France, “The Secret History of World War II” (pictured), produced by Woodcut Media, is a six-part history documentary series looking at the hidden stories of the devastating war. It utilizes insightful and poignant first-hand accounts, recreations and expert interviews to unveil the moving stories lost in the fog of war.
- 3/11/2020
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Wgn’s Dog’s Most Wanted has something to howl about – it finished the season as the #1 original series on Wgn.
The show featuring the famed bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman averaged 797K persons 2+ live+3 day each week, +49% above the original series average on Wgn, and +27% above the #2 program (Gone). In the target adult 25-54 demo, Dog’s Most Wanted was +124% above the Wgn original series average, and +186% above the #2 show.
The season averages below contain L+3 day viewership for all ten weeks of the series, produced by Dorsey Pictures, a Red Arrow Studios company, along with Entertainment by Bonnie and Clyde. Chris Dorsey (Building Alaska) and Matt Assmus serve as EPs for Dorsey Pictures. Dog and the late Beth Chapman are EPs for Bonnie & Clyde.
Dog’s Most Wanted focuses on the pursuit of some of the most wanted fugitives in the country. It’s the first unscripted series on Wgn America in over five years.
The show featuring the famed bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman averaged 797K persons 2+ live+3 day each week, +49% above the original series average on Wgn, and +27% above the #2 program (Gone). In the target adult 25-54 demo, Dog’s Most Wanted was +124% above the Wgn original series average, and +186% above the #2 show.
The season averages below contain L+3 day viewership for all ten weeks of the series, produced by Dorsey Pictures, a Red Arrow Studios company, along with Entertainment by Bonnie and Clyde. Chris Dorsey (Building Alaska) and Matt Assmus serve as EPs for Dorsey Pictures. Dog and the late Beth Chapman are EPs for Bonnie & Clyde.
Dog’s Most Wanted focuses on the pursuit of some of the most wanted fugitives in the country. It’s the first unscripted series on Wgn America in over five years.
- 11/23/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Duane “Dog” Chapman, star of A&e’s hit TV series Dog the Bounty Hunter, is joining faith-based thriller Hunting God in a supporting role.
Chapman will be playing himself in a cast that includes newcomer Wesley Truman Daniel, Ann Sonneville (Dig Two Graves), and Mickey O’Sullivan (The Chi).
The feature marks the directorial debut of commercials director Justin Jackola, who is also producing alongside Jacquelyn Jamjoom. The film wrapped its first part of shoot last year and will add scenes next month.
The story follows a widower who reunites with his old church buddies to film a hunting show in the remote woods, where a supernatural presence forces him to confront his faith.
Pic is being produced by JJack Productions and financed by Chicago Media Angels. Throughline Films is aboard as sales rep.
Jackola said, “This isn’t your grandfather’s faith-based film. Our goal is to break the...
Chapman will be playing himself in a cast that includes newcomer Wesley Truman Daniel, Ann Sonneville (Dig Two Graves), and Mickey O’Sullivan (The Chi).
The feature marks the directorial debut of commercials director Justin Jackola, who is also producing alongside Jacquelyn Jamjoom. The film wrapped its first part of shoot last year and will add scenes next month.
The story follows a widower who reunites with his old church buddies to film a hunting show in the remote woods, where a supernatural presence forces him to confront his faith.
Pic is being produced by JJack Productions and financed by Chicago Media Angels. Throughline Films is aboard as sales rep.
Jackola said, “This isn’t your grandfather’s faith-based film. Our goal is to break the...
- 11/22/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman grieved the death of his wife, Beth Chapman, on Wednesday night's finale of Dog's Most Wanted and spoke about how he contemplated suicide shortly after her passing. During the episode, the TV star recalled being alone in the shower and needing to "run out without a towel because I can't be alone right now." "That's when I start thinking about things," he told the cameras, per People. "And I lay down to take a nap, and I reached over to touch something, and it was the freaking dog." Dog then explained he didn't "realize yet psychologically" that his spouse was gone. "I just hope...
- 11/7/2019
- E! Online
Everywhere he goes, Dog the Bounty Hunter feels his wife's spirit. More than two months after Beth Chapman passed away after a cancer battle, fans are getting the chance to see her on the small screen thanks to Dog's Most Wanted. After the series kicked off Wednesday night, Dog appeared on E! News' Daily Pop where he described watching his late wife on TV again. "It was great. I kind of walked away a few times just to listen to the voice," he shared with Carissa Culiner and Will Marfuggi before tearing up. "American loves Beth. She had double the fans that I had." While Dog is still in the grieving process, he says having a busy schedule keeps his mind occupied. ...
- 9/5/2019
- E! Online
Before her death, Beth Chapman wanted fans to see her brave fight until the very end. In a brand-new trailer for Dog's Most Wanted released Monday morning, viewers quickly learn that the reality star's health journey will be documented in the new Wgn America series. "Once you find out that it's an incurable lung cancer, there's no stage five," Beth shared in the sneak peek. As for Dog the Bounty Hunter, he can't hide his love for his wife when addressing her health. "I love her," he shared. "And I'll do anything for her." During the season, fans will also watch the couple receive support from a ferocious team of hunters Dog calls "The Dirty...
- 7/22/2019
- E! Online
It's been weeks since the death of Beth Chapman, and Wgn America will take fans inside her final months on Dog's Most Wanted, a brand new series.
The cabler has confirmed the series will hit the air Wednesday, September 4 at 9/8c, and will follow Duane "Dog" Chapman, his late wife, and a team of hunters called The Dirty Dozen.
The team will go on a cross-country manhunt to find a list of fugitives.
As teased in the new trailer, Beth's battle with cancer will be part of the narrative, and in one heartbreaking scene, she says that she wants to die in boots.
If you've kept up to speed with the other shows that Chapmans have been part of, you know that Beth was one of the most positive people around.
Related: Beth Chapman, Beloved Dog the Bounty Hunter Actress, Dead at 51
Beth lost her battle with throat cancer in...
The cabler has confirmed the series will hit the air Wednesday, September 4 at 9/8c, and will follow Duane "Dog" Chapman, his late wife, and a team of hunters called The Dirty Dozen.
The team will go on a cross-country manhunt to find a list of fugitives.
As teased in the new trailer, Beth's battle with cancer will be part of the narrative, and in one heartbreaking scene, she says that she wants to die in boots.
If you've kept up to speed with the other shows that Chapmans have been part of, you know that Beth was one of the most positive people around.
Related: Beth Chapman, Beloved Dog the Bounty Hunter Actress, Dead at 51
Beth lost her battle with throat cancer in...
- 7/22/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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