OUTtv has commissioned a raft of new projects – including a Go Button Media pilot cast, shot and edited during lockdown.
Hosted by former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant Crystal across the pond, Group Sext sees one Masterdater narrow 10 sexters down for one video call, with things heating up as the selected sexter has the choice to either accept or decline their call. Notably, production included cast from across Canada and the U.S. and editing took place across three different provinces.
“During a time where a vast number of productions are experiencing a standstill in filming, we are delighted to commission five new shows to OUTtv, including a pilot for Group Sext, a show filmed within the confines of lockdown through video conferencing,” said OUTtv Network CEO Brad Banks in a statement.
“As more people are staying home, we are noticing a demand for new content and are thrilled to be able to add these news shows to our programming roster.”
26th March 2019: In addition to its content development, financing and executive producing activities, Fugitive is to distribute selected finished content from its partners and can now announce its first major acquisition – 40 x 30’ episodes of Mom vs Matchmaker. This entertaining and long-running competitive dating series is produced by Go Button Media for Canada’s OUTtv.
Fugitive is also pre-selling an additional 10 episodes for
the show’s fifth season and will be representing the format internationally.
Mom vs Matchmaker sees celebrity matchmaker Carmelia Ray
face off against a fierce and fiery mom in each episode, in a bid to see who
can find the best date for the mom’s son or daughter. Highly competitive, the
cupids make their choices from a pool of contenders and then put their
candidates through a ‘woo camp’, training them on all the essentials to help
romance to blossom – everything from wardrobe, to physical contact, culture and
manners. The offspring then takes the matchmaker’s and their mom’s contenders
on sizzling dates and reveals at the end which one most got sparks flying.
Fugitive’s Merrily Ross comments: “With big characters and
hilarious moments in the woo camps, plus a mix of unlikely matches and
fledgling romances, Mom vs Matchmaker is a highly entertaining and standout
dating show for a broad audience – and makes a great co-viewing programme for
parents with older children. We are delighted to be working with the talented
team at Go Button Media and look forward to representing not only the existing
four seasons of this show, but also the format, which can be readily adapted
for broadcasters worldwide.”
Natasha Ryan, Executive Producer and the show’s creator from Go Button Media adds: “Fugitive’s enthusiasm for Mom vs Matchmaker made them a natural partner for our show. Merrily and her partner Anthony Kimble are not only adept salespeople with significant contacts internationally, they also have extensive experience with formats and a clear understanding of how to develop and grow programme brands.”
