'Scorpion King' ventures into acting

ABS CBN News | Wed, Jun 3

Wed, Jun 3 Scorpion King' ventures into acting
Philippines
Teotico is now known as the "Scorpion King" after eating 20 scorpions in one of PFF challenges. He also earned the respect and admiration of other contestants after setting a Fear Factor world record in the car re-entry stunt.

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2 Weeks Ago, Winnipeg Free Press says (in TV season tuned to the absurd) Canada
Dating in the Dark hails from Endemol USA, by the way, a subsidiary of the Dutch company that gave the world Big Brother, Fear Factor, Kid Nation and Show Me the Money. Now you know who to thank.

Last Month, vancouversun.com says (in Your choice -- reruns or rubbish) Dating in the Dark hails from Endemol USA, by the way, a subsidiary of the Dutch company that gave the world Big Brother, Fear Factor, Kid Nation and Show ...

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And Nashville Scene says (in Joe Rogan at Zanies) USA
By Julie Seabaugh He may be best known as the onetime host of Fear Factor and current Ultimate Fighting Championship commentator, but whatever form his creativity takes, Rogan the comic believes it's all about the ongoing process: "My material has ...

And Monterey County Herald says (in SOME GERMS NOT SO ICKY) CA
Contestants on NBC's now-defunct "Fear Factor" reality show ate giant cockroaches. Steve O, original member of MTV's notorious "Jackass" stunt crew, performed gagworthy stunts that involved sticking grimy, rotten things into and onto his body. ...

And calgaryherald.com says (in TV'S Silly Season) Canada
Dating in the Dark hails from Endemol USA, by the way, a subsidiary of the Dutch company that gave the world Big Brother, Fear Factor, Kid Nation and Show Me the Money. Now you know who to thank.

And eTaiwan News says (in Despite fears, most germs aren't too harmful) Taiwan
Contestants on NBC's now-defunct "Fear Factor" reality show ate giant cockroaches. Steve O, original member of MTV's notorious "Jackass" stunt crew, performed gagworthy stunts that involved sticking grimy, rotten things into and onto his body. ...

And Canada.com says (in Summer for the silly: TV season tuned to the absurd) Canada
Dating in the Dark hails from Endemol USA, by the way, a subsidiary of the Dutch company that gave the world Big Brother, Fear Factor, Kid Nation and Show Me the Money. Now you know who to thank. 8. HELL'S KITCHEN (Tuesdays, Citytv, Fox, 8 ET/PT, ...

And Digital Spy says (in Jessica Simpson pitches new reality show) UK
The source added that each episode would also focus on "shocking things that women do to make themselves beautiful - picture Fear Factor". A representative for the star said: "Jessica is indeed working on a new show, but network details have not been ...

And the futon critic says (in SOUTHERN BELLES: LOUISVILLE) CA
Endemol USA is a leading producer of television programming specializing in reality and non-scripted genres for network and cable television. The company produces the break-out hits "Deal or No Deal," "Wipeout," "Fear Factor," "Extreme Makeover: Home ...

And vancouversun.com says (in TV's summer season: Intruiging or just nuts?) Canada
Dating in the Dark hails from Endemol USA, by the way, a subsidiary of the Dutch company that gave the world Big Brother, Fear Factor, Kid Nation and Show Me the Money. Now you know who to thank. 8. HELL'S KITCHEN (Tuesdays, Citytv, Fox, 8 ET/PT, ...

And press release says (in Hip Hop Choreographer, Lauren Outlaw Dances into Success in Over ... - Hip Hop Press) Hip Hop Press (press release), NC
Endemol is one of the world's largest production houses. Known in the states for their hits such as "Deal or No Deal," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," and "Fear Factor," "Star Academy" and "Operacion Triunfo" are their most popular overseas titles. ...

And PR Inside (Pressemitteilung) says (in Hip Hop Choreographer, Lauren Outlaw, Dances into Reality Show ... - PR-Inside.com) Endemol is one of the world's largest production houses. Known in the states for their hits such as "Deal or No Deal," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," and "Fear Factor," "Star Academy" and "Operacion Triunfo" are their most popular overseas titles. ...

And MiamiHerald.com says (in Germs surround us: But don't worry -- most won't kill you) FL
Contestants on NBC's now-defunct Fear Factor reality show ate giant cockroaches. Steve O, original member of MTV's notorious Jackass stunt crew, performed gag-worthy stunts that involved sticking grimy, rotten things into and onto his body. ...

And Starpulse.com says (in 'Southern Belles: Louisville' Premieres May 21 On SOAPnet) CT
Endemol USA is a leading producer of television programming specializing in reality and non-scripted genres for network and cable television. The company produces the break-out hits "Deal or No Deal," "Wipeout," "Fear Factor," "Extreme Makeover: Home ...

3 Months Ago, Internet Video Magazine says (in Get Married on MySpace) CA
Endemol USA is a leading producer of television programming specializing in reality and non-scripted genres for network and cable television. The company produces the break-out hits “Deal or No Deal,” “Wipeout,” “1 VS 100,” “Fear Factor,” “Extreme ...

4 Months Ago, DetNews.com says (in Keshia Knight Pulliam grows into older roles) MI
Post college, she joined a couple of reality shows, "Fear Factor" and "Celebrity Mole," and has no regrets. "I don't think reality shows are bad," Knight Pulliam said. "It's about the characters and quality of production." She also nabbed a few adult ...

And Dallas Morning News says (in Keshia Knight Pulliam in 'Madea Goes to Jail') TX
Post college, she joined a couple of reality shows, Fear Factor and Celebrity Mole, and has no regrets. "I don't think reality shows are bad," Knight Pulliam said. "It's about the characters and quality of production." She also nabbed a few adult ...

And Atlanta Journal Constitution says (in Former ‘Cosby’ kid leaves cuteness behind for new Tyler Perry film) GA
Post college, she joined a couple of reality shows, “Fear Factor” and “Celebrity Mole,” and has no regrets. “I don’t think reality shows are bad,” Knight Pulliam said. “It’s about the characters and quality of production.” She also nabbed a few adult ...

And ABS CBN News says (in Fear Factor's Marion denies he's gay, says Janna is 'special') Philippines
Manuel has to regain his focus to reclaim his dominance in "Pinoy Fear Factor." Jommy aka the "Scorpion King" has graduated from being a joker to a legit contender after convincingly beating Manuel in challenges like the "Car Re-entry" stunt, ...

5 Months Ago, Encore says (in Real-life adventure - Brazilian ‘Survivor’ to be most rugged ...) Canada -
He’s also been drawn back to the spotlight, hosting MTV specials and appearing on another reality series, “Fear Factor.” That’s not to say all “Survivor” ...

And Variety says (in Endemol signs first Egyptian deal) CA
Meanwhile, Endemol Middle East, which bowed in 2007, has sold 13 episodes of “Fear Factor Extreme” to Al Hayat TV in Egypt. Show is scheduled to go into production next month and will bow in primetime this year. In addition, “Ton of Cash” has been ...

And C21Media says (in Endemol scores Middle East double) UK -
Egypt's Al Hayat TV has commissioned Endemol Middle East to make 13 weekly episodes of challenge series Fear Factor Extreme. ...
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8 Months Ago, C21Media says (in Endemol appoints CEO for Asia push) UK -
Recent and forthcoming productions include Big Boss and Fear Factor in India; 1 vs 100 and International King of Sport in China; 1 vs 100 in Korea; ...

And Manila Standard Today says (in Angel Locsin stuns Fashion Week crowd) Philippines -
The Philippines is the 30th country to do a local version of Fear Factor in Argentina and the third country to use the Fear Factor Extreme format following ...

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