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Tim GunnKelly told you recently about NBC's legal attempt to block Project Runway from going to their Bravo channel over to Lifetime (Lifetime paid $150 million to air the show for the next five years). Now it looks like NBC is looking for contestants for a show that sounds very similar to Project Runway...and they're using Craigslist to find people to be on the show.

The new Bravo show is going to be called Fashion House. The ad says that the winner will win "a large cash prize" and that the winner can use the show to "serve as the launching pad to catapult your fashion career into high gear."

Catapult your fashion career into high gear? What a horrible sentence.

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]]>bravodesignersfashionheidi klumlifetimemodelsnbcproject runwaytim gunnBob SassoneFri, 24 Oct 2008 17:11:00 ESTIt was the "Year of the Woman" on Project Runwayhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/10/16/it-was-the-year-of-the-woman-on-project-runway/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/10/16/it-was-the-year-of-the-woman-on-project-runway/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/10/16/it-was-the-year-of-the-woman-on-project-runway/#commentsFiled under: ,

Season 5 PRIt wasn't a fierce season for Project Runway. No Cristian Soriano to spice things up. No Wendy Pepper either, speaking of spicy. That said, as the show wrapped up and three designers presented their collections at Fashion Week, the competitive juices were flowing and I was definitely into it. Maybe not as much as previous years, but the Project Runway formula still worked. And most significantly, the final three were all women. As Tim Gunn pointed out, it was the year of the woman on Project Runway.

All in all, the finale wasn't exactly up to the level of previous seasons. The personalities weren't as dramatic or defined. There was no Jeffrey to hate. No pregnant Laura to root for. And no Jay or Santino to giggle over. It's interesting that even Tim Gunn, before this season aired, had said that this group wasn't as distinctive as some other seasons. As usual, Tim was right.

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]]>BravoBryant ParkBryantParkCristian SorianoCristianSorianoHeidi KlumHeidiKlumJennifer LopezJenniferLopezjudgesKenleyKortoLeanneLifetimeProject RunwayProjectRunwaySantinoWendy PepperWendyPepperYear of the womanYearOfTheWomanAllison WaldmanThu, 16 Oct 2008 08:20:00 ESTProject Runway on Lifetime auf'd?http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/29/project-runway-on-lifetime-aufd/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/29/project-runway-on-lifetime-aufd/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/29/project-runway-on-lifetime-aufd/#commentsFiled under: ,

Project RunwayHeidi and Tim, hold on before you pack your bags.

Variety reports that a judge has blocked Project Runway's network move from Bravo to Lifetime, putting the sixth season's January debut in limbo. The fifth season is currently airing on Bravo.

To recap: Lifetime signed a five-year, $150 million deal to steal away the hit reality series with its production house, The Weinstein Company. NBC Universal (which owns Bravo) filed suit, claiming that it had the right to match any offer made by another network.

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]]>bravolifetimeproject runwayProjectRunwayKelly WooMon, 29 Sep 2008 14:03:00 ESTLindsay Lohan brings mayhem to Betty, will guest judge Project Runwayhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/21/lindsay-lohan-brings-mayhem-to-betty-will-guest-judge-project-r/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/21/lindsay-lohan-brings-mayhem-to-betty-will-guest-judge-project-r/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/21/lindsay-lohan-brings-mayhem-to-betty-will-guest-judge-project-r/#commentsFiled under: , ,

This season of Project Runway lost some star power when Jennifer Lopez pulled out of judging the final runway shows due to a "foot injury" (which apparently didn't hamper her in a triathalon the next weekend).

But the reality show plans to make up for it. Access Hollywood says that Lindsay Lohan will be the guest critic in the premiere of the sixth season, the first with new producers and a new network in Lifetime.

Lohan's already in New York for her guest role on Ugly Betty, and the cast can't believe the "mayhem" she incites everywhere she goes. Ana Ortiz told ABC News Radio, "It really puts it into perspective the bubble that she has to live in ... people yelling at her and cussing at her. It's unbelievable."

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]]>guest starsGuestStarslindsay lohanLindsayLohanproject runwayProjectRunwayugly bettyUglyBettyKelly WooSun, 21 Sep 2008 10:06:00 ESTNina Garcia is Running in Heelshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/11/nina-garcia-is-running-in-heels/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/11/nina-garcia-is-running-in-heels/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/11/nina-garcia-is-running-in-heels/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Nina GarciaYou know the old saying, "looking good is the best revenge?" Well, looking good on television is even better. To that end, Nina Garcia, the acid-tongued Colombian judge on Project Runway, is appearing on a new reality show. Garcia will be starring on Style Network's new series, Running in Heels. Heels follows the staff at women's magazine Marie Claire, which Garcia joined a short while ago after leaving her long-time position at Elle magazine.

Garcia's split from Elle was allegedly not on the best terms, so it's probably extra sweet for her that Running in Heels is a direct competitor to CW's Stylista; a reality competition show taking place at, you guessed it -- Elle magazine.

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]]>cwelle magazineElleMagazinemarie claireMarieClairenina garciaNinaGarciaproject runwayProjectRunwayrunning in heelsRunningInHeelsstyle networkStyleNetworkstylistaKona GallagherThu, 11 Sep 2008 20:38:00 ESTProject Runway: What's Your Sign?http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/11/project-runway-whats-your-sign/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/11/project-runway-whats-your-sign/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/11/project-runway-whats-your-sign/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Christian and Heidi(S05E09) My last review began oh-so bluntly with "I am so full of anger", which was a pretty good summation of the grumpiness that would follow. This episode triggered some very familiar feelings and, while some of you thought I was being a little too hard on the designers, especially Kenley, I can't see how anyone could wonder why after this episode. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Project Runway fan. If I only half-cared for it, the drop in quality of this show would not affect me quite as badly. But when a show I love so much and have constantly praised and confidently recommended takes such a sharp drop within one year, it's disappointing, to say the least.

As horrible as it sounds, I'm actually looking forward to the Lifetime move now, despite my earlier worries, because at least PR will be on a network that wants them around. The same can not be said for Bravo, which is currently treating PR like it's the ex that still has to live in the apartment because they're legally obligated to finish paying half this year's rent.

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]]>blayne walshBlayneWalshbravochristian sirianoChristianSirianodaniel felddaniel vosovicemily brandleEmilyBrandlefashionfashion designjay mccarrolljennifer diederichJenniferDiederichjerell scottJerellScottjerry tamJerryTamjoe farisJoeFariskara janxkeith bryceKeithBrycekelli martinKelliMartinkenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomoluleanne marshallLeanneMarshallmichael korsMichaelKorsnina garciaproject runwayProjectRunwaystella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnwesley naultWesleyNaultAnnie WuThu, 11 Sep 2008 08:38:00 ESTProject Runway: Double 0 Fashionhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/04/project-runway-double-0-fashion/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/04/project-runway-double-0-fashion/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/04/project-runway-double-0-fashion/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Project Runway(S05E08) I am so full of anger. And for that, I feel like I must apologize before jumping into my review, which will inevitably ooze frustration. This fury that has been building inside me throughout this season is about to set me alight. To put it bluntly, there is no one that I like in this pool of designers. There isn't even anyone that annoys me less than everybody else. However, I have been hanging on, because I love fashion and I love art and I kind of, sort of like seeing people getting chewed out on the runway. This episode nearly killed me, though, because nearly everyone was so blind to what was going on. Just about all of the designers are either too caught up on snarking behind each other's backs, complaining about nothing, or desperately trying to be a "character", and they've lost sight of their actual work.

Make me happy to be a Project Runway viewer again, designers! Save me from this loathing!

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]]>blayne walshBlayneWalshbravoDiane Von FurstenbergDianeVonFurstenbergfashion designFashionDesignjerell scottJerellScottjoe farisJoeFariskenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomoluleanne marshallLeanneMarshallmichael korsMichaelKorsproject runwayProjectRunwaystella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnAnnie WuThu, 04 Sep 2008 07:55:00 ESTProject Runway: Fashion that Drives Youhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/28/project-runway-fashion-that-drives-you/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/28/project-runway-fashion-that-drives-you/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/28/project-runway-fashion-that-drives-you/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Project Runway(S05E07) Wow, this season's designers are an emotional little bunch, aren't they? There's a lot of whining, a lot of complaining, a lot of talking behind each others' backs. These kids make me feel like I'm in high school all over again, except everyone is somehow even more poorly dressed and misinformed about aesthetics. The designers also seem increasingly insecure about their own work and this challenge did their fragile states no favors. Charged with the mission to grab materials from cars and make something wearable, you'd probably get a little grumpy too.

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]]>blayne walshBlayneWalshbravofashion designFashionDesignjerell scottJerellScottjoe farisJoeFariskeith bryceKeithBrycekenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomolulaura bennettleanne marshallLeanneMarshallmichael korsMichaelKorsproject runwayProjectRunwayrachel zoerupaulstella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnAnnie WuThu, 28 Aug 2008 08:22:00 ESTProject Runway: Good Queen Funhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/21/project-runway-good-queen-fun/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/21/project-runway-good-queen-fun/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/21/project-runway-good-queen-fun/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Project Runway(S05E06) Sadly enough, I think this was the first time I've had fun watching the fifth season. That's right: it took drag queens to get me excited about Project Runway again. Actually, I think Bravo should dump all of those ridiculously uninteresting faux-PR shows like Shear Genius and Top Design and make a spin-off all about designing stuff for drag queens and kings. It could be set in Baltimore's Hampden and be hosted by John Waters and/or RuPaul. That would be infinitely better than watching Jaclyn Smith make weak attempts at passing constructive criticism to beauty school drop-outs playing with safety scissors. Ahem. I'm sorry. Can you tell I'm not that fond of Shear Genius?

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]]>blayne walshBlayneWalshbravochris marchdaniel feldDanielFelddrag queensfashion designFashionDesignjerell scottJerellScottjoe farisJoeFariskeith bryceKeithBrycekenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomoluleanne marshallLeanneMarshallmichael korsMichaelKorsnina garciaNinaGarciaproject runwayProjectRunwayrupaulstella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnAnnie WuThu, 21 Aug 2008 09:43:00 ESTProject Runway: Welcome to the Junglehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/14/project-runway-welcome-to-the-jungle/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/14/project-runway-welcome-to-the-jungle/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/14/project-runway-welcome-to-the-jungle/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Brooke Shields(S05E05) In this episode, Brooke Shields stopped by to have the designers make something for her character to wear in the new season of Lipstick Jungle. Two things surprised me. A) Lipstick Jungle hasn't been canceled yet and B) Brooke Shields still looks fantastic. Maybe it's because I wasn't watching in HD, but still.

For the first time this season, the designers were broken into teams for the challenge. Last season, it seemed like the majority of the season consisted of team challenges, so I was surprised that it took five episodes before they got around to it for this group. I guess I was surprised by a lot of things in this episode.

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]]>blayne walshBlayneWalshbravobrooke shieldsdaniel feldDanielFeldfashion designFashionDesignjerell scottJerellScottjoe farisJoeFariskeith bryceKeithBrycekelli martinKelliMartinkenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomoluleanne marshallLeanneMarshalllipstick junglemichael korsMichaelKorsnina garciaNinaGarciaolympicsproject runwayProjectRunwaystella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnAnnie WuThu, 14 Aug 2008 08:23:00 ESTProject Runway: Rings of Gloryhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/07/project-runway-rings-of-glory/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/07/project-runway-rings-of-glory/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/07/project-runway-rings-of-glory/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Project Runway(S05E04) Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have witnessed the beginnings of a new low in Project Runway. I don't recall ever seeing a group of designers so completely miss the mark in a challenge. Most of the outfits weren't atrocious as straight-up garments, but in the context of the challenge, all of them were terrible in one way or another.

I think my horror is fully justified, as this is the first challenge in which a freakin' skort was in the top three. A skort. The very thought of a skort makes me want to set a Limited Too alight, so imagine the severe trauma that ensued after I ever-so briefly entertained the idea of America's top athletes representing the country in front of the rest of the world... wearing freakin' skorts. I have a mess to clean up.

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]]>2008 olympics2008Olympicsapolo ohnoblayne walshBlayneWalshbravodaniel feldDanielFeldfashionfashion designjennifer diederichJenniferDiederichjerell scottJerellScottjoe farisJoeFariskeith bryceKeithBrycekelli martinKelliMartinkenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomoluleanne marshallLeanneMarshallmichael korsMichaelKorsnina garciaNinaGarciaolympicsproject runwayProjectRunwaystella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnAnnie WuThu, 07 Aug 2008 08:42:00 ESTProject Runway: Bright Lights/Big Cityhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/project-runway-bright-lights-big-city/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/project-runway-bright-lights-big-city/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/project-runway-bright-lights-big-city/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Project Runway(S05E03) Question: What were the judges smoking in this episode? More specifically, were they smoking one of the hideous creations from this challenge?

This challenge was pretty straightforward, as the designers were dropped off at different locations in a rainy New York City and told to pull inspiration from their surroundings. NYC streets at night are rough and sleek and bright and dark, all at the same time. But looking at this episode's outfits, you'd never know. In fact, you'd probably be too scared to step foot in the Big Apple ever again, for fear of being mauled by psychedelic, leggy, cha-cha-ing monsters.

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]]>blayne walshBlayneWalshbravodaniel feldDanielFeldemily brandleEmilyBrandlefashionfashion designjennifer diederichJenniferDiederichjerell scottJerellScottjoe farisJoeFariskeith bryceKeithBrycekelli martinKelliMartinkenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomoluleanne marshallLeanneMarshallmichael korsMichaelKorsnina garciaNinaGarciaproject runwayProjectRunwaysandra bernhardSandraBernhardstella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnAnnie WuThu, 31 Jul 2008 09:02:00 ESTHow Tim Gunn made it work despite the skinflints at Bravohttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/how-tim-gunn-made-it-work-despite-the-skinflints-at-bravo/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/how-tim-gunn-made-it-work-despite-the-skinflints-at-bravo/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/how-tim-gunn-made-it-work-despite-the-skinflints-at-bravo/#commentsFiled under: ,

Timmy GunnYou knew when the Harvey Weinstein/NBC Universal case came to court over Project Runway that things were going to get testy. But the information that came out today -- that Tim Gunn wasn't paid a cent for the first season of Project Runway -- was a stunner. Testifying in New York State Supreme Court yesterday, executive producer Harvey Weinstein said that Tim Gunn received no salary in season one, and only $2,500 per episode in season two.

The whole reason for the court proceedings involves Project Runway running away from Bravo to Lifetime. The Weinstein Company wanted more money for the program -- one of Bravo's biggest hits -- and found Lifetime ready to pay big bucks.

Emblematic of this fight over money is the fact that Bravo, apparently, didn't think to reward Tim Gunn for his efforts in making the show a hit by giving him something after season one, and more than a token amount (in show biz money) in season two. Tim wasn't the only one who looked in vain for something from Bravo; Heidi Klum received flowers, but nothing more substantive.

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]]>BravoHarvey WeinsteinHarveyWeinsteinHeidi KlumHeidiKlumLifetimeLiz ClaiborneLizClaiborneProject RunwayProjectRunwayThe Weinstein CompanyTheWeinsteinCompanyTim Gunns Guide to StyleTimGunnsGuideToStyleAllison WaldmanThu, 31 Jul 2008 08:03:00 ESTHeidi Klum will host the Emmys?http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/28/heidi-klum-will-host-the-emmys/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/28/heidi-klum-will-host-the-emmys/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/28/heidi-klum-will-host-the-emmys/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Heidi Klum - Project Runway and host of the EmmysIndeed she will, but she'll have some help. In a change born of trying to keep current with the state of television today, the Emmys will be hosted by the five nominees in the Reality TV Host category. Klum will share hosting duties with Ryan Seacrest, Jeff Probst, Howie Mandel, and (the man that should win it all) Tom Bergeron.

It's a great idea. The standard formula of these shows is something just asking to be shaken up. Klum is probably the biggest question mark here, for the simple fact that she has Tim Gunn to handle much of the unscripted action. I'll be curious to see how she handles the role, and I'm confident that the rest of the nominees will be just fine. The linked article also has a great stat. The average audience of the five nominated shows has been as high as 70 million. Jiminy. The broadcast takes place Sept. 21st, on ABC.

 

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]]>heidi klumHeidiKlumhowie mandelHowieMandeljeff probstJeffProbstryan seacrestRyanSeacresttim gunnTimGunntom bergeronTomBergeronBrett LoveMon, 28 Jul 2008 08:21:00 ESTProject Runway: Grass is Always Greenerhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/25/project-runway-grass-is-always-greener/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/25/project-runway-grass-is-always-greener/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/25/project-runway-grass-is-always-greener/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Project Runway(S05E02) First of all, I thought last week lacked a fancy new intro because the episode was packed the rafters with new season goodness. However, since we got nothing again, I suppose this was just another instance of Bravo not caring enough to give the show the love it deserved.

Secondly, I have decided that I don't have a favorite this season, just some people that annoy me less than others. Everyone is so self-conscious this time around. I pray that Blayne leaves the show soon, just so this "-licious" craze he is attempting to jump-start will die a quick death. Plus, I'm tired of adjusting my display to make sense of his tan.

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]]>blayne walshBlayneWalshbravodaniel feldDanielFeldemily brandleEmilyBrandlefashionfashion designjennifer diederichJenniferDiederichjerell scottJerellScottjoe farisJoeFariskeith bryceKeithBrycekelli martinKelliMartinkenley collinsKenleyCollinskorto momoluKortoMomoluleanne marshallLeanneMarshallmichael korsMichaelKorsnatalie portmanNataliePortmannina garciaNinaGarciaproject runwayProjectRunwaystella zotisStellaZotissuedeterri stevensTerriStevenstim gunnTimGunnwesley naultWesleyNaultAnnie WuFri, 25 Jul 2008 13:17:00 ESTWhich star wants to be the next Survivor?http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/22/which-star-wants-to-be-the-next-survivor/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/22/which-star-wants-to-be-the-next-survivor/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/22/which-star-wants-to-be-the-next-survivor/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Survivor eatingEverybody who watches reality shows, especially reality competition shows, does it: you wonder how well you would fare if put in the same situation. I really don't have the talent to be on a Project Runway-type show, or the ability to eat gross crap that you need to make it on Survivor, but I think I could hang on The Amazing Race for a while. I don't think I'd win or anything, because I would definitely be the one who constantly has meltdowns over obstinate camels and whatnot, but I don't think I'd be eliminated first, either. I can't cook much more than pasta, but I'm also pretty sure that if I were on Hell's Kitchen, at the very least, I wouldn't make Gordon Ramsay vomit like Matt did.

AOL asked a bunch of celebrities what reality shows they would tackle if given the chance. While most of the answers sounded more like desperate pleas for a job, others were annoying and some were just kind of hilariously misguided. Check out some of the answers after the jump.

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]]>Kona GallagherTue, 22 Jul 2008 13:20:00 ESTChristian Siriano brings his fierceness to Eloisehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/22/christian-siriano-brings-his-fierceness-to-eloise/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/22/christian-siriano-brings-his-fierceness-to-eloise/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/22/christian-siriano-brings-his-fierceness-to-eloise/#commentsFiled under: ,

Christian Siriano Tim GunnLast season's Project Runway winner, Christian Siriano, has snagged himself a Hollywood job. The 22-year-old designer who has the dubious distinction of introducing the phrase "hot tranny mess" into the popular lexicon, is designing a collection that will be showcased in the upcoming film, Eloise in Paris.

Siriano is excited to be featured in the movie, saying, "It is a dream to work with legends such as [director] Charles Shyer, Uma Thurman and [costume designer] Milena Canonero on a wonderful story filled with creative inspirations." One of the film's major scenes takes place at Paris Fashion week, and it will be Siriano's creations that the models will be wearing as they strut down the catwalk.

While having a collection in a movie-version of Paris fashion week isn't quite as prestigious as having a collection in real Paris fashion week, the young Siriano is off to a good start. After all, he could have been designing clothes for the Bratz movie, like a certain other Runway winner.

 

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]]>charles shyerCharlesShyerchristian sirianoChristianSirianoeloise in parisEloiseInParishot tranny messHotTrannyMessmilena canoneroMilenaCanoneroproject runwayProjectRunwayuma thurmanUmaThurmanKona GallagherTue, 22 Jul 2008 09:03:00 ESTSJP's art reality show on Bravo...I'm just not surehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/20/sjps-art-reality-show-on-bravo-im-just-not-sure/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/20/sjps-art-reality-show-on-bravo-im-just-not-sure/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/20/sjps-art-reality-show-on-bravo-im-just-not-sure/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Bravo Picks Up SJP's Art Reality ShowSomehow, I never imagined that Sarah Jessica Parker's next TV gig after Sex and the City would be a reality show about art. In fact, it makes me a little sad thinking she'll be doing that instead of some fabulous new series with big stars and groovy music.

But, here you have it: Bravo has picked up an art competition reality show from Parker's Pretty Matches production company and producers Magical Elves. They're expected to announce the deal today at the Television Critics Association press tour, so Joel might have more info on this later.

The hour-long show is described by Elves' Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz as a Project Runway-style competition, only with art instead of fashion. Aspiring artists compete to produce various styles of artwork, including painting, sculpting, etc., which is then judged by a panel of experts.

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]]>artbravocompetitionfall tvFallTvproject runwayProjectRunwayreality showsRealityShowssarah jessica parkerSarahJessicaParkersex and the citySexAndTheCitytca press tourTcaPressTourJane BoursawSun, 20 Jul 2008 16:04:00 ESTRecord breaking week for Bravohttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/19/record-breaking-week-for-bravo/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/19/record-breaking-week-for-bravo/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/19/record-breaking-week-for-bravo/#commentsFiled under: ,

Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum - BravoDespite rumors and conspiracy theories about Bravo trying to sabotage Project Runway because the show is leaving them for Lifetime, the premiere had the most viewers for a premiere that the network has ever seen, 2.9 million. That was enough to make Bravo the #1 cable network from 9-10 in all key demographics. And Project Runway was the top ranked cable telecast for the day in adults 18-49.

That's certainly cause for celebration, but there's more good news. The fourth episode of Shear Genius managed a milestone of its own, becoming just the fifth Bravo show to top 2 million viewers for an episode. The others are Queer Eye, Top Chef, Project Runway, and The Real Housewives of Orange County. Completing the trifecta of personal bests, Flipping Out broke a million viewers for the first time.

The success sets the stage for a very interesting ratings drama once Project Runway debuts on Lifetime. Will the fans follow the show to Lifetime? And will the Lifetime audience embrace a show that seems to fit the network's brand about as well as a new season of Queer Eye on Spike? I'd prefer to see it stay at Bravo, but I'm all kinds of curious to watch the change play out.

 

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Scarlett and Gunn(S05E01) Despite Bravo's ridiculously shoddy half-attempts to advertise the new season and my sour disappointment in the last group designers, I tuned in for a fifth go at Project Runway. Fingers crossed that I don't hate the world when this is all over.

Before we jump into the episode itself, I must rant. Yes, "must". As we all know, Runway is moving from Bravo to Lifetime after this season. I don't believe this is a smart move for the show, and it looks like Bravo is pretty annoyed about it too. Instead of overloading the media with promotional material weeks and weeks in advance to get hype in the system like they usually do, they didn't release designer bios and photos until days before the premiere. Plus, they've posted a full episode guide online, revealing all the guest judges. The season is barely off the ground and Bravo is insanely bitter that Runway isn't its baby anymore.

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