Mark Burnett News

CBS renewals for 18 primetime shows for 2012-13 season

Mar 14, 2012, 18:31 GMT

CBS today announced the pick up of 18 returning series for the 2012-13 broadcast season. ... more

The Voice airs special after Super Bowl XLVI

May 31, 2011, 20:00 GMT

NBC brings a special “The Voice” following the Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5 (10-11 p.m. ET; time approximate). ... more

Mark Burnett gets Good Housekeeping seal and deal with Hearst

Apr 11, 2011, 18:20 GMT

Mark Burnett and Hearst Corporation will create a new production company, with Hearst acquiring an interest in Burnett's existing production business.

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NBC: The Voice, Sneak peek preview and interviews (VIDEOS)

Mar 28, 2011, 6:16 GMT

NBC fired over the sneak peek videos of 'The Voice,' premiering April 26th at 9/8c, with the latest promos and interviews.

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'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?' premieres Sept. 20

Sep 20, 2010, 2:49 GMT

The TV gameshow “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?” returns for season two of syndication on Monday Sept. 20th.  ... more

Donald Trump and Mark Burnett talk Apprentice, state of the union and more

Sep 13, 2010, 22:15 GMT

NBC's 'The Apprentice' and Donald Trump take a turn this season, as the show reflects the state of the union, which isn't so hot, if you ask Trump. ... more

Down on their luck, The Apprentice line up's moxie muscle on NBC Sept. 16

Aug 26, 2010, 16:00 GMT

The Donald is back on NBC. ... more

HGTV Design Star back this June, last season's winner Antonio's tips

Apr 25, 2010, 21:37 GMT

HGTV's top-rated reality competition, HGTV Design Star, will return for a fifth season beginning Sunday, June 13, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. ... more

Aziz Ansari's star continues climb: Hosts MTV Movie Awards

Apr 19, 2010, 19:45 GMT

'Human Giant' featured the talented Aziz Ansari, who has since gone to NBC's 'Parks and Recreation' and scored a network comedy hit. ... more

Reality Cares Radio Hour launches on LA Talk Radio March 14, details

Mar 14, 2010, 5:46 GMT

Beginning Sunday, March 14th, and every Sunday thereafter, the Reality Cares Radio Hour will stream live on LA Talk Radio (www.LATalkRadio.com) from 2pm to 3pm PST. ... more

Sarah Palin TV? You Betcha reality show to keep her busy in works

Mar 5, 2010, 22:56 GMT

Fans of Sarah Palin hang on her every word, buy her book, attend her rallies and pray she runs for President.  ... more

“MTV 2010 Movie Awards” details announced

Feb 11, 2010, 17:16 GMT

“2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will air live from Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, September 12th at 9p.m. ET/PT with Jesse Ignjatovic to executive produce. ... more

'Our Little Genius' is Burnett's latest reality slice on FOX

Nov 12, 2009, 4:28 GMT

Mark Burnett needs a TV host and some contestants for his new reality show. ... more

Big Bang Theory Physicist on 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader' Friday

Sep 17, 2009, 5:10 GMT

Nobel schmobel, if you haven't won a reality TV show, you're useless. ... more

ABC's 'Shark Tank' a blood bath tonight, Video

Aug 23, 2009, 18:43 GMT

ABC fired over a teaser video clip of Mark Burnett's 'Shark Tank.' ... more

'Shark Tank' With Ruthless Investors tonight, Sunday August 16

Aug 16, 2009, 23:58 GMT

Mark Burnett's new reality baby 'Shark Tank' does not feature actual sharks. ... more

MTV features Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 'Starmaker' August 16

Aug 12, 2009, 2:15 GMT

MTV, Mark Burnett and Sean 'Diddy' Combs are collaborating on a new series, 'P Diddy's Starmaker' on August 16 at 10 PM ET/PT. ... more

ABC enters the 'Shark Tank' August 9

Aug 7, 2009, 14:55 GMT

ABC will air 'Shark Tank' on Sunday, August 9th at 9PM ET on ABC. ... more

Mark Burnett’s “Expedition Africa” a home run for History

May 30, 2009, 21:42 GMT

An exciting series shaped by the man who brought “Survivor” to the smallscreen begins this Sunday on History. ... more

2009 MTV Movie Awards inks Eminem

Apr 13, 2009, 16:44 GMT

Slim Shady wll perform on the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. ... more

CBS confirms two more cycles of 'Survivor'

Mar 1, 2009, 18:00 GMT

CBS has confirmed two more cycles of 'Survivor,' the reality competition from Mark Burnett's prodigious production company that takes a group of people to an exotic locale to tough it out though elimination challenges. ... more

Spike TV series “Toughest Cowboy' features Whiskey Falls

Jan 13, 2009, 2:54 GMT

Country music stars Whiskey Falls have snagged a great TV gig. ... more

Mark Burnett eye-patches 'Survivor,' 'Pirate Master' is born

May 31, 2007, 19:11 GMT

What is with all the glorification of Pirate lore and culture these days? ... more

Entertainment Roundup - April 30

Apr 30, 2007, 22:35 GMT

Los Angeles - Reality TV mastermind Mark Burnett has married Touched by an Angel leading lady Roma Downey in a wedding at their Malibu home, E Online reported Monday. ... more

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey marry in Malibu

Apr 30, 2007, 21:00 GMT

Reality King Mark Burnett, who has produced 'Survivor' and 'The Apprentice' and Irish born actress Roma Downey of 'Touched by an Angel' were joined in matrimony by actress and ordained minister Della Reese, Downey's co-star in a private ceremony, reports People. ... more

Mark Burnett creates scripted TV division: needs new projects for 2007-2008

Apr 23, 2007, 20:59 GMT

The King of reality TV - “Survivor,” “The Apprentice” and the upcoming “On the Lot” and “Pirate Master”, Mark Burnett has created of a scripted division. He is actively seeking new comedies, dramas and films for the 2007-2008 television season. ... more

Spielberg and Burnett produce Fox reality series for aspiring filmmakers

Dec 6, 2006, 0:08 GMT

Aspiring filmmakers can take the first step toward fulfilling their dreams of becoming a Hollywood director with FOX's new reality competition series “On The Lot” – which will be executive-produced by Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg. ... more

Love a 'Reality' for Burnett and Downey

Nov 28, 2006, 20:44 GMT

Uber-reality television producer Mark Burnett, who has produced the hit series Survivor, and The Apprentice, and actress Roma Downey who stars in Touched by an Angel, are engaged.  The romantic event took place over the holiday weekend, reports People magazine. ... more

New Line gets set to enter Hobbitland sans Peter Jackson

Nov 21, 2006, 9:58 GMT

What happens when three Hollywood heavyweights get together in the same room? ... more