CBS is ready to unleash a reality take on "Lord of the Flies," quietly wrapping filming on a new skein in which a group of 8- to 15-year-olds will create their own society.
Tom Forman, showrunner on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," is behind the 13-episode project, tentatively titled "Kid Nation."
Eye is expected to unveil the show Wednesday at its upfront presentation. It's unclear if "Kids' Nation" will land on the fall sked, but it wouldn't be surprising if it did.
Project was originally pegged for a summer debut but was held for the 2007-08 season after CBS execs became excited about its breakout potential. Eye's other reality staples -- "Survivor" and "Amazing Race" -- have been greenlit for two cycles and one cycle, respectively.
CBS reality guru Ghen Maynard has been feverishly working on nearly two dozen unscripted concepts for the Eye and cousin net the CW.
With "Survivor" and "Amazing Race" both aging, execs at CBS have made finding the next big reality hit a huge priority. Effort begins in earnest later this month with "Pirate Master," premiering on the same date "Survivor" originally bowed.
As for "Kid Nation," skein will follow 40 kids for 40 days, observing them as they attempt to build a new society from scratch.
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Next season: Baby Bikers: Watch as toddler bikers terrorize a quiet rural community. Thrill to spoiled milk and soiled diapers as they wreak havoc on TV's newest reality show!
Tom Forman, showrunner on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," is behind the 13-episode project, tentatively titled "Kid Nation."
Eye is expected to unveil the show Wednesday at its upfront presentation. It's unclear if "Kids' Nation" will land on the fall sked, but it wouldn't be surprising if it did.
Project was originally pegged for a summer debut but was held for the 2007-08 season after CBS execs became excited about its breakout potential. Eye's other reality staples -- "Survivor" and "Amazing Race" -- have been greenlit for two cycles and one cycle, respectively.
CBS reality guru Ghen Maynard has been feverishly working on nearly two dozen unscripted concepts for the Eye and cousin net the CW.
With "Survivor" and "Amazing Race" both aging, execs at CBS have made finding the next big reality hit a huge priority. Effort begins in earnest later this month with "Pirate Master," premiering on the same date "Survivor" originally bowed.
As for "Kid Nation," skein will follow 40 kids for 40 days, observing them as they attempt to build a new society from scratch.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117964985.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Next season: Baby Bikers: Watch as toddler bikers terrorize a quiet rural community. Thrill to spoiled milk and soiled diapers as they wreak havoc on TV's newest reality show!
