or


[05/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
Bravo Comes Out on June 1 with the Broadband Launch of OutzonetV.com

[via press release from Bravo]

BRAVO COMES OUT ON JUNE 1 WITH THE BROADBAND LAUNCH OF OUTZONETV.COM

FIRST EVER BROADBAND CHANNEL DEDICATED TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY LAUNCHES UNDER THE BRAVOTV.COM UMBRELLA FEATURING EXCLUSIVE VIDEO AND EDITORIAL CONTENT

NEW YORK -- May 10, 2006 -- Bravo has set the date of their coming out party in celebration of OUTzoneTV.com, the first-ever broadband channel specifically targeted to the gay and lesbian online community. Timed to coincide with the start of Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, the site will debut on Thursday, June 1, it was announced today by Lauren Zalaznick, President, Bravo.

OUTzoneTV.com is the first online broadband destination for entertaining, thought-provoking content about and for the LGBT audience. The site will feature a wide array of exclusive, seriously fun long and short-form video. Subjects will range from eye-opening historical examples of queer images in media to contemporary explorations of LGBT subjects, to content that is not overtly LGBT, but appeals to the audience. Genres will range from vintage films and television to contemporary documentaries and viral short subjects. The site will be updated daily with a wealth of blogs, features, news, photos, community and user-generated content.

OUTzoneTV.com will receive on-air support from the Bravo network via special on-air presentations of LGBT targeted programming. On June 16, Bravo will host a special OUTzoneTV.com presentation of "Three of Hearts", a two-hour full-length feature documentary film chronicling an untraditional "trinogamous" relationship. Produced by Bravo and Hibiscus Films' director Susan Kaplan, "Three of Hearts" is the real-life story of an extraordinary connection between two men and a woman that transcends all relationship boundaries. The OUTzoneTV.com presentation of "Three of Hearts" will make its U.S. television premiere on Friday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on Bravo.

"OUTzoneTV.com is a culturally provocative site that's fun, kitschy and newsworthy," said Zalaznick. "We've combined our out-of-the-box editorial content with a culturally resonant sensibility for the gay audience."

"Broadband has created an opportunity to superserve passionate, loyal audiences. The gay audience has been one of Bravo's most devoted and building upon that by creating a rich editorial, interactive environment around existing and new content seemed a great way to extend that relationship," said Jason Klarman, SVP, Marketing and Brand Strategy.

Initially created as a programming block on the cable network TRIO, the OUTzone has become part of gay pop culture lore. The buzzworthy program block has been regularly spoofed on national television, including "Saturday Night Live." The new OUTzoneTV.com site will follow in the same vein, with streaming on demand video including:

Comedienne and Bravo's favorite "D-List" celebrity Kathy Griffin - The premiere of three exclusive stand-up webisodes.

"That Certain Summer" - This groundbreaking 1972 made-for-tv movie was the first attempt by a broadcast network to tackle overtly gay themes. Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen star as live-in lovers.

"My Husband is Gay" - The U.S. premiere of the UK-produced hour-long documentary tells the story of five husbands who have finally revealed the truth about their sexuality to their spouses.

"Gay Weddings" - GLAAD Award-nominated series which originally aired on Bravo in 2002. Exploring the trials and tribulations faced by four gay couples as they plan and put together their dream weddings, "Gay Weddings" examines what happens when gays and lesbians decide to tangle with tradition and walk down the aisle.

"Queer Eye" - Bonus, online-only material from the Emmy-winning Bravo series and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming summer season.

"Party/Party" - An exclusive episode from the Bravo series on America's parties featuring two contrasting gay weddings.

"Parking Lot" - Cher look-a-likes of all ages and genders gather in Atlanta for the diva's sold-out show. Also, Dollymania hits Tennessee, when fans gather to see the annual Dollywood Parade.

"The Moth: Reno on 9/11" - The Latina lesbian tells her own 9/11 story in her inimitable style.

"Cooking's a Drag" - Two episodes of the series, taped before a live studio audience, starring the outrageous, bubbly hostess, Betty Dee Lishous, who says, "You can either look good or cook good!" During the first episode, Betty Dee welcomes William Shatner displaying his culinary talents. The second show features writer-actress Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding); and the "god" of Los Angeleno Greek cuisine, delicious restaurateur Taso Papadakis.

Fashion Video - Multiple video segments from the Spring 2006 Fashion Collections, the Men's Bikini Open and in-depth profiles of male models in The Models: The Men

OUTzone will also feature microsites from two former Bravo series, which continue to be top destinations at BravoTV.com. The "Manhunt" and "Boy Meets Boy" sites feature biographies, photo galleries and more, will be relocated to OUTzoneTV.com.

OUTzoneTV.com's diverse editorial content includes:

OUTzone Update - featuring key news stories culled from the Associated Press newswire, all with an OUTzone spin.

Photo of the Day - a daily relevant or irreverent image chosen from the AP & Getty archives

Gay of the Day - Men & women with distinctive personal styles, submitted by users, with user commentary; builds into photo gallery.

Dennis Hensley Blog- Weekly opinion pieces from LA writer, author and cultural critic Dennis Hensley described as a "scribe with just a little too much pop culture trivia buzzing in his head."

Daniel Vosovic Blog - Project Runway's season two finalist will provide exclusive fashion commentary. Voted into the top three by the panel of Runway judges, Daniel presented a thirteen piece collection at New York's Fashion Week in February 2006 to glowing reviews. One writer said that his "clean and savvy clothing creations have catapulted [Vosovic] into fashion celebrity status."

OUTzone Reader Community - featuring a daily poll and message boards

OutzoneTV.com is a joint venture between Bravo and PlanetOut Inc. PlanetOut Inc. is the exclusive promotional and sales partner of OutzoneTV.com and Bravo will host, manage and program OutZoneTV.com.

Bravo is the cable network that plugs people into arts, entertainment and pop culture with original programming, acclaimed drama series, movies, comedy and music specials, and by showing a whole different side of celebrities. Currently available in more than 80 million homes, Bravo is known for breaking exciting new personalities, shaking up the way we look at style, media, fame and Hollywood, pulling back the curtain on the creative process and making influential and inventive original programming. Its critically acclaimed and award-winning original programming includes "Blow Out", "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List", "Inside the Actors Studio," "Celebrity Poker Showdown," as well as the 2004 Emmy winner for Outstanding Reality Program, "Queer Eye" and the Emmy-nominated hit competition series, "Project Runway."

Bravo is a program service of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBC Universal one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Bravo has been a NBC Cable Network since December 2002 and was the first television service dedicated to film and the performing arts when it launched in December 1980. For more information visit www.bravotv.com.





  [may 2006]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
 


· BOY MEETS BOY (BRAVO)
· KATHY GRIFFIN: MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST (BRAVO)
· MANHUNT: THE SEARCH FOR AMERICA'S MOST GORGEOUS MALE MODEL (BRAVO)
· PARTY/PARTY (BRAVO)
· QUEER EYE (BRAVO)





[09/01/26 - 04:00 PM]
2026 Little League Baseball World Series Delivered Largest Audience Since 2015
The Championship Game between CuraƧao and Henderson, Nevada, averaged 2.9M viewers on ABC, up 21% year over year.

[09/01/26 - 03:16 PM]
FOX IndyCar Continues Viewership Momentum
950,000 viewers watched Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward deliver the first of two victories from the Milwaukee Mile Sunday on FOX.

[09/01/26 - 03:01 PM]
FOX Saturday Baseball Is No. 1 Among All Networks
3,161,000 viewers tuned-in for a two-game slate highlighted by the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Red Sox in most of the country.

[09/01/26 - 02:55 PM]
Video: "Arena Access with Mariah Rose" - Official Trailer - Tubi Presents
Sports creator Mariah Rose takes viewers inside the arenas of major sporting events, exploring the culture, food, and community that define each city.

[09/01/26 - 02:54 PM]
ESPN Delivers Top Games in College Football's Week 0
4.9 million viewers tuned into the North Carolina Tar Heels defeat the TCU Horned Frogs in Dublin, Ireland.

[09/01/26 - 02:28 PM]
Players Era Volleyball Showcase Serves Second Most-Watched Volleyball Telecast Ever on FOX
1,040,000 viewers watched Nebraska beat Texas Sunday afternoon on FOX.

[09/01/26 - 01:31 PM]
A Fang-Tastic Halloween Treat Awaits: "Vampirina: Teenage Vampire" Returns for a Second Season, Premiering Oct. 6 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
Jodie Sweetin and Ava Jean join as recurring guest stars for the sophomore season, with Hollywood Records artist Hudson Stone set to guest star, alongside Kim Coles returning as Dean Merriweather.

[09/01/26 - 12:01 PM]
Tubi Announces New Original Short-Form Horror Anthology Series "Bite Size Terror" Coming This Fall
From executive producer Peter Rice and GJMD Studio, the series brings a fresh take on the short-form horror format to Tubi previously explored in Hulu's "Bite Size Halloween."

[09/01/26 - 12:00 PM]
CBS Announces "CBS Fall First Look" Special and Unveils Premiere Episode Storylines for the New Television Season
The special gives viewers an early taste of the stories, characters and moments that bring audiences together and is available Thursday, September 10.

[09/01/26 - 11:01 AM]
Paramount+ and Pluto TV Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "Rocky" with Entire Collection of Films Now Streaming
The film franchise has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards, with the eponymous original movie winning three for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing, in addition to grossing almost $2 billion dollars at box offices worldwide.

[09/01/26 - 10:18 AM]
Food Network Picks Up a Third Season of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking"
In its sophomore season, the series notched year over year Prime ratings gains of 4% for Adults 25-54 and 15% for Adults 25-34 and reached more than 10 million total cross-platform viewers across linear, HBO Max and discovery+.

[09/01/26 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Meet the 100 Champions Competing on Season 6 of "The Floor" Hosted by Rob Lowe
Don't miss the special advance season premiere airing Sunday, September 13 immediately following the FOX NFL Doubleheader and "The OT" and its time period premiere airing Wednesday, September 23 on FOX and next day Hulu.

[09/01/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "NCIS" Season 24 - Official Full Length Trailer
The series returns Tuesday, October 6 on CBS.

[09/01/26 - 10:00 AM]
Stallone Reigns Supreme - "Tulsa King" Season Four Premieres October 16 on Paramount+
In season four, Dwight (Sylvester Stallone) fights to legitimize his empire and protect his crew as corrupt politicians, dangerous new enemies, and a crushing personal loss hit from every direction.

[09/01/26 - 09:02 AM]
Listen Up: Netflix Renews Initial Podcast Lineup; Announces Originals from Katt Williams, Harlan Coben and More
Netflix has more than 60 podcasts now available, with its catalog continuing to grow.