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The Andy Milonakis Show Returns for Season 3 on MTV2 in 2007
Andy Goes Hollywood with 6 Brand New Episodes on MTV2
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- After coming off its highest rated
third quarter in channel history among P12-34 and M12-24, MTV2 today
announced the pickup of season 3 of The Andy Milonakis Show. The new season
returns to MTV2 in 2007 for 6 new episodes and takes the bizarre antics and
pranks of America's favorite internet sensation along with his new found
fame and meager fortune from his apartment in New York's Lower East Side to
the streets of Hollywood.
"The Andy Milonakis Show and MTV2 is a match made in heaven. Its
subversive comedic tone and viral feel fits right into the MTV2 sensibility
and its format is tailor made for multiplatform programming plays across
our various screens," said Tony DiSanto, EVP Series Development and
Animation MTV, Head of Programming, MTV2. "Our approach to the new season
is to think beyond just linear TV episodes and look at the show from a
multi-media content perspective. The hilarious pranks, sketches and
celebrity cameos will be back but Andy has moved from NYC out to California
to raise hell in a new neighborhood ... and word is he may even surprise
everyone with a new shirt (we're still working on that)."
"We are very happy to be picked up for a third season on MTV2," said
Jimmy Kimmel. "Andy has many more important things to say and do. For
instance, he plans to put a hat on a gerbil."
The infamous Milonakis began his antics on the Internet where he
developed a cult following, including the recognition of Kimmel, who in
turn started featuring Milonakis on his ABC late night show "Jimmy Kimmel
Live." Between his internet notoriety and new found TV audience, this
eventually catapulted Milonakis to land his own outlandish series, The Andy
Milonakis Show, on MTV2 serving up a hardcore Milonakis-loving audience
that continues to grow. Now, this off-the-wall comedy centered on young
Andy, stuck at home in his apartment on New York's Lower East Side moves to
Hollywood for all new weird and wacky adventures. Season 2 of The Andy
Milonakis Show on MTV2 reached 21.2 million total viewers which includes
premiere and repeat telecasts.
The Andy Milonakis Show is produced by Jackhole Industries (The Man
Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Crank Yankers, the production entity comprised of
Jimmy Kimmel, Daniel Kellison, and Adam Carolla. The Andy Milonakis Show is
executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel, Daniel Kellison, and Adam Carolla. The
show is also executive produced by Tony DiSanto and Tim Healy for MTV2.
In addition, The Andy Milonakis Show: The Complete Second Season
two-disc DVD sets from MTV Home Entertainment and Paramount Home
Entertainment, arrive in stores on October 10th for the suggested retail
price of $26.99. The DVD includes all eight episodes featuring special
guests Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Green, Paul Wall, Nick Cannon, Juelz Santana and
the All American Rejects, and boasts un-aired skits, outtakes, an alternate
show opening, and commentary by Andy, Larry, Ralphie, Billy, and Rivka on
select episodes.
The highlights continue on MTV2, as the network celebrates its highest
rated third quarter in channel history among P12-34 and M12-24, making it
the 15th consecutive quarter where MTV2 has posted growth versus prior year
among P12-34. In third quarter, the "Sucker Free Sunday" programming grew
26% among P12-34 and up 41% among M12-24 versus a year ago. Among the
MTV2.com's top series in September were "Headbanger's Ball," "Final Fu" and
"Elite 8." MTV2.com featured three Leaks in August and Rick Ross' Port of
Miami was the top Leak with 154,000 stream requests. It was MTV2's most
popular Leak for this year thus far.
Now reaching over 63 million homes, MTV2 reflects the way our audience
consumes media. The look and feel of the network is fast-paced,
multitasked, and predominantly inspired by the internet and the world of
video games. MTV2 is the premier destination for our audience to find the
hottest mix of music videos, long form music programs, exclusive access to
their favorite bands, and ground breaking music before it hits mainstream
while combining their other passions through a compelling line-up of
creative lifestyle and cross platform programming.
For more information on MTV2, please visit http://www.mtv2.com.
About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the
world's leading creators of programming and content across all media
platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 130 channels worldwide, owns and
operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC
TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV
LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE
DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of
these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its
audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than
150 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless
and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements,
joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming
services can be seen worldwide
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