GSN Casting for Season Two of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE

By: Oct. 31, 2012
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GSN is once again on a nationwide search to discover the next champions of its highest-rated original series of all time, THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy. The second season of the hit series is slated to air in 2013.

This November and December, casting directors from THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE will be traveling to select cities across the country searching for teams of three, who want to have fun and compete to win money for their favorite charity. Not limited to these select cities, casting is open to all enthusiastic contestant teams around the country. Eligible teams should have competitive spirits, great personal testimonies and, of course, an outstanding knowledge of the Bible.

Casting sessions are currently ongoing in Los Angeles through December 1st and will also take place in the following cities:

Thursday, November 15th

MEMPHIS, TN

Saturday, November 17th

NASHVILLE, TN

DETROIT, MI

Saturday, December 1st

ATLANTA, GA

DALLAS, TX

Produced by RelativityREAL, THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for potential contestants to celebrate their faith, have fun with friends, share their Bible expertise and potentially make an extraordinary difference to their favorite charity by winning money on its behalf.

Additional casting details are forthcoming. Applications are not limited to the aforementioned cities. To apply as a contestant for Season 2 of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, go to GSNTV.com, call 323.860.6703 or email biblechallenge2012@gmail.com for further instructions on how to apply.

About THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE

Comedian and author Jeff Foxworthy hosts THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, a one-hour game show in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible. Utilizing current as well as historical references, questions are drawn from the rich, dense narrative found in the world's best-selling book. The contestants share their compelling back-stories and each team plays for a charity. THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE is produced by RelativityREAL for GSN, with RelativityREAL's Tom Forman (EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION) and Embassy Row's Michael Davies (THE NEWLYWED GAME, THE PYRAMID, WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE) serving as Executive Producers on the project. Nick Stuart and Maura Dunbar of Odyssey Networks are Consulting Producers. Odyssey Networks is the country's largest multi-faith coalition dedicated to producing and distributing media that creates understanding among people of different beliefs and perspectives. Jeff Foxworthy also serves as Producer with J.P. Williams and Jennifer Novak as Executive Producers.

About GSN

GSN is a multimedia entertainment company that offers original and classic game programming and competitive entertainment via its 75-million subscriber television network and online game sites. GSN's cross-platform content gives game lovers the opportunity to win cash and prizes, whether through GSN's popular TV game shows or through GSN Digital's free casual games, mobile and social games, and cash competitions. GSN is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers and telcos. GSN and its subsidiary, WorldWinner.com, Inc., are owned by DIRECTV and Sony Pictures Entertainment. For further information, please visit GSNTV.com.

About RelativityREAL

Under the leadership of award-winning producer Tom Forman (EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION, KID NATION), Relativity's television arm launched in June 2008. The division has quickly become one of the country's largest suppliers of unscripted television. RelativityREAL currently has 70 projects in active production, including 17 original series currently airing or will air in the upcoming television season. In addition, the division is developing a slate of scripted sitcoms, dramas, and sketch comedy series to be released in the upcoming year. Most recently, RelativityREAL partnered with YouTube and will be launching a channel in the fall. RelativityREAL's executive ranks are bolstered by overall production deals with TV veterans Jay Blumenfield and Tony Marsh, Ashley Tisdale's Blondie Girl Productions, executive producer Ellen Rakieten (THE Oprah Winfrey SHOW) and Ray Ricord.



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