Ben Silver News

Ben Silverman's multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced that the Company has secured a three-for-one project development deal that includes one guaranteed series greenlight with National Geographic Channel, while two of the three projects will remain confidential until a later date.

MARCO POLO, the legendary pioneer and explorer from the 13th century, will have his tale told in an epic new scripted original series, as announced jointly by Starz, LLC, President and CEO Chris Albrecht, The Weinstein Company's Co-Chairman, Harvey Weinstein, and Electus Chairman and Founder, Ben Silverman.

NBC is offering a sneak peek at Season 13 of THE BIGGEST LOSER which will include some never-before-seen surprises and twists in the weight loss competition. Season 13 premieres on Tuesday, January 13th at 8/7c.

NBC's THE OFFICE will be returning with all new episodes beginning January 12, 2012 at 9:00 pm/et when the Dunder Mifflin office gang plays a game of 'Trivia'.

VH1's hit series 'Mob Wives' started off 2012 with a ratings bang on Sunday, New Year's Day. The second season premiere episode at 8 PM averaged a 1.4 in the Adult 18-49 demo - a +56% increase over the first season's premiere episode - and ranked as the #1 telecast on basic cable in its 8 pm time period slot among adults 18-49, women 18-49 and women 18-34.

THE BIGGEST LOSER returns with a bang for season 13 on Tuesday, January 3 (8-10 p.m. ET) when the contestants arrive at the ranch and get one of the biggest surprises ever in the series' history.

NBC will air a special encore presentation of 'A Michael Bublé Christmas' on Wednesday, December 21st from 9-10 pm ET. The star-studded special features the multi-Grammy Award-winning Canadian singing songs from his Number 1 album, 'Christmas,' alongside guest stars Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler, Thalia, Oscar the Grouch, the Puppini Sisters and Naturally 7. The show also includes special appearances by NBC stars Tracy Morgan ('30 Rock') and Ed Helms ('The Office').

NBC kicks off the new year with the new reality competition series FASHION STAR which will search for the next big brand in fashion. The show will have its 2-hour series premiere on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9/8c. Featuring host and executive producer Elle Macpherson along with celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos, the series will give 14 unknown designers the chance to win a multi-million dollar prize to launch their collections in three of America's largest retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue.

NBC will air a special encore presentation of 'A Michael Bublé Christmas' on Wednesday, December 21st from 9-10 pm ET. The star-studded special features the multi-Grammy Award-winning Canadian singing songs from his Number 1 album, 'Christmas,' alongside guest stars Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler, Thalia, Oscar the Grouch, the Puppini Sisters and Naturally 7. The show also includes special appearances by NBC stars Tracy Morgan ('30 Rock') and Ed Helms ('The Office').

THE BIGGEST LOSER returns with a bang for season 13 on Tuesday, January 3 (8-10 p.m. ET) when the contestants arrive at the ranch and get one of the biggest surprises ever in the series' history.

NBC is offering a sneak peek at Season 13 of THE BIGGEST LOSER which will include some never-before-seen surprises and twists in the weight loss competition. Season 13 premieres on Tuesday, January 13th at 8/7c.

NBC will ring in the holidays this season with Michael Bublé, the singer/songwriting sensation and three-time Grammy winner who will headline his first network television variety special. Produced by Emmy Award winners Ben Silverman ('The Office,' 'Ugly Betty') and Lorne Michaels (NBC's 'Saturday Night Live,' '30 Rock'), the one-hour special will feature Bublé as he performs hits from his latest holiday CD combined with sketch comedy segments. The show airs Tuesday, December 6 on NBC (8-9 p.m. ET)

Michael Bublé will host his first holiday Christmas show in a star studded special airing on Tuesday, December 6th from 8-9 pm ET. The multi-Grammy Award winning Canadian will sing songs from his new Christmas album including such classics as 'White Christmas, 'Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' 'Feliz Navidad,' and 'Jingle Bells,' and will be joined by guest stars Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler, Thalia, Oscar the Grouch, The Puppini Sisters and Naturally 7.

Bublé and his guest star THE OFFICE's Ed Helms have prepared some 'digital short' style videos to be included in the holiday upcoming show. Bublé will be guest hosting NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on December 17 at 11:30 p.m.

There's no better way to start off the New Year than with 'the family.' 'Mob Wives' is back and the drama has gone to a whole new level. The highly-anticipated second season premiere of VH1's hit reality television series premieres on Sunday, January 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Michael Bublé will host his first holiday Christmas show in a star studded special airing on Tuesday, December 6th from 8-9 pm ET. The multi-Grammy Award winning Canadian will sing songs from his new Christmas album including such classics as 'White Christmas, 'Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' 'Feliz Navidad,' and 'Jingle Bells,' and will be joined by guest stars Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler, Thalia, Oscar the Grouch, The Puppini Sisters and Naturally 7.

It's an inspiring Thanksgiving special unlike any before on 'The Biggest Loser,' when the holiday treat 'The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?' premieres on Wednesday, November 23 (9-11 p.m. ET).

The entertainment industry turned out in full-force tonight in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund's (MPTF) 'Reel Stories, Real Lives,' a unique evening of powerful readings which told the stories of industry members and their families who have benefitted from MPTF's services over the years. The event, held at Milk Studios, was hosted by Robert Downey Jr. and featured performances put together by renowned Hollywood actors, actresses, writers and directors who have been touched by the generosity the MPTF has been able to inspire within the industry. Hollywood's best and brightest were asked to support the organization's commitment to the entertainment industry and get involved.

British Comedy Award winner and BAFTA nominee Catherine Tate (BBC's 'The Catherine Tate Show') returns to 'THE OFFICE this season reprising her role as Nellie Bertram.

The popularity of both culinary shows and musical series have risen in the past couple of years, and now UK distributor Ben Silverman plans to bring a combination of both genres to the US.