FOX'S "INTERROGATION ROOM," TV ONE'S "WET PAINT," AND NATURAL DISASTER MINISERIES FOR NGC LEAD OFF A GROUND-BREAKING PRODUCTION SLATE FOR HOFF PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SAN FRANCISCO - October 12, 2005 -
Hoff Productions, Inc. (Hoff Productions) announces its fall production slate with a string of powerful, compelling, and explosive programs for Fox Broadcasting, NGC, Discovery Networks, and TV One. Hoff Productions takes true crime to the next level for FOX with the groundbreaking, psychological thriller Interrogation Room. Embedded with actual criminal interrogations, the pilot goes inside the minds of killers and detectives in the ultimate cat-and-mouse game. Following up on their success with Q&A documentary formats for CourtTV and History Channel, Hoff Productions also launches a new "Natural Disaster" series for NGC putting viewers in the shoes of rescuers, victims, and scientists during crises. Then, Hoff Productions brings its docu-soap know-how to TV One the lifestyle and entertainment network for African American adults with the funny, touching, and dramatic series Wet Paint following the struggles of two ambitious West Oakland airbrush artists.
"This is an exciting time for Hoff Productions as we add Fox and TV One to our umbrella of clients," said Michael Hoff, Hoff Productions's President and Executive Producer. "Constantly tapping into the creative and innovative talents of our staff ensures we stay ahead of the curve in broadening our programming reach to new clients as well as providing the best ideas and formats to existing partners."
In addition, Hoff Productions continues as a leader of High Definition production with the NGC specials Monster Truck Tech, MegaStructures: Berlin Wall, and the Discovery Home pilot Home Theater Revolution. "We've been producing HD programming for more than five years now," said Hoff. "We've got our systems down. We understand the production process. And we know how to make it work within our clients budgets."
Hoff Productions also anticipates reprising last year's extremely successful quick-turnaround project Best Ranger for The Military Channel. This project requires significant, targeted field resources and clever post-production techniques to deliver the final content for airing within days of filming. Hoff Productions's longstanding experience with fast and efficient field-based production has made them a leader in immediate response television.
Hoff Productions is currently in production on the following series, specials, and pilots:
INTERROGATION ROOM (PILOT)
FOX TV STUDIOS & FOX BROADCASTING
A homicide detective watches the subject through a one-way window. The suspect sits alone, waiting in an empty room. He's quiet, but his demeanor is stone cold. The detective knows this man is guilty of a horrible murder. Getting a confession is critical. But what tactic will he take? Finally, the detective takes a deep breath and walks into the room. The moment of truth is about to unfold. Interrogation Room is a chilling psychological series that exposes the dramatic showdowns between cop and killer. Through videos of actual interrogations, blow-by-blow commentary by the detectives, and insights from forensic psychologists, we'll discover the clever tricks detectives use to get confessions and convict criminals. Interrogation Room airs November 2005.
NATURAL DISASTER SERIES (3X60)
NGC-US & Rive Gauche
What do you get when you cross an extreme-weather documentary, a primetime drama, and a quiz show? This unique non-fiction series reveals the facts behind the world's most astonishing weather disasters, and challenge you to be the expert. From hurricane swells to tornado twisters, volcano eruptions to earthquake tremors, you'll answer the call to action and take charge when disaster strikes.
WET PAINT (4X30)
TV ONE
Gangsters with rides, rappers with bling-bling, yuppies with BMW's, Angels with choppers, football players with helmets, architects with houses, and kids with bicycles?they all want what Maurice and Michael have got. A look and style that says class, edge, and even genius. They all want the best in chrome painting and art design and they come to Maurice and Michael's painting company, Maurice's Pieces, for the best. In each episode of this docu-soap we'll follow the evolution of a new project. We'll meet the clients, the hangers on, the friends, and the not so friendly. We'll see the drama, the humor, the phony, and the real. We'll discover what happens when metal turns into magic, and paint becomes perfection. Wet Paint airs Winter/Spring '06.
HOME THEATER REVOLUTION (PILOT)
DISCOVERY HOME CHANNEL
The Paramount, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, The Egyptian?all celebrated movie palaces. But today you don't need to leave home to make movie history. That's right, you can enjoy the lights, camera, and action, in almost any room in your house with the right equipment, know-how, and expertise of home theater guru Theo Kalomirakis. Watch as Theo transforms one lucky family's home into an audio-visual sensation. You'll see the debate, the designs, and the blueprints. You'll select materials, tools, and the latest in home theater technology. We'll take an ordinary home and transform it into something fantastic! Home Theater Revolution airs Winter '05.
MONSTER TRUCK TECH (1X60)
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL
What weighs 10,000 pounds, flies through the air, and thrills fans around the world? Part vehicle, part freak of nature, it's a technological wonder. Its purpose to crush cars and dazzle audiences. It all started 20 years ago when an Ohio truck dealer supped up his 4x4 and ran right over a couple of junked cars. Today there are hundreds of monster trucks and monster truck drivers all over the world, each pushing the envelope of technology. How do you build these "monster trucks"? The world's largest builder of monster trucks, monster mechanic Dan Patrick shows us how.
MEGA STRUCTURES: BERLIN WALL (1X60)
NGC-US & Off the Fence
It's August, 1961. A tyrannical regime builds a monstrous concrete slab that severs a city. On the Western side, it's a hated symbol on a bitter Cold War. On the East, it's far, far worse a deadly blockade against freedom. Over the next three decades, ten thousand people will try to defy it. Some will succeed. Hundreds will pay with their lives. We'll bring you the most astonishing attempts to break the Wall the ultimate battle of Man vs. MegaStructure. Some are desperate. Some ingenious. All courageous.
BEST RANGER (3X60)
THE MILITARY CHANNEL
Sixty men, sixty hours, dozens of extreme challenges for one overwhelming objective. Their bones will be broken. Their spirit may be crushed. Less than half will even finish. And the only reward for the winning team bragging rights and an engraved nine-millimeter Beretta. We'll find out who is triumphant in the ultimate Armed Forces Olympics on Best Ranger.