PASSION DISTRIBUTION AND SCRIPPS SERVE UP A FEAST OF ALL-NEW FOOD PROGRAMMING FOR MIPCOM
September 26, 2011 - Passion Distribution and Scripps Networks offer a slate of new high-impact food programming for MIPCOM, including BOBBY FLAY’S BARBECUE ADDICTION (16 x 30’), where the top TV chef shows off his expert grilling techniques. World-renown chef, Emeril Lagasse, is back on TV with two new series for Cooking Channel. THE ORIGINALS WITH EMERIL (13 x 30’) takes viewers on a tour of restaurants that have shaped the American culinary landscape and uncovers stories from the historic eateries. Complementing the launch of this series, FRESH FAST FOOD WITH EMERIL LAGASSE (20 x 30’) shows viewers how to make the fresh meals they want without the time commitment. The net is cast out to sea in HOOK LINE & DINNER (8 x 30’) as seafood and surfing guru Ben Sargent travels the coast hooking and then cooking the catch of the day! Ratings favourites also return with new seasons. CUPCAKE WARS season 3 (13 x 60’) is already out-performing last season on Food Network U.S., bringing in a total of 8 million viewers. THE GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE (7 x 60’), now in season 2, is picking up speed with a 20% ratings gain during its premiere on Food Network U.S. This competition series and format celebrates street food, one of the hottest global food trends.
