Outside Television is relocating its studio in an effort to upgrade its production capabilities as the network expands to build greater national distribution. The new studio, EUE Screen Gems Studios in Midtown Manhattan, is a state-of-the-art facility that will meet and fulfill all of the network’s production needs. The move offers greater accessibility to industry advertisers and affords Outside Television the ability to showcase its programming efforts.
“The New York metro area offers unmatched resources and a tremendous talent pool. It will suit our programming needs and more”
.“This was a natural next step in the growth of the network,” said Rob Faris, senior vice president of programming and production, Outside Television. “The New York metro area offers unmatched resources and a tremendous talent pool. It will suit our programming needs and more,” he added.
The network’s signature morning show “Outside Today” is currently being shot at the new location. The original series showcases adventure-lifestyle, with compelling special features and the latest news about sports specialty gear. Interviews with outside-lifestyle celebrities, such as Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, and Gretchen Bleiler, are also a highlight of the series, now in its second season.
“Outside Today” will produce seven, one-hour episodes in HD at its Manhattan studio. The new episodes will be televised beginning May 1. Co-hosted by NYC resident Ethan Zohn, winner of CBS’s Survivor: Africa, and Julia Dimon, who has traveled around the world four times, to over 80 countries in six continents, take viewers inside the world of Outside.
“Outside Today” is televised on weekday mornings at 7am. Among the more popular features in the series are Weekend Escapes, Best Places to Work, Summer Gear, and Health & Fitness.
Outside Television targets those passionate about the outside lifestyle, combining the best of Outside Magazine with original programming, stunning videography and expert hosts. The network specializes in creating and distributing active lifestyle programming to premier resort markets reaching over 61 million viewers per year and is currently working with broad based cable carriers to expand its reach. Visit www.outsidetelevision.com.
