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14-05-2025
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'Star Search' Is Coming Back As A Live Show On Netflix
'Star Search,' the talent competition show that premiered in 1983 with host Ed McMahon, is returning as a live competition show on Netflix. The streaming service announced the rebirth of the show on Wednesday at its presentation for advertisers. It's the second revival of the show, which originally ran for 12 years and was then brought back in 2003 with host Arsenio Hall. With Netflix's adaptation, the show will stream live twice a week, and contestants will compete in dance, song, comedy and kids categories and try to earn viewers' votes to stay in the competition. 'It's part talent showcase, part high-stakes drama — and it's all live on Netflix,' a news release reads. 'Star Search' has served as the launching pad for many notable artists, including Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Alanis Morissette, Loni Love, Adam Sandler, Conan O'Brien, Destiny's Child, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Sutton Foster, Sharon Stone, Pitbull and more. Billy Porter won the competition in 1992 in the male vocalist category, and Love won in 2003 for comedy. During the presentation, Netflix also announced the renewals of 'Bridgerton,' 'The Four Seasons' and 'The Diplomat' as well as a host of new projects, including a comedy from Dan Levy and a docuseries about NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Casting for 'Star Search' is now open. The host and premiere date have yet to be announced. This Controversial Book Adaptation Is A Top Show On Netflix Right Now This Heartfelt New Comedy Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now Netflix's 'Forever' Is A Perfect Adaptation Of Judy Blume's Novel — Except For 1 Thing
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14-05-2025
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Star Search Reboot to Stream Live on Netflix — Get Details
Netflix will (as the saying goes) 'reach for the stars… and grab 'em' with a reboot of the iconic Star Search talent competition, the streamer announced Wednesday at its annual Upfront presentation. The syndicated Star Search originally aired from 1983 to 1995, with Ed McMahon, who passed away in 2009, serving as host. In the Netflix update, 'The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever,' we are told. More from TVLine Bridgerton Earns Early Renewal for Seasons 5 and 6 - Plus, Watch a Season 4 Sneak Peek Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Gets Two-Season Pickup at The CW Spider-Noir: Nicolas Cage Suits Up in Superhero Series for MGM+ and Prime Video - WATCH Episodes will air twice weekly, live, to allow voting in which viewers determine which contestants move forward. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across four categories – Music, Dance, Variety/Comedy, and Kids – 'as they compete for their shot at stardom' and face weekly eliminations. The reboot is described as a 'nostalgic yet fresh entry in the talent competition space' and 'draws on the rich legacy of Star Search, which helped launch the careers of global icons like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Christina Aguilera, Adam Sandler and many others.' Jason Raff, who lorded over NBC's America's Got Talent for 19 seasons, will serve as showrunner, while the executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt and Elaine Metaxas. A host, judges and the premiere date will be announced at a later time. Think that have 'star' quality in either the music, dance, variety/comedy or kids categories? Applications are now being received at Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
