Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, Henry ford – their names are synonymous with innovation, big business and the American Dream. These leaders sparked incredible advances in technology while struggling to consolidate their industries and rise to the top of the business world. The Men Who Built AmericaTM chronicles the connections between these iconic businessmen and explores the way they shaped the country, transforming the U.S. into a global superpower in just 50 years.
See why shape, size, or even species is irrelevant when it comes to forming deep bonds. Meet a cheetah and her loving nurse, a shiver of affectionate sharks, the guardian of Earth’s last two northern white rhinos, and many more unlikely soulmates
Multitalented entertainers David and Tamela Mann are known mostly for their stage and screen collaborations with producer Tyler Perry ("Meet the Browns").
Who Wants to Be a Superhero? is a UK children's reality show hosted by Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes and Stan Lee, based on the NBC Universal/Sci Fi Channel series of the same name. The show is a co-production between CBBC and NBC.
Children aged 9 – 13 create and become their very own, unique, never before seen superhero characters for the series, taking part in missions and challenges and living away from home in ‘The Superhero Lair’ in London. Contestants responded to trails on the CBBC Channel and application forms on the CBBC website. It is unknown whether a second season will be made.
The Wannabes is a television situation comedy, created by Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, which follows the lives of classical performing arts high school students who want to be pop stars. The five stars of the series are from the pop recording group, Savvy. Although not produced or filmed in Australia, the series premiered on June 14, 2010, on both ABC1 and ABC3 in an tween oriented timeslot.
Crafted from the film archive and journals of Timothy Treadwell (subject of Werner Herzog’s acclaimed documentary GRIZZLY MAN), this series takes us deep inside the unfolding dramas and life-and-death struggles of the wild animals he devoted his life to loving and understanding.
Using only basic tools and his limitless ingenuity, Chad Hiltz, aka Bad Chad, and his team incorporate literally anything into their award-winning car builds, including parts from boats, airplanes and even old lockers.
Licensed contractor John DeSilvia comes to the rescue of distraught homeowners who have seen their homes left in shambles by the contractor they hired to fix it. Bad plumbing, shoddy framing, being structurally unsound: These are the complaints that homeowners have after hiring a bad contractor. John D steps in to make everything right, but he only has a few days in which to do it. After John and his team finish their work, these homeowners won't recognize the place.
Paranormal investigator and documentary filmmaker Steve Shippy visits Midwestern towns that have been traumatized for generations by ripples of fear. Shippy uses his own personal experiences to make intimate connections with the families who’ve reached out to him for help. He then puts the puzzle pieces together to identify and decipher the larger mystery of the town’s haunting.
Set at the Tierra Chula Resident Hotel, Tarantula centers on Echo Johnson, a respected but uncertified tattoo artist. Echo’s poetic ramblings tell tales of misadventures with the other residents as they partake in party crashing, dumpster diving and other socially dubious acts of mischief.
Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Jose Garces, Michael Symon, Alex Guarnaschelli and Stephanie Izard face all-star chefs in an elite culinary competition of the highest order. Whose cuisine will reign supreme?
In the world of Street Outlaws, Farmtruck and AZN are synonymous with crazy antics and wacky builds. They’re the dynamic duo that earned their names on the street by racing a farm truck – the ultimate sleeper – and now they’re taking over their own show! With the help of one of the best teams around, Farmtruck and Azn opened their own top-secret garage to build some of the craziest, wildest, fastest builds yet.
Farmtruck and AZN only have one goal in mind: prove you can’t judge a car by its appearance. From a farm boat to an air cannon on wheels, to a prison bus turned dragster, and nearly everything in between. These two are bringing viewers along for the ride as these builds go from concept to construction to the racetrack and beyond. No idea is too crazy, and as the pros like to say, it’s no big deal – just add wheels!
Six twentysomethings embark on an exciting adventure living in the most beautiful city in the world: Paris. While experiencing the spontaneity of a new city. They find the possibilities of true love and forge friendships for life.
Fifty years after his death, President John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy continues to capture the hearts and minds of an entire nation. Remembered for his charisma and formidable intellect, this series explores the highlights of his life – from WWII hero and respected U.S. Senator, to the 1960s Presidential race against Richard Nixon and his famous inaugural speech, to his final days of his brief presidency and all points in-between. Journey through the pivotal moments that created one of America’s most beloved, influential, and controversial figures!