Figure 8 Films News

TUNE IN: NEW 19 Kids and Counting ONE-HOUR SPECIAL!

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:54:49 +0000

On Sunday, November 21st at 8pm, TLC will air a new one-hour special of 19 Kids and Counting — Duggars Make a Movie! In this special, the script has been flipped as the film crew hands over their equipment to eagerly waiting Duggar children. With the crew left behind, the Duggars produce, shoot, and even help edit their own one-hour special! Follow along as the Duggars visit sites in Washington DC, enjoy some sweets at Georgetown Cupcakes, and even eat some “Duggar-Sized” pizza! If you cant make the Sunday night showing, Duggars Make a Movie will also re-air Tuesday, November 23rd at 8pm.

REMINDER: My Deadly Appetite premieres TONIGHT!

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:45:17 +0000

TONIGHT at 10PM, Figure 8 Films will premiere its latest one-hour special on the Discovery Health network. My Deadly Appetite will let us into the life of William Weaver, a young boy with an affliction called Prader-Willi Syndrome. Prader-Willi Syndrome manifests itself in a variety of ways, including an insatiable appetite and recurring fits of rage. My Deadly Appetite will introduce us to William’s every day life as a teenager, as well as follow him through an intensive treatment process hundreds of miles from home. Tune-in to see if William can overcome the difficult hand he has been dealt, tonight at 10pm, only on Discovery Health.

PREMIERE ALERT – My Deady Appetite

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:06:25 +0000

On Wednesday November 3rd at 10PM, Figure 8 Films will premiere its latest one-hour special on the Discovery Health network. My Deadly Appetite will let us into the life of William Weaver, a young boy with an affliction called Prader-Willi Syndrome. Prader-Willi Syndrome manifests itself in a variety of ways, including an insatiable appetite and recurring fits of rage. My Deadly Appetite will introduce us to William’s every day life as a teenager, as well as follow him through an intensive treatment process hundreds of miles from home. Tune-in to see if William can overcome the difficult hand he has been dealt, November 3rd at 10pm.

TUNE IN: “Sister Wives” featured on Oprah Winfrey Show

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:01:26 +0000

On Thursday, October 14th the Brown family from our newest series, “Sister Wives” will be featured on the Oprah Winfrey show. Oprah will dedicate the entire hour to the topic of polygamy and sister wives. Don’t miss what is sure to be an engaging hour with one of the most talked-about families in television!

On Sunday night, October 17th see “Sister Wives” in back-to-back premieres.

At 10pm, as Kody and Robyn’s wedding day nears, the three wives help Robyn pick a wedding dress, a cake and a venue for their unique polygamist wedding reception. Meanwhile, it’s Janelle’s birthday and Kody has a special trip planned just for the two of them.

At 10:30pm, the big day is finally here! Follow Kody and his wives as they make Robyn officially wife #4. See this extraordinary family as they celebrate the newest additions to their family and prepare to embark on a new chapter in their lives.

NEW TIME SLOT – Sextuplets Take New York – 9:30PM

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:27:44 +0000

Our newest series, Sextuplets Take New York, will now air half an hour sooner; back to back half-hour episodes will now air starting at 9:30pm on Tuesday nights, only on TLC.

BUZZ: Sextuplets Take New York

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:31:54 +0000

There is LOTS of buzz in the world of news media about our new series, Sextuplets Take New York. From the New York Times to Entertainment Weekly, everyone seems to be talking about the Carpio Family! Check out the link below to read a review of Sextuplets Take New York from yesterday’s television section of The New York Times.

The New York Times

PREMIERE ALERT – Sextuplets Take New York: Tuesday, September 14th at 10PM

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:13:17 +0000

The Carpios are America’s only Latino sextuplets. Their mom and dad, Digna and Victor and big brother, Jhancarlos stay extremely busy trying to keep up with them as you will see in Sextuplets Take New York. LOTS of fun and LOTS of action in our new series that premieres Tuesday Septemer 14th at 10 pm on TLC. New episodes continue on Tuesdays at 10/9c on TLC.

PREMIERE ALERT – Tourette’s Uncovered: Monday, September 13th at 9pm

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:12:40 +0000

In a new one-hour special, we seek to shed light on one of the worlds most misperceived disabilities – Tourette Syndrome. Tourette’s Uncovered will introduce us to four amazing young men who live within the grasp of this difficult syndrome. We will hear their stories of tribulation and triumph, as well as see a variety of routes they have chosen to treat the symptoms of Tourette’s. Tune-in to Discovery Health on Monday, September 13th at 9pm for the premiere of Tourette’s Uncovered.

Everyone is talking about our new series, Sister Wives!

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:06:40 +0000

At first glance, the Browns are a typical big American family – but as Kody Brown, father and husband, explains, “I fell in love, fell in love again, and fell in love again.” Kody is a polygamist with three wives and 13 rambunctious kids. Our new series, Sister Wives, presents a fresh look at a lifestyle that has been mired in secrecy and misunderstanding. Tune-in to TLC on Sunday September 26th at 10pm to see how the Browns shatter the stereotypes of polygamy as they work together to nurture their ever-expanding family. Check out the links below to read more buzz from some of the nation’s biggest news outlets.

LA Times
Washington Post
CNN

Duggar Family Featured in People Magazine…again!

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:52:04 +0000

The Duggar Family, from our hit series 19 Kids and Counting, was recently featured in the August issue of People Magazine. The article focuses on the homecoming of their beautiful number 19, Josie Brooklyn. Amidst the commotion of raising their 19 children, Jim Bob and Michelle continue to hope for further expansion: “Our family is stronger than ever…we made it through the storm.” Click through to read the full article on People.com.