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Facebook is making a reality show with a 'Ninja Warrior' producer
Facebook has added a second show to its original TV programming lineup. The reality competition series Last State Standing has been greenlit, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Facebook could launch two dozen 'TV-like' original shows in June
Facebook might be getting ready to make its video dreams a reality: According to Business Insider, the social network plans to launch two dozen original shows in June. Its no secret that the company has been looking for partners that can create unique programming since 2016 and even tapped CollegeHumor co-founder Ricky Van Veen to lead the effort. Van Veen previously admitted that Facebook is "exploring funding some seed video content," including "original and licensed scripted, unscripted" shows, to add to its live sports programming for the website's new Video tab.
Facebook is reportedly building a streaming TV app
Facebook hasn't been shy about its recent push into video. The social network has been rolling out new video ad products and going so far as to reward longer and more engaging videos with better distribution on its platform. Now, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Facebook is going all-in on TV and developing its own app for streaming TV boxes.
