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Former Jackass star Bam Margera is back in the spotlight with his inclusion in the new Tony Hawk video game, giving fans a chance to see him elsewhere after his absence in Jackass Forever. Margera and the Jackass team had a big falling out during the production of the sequel, and that seems to have forever put the kibosh on a possible return to the franchise.

Margera discussed the way things were left with Jackass during an interview with CinemaBlend to promote the new video game Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4. He was asked if there was any chance he could revisit Jackass or potentially resurrect his spinoff series, Viva La Bam, in some way. Margera said that the Jackass ship had sailed after what happened with the last movie.

"They have like new dudes, and what they did to me, making me go to treatment and paying for it, and...

Skateboarder Bam Margera rose to TV fame via the Jackass franchise, risking life and limb for the sake of sadistic TV laughs. But there’s no way he’d ever revisit those glory days, either on film or via reboot, since he has no intention of mending his rift with Johnny Knoxville and the gang, he recently told CinemaBlend.

“They have like new dudes, and what they did to me, making me go to treatment and paying for it, and then not putting me in a movie,” he explained. “You know, I had to go to court over it, and I just… You couldn’t offer me enough money to want to do another Jackass with them. The damage has been done.”

Margera settled a lawsuit against a number of key Jackass players in 2022, alleging wrongful termination and claiming he was forced to sign an agreement he called psychological torture.

Jackass’ Bam Margera has made up his mind about a potential reunion, and fans won’t be too thrilled. The former skateboarder became a popular culture icon thanks to the MTV shows that featured unforgettable stunt performances and pranks. It aired between October 2000 and August 2001, with reruns extending into 2002. Starring in this cringe comedy was a regular cast ensemble, including Margera, Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, Ryan Dunn, Steve-o, Dave England, Ehren McGhehey, Jason "Wee Man" Acuña, and Preston Lacy.

In a recent CinemaBlend interview with Margera, the TV personality dished on the subject of returning to Jackass, which he was not entirely against; however, reuniting with his crew was out of the question. Explaining why, he said:

“They have like new dudes, and what they did to me, making me go to treatment and paying for it, and then not putting me in a movie, and, you know, I had...

Bam Margera is promoting his first project in some years with his inclusion as the “secret skater” in the video game remake “Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4.” But the stuntman and skateboarder is still ruling out a return to his “Jackass” origins

“What they did to me, making me go to treatment and paying for it, and then not putting me in a movie, and, you know, I had to go to court over it,” Margera said in a CinemaBlend interview when asked about the prospect of a reunion. “You couldn’t offer me enough money to want to do another ‘Jackass’ with them. The damage has been done.”

Margera sued Paramount, “Jackass” leader Johnny Knoxville and director Spike Jonze in 2021, alleging he was wrongfully fired from the series revival feature “Jackass Forever.” Margera, who served as a main cast member of the original “Jackass” TV series on MTV and three subsequent features,...

Nearly 25 years after its MTV debut, Bam Margera has no intention of returning to his Jackass roots.

Following his ousting from 2022’s Jackass Forever and ensuing lawsuit against Paramount, the former pro skateboarder recently emphasized that he is done with Johnny Knoxville and the rest of his co-stars.

“They have like new dudes, and what they did to me, making me go to treatment and paying for it, and then not putting me in a movie, and, you know, I had to go to court over it and I just, you couldn’t offer me enough money to want to do another Jackass with them,” Margera told Cinemablend. “The damage has been done.”

Margera also shot down any hopes of reviving his Jackass spin-off series Viva la Bam, which ran for five seasons on MTV from 2003 to 2005.

“I just feel like that type of show has completely run its course,...

Bam Margera exited the Jackass franchise amid controversy during the production of Jackass Forever, the fourth feature film of the franchise. Now feeling that the best days of Jackass are long gone, Margera has suggested that the franchise is finished, meaning that a potential fifth movie should be called something else. Margera even has a particular title in mind.

Margera was one of the original stars of the Jackass TV show that spawned the franchise, which also included his hit spinoff series, Viva La Bam. In 2020, Margera was terminated from Jackass Forever, and he subsequently filed a lawsuit, arguing that he was wrongfully fired. The two sides later reached a settlement, but the details were not disclosed. While the future of the franchise isn't entirely clear, Margera shared a new video on Instagram sharing his thoughts on a possible fifth film happening.

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Skating legend Tony Hawk felt it would have been a grave oversight for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to go ahead without the return of Bam Margera. The upcoming remaster is putting a new coat of paint on the third and fourth installments of the series, which both feature Margera as a playable character. The initial Thps 3 + 4 skater list omitted Margera, who was subsequently added to the game after public outcry.

In an interview with Screen Rant at Thps Fest, Hawk was asked about the hearsay that he personally called Activision to have Margera reinstated in the remaster collection. Hawk's full response is as follows:

"It's true in a sense, yeah. And I’m just stoked to have Bam in the mix. He's such an icon of the series and came to be a big presence in the later games, and I feel like we're celebrating so much history of the game,...

The early aughts were a magical time for Reality TV. Sure, MTVs The Real World had already been out for about a decade, but other now beloved programs like Survivor, Big Brother, and The Osbournes were just getting started. At the turn of the millennium, with nothing but a few video cameras, a dream, and perhaps a not-so-firm grip on mortality, a group of young men struck out to do something the world had never seen before. They performed dangerous stunts with no regard to their personal health or medical bills. That ragtag group started the now-iconic series: Jackass. Although the original production only ran for three very short seasons, it took hold of the general public, inspiring folks from all around the world to pick up a camera and do something crazy. Following the wrap of Jackass, a franchise was born, with spin-off shows like Viva La Bam and...

Bam Margera has left rehab again and this time he isn’t speaking to his parents. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/S_bukley

Bam Margera has left rehab again and he reportedly is not in contact with his parents.

Bam previously fled court-ordered rehab twice in Florida after expressing dissatisfaction with his accommodations. More specifically, he was allegedly unhappy at the lack of celebrity treatment he received.

The skateboarder, who became a prominent figure after appearing on Jackass and Viva La Bam, has struggled with addiction issues over the years.

Things went from bad to worse for Bam last year when he failed to meet the contractual requirements demanded of him to appear in the Jackass movie and got fired from the film. Although Bam ultimately filed a lawsuit and settled with Jackass producers, he has been in rehab for an extended period.

Bam reportedly left rehab again on Sunday after...

Jackass is making a comeback to the small screen.

Paramount+ has ordered a new series following the success of the movie Jackass Forever.

“Based off the success of ‘Jackass Forever,’ we’re working with the creators to continue the partnership with a new series, bringing even more ridiculous antics straight to Paramount+,” Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish said Tuesday, according to Variety.

Jackass returned to the big screen earlier this year with Jackass Forever, the fourth movie in the big-screen franchise.

The movie grossed 80 million from a 10 million budget and found itself on Paramount+ shortly after release.

The franchise kicked off on MTV as a TV series, and now, it looks like Paramount+ thinks a new series will be the best foot forward for the franchise.

The flick included classic cast members such as Johnny Knoxville, Steve-o, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren, and Preston Lacy.

The original...

“Jackass” is heading back to the small screen, with a new series from the original creators in the works at Paramount+ after to the immense popularity of “Jackass Forever.”

“Based off the success of ‘Jackass Forever,’ we’re working with the creators to continue the partnership with a new series, bringing even more ridiculous antics straight to Paramount+,” Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish said Tuesday during the company’s Q1 earnings call Tuesday.

“Jackass Forever,” the fourth film in the long-running franchise, debuted at the top of domestic box office in February with a better-than-expected 23.5 million. The film included classic cast members such as Johnny Knoxville, Steve-o, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren and Preston Lacy, as well as several new faces, including Rachel Wolfson, Sean “Poopies” McInerney and Jasper Dolphin.

The original “Jackass” series was a sensation on MTV for three mini seasons from 2000 to 2001, which launched...

More than 20 years ago, MTV debuted a little show late at night featuring a collection of gnarly dudes doing stupid stunts and pranking one another. That series, "Jackass," went on to be a global phenomenon, so far spawning four theatrically released films, the spin-off films of "Bad Grandpa," a handful of straight-to-video sequels, several spin-off shows including "Wildboyz," "Viva la Bam," and "Homewrecker," and more. The antics of a group of skateboarders and professional knuckleheads became an indelible part of pop culture. The road has been hard, and it has been long, but the cast members of "Jackass" have plenty of...

The post Jackass Forever Stars Steve-o and Chris Pontius Talk About the Spirit of the Franchise [Interview] appeared first on /Film.

Being able to boast that a franchise has lasted over two decades is impressive, but considering the world of "Jackass" requires putting the body, mind, arrest record, and stomach on the line at every turn, it's a damn miracle that everyone's favorite comedy stuntmen are still up to their usual shenanigans after all these years. The MTV series debuted in 2000 for three seasons but turned into an entertainment franchise including spin-offs "Wildboyz," "Viva La Bam," "Homewrecker," "Bam's Unholy Union," "Dr. Steve-o," "Bam's World Domination," "Bam's Bad Ass Game Show," a video game, TV specials (including Shark Week) five feature films, and the...

The post The Jackass Forever Stunt That Made Johnny Knoxville Call It Quits appeared first on /Film.

Bam Margera says his former Jackass family has left him feeling betrayed, but Steve-o is insisting that this isn't the case. Previously, Margera had revealed through videos posted to Instagram that he had been booted by the studio from the upcoming sequel Jackass 4. At the time, he asked for fans to boycott the movie, claiming he had been unjustly fired for failing to abide by strict conditions set by the studio to stay on the project.

For the most part, the Jackass team has stayed largely silent regarding Bam's dismissal from Jackass 4. Now, Bam Margera is calling attention back to the matter after posting a new video slamming those involved with the project once again. In the footage, Margera claims series creator Jeff Tremaine and co-star Johnny Knoxville misled and mistreated him with their contractual demands.

"So, my family, Jackass, has betrayed me, abandoned me, rejected me... not all of them,...

In several disturbing (and since deleted) videos posted to his Instagram last week that were then picked up by TMZ, “Jackass” star and skateboarder Bam Margera lashed out at the production of the latest installment of the franchise, saying he was being cut out of the movie and that they were stealing his ideas.

Margera, a “Jackass” star since its MTV inception in 2000, also claimed that during the production, he had to submit to breathalyzer and urine tests, and that his medications were being mandated by Paramount, the studio behind the movie. Margera appeared to be inebriated in the videos, the first of which began with him saying, “Who the fuck cares if I’m drunk as hell or not anymore? ‘Jackass’ has put me through fucking hell on fucking wheels for the past year and a half.”

The “Jackass” franchise began releasing stunt-comedy movies in 2002 with “Jackass: The Movie,...

We've not heard the last of the iconic words, "Hello, I'm Johnny Knoxville and Welcome to Jackass." At long last, Jackass 4 has been given the green light at Paramount Pictures. There has been much discussion over the past several years as to whether or not we've seen the last of Knoxville and the gang punishing one another with stunts and pranks for our amusement. Now, the studio has gotten serious as they've locked down a release date for the fourth installment of the franchise.

According to a new report, Jackass 4 is now set to hit theaters on March 5, 2021. Beyond that, there are precious few details to go on at this time. It's said that Johnny Knoxville will return, but it's not clear which of the other cast members would come back. Jackass 3D was released nearly a decade ago in 2010 and, as Knoxville has said in the past, he and...

It’s been nine years since The Hangover and we still consider the guys to be our three-best-friends-that-anyone-could-have — but there is one major person in the Wolfpack who we haven’t seen in a while. No, not you, fat Jesus... we're talking about Carlos! Would you be able to spot baby Carlos (aka Tyler) today? Let’s be honest: Baby Carlos was in the movie more than Doug, but somehow he’s uncredited. Seriously, Wth? Well, as it turns out, there was actually eight different babies who played baby Carlos in the original movie. Grant Holmquist, who played a majority of the role (58%), shared the screen with his twin sister, Avery, who stepped in 40% of the time— leaving the other babies to make up the difference. (Photo Credit: Warner Bro. Pictures) Being the only boy out of the eight babies, Grant regained his title as Carlos (aka Tyler) in the...

No 2011 party was complete without "Party Rock Anthem" and "Sexy and I Know It" on the playlist! The hitmaking group behind those jams, Lmfao, totally owned that year. But then, tragedy stuck. The uncle-and-nephew duo decided to go on an indefinite hiatus, and six years later they still haven't reunited. So, what happened to RedFoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and SkyBlu (Skyler Austen Gordy)? Read on to find out! RedFoo has always done more than just shuffle. He actually pursued professional tennis when he was a teenager, and turned to music after a serious injury. Well, now he's getting back into tennis. "Jack Sock is the No. 1 tennis player in America right now and we hung out recently," he told Forbes recently. "He had heard about my forehand, so now he wants to play a doubles tournament and is planning on enrolling us professionally to play together." Very cool! Relaxing before the big golf tournament tomorrow!

Don't worry guys, your early-2k man crush is a-okay! Fans panicked on May 28 believing that Cky, Jackass, and Viva La Bam star Bam Margera had met his untimely demise. It all started when Hulk Hogan posted an old photo with Bam with the caption "damn Bam, I wish you were still with us, I sure would love to hang out again, miss you brother." However, it didn't take long for him to realize that what happened was that he was mixing Bam (who is very much alive) up with his deceased co-star Ryan Dunn, who tragically passed away as the result of a car accident in 2011. Luckily, Bam is thriving. Here's what he's been up to lately! A post shared by Bam Margera (@bam__margera) on Feb 15, 2018 at 3:44pm Pst Believe it or not, Bam is a family man now. We may have gotten to know him as...

Former “Survivor” winner Jenna Morasca bit off more than she could chew. The reality television star was charged with a DUI after allegedly biting a police officer, according to a statement published by E! News. Related: ‘Viva La Bam’ Star Bam Margera Charged With DUI The cops said they found Morasca unconscious in a running vehicle at a...

Update: Following his arrest on Jan. 7, Bam Margera has been charged with two counts of driving under the influence, E! News can confirm. In addition to one count for driving under the influence, the Jackass star was also charged with one count of driving with a .08 or higher. His next hearing is scheduled for Feb. 1.   _____________________ Bam Margera was arrested this weekend after allegedly driving under the influence. California Highway Patrol confirms to E! News that the former Jackass and Viva La Bam star was arrested around 8 a.m. Sunday morning in Los Angeles county. While he was initially pulled over due to a cell phone violation, officers noticed signs of possible...

Days after Bam Margera was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly driving under the influence, the former Jackass and Viva La Bam star is heading to rehab, says his mother. "He decided to go to rehab in La so we're putting that program into place," his mother April told Page Six on Tuesday. "How long he stays is to be determined but he'll want to keep that private." The concerned mother added, "He feels a lot better. He had a bad night. He's embarrassed by it. He's mad at himself for being stupid. Now he just wants to pick up the pieces and move forward for himself and for his family." April added that she's entrusting his care to professionals and...

Bam Margera is a dad! The former star of MTV's Jackass and Viva La Bam and his wife Nicole recently welcomed the couple's first child, son Phoenix Wolf. Bam announced the news on his Instagram page on Saturday, alongside a photo of Nicole lying down on a hospital bed and the baby resting on her bare chest. "Phoenix Wolf," he wrote. Bam later posted a photo of his father Phil, who has appeared on the star's shows, visiting the happy family. He joins a long list of celebs who welcomed babies in 2017: Bam and Nicole wed in Iceland in 2013. It marked the second marriage for the daredevil and pro skateboarder, who was previously...

Bam Margera is in for a wild ride: He’s a dad!

The former Jackass and Viva La Bam star and his wife Nicole have welcomed their first child, son Phoenix Wolf Margera, he announced Saturday on Instagram.

Sharing a photo of the new mom snuggled up with her newborn in the hospital, Margera simply captioned the sweet shot with their baby boy’s name.

Margera also shared a second photo of his famous father Phil visiting his new grandson.

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When Bam Margera was starring in Viva La Bam and Jackass, the MTV star was hiding a secret battle with bulimia.

The 37-year-old talked about his eating disorder and alcohol addiction in an episode of Viceland’s Epicly Later’d.

His parents, April and Phil Margera, say that it started as he started partying with rock stars like Him’s Ville Valo.

“He always wanted to have this very slim, slim look,” April says. “A lot of it happened when he became good friends with Ville Valo.”

With Valo, Bam started drinking heavily.

“I remember when me and Ville Valo...

At the height of his fame in the early 2000s, Bam Margera battled an eating disorder behind closed doors.  The professional skateboarder (whose MTV reality series Viva La Bam and participation in the Jackass franchise made him a household name) reveals his struggle with bulimia during a recently released episode of Viceland's Epicly Later'd.  Bam's parents April and Phil Margera reflected on the 37-year-old's personal demons and how the issue first came to fruition. "When you're on camera a lot," April shared, "people have a lot to say." "He always wanted to have this very slim, slim look. A lot of it happened when he became good...

Viva la baby!

Bam Margera‘s son isn’t set to arrive for three more months, but the former Jackass and Viva La Bam star has already settled on a cool name for his little boy.

“We named the kid already, Phoenix Wolf,” the dad-to-be tells People exclusively while discussing his appearance on this week’s Epicly Later’d Viceland episode.

Margera says that “the name Phoenix just kind of followed” he and wife Nicole Boyd Margera “around.” He adds, “I said it and everybody liked it, so we stuck with that.”

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Gone, but never forgotten.  As members of the MTV family and Rob & Big co-stars continue to grapple with the shocking death of Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, we're reflecting on his and other fellow MTV stars' lasting impression on pop culture. Often times more than just television personalities, individuals like Real World star Pedro Zamora and his struggle with AIDS changed the way many looked at the disease forever. Tragic losses like that of Road Rules star Diem Brown and Viva la Bam's Ryan Dunn still cut deep, even years after their death.  Look back at the fallen MTV stars we've lost too soon, and the legacies they left...

Keep up with the revolving door that is the film industry with our weekly Career Moves column that tracks all the comings and goings of the industry leaders that make Hollywood tick. Check out last week’s Career Moves to find out who went where, when and why.

– The independent production and distribution company D Street Media Group has tapped Ephraim Walker to serve as President of Production of D Street Pictures. He will oversee the company’s film projects and its production unit. Previously, Walker worked closely with “Fruitvale Station” filmmaker Ryan Coogler to develop the successful indie film based on the 2008 killing of Oscar Grant by an Oakland Bart police officer.

“We’re excited to have Ephraim join our team to oversee D Street’s exciting slate of films and work closely with the development department. His appointment comes at a time when the company continues to expand our international reach,...

MTV’s head of reality programming, Lauren Dolgen, is leaving the company after almost two decades, TheWrap has learned. Dolgen currently serves as head of reality programming and executive vice president of series development, a position she stepped into last year after serving as head of West Coast reality. During her 19 years at the network, Dolgen worked on such standout reality shows as “Jackass” and subsequent spinoffs like “Wild Boyz” and “Viva La Bam.” She also worked on “”Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory” and “Ridiculousness.” Also Read: MTV President Stephen Friedman Exits Network She is also credited with launching the...

Another veteran MTV Networks executive is leaving the company, which has been undergoing a string of executive changes. Lauren Dolgen, who had been at MTV for 19 years, is stepping down as Head of Reality Programming and EVP of Series Development. Her position won’t be replaced.

Dolgen was named to the new post in March 2015 in one of multiple executive reshufflings over the past few years at MTV, which also underwent a company-wide round of layoffs. She previously was Head of West Coast Reality and EVP of Series Development. Dolgen’s scripted counterpart, Mina Lefevre, is staying on.

Dolgen’s departure comes three months after Michael Klein joined MTV as EVP Original Content in March. When the network’s previous head of programming Susanne Daniels exited her post in July 2015, the plan was to not fill the position, with Lefevre and Dolgen, named co-heads of programming, reporting to then-mtv president Stephen Friedman.

Vincent Margera, the “crazy uncle” co-star of MTV’s Viva La Bam and a former regular Jackass contributor whose career was sidetracked by a sexual assault conviction, died Sunday. He was 59. Johnny Knoxville confirm Margera’s death on Twitter: Rip Don Vito. You will be missed.❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/YwhNdAAPA8 — Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) November 15, 2015 Margera appeared on every episode of Viva La Bam from 2003-06, and his often unintelligible speech led his…...

Vincent "Don Vito" Magera, uncle of Bam and co-star of the seminal tomfoolery and self-harm TV series Jackass, has died at the age of 59, TMZ reports. Magera had recently awoke from a coma but was still suffering from kidney and liver failure. Aside from appearing in the Jackass movies, Don Vito butt of many jokes and pranks on his nephew's show Viva La Bam, sometimes literally. He was known for fondly addressing his nephew by the affectionate nicknames, "Jerkoff" and "idiot" after being humiliated on camera. He was also under 10 years probation for a sex charge of groping young girls, according to the Huffington Post.

Vincent Margera, who appeared as Bam Margera's crazy uncle "Don Vito" on the MTV series Viva La Bam and an episode of Jackass, passed away Sunday morning after years of declining health. He was 59. Bam Margera's mother April Margera confirmed the death to TMZ, who added that Margera had been suffering from liver and kidney failure in recent years and eventually slipped into a coma in October. Although he woke up from the coma, Margera remained in critical condition as his health continued to deteriorate in recent weeks.

Vincent Margera, a former car painter who found fame on the hit MTV reality show “Jackass” and appeared in the movie based on the show, died early Sunday, his mother told TMZ. Vincent “Don Vito” Margera also was the uncle of another star in the “Jackass” galaxy, Bam Margera. He was 59. Vincent was known for the pranks he pulled with Bam on the TV show, and later the “Jackass” movies released by Paramount. He also made frequent appearances on his nephew’s MTV show, “Viva La Bam,” which ran from 2003 to 2006. Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2015 (Photos) Vincent had been struggling with kidney and.

Jackass star Vincent "Don Vito" Margera reportedly died Sunday morning from organ and kidney failure, according to TMZ. He was 59. TMZ reported that Don Vito, the uncle of Viva La Bam star Bam Margera, recently woke up from a coma, but was still suffering from kidney and organ failure. Bam Margera's mother, April Margera, reportedly told TMZ that Don Vito died on Sunday at 6:45 a.m.  Don Vito appeared in the Jackass movies and was the target of stunts and pranks on MTV's Viva La Bam with his nephew before collapsing and falling into a coma in October

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Vincent Margera -- the uncle of Bam Margera who appeared in "Jackass" -- has died ... TMZ has learned. Vincent became famous for pranks he pulled off with Bam on the TV show and later the "Jackass" movies as well as "Viva La Bam". It's a double blow for Bam, who lost his best friend and co-star Ryan Dunn, who was killed in a car crash. Vincent has been struggling with kidney and liver failure for several years.

Jackass star Vincent “Don Vito” Margera, perhaps best known as Bam Margera’s prank-loving uncle on the hit MTV series, died in the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 15, Bam’s mother told TMZ. He was 59. According to the site, the reality star had been struggling with kidney and liver failure for several years, and slipped into a coma last month. His condition had been steadily worsening ever since. Vincent made frequent appearances on his nephew’s MTV show, Viva La Bam, which ran from 2003 to 2006, in addition [...]...

Don Vito, one of the stars on Bam Margera's "Viva La Bam," just woke up from a coma, but he's still in critical condition from kidney and liver failure ... TMZ has learned. Bam's mom, April, tells us Vito collapsed Tuesday at his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania and was rushed to the hospital. He remained in a coma until Friday morning. We're told 59-year-old Vito's liver and kidneys are giving in after years of hard partying.

Jessica Samet has joined Jukin Media as the company's head of TV production to expand the viral video company's development and production of TV-length shows. Jukin posses a massive library of viral videos that it has licensed to morning TV, late night and comedy shows, but the company intends to employ its library for shows of its own. Samet has a strong background in unscripted television, having worked on “Jackass,” “Wildboyz” and “Viva La Bam” at MTV. She also worked on reality programming at Lifetime. Samet is the company's first hire since raising $1 million earlier this year. Also read: Maker Studios,...

Online video company Jukin Media named former Lifetime and MTV unscripted-tv executive Jessica Samet to head an expanded push into more traditional TV production. The company specializes in finding, acquiring and promoting viral videos online, and in turn licensing its content to video outlets online and in more traditional TV programming. Samet will be charged with developing TV formats around the company’s thousands of video clips and other content. Samet formerly was MTV’s Svp Development and Programming, where she helped develop Jackass, WildBoyz, and Viva La Bam. She also was Svp Reality Programming at Lifetime. “She’ll come in and contribute immediately, and help take our TV and original-content efforts to the next level,” said Jukin founder and CEO Jonathan Skogmo. The new position builds on the company’s existing efforts to sell viral clips to TV shows and networks such as CNN and NBC in most dayparts and several genres.

Time once again to check in and see what celebs have been tweeting today.   1. Johnny Knoxville visited late Jackass and Viva La Bam star Ryan Dunn's grave. 2. Happy Birthday Debi Mazar (Entourage). 3. When you're the most nominated Vma artist (and you're Miley Cyrus), you tweet stuff like this. 4. But at least you get 10% off your meal. 5. Katy Perry wants to speak dino... or like Dean Martin. 6. I think Oprah liked The Spectacular Now. Get tickets here. 7. I see what you mean Mr. Oswalt. 8. Ooh... apple fries! 9. Speaking of vegetables... 10. Finally, I think we get it. Kevin Hart is short and basketball players are really tall. The full image courtesy of Getty...

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We return with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on a new comic series from Titan Comics, a trailer for Wesley Snipes’ Gallowwalkers, and more:

Gallowwalkers Trailer: “A mysterious gunman, Aman (Snipes), is the son of a nun who breaks her covenant with God to ensure his survival. This act brings a curse upon Aman – all those that die by his gun will return. Soon, he is hunted by a gang of his undead former victims, led by the vicious Kansa. Aman enlists Fabulos, a new young warrior, to fight by his side.”

Gallowwalkers was directed by Andrew Goth and stars Wesley Snipes, Tanit Phoenix, Riley Smith, Kevin Howarth, and Patrick Bergin. The movie has been finished for over five years, but Vmi Worldwide recently picked up sales rights to the movie and we should see...

MTV has never been shy about overextending a successful franchise into oblivion. So it was more than a little bit surprising when the network announced that the new season of Jersey Shore would be last. True, the show has taken a ratings tumble ever since season 4′s trip to Florence, a frustrated attempt at high-camp that wound up feeling like Last Year at Marienbad performed by gorilla ballerinas. True, the show’s whole pop-culture moment is at least one year gone. But this is MTV we’re talking about. MTV, which implemented the Kristin Cavallari option to keep The Hills...

Bam Margera has seen a lot of crazy stunts pulled during his career as a "Jackass" star. But even he was shocked last week when the "Viva La Bam" star was woken up in the middle of the night by a naked woman standing over his bed.

The 32-year-old Margera dialed 911, but in a bizarre twist, as he spoke with dispatchers, the nude intruder dropped to the floor of the West Chester, Pa., home and started to masturbate, according to TMZ.

The woman, identified as 24-year-old Amanda Lanise Vadis Myers, woke Margera up by kissing his neck, and at first he thought she was his girlfriend.

"I look up and see a shadow of a girl who's naked, I'm like who are you?" Margera told NBC10. "I never thought I'd be scared of a 30-year-old naked woman! But I was, I didn't know what she was capable of," he said.

The naked girl who allegedly broke into Bam Margera's house and masturbated on his bedroom floor didn't just appear out of nowhere -- she had secretly been Living in Bam's tree house for weeks ... the "Jackass" star tells TMZ.As we first reported, cops arrested the 24-year-old woman Friday in the area surrounding Bam's Pennsylvania mansion ... and according Bam, the girl told police she had been living on his property for weeks leading up to her wild bedroom invasion.

Jackass star Bam Margera was detained at Charlotte airport on Monday (August 13) for inappropriate behavior. Margera was allegedly placed in a holding cell in the airport for smelling of alcohol and loudly yelling obscenities at fellow passengers as they waited for a flight. The Viva la Bam host was eventually released from custody and caught a later flight after authorities judged he was in more (more)...

Exclusive: MTV has ordered a pilot for Little Esther, a docu-comedy project starring young comedian Esther Povitsky. The pilot, which is completing production, is being produced by Stone & Company Entertainment. It chronicles Povitsky’s relationship with her (mostly male) young standup comedian friends, providing a glimpse into the young La comedy scene. Povitsky was discovered while Stone & Co was casting another pilot for MTV. Povitsky executive produces Little Esther with Scott A. Stone (The Joe Schmo Show), Rico Martinez (Viva La Bam) and John Mass of Oasis Media Group. Povitsky’s managers Lee Kernis and Brian Stern of Brillstein Entertainment Partners serve as Consulting Producers. MTV is known for giving shots to young comedians. It has an upcoming series starring Bo Burnham. Esther is known for her viral videos, in which she ask incredibly inappropriate questions of everyday people. She was also repped in her deal by attorney Lev Ginsberg.

We’re back with the latest installment of the Indie Spotlight. Today’s feature includes a zombie comedy, two horror teaser trailers, a Treasure Chest of Horrors sequel, a 5-page Dracula World Order preview, and more:

Beverly Lane: The zombie comedy Beverly Lane is now available for is now available on DVD and as a digital rental:

“Beverly Lane follows a local metal company as they celebrate the retirement of their longtime boss with a “Coney Island” themed party. Bored & angry, the workers find themselves stuck with clowns, a magician, a mime, and one very sick barbershop singer. Then all hell breaks loose…literally! Stuck between zombies and a sideshow, the workers must learn to survive with each other or die trying.”

For more information, visit: http://beverlylanemovie.com

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Teaser Trailer for Scopia: Take a look at the teaser trailer for the upcoming supernatural thriller Scopia:

“Basia (Joanna Ignaczewska) is...

We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight. Today’s feature includes a zombie short film, a new trailer for Cell Count, independent genre comics, zombie soap, and more.

Zombie Short Film “Spoiler”: You’ve seen Daniel Thron’s visual effects work on Zodiac, Tron: Legacy, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and many other films. He has also written and directed a short film which we have for you to watch:

“Ten years ago, a zombie-like infection almost tore our society apart — but the Cdc managed to bring it under control and in the process created a massive national infrastructure to prevent future outbreaks. Over time, the world has returned to near-normal — but people still live in fear; and many pay to live in ‘protected’ complexes, designed to quarantine and resolve any outbreak.

Coroner Tommy Rossman has one job — determine the strain,...