American Ninja Warrior
For the first time ever, American Ninja Warrior, the U.S. version of the gonzo Japanese obstacle-course competition, has come to — wait for it — the U.S. "Previously, we've shot in Japan during the day in 100 degree heat," says returning host Matt Iseman, who was drawn to the gig after seeing the spectacle of the original series.
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Matt Iseman by Michael Schwartz/ WireImage.com
E! is offering a new Soup on its menu.Following the success of Joel McHale's The Soup, the network is planning to expand its franchise with the addition of Sports Soup, Variety reports.Set to premiere on sister channel Versus, Sports Soup will do — or at least hope to do — to sports what The Soup does to pop culture in the same format to boot.Comedian and Clean House host Matt Iseman will host the skewering program and offer an "undistorted glimpse into sports," Marc Fein, Versus executive vice president of programming production and business operations, said.Sports Soup will premiere Oct. 14 at 10 pm/ET.Can Iseman match McHale barb-for-barb? — Joyce EngCheck out clips from The Soup in our Online Video Guide.
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