WANDA SYKES PRESENTS ‘RING NATION’ VIRAL VIDEO SERIES FROM MGM TELEVISION, RING & BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT
Ring Nation premieres in syndication on September 26, 2022, featuring a mix of compelling videos from the smart devices in our homes.
Los Angeles, CA – August 11, 2022 – MGM Television and Ring today announced that Emmy-winning comedian and actress Wanda Sykes (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Crank Yankers, The Upshaws) has signed to present Ring Nation, a new spin on the popular clip show genre, premiering in syndication on September 26, 2022. Ring Nation is a half-hour studio series that gives audiences a daily dose of the videos unpredictable, heartwarming and hilarious viral stories of life that people share from their video doorbells. smart home cameras and more. From neighbors saving neighbors and marriage proposals to military reunions and silly animals, Ring Nation showcases the hottest clips from coast to coast.
“Wanda Sykes is one of the biggest names in comedy and beloved by fans around the world. We’re thrilled she’s signed on to bring this hilarious new take on a proven format,” said Barry Poznick, President of Television alternative & Orion TV at MGM. “From the incredible, to the hilarious and heartwarming must-see viral moments from around the country every day, Ring Nation has something for everyone watching at home.”
With clips submitted by people across the US, Ring Nation is the next way Ring will highlight exciting moments from communities across the country. Ring Nation is a collaboration between MGM Television, MGM’s Big Fish Entertainment and Jamie Siminoff, the lead inventor and founder of the smart home security company Ring. He appeared on Shark Tank originally as a contestant, only to return years later as a recurring guest shark after selling his company to Amazon. The new series is executive produced by Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Jamie Siminoff, Karni Baghdikian, Dan Cesareo, Lucilla D’Agostino, Bret Calvert and Jordana Starr.
“Bringing the new community together is central to our mission at Ring, and Ring Nation gives friends and family a fun new way to enjoy time with others,” said Jamie Siminoff, founder and chief inventor of Ring and producer Ring Nation executive. . “We are very excited to have Wanda Sykes join Ring Nation to share people’s memorable moments with viewers.”
Wanda Sykes is an eleven-time Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian, writer, actress and producer. He can currently be seen in Season 2 of the Netflix comedy The Upshaws, which he created and stars in. In 2023, he will appear in the Hulu show History of the World Part 2 starring alongside Mel Brooks. In 2020, she was nominated for an Emmy for her role as ‘Moms Mabley’ in The Marvelous Mrs. Amazon Studio’s Maisel and for her voice work as ‘Gladys Murphy’ in Crank Yankers, a role she originated in 2004. Wanda’s guest starring role. on ABC’s Black-ish also earned her two consecutive Emmy nominations for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” in 2017 and 2018. Her fifth and final standup special, Wanda Sykes: Not Normal , is currently streaming on Netflix and was nominated for two 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards; “Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special” and “Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special”. She is represented by CAA and lawyer Roger Pliakas.
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About MGM
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the global production and distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content, as well as the EPIX premium pay television network, which is available in the United States on cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms, interactive companies and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
About Ring
Since its founding in 2013, Ring has been on a mission to make neighborhoods safer, together for everyone. From the first video doorbell, to the award-winning DIY alarm system, Ring’s line of smart home security products, as well as the Neighbors app, offer users affordable whole-home security and in the neighborhood At Ring, we’re committed to making security accessible and convenient for everyone, while working hard to bring communities together. Ring is an Amazon company. For more information, visit www.ring.com. With Ring, you’re always at home.
About Big Fish Entertainment
Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM company, is a full-service production company that creates multi-platform, visually driven content that compels and entertains audiences with the “unexpected.” Founded in 2006 by President Dan Cesareo, Big Fish has since produced over 1,000 hours of award-winning and top-rated programming in the live, unscripted reality, lifestyle and documentary space. Series and credits include History’s Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan (History); Secrets of the Chippendales Murders, America’s Top Dog, Live Rescue and Animals Saved My Life (A&E); The Ugliest House in America, Martha Knows Best and A White House Christmas (HGTV); Kitchen Crash, A White House Thanksgiving with First Lady Jill Biden and Emmy nominee Amy Schumer Learns to Cook (Food); Regular Heroes (Amazon); the Black Ink Crew franchise; mental health special In Session Live With Dr. Jess and Girls Cruise (VH1); Hustle & Soul (WE tv); Chris Paul’s Chapter 3 (ESPN); Snap’s Driven and Swae Meets World; Tattoo Girls (TLC); How far is the tattoo? (MTV); Animal ER Live (Nat Geo WILD); and Truth Behind the Moon Landing (Science Channel), as well as the Gates Foundation’s Reality PD public schools project. For more information, visit bigfishusa.com.
