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‘Fear Factor,’ ‘Wipeout’ Makeovers in the Works at Endemol Shine Following Success of ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ (EXCLUSIVE)


A year in as CEO, Endemol Shine North America's Sharon Levy has shows at all four major networks — and now is eyeing new versions of 'Fear Factor' and 'Wipeout.'

The updated iteration takes things outdoors, raising the stakes by adding interpersonal dynamics, physical challenges and survival to the mix. Indeed, next up, Variety can exclusively report that Levy and Endemol Shine are aiming to bring back completely reinvented versions of two more signature shows: “ Fear Factor ” and “ Wipeout.” A veteran unscripted exec who’s had stints at Stone Stanley (“The Mole”) and Spike TV (“Bar Rescue”), Levy has also been ramping up Endemol Shine’s scripted fare — including Netflix’s upcoming “Ripley,” starring Andrew Scott — all with that ESNA twist.

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