Yahoo beefs up original programming

Internet giant Yahoo features an array of eight new web show concentrating on women since it ramps up original programming -- brings total output to 34 shows either round the network or possibly in production. They'll be launched in the refurbished destination site referred to as Yahoo! Screen.Some shows are weekly, some daily. They range lengthy from three-to-a few minutes, to longer form. Two shows will be in-house productions from Yahoo Art galleries, others developed along with companies including Electus/Principato-Youthful Entertainment, FishBowl Worldwide Media, Prime Content and Warrior Poets. Inside a press briefing in NY Tuesday morning, Mickie Rosen, senior V . p . of Yahoo Media Network, presented the choice just like a slate, much like broadcast systems. She mentioned entrepreneurs manage to buy within the slate of shows. ''Original programming happens when we make our mark and accelerate our brand building,'' she mentioned.The completely new options include ''Reluctantly Healthy'' with Judy Greer (''The Descendants,'' ''Arrested Development'') about living healthy away from home, ''Let's Discuss Love'' with Niecy Nash of ''Reno 911'' and ''The Failure Club,'' situated by Morgan Spurlock (''Supersize Me''), about implementing the worry of failure to change your existence.In ''Your Pals Will not Ever Believe You'' with Ryan Rottman (Nickelodeon's ''Gigantic''), brief moments of random celebrity interaction are adopted hidden cameras and targets make an effort to convince their pals what just happened. ''Ultimate Proposal'' shows host Cameron Mathison (''All The Children,'' ''Good Morning America'') together with a team of experts helping males supply the ultimate marriage proposal. ''omg! NOW'' can be a celebrity fest with host Kristen Aldridge. ''Blue Ribbon Hunter,'' with food author Allison Fishman, offers a mixture of local flavor and cooking instruction at food festivals across America. And celebrity chef Fabio Viviani hosts their very own cooking program ''CHOW CIAO!'' ''This is next generation television, available anytime, anywhere, with something for everyone,'' Rosen mentioned.Despite turmoil inside the executive suite and constant gossips it's up available, Yahoo is clearly on the run. This Year's week, the business introduced a sweeping alliance with ABC News. Traders seem to love whatever they see. Yahoo shares were up in midday purchasing and selling Tuesday, beating the overall market. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com