Seven New Original Programs Coming to HGTV in 2012

Seven New Original Programs Coming to HGTV in 2012

Network to Highlight Additional Series During Upfront Presentations

NEW YORK, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of its first Upfront presentation in Boston, HGTV announced that it has added seven new original series to its 2012 programming lineup, including Mom Caves featuring Beth Stern, aka Mrs. Howard Stern, and Design Star All Stars which pits former HGTVDesign Star runners-up against each other for a chance to win $25,000 and a guest appearance on an HGTV show.In another new series, national sports figures will become part of the real estate action in Scoring the Deal. And for those who never tire of seeing how others live, the network's newest entertaining options include Million Dollar Rooms, and House Hunters: Where Are They Now?(w.t.).

"Our continued success with the House Hunters and Selling New York franchises reinforces the universal appeal of programs that provide a look at how other people live," said Kathleen Finch, General Manager, HGTV. "With the addition of series such as Million Dollar Rooms, Living Abroad and Scoring the Deal in 2012, we're giving our viewers exactly what they want -- more extraordinary access into the world's most spectacular homes."

Here is a closer look at HGTV's upcoming series:

Design Makeover

-- Mom CavesPremieres: Saturday, May 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PTIn the new series
Mom Caves, Beth Stern, host and owner of her own two mom caves, will
incorporate cutting-edge design, fun and glamour into ultimate spaces
for moms. Beth, who finds inspiration in such spectacular mom caves as
Dina Manzo's New Jersey closet, always creates the ideal sanctuary for a
lucky mom. Whether it's a dressing room where mom can get ready for a
big night out, or a place where she can kick back and relax with family
and friends, a new mom cave is the perfect haven.
Competitions

-- Design Star All StarsPremieres: Tuesday, July 31 at 9 p.m. ET/PTIt's not
often that you get a second chance to win first place, but that's
exactly what happens on Design Star All Stars. Six former Design Star
runners-up compete for an appearance on an HGTV show and $25,000 in
cash!
Real Estate and/or Renovation

-- Buying and Selling (w.t.)Premieres: September 2012Join the Property
Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott for Buying and Selling (w.t.), an
all-new series where the brothers help homeowners take their next step
up the property ladder. Each episode features two pivotal real estate
moments that involve selling one home and buying another. As Jonathan
readies a family's current home for a successful sale, Drew hunts down
the best options for their next property. As Drew oversees the real
estate transactions, Jonathan's renovations turn the family's new place
into the home of their dreams.

-- Scoring the DealPremieres: October 2012For over a decade, Jason Abrams
has been the Jerry Maguire of real estate, responsible for buying and
selling homes worth millions of dollars for pro-athletes. Jason's life
provides a behind-the-scenes look into the intense world of pro-sports
real estate. A dedicated, 24/7 working machine, Jason is equal parts
real estate agent, concierge and tour guide as well as marriage and
credit counselor.
You Know You Want to Look

-- Million Dollar RoomsPremieres: Tuesday, April 24 at 8:30 p.m.
ET/PTMillion Dollar Rooms features the very best in high-end design and
luxury living around the globe. Host Carter Oosterhouse gives viewers a
look inside the most spectacular, one-of-a-kind multi-million dollar
spaces. Money is no object when it comes to these exclusive and
expensive homes including one with a full sized train and petting zoo in
the backyard and a San Francisco home that features a night club inside
the estate.

-- House Hunters: Where Are They Now? (w.t.)Premieres: October 2012Ever
wonder what happens after house hunters select a home and the show
credits roll? From incredible renovations, to new additions, to total
rebuilds, follow along as we check in on memorable House Hunters
families to see what happened after they found the perfect (or not so
perfect) place!

-- Living AbroadPremieres: TBD 2012Living Abroad picks up where House
Hunters International leaves off, uncovering what it really takes for
Americans to make the move and adjust to everyday life in another
country. Host Chi-Lan Lieu reveals how others have tackled living
abroad--from deciding to buy or rent a house and finding adequate
kitchen appliances, to finding good schools and overcoming the language
barrier.
*All dates and times subject to change.

About HGTV

HGTV is America's leading home and lifestyle brand. It features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 99 million U.S. households and the HGTV website, HGTV.com (http://www.hgtv.com), the nation's leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of 4 million unique visitors per month. In addition, HGTV's brand offerings include the HGTV HOMEconsumerproducts line that features exclusive collections of paint, flooring, soft goods and other home-oriented products as well as HGTV Magazine, a new home and lifestyle publication published in partnership with Hearst Magazines.

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