day 149

octomom, coming to a tv near you. 

yep, you read that right. nadya suleman, the octomom (though i might not be able to use that name much longer now that nadya has started paperwork to trademark the media-given nickname), has inked a deal with european production company eyeworks, the forces behind such shows as the biggest loser and beauty and the geek, to create "documentary style" programming that will track the kids from now until they turn 18.  nadya wants everyone to know that this is not a reality show (even though it is).  i guess she's separating herself from that name because it won't be a weekly show - it will be a variety of specials shown sparingly throughout the year.  footage will be shot 6 times in a given calendar year so, according to nadya, the childrens' lives will not be invaded.  no word on whether the show will ever air in the states, though.  eyeworks is a uk-based company and will air any program overseas first, where they have set production deals. if the specials go over well, then nadya and eyeworks hope someone in the us is interested enough to purchase the rights. i say tlc? they seem to like multiple children-themed series.  

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