Bravo Adds 8 New Series To Development Slate

Includes one scripted series; join last week's 11 pick-ups

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 4/6/2011 3:11:09 PM

One week after its upfront event, Bravo has announced an additional eight new series in development, including one scripted project

The scripted series, Face Down, from Lionsgate, follows a make-up artist as he works with politicians, stars and socialites while dealing with his ex-wife, eccentric parents and a nervous breakdown.

The unscripted projects are The Annabel Tollman Project, a look at the life of the former Interview magazine fashion director turned fashion journalist/celebrity stylist; Gallery Girls, a docu-series about six 20-something women who work in New York City art galleries; Jason of Beverly Hills, about custom jeweler to the stars Jason Arasheben; The Kristoffer Winter Project, about a multimillion dollar house flipper; Women of Wall Street, following five women working in finance; The Wedding Planner, about a wedding planner with an unconventional style; and an untitled project about two men who own vintage couture boutiques.

"Our upcoming development slate builds on Bravo's commitment to develop a wide variety of programming that reflects the network's pop culture brand and showcases fascinating personalities who are experts at what they do," said Eli Lehrer, VP of development for Bravo. "Whether it's working in the high-end fashion industry or working on Wall Street, each of these shows portray exciting new characters and offer a glimpse into a world that will resonate with our audience."  

Bravo previously announced the pick-up of 11 new series at its upfront last Wednesday.