ManUp Game Show

A new Hot Girl Everyday for a week

2010-07-27T12:57:00.001-07:00

That's right starting Monday of next week as a celebration of ManUp going back into production, we are posting a retrospective of all the random hot girls we have featured over the last three years.

Here is just one to get you started. From Season One, meet Mandi:

Be sure to come back here all next week for candid shots from the old set of ManUp! featuring our lovely Random Hot Girls.

A random hot collection of Shots

2009-12-16T04:59:00.000-08:00

Here is the first of many Random Hot Girl pics taken on set at ManUp! the game show for guys.

There will be a new one in a few days. Keep a look out.

Random Hot Girl Tribute #1

A new Slide Show - From the making of ManUp!

2009-12-14T20:15:00.000-08:00

MAN Up! Do you wanna party ManUp! Style?

2009-12-13T14:59:00.000-08:00

Okay maniacs! Here it comes....the first, and for obvious reasons potentially the last ever, ManUp! invitational all-day, all-night extraveganza blow out! That's right we are taking on all-comers for a tournament of Men!

We will crown the first ever MANLIEST OF MEN award to the one outstanding guy who shows their prowess in trivia, a wide array of challenges that will crush some players, and an ability to charm the ladies....

We are turning this into a one-hour TV and web special that will be seen around the world (snicker).

Find out more today by emailing: mike@redfishentertainment.com

Get in the shame...GAME. I meant game.

The Way ManUP began.

2009-11-28T18:46:00.001-08:00

This is a true story (as best as I can embellish it).

It is a sunny, glorious Friday in July. I am in traffic on the way to Parry Sound for the weekend. I get a call from Tim Keenleyside at Fingerprint Communications - a Toronto-based creative agency that we had been having great fun working with on commercials. Tim said, "Denny and I have an idea for a TV show for guys." Denzil Wadds is Tim's partner at the firm. They are a dynamic duo to say the least. I bit. Tim says, "Okay...it's called MAN UP and it has guys competing against each other and demanding that they 'man-up'. for points and prizes."

I like the idea already. Then he put the icing on the cake by telling me that each episode would have a RANDOM HOT GIRL. I did not even ask why. I know why. Who cares why? We brainstormed the idea for a while and it just seemed like a good idea for a show.

I told him that I would call Don Gaudet at MenTV and see what he thinks of the idea at 30,000 feet. Tim laughed. We hung up. The phone was still warm so I called Don and ran it by him. He was game to see a pitch.

We pitched the show in person the following week. It added up to be a good idea for MenTV and we were in pre-production. Now...who to host this thing? I toyed with some ideas for about two weeks when I got up the guts to send an email to Humble Howard Glassman. He was getting things happening as the a host on the new EZ Rock Morning Show in Toronto. No way he would be interested, right?

Email to Howard:

"Hi Howard,

Mike Wixson here. I am not sure if you remember me. I worked at CFNY at the same time you did as the guy on the street. Hey, how would you like to host what I think is going to be the most ridiculous show ever? A game show for guys.

Just asking. The morning show sounds great.

Best regards,

Mike...."

His resonse:

"Hi Mike.

I'm in. Call me...."

We have a host...but more. Howard agreed to help create and write the show with Tim and I. As I recall, Howard and I spent most of that time deconstructing this nice show Tim had envisioned and devolved it into pandaemonium keeping the hilarity he desired. Now we had a show that appealed to the juvenile college humor the show thrives on today.

Within 9 weeks sets were build, crew was hired, lights were hung and our first 6 episodes were shot and in the can. Howard killed it and the writing was stellar comedy (for the mentally ill).

The show had legs. Three seasons later, we still kill ourselves laughing making the show.

I promise to post video of the next creative meeting so you can see how much fun it is.

Cheers. Tim and Denny. Thanks Howard. Nice show.

Watch ManUP! on MenTV at various times each week.

ManUp! about to launch, behind the scenes series.

2009-11-23T19:14:00.000-08:00

There tends to be a lot of frolic and frivolity on and off the set of Man Up! The show is a ball of laughs from the word go each time we shoot. It is like we have a substitute teacher for the day and recess is indoors due to inclement weather. A perfect storm for mischief.

Over the next couple of months we will be dribbling out bits and pieces from the making of Man Up! RedFish Studios in conjunction with MenTV, have produced 39 episodes of quality nonsense for men. It is sure to make you laugh. Now you can see the mayhem that is the making of Man Up!

Visit www.theredfish.ca to see the Best Of ManUp! from last season.

ManUp! Looking at a second job - an online version on the way!

2009-11-15T17:36:00.000-08:00

This season, the creative team and producers have been talking to sponsors about creating a version of ManUp! that would air specifically on the web. It would be free to watch and a little more over-the-top than even the televised version is.

"We will make the show available online to whomever wants to watch it. There will be more behind-the-scenes moments and stuff we simply cannot show on TV", says show executive producer, Mike Wixson.

Adding to the fun, will be a studio audience who can participate in the show and also join the cast and contestants for a regular ManUp! after party. This online series is intended to tour campuses starting in March of 2010.

The televised version of the show runs on MenTV coast-t-coast in Canada and is hosted by funny man, morning radio personality - Humble Howard Glassman.

There will be a formal announcement about the online ManUp! this coming Friday at 1pm. Look for the tweets or updates to this blog on Friday for more details.

ManUp! is getting attention in other places

2009-11-12T05:04:00.001-08:00

This morning we received word that the world is starting to notice our little chaotic mess of a game show, ManUp! It seems the world IS ready for a game show that makes men of the men and gawks uncontrollably at the women. As new countries come on line we will keep you informed so you can watch in Bora Bora, Des Moines, or wherever you holed up right now avoiding authorities.

Today, Canada, tomorrow....THE WORLD!!!!

Seven more to the finish line

2009-11-07T06:48:00.000-08:00

ManUp! in production with seven more episodes this weekend. Let the fun and launch gum chewing begin.

Prizes this week provided by:

Launch Gum

Gold4Cash.ca

and

Comtex Security

Lots to win and a great deal of fun to be had. Join us in studio.

Find out more - 416 593 8881, ext 22

That Random Hot Girl smells nice...

2009-11-04T09:34:00.000-08:00

This is some behind the scenes footage of

one of the challenges we played in the

last week of production of ManUp!

There are some challenges that are bad and then there

are some that stink to high-hell. Look at what is happening

in this scene.

Some touching pics from this season of ManUp!

2009-11-03T19:54:00.001-08:00

Over the next couple of weeks I will post more pics here

for cast, crew and contestants to peruse for shots of themselves

or to renew some of those Random Hot Girls for the ol' rolodex.

I think you know what we mean.

Enjoy.

ManUp! Air dates for the new season...

2009-11-03T07:16:00.000-08:00

Check out our new season of shows airing on MenTV.

ManUp! Season 2 begins airing this Saturday, November 7th at 11am.

Find out how you can get in on the fun as a contestant or a studio audience member.

416 593 8881 Rob's extension.

Man Up! Shoots this weekend.....Wanna come?

2009-11-03T05:44:00.000-08:00

That's right, we are back at it this weekend with all the fun and frivolity you have come to expect from Canada's brightest new game show. We would love to have you join us in studio. It is a great deal of fun and there are prizes galore for the studio audience. Find out more today by calling Rob Pagetto at 416 593 8881 or email me....mike@redfishentertainment.com to get your tickets booked for either Saturday or Sunday.

Our studios are in Toronto near QEW and Brown's Line. Get in on the only thing more fun than watching ManUp!....making ManUp!

See you there.

Random Hot Girl Auditions Happening for Next Season

2009-10-31T08:18:00.001-07:00

We are looking for new Random Hot Girls to appear on our show next season as well as to take part in some of the great parties and events that surround the show. It is great experience, you get a lot of attention on and off set with this gig. You even get some great parting-gifts for taking part. Send your pics and contact info to Rob@redfishentertainment.com or visit us at www.theredfish.ca for more information.

Yeah...try to figure out which gross stuff is which...

2009-10-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

Here is some rare behind the scenes footage of the producers trying to determine how we are going to remember which disgusting food/pet food product is which. I think those are either chicken fingers or fish sticks....hmmm.....you know where this is going.

Do you have an idea for a challenge on ManUp? rob@redfishentertainment.com

Watch The Season Finale of Man Up Season 2

2009-10-25T20:12:00.000-07:00

Right now at www.theredfish.ca, you will find the season finale of Man Up. The 13th obligatory episode where we patch together a ton of funny moments from the show.

Host Humble Howard takes you down memory lane with the highlights of ManUp.

Visit www.theredfish.ca to see the show in it's entirety along with an ever-updating slide show from behind the scenes in the ManUp studio.

Behind the scenes at ManUp! studio on game day.

2009-10-24T17:59:00.000-07:00

Real Popular ManUp! Video on YouTube

2009-10-24T04:32:00.000-07:00

This video seems to get a lot of attention on YouTube

Over 20,000 views now. Could it be the title? Hmmmm...

Humble Wan Kenobi! ManUp! host goes to party NOT in drag

2009-10-23T19:56:00.000-07:00

To the great relief of halloween party-goers, Humble Howard, host of ManUp! and former runway model was seen this evening dressed either as Obi Wan Kenobi or Ernest Hemmingway which as some noted was a nice change from the hotpants and heels he wore to the Christmas party last year.

Well done, Howard. Well done.

ManUp! is heading to see the world

2009-10-23T19:48:00.000-07:00

As we head into production of the last 7 episodes of ManUp! for the upcoming season, the show has it's sites set on seeing the world. Over the last week we have been working with our distributor and various broadcast partners around the world to extend the reach of this important, poignant program to new viewers.

Sure, we know that the English-speaking world will find the show a shock to the senses, but we figure if we have the ability to sub-title Howard, we can make it okay to those who can't understand what he is saying. Laugh Out Loud (there must be a shorter way to type that). Anyhoo: There you go. ManUP! is going global.

Look for updates about new markets.

Win a round of golf today!

2009-10-22T06:15:00.000-07:00

Send us a picture of you Manning Up and win a round of golf for you and three friends at one of Ontario's most stunning courses. No other rules. We will email you if you win to get you your prize. Send pics to mike@redfishentertainment.com to enter.

The Question Is...

2009-10-21T17:59:00.000-07:00

Which of the following are more important to any real MAN?

a) Free Beer

b) A day with the boys golfing

c) Free Beer

or....

d) Whatever your chick says once she has given the signal "Things are on tonight...."

Now you can win prizes right here on our blog!

2009-10-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

That's right. We are now entering a phase of greed and larceny to win over viewers and influence the political right. Here's the deal: We will be giving away rounds of golf, electronics, and even sports tickets to fans of the ManUp! Offical Blog.

Check back tomorrow for more details about how you can win some cool stuff.

How to become a Contestant on ManUP!

2009-10-20T05:02:00.000-07:00

Okay...you think you have what it takes to be a MAN? Are you ready to man up? Good. We want you as a contestant on ManUp! The Game Show for Guys. If you are over 18 and ready to play for keeps (or at least for fun) then send an email to our show producer, Rob - rob@redfishentertainment.com and he will send you details about how you can be on the show.

ManUp! Challenge from this week.

2009-10-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

That's right! We stay up to all hours of the night thinking this idiocy up. It really is a chore, but thanks to modern medicine it is made easier.

A moment with Random Hot Girl

2009-10-19T20:03:00.000-07:00

Wow! Humble...you must be incredibly tall.

Look how you tower over the contestant and Random Hot Girl!

Way to go, tough guy!

The Winner Has Been Chosen.

2009-10-19T19:59:00.000-07:00

In each episode there is careful attention paid to many, many things. Keeping track of the points is not our strong-suite. Nonetheless, here is a winner now! Humble Howard wraps another episode of ManUp! due to air on MENTV this winter. Luck you!

Producer Rob Gets Contestants ready...

2009-10-19T19:25:00.000-07:00

The ManUp! TV Show Blog Begins....

2009-10-19T18:42:00.000-07:00

Okay. There. We are set up. If you don't find our blog at manupcanada.com, we will rebroadcast here and post live from the floor of the show so you can see the stuff we can't put in the show.