Skins to be remade in America by MTV – Sex, drugs and rock’n'roll

MTV has just announced that it will create it’s very own version of Skins, the action will happen in Baltimore, Maryland; and will “preserve the authenticity” of the UK version (that means all the same drug taking, drinking, swearing and sex).

The plan is to employ young writers and teenagers, similarly to what’s happening in the UK. The series will be led and produced by Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain through their independent production company, Stormdog.

“Skins is one of those rare shows that cuts through to its core audience with unusually authentic stories due to the unique writing and casting process that Bryan pioneered,” said Liz Gateley, senior vice president of MTV series development.

“Having personally pursued the UK project for almost two years, I am beyond thrilled to bring it to MTV in the US. We intend to preserve the authenticity of the British version and are excited to collaborate with the original team to develop stories that will speak to American youth.”

Pattinson added: “We are delighted to be making Skins for the US and in particular, for MTV who have embraced the show and its ambitions and unusual production process. We are looking forward to talking to teenagers across the US and making a show that reflects their lives in every aspect.”

The deal was brokered by Greg Lipstone, of management agency ICM, which represents Company Pictures and All3Media.

Via skinsis.com

Site update

Hey guys,

Just to keep you updated, Hayley and I are both very busy at the moment HOWEVER I am working (when I can) on a completely new version of Skins Nation which is based around you the fans being actively involved in the site and having more control aside from just posting comments.

I’m also undergoing the *painfully* slow process of going through over 2700 posts on the site and updating each post with upto date tags and properly categorising it all so that news articles, pictures, videos, etc are all much easier to find.

Like I said this is a very slow process however I’m doing my very best to get it done by the end of September with a complete site re-launch ready for the start of the Skins series 4 promo campaign to begin.

Alex and Hayley

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Be an extra in Skins series 4

Skins 4 is filming right now and we need a crowd of 300 people for the opening scenes of the first episode. It’s a blinder of an opening sequence but we can’t tell you all about it here, though there may be some dancing involved.

How will it work?
The day in question will be long so pay attention:

The filming is in Bristol. Skins 4 will be able to provide transport for some of you from London, so decide whether it’s easier for you to get to London and we’ll transport you by coach to Bristol or if you can get to Bristol under your own steam.

Coaches will depart from west London around 8am on Monday 24th August and leave Bristol later that day around midnight back to London. If you are chosen to join us, full details (such as what to wear and where to meet in Bristol or London) will be provided by Company Pictures when you are contacted. You will also be able to contact the production company if you have any concerns.

Filming will take place on Monday 24th August 2009 between midday and midnight. Please note that you must be between the ages of 18 and 21 at the time of applying.

It will be a long day and hard work but loads of fun as well. The Skins production team work a 12 hour day which you will need to commit to as well. Although you will not be paid for the day you will of course be fed and watered all day, plus, you may even spot yourself on Skins, which in itself is priceless.

How do I get involved?
To submit your details, copy and paste the following fields below into an email, and send to skins4extras@gmail.com
Your Name
Your Mobile phone number
Your Address
Your Email addresses
Your Age (Must be 18 – 21)

Please state if you have any medical condition – for example you are epileptic or asthmatic – that we may need to take into consideration when filming you. There is a possibility that the filming may include flashing lights.

You will need to attach a full length picture of yourself.

The title of your email needs to be either BRISTOL if you can make your own way to Bristol, or LONDON if you need transport from London to Bristol, or LONDON OR BRISTOL if either is an option for you.

Just say no, kids
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on the coaches or on set.

Please help us
As you will be in the opening scene, it’s really important that you don’t give anything away before the show airs, as skins 4 is shrouded in secrecy and we want to make sure the opening scene is really special.