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. Authentic produces about 200 hours of programming a year. Endemol has been the majority owner of Authentic Entertainment since 2010.

History

Authentic Entertainment was founded in 2000 by Lauren Lexton and Tom Rogan, who were familiar with each other in their work as freelance reality production staffers. In 2010-08-10, Endemol B.V. announced the acquisition of a majority share of Authentic Entertainment Inc. by Endemol North America, with unverified reports claiming the deal worth US$60–70 million.

Marketing

Authentic is represented by the Creative Artists Agency.

Awards

Authentic has been named to '' Realscreen'' magazine's "Global 100" list for six consecutive years, starting in 2007, and continuing in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Four of their shows' episodes have received CINE Golden Eagle awards: ''Ace of Cakes'', ''Toddles & Tiaras'', and ''The Best Thing I Ever Ate'' in 2010, and ''Flipping Out'' in 2008.

Productions

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* Auction Kings *

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* The Best Thing I Ever Ate * Flipping Out * Knife Fight * Vacation Home Search * Christmas Show *

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References

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* * {{Endemol Shine Group Endemol Banijay Television companies of the United States Companies based in Los Angeles County, California Mass media companies established in 2000