BASE Productions is a

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founded in 1992 by John Brenkus and Mickey Stern. As a producer of reality, documentary, and unscripted infotainment programming, BASE Productions uses a trademark motion-capture and CGI technology. The company has produced programming for a variety of channels, such as A&E,

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. BASE Productions is located in Los Angeles and Washington DC.

Chief executive officers

John Brenkus serves as the co-CEO, as well as the host of ''

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''. During the early years of his career, Brenkus produced numerous short films and music video projects before launching full-time into film and television writing, production and direction. John Brenkus is based in

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. Mickey Stern is the co-CEO and also headlines the business, legal and financial aspects of BASE Productions. He is based in

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John Davis is the Executive Vice President working closely with Brenkus and Stern headlining the business, legal, financial and creative aspects of BASE Productions. He is based in

. Robert Curran is the Executive Vice President of Development and is responsible for creative development and production management, and serves as Executive Producer on many BASE Productions projects.

Productions

TV series

* ''Fact or Faked'' (2012), Reality, SyFy * ''Stunt Busters'' (2011), Reality,

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* '' Car Warriors'' (2011 - 2012), Reality, Speed * ''Car Science (2011)'', Reality, Speed * ''Last American Cowboy'' (2010) Reality,

* ''I, Predator'' (2011) Reality, Animal Planet * ''Jesse James Is a Dead Man'' (2009) Reality,

, starring television personality

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, premiered on May 31, 2009 on

to the most viewers and highest rating for an unscripted series premiere among the 18-49 male demographic. In the finale of the first season, Jesse James sets the land speed record for a hydrogen powered vehicle. * ''Strong Men'' (2009-current) Reality,

* ''

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'' (2008- current) Reality, A&E * '' Human Wrecking Balls'' (2008-2010) Reality, G4 * '' Known Universe'' (2008-2011) Reality, National Geographic Channel * ''

'' (2007 - 2017) Reality,

, tests such theories and practices as female versus male

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. The show ran for two seasons on

before being picked up by

in January 2010. * ''

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'' (2006 - 2010) Reality, National Geographic Channel * ''

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'' (2013-2014) Paranormal, SyFy

References

External links

Los Angeles Times
Kevin Love looks to go the distance on FSN's Sport Science

'Sport Science' host takes great pains for 'good TV'
Tampa Bay Online
'Sport Science': Skull Breaks Like a Coconut
Tulsa World
Bring the Pain: TV Host Dives into The Brutal Force of Pro Sports

FSN to Sport more 'Science'

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