Prometheus Entertainment is an American

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, specializing in documentary,

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, and non-fiction television programming and specials.

History

Prometheus Entertainment was formed in March 1999 by

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. It was housed at Fox Television Studios and was originally slated to produce scripted entertainment for Fox, focused on documentaries and non-fiction. In 2002, Prometheus Entertainment developed a revival of '' Playboy After Dark''. In 2008, it signed a deal with the

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to produce 23 hours' worth of new shows. Their documentary '' Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed'' was nominated for three

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Programs

*''

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'', 2020–present *'' The UnXplained'', 2019–present *'' The Curse of Civil War Gold'', 2018–2019 *''

The Tesla Files ''The Tesla Files'' is a dramatized documentary series, broadcast in 2018 on the History Channel, based on mysteries surrounding the legacy of inventor Nikola Tesla. Overview A team investigates mysteries involving the work of Nikola Tesla. Shor ...

'', 2018 * '' In Search of Aliens'', 2014 * '' The Curse of Oak Island'', 2014–present * '' Kendra on Top'', 2012-2017 * '' America's Book of Secrets'', 2012–2014 * '' Food Paradise'', 2008–2012 * '' Kendra'', 2009–2011 * '' Holly's World'', 2009–2011 * ''

Ancient Aliens ''Ancient Aliens'' is an American television series that explores the pseudohistorical and pseudoarchaeological ancient astronauts hypothesis, past human- extraterrestrial contact, UFOs, government conspiracies and related pseudoscientific t ...

'', 2009–present * ''

The Face Is Familiar ''The Face Is Familiar'' is an American game show which aired in color on CBS as a summer replacement show from May 7 to September 3, 1966. The show was hosted by Jack Whitaker and featured celebrity guests including Bob Crane, Dick Van Patten, ...

'', 2009 * '' Bridget's Sexiest Beaches'', 2009 * '' The Telling'', 2009 * '' Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman'', 2006 * ''

Star Wars Tech ''Star Wars Tech'' is a 2007 forty-six-minute television documentary about the science and technology of ''Star Wars'' including droids (robots) and other major aspects. The documentary was included in the special features in the Blu-ray release ...

'', 2007 * '' High Maintenance 90210'', 2007 * '' Hollywood Science'', 2006 * '' The Girls Next Door'', 2005–2010 * ''

Medical Investigation ''Medical Investigation'' is an American medical drama television series that began September 9, 2004, on NBC. It ran for 20 one-hour episodes before its cancellation on March 25, 2005. The series was co-produced by Paramount Network Television ...

'', 2004–2005 * '' History vs. Hollywood'', 2000

TV films

* '' Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed'', 2007 * '' Empire of Dreams'', 2004

References

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* {{Authority control Mass media companies established in 1999 Television production companies of the United States Companies based in Los Angeles American companies established in 1999