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The American home of free and premium entertainment platform Roku is bringing ‘Eye Candy’, a sweet, new competition series based on the hit Japanese game show, ‘Sokkuri Sweets’, produced by Nippon TV, to The Roku Channel.
As per the company’s press release, the series put teams of celebrities and civilians together as they attempt to identify outrageous edible creations designed to look like everyday ordinary objects.
The show features, Grammy and Emmy nominated singer, songwriter, and actor, Josh Groban as host. Celebrity guests of the series include Jamie Chung, Bryan Greenberg, Michelle Buteau, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Tiki Barber, Melissa Gorga, Caroline Manzo, Jeremy Jordan, Bridget Everett, Nico Tortorella, Aparna Nancherla, Nina Agdal, and Michael Ian Black.
The series is executive produce by Jimmy Fox, Linda Lea, Soichiro Shimada and Tom Miyauchi (Nippon TV), Chrissy Teigen, and Luke Dillon (3 Arts Entertainment); co-executive produced by Stephanie Valentin, Amy Stanford, and Charlie Van Vleet; and produced by Main Event Media, an All3Media America company, Huntley Productions and Good Egg Entertainment.
For unversed, ‘Eye Candy’ is among more than a dozen of Roku Original programs to premiere on The Roku Channel for the first time. The premiere date for all 10 episodes will be announced later.
‘Eye Candy’ Host, Josh Groban: “I first saw this show in Japan when it was called Sokkuri Sweets and was obsessed with how fun and silly it was. To be the ringmaster of such insanity is a dream. Bon Appetit.”
Roku’s Head of Alternative Programming, Brian Tannenbaum: “‘Eye Candy’ is pop-culture at its finest. We’ve tapped into a viral phenomenon, putting viewers on a wild ride full of colorful, confectionary concoctions and inviting them to figure out, is it real or is it cake? For makers everywhere, there’s no sweeter binge than ‘Eye Candy.’”
Tom Miyauchi, Head of Formats, International Business Development, Nippon TV: “The sweet, fun sensation of ‘Sokkuri Sweets’ took Japan by storm with stellar ratings on Nippon TV networks. ‘Eye Candy’ is produced sweeter and more hilarious than ever, and it will be a tasteful addition to Roku Original programs.”
