Mark Burnett's Space Competition Series Lands at NBC
More than a decade after first developing a space series at NBC, the "Voice" producer partners with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic to have contestants vie for a seat on the pricey fleet.
NBC is placing yet another bet on The Voice producer Mark Burnett.
Following Voice's monstrous ratings and an unprecedented Emmy win, the network has ordered Space Race from the producer's One Three Media. The competition will feature everyday people vying for a trip on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, the commercial spaceline from Sir Richard Branson.
Read the full story in The Hollywood Reporter.