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'''Bunim/Murray Productions''' is an entertainment production company based out of ], and is considered a pioneer in the ] genre. It is best known for '']'', '']'' and '']''. ] and ] co-founded Bunim/Murray after agent Mark Itkin of the ] put the two together to develop a scripted ] for ]. When that was too expensive, they decided to try an unscripted soap and ''The Real World'' was born. "We knew within 20 minutes of shooting that we had a show," Bunim said.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Albiniak |first1=Paige |title=Real World Creator Bunim Dies at 57 |url=https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/real-world-creator-bunim-dies-57-101968 |website=www.broadcastingcable.com |date=2 February 2004 |access-date=24 July 2018 |language=en-us}}</ref> The company has expanded into ], managing the ]/] band ]. In March 2010, the company was acquired by Banijay Entertainment (former name of ]).<ref>{{cite news | newspaper = ] | title = Bunim-Murray acquired by Banijay; 'Real World' producer bought out by French co.| first = Michael | last = Schneider | date = 25 March 2010 | access-date = 10 Jun 2010 | url =https://variety.com/article/VR1118016928.html }}</ref> |
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'''Bunim/Murray Productions''' is an entertainment production company based out of ], and is considered a pioneer in the ] genre. It is best known for '']'', '']'' and '']''. ] and ] co-founded Bunim/Murray after agent Mark Itkin of the ] put the two together to develop a scripted ] for ]. When that was too expensive, they decided to try an unscripted soap and ''The Real World'' was born. "We knew within 20 minutes of shooting that we had a show," Bunim said.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Albiniak |first1=Paige |title=Real World Creator Bunim Dies at 57 |url=https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/real-world-creator-bunim-dies-57-101968 |website=www.broadcastingcable.com |date=2 February 2004 |access-date=24 July 2018 |language=en-us}}</ref> The company has expanded into ], managing the ]/] band ]. In March 2010, the company was acquired by Banijay Entertainment (former name of ]).<ref>{{cite news | newspaper = ] | title = Bunim-Murray acquired by Banijay; 'Real World' producer bought out by French co.| first = Michael | last = Schneider | date = 25 March 2010 | access-date = 10 Jun 2010 | url =https://variety.com/article/VR1118016928.html }}</ref> |
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The company's initial success was on the creation of '']''. Attempts at scripted series, including ''Jam Bay'', a show that would have co-produced with Universal Television for ABC, never went past the pilot stage.<ref>{{Cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=1995-05-01|title=U TV stays committed to drama|url=https://variety.com/1995/film/features/u-tv-stays-committed-to-drama-99127289/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> On June 28, 1999, the company attempted to enter into the syndication business, by planning on to partner with ] to launch a reality strip ''Love Hurts''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Schlosser|first=Joe|date=1999-06-28|title=The skinny on syndie|page=6|work=]|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Archive-BC-IDX/99-OCR/BC-1999-06-28-OCR-Page-0006.pdf|access-date=2021-12-22}}</ref> In 2001, Bunim/Murray partnered with Artists Television Group, on the unaired WB television show ''Lost in the USA'', but it was cancelled and it was hit with a $1 million lawsuit.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Shprintz|first1=Janet|last2=Schneider|first2=Michael|date=2001-09-30|title=WB sues Ovitz's ATG over 'Lost' $1 million|url=https://variety.com/2001/biz/news/wb-sues-ovitz-s-atg-over-lost-1-million-1117853361/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> On December 16, 2002, the company announced that they would partner with film studio New Line Cinema on the company's only theatrical project, '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Michael|date=2002-12-17|title=New Line takes a 'Break'|url=https://variety.com/2002/film/markets-festivals/new-line-takes-a-break-1117877536/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The company's initial success was on the creation of '']''. Attempts at scripted series, including ''Jam Bay'', a show that would have co-produced with Universal Television for ABC, never went past the pilot stage.<ref>{{Cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=1995-05-01|title=U TV stays committed to drama|url=https://variety.com/1995/film/features/u-tv-stays-committed-to-drama-99127289/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> On June 28, 1999, the company attempted to enter into the syndication business, by planning on to partner with ] to launch a reality strip ''Love Hurts''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Schlosser|first=Joe|date=1999-06-28|title=The skinny on syndie|page=6|work=]|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Archive-BC-IDX/99-OCR/BC-1999-06-28-OCR-Page-0006.pdf|access-date=2021-12-22}}</ref> In 2001, Bunim/Murray partnered with Artists Television Group, on the unaired WB television show ''Lost in the USA'', but it was cancelled and it was hit with a $1 million lawsuit.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Shprintz|first1=Janet|last2=Schneider|first2=Michael|date=2001-09-30|title=WB sues Ovitz's ATG over 'Lost' $1 million|url=https://variety.com/2001/biz/news/wb-sues-ovitz-s-atg-over-lost-1-million-1117853361/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> On December 16, 2002, the company announced that they would partner with film studio New Line Cinema on the company's only theatrical project, '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Michael|date=2002-12-17|title=New Line takes a 'Break'|url=https://variety.com/2002/film/markets-festivals/new-line-takes-a-break-1117877536/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Sexual assault controversy== |
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In October 2011, two years after '']'' aired, contestant ] filed a lawsuit against fellow contestants ] and Evan Starkman, ], and Bunim/Murray Productions, claiming that she was sexually assaulted during filming. Cooley claimed in the lawsuit that Santucci and Starkman inserted a toothbrush into her vaginal canal while she was passed out from heavy drinking, and stated that she was subjected to an environment in which degrading and harassing behavior was directed at female contestants, including bathing suits stripped off their bodies. A representative for Bunim/Murray said that "after a thorough investigation, we have found Tonya Cooley’s claims to be completely baseless."<ref>{{cite web |last=McKay |first=Hollie |title=Tonya Cooley 'Confused and Frightened' After Alleged Sexual Assault on MTV Show, Source Says |url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/11/04/tonya-cooley-confused-and-frightened-after-alleged-sexual-assault-on-mtv-show/ |publisher=] |date=November 4, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> Cooley also alleged that the show's producers encouraged and rewarded such behavior, and that when she raised concerns she was told to "just deal with it." A representative for ] blamed Cooley for the alleged assault against her, stating in court that "in addition to failing to avail herself of VMN's policies and complaint procedures, Plaintiff failed to avoid the injuries of which she complains. For example, while she was a contestant on ''The Ruins'', Plaintiff was frequently intoxicated (to an extent far greater than other contestants), rowdy, combative, flirtatious and on multiple occasions intentionally exposed her bare breasts and genitalia to other contestants." The lawsuit was settled out of court one year later.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Gardner |first=Eriq |title=MTV Settles Lawsuit With 'Real World' Cast Member Who Alleged Rape (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/real-world-rape-mtv-tanya-382809 |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 24, 2012 |access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> |
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In October 2011, two years after '']'' aired, contestant ] filed a lawsuit against fellow contestants ] and Evan Starkman, ], and Bunim/Murray Productions, claiming that she was sexually assaulted during filming. Cooley claimed in the lawsuit that Santucci and Starkman inserted a toothbrush into her vaginal canal while she was passed out from heavy drinking, and stated that she was subjected to an environment in which degrading and harassing behavior was directed at female contestants, including bathing suits stripped off their bodies. A representative for Bunim/Murray said that "after a thorough investigation, we have found Tonya Cooley’s claims to be completely baseless."<ref>{{cite web |last=McKay |first=Hollie |title=Tonya Cooley 'Confused and Frightened' After Alleged Sexual Assault on MTV Show, Source Says |url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/11/04/tonya-cooley-confused-and-frightened-after-alleged-sexual-assault-on-mtv-show/ |publisher=] |date=November 4, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> Cooley also alleged that the show's producers encouraged and rewarded such behavior, and that when she raised concerns she was told to "just deal with it." A representative for ] blamed Cooley for the alleged assault against her, stating in court that "in addition to failing to avail herself of VMN's policies and complaint procedures, Plaintiff failed to avoid the injuries of which she complains. For example, while she was a contestant on ''The Ruins'', Plaintiff was frequently intoxicated (to an extent far greater than other contestants), rowdy, combative, flirtatious and on multiple occasions intentionally exposed her bare breasts and genitalia to other contestants." The lawsuit was settled out of court one year later.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Gardner |first=Eriq |title=MTV Settles Lawsuit With 'Real World' Cast Member Who Alleged Rape (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/real-world-rape-mtv-tanya-382809 |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 24, 2012 |access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> |
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