Babewatch is a satirical term sometimes used in connection with the series, which has been used by the humor magazine Mad and by television commentators. [29] The term was also used for a series of pornographic films released between 1994 and 1999 in list of feature film series with 11 to 20 entries. United Kingdom: Seasons 1–6 have been released by Network. In 2017, to coincide with the release of the feature film adaptation, Network released a DVD entitled Best of Baywatch which includes the two-part episodes "Nightmare Bay" and "River of No Return".

The biggest watch event of the year, Watches and Wonders 2023, is here and we couldn’t be more in love with the new TUDOR releases.In 2018, FremantleMedia International, working with Warner Bros and Illuminate, "remastered" Baywatch from its original 35 mm film to HDTV, and redistributed the series to broadcasters. [16] Filming [ edit ] The idea of Baywatch came about when Gregory Bonann, the creator of the show, was on duty as a lifeguard and saved two children of an MTM studio employee named Stu Erwin. [7] Gregory originally called the show Aquatic Corps for Emergency Service (ACES), but later changed it to "Baywatch", the name of rescue boats that patrolled Santa Monica Bay. [7] The Baywatch logo was created by Bonann's lifeguard friend John Johnson. [7] Ilfenesh Hadera joins Baywatch cast as Dwayne Johnson's love interest | EW.com". www.ew.com . Retrieved 2016-01-21. White, Peter (August 6, 2018). "FremantleMedia Eyes 'Baywatch' Reboot After Remastering 35MM Print Into HD". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 3, 2023. In October 2014, it was announced that Paramount was moving forward with its big-screen adaptation of Baywatch and has loosely attached Dwayne Johnson to the project. The studio also hired Justin Malen to rewrite and attached the comedy writing team of Sean Anders and John Morris to direct. [35] [36]

In 1999, with production costs rising in Los Angeles, and the syndication market shrinking, the producers sought to move the production elsewhere. They filmed a pilot and announced plans to title the show Baywatch: Down Under. However, strong local opposition from residents of Avalon Beach, New South Wales eventually led to Pittwater Council, the local government area of which Avalon was part of, to permanently ban future production. [18] [19] As an alternative to Australia, Hawaii offered the producers large financial incentives to move the show to the islands, instead, and in season 10, Baywatch: Hawaii was launched. [ citation needed] It spawned a spin-off series, Baywatch Nights, which aired for two seasons from 1995 to 1997, and a 2017 feature film adaptation.

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Engle, Erika (February 11, 2001). " 'Baywatch' calls it quits in Hawaii". Pacific Business News. Archived from the original on 2003-09-09 . Retrieved July 8, 2021. Paramount Moves Forward With 'Baywatch' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 2 October 2014 . Retrieved 2016-01-21. Zac Efron & The 'Baywatch' Cast Explain Why The Iconic Slow-Mo Run Isn't As Glamorous As It Looks". Bustle . Retrieved 2020-08-31. I Love 1990". I Love the 1990s. Series 1. Episode 1. August 18, 2001. 27:04 minutes in. BBC. BBC Two . Retrieved September 28, 2019. Gritten, David (November 20, 1996). "Baywatch Has a Cow, Man, London Style". The Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2010-10-15.

Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 9, 2015). "Bevy Of Actresses Test For 'Baywatch' Lead; Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron Star". Deadline. The audience was 65 percent female, [7] [14] with its number one audience being women aged 18 to 34. Speaking in 2001, Schwartz explained that, after doing focus groups on Baywatch for about five years, they learned that the show appealed to this demographic because "most of [its] lead characters were strong, independent women who were heroic, who were saving lives, who were equal to men". [15]Daniel, Welsh (August 18, 2015). "Kelly Brook For 'Baywatch' Film Role? Star Tipped To Join Zac Efron And Dwayne Johnson". Huffington Post. Herbert, Steven (December 25, 1990). "Baywatch: A New Wave of Popularity Overseas". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2010-10-15. Flint, Joe (January 1, 1995). "Eye Catchers Topping Casters' Lists". Variety . Retrieved June 3, 2023. All American Television is still casting "Baywatch" spin-off "Baywatch Nights"... News for Baywatch". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-13 . Retrieved 2016-01-21.