Celebrity Deathmatch (1998)
The cult claymation series where pop culture icons settle their differences the only way that truly matters — in a wrestling ring, to the death.
Celebrity Deathmatch - Series Information
- Original Title: Celebrity Deathmatch
- First Air Year: 1998
- Last Air Year: 2007
- Created by: Eric Fogel
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (26 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 95
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 14, 1998 (United States - TV-14)
- Networks: MTV2, MTV
- Production Companies: TakToon Enterprise, Cuppa Coffee Studios, MTV Animation
- Production Countries: United States of America
Celebrity Deathmatch - Plot
Celebrity Deathmatch is a claymation television show that depicts celebrities against each other in a wrestling ring, almost always ending in the loser's gruesome death. It was known for its excessive amount of blood used in every match and exaggerated physical injuries. The series was created by Eric Fogel; with the pilots airing on MTV on January 1 & 25 1998. The initial series ran from May 14, 1998 to October 20, 2002, and lasted for a 75-episode run. There was one special that did not contribute to the final episode total, entitled "Celebrity Deathmatch Hits Germany", which aired on June 21, 2001. Professional wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin gave voice to his animated form as the guest commentator. Early in 2003, a film based on the series was announced by MTV to be in the making, but the project was canceled by the end of that year. In 2005, MTV2 announced the revival of the show as part of their "Sic 'Em Friday" programming block. Originally set to return in November 2005, the premiere was pushed back to June 10, 2006 as part of a new "Sic'emation" block with two other animated shows, Where My Dogs At and The Adventures of Chico and Guapo. The show's fifth season was produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios and the premiere drew over 2.5 million viewers, becoming MTV2's highest rated season premiere ever.
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Celebrity Deathmatch - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Eric Fogel
Main Cast
- Chris Edgerly
- Maurice Schlafer
- Len Maxwell
- Debbie Matenopoulos
- Stephanie Courtney
- David Wills
- Scott Rayow
- Mills Lane
- Joan Marie Laurer
- Mike Judge
Celebrity Deathmatch - FAQs
Where can you stream Celebrity Deathmatch today?
Celebrity Deathmatch is available to stream on Paramount Plus (all tiers), fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV. It can also be purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store, or watched for free through Spectrum On Demand.
What is Celebrity Deathmatch about?
Celebrity Deathmatch is a claymation comedy series that pits famous celebrities against each other in a wrestling ring, with matches almost always ending in the loser's over-the-top, gory death. The show is famous for its outrageous violence, buckets of blood, and sharp satirical humor targeting pop culture icons.
Did Celebrity Deathmatch ever get revived after cancellation?
It did. After the original run ended in 2002, MTV2 brought the show back in 2006 as part of its "Sic'emation" programming block. The revival premiere drew over 2.5 million viewers, making it MTV2's highest-rated season premiere ever at the time.
Was a Celebrity Deathmatch movie ever made?
A film adaptation was announced by MTV in early 2003, riding the wave of the show's cult popularity. However, the project never made it into production and was quietly cancelled by the end of that same year, leaving fans without the big-screen bloodbath they had anticipated.
How many seasons and episodes does Celebrity Deathmatch have?
Celebrity Deathmatch ran for 6 seasons and 95 episodes in total. The original run spanned Seasons 1 through 4 on MTV, while Seasons 5 and 6 were produced for MTV2 as part of the 2006 revival. There are also 4 bonus specials collected under Season 0.
Who created Celebrity Deathmatch and when did it premiere?
Eric Fogel created Celebrity Deathmatch. Pilot episodes aired on MTV on January 1 and 25, 1998, with the official series premiere following on May 14, 1998. Fogel's concept of claymation celebrities fighting to the death quickly became one of MTV's most distinctive and talked-about animated properties.
What is the content rating for Celebrity Deathmatch?
Celebrity Deathmatch carries a TV-14 rating, reflecting its mature comedic content, graphic cartoon violence, and adult humor. Despite the clay animation format, the show's over-the-top gore and satirical edge made it firmly unsuitable for younger audiences.
What shows are similar to Celebrity Deathmatch?
If you enjoy Celebrity Deathmatch's irreverent humor, shows like Punk'd, Extras, and Conan offer sharp celebrity-focused comedy. For animated adult comedy with a similar anarchic spirit, Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head, Close Enough, and Kite Man: Hell Yeah! are well worth exploring.
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