New Reality Series "Clean Break™" Presented by Schick Hydro® to Premiere June 13 on FUEL TV and Yahoo! Screen, Featuring Extreme Action Sports and Adventures

SHELTON, Conn., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Three adventure-seekers, a crew of legendary water sportsmen and 10 days of nonstop adventure will hit the airwaves Wednesday, June 13, 2012, with the premiere of "Clean Break™" Presented by Schick Hydro®. The TV and web series, airing simultaneously on FUEL TV and Yahoo! Screen, invites men to break free and test themselves physically and emotionally in Hawaii's most beautiful and remote locations, featuring adventures from spearfishing, skydiving and underwater rock running to zip-lining and diving with sharks.

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Produced by brand studio Content & Co™ in partnership with Schick Hydro, "Clean Break" explores a lifestyle of freedom, adventure and hydration through breathtaking footage. Viewers are invited to join in on the adventure by tuning to FUEL TV Wednesdays at 11pm ET/8pm PT or by viewing all 21 exclusive web series episodes on Yahoo! Screen. To get in on the "Clean Break" conversation, see even more engaging content and have the chance to win their own "Clean Break" experience in Hawaii along with other prizes, people can join Schick Hydro Experience on Facebook and Twitter.

"With 'Clean Break,' we wanted to push the boundaries of branded content by creating a highly entertaining series that epitomized the 'Clean Break' Hydro lifestyle," said Brad Harrison, senior group marketing director for Schick Hydro. "Whether guys are breaking free from a more ordinary life like the stars of this series, or looking to break free from a more ordinary shave, they can do it with Hydro and 'Clean Break.' We like to say Schick Hydro has the power to free your skin, and with this series, we're showing guys how to be even more free."

The story of "Clean Break" follows Luke Rodgers, Steven Helmkamp and Chase Penny as each man is plucked from his everyday life to explore the "Clean Break lifestyle," challenging himself to explore what it means to truly break free:

• Luke Rodgers, a lifelong athlete, MBA-holding bartender and brother of one of the NFL's MVP quarterbacks, joined "Clean Break" to put his athleticism to the test and find the confidence to pursue his dreams.
• Steven Helmkamp, an adventure-seeker stuck in a professional rut, sought to rekindle his motivation and find true happiness.
• Chase Penny, a Chicago native and stay-at-home dad, hoped for a second chance to live out his endless pursuit of adrenaline and to re-energize his outlook on life.

"'Clean Break' was created to document a period of real transformation in the lives of three 20-something men who, like so many people today, had begun to feel trapped in their everyday existence," said Stuart McLean, CEO of Content & Co. "The show provides a unique insight into this generation's need for a chance to break free. Viewers will be hooked as they watch the guys featured in 'Clean Break' spend an action-packed week living the intense lifestyle of elite Hawaiian watermen, gaining a fresh perspective on their own lives in the process."

Legendary watermen chip in along the way with lessons, tips and demonstrations to show the 'Clean Break' guys how to break free:

• Dave Kalama – pioneer of modern-day stand-up paddle surfing, featured in such iconic surf films as "Riding Giants" and "Step into Liquid."
• Bear Woznick – legendary tandem surfer and author of "Deep in the Wave: A Surfing Guide to the Soul," to be released July 2012.
• Kimi Werner – pioneer of sustainable spearfishing and winner of multiple spearfishing championships.
• Buzzy Kerbox – co-pioneer of the famous tow-in approach to surfing with Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama and once ranked 10th in the world.
• Archie Kalepa – renowned big-wave surfer, accomplished waterman and one of a handful of men able to successfully tow surf the enormous waves that break on Maui's North Shore every winter.
• Bret Marumoto – world-famous surf board designer and shaper from the North Shore.
• Tamayo Perry – considered one of the raw talents to emerge from the East side of Oahu, famous for competing in the Pipeline Masters for several years.

"When you look at all the watermen on 'Clean Break,' we each made a name for ourselves by living life our own way. You could say each of us made our own clean break at some point to get us where we are today," said Dave Kalama. "It's really cool to be able to share this lifestyle with three great guys like Luke, Steven and Chase, and really the millions of other guys who will tune in to the show. Hopefully we'll inspire more than a few of them to break free, and try something exhilarating and new."

These stories unfold over six straight weeks, unlocking the emotional journeys of each "Clean Break" team member as they experience extreme sports thrills alongside the expertise and mentorship of local heroes.

"Clean Break" Episodes

"Clean Break" will air on FUEL TV (broadcast) with five half-hour and one one-hour weekly TV episodes:

• Episode 1 (6/13): "Only the Blind Grope in the Darkness"
• Episode 2 (6/20): "Try It to End the Panic"
• Episode 3 (6/27): "A Fisherman of Shallow Seas Uses Only a Short Line; a Fisherman of the Deep Sea Uses a Long Line"
• Episode 4 (7/4): "Acquire Skill and Make it Deep"
• Episode 5 (7/11): "No Task is Too Big When Done Together"
• Episode 6 (7/19): "Strive for the Summit" [One-hour finale]

The series will also run on Yahoo! Screen (online) with 21 original web series episodes.

Schick Hydro Frees Men's Skin

"Clean Break" Presented by Schick Hydro mirrors the freeing experience guys can get when shaving with Schick Hydro. Hydro is a revolutionary skin comfort system designed to refresh, renew and care for men's skin, by helping to reduce irritation and providing hydration throughout each shave.

In support of the "Clean Break" Presented by Schick Hydro broadcast, Schick Hydro encourages consumers to visit Facebook.com/HydroExperience to enter to win a grand prize trip to Hawaii to experience "Clean Break" for themselves. Photo uploads to the "Clean Break" tab will prompt entry into the sweepstakes as well as the opportunity to win smaller prizes along the way.

Schick Hydro razors use proprietary technology to pack advanced lubrication into a Hydrating Gel Reservoir, while five blades with innovative Skin Guards help control skin flow to reduce friction. The Schick Hydro Power Select™, Schick Hydro® 5 and Schick Hydro® 3 razors, combined with Skin Protect, Sensitive and Moisturizing Schick Hydro™ Shave Gels offer Schick®'s best shave for a man's skin and allow men to "Free Your Skin™" with every shave.  

For more information visit www.schickhydro.com, www.facebook.com/HydroExperience or Twitter.com/HydroExperience.

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About FUEL TV

FUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports including UFC, surfing, motocross, snowboarding and more. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. With more hours of UFC coverage than any other network, FUEL TV is the place to be for live fights, weigh-ins, prelims, pre- and postfight coverage, results and more. See why adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 36 million U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4 FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.

About FOX Sports Media Group

FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets under Chairman & CEO David Hill. Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses, and several licensing partnerships. FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FOX's 19 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports. In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com, and scout.com, reaching over 27 million unique visitors monthly. Also included are FOX's interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network, FOX Sports Skybox restaurants, and FOX Sports Grills.

About Yahoo!

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) is the premier digital media company, creating deeply personal digital experiences that keep more than half a billion people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe. That's how we deliver your world, your way. And YAHOO!'s unique combination of Science + Art + Scale connects advertisers to the consumers who build their businesses. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.net) or the company's blog, Yodel Anecdotal (yodel.yahoo.net).

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About Content & Co 

Content & Co is a Los Angeles-based brand studio that creates and distributes content for Fortune 100 brands across multiple platforms, including the most powerful distribution channel of all: the brands themselves. Content & Co offers advertisers the opportunity to create their own programming rather than sponsor, or integrate into, existing properties. Founded by Stuart McLean, a recognized leader in the fields of brand marketing and branded content, Content & Co pairs consumer brands like Schick and SUBWAY® with top Hollywood creative talent to create unforgettable original programming. Previously, Content & Co and SUBWAY® have collaborated on "TRAINING FOR TAHOE," a series of web and broadcast (NBC) semi-scripted sports comedies starring Emmy Award-winner Brian Baumgartner ("The Office"), as well as a string of successful SUBWAY FRESH ARTISTS™ music and film competitions. For more information about the studio, visit Facebook.com/ContentandCompany.

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