AXS TV Secures 'LA Ink' Series Rights

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Tattoo-based series to air during network's 'Sunday Night Rocks' Block

AXS TV's 'LA Ink'
AXS TV to debut 'LA Ink' on network (Image credit: AXS TV)

 AXS TV has secured all 84 episodes of the classic tattoo-based reality series LA Ink. 

The series, which aired on TLC from 2007-2011, will launch July 11 as part of the network's "Sunday Night Rocks" programming block, according to AXS TV executives. The series followed Kat Von D as she left Miami behind to open the High Voltage tattoo shop in Los Angeles. 

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“Tattoos are synonymous with rock culture, and the way LA Ink combines the artform with Kat Von D’s inimitable style and iconic rockstar friends makes the series the perfect addition to our ‘Sunday Night Rocks’ lineup,'” said Sarah Weidman, Head of Original Programming, Development and Multi-Platform Content for AXS TV in a statement. “LA Ink was incredibly popular with fans and established Kat Von D as a pop culture sensation. Fans both old and new will enjoy rediscovering and reliving all the fun, drama, and noteworthy cameos that the series was known for—providing a fascinating look into tattoo artistry and getting viewers up close and personal to some of the biggest names in rock.”

 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.