Syfy’s ‘Sharknado 5: Global Swarming’ Set for Aug. 6 Debut

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Sharknado 5: Global Swarming is the official title for the latest iteration of Syfy’s shark-themed original movie franchise, the network announced Thursday.

The movie, the fifth installment of the Sharknado movie series, will premiere Aug. 6 with the tagline “Make America Bait Again!” according to network officials. Actors Ian Ziering and Tara Reid will once again reprise their roles as shark killers in Sharknado 5, with cameo appearances from such stars as Fabio, Tony Hawk, Clay Aiken, Olivia Newton-John, Margaret Cho and Charo.

Sharknado 5: Global Swarming is produced by The Asylum production company and is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante based on an original screenplay by Scotty Mullen.

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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.