A&E to take "Tattoo" on the road
The A&E channel has ordered 13 episodes of a reality series entitled, "Tattoo Highway," which will star tattoo artist Thomas Pendleton, who was the lead personality of the network's previous tattoo-related show "Inked."According to a Hollywood Reporter article, "In 'Tattoo Highway,' Pendleton and his wife and business partner, Monica (who also appeared on 'Inked'), have transformed a 1970s tour bus into a mobile tattoo parlor. They will travel to cities including Las Vegas, Los Angles, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, inking customers.'"The show's executive producer feels that the traveling aspect will differentiate the show from previous programs about tattoos. "All the other series have been based in tattoo parlors," said executive producer Bob Horowitz. "Here the premise is this is the first tattoo parlor on wheels, and he goes where the stories are. Imagine all the things that can happen when you take something like this on the road and all the things that can happen."Speaking of outlandish and downright bizarre happenings occurring on the road, on one episode Pendleton mixes the cremated ashes of a deceased wife into the ink for a portrait on the husband's chest. Another episode has Pendleton using UV ink for a tattoo that will only be visible when using a black light for a customer who wanted a constant and unusual memento of his mother. The Hollywood Reporter article also says, "A&E plans to premiere the half-hour series in the spring 'Highway' producers Horowitz and Lewis Fenton also just made a deal with Bravo for a new docudrama series called 'Double Exposure,' which follows fashion photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani, along with stylist GK Reid, the show will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at fashion and celebrity photography. Horowitz also comments in the article that, "Success in this business is finding talent that jumps off the screen, people who are unique and true to their business." I guess time and ratings will tell if Pendleton and his wife meet those credentials.