Mandel Ilagan

Developed over a dozen mini-games based on Hasbro’s brands. Oversaw game material, rules bible, and contestant selection. Acted as game judge. Provided creative and practical solutions to issues in studio. Oversaw post giving notes at all stages. Established production process for international and cruise ship versions of show.

Developed over a dozen mini-games based on Hasbro’s brands. Oversaw game material, rules bible, and contestant selection. Acted as game judge. Provided creative and practical solutions to issues in studio. Oversaw post giving notes at all stages. Established production process for international and cruise ship versions of show.

Created mini-games inspired by the iconic word game. Oversaw game material, rules bible, and contestant selection. Developed and approved prize packages, graphics, set, and game electronics system. Solved critical problems in studio.

Developed virtual and visual environment for the program giving the series a look unlike any previously done in the children’s game genre. Supervised creation and execution of physical stunts. Worked out complications at tapings efficiently and quickly.

Developed over a dozen mini-games based on Hasbro’s brands. Oversaw game material, rules bible, and contestant selection. Acted as game judge. Provided creative and practical solutions to issues in studio. Oversaw post giving notes at all stages.

Developed format. Oversaw game material, rules bible, and contestant selection. Briefed contestants on rules. Worked with art department to ensure game material was properly loaded. Acted as game judge. Reacted promptly with remedies to in-studio hurdles.

Supervised development of challenges throughout all stages from concept to execution. Was network liaison on set. Ensured story arcs were properly tracked and fleshed out over the course of the season. Weighed in on casting decisions.

Oversaw field shoots covering a cast of five families. Adapted storylines as events unfolded. Gave notes on all cuts ensuring story arcs were told clearly and were consistent with the show’s creative vision. Provided input and approvals for clip packages, host copy, and question topics for the reunion special.

Oversaw the production of over 800 episodes of daily reality newsmagazine show. Approved rundowns, scripts, guests, and features from pre-production to the final cut of the show fed daily to master control. Created ideas for recaps, interviews, and comedy features.

Developed format and challenges for competition series that found the next Mistress of the Dark. Evaluated auditioners and played a key role in final casting. Oversaw production of challenges themed to the Elvira brand and the classic horror movie genre.

Consulted on the “PRESS YOUR LUCK” episode of the CBS prime-time mini-series. Served as an authority on all matters pertaining to the rules of the show. Helped to create the gameboard layout – deciding placement of dollar values and prizes.

Oversaw production staff ensuring packages were created and edited in time. Researched and selected moments from FremantleMedia’s game show library for playback reels. Produced host stand-ups and created audience-participation games.

Created “1/2 OFF,” a popular pricing game that continues to be played regularly on the long-running show.

Developed and modernized the classic game show “Press Your Luck” for GSN. Oversaw production for 130 episodes. Created the gameboard layouts for the show – deciding prizes, dollar values, etc. Wrote questions and host copy.

Question-writer and researcher for the show’s entire 44-episode run. Prepared question material for producers, host, and FOX network executives (including S & P)