• The Hollywood Reporter, Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:45 AM

The Food Network plans to move into the territory of teenage boys as it plans to add competitive eating to its programming with a series tentatively called "Eat the Clock."

The show is described as a cross between an eating competition and "The Amazing Race." Two teams of contestants rush to various Los Angeles eateries and gorge themselves in face-stuffing challenges. The pilot will begin shooting this summer and may be a series in early 2009.

Both Spike TV and ESPN already air eating events, such as Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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