‘My 600-Lb. Life:’ Who Owns Megalomedia?

Fans of My 600-Lb Life will recognize the production company name, Megalomedia. This production company is based in Austin, Texas and there are also offices in London. They have been working in the world of television since 2008. While working with networks such as TLC, they have helped a lot of their cast members and their families get through some tough times. When it comes to My 600-Lb Life, Megalomedia has helped cast members receive weight loss surgeries. However, with all of the lawsuits filed against them, fans would like to know who owns the company. Let’s find out.

My 600-Lb Life Lawsuits

Dr. Now from My 600-Lb Life has worked hard to help his patients meet their goal weight. He puts his patients on a 1,200-calorie diet in order to get them to focus on their health. No matter how his patients have done, some tragic deaths have also come from the show. There have been multiple lawsuits filed against Megalomedia due to medical bills and mental health problems.

One of the first lawsuits filed against the production company was by Gina Krasley. She admitted that Megalomedia made her “eat excessive amounts of food on screen to portray her as someone who could not follow the diet.” Not only did Gina feel that Megalomedia was in the wrong, but there were other families who sued the company due to their family members committing suicide after their episodes. As much as Dr. Now tried to help the cast members, there are so many complaints against Megalomedia that have yet to be resolved.

Who Owns Megalomedia?

There have been quite a few lawsuits against Megalomedia and it turns out that fans would like to know who owns the company. Not only have they made a lot of weight loss television shows, but have plenty of opportunities for other reality shows. They are responsible for producing My 600-Lb Life, Shipping Wars, Heavy, and Smoke Jumpers. As far as who owns this production company, fans will be shocked to hear who it is.

One of the owners of Megalomedia is Jonathan Nowzaradan! That’s right! Dr. Now’s son is one of the owners. With Jonathan being the owner of the production company, questions about his intentions on the show have started to swirl. In fact, with his father being the main cast member of the show, there is some suspicion behind it all.

What do you think about Jonathan being the owner of Megaolmedia? Do you think that Dr. Now’s career became what it is because of his son? We would love to hear what you think about the company and the lawsuits in the comments below. Stay with us at TV Shows Ace for more on My 600-Lb Life.