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GSNN Originals Shred It |
Posted 3/18/11 |
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Has your bracket gone totally kaputski? So have ours, but at least we have some game show action to heal your wounds, including two Jeopardy! superchamps, a few eliminations, and a new game in this week's WLTI.
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Spike Ready for Repo |
Posted 4/4/11 |
| Spike TV's new, original, unscripted series "Repo Games" will premiere Tuesday, April 26 at 8:00PM ET/PT with back-to back half-hour episodes. One part "Cops," one part "Jeopardy," the innovative game show will make stops across the country to the homes of unsuspecting debtors armed with five trivia questions. Answer three correct, the car will be paid off on the spot, but if the debtors fail, the car will be taken to the impound lot. "Repo Games," produced by the team behind pop culture phenomenon "The Jersey Shore," 495 Productions, is hosted by real-life repo men Josh Lewis and Tom DeTone. Among the cities visited in season one are Dallas and Los Angeles. | |
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TCONA Welcomes Our New
Computer Overlords |
Posted 4/4/11 |
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A panel discussion on Watson
-- the IBM computer that won on the television game show
Jeopardy! -- is scheduled as part of the Trivia
Championships of North America (TCONA). Ken Jennings and
Brad Rutter are slated to describe their strategy
against the machine, and IBM researcher Dr. Gerald
Tesauro will talk about how the Watson system was taught
to play the game, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011
in Las Vegas, Nevada. The strategy session will cover a variety of topics including the evolution of the abilities of the computer along with the planning that led up to the grand challenge. The panel will be moderated by Ed Toutant, a former IBM employee and Jeopardy! champion, who in 2001 became a top prize winner on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. A special opportunity is planned for TCONA participants who have not previously appeared on Jeopardy! Attendees can take the official qualification test for the show, and top scorers will be invited to follow-up auditions during the weekend. |
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"24 Hour Restaurant
Battle" Back On |
Posted 4/4/11 |
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Renowned chef Scott Conant
(owner and executive chef of Scarpetta) challenges
dueling duos of hopeful restaurateurs to an intense 24
Hour Restaurant Battle when the hit Food Network series
returns on Thursday, April 21st at 10pm ET/PT for its
second season. In each 60-minute episode, two teams have
24 hours to conceive, plan and open their own dream
restaurants for one night. When the doors open, each
restaurant serves a discerning group of diners along
with Scott and a rotating panel of judges representing
three areas of expertise: restaurant marketer,
restaurant reviewer, and restaurant investor. Season two
judges include: Geoffrey Zakarian, Marcus Samuelsson,
Ben Leventhal, Gabriella Gershenson, Alison Brod, David
Sax, Drew Nieporent, and Tim Gannon. Based on the
restaurant's concept, execution, and viability, the
judges choose a winning team who receive $10,000 seed
money toward realizing their dream. Season two of 24 Hour Restaurant Battle features contestants from across the country including: California (Burbank, La Crescenta, Lodi, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Rosa, West Hollywood), Florida (Miami), Illinois (Chicago, Elmhurst), New Jersey (Livingston), New York (Brooklyn, Floral Park, Glenwood Landing, Manhattan), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Texas (Allen, Dallas, Wylie) and Virginia (Arlington). |
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More on "The Glee Project" |
Posted 4/4/11 |
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Coming off its third
consecutive best-year-ever in all key metrics; its most
watched year ever in primetime; and staking its claim as
the fastest growing women's network among W18-49 and
A18-49, Oxygen Media continues its momentum with an
increase in its original programming slate by an
additional 26% in 2011anchored by the highly anticipated
competition series "The Glee Project" which launches a
new night of programming beginning Sunday, June 12 at 9
PM ET/PT. In addition, Emmy (R) winning "Glee" creator
and "The Glee Project" EP Ryan Murphy will join casting
director Robert Ulrich, choreographer and "Glee"
co-producer Zach Woodlee in the final deliberations of
each installment of the 10-episode series. Darren Criss
(Glee's "Blaine"), who joined the "Glee" cast this
season, will be a guest mentor to the contenders in the
premiere episode. The announcements were made today by
Oxygen, whose star-studded upfront presentation will be
held this evening. Jason Klarman, President, Oxygen Media said: "Originals have been the growth engine for our brand and business. Bringing "Glee" and its unscripted spin-off "The Glee Project" to the network is the icing on the cake to an incredible 2011/2012 line up of shows." "The Glee Project" finds and trains a group of extraordinarily talented performers, who vie for a seven episode guest starring role on "Glee." From thousands of entries, and an exhaustive nationwide talent search, the series uncovers a unique group of artists with both professional and amateur backgrounds, proving every underdog has a fighting chance at stardom. "The Glee Project" is produced by Ryan Murphy Television and Embassy Row with Ryan Murphy, Dante Di Loreto, Michael Davies and Shauna Minoprio serving as executive producers. |
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Ben Silverman: "Fashion
Star" |
Posted 4/4/11 |
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As always in the
entertainment industry, business is business — and so,
Ben Silverman is back in business with NBC. Mr. Silverman is best remembered for his brief reign as NBC’s top programmer, one that did not result in hits or happiness for either party. In the aftermath of the departure, Jeff Zucker, then the network’s chief executive, said hiring Mr. Silverman had been the biggest mistake he made. But new management, in the form of Comcast, has assumed control of NBC, and on Monday, NBC will announce a deal for “Fashion Star,” a prominent new prime-time reality show to be delivered by Mr. Silverman’s new production company, Electus. In a telephone interview, Mr. Silverman acknowledged that the move might stir a certain amount of cognitive dissonance, but he said the fit between him and NBC was logical and to be expected, mainly because he is the creator and executive producer of the two highest-rated shows on the network, “The Biggest Loser” and “The Office.” That point was seconded by Paul Telegdy, the executive vice president in charge of reality programming for NBC. “It’s a statement of fact: he has a top credit on NBC’s top two franchises,” Mr. Telegdy said. “Ben came in. It felt right for us. It was shortly after new management had taken its seat at the network. We liked and they liked it too.” Mr. Telegdy previously reported to Mr. Silverman, but Mr. Silverman said that relationship was less a factor than his previous interaction with Bob Greenblatt, the man now in the job Mr. Silverman left. Before he joined NBC, Mr. Silverman sold the series “The Tudors” to Showtime when Mr. Greenblatt ran programming for that network. “I have a great relationship with Bob,” Mr. Silverman said. “I have great relationships in general at the network, almost stronger than when I worked there.” “Fashion Star” will introduce would-be designers — not of high-end fashion in the manner of “Project Runway,” but creators of fashion lines that might include bathing suits or lingerie, or surf wear and jeans, Mr. Silverman said. He brought NBC the idea with a host attached: Elle MacPherson, the former supermodel who now has fashion lines. The contestants will go through the usual weekly eliminations — 10 hours are planned, to start in 2012 — with the big winner promised a multimillion-dollar contract to place a new fashion line in top retail stores. |
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Troubleshooting for Fuji |
Posted 4/4/11 |
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Fuji Television Network
Inc., Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster, and
FremantleMedia, one of the largest creators and
producers of entertainment brands in the world, proudly
unveil Troubleshooter, the second format borne of the
Creative Exchange Alliance forged between the two
companies. The Alliance is a unique partnership that was
announced in April 2010 at MIPTV, and sees executives
from both companies undertaking secondments with the aim
of co-developing and co-producing new television formats
for the international market place. Troubleshooter is a comedy game show which sees contestants publically airing and attempting to settle their disputes with the help of a judge, jury and over-sized games. From disgruntled married couples, or even a plastic surgeon and his client, all participants attempt to end their quarrels by facing off in a range of hilarious challenges and games. As contestants try to win the hearts of both the audience and the celebrity jury, the ultimate victor is crowned after winning the most duels. The format was developed while Jason Tegelaar, Director of Development and New Media at FremantleMedia’s Dutch production arm Blue Circle, was working within Fuji TV’s headquarters in Tokyo. Simon Spalding, Regional CEO, Europe & Asia Pacific, FremantleMedia said: “Our Creative Exchange Alliance with Fuji is continuing strongly, and we are very excited to bring Troubleshooter to MIPTV. We are having an exceptional response to Total Blackout, and we’re confident that Troubleshooter holds equally broad international appeal. We’re looking forward to developing and producing many more creative and innovative television programs as part of our alliance with Fuji TV in the future.” Katsuaki Suzuki, Senior Executive Managing Director, Programming and Production Dept, Fuji TV said: “I'm thrilled that our Creative Exchange Alliance with FremantleMedia continues, and with even more dynamic development since the launch was announced just one year ago. Our first program, Total Blackout, is already showing great success in Europe and Asia. Now, we proudly introduce our second cutting-edge program, Troubleshooter, which arose from the creative chemistry between FremantleMedia and Fuji Television Network. We strive to make our unique alliance even stronger, and to deliver more pioneering programs in the future.” |
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More Countries "Deserve
It"! |
Posted 4/4/11 |
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SevenOne International has
lined up German, Italian and Middle Eastern deals on You
Deserve It, the Dick de Rijk game show format that was
recently picked up by ABC in the U.S. The show is the first format to emerge out of SevenOne's partnership with de Rijk, who created Deal or No Deal. Sat.1 is on board for Germany. The attached partners for Italy and the Middle East have not been disclosed. Announcing the deals today, Jens Richter, managing director of SevenOne International, noted, "Dick de Rijk has done an amazing job: You Deserve It is an emotional rollercoaster with an incredibly touching finale." |
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Monday Lightning Round |
Posted 4/4/11 |
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The Secret's Out |
Posted 4/1/11 |
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It's like Deal or No Deal
with envelopes instead of briefcases: CBS has ordered
game show pilot Secret Fortune, which will be executive
produced by American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance
guru Nigel Lythgoe. Based on a Wild River Prods. format, Secret Fortune will have contestants choosing from 24 sealed envelopes, each of them containing a check for amounts that varies widely from a buck to a fortune. Eventually, 23 of the envelopes will be destroyed, with the contestant left with the check in the remaining one. Lythgoe is exec producing with Wild Rover's Phil Morrow.
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MTV Orders Up Two |
Posted 4/1/11 |
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As part of a first wave of
pickups for the year, MTV also just ordered four new
unscripted series that fit under Janollari’s goal of
“smart, funny and fun” programming, two of them game
shows - "The Substitute" and "Money From Strangers". "The Substitute", according to EW.com's James Hibberd, reads like a school-based version of "Cash Cab", where a substitute teacher (Jon Gabrus) surprises unsuspecting students by transforming their classroom into a game show. Michael Davies exec produces. The second show, "Money from Strangers" has host Jeff Dye and a collection of guest comedians convincing unwitting contestants to pull pranks on strangers (Tony Tackaberry, Allison Corn and Rob Anderson exec produce). |
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I Want to Sing... |
Posted 4/1/11 |
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NBC’s “The Sing-Off” is
looking for the best-of-the-best a cappella groups to
audition for season three of the hit series. Casting for
the vocal competition show has amplified and expanded to
five different U.S. cities over seven days to discover
the most talented a cappella groups to compete for an
opportunity to win a cash prize and a Sony Music
recording contract. Casting call cities and dates are for Boston (May 5 at Emerson College's Paramount Theatre), New York City (May 7 at SIR Studios), Nashville (May 14 at Sir Studios), Chicago (May 21 at 2744 Superior Street), and Los Angeles (June 4 at Center Staging). |
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"Big Brother" Making a
Comeback in the UK? |
Posted 4/1/11 |
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Richard Desmond's Channel 5
is poised to sign a £200m five-year deal to bring back
Big Brother following months of tortuous negotiations
between his company and the program's producer, Endemol. There were hopes that the deal could have been announced this week, but last-minute legal wrangles continue to delay the announcement of a plan that has been mooted since Desmond bought the channel last summer. Because of the time taken by the talks, the earliest Big Brother could come back on air is understood to be August. A three-week run of Celebrity Big Brother is expected to be followed by a run of Big Brother into the autumn and winter. Desmond is hoping he could lure Cheryl Cole into hosting Big Brother – an effort fuelled by this morning's Daily Star splash "Cheryl's New B Bro Babe" – but the star's camp totally dismissed the public overtures. "Cheryl has not been approached, and she has no interest in presenting Big Brother," said a spokesman for the singer, noting that star was still waiting to hear whether she would be able to host The X Factor in the US. |
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What's Charlie Doing on
Drew's New Show? Duh. Winning. |
Posted 4/1/11 |
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Winning! Charlie Sheen
demonstrates he has the eye of the tiger when it comes
to his improv skills with an impromptu appearance on
"Drew Carey's Improv-a-Ganza" on GSN. The ex-"Two and a Half Men" star joined Carey and cast members Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie and Greg Proops onstage January 18 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, where the 40-episode series was taping live improv performances. The "tiger blood" trooper took part in an unpredictable sketch that separated "the men from the trolls." Other cast members on "Drew Carey's Improv-a-Ganza" include Heather Anne Campbell, Jeff Davis, Chip Esten, Kathy Kinney, Jonathan Mangum, Sean Masterson, Brad Sherwood and special guest Wayne Brady. The new primetime daily strip series premieres Monday, April 11 at 8 p.m. & 11 p.m. ET/PT on GSN, and Sheen's episode airs Tuesday, April 12.
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Friday Lightning Round |
Posted 3/30/11 |
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D-Trix: From Player... to
Winner... to Judge |
Posted 3/31/11 |
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Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval,
who won dance fans' hearts in season three when his
team, Quest Crew, was crowned America's Best Dance Crew,
returns to MTV's hit reality dance competition series
"Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew" (ABDC),
as the newest judge. D-Trix joins returning judges Lil
Mama and JC Chasez, and will make his debut when the
sixth season premieres April 7 at 10 p.m. ET/ PT on MTV. "I am so happy that D-Trix is joining the panel having been a part of one of the greatest dance crews ever. He's going to be one of the best people to give the crews advice because he's been there; we couldn't have anyone better qualified" says executive producer Randy Jackson. D-Trix knows what it takes to be a superstar on the ABDC stage, and will judge the crews on their creativity and ability to incorporate the "Superstar of the Week" into their routines. D-Trix is one of the only ABDC champions to successfully compete on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," making the top eight in season three, and returning as an All-Star in the 2010 cycle. Outside the tours and TV competitions, D-Trix has carved a name for himself as a dance celebrity with his very popular YouTube series, "The Dominic Show." D-Trix continues to work in all genres of dance with top music industry professionals, including Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Natasha Bedingfield, Enrique Iglesias, Usher and more. D-Trix says, "To think I started off dancing on cardboard in my parent's garage to now being a judge on "America's Best Dance Crew" is a dream and a complete honor. As someone who has competed on the ABDC stage, I hope to bring another perspective to the judges' table and I look forward to helping each dance crew recognize their potential on the show this season." Season six of "America's Best Dance Crew" will be the "Season of the Superstars," and, for the first time ever, each episode will be themed to a popular celebrity artist. Ten new dance crews will have to create dances to master mixes of the artist of the week, incorporating all aspects of the artist's style - from wardrobe, inspiration and emotion to groundbreaking choreography and skills. Special guest appearances include Ke$ha, Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber, and themed episodes will be inspired by the hottest names in music including Rihanna, Lil Wayne and more! |
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Tweet Week? Only CBS |
Posted 3/31/11 |
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CBS announced today the
launch of #CBSTweetWeek, starting this Sunday, April 3
and running through Monday, April 11. For eight nights,
fans of the CBS Television Network's primetime series,
entertainment specials and sports events will be able to
log on to their Twitter accounts or CBS.com to watch
some of their favorite actors, musicians and sports
analysts tweet live during the broadcast of their
respective programs. Throughout the shows, fans will be
given special first-hand commentary and the opportunity
to submit questions. To participate in #CBSTweetWeek, fans can either follow on Twitter or log onto CBS.com/Tweet_Week at the scheduled start times. Fans participating via Twitter should use the respective show's hash tag and talent's Twitter handle when submitting questions.
Of note for the fans of the
game show: live tweets by Jeff Probst (@JeffProbst,
#Survivor) Wednesday April 6 during "Survivor" and Phil
Keoghan (@PhilKeoghan, #AmazingRace) Sunday April 10
during "The Amazing Race" |
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More Drops Heard Round the
World |
Posted 3/31/11 |
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Endemol's The Money Drop is
headed to Brazil, the Netherlands and Italy, with 17
territories having now signed up for local versions of
the game show. Canale 5 in Italy has commissioned the show for prime time. In the Netherlands, SBS 6 ordered a first run of 10 episodes, as well as a one-off special. Brazil's SBT went for a 13-episode iteration for a fall debut. Within less than a year of its U.K. launch, nearly 500 episodes of The Money Drop have been sold to 17 territories. David Flynn, creator of The Money Drop at Endemol UK, commented: “The Money Drop is now recorded in 15 different languages, but the heart-stopping jeopardy of the format is universal. With its hit play-along game it solves the problem that all broadcasters are facing, how to use the power of the internet to engage an audience at a deeper level. Contestants around the world have won over 5 million euros on The Money Drop, and we’re looking forward to more life changing wins and dramatic losses as the show debuts in even more new territories.” |
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"Feud" Returns to
Philippines |
Posted 3/31/11 |
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The well-loved game show
"Family Feud: The Showdown Edition" makes its big
comeback with the perfect game master to bring a
brand-new-level of thrill on the widely-popular TV fare
– no other than the very versatile and multitalented
television host Edu Manzano. The ace actor’s extensive
command in hosting as well his infectious charm and
crowd-pleasing personality will surely amuse both the
contestants and viewers at home. Packed full of bonus prizes and giveaways, major changes were also incorporated in the show including a wider selection of contestants, amusing survey questions and enhanced visual elements to make it more fun-filled and enjoyable to everyone. Making it more relatable to the televiewers, a "pampa-init" segment where Edu will have an opportunity to inject his trademark humor and joke around with the playing teams and studio audiences alike. Aside from bringing back the "Pass or Play" option, the newest season of "Family Feud" launches the exciting bonus feature called "SweepHeart" where opposing families aim for a total sweep of all the answers on the board with a chance of winning additional cash rewards. A more personalized gift package will be awarded to the winning team suited to their special needs or advocacies. The most talked about season of "Family Feud" is all about points, winning streaks, and top answers. Who will pass, play, steal or strike? Well, the family that plays together, wins together! "Family Feud: The Showdown Edition" airs Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 a.m. on GMA. |
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Vernon Kay Gets Lemon
Lawed |
Posted 3/31/11 |
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Keith Lemon has replaced
Vernon Kay as co-host of new ITV1 reality show Sing If
You Can. ITV and All Star Family Fortunes presenter Kay mutually decided to part ways after feeling that a comic would better suit the format of the show. Now Lemon, real name Leigh Francis, will present the gameshow alongside I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here winner Stacey Solomon. "The tone took us by surprise a little - there was much more mayhem than we expected and we felt that a comedian would be best suited to host the show," an ITV insider added. Meanwhile, Kay explained of the situation: "Following the pilot, the producers and I sat down and talked about the tone of the show. We all agreed that because of the mix of comedy and slapstick challenges that it would benefit from having a comedian host it. I'm really happy with the decision." Sing If You Can represents the first primetime ITV1 project for Lemon, who is best known for ITV2 ratings-powerhouse Celebrity Juice. Celebrities who are confirmed for the show include musicians like Jedward, Chesney Hawkes, Boyzone's Mikey Graham, Ray Quinn, Camilla Kerslake, Jonathan Ansell, Toyah, Sinitta, Steps star Faye Tozer, Michelle Gayle and Brenda Edwards. |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
Posted 3/30/11 |
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"Face" Booked |
Posted 3/30/11 |
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The game-show format Faces
leads off the Banijay International slate for MIPTV,
where the company will present a completed pilot to
international buyers. Produced by Solar Television of Finland, Faces is a celebrity quiz show that features questions and answers based on famous faces. Contestants are placed in front of a live studio audience, surrounded by screens. The must use their power of recall and facial recognition through challenges such as choosing the correct baby picture of a celebrity or ordering the images of a star's ex-girlfriends chronologically. Ruthlessness comes into play as they try to maneuver their way into the lead, choosing their opponents from the audience based on their faces. Banijay has also developed a Facebook game to complement the series. Banijay is also prepping It's Raining Cash, a format developed in-house by the Banijay Creative Factory. The show will be available at DISCOP. Francois de Brugada, the executive VP of Banijay Group, said, “Banijay immediately recognized the potential of this concept. Faces is a highly original idea which will work across many platforms. The creation of a TX ready pilot following the presentation of a paper format shows the kind of back-up we give to new ideas—financially, creatively and commercially. At Banijay we always have an open door to all creatives and prospective partners who are looking for the kind of assistance and backing that we can offer.” |
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Mission: "Impossible?" |
Posted 3/30/11 |
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Impossible? is a new game
show from GroupM Entertainment and Sony Pictures
Television's 2waytraffic that features a high-stakes
battle of wits between contestants and a professional
illusionist. The series, created by Gogglebox Entertainment and co-produced with GroupM, has been commissioned by Channel 5 in the U.K. The show is slated for a prime-time launch later this season. Illusionist Philip Escoffey will host and perform in the U.K. version. Escoffey will also be on hand at MIPTV to present a special illusion event at the Sony Pictures Television stand. The show features an illusionist setting up a series of seemingly impossible feats. The contestants must decide whether what he's proposing is indeed possible or impossible. Impossible? makes it debut at MIPTV next week. Richard Foster, GroupM Entertainment's managing director, said, “We were excited by the initial idea from Gogglebox and thoroughly enjoyed realizing the idea for Channel 5 in the U.K. We’re equally excited by the possibilities of the show internationally, and look forward to working with 2waytraffic, providing support where required to help broadcasters realize local versions.” Ed Louwerse, 2waytraffic's managing director, added, "From Harry Houdini to David Blaine, the art of illusion is one of the most powerful ways to captivate and entertain audiences everywhere. Combining these jaw-dropping illusions with the competition of a game show, Impossible? is a brilliant new way to create compelling, appointment viewing across all age groups and nationalities." |
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Simon Fuller to Get the
Final 2 |
Posted 3/30/11 |
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For the first time since he
helped launch Adam Lambert's career in 2009, "American
Idol" creator and executive producer Simon Fuller will
be managing this year's "Idol" winner, in partnership
with 19 Entertainment and CKX Inc. Over the last eight
years, Fuller has helped guide the careers of '"Idol"
stars Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks,
David Cook and Chris Daughtry. "Simon Fuller is the rare breed who can effect popular culture both in America and in Europe," said Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and current "Idol" mentor, in a statement. "He has brought us a platform for music like nothing before it in 'American Idol.' The opportunity for this year's winner and runner up to be managed by someone of his caliber along with UMG's commitment to these artists and show is incomparable." "Simon Fuller is one of the best artist managers in the business and his track record for success is indisputable," added "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest. "Past 'Idol' winners have become stars under his guidance, and I'm psyched that this year's 'American Idol' winner will have the opportunity to work with him to cultivate their respective promising careers. It's going to be exciting to watch." Did you hear that, Casey Abrams? Might be time to get a little emotional again. |
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Syndies: Overtime |
Posted 3/30/11 |
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The onset of Daylight Saving
Time, coupled with numerous preemptions for the NCAA
Men’s Basketball Tournament, pushed PUT levels sharply
lower and dragged most syndicated shows down in the week
ending March 20. Among the rookies, Swift Justice with Nancy Grace (CTD) extended its streak at the top of the chart to 27 consecutive weeks, holding firm at a 1.2. Nate Berkus (Sony), Don't Forget the Lyrics (Twentieth) and Judge Karen's Court (Litton) were all unchanged, at 0.9, 0.7 and 0.6, respectively. Among the rest of the game shows, Wheel of Fortune (CTD) skidded 1% from the week before to a 7.2; Jeopardy (CTD) eroded 8% to a 5.5; while Who Wants to be a Millionaire (Disney-ABC), Family Feud (Debmar-Mercury) and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Twentieth) were all flat at 2.3, 1.7 and 0.9, respectively. |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
Posted 3/30/11 |
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