Archive for the ‘reality tv’ Category
Saturday, September 6th, 2008
ABC orders Mark Burnett pilot By Nellie Andreeva
Unscripted 'Shark Tank' adapted from a Japanese format
ABC is taking a dive into Mark Burnett's "The Shark Tank."
The network has handed out a pilot order to the unscripted project, an adaptation of the Japanese reality format "Dragon's Den."
Sony Pictures TV is producing the ...
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Monday, August 18th, 2008
'Survivor' Alum Hunter Ellis to Host CW Series 'In Harm's Way' -Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer
Not all former reality TV show contestants who seek to capitalize on their elusive fame fail. Though most end up fading into oblivion, some succeed. Hunter Ellis is one of those people. A former Survivor ...
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Monday, August 18th, 2008
Hey, why are Jeff Probst and Howie Mandel in the same Emmy slugfest? | Gold Derby by Tom O'Neil | The Envelope - Los Angeles Times
Hey, why are Jeff Probst and Howie Mandel in the same Emmy slugfest?
[caption id="attachment_223" align="alignleft" width="255" caption="Jeff Probst and Howie Mandel"][/caption]"Mark Burnett wants to know ...
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Where Are They Now? Ethan Zohn & Jenna Moraska by LYNN
To continue my quest to keep you up to date with the latest events and status of former reality stars, I found this great interview clip that gives us the scoop about two Survivor Winners, Ethan Zohn & Jenna ...
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Billy Garcia Tells us About His Day as Part of Wrestlerock by LYNN
Billy Garcia of Survivor: Cook Islands sent me his write-up of the day his dream to be a part of pro wristling history came true. He’s a great guy and has a big heart. He plays guitars ...
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Is Anybody Watching? :: Mediacheck :: thetyee.ca By Vanessa Richmond
[caption id="attachment_202" align="alignright" width="151" caption="Audience numbers in freefall? How an apprentice has trumped the Olympic master."][/caption]The trouble with achieving something is that someone invariably beats you at your own game. That's the case with the Olympics, but the race isn't to the ...
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
reality blurred + Survivor Micronesia made $96.5 million for CBS, compared to $166.6 million for All-Stars
Between its two all-star seasons, Survivor lost about $70 million in value for CBS, and the 16th season, fans versus favorites, was the third-lowest season in terms of advertising revenue.
Those numbers come in a story ...
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
For CBS, Reality Bites - Forbes.com Lacey Rose
After early success in the reality realm with unscripted series like Survivor, CBS' latest offerings include failures like Kid Nation and Great American Dog. Now Ghen Maynard, the network's executive vice president for alternative programming, is taking the fall.
Maynard, who will segue into ...
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
reality blurred + Ghen Maynard leaves CBS; developed Survivor, Amazing Race, and Big Brother
Ghen Maynard, the man responsible for bringing Survivor and other reality series to CBS, is leaving his job at the network. He’s served as the executive vice president for alternative programming and entertainment content for new media ...
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Monday, July 28th, 2008
ABC News: Keepin' It Real: Reality TV Boot Camp By GIGI STONE and MELIA PATRIA
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In a large studio space in midtown Manhattan, men and women of all ages actually line up to be individually insulted. In front of a raucous crowd, they are booed ...
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