ABC has developed the ultimate challenge show - GOING THE DISTANCE! Love risks and extreme action? If you approach new adventures, new people, and new places aggressively, and are ready for a rewarding experience with the chance for an attractive payoff, they want to meet you. ABC is now casting outstanding personalities 21 years and older who seek a one-of-a kind geographical, emotional and interpersonal journey. For the adventure of a lifetime, apply in person at one of our open casting calls (location info coming soon):
December 13th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Boston
Chicago
Nashville
Minneapolis
December 17th 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
San Diego
December 18th 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Boise
Dallas
Phoenix
If you can´t make it to one of the open casting calls, please email them a picture and brief description of why they should select you to experience the adventure of a lifetime.
The email address is:
goingthedistance@castingtour.com
Friday, December 02, 2005
Reality Series DAISY DOES AMERICA To Premiere On TBS December 6th
Actress-Comedian Daisy Donovan Pursues the American Dream in TBS´s DAISY DOES AMERICA, a Fresh New Comedy Reality Series from Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette´s Coquette Productions
Unscripted Half-Hour Reality Series to Premiere Tuesday, December 6, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Achieving the American Dream is no small feat, but it sure can be a funny ride, as actress-comedian Daisy Donovan (DAISY DAISY, MILLIONS, THE 11 O¹CLOCK SHOW) discovers when she hits the road in TBS´s original unscripted comedy series DAISY DOES AMERICA. This fresh, fast-paced and irreverent look at some of America´s most extreme characters and lifestyles, as seen through the eyes of a British import, is set to air on TBS Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning December 6.
In DAISY DOES AMERICA, Daisy travels the country in search of the American Dream, soon discovering that phrase means different things to different people. Her travels spotlight the quirks and oddities of the American way of life as she tries to fit in wherever she can, whether as a bounty hunter, rap singer or psychic. Along the way, she pokes fun at herself and the characters she comes across in her unique, tongue-in-cheek style. As she strives to conform to the sometimes-bizarre characters and situations she encounters, the results are unpredictable and hilarious.
"Daisy Donovan is a truly engaging personality and a great find for TBS," said Steve Koonin, executive vice president and chief operating officer of TBS and TNT. "Her ability to corner unsuspecting subjects with her tongue-in-cheek interviews has made her hugely popular overseas, and we are confident that, with the comic talents of Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette behind this new series, her success can be duplicated in America."
Daisy first appeared on British television in the series THE 11 O¹CLOCK SHOW, featuring mock interviewer Ali G. She then starred in, wrote and produced her own series, DAISY DAISY, which was followed by the series DOES DOUG KNOW? Daisy´s acting credits include the series MY FAMILY; the television movies THE UNEXPECTED MRS. POLLIFAX, SECOND NATURE AND POIROT: DEATH ON THE NILE; and the critically acclaimed feature film MILLIONS.
Unscripted Half-Hour Reality Series to Premiere Tuesday, December 6, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Achieving the American Dream is no small feat, but it sure can be a funny ride, as actress-comedian Daisy Donovan (DAISY DAISY, MILLIONS, THE 11 O¹CLOCK SHOW) discovers when she hits the road in TBS´s original unscripted comedy series DAISY DOES AMERICA. This fresh, fast-paced and irreverent look at some of America´s most extreme characters and lifestyles, as seen through the eyes of a British import, is set to air on TBS Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning December 6.
In DAISY DOES AMERICA, Daisy travels the country in search of the American Dream, soon discovering that phrase means different things to different people. Her travels spotlight the quirks and oddities of the American way of life as she tries to fit in wherever she can, whether as a bounty hunter, rap singer or psychic. Along the way, she pokes fun at herself and the characters she comes across in her unique, tongue-in-cheek style. As she strives to conform to the sometimes-bizarre characters and situations she encounters, the results are unpredictable and hilarious.
"Daisy Donovan is a truly engaging personality and a great find for TBS," said Steve Koonin, executive vice president and chief operating officer of TBS and TNT. "Her ability to corner unsuspecting subjects with her tongue-in-cheek interviews has made her hugely popular overseas, and we are confident that, with the comic talents of Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette behind this new series, her success can be duplicated in America."
Daisy first appeared on British television in the series THE 11 O¹CLOCK SHOW, featuring mock interviewer Ali G. She then starred in, wrote and produced her own series, DAISY DAISY, which was followed by the series DOES DOUG KNOW? Daisy´s acting credits include the series MY FAMILY; the television movies THE UNEXPECTED MRS. POLLIFAX, SECOND NATURE AND POIROT: DEATH ON THE NILE; and the critically acclaimed feature film MILLIONS.
Casting Call Begins For THE BIGGEST LOSER 3
The biggest phenomenon in reality television is back! Do you have what it takes to be The NEXT Biggest Loser? CASTING HAS BEGUN FOR SEASON 3.
If you´re ready to get healthy and lose the extra weight and keep it off once and for all with amazing trainers and a new eating regime then download an application and make us a videotape asap!
Tape Deadline: January 31st, 2006
How to apply:
Step 1: DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION at http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/contestants/BL2longapp.pdf
Step 2: Make a VHS or DVD videotape
Step 3: Mail the application and videotape.
What to include in your 5 minute videotape...
Show why you should be on THE BIGGEST LOSER. Make your video as personal as possible. Start with your name, age and hometown. Take us on a tour of your typical day (ie. at work, at play, at home, etc). Make sure to label your tape.
Show (don´t just tell) why you need to lose weight. And, let them know why you are a great candidate for the show. Remember that they want to see your personality. Have fun and good luck!
Send your VHS tapes to:
THE BIGGEST LOSER Season 3
PO Box 578
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-578
Stay tuned for information on the nationwide casting tour coming in January!
If you´re ready to get healthy and lose the extra weight and keep it off once and for all with amazing trainers and a new eating regime then download an application and make us a videotape asap!
Tape Deadline: January 31st, 2006
How to apply:
Step 1: DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION at http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/contestants/BL2longapp.pdf
Step 2: Make a VHS or DVD videotape
Step 3: Mail the application and videotape.
What to include in your 5 minute videotape...
Show why you should be on THE BIGGEST LOSER. Make your video as personal as possible. Start with your name, age and hometown. Take us on a tour of your typical day (ie. at work, at play, at home, etc). Make sure to label your tape.
Show (don´t just tell) why you need to lose weight. And, let them know why you are a great candidate for the show. Remember that they want to see your personality. Have fun and good luck!
Send your VHS tapes to:
THE BIGGEST LOSER Season 3
PO Box 578
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-578
Stay tuned for information on the nationwide casting tour coming in January!
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Fox Reality Channel Getting AMERICAN IDOL Aftermath Series And Repeats
Fox Reality to Premiere Exclusive AMERICAN IDOL Original Programming
AMERICAN IDOL 5 Exclusive Aftermath Series to Bow in March 2006, AMERICAN IDOL 4 With New RealityRevealed Debuts January 2, 2006
Fox Reality, the only ALL REALITY, ALL THE TIME channel dedicated to being the hub of reality programming will premiere FOX´s AMERICAN IDOL Season 4 with RealityRevealed exclusive content beginning January 2 and culminating January 17, the night of AMERICAN IDOL´s Season 5 premiere on FOX. AMERICAN IDOL Season 4 episodes will be telecast everyday beginning at 5:00pm ET/PT. Fox Reality then premieres AMERICAN IDOL Season 5 original programming in March, April and May.
Fox Reality continues its core promise of giving its viewers "more" as it embraces one of the most successful reality franchises on television, AMERICAN IDOL. AMERICAN IDOL Season 4 with RealityRevealed gives fans the complete experience with never before seen content. Now viewers will have the opportunity to see the entire "Idol" aftermath through the eyes of the stars themselves. With exclusive footage and interviews with the contestants, the whole "Idol" story unfolds giving fans more of what they want to know. On January 17, Fox Reality will air an AMERICAN IDOL season 4 marathon with RealityRevealed followed by a special Season 5 AMERICAN IDOL episode of REALITY REMIX, hosted by Kennedy.
Fox Reality is the destination this March for "Idol" fans who want more of this season´s AMERICAN IDOL when it airs exclusive AMERICAN IDOL original aftermath programming and counts down with America. Every week following elimination shows, Fox Reality goes behind the scenes and follows the contestants America voted off. Reality fans will get up close and personal with the voted off "Idol" contestants, the competition, the families and their fans.
AMERICAN IDOL 5 Exclusive Aftermath Series to Bow in March 2006, AMERICAN IDOL 4 With New RealityRevealed Debuts January 2, 2006
Fox Reality, the only ALL REALITY, ALL THE TIME channel dedicated to being the hub of reality programming will premiere FOX´s AMERICAN IDOL Season 4 with RealityRevealed exclusive content beginning January 2 and culminating January 17, the night of AMERICAN IDOL´s Season 5 premiere on FOX. AMERICAN IDOL Season 4 episodes will be telecast everyday beginning at 5:00pm ET/PT. Fox Reality then premieres AMERICAN IDOL Season 5 original programming in March, April and May.
Fox Reality continues its core promise of giving its viewers "more" as it embraces one of the most successful reality franchises on television, AMERICAN IDOL. AMERICAN IDOL Season 4 with RealityRevealed gives fans the complete experience with never before seen content. Now viewers will have the opportunity to see the entire "Idol" aftermath through the eyes of the stars themselves. With exclusive footage and interviews with the contestants, the whole "Idol" story unfolds giving fans more of what they want to know. On January 17, Fox Reality will air an AMERICAN IDOL season 4 marathon with RealityRevealed followed by a special Season 5 AMERICAN IDOL episode of REALITY REMIX, hosted by Kennedy.
Fox Reality is the destination this March for "Idol" fans who want more of this season´s AMERICAN IDOL when it airs exclusive AMERICAN IDOL original aftermath programming and counts down with America. Every week following elimination shows, Fox Reality goes behind the scenes and follows the contestants America voted off. Reality fans will get up close and personal with the voted off "Idol" contestants, the competition, the families and their fans.
The Style Network Announces RELATIONSHIP REHAB Reality Series - Repairs Broken-Hearted Relationships
The Style Network Helps Shake the Break-Up Blues in the New Reality Series, RELATIONSHIP REHAB, Hosted by Author/Relationship Expert Wendy Diamond
Half-Hour Series Focusing on Real Life Break-Ups to Debut on Tuesday, January 3, 2006
The Style Network is coming to the rescue of the broken-hearted in RELATIONSHIP REHAB, an irreverent, adventurous and informative new half-hour reality series (ten episodes) slated to debut in January 2006, it was announced today by Lisa Berger, Senior Vice President, Programming Development, E! Networks. RELATIONSHIP REHAB will premiere on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 9:00PM ET/PT.
"RELATIONSHIP REHAB is about getting over it and getting on with it," said Berger. "The series will explore love in a fun and lighthearted way, and offer helpful insight on how to cope after a significant break-up."
Hosted by off-beat author and relationship guru Wendy Diamond, RELATIONSHIP REHAB performs broken heart surgery on those who find themselves unable to rise up from the emotional ashes of their most recent love affair. When mourning becomes wallowing, Diamond is there to step in and help the lovesick "snap out of it!" Joined by the subject´s two best friends, Diamond takes each lovesick soul through a series of challenges designed to help them achieve the five essential "Re´s" of a successful relationship rebound: Release, Reclaim, Restore, Revamp and Re-Enter. Physical, emotional, serious and seriously funny, Relationship Rehab may not change someone´s life, but it might just change the way they look at it.
Diamond, whose dog Lucky appears with her on the series, is the author of WHAT A LUCKY DOG! HOW TO UNDERSTAND MEN THROUGH THEIR DOGS. She is also the founder and editor of ANIMAL FAIR magazine. Diamond also recently wrapped the documentary, IN SEARCH OF PUPPY LOVE, due to be released in February 2006.
Half-Hour Series Focusing on Real Life Break-Ups to Debut on Tuesday, January 3, 2006
The Style Network is coming to the rescue of the broken-hearted in RELATIONSHIP REHAB, an irreverent, adventurous and informative new half-hour reality series (ten episodes) slated to debut in January 2006, it was announced today by Lisa Berger, Senior Vice President, Programming Development, E! Networks. RELATIONSHIP REHAB will premiere on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 9:00PM ET/PT.
"RELATIONSHIP REHAB is about getting over it and getting on with it," said Berger. "The series will explore love in a fun and lighthearted way, and offer helpful insight on how to cope after a significant break-up."
Hosted by off-beat author and relationship guru Wendy Diamond, RELATIONSHIP REHAB performs broken heart surgery on those who find themselves unable to rise up from the emotional ashes of their most recent love affair. When mourning becomes wallowing, Diamond is there to step in and help the lovesick "snap out of it!" Joined by the subject´s two best friends, Diamond takes each lovesick soul through a series of challenges designed to help them achieve the five essential "Re´s" of a successful relationship rebound: Release, Reclaim, Restore, Revamp and Re-Enter. Physical, emotional, serious and seriously funny, Relationship Rehab may not change someone´s life, but it might just change the way they look at it.
Diamond, whose dog Lucky appears with her on the series, is the author of WHAT A LUCKY DOG! HOW TO UNDERSTAND MEN THROUGH THEIR DOGS. She is also the founder and editor of ANIMAL FAIR magazine. Diamond also recently wrapped the documentary, IN SEARCH OF PUPPY LOVE, due to be released in February 2006.
Semifinalists Announced For Reality Contest DRAMATIC AUDITIONS
TNT Announces Semifinalists for DRAMATIC AUDITIONS Program
Three Aspiring Actors Will Be Chosen for Final Auditions in Los Angeles
Turner Network Television (TNT), the first and only network dedicated to drama, announces the semifinalists of its second annual DRAMATIC AUDITIONS program, a nationwide search for the most talented aspiring actors in America.
The search began in Los Angeles on Oct. 6 before traveling to Chicago on Oct. 11 and ending in New York on Oct. 20. In addition, hopeful actors across the country who could not attend the live auditions submitted their auditions both online and by mail. The first major off-channel talent search contest conducted in a format similar to traditional auditions, DRAMATIC AUDITIONS attracted thousands of talented actors from across the country.
The following is a list of twenty semifinalists for TNT´s DRAMATIC AUDITIONS:
Los Angeles:
Emanuel Henry
Crystal Irby
Erica Pitts
Kristin Rateliff
Ishtar Stewart
Chicago:
Don Braid
Monifa Days
Marquinn McDonald
Saadiqa Muhammad
Lenise Williams
New York:
Michelle Charles
Adam Henry Garcia
Chyna Lane
Michael The
Serge Thony
Online/Mail-in:
LaToya Morgan Anderson
Jami DeCrease
Christopher Dornberger
Amanda Drake
Kerry Palmer
During the auditions, hopeful dramatic actors selected monologues from The New Classics movies on TNT and had the opportunity to perform their selected scene live in front of a panel of judges. Each semifinalist will receive $1000 and is eligible to win the grand prize: $50,000, an apartment in Los Angeles and use of a car for 12 months, acting lessons and a publicist. Focused on serious dramatic acting, DRAMATIC AUDITIONS re-enforces TNT´s dedication to drama.
The judges will choose three finalists from the 20 semifinalists listed above. TNT will then fly the three finalists to Los Angeles for a final audition taping, where the judges will review the finalist tapes and select a grand prize winner to be announced in December.
Three Aspiring Actors Will Be Chosen for Final Auditions in Los Angeles
Turner Network Television (TNT), the first and only network dedicated to drama, announces the semifinalists of its second annual DRAMATIC AUDITIONS program, a nationwide search for the most talented aspiring actors in America.
The search began in Los Angeles on Oct. 6 before traveling to Chicago on Oct. 11 and ending in New York on Oct. 20. In addition, hopeful actors across the country who could not attend the live auditions submitted their auditions both online and by mail. The first major off-channel talent search contest conducted in a format similar to traditional auditions, DRAMATIC AUDITIONS attracted thousands of talented actors from across the country.
The following is a list of twenty semifinalists for TNT´s DRAMATIC AUDITIONS:
Los Angeles:
Emanuel Henry
Crystal Irby
Erica Pitts
Kristin Rateliff
Ishtar Stewart
Chicago:
Don Braid
Monifa Days
Marquinn McDonald
Saadiqa Muhammad
Lenise Williams
New York:
Michelle Charles
Adam Henry Garcia
Chyna Lane
Michael The
Serge Thony
Online/Mail-in:
LaToya Morgan Anderson
Jami DeCrease
Christopher Dornberger
Amanda Drake
Kerry Palmer
During the auditions, hopeful dramatic actors selected monologues from The New Classics movies on TNT and had the opportunity to perform their selected scene live in front of a panel of judges. Each semifinalist will receive $1000 and is eligible to win the grand prize: $50,000, an apartment in Los Angeles and use of a car for 12 months, acting lessons and a publicist. Focused on serious dramatic acting, DRAMATIC AUDITIONS re-enforces TNT´s dedication to drama.
The judges will choose three finalists from the 20 semifinalists listed above. TNT will then fly the three finalists to Los Angeles for a final audition taping, where the judges will review the finalist tapes and select a grand prize winner to be announced in December.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Casting Call For Reality TV Show On Spousal Cheating
Can Your Relationship Be Saved?
Do you suspect your spouse or significant other of cheating? Is he or she often distracted and day dreaming, "unavailable" when you call at work, and taking more private phone calls than usual? Have you noticed him or her spending more and more time away from you and having less and less sexual interest?
Participate in an upcoming reality TV show by an award-winning film production company and let a team of licensed private investigators calm your fears and help you find out the truth. Experienced, certified PIs will conduct a full investigation and find out for sure if there´s someone else. This is not CHEATERS. This is a serious investigation that will be filmed for a reputable network.
To see if you qualify for a free case, contact pi_castinginfo@yahoo.com
Please provide your name, contact information, age & location
Real people only - ABSOLUTELY NO ACTORS, NO SAG, NO AFTRA. We will be running every applicant through the SAG database. If you´re SAG, you´re out.
At this time casting is limited to the Los Angeles area only.
Do you suspect your spouse or significant other of cheating? Is he or she often distracted and day dreaming, "unavailable" when you call at work, and taking more private phone calls than usual? Have you noticed him or her spending more and more time away from you and having less and less sexual interest?
Participate in an upcoming reality TV show by an award-winning film production company and let a team of licensed private investigators calm your fears and help you find out the truth. Experienced, certified PIs will conduct a full investigation and find out for sure if there´s someone else. This is not CHEATERS. This is a serious investigation that will be filmed for a reputable network.
To see if you qualify for a free case, contact pi_castinginfo@yahoo.com
Please provide your name, contact information, age & location
Real people only - ABSOLUTELY NO ACTORS, NO SAG, NO AFTRA. We will be running every applicant through the SAG database. If you´re SAG, you´re out.
At this time casting is limited to the Los Angeles area only.
AMERICAN IDOL Renewed For At Least Four Season - Terms Of Partner Agreements Announced
FOX Guarantees At Least Four Additional Seasons of Hit Television Show; SonyBMG to Continue to Serve as Record Label for Idol Artists
19 Entertainment Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CKX, Inc., together with Simon Cowell, Fox Broadcasting, FremantleMedia and SonyBMG, issued a joint announcement confirming they had reached agreements that will guarantee at least four, and as many as six, more seasons of AMERICAN IDOL beginning with AMERICAN IDOL 5, which is set to air starting in January 2006. As part of the deal, Fox announced that it had reached an agreement with Cowell to keep him on the hit series for at least five additional seasons.
Though the specific financial terms of the new agreements were not disclosed in the joint announcement, 19 Entertainment did confirm the following elements of the deal:
Under the terms of the new agreement with FOX, 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia will receive a significantly increased license fee per season from FOX, reflective of the previously announced increases in advertising rates for the coming season. Additionally, 19 Entertainment will receive an annual payment tied to its recording agreement with SonyBMG.
In addition to guaranteeing at least four more seasons, the agreement provides for an automatic renewal for up to two additional seasons upon the show achieving certain readily obtainable minimum ratings in the fourth and potential fifth years of the deal.
Commencing with AMERICAN IDOL 5, FOX, whose parent company News Corp. has recently announced substantial investment in internet-based properties, will, at its own expense, build and host AMERICANIDOL.com, which is expected to become the show´s official website. 19 Entertainment, FremantleMedia and FOX will work together to develop content for the website, and will share the revenue generated under an agreed upon formula. 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia, however, retain the exclusive right to develop and offer premium services on the website.
19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia have granted to FOX certain wireless telephony rights, including show-related or inspired ringtones, realtones and video footage. The parties will share the revenue generated from exploitation of these rights under an agreed upon formula.
FOX has agreed to pick-up at least two original shows produced jointly by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia over the next five years. This is in addition to FOX´s recent decision to renew 19 Entertainment´s summer hit SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?.
19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia will produce certain agreed upon shoulder programming to be broadcast on the Fox Reality Channel and the TV Guide channel.
SonyBMG will continue as the designated record label for winning American Idol contestants and 19 Entertainment will receive from SonyBMG a larger percentage of the revenue from the sales of recorded music from future American Idol artists.
CKX acquired 19 Entertainment and its rights to AMERICAN IDOL in March of this year hoping to capitalize on the increase in the demand for globally recognized entertainment properties such as AMERICAN IDOL, resulting from advances in personalized distribution methods that allow consumers to exert greater control over the timing and method of content consumption. CKX believes the best evidence of this trend are the new agreements with FOX and SonyBMG and CKX´s increased share of the revenue produced by AMERICAN IDOL.
In response to the joint announcement, Robert F.X. Sillerman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CXK commented, "We believe the significant increase in our economic share from AMERICAN IDOL under these new agreements, and the unlimited potential offered by partnering with FOX on internet rights and wireless platforms shows the increasing value of content in a world of newly developing and more personalized methods of entertainment distribution. These deals substantiate everything we believed when we chose to focus on acquiring premier content and partnering with its creators." Mr. Sillerman added "With this important step behind us, we can now accelerate our plans for additional growth from our existing properties and through additional partnerships and acquisitions."
Commenting on the new agreement with FOX, Simon Fuller, creator of AMERICAN IDOL and the Chief Executive Officer of 19 Entertainment, said "We are extremely excited that FOX has recognized the phenomenon of AMERICAN IDOL by providing the unprecedented guarantee of at least four and up to six more seasons of the show." Mr. Fuller continued "We look forward to working with FOX and our partners at Fremantle to build upon the success of the show and expand the AMERICAN IDOL content and brand into the evolving worlds of internet and mobile content distribution."
19 Entertainment also announced that it has settled its outstanding litigation with Simon Cowell and FremantleMedia. While the specific terms of the settlement remain confidential, 19 Entertainment confirmed that it will receive a minority interest in certain intellectual property and programming related to the X-Factor television program as well as other specified rights with respect to the show.
19 Entertainment Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CKX, Inc., together with Simon Cowell, Fox Broadcasting, FremantleMedia and SonyBMG, issued a joint announcement confirming they had reached agreements that will guarantee at least four, and as many as six, more seasons of AMERICAN IDOL beginning with AMERICAN IDOL 5, which is set to air starting in January 2006. As part of the deal, Fox announced that it had reached an agreement with Cowell to keep him on the hit series for at least five additional seasons.
Though the specific financial terms of the new agreements were not disclosed in the joint announcement, 19 Entertainment did confirm the following elements of the deal:
Under the terms of the new agreement with FOX, 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia will receive a significantly increased license fee per season from FOX, reflective of the previously announced increases in advertising rates for the coming season. Additionally, 19 Entertainment will receive an annual payment tied to its recording agreement with SonyBMG.
In addition to guaranteeing at least four more seasons, the agreement provides for an automatic renewal for up to two additional seasons upon the show achieving certain readily obtainable minimum ratings in the fourth and potential fifth years of the deal.
Commencing with AMERICAN IDOL 5, FOX, whose parent company News Corp. has recently announced substantial investment in internet-based properties, will, at its own expense, build and host AMERICANIDOL.com, which is expected to become the show´s official website. 19 Entertainment, FremantleMedia and FOX will work together to develop content for the website, and will share the revenue generated under an agreed upon formula. 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia, however, retain the exclusive right to develop and offer premium services on the website.
19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia have granted to FOX certain wireless telephony rights, including show-related or inspired ringtones, realtones and video footage. The parties will share the revenue generated from exploitation of these rights under an agreed upon formula.
FOX has agreed to pick-up at least two original shows produced jointly by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia over the next five years. This is in addition to FOX´s recent decision to renew 19 Entertainment´s summer hit SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?.
19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia will produce certain agreed upon shoulder programming to be broadcast on the Fox Reality Channel and the TV Guide channel.
SonyBMG will continue as the designated record label for winning American Idol contestants and 19 Entertainment will receive from SonyBMG a larger percentage of the revenue from the sales of recorded music from future American Idol artists.
CKX acquired 19 Entertainment and its rights to AMERICAN IDOL in March of this year hoping to capitalize on the increase in the demand for globally recognized entertainment properties such as AMERICAN IDOL, resulting from advances in personalized distribution methods that allow consumers to exert greater control over the timing and method of content consumption. CKX believes the best evidence of this trend are the new agreements with FOX and SonyBMG and CKX´s increased share of the revenue produced by AMERICAN IDOL.
In response to the joint announcement, Robert F.X. Sillerman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CXK commented, "We believe the significant increase in our economic share from AMERICAN IDOL under these new agreements, and the unlimited potential offered by partnering with FOX on internet rights and wireless platforms shows the increasing value of content in a world of newly developing and more personalized methods of entertainment distribution. These deals substantiate everything we believed when we chose to focus on acquiring premier content and partnering with its creators." Mr. Sillerman added "With this important step behind us, we can now accelerate our plans for additional growth from our existing properties and through additional partnerships and acquisitions."
Commenting on the new agreement with FOX, Simon Fuller, creator of AMERICAN IDOL and the Chief Executive Officer of 19 Entertainment, said "We are extremely excited that FOX has recognized the phenomenon of AMERICAN IDOL by providing the unprecedented guarantee of at least four and up to six more seasons of the show." Mr. Fuller continued "We look forward to working with FOX and our partners at Fremantle to build upon the success of the show and expand the AMERICAN IDOL content and brand into the evolving worlds of internet and mobile content distribution."
19 Entertainment also announced that it has settled its outstanding litigation with Simon Cowell and FremantleMedia. While the specific terms of the settlement remain confidential, 19 Entertainment confirmed that it will receive a minority interest in certain intellectual property and programming related to the X-Factor television program as well as other specified rights with respect to the show.
Casting Call For Reality Documentary For Shopaholics
Are You A Shopaholic And Proud Of It?
Do you love the holidays because it gives you an excuse to shop till your heart´s content?
Do you go overboard with gift giving and money is no object?
If so then they would like to hear your story.
Production Company seeking shopaholics for a new reality documentary from an Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker. All ages may apply.
If interested, please email them a brief description of your purchasing habits, what your family or friends think of your habit, where you live and why you think you’re the shopper for this project to CASTING at xmastime2005@aol.com
Do you love the holidays because it gives you an excuse to shop till your heart´s content?
Do you go overboard with gift giving and money is no object?
If so then they would like to hear your story.
Production Company seeking shopaholics for a new reality documentary from an Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker. All ages may apply.
If interested, please email them a brief description of your purchasing habits, what your family or friends think of your habit, where you live and why you think you’re the shopper for this project to CASTING at xmastime2005@aol.com
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
THE SIMPLE LIFE Picked Up By E! Television - New Shows To Premiere In January
E! Entertainment Television Reunites Paris and Nicole for Brand-New Season of THE SIMPLE LIFE Beginning Spring 2006 - Only on E!
Network to Have Access to 36-Episode Library Beginning January 2006
E! Entertainment Television has acquired the hit series THE SIMPLE LIFE, and has ordered ten all-new episodes of the half-hour show to debut in spring 2006, it was announced today by Ted Harbert, President & CEO, E! Networks. The new season is titled THE SIMPLE LIFE: TILL DEATH DO US PART, and will reunite news-making heiresses Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in a format which boasts an all-new twist. THE SIMPLE LIFE is produced by Bunim-Murray Productions in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television.
"We are thrilled to welcome Paris, Nicole and THE SIMPLE LIFE to E!," said Harbert. "The addition of this huge comedy hit to our schedule will continue to distinguish E! as the leader in entertainment, celebrity and pop culture television."
"While many networks expressed a strong desire to pick up this series, the enthusiasm for the project from Ted and his team at E! has been overwhelming," commented Twentieth Century Fox Television Presidents Dana Walden and Gary Newman. "E! was among the first media outlets to recognize the enormous star quality of these two young women, and we think they will be a fantastic partner in bringing the next installment of this valuable franchise to fruition."
"From the minute we collaborated with Twentieth Century Fox Television on the first installment, we knew that there was something inspired about this idea," commented Jon Murray, Chairman and President of Bunim-Murray Productions. "The possibilities for new variations on THE SIMPLE LIFE premise are virtually limitless, and we can´t wait to start production on this latest concept."
THE SIMPLE LIFE follows the fish-out-of bottled water adventures of "celebutantes" Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. The upcoming season of all-new episodes on E! will put the girls to the matrimonial test as it´s "you are my wife ... hello married life" for the jetsetting playgirls. In each of the 10 new episodes, Paris and Nicole will take turns playing the traditional role of wife and running a household. There will be cooking, cleaning and all the other duties required to make a house a home. In addition, as "wives," Paris and Nicole will have responsibility for the children, and each family will ultimately decide which of the heiresses is a "keeper."
Paris Hilton, great-granddaughter of Hilton hotel chain founder Conrad Hilton, is a renowned jetsetter and socialite with homes in Beverly Hills, Manhattan and the Hamptons. Having appeared in some 20 feature films and television series, Hilton´s feature film credits include this year´s HOUSE OF WAX, and she recently wrapped filming NATIONAL LAMPOON´S PLEDGE THIS! and BOTTOM´S UP. Her other film credits include RAISING HELEN, with Kate Hudson; ZOOLANDER, alongside Ben Stiller; THE CAT IN THE HAT; along side Mike Myers; and WONDERLAND with Val Kilmer. Hilton also has her own signature fragrance line, a record label (Heiress Records) and has written two books, CONFESSIONS OF AN HEIRESS: A TONGUE-IN-CHIC PEEK BEHIND THE POSE AND YOUR HEIRESS DIARY: CONFESS IT ALL TO ME.
Nicole Richie, daughter of multiple Grammy(R) Award-winner Lionel Richie, has guest-starred on the television series SIX FEET UNDER and EVE, and made her network television singing debut on NBC´s AMERICAN DREAMS. Richie is working on an album as well as developing a jewelry line. She will also write a follow up to her novel THE TRUTH ABOUT DIAMONDS. Richie is engaged to Adam Goldstein, aka DJ AM, and is currently focused on plans for her upcoming wedding.
E! will also have access to the 36-episode library of the series, which aired on Fox Broadcasting, beginning in January 2006. Season one, titled simply THE SIMPLE LIFE debuted on Fox on December 2, 2003. The following installments, titled SIMPLE LIFE: ROAD TRIP and SIMPLE LIFE: INTERNS took the girls on a road trip from Miami to Los Angeles and tested their skills in the job market as professional interns, and debuted in June 2004 and January 2005, respectively.
Network to Have Access to 36-Episode Library Beginning January 2006
E! Entertainment Television has acquired the hit series THE SIMPLE LIFE, and has ordered ten all-new episodes of the half-hour show to debut in spring 2006, it was announced today by Ted Harbert, President & CEO, E! Networks. The new season is titled THE SIMPLE LIFE: TILL DEATH DO US PART, and will reunite news-making heiresses Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in a format which boasts an all-new twist. THE SIMPLE LIFE is produced by Bunim-Murray Productions in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television.
"We are thrilled to welcome Paris, Nicole and THE SIMPLE LIFE to E!," said Harbert. "The addition of this huge comedy hit to our schedule will continue to distinguish E! as the leader in entertainment, celebrity and pop culture television."
"While many networks expressed a strong desire to pick up this series, the enthusiasm for the project from Ted and his team at E! has been overwhelming," commented Twentieth Century Fox Television Presidents Dana Walden and Gary Newman. "E! was among the first media outlets to recognize the enormous star quality of these two young women, and we think they will be a fantastic partner in bringing the next installment of this valuable franchise to fruition."
"From the minute we collaborated with Twentieth Century Fox Television on the first installment, we knew that there was something inspired about this idea," commented Jon Murray, Chairman and President of Bunim-Murray Productions. "The possibilities for new variations on THE SIMPLE LIFE premise are virtually limitless, and we can´t wait to start production on this latest concept."
THE SIMPLE LIFE follows the fish-out-of bottled water adventures of "celebutantes" Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. The upcoming season of all-new episodes on E! will put the girls to the matrimonial test as it´s "you are my wife ... hello married life" for the jetsetting playgirls. In each of the 10 new episodes, Paris and Nicole will take turns playing the traditional role of wife and running a household. There will be cooking, cleaning and all the other duties required to make a house a home. In addition, as "wives," Paris and Nicole will have responsibility for the children, and each family will ultimately decide which of the heiresses is a "keeper."
Paris Hilton, great-granddaughter of Hilton hotel chain founder Conrad Hilton, is a renowned jetsetter and socialite with homes in Beverly Hills, Manhattan and the Hamptons. Having appeared in some 20 feature films and television series, Hilton´s feature film credits include this year´s HOUSE OF WAX, and she recently wrapped filming NATIONAL LAMPOON´S PLEDGE THIS! and BOTTOM´S UP. Her other film credits include RAISING HELEN, with Kate Hudson; ZOOLANDER, alongside Ben Stiller; THE CAT IN THE HAT; along side Mike Myers; and WONDERLAND with Val Kilmer. Hilton also has her own signature fragrance line, a record label (Heiress Records) and has written two books, CONFESSIONS OF AN HEIRESS: A TONGUE-IN-CHIC PEEK BEHIND THE POSE AND YOUR HEIRESS DIARY: CONFESS IT ALL TO ME.
Nicole Richie, daughter of multiple Grammy(R) Award-winner Lionel Richie, has guest-starred on the television series SIX FEET UNDER and EVE, and made her network television singing debut on NBC´s AMERICAN DREAMS. Richie is working on an album as well as developing a jewelry line. She will also write a follow up to her novel THE TRUTH ABOUT DIAMONDS. Richie is engaged to Adam Goldstein, aka DJ AM, and is currently focused on plans for her upcoming wedding.
E! will also have access to the 36-episode library of the series, which aired on Fox Broadcasting, beginning in January 2006. Season one, titled simply THE SIMPLE LIFE debuted on Fox on December 2, 2003. The following installments, titled SIMPLE LIFE: ROAD TRIP and SIMPLE LIFE: INTERNS took the girls on a road trip from Miami to Los Angeles and tested their skills in the job market as professional interns, and debuted in June 2004 and January 2005, respectively.
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