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As I said before, thrilling.
:yawn::yawn:Primetime BBC1. ![]() |
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Cheap and nasty programme, but if this was on ITV or Channel 5, the BBC brigade would be saying what a cheap, useless show. I really think this is BBC One's peaktime jump the shark moment and I hope it stiffs. Next up we'll have repeats of Bargain Hunt.
I do agree this kind of stuff shouldn't be in primetime though. |
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As I said before, thrilling.
:yawn::yawn:Primetime BBC1. ![]() ![]() But probably not! Do we expect a series high for Mr and Mrs then that night? |
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The recent Pound Land documentary on C4 was Dispatches best rating in years. I wouldnt write off Pound Shop Wars just yet.
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I do agree this kind of stuff shouldn't be in primetime though.
What is exactly wrong with a documentary following two of Britain's fastest growing retailers? When has this type of show not been on primetime?? It is hardly a BBC One daytime consumer type show. I genuinely don't get the criticism of this and I have in the past criticised the flowerpot men and that's Britain as being awful. But this sounds to be similar to the BBC 2 show which went behind the scenes at John Lewis. |
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Hi guys
![]() Can't believe Emmerdale beat EastEnders without +1 on a normal Tuesday. Robbie? Dan2008? Thoughts? ![]() A quick request as can't find it, does anyone know the rating for Tool Academy's opening episode the other night? |
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Pound Shop Wars does sound quite interesting to me at least, though it seems more like a 10.35pm documentary than primetime from the description
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Re:21:00- The Paradise: 4.90m (21%) I was just looking at that rating and thinking how much better it's done than other autumn dramas such as Good Cop, Hunted, Homefront, Monroe...
As for Brazil, interesting but just lacked the sense of adventure that the earlier series had. Maybe the world is just too small nowadays. |
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The recent Pound Land documentary on C4 was Dispatches best rating in years. I wouldnt write off Pound Shop Wars just yet.
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Thanks - my Digiguide has now updated with the full description.
OK so it does sound like a cheap docusoap. So the hook is: which entrepreneur will sell more cans of shaving foam and bumper packs of dishcloths? You never know, it could be the 21st century's The Cruise and be a break-out hit ![]() But probably not! Do we expect a series high for Mr and Mrs then that night? |
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oh this is parody right Quote:
EXCLUSIVE: U.S.’ reality pool is getting crowed. Fox is taking a plunge into the competition celebrity diving reality arena with Stars In Danger: High Diving, a two-hour special, which will air this winter. It will be produced by Bunim/Murray Prods. based on a format owned by its parent company Banijay International. If successful, it could spawn a regular series. have we really got to the point, where two networks are airing a "Diving With The Stars" format?The Stars In Danger green light comes on the heels of ABC giving a straight-to-series order earlier this month to Celebrity Splash, a competition celebrity diving reality series from Eyeworks USA, also based on an European format owned by Eyeworks. Stars In Danger: High Diving is expected to hit the water (air) first. seriously? I might as well give up on network TV now. http://www.deadline.com/2012/10/fox-...splash-series/ |
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oh this is parody right
have we really got to the point, where two networks are airing a "Diving With The Stars" format? seriously? I might as well give up on network TV now. |
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Hi guys
![]() Can't believe Emmerdale beat EastEnders without +1 on a normal Tuesday. Robbie? Dan2008? Thoughts? ![]() A quick request as can't find it, does anyone know the rating for Tool Academy's opening episode the other night?
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Watchdog will be replaced by Pound Shop Wars on 7 November, according to Digiguide.
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It's a production company war more than a network war. Banijay International have made Stars In Danger in Germany for years and are suing Eyeworks over Celebrity Splash.
ok that is just a distraction from the main point, why was this mega flop, ever commissioned in the first place? seriously this is going to make TOWIE, look worthy of an Oscar. |
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Can the 99p Stores expand quickly enough to retain their market position, or will Chris's Poundworld chain catch up? The two family businesses are in direct competition - even opening some stores right next door to each other - but who will come out on top?
The 50p shop of course. 99p shops are so 2003. |
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so FOX are totally innocent, and had no idea ABC had commissioned something similar?
ok that is just a distraction from the main point, why was this mega flop, ever commissioned in the first place? seriously this is going to make TOWIE, look worthy of an Oscar. The reason it has been commissioned is because it was a hit in the Netherlands (and Germany). It beat the local version of Strictly Come Dancing. Given that the Netherlands is a hot spot for breakout formats, people paid attention. I'm not sold on the idea - there's very little content in diving especially if performed to a poor level (the same problem Dancing on Ice has IMO). But in theory, celebrities learning to dive is no more stupid than celebrities learning to do ballroom dance. |
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Oh FOX knew they'd done it. But it could be said that ABC bought "stolen goods" and FOX bought the original. Which is a reversal of what usually happens because Mike Darnell has bought a few obvious copycat formats in the past. Neither of them have had any role in developing this stuff, they're just buying. So Banijay, feeling wronged, would have been keen to get their show on the air first and it looks like FOX will do that.
The reason it has been commissioned is because it was a hit in the Netherlands (and Germany). It beat the local version of Strictly Come Dancing. Given that the Netherlands is a hot spot for breakout formats, people paid attention. I'm not sold on the idea - there's very little content in diving especially if performed to a poor level (the same problem Dancing on Ice has IMO). But in theory, celebrities learning to dive is no more stupid than celebrities learning to do ballroom dance. seriously what is it about this format, that makes two networks want to commission it? I would also say there is ALOT more to Strictly, than simply Celebrities Ballroom Dancing, there is the professionals for starters. Also there is a much wider variety of dancing than there is of diving. Dancing also seems to be alot more TV friendly, dance can go on as long as the TV channel needs it to, the cameras can be reasonably close to the dance, as it happens. Diving on the other hand, is all over in a few seconds, meaning your need slow motion, to really show the dive off, like can be done on Strictly. |
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Hi guys
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It was Monday actually. Robbie and dan2008 have been strangely quiet about it though...
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Any idea when The Royal Variety Performance will air ? I'm guessing a Wednesday.
If I'm A Celeb starts on 11 Nov, I expect it will finish on Sat 1st December. So Royal Variety for Wed 7 or Wed 14 Dec ? |
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whilst your point that its ABC who commissioned the copy cat is valid, FOX is still the second network to commission the basic "Diving With the Stars"
seriously what is it about this format, that makes two networks want to commission it? There's buzz around it. There aren't many new format hits these days so nobody wants to miss out when one comes onto the market. ABC need a replacement for Dancing With The Stars. FOX need a replacement for So You Think You Can Dance. Quote:
I would also say there is ALOT more to Strictly, than simply Celebrities Ballroom Dancing, there is the professionals for starters. Also there is a much wider variety of dancing than there is of diving.
There will be professionals in this no doubt. Tom Daley is going to be on the UK version (Eyeworks are talking to TwoFour Group about UK production because they have a relationship with Daley already for digital media stuff). In terms of variety I think they can build it up - higher platforms, more complicated dives, synchronised as well. There's a lot in diving (so I learnt during London 2012!). Although how much the celebs will be able to master in 10 weeks or so is debatable. Quote:
Dancing also seems to be alot more TV friendly, dance can go on as long as the TV channel needs it to, the cameras can be reasonably close to the dance, as it happens. Diving on the other hand, is all over in a few seconds, meaning your need slow motion, to really show the dive off, like can be done on Strictly.
I agree to a point. But they've obviously worked around it. So they walk up... moment of tension before they dive... splash... slow motion repeat... discuss... chat to contestant. So long as they have a steady flow of contestants and diving, it could be do-able. Remember, on Strictly and X Factor a typical act will be "on screen" for 7-9 minutes. But considerably more than half of that is taken up by the judges comments (2 minutes +), scoring (in Strictly), having a chat with the contestant, the VT's (2 minutes +). |
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ABC need a replacement for Dancing With The Stars. FOX need a replacement for So You Think You Can Dance.
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There will be professionals in this no doubt. Tom Daley is going to be on the UK version
Also he is still young, nothing says he will be good on camera. Quote:
In terms of variety I think they can build it up - higher platforms, more complicated dives, synchronised as well.
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Remember, on Strictly and X Factor a typical act will be "on screen" for 7-9 minutes. But considerably more than half of that is taken up by the judges comments (2 minutes +), scoring (in Strictly), having a chat with the contestant, the VT's (2 minutes +).
Also I dont fancy the Great British Public being capable of phoning in to vote on who did the best dive. Quote:
Even The Voice took a bit longer to sell (it sold like heroin in a prison once it was a hit in the US).
I will be avoiding this show, when it airs in the UK, however at this rate, it may end up on two channels. |
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fair enough Tom Daley is the big hope for the format in the UK, its the one thing that could give the show a little bit of respectability. However he cant train everyone, judge everyone, and then do a couple of dives himself, there needs to be someone else on the show.
Daley is just the big ticket name to put on the posters. They don't need famous judges. It's not like the DOI and SCD panels (or Pop Idol for that matter) were household names before those shows became hits. Quote:
Also he is still young, nothing says he will be good on camera. Perhaps. This is definitely the biggest issue in trying to have some kind of progression across the series. How much can they learn week to week? The German version was only a one off, perhaps for this very reason. height maybe, but synchronised dives, is ALOT of work, maybe too much for the Z listers who will be taking part. The better contestants will certainly be able to start incorporating more complex moves and whatnot - I saw some decent attempts on one of the trailers or the Dutch pilot (can't remember which). The token comedy act might get old quickly. Watching rotund people bomb into the pool will be funny the first time but won't last long. Then again, if it's Ann Widdecombe there will be nothing funny about seeing her in a swimsuit. ![]() Quote:
I think TV could do with less of that kind of thing, not more.
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Also I dont fancy the Great British Public being capable of phoning in to vote on who did the best dive.
Is it any worse than them choosing the best ice dancer or ballroom dancer? It sounds like the US versions might just be judges scoring (public voting is harder to work over there due to timezones). I suppose the UK version could be the same.
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Also he is still young, nothing says he will be good on camera.
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Any idea when The Royal Variety Performance will air ? I'm guessing a Wednesday. If I'm A Celeb starts on 11 Nov, I expect it will finish on Sat 1st December. So Royal Variety for Wed 7 or Wed 14 Dec ?
Great line-up for the RVP, actually:
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