Topic: Big Brother 15!

[Leafsfan.]

Big Brother 15: longer season, earlier debut, new schedule

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/big_brother_15/2013_Jan_12_schedule-changes

Big Brother 15 will break from tradition and debut two weeks earlier than usual, on June 26 at 9 p.m. That gives the series “a longer edition this summer,” CBS said, and it will presumably end, as usual, in mid-September, when Survivor debuts.

CBS announced that this morning along with a new schedule for the show: It will now air Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 9, and Sundays at 8. The Wednesday episode will be live evictions, and will move to 8 p.m. on July 17, following the conclusion of its version of he Great British Bake Off.

Big Brother received an early renewal for the series last fall; despite a drop-off in viewers year to year, it remains a success for the network.

[RealityFreakWill]

Since they are adding two extra weeks to this coming season, I smell a larger cast and fingers crossed, a new house! I am tired of the same floor plan every year but with new decor. They need to demolish the house and re-built a new one.

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

LONG??  geesh!! More  hours for me I guess! 

I agree with you Will hope they have a better house.. but not sure if it can be any bigger f a cast than last year. Hopefully more entertaining.

[TexasLady]

A house without ants would be good. 

[Reality_Gal]

Longer season = Less work for me. LOL, and now that my sister has her new laptop I can broadcast live feeds for my TV.

 

[HurricaneHowieWood]

Longer season? OMG?!?! Now my house really won't get cleaned all summer! LOL! 

[RealityFanWA]

I would love to see more houseguests. That's awesome!

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

Big Brother 15: More House Guests Than Ever

Written by    Ed B.    MAY 1, 2013 in    Big Brother    with    0 Comments

With just a little over a month to go until we are all encapsulated in our summer addiction The Talk and Big Brother host Julie Chen hinted this morning that Big Brother 15 will have more house guests than ever.

“Big Brother is getting even bigger this summer, which means we need you,” Julie said. “We need more house guests than ever.”

Julie went on to remind all Big Brother addicts that we are getting a longer season, two extra weeks to be exact.  Now the question remains are we really going to see the house full with the most house-guests ever or are we going to see sixteen like we did in Big Brother seasons 9 and 14?

Julie also reminded viewers that it’s not too late to apply to become one of the Season 15 HGs.

Big Brother 15 is scheduled to premiere June 26. That’s just over a month away!  Have you started stocking your Big Brother cave with everything you will need to make it through the summer?

I was on the CBS last week and managed to take a peak around the outside of the Big Brother house, so here are few pics to tide you over.

click link to see pics ► http://tvfishbowl.com/big-brother-15-more-house-guests-than-ever/

[RealityFreakWill]

Just 55 days to go until the premiere!

I'm predicting 18 houseguests! 9 guys and 9 girls. Three double evictions during the season.

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

OK I'll take a jab at it!

I say teams yet again and one from each team will be evicted on the first live night and then be held up in sequester

then they can have up to 20 peeps one team to be an immediate have not so that's 5 peeps in the have not room leaving 14 people to sleep in regular beds and 1 HOH

 So it's 4 teams of 5 and 4 going out the door  leaving 16 peeps  4 of which will be have nots by the end of the live eviction show

[TexasLady]

OK I'll take a jab at it!

I say teams yet again and one from each team will be evicted on the first live night and then be held up in sequester

then they can have up to 20 peeps one team to be an immediate have not so that's 5 peeps in the have not room leaving 14 people to sleep in regular beds and 1 HOH

 So it's 4 teams of 5 and 4 going out the door  leaving 16 peeps  4 of which will be have nots by the end of the live eviction show

Eh?    This requires too much thinking on my part! 

 

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

HA! That's why i threw it up there!!

[theamazingracer21]

What about if its a house of 12 and the game continues as normal (or so they think) because the twist is that there is a second house of another 12 and each house is unaware of the other house's existence until about week 3 or 4 when to 2 houses are merged.

[BamBam]

What about if its a house of 12 and the game continues as normal (or so they think) because the twist is that there is a second house of another 12 and each house is unaware of the other house's existence until about week 3 or 4 when to 2 houses are merged.

That would be a great twist!  Think how much it would screw up everyones game

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

They are building  on the lot there so anything is possible !! Good one TAR21!

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

Nope... a friend of mine was close by there recently and saw

[Reality_Gal]

What type of construction did she see?

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

Im not allowed to disclose  any details!

What type of construction did she see?

[BamBam]

Wonder how they would do that? Families in a different house?

[theamazingracer21]

Wonder how they would do that? Families in a different house?

It would certainly go with the construction Ugot's friend heard passing by the house.

Well then I wasn't far off the mark with my 2 houses twist.

[theschnauzers]

Will we be getting the Showtime After Dark feed this year? It's about the only way I have time to even watch anything live feedish, or is everything headed to CBS.com?

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

I cant see CBS ending the showtime connection. all news should start to trickle out by the end of the month dont worry I will post what i find out ASAP fr everyone!

Will we be getting the Showtime After Dark feed this year? It's about the only way I have time to even watch anything live feedish, or is everything headed to CBS.com?

[Mandoli]

According to a poster on twitter who correctly announced the twist from last year (coaches) he believes this season will take a page out of Survivor 27. It will likely be houseguests against their families.

That's a bummer. I was looking forward to Survivor with this twist. If BB's doing this same thing, I might cry.

[Mug Costanza]

According to a poster on twitter who correctly announced the twist from last year (coaches) he believes this season will take a page out of Survivor 27. It will likely be houseguests against their families.

I genuinely hope not. Why would CBS use the same twist in consecutive reality shows? Heck, the past few years, the Big Brother finale and Survivor premiere have been on the same night!

[BamBam]

And now that Survivor has announced their "family" twist with blood vs water, do we still think BB will be having a family twist too?

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

In the link with the auditions that i went thru several of the people showed a picture of a family member or their friends but that's it.

And now that Survivor has announced their "family" twist with blood vs water, do we still think BB will be having a family twist too?

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

Tweeted by Robyn Kass 

[Leafsfan.]

Yay to the new boards 

[BamBam]

So happy to see this up!    I was just sitting here thinking I wish BB was on because I am bored this afternoon and would love to watch the feeds

[Jimmer]

Yay a new board!

[realshowfan]

YES! BB15! <333

[Leafsfan.]

YES! BB15! <333

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

Thanks TL for the new Board!!

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

TVGN IS THE NEW HOME FOR “BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK”

Per CBS Press Release

Published on: 05/29/2013      |   All 2013 Press Releases

FROM TVGN…

Late Night Companion Show to CBS’s Long-Running Summer Hit Reality Series

BIG BROTHER Joins TVGN Line-Up This Summer


 BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK to Air Two Hours, Seven Nights a Week for 13 Weeks

In Conjunction with the June 26 Season Premiere of BIG BROTHER on the CBS Television Network


LOS ANGELES – May 29, 2013 – TVGN today announced that it will become the exclusive television destination for BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK,  the live, late night companion show to CBS's BIG BROTHER, one of television's most addictive and socially engaged reality series.


BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK will feature a curated live feed from inside the BIG BROTHER house for two hours, seven nights a week (12:00-2:00 AM, live ET/delayed PT) for 13 weeks beginning Wednesday, June 26. In addition, BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK telecasts on TVGN will be cross-promoted on-air within the BIG BROTHER broadcasts on the CBS Television Network.  BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK previously aired for seven seasons on the premium cable network Showtime.

“BIG BROTHER is one of television’s longest-running reality series with a loyal audience, and we are excited to bring BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK to TVGN where fans can watch all summer long,” said Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment and Media, TVGN. “When the sun goes down and the cameras are still rolling, some of the best reality TV moments come to life, and we expect this season of BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK to deliver more jaw-dropping action available only on TVGN.”

Now entering its 15th season, BIG BROTHER on the CBS Television Network will have a longer edition this summer with the new season premiering on Wednesday, June 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). It will be broadcast three nights weekly: Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, beginning July 2); a live eviction show hosted by Julie Chen on Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT, beginning July 3); and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, beginning June 30). The Wednesday live eviction show will move to 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT on July 17.


BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK gives fans of the popular reality series an intimate, late night look at life in the ‘Big Brother House.’ The show features a curated live television feed from inside the house, where nothing is sacred and anything goes.

BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 53 cameras and 97 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day.  Each week, the House Guests will vote someone out of the house.  At the end, the last remaining House Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

BIG BROTHER is executive produced by Emmy® Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in association with Endemol U.S.A.

About TVGN:

TVGN is a highly distributed entertainment network owned by CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF). The venture combines CBS’s programming, production and marketing assets with Lionsgate’s resources in motion pictures, television and digitally delivered content.  Seen in more than 80 million homes, TVGN’s programming celebrates Hollywood with original series and specials. TVGN’s new ownership structure is comprised of the company with the #1 broadcast network and many of the top first-run syndication series (“Entertainment Tonight,” “OMG! Insider”) and the studio that distributes the blockbuster “Hunger Games” and “Twilight” franchises and produces such award-winning dramas as “Mad Men.”

# # #

CHEAT TWEET: #BigBrother After Dark comes to @TVGN! Watch 2 hours of late-night footage from the house 7Days a week—Premieres Wed 6/26 Midnight/11c

TVGN:

On the Web: http://www.tvgn.tv

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tvgn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgn

Photos and Press Materials: www.tvgnpr.com


BIG BROTHER:

Host on Twitter: @JulieChen

Official Show Site: http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_brother/

 

http://www.cbscorporation.com/news-article.php?id=956

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

To help everyone: 

TVGN is channel 273 on Direct TV
TVGN is channel 48 on FIOS
TVGN is channel 94 on ComCast
TVGN is channel 157 on Time Warner
TVGN is channel 117 on Dish Network

TVGN is not available on Cablevision/Optimum  

please add any channel and provider that I may have missed for everyone if you have it

[Mandoli]

Oh, cool. The ex-Prevue Channel. I guess I'll be watching this through the summer.

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

Type in your zipcode  on the upper right corner where it says CHANNEL FINDER to see  where TVGN is located in your area

http://www.tvgn.tv/

 and you can follow TVGN on Twitter  @TVGN https://twitter.com/TVGN

[Jimmer]

I just have a question right now. Is it at all possible for Big Brother to go HD this year? I kind of don't understand why they haven't (besides there are 53 cameras). Maybe they could at least maybe do the HOH and veto competitions in HD and the others in SD.

[Reilly Queens]

I'm pretty sure a while back they announced it would all be in hd

[Jimmer]

Oh, okay, I was just curious. Could you maybe get a link/citation?

[georgiapeach]

Type in your zipcode  on the upper right corner where it says CHANNEL FINDER to see  where TVGN is located in your area

http://www.tvgn.tv/

 and you can follow TVGN on Twitter  @TVGN https://twitter.com/TVGN

Doesn't seem to be available on U-Verse at all!

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

UH OH!!!!   

Type in your zipcode  on the upper right corner where it says CHANNEL FINDER to see  where TVGN is located in your area

http://www.tvgn.tv/

 and you can follow TVGN on Twitter  @TVGN https://twitter.com/TVGN

Doesn't seem to be available on U-Verse at all!

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

There is ZERO confirmation that the Big brother House will be in HD. 

The person(s) who reported it got it from the rumor mill. NO other reliable sources have confirmed the  HD Cams being installed.

 NOW, for CBS to put in  HD cams they have to upgrade all of the TV,monitors etc.. that they use. Even on the editing  side from Endemol and Fly on the wall. That's a lot of equipment and money spent  on man hours.  Is it possible YES.. is it something we definitely know.. NO.. and we won't know FOR SURE until Media day which should be around JUNE 10th Unless they release information soon.

I just have a question right now. Is it at all possible for Big Brother to go HD this year? I kind of don't understand why they haven't (besides there are 53 cameras). Maybe they could at least maybe do the HOH and veto competitions in HD and the others in SD.

[Jimmer]

 

[Kacper]

I can't believe this season is going to be 100 days long. I am kinda excited to see it play out!! This will be a crazy season for sure!

[BamBam]

seeing rumors on other sites that the live feeds will be $15?  Seems low to me, but would be nice and allow more people to get them I think.  Just a rumor though.

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

Not sure how anyone can put out information on how much the feeds will cost since no one credible aka an affiliate has received an email from anyone at CBS.

As far as a $15.00 price, Superpass charged $14.99 per month unless you got the early bird special.

So is this rumor of $15 per month or "in total" for the whole season?  If it's total for the whole season then I wouldnt expect too much from their end on the "live" feeds.  and expect it to be just like BBCANADA

Tick Tock we're all waiting on ANY news

seeing rumors on other sites that the live feeds will be $15?  Seems low to me, but would be nice and allow more people to get them I think.  Just a rumor though.

[Libby]

So is this rumor of $15 per month or "in total" for the whole season?  If it's total for the whole season then I wouldnt expect too much from their end on the "live" feeds.  and expect it to be just like BBCANADA

I didn't follow BBCANADA, so can you elaborate?  I'm a little bummed that my BB Summer is all in flux with the change in After Dark and the feeds. I don't deal well with change!

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

BBcanada feeds were shut down aka fishies for us for hours on end. no reasons to be giving i.e. POV comp have not comp.. they  just shut it down and held that content for their aired shows.    the less we pay for the less actual feeds that we are use to that we will get.

So is this rumor of $15 per month or "in total" for the whole season?  If it's total for the whole season then I wouldnt expect too much from their end on the "live" feeds.  and expect it to be just like BBCANADA

I didn't follow BBCANADA, so can you elaborate?  I'm a little bummed that my BB Summer is all in flux with the change in After Dark and the feeds. I don't deal well with change!

[tory]

  :hearts:yea bb coming bk on soon!! i have kept showtime for a yr now think about my b loved bb.. now we r saying it is going to b on tvgn.. well i just check my guide and it goes to the 19th so i will know soon if bb is going to b on tvgn .. also what was up with bb canada?? they did not show the feeds lots of fishy time ? could u chat and was it on a cbs afleit channell? any one??

[Leafsfan.]

The official twitter account says there will be an announcement tomorrow. Feeds?

[TexasLady]

:hearts:yea bb coming bk on soon!! i have kept showtime for a yr now think about my b loved bb.. now we r saying it is going to b on tvgn.. well i just check my guide and it goes to the 19th so i will know soon if bb is going to b on tvgn .. also what was up with bb canada?? they did not show the feeds lots of fishy time ? could u chat and was it on a cbs afleit channell? any one??

TORY! 

[tory]

 

:hearts:yea bb coming bk on soon!! i have kept showtime for a yr now think about my b loved bb.. now we r saying it is going to b on tvgn.. well i just check my guide and it goes to the 19th so i will know soon if bb is going to b on tvgn .. also what was up with bb canada?? they did not show the feeds lots of fishy time ? could u chat and was it on a cbs afleit channell? any one??

TORY! 

i just signed up for feeds but i for got to do it trew this sight it took me for ever but i got them.. i am hopeing the 23.00 inclueds moble diveses?? ps missed u...

[Boingo]

Big Brother 15: longer season, earlier debut, new schedule

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/big_brother_15/2013_Jan_12_schedule-changes

Big Brother 15 will break from tradition and debut two weeks earlier than usual, on June 26 at 9 p.m. That gives the series “a longer edition this summer,” CBS said, and it will presumably end, as usual, in mid-September, when Survivor debuts.

CBS announced that this morning along with a new schedule for the show: It will now air Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 9, and Sundays at 8. The Wednesday episode will be live evictions, and will move to 8 p.m. on July 17, following the conclusion of its version of he Great British Bake Off.

Big Brother received an early renewal for the series last fall; despite a drop-off in viewers year to year, it remains a success for the network.

Just saw some promos for BB15 last week and looks like they changed the Wednesday, June 26th premiere time from 9:00PM to 8:00PM.  Also read something somewhere that subsequent Wednesday shows will continue to be show at 8PM, but haven't been able to confirm that yet.   Sounds like they are still making tweaks to the schedule as we speak.

[TexasLady]

BOINGO!!   

Thanks for the info on the change of schedule! Seems like you are correct, they are still tweaking the show and schedule.

[Gleeky321]

 
Does anyone know when hg's will be announced this year?? Thanks in advance for any info!

[Mandoli]

Now that I think about it... If the NHL Cup final goes to seven games, I'm not watching the premiere of BB.

Two things conflicting each other? Bad.

[Reilly Queens]

Does anyone know when hg's will be announced this year?? Thanks in advance for any info!

I heard Thursday.

[marylandboy234]

Maybe since there is no chairs and its a couch maybe everybody in the house has a relationship like married, dating, mother & son, father & son and they can both get evicted

[Boingo]

   If the latest "TV Listings" on tvguide.com can be believed, it appears that the 8:00PM Wednesday airing of BB15 will remain in place, as "The American Baking Competition" moves to 9:00PM and stays there after the 26th.

soooo... AFAIK, the BB15 viewing schedule is Sunday 8:00PM, Tuesday 9:00PM, and Wednesday 8:00PM, starting June 26th, till further notice.   

[Kacper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzpSOR35R9U&

Looks like new houseguests will be announced tomorrow and America will vote for the first "Most Valuable Player" of the season.

[Leafsfan.]

 

BB Canada just tweeted this:

More #BB15 news! Each week there will be THREE nominees! We can't wait for tomorrow's houseguest announcement!

[House]

I signed up for the feeds! First time doing it, hope I can figure it out  wish me luck 

[TexasLady]

I signed up for the feeds! First time doing it, hope I can figure it out  wish me luck 

Hi HOUSE!!! We'll help you, don't worry about it!

Can't wait for the cast reveal. Thanks Kacper.

[Mug Costanza]

http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_brother/news/1000844/

BREAKING NEWS: NEW SEASON TWISTS REVEALED!

June 19, 2013

“BIG BROTHER” INTRODUCES TWO NEW TWISTS FOR THIS SUMMER’S EDITION WHICH PREMIERES JUNE 26 ON CBS

For the First Time, Three Houseguests will Find Themselves Nominated for Eviction

Viewers to Play an Influential Role in the Game of BIG BROTHER This Summer by Voting for the “Big Brother MVP”

BIG BROTHER Returns with a Stylish Mid-Century Modern Chic Design and a New “Live Show” Set

BIG BROTHER will unleash two new twists into the stylish, redesigned house this summer that will influence the strategic landscape of the game when it premieres on Wednesday, June 26 (8:00-9:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Julie Chen is the host.

The first twist is a series’ first: instead of two Houseguests being nominated each week for eviction, as in past seasons, contestants will nominate three in this summer’s edition. This process will be further explained during the season premiere.

The second twist will allow BIG BROTHER viewers to play a crucial role in the game by casting votes for the Houseguest they feel is playing the best game.  The Houseguest who receives the most votes will be anointed that week’s, “Big Brother MVP.”  The full scope of the MVP’s secret power will be revealed during the season premiere.

America will start casting their votes for this season’s first “Big Brother MVP” before the Houseguests even enter the game, beginning with a pre-premiere vote starting Thursday, June 20, following CBS’s cast announcement of the new Houseguests.  Fans can visit http://www.cbs.com/bbmvp to cast their vote.

“The Big Brother MVP will force the houseguests to rethink their strategies.  With America rewarding good game play, it doesn't pay to be a floater this summer,” said Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, Executive Producers of BIG BROTHER.

This season, the Houseguests will enjoy a stylish BIG BROTHER house with mid-century modern chic décor. The living room features a stacked stone fireplace filled with concrete balls and LED lighting and an eight foot brass starburst; the redesigned kitchen sits below a giant gold world map; the plush, spa-like bathroom is lined with cedar wood; and the bedrooms include an architect’s studio vibe and a crayon-colored room featuring Los Angeles landmarks.

The Head of Household suite is entirely black and white, including an aquarium of Koi flown in from Asia to bring good fortune.

The mid-century style of the BIG BROTHER house continues on host Julie Chen’s newly remodeled set.  The multi-story front of the house features a new high-gloss stage, a lighted runway and a massive 103 inch plasma screen, as well as several other screens, for Julie to monitor and communicate with the Houseguests.

Following the premiere on Wednesday, June 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), BIG BROTHER will be broadcast three nights weekly – Sundays (8:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT, beginning June 30), Tuesdays  (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, beginning July 2) and the LIVE eviction show hosted by Julie Chen will be broadcast on Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT, beginning July 3).

BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 65 cameras and 98 microphones recording their every move, 24 hours a day.  Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house.  At the end, the last remaining House Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

BIG BROTHER is executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in association with Endemol U.S.A.

[Leafsfan.]

A blogger jumped the gun lol

So here is our first houseguest:

[HurricaneHowieWood]

A blogger jumped the gun lol

So here is our first houseguest:

I would take this with a grain of salt, until we get the official announcement from CBS later today.

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

ha ha ha Yeah right!! they had it all wrong!! Dont trust those bloggers!!

[HurricaneHowieWood]

ha ha ha Yeah right!! they had it all wrong!! Dont trust those bloggers!!

Yep not even a Tiffany in the bunch.  LOL!  Someone just trying to be creative.

[georgiapeach]

ha ha ha Yeah right!! they had it all wrong!! Dont trust those bloggers!!

Thank the lord!

[Reilly Queens]

Oh gosh Jeff narrating all the videos in all the live feeds early bird videos...

and the cast videos too

[Mandoli]

ha ha ha Yeah right!! they had it all wrong!! Dont trust those bloggers!!

Yep not even a Tiffany in the bunch.  LOL!  Someone just trying to be creative.

I think someone on another site said the picture was of a porn star. I don't know if that's even legit.

[RealityFreakWill]

Presenting you the cast of Big Brother 15 (first official group photo)

[TexasLady]

Thanks Will. I am SO going to have trouble identifying the dark-haired girls!

[BamBam]

This was released on Facebook.  What is Andy wearing? 

[TexasLady]

This was released on Facebook.  What is Andy wearing? 

A PJ top and shorts? 

[BamBam]

This was released on Facebook.  What is Andy wearing? 

A PJ top and shorts? 

Looks like it has cats all over it

[RealityFreakWill]

CBS tweeted this picture of the houseguests doing yoga earlier today!

[BamBam]

Possibly the comp for HOH tonight?

[TexasLady]

OH!! Maybe! Think those things they are hanging onto move and bang into each other?

[BamBam]

I think it will move around too.  Look like a perfect comp for a female to win    Didn't Rachel win something similar in her first season?

[ugot2bekidinmeny]

HUBBA HUBBA!!