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The Amazing Race => The Amazing Race Discussion => Topic started by: marigold on September 23, 2008, 06:21:49 PM
Title: The Amazing Race News
Post by: marigold on September 23, 2008, 06:21:49 PM
Exclusive: 'The Amazing Race' producer talks about upcoming season
After twelve seasons, The Amazing Race viewers grown used to seeing the show's contestants participate in some unusual tasks as they race around the world. However, according to co-creator and executive producer Bertram van Munster, the show will be kicking the danger level up a notch during this fall's thirteenth edition.
"[This season] you will see a tricky one where you will wonder 'How in the world did they have the guts to do this?' You are really going to wonder," van Munster told Reality TV World in an exclusive interview last week.
"I look[ed] at it and I [went] 'Oh what was I thinking? Oh my god, this could go very wrong.' And then it does."
But despite the unexpected task drama, The Amazing Race's thirteenth season -- which filmed this past summer and will premiere this Sunday at 8PM ET/PT on CBS -- will still feature the same structure and elements the show has become known for, according to van Munster.
"I think it’s an unbelievable trek around the globe," he told Reality TV World. "We have a fun cast [and] we had a great time with them. They performed splendidly, they were exhausted, they were furious with each other, they loved each other, they were ready to give up. You name it, all of the emotions you can possible imagine on [a show] like this."
Unlike CBS' other long-running Big Brother and Survivor reality series, which have regularly used new twists over the years, The Amazing Race's thirteenth season stuck to a format very similar to the show's previous editions -- a move van Munster said was a deliberate decision to adhere the six-time Emmy-winning show's original concept.
"The more you start messing with an original concept, usually it doesn't get much better. It doesn't really improve," he said.
Instead, van Munster said he placed additional emphasis on designing intriguing task challenges for the new season.
"What I've done [for this season is] I've come up with so many insane challenges that it should do the trick and I think it will be plenty exciting for an audience to watch it," he told Reality TV World.
Rather than moving away from the show's original concept, The Amazing Race 13 will actually attempt to return closer to it and feature "clues" -- which despite their name, have devolved into more basic instructions over the years -- that are more complex and closer to those used in the show's initial editions.
"I think that you'll definitely see it... we really try to go back to the old ways so the audience doesn't feel like we're 'FedEx-ing' people around the world," van Munster told Reality TV World.
"We are very diligent and I am extremely aggressive about it that the show stays really truly original and distinct to the original core as possible."
In addition, the season also happened to play out as one of the few The Amazing Race editions in which one of the competing teams failed to make it to the course's finish line -- an unexpected development that was welcomed by van Munster.
"I like it when people don't make it to the finish line," he said.
Non-elimination Pit Stops will also return as part of The Amazing Race's thirteenth season, according to van Munster, who said he was unsure why fellow executive producer Jonathan Littman had incorrectly told reporters -- and van Munster had then subsequently confirmed -- the stops had been eliminated from last fall's twelfth edition.
"That was our mistake," van Munster, who admits to not being a fan of the non-elimination Pit Stops, said of the confusion. "We probably all had jet lag, but there's always a non-elimination in there."
Last season's new Speed Bump tasks -- the show's latest version of a penalty for the team that arrives last at a non-elimination Pit Stop -- will return for The Amazing Race's thirteenth season, according to the producer.
Viewers will also see a broader range of equipment brought by the contestants this season, including a decision by "Best Friends" Mark Yturralde and Bill Hahler to run the race using extra small backpacks.
"We had people showing up with 80-pound backpacks and we had people showing up with almost nothing," van Munster said. "It's their choice. This is a true reality show. You show up with whatever you have and then we turn you loose and you have to figure out how to do it. We don't sit there and guide [contestants] and manipulate it and edit it and all of that nonsense. We just turn them loose and off you go."
Van Munster said that while the thirteenth season's course -- which covers approximately 30,000 miles of travel and is similar to the length of last fall's edition -- is shorter than most of the show's previous seasons, it features many "really original" locations and will not seem short to viewers.
"If you look at where we're going it's unbelievable," van Munster said. "There are a couple of straight-line-shots that make the mileage a little shorter, but we are going all over the place on this one."
"If you look at it you say 'How can it [only] be 30,000 miles?' ... we have such insane plane rides."
Bolivia, Kazakhstan and Cambodia will be among several of the new countries visited for the first time.
"When I went to Kazakhstan everyone thought I was going to pull a Borat on them," van Munster said with a laugh.
In addition, Cambodia also proved to be difficult due to the country's lack of organized transportation systems.
"The infrastructure consists of mopeds, taxis, and buses -- and lots of them -- so it doesn't make [travel] easy," van Munster explained.
Overall, van Munster said he was extremely pleased with the season's result.
"I'm very proud of it," he said. "It's an insane race once again."
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Post by: Rabbit on September 24, 2008, 02:06:14 AM
woohoo!!! it's about time they stopped hand-feeding the racers on where to go. They were pretty much just shy of giving them a GPS and access to google maps! Thank goodness they're going back to the cryptic clues where teams have to actually *think* about where they have to go.
Like that one in South Africa (i think) where they were told to make their way to where the earth growls at the sky, or something like that...and it was to Victoria Falls where the mist looks like it's growling at the sky. (i'm sure someone with a better memory will correct all my mistakes on that lolol). Or the one where they were told to pay a tribute by offering up a car? They had to figure out it was a paper car and had to locate the correct fire to toss them into.
can't wait can't wait!
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Post by: apskip on September 24, 2008, 07:40:37 AM
It was the "Smoke that Thunders" in AR1 episode 1, for a stretch of the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe going over Victoria Falls.
I completely agree that going back to clues that require some deciphering is way better for viewers than the "Go To" directives which have been typical since AR1 (the paper cars incident excepted). That will bring brains into the equation along with the speed, strength, agility, and ability to read a map and navigate that are already key to victory in Amazing Races.
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Post by: Rabbit on September 24, 2008, 01:19:23 PM
ahh that was it. well i was close, sorta. got the waterfalls right lolol
Now i'm even more excited for Sunday!
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Post by: georgiapeach on October 30, 2008, 11:04:47 AM
For you Canadians!!
Air Canada and CTV team up for Amazing Race-themed contest by Marija Djukic
In the spirit of The Amazing Race, CTV launched the Air Canada Amazing World Experience contest, which was jointly developed by CTV and Montreal-based ad agency Marketel - who also handled media buys - using multiplatform promotional material to reach travel buffs.
To encourage viewers to enter the contest, CTV developed 30-sec, 10-sec and 5-sec on-air promos, which are airing on Montreal's Metrovision screens. Online banners are featured on CTV's website, travelandescape.ca, discoverychannel.ca and aircanada.com.
Prizes include four trips for two, including flights and accommodations, to a destination in Asia, Europe, South America or Australia, as well as one grand prize trip for two to all four destinations. The contest ends Nov. 23.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: michael on October 31, 2008, 11:43:10 AM
yay...
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CBS is sticking with winners, looking for new ones
October 31, 2008
Filed under: Industry, Programming, Reality-Free
logo cbsFor CBS, tradition and consistency are the keystones for success. So while CBS Corp. president and CEO Leslie Moonves talked about a few new projects in an interview with TV Week, he also shared the news that the network will be booking more Survivor and The Amazing Race editions in the seasons to come.
To this I state, hooray! Especially for The Breathtaking Race. There’s a reason this show has won the Emmy so many times. The current race has been terrific. Survivor seems to be having a bounce back season, as well.
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Post by: patlini on October 31, 2008, 12:22:14 PM
awesoME
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Post by: georgiapeach on January 17, 2009, 05:27:32 AM
Amazing’ lessons Spanish teacher Nelson Rojas, left, watches as Toni, a contestant from the 13th season of "The Amazing Race," runs into the audience to kiss students at Corona del Mar High School on Friday.
CdM teacher brings TV-show contestants to school because he says the program helps teach geography appreciation.
By Michael Alexander Updated: Friday, January 16, 2009 8:55 PM PST
Spanish-language teacher Nelson Rojas’ five classes at Corona del Mar High School were all screaming at an ear-splitting volume.
“Period Three!” one group yelled.
It was no wonder they were excited, as Rojas’ classes were filled with fans of CBS’s “The Amazing Race,” and four teams from the last two seasons of the show were 10 feet in front of them.
For the last few years, Rojas has taught the show in his classroom, using its many exotic locales to teach geography in Spanish. But the show has a positive message for students as well, Rojas said.
“I use it to teach geography and history, but also to get them to travel and be good ambassadors, especially in the times we live in nowadays,” he said. “In my class, I tell my kids, ‘I want you guys to study abroad, to spend a year somewhere — go anywhere.’”
But with some chance connections and effort, Rojas and students managed to get “Amazing Race” contestants to visit the school last year, and he topped the effort Friday.
In front of a crowd of nearly 300, eight of the show’s contestants answered audience questions and Rojas’ quizzing, mingled with the audience and talked about how travel has changed them.
“It’s made me the most thankful for what I have in my life,” said Aja Benton, who competed in the most recent season, the 13th. “Going to other places in the world, you realize how happy people can be with so little.”
Some of the event was less serious in tone: Benton’s boyfriend, Tyrone “Ty” White, talked about how painful it was to crush kiwi fruit with his feet, and contestant Mark Yturralde lightheartedly complained about his own hardest challenge.
“Definitely, it was wrestling at 15,000 feet, where there’s no oxygen at all, and you can’t breathe,” Yturralde said.
But Rojas’ message got through, as the guests talked about the importance of seeing the world and keeping an open mind.
For 12th-season competitor Jennifer “Vyxsin” Fiala, the biggest lesson of the show was that she should have paid attention in school.
“I would have taken foreign language a lot more seriously,” she said. “I would have picked one and learned it. It can only help you.”
Rojas said this year’s meet was doing exactly what it was supposed to: open minds.
“I make 180 ‘Amazing Race’ fans every year in my classes,” Rojas said. “They get the travel fever. Their experience in my class isn’t just about learning the words; it’s about learning other cultures.”
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Jobby on January 17, 2009, 05:31:14 AM
Why can't i get a teacher like that?
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on January 17, 2009, 11:33:03 AM
I had geography teachers who yelled. Not cool.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Hooky on January 17, 2009, 04:22:43 PM
I just found that on Google! I was going to post it but you guys found it first.
I wish I could meet the contestants, but only one team lives close enough for me to ever see them.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: ImANewUser on January 17, 2009, 10:34:36 PM
I wanna meet TAR teams too, but the closest I'll ever get to are the Asian teams. :P
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on January 22, 2009, 12:16:33 PM
http://blog.newsok.com/television/2009/01/22/bonnie-hunt-celebrity-auction-raises-money-for-cancer-research/Bonnie Hunt celebrity auction raises money for cancer research Posted by televisionJanuary 22, 2009 Talk show host Bonnie Hunt used to work as an oncology nurse at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University in Chicago. She helped raise more than $30,000 for the center with her “Bonnie’s Basement” celebrity auction in December. And she has once again asked her talk show guests to help her with the second installment of her online auction. Go to www.bonniehunt.com to bid on one-of-a-kind celebrity items in “Bonnie’s Basement.” All profits from the auctions, which end Sunday (Jan. 25) will benefit her former place of work. Among the items up for bids are: ◊◊An Ovation guitar signed by Grammy and Academy Award-winner Melissa Etheridge (pictured at right signing it on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”). ◊◊“The Amazing Race” official Season 13 check-in mat signed by host Phil Keoghan. ◊◊NBC anchor Brian Williams’ personal Presidential Election Day press badges. ◊◊Volleyball signed by Chad Michael Murray and other “One Tree Hill” cast members. ◊◊Jensen Ackles’ signed director’s chair fabric back and a “Supernatural” signed hockey jersey. ◊◊Hospital scrubs signed by the cast of “Grey’s Anatomy”. ◊◊Boxed Star Wars’ Princess Leia plastic bust and a copy of “Wishful Drinking” signed by Carrie Fisher. Great items. Even greater cause. Happy bidding.
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Here's the current bidding, oh my I want it! :lol: $325 only!
thankfully puddin its not a far ride for me to get in that photo with you and phil :jam:
We forgot to tell you Kogs, the party is at your house :jam: , I'll bring the Kosher wine :wine:
:yess: :yess: :jam:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on February 11, 2009, 04:49:44 PM
I don't know what to make of this, but I heard on WABC-TV, the local ABC channel for the New York metro area, that Bertam van Munster would be on tomorrow on the Eyewitness News this Morning program, which is on from 5am to 7am. I will try and VCR tape it and if successful report on what he says.
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Post by: georgiapeach on February 11, 2009, 04:56:28 PM
We have been waiting for a BVM interview or something! :jumpy: So please do try! :ty3:
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Post by: Jobby on February 11, 2009, 07:17:26 PM
Did you guys get the mat in the end? :sucks
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on February 12, 2009, 07:01:56 AM
I don't know what to make of this, but I heard on WABC-TV, the local ABC channel for the New York metro area, that Bertam van Munster would be on tomorrow on the Eyewitness News this Morning program, which is on from 5am to 7am. I will try and VCR tape it and if successful report on what he says.
I taped the 2 hour Eyewitness news this Morning segment. I was mistaken. There was an interview of Jerry Bruckheimer(not Bertram Van Munster), who is touting his film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" starring Isla Fisher. There was nothing about the Amazing Race (and why would ABC be publicizing it, now that I think about it?). So, fuhgettaboutit.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: walkingpneumonia on February 12, 2009, 10:19:01 AM
I don't know what to make of this, but I heard on WABC-TV, the local ABC channel for the New York metro area, that Bertam van Munster would be on tomorrow on the Eyewitness News this Morning program, which is on from 5am to 7am. I will try and VCR tape it and if successful report on what he says.
I taped the 2 hour Eyewitness news this Morning segment. I was mistaken. There was an interview of Jerry Bruckheimer(not Bertram Van Munster), who is touting his film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" starring Isla Fisher. There was nothing about the Amazing Race (and why would ABC be publicizing it, now that I think about it?). So, fuhgettaboutit.
It happens, but at least thanks for thinking of us. Besides ABC Studios does have a piece in Amazing Race so you never know. Down the line, someone from The Amazing Race could be on.
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Post by: puddin on February 12, 2009, 10:59:36 AM
Thanks apskips. I read that ABC is picking up a Bruckheimer pilot or 2 for the fall season, no idea if thats related as well?
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Post by: apskip on March 03, 2009, 08:18:26 AM
Today at 2pm to 3pm on the Travel Channel, Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods - Phuket is being rerun. Andrew always captures a bit of local culture in addition to the food, so it is worth seeing if you want to be ready for episode 7 of AR14.
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Post by: apskip on March 31, 2009, 12:05:41 PM
I just finished watching a Samantha Brown Travel Channel program on Iceland. The closing segment was a trip to the Blue Lagoon. Who can forget that as the pit stop of AR6, episode 1 and the demise of the "New York Jews in Iceland"?
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on March 31, 2009, 12:11:16 PM
That was a funny scene. Joe & Avi were in TAR for too short a time.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on April 16, 2009, 09:13:41 AM
There is a new travel competition show for families traveling the lower 48, Great American Road Trip. It premiere Wednesday, July 1st 8/7c. Here is what it is about(note the second coming of the World's Largest chair):
"Great American Road Trip" from BBC Worldwide is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected to take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small, all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory. These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the regal Washington Monument. Along the way, our families and viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks, ranging from the World's Largest Chair to a sneaker the size of a car. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly compliments their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation. For information on casting and how to enter your family, check out our casting page and our video below. "Great American Road Trip" will debut on Wednesday, July 1 (8-9 p.m. ET) and will continue for eight weeks.
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Post by: Moo on April 16, 2009, 09:53:37 AM
There is a new travel competition show for families traveling the lower 48, Great American Road Trip. It premiere Wednesday, July 1st 8/7c. Here is what it is about(note the second coming of the World's Largest chair):
"Great American Road Trip" from BBC Worldwide is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected to take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small, all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory. These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the regal Washington Monument. Along the way, our families and viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks, ranging from the World's Largest Chair to a sneaker the size of a car. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly compliments their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation. For information on casting and how to enter your family, check out our casting page and our video below. "Great American Road Trip" will debut on Wednesday, July 1 (8-9 p.m. ET) and will continue for eight weeks.
Doesn't it look quite like TAR:FE?? :funny:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 16, 2009, 12:47:21 PM
Put this in the Phil Rides Across America thread, but I'll put it here. Phil Tweeted:
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“Great news. Just got the call from the Network. CBS has ordered another season of “The Amazing Race.”
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Post by: puddin on April 16, 2009, 01:00:25 PM
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Post by: puddin on April 16, 2009, 07:03:35 PM
04.16.2009 CBS PICKS UP "THE AMAZING RACE" FOR ITS 15TH SPRINT AROUND THE WORLD
CBS has ordered the 15th edition of the six-time Emmy Award-winning reality series THE AMAZING RACE, hosted by Phil Keoghan, for broadcast during the 2009-2010 season.
THE AMAZING RACE 14 is currently averaging 10.94 million viewers, 3.4/08 in adults 18-49 and 4.3/10 in adults 25-54, winning its time period in all these measures in four of its last five broadcasts.
Host Phil Keoghan is currently on a 40-day, 3,500 mile bike ride across America www.philridesacrossamerica.com, which ends in New York City on May 9, the day before the season finale of THE AMAZING RACE 14 on Sunday, May 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
Casting is already underway for the 15th edition. Keoghan will be appearing at open casting calls throughout his ride with upcoming stops in Chicago (April 24), Pittsburgh (May 1) and New York (May 8). Applications are also available at www.cbs.com/amazingrace.
THE AMAZING RACE has won the Emmy Award for "Outstanding Reality-Competition Program" every year since the category was created six years ago.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster and Jonathan Littman are the executive producers for Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Earthview Inc., in association with ABC Television Studio and Amazing Race Productions. THE AMAZING RACE was created by Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri
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Post by: puddin on April 16, 2009, 07:06:29 PM
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for broadcast during the 2009-2010 season.
Winter? :'(
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Post by: mswood on April 16, 2009, 08:20:04 PM
Not necessarily Puddin. Thats just what the media refers to has next season. It could mean anything. It could mean its not on the schedule (like season 12) and it will air whenever its needed. Or it could mean they are given them the go ahead to really push the preproduction side of it and get it ready to film as soon as casting is finished. This leaves them the option of being able to get one in the can for the fall (if they choose) and still allow them to green light a 2nd session either during May upfronts (where they will get a true sense of how the show performs minus the help of sports).
Oh and by the way where the hell did CBS pull those average numbers for because they aren't even close.
Its like they aren't counting the first two episode of the season. Because as of this last Sunday our average is 10.380 million viewers a 3.1 in adults 18-49 and a 3.9 in adults 25-54.
The numbers they use match (when using only two decimal points, I have data to the third) if you only average episodes 3-8. The 2d episode (against the oscars really hit hard).
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on April 16, 2009, 08:23:59 PM
I hope your right mswood!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 16, 2009, 08:46:28 PM
I think mswood is right. And I have a feeling at the upfronts next month that CBS will announce TAR16.
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Post by: Moo on April 17, 2009, 12:08:23 AM
OMG! Two seasons of TAR next year!!!! YIPPIEEEE!!!! :lol: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo:
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Post by: mswood on April 17, 2009, 09:48:19 AM
Well thats what I am hoping for but it isn't a done deal by any means.
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Post by: mswood on April 17, 2009, 09:49:45 AM
Marc Berman in his Mediaweek Friday report has this to say.
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-More Amazing Race: CBS has renewed Emmy winning reality/competition The Amazing Race for a 15th cycle, which is expected to air next fall. Casting is currently underway.
Yes, 15 is definitely a go. 16 is not. Be happy for one. Pray for two.
Oops, I thought then that 15 was actually confirmed due to many casting calls this spring in the US, and when Phil and the rest of the world announced that there's another race, thought that 16 was a go... :'( :'( But I guess 1 is fine with me, better 1 than none...
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 17, 2009, 10:38:06 PM
Apparently, Phil's and CBS' Tweets on TAR15 was a first.
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CBS tweets 'Amazing Race' renewal 15th season announcement a first for web service
By Nellie Andreeva
April 16, 2009, 05:32 PM ET CBS' "The Amazing Race" was picked up for a 15th cycle Thursday and made history as the first series whose renewal was announced on Twitter.
Using the micro-blogging service, "Race" host Phil Keoghan posted the following tweet Thursday: "Great news. Just got the call from the network. CBS has ordered another season of 'The Amazing Race.' "
Instead of confirming through the regular channels, CBS also opted to do so on Twitter, whose popularity among Hollywood types has exploded over the past few months.
"This just in: CBS has ordered another season of the Emmy-winning 'Amazing Race,' " CBS' tweet said. "Official announcement coming."
After breaking technological ground, the network did follow up with a traditional news release, offering more details on the pickup.
Casting for the 15th edition of "Race" is under way. Keoghan is on a 40-day, 3,500-mile bike ride across America, which ends in New York City on May 9, the day before the season finale of "Amazing Race 14." Along the way, he will appear at three of the open castings calls: Chicago (April 24), Pittsburgh (May 1) and New York (May 8).
Since its 2001 premiere, "Race" has won six consecutive Emmys for best reality competition series, taking home the trophy every year since the category was created.
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Post by: georgiapeach on April 17, 2009, 10:50:37 PM
I don't mind HOW they announce it, as long as they keep them coming!! Good job TAR 14 cast!! Thanks for the ratings!! :kuss:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 18, 2009, 02:24:21 AM
By the way, Entertainment Weekly is reporting 15 episodes for TAR 15.
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'Amazing Race' renewed for 15th season
Apr 16, 2009, 04:19 PM | by John Young
Categories: Television
CBS's The Amazing Race will return in the fall for its 15th season, Variety reports. Once again, the reality competition program will be hosted by Phil Keoghan, who is currently biking across America to raise awareness for MS. It is expected that CBS will order 15 episodes for the next season. The Emmy-winning Amazing Race continues to earn impressive ratings, averaging a little more than 10 million viewers per episode.
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Post by: DrRox on April 18, 2009, 02:44:41 AM
15 Episodes.......thats a lot of episodes.....lol Well with 4 NEL legs, you could do it with 13 teams.....add in a double leg and then you would need 12 teams. Or 12 teams with 3 NELs and 2 double legs.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on April 18, 2009, 05:41:34 AM
Or it is a mistake, lol.
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Post by: Moo on April 18, 2009, 07:18:40 AM
By the way, Entertainment Weekly is reporting 15 episodes for TAR 15.
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'Amazing Race' renewed for 15th season
Apr 16, 2009, 04:19 PM | by John Young
Categories: Television
CBS's The Amazing Race will return in the fall for its 15th season, Variety reports. Once again, the reality competition program will be hosted by Phil Keoghan, who is currently biking across America to raise awareness for MS. It is expected that CBS will order 15 episodes for the next season. The Emmy-winning Amazing Race continues to earn impressive ratings, averaging a little more than 10 million viewers per episode.
For the 15th Season, I think 15 episodes would be a gift for us. (They're making up for Season 12 and 13?? :lol:).. :lol: Why not add it to 15 legs, and 15 teams and 15 countries to go to? :funny:
But filiming 15 teams would be so much difficult to handle and watch though..
Cheers to CBS, WRP, the crew and staff of TAR, to The Amazing Race and to us viewers for making our beloved show reach Season 15! :partie: :congrats: :werock: :yourock: :party:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Jobby on April 18, 2009, 11:19:42 AM
TAR will live as long as I live.
Muahahahaha. :funny:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: DrRox on April 18, 2009, 12:27:33 PM
MsPeach, I think you have hit the proverbial nail, squarely on the head!!!!!
they have made mistakes in reports as well, in saying about "dropping non-elimination legs" which all of us thought it meant having zero when it actually meant reducing the pre-Season 12 number. n then the producers gave a stupid excuse later when another report mentioned the discrepancy.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on April 18, 2009, 01:10:10 PM
I think its a typo too maybe someone can contact the editor?
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Post by: Hooky on April 18, 2009, 02:07:32 PM
I don't know whether I like it or not, but I think 15 episodes could truly be an amazing race! :yess:
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Post by: NoluckBoston on April 19, 2009, 11:16:57 AM
Shhhhhhhh!
Don't tell them. Then maybe they will feel obligated to do 15 episodes for us!
}:>
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on April 28, 2009, 08:20:52 AM
I did not have a better place to put this, so I have it here. Tonight from 10pm to 11pm Globetrekker will be featuring the Anderson Military Base at Yigo, Guam. I got as far as the eastern gate of Anderson when I toured Guam by public bus in April, 2008 but the curious tourists are not allowed in. For those of you who wanted to see more of the site where AR11 tasks in the Guam episode started, this is your chance. This is on PBS throughout New Jersey and may be shown elsewhere. It is the newest episode of Globetrekker, so look for it in your area if you are interested in this.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on April 28, 2009, 02:08:04 PM
Here is some more Amazing Race news that combines with what's happening with other shows. One of the best new travel shows in "Dhani Jones Circles the Globe" NFL linebacker Jones, an engaging fellow, travels the world competing in athletic contests where professionals let just him join them. He has been to:
Muay Thai in Thailand, Schwingen in Switzerland, rugby in England, dragon boating in Ssingapore, jai alai in the Basque section of Spain, hurling in Ireland, and water rescue in Australia
The main reason to watch is not to see Dhani compete (you can do that by watching Cincinnati Bengals football games). It is the travelogue that takes up about half of each show.
What I find particularly interesting are the current episode's tributes to the Amazing Race. The water rescue task for Dave/Jeff in Queensland won them a FAST FORWARD. Dhani was in the Sydney area, but water rescue is identical there. Also, Dhani visited the Manly OceanWorld Aquarium just like Amazing Race Asia 1.
I highly recommend "Dhani Circles the globe." He still has some more places to visit before this show goes into Travel Channel reruns (although each one is shown many times in the week it premiers).
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on July 13, 2009, 09:43:48 PM
I discovered some excellent PBS programs this afternoon that relaet to AR11. First was Travelscope where Joseph Rosendo, a decent travel show host, went to San Pedro de Atacama and other places nearby, finishing at the interesting geysers and hot springs of the Valley of the Moon.
Following it was Passport to Adventure, with even better travel hosts in Julie Conover and Mark Jennings. They went to Guam. I had seen this program before but it was still interesting to see the many different things that can be done on that island without being on any military base.
This was on channel 21, PBS from Long Island. If you get a chance I recommend that you take a look at these programs.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on July 16, 2009, 08:31:44 AM
Emmy NOminations are annoucned for:
Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program American Idol · FOX · FremantleMedia N.A., Inc. & 19TV Ltd. Ryan Seacrest, Host Dancing With The Stars · ABC · BBC Worldwide Productions Tom Bergeron, Host Project Runway · Bravo · Magical Elves for The Weinstein Company, Full Picture, Bravo Heidi Klum, Host Survivor · CBS · SEG Jeff Probst, Host The Amazing Race · CBS · World Race Productions Inc. Phil Keoghan, Host Top Chef · Bravo · Magical Elves, Bravo Padma Lakshmi, Host Tom Colicchio, Co-Host
Outstanding Reality - Competition Program American Idol · FOX · FremantleMedia N.A., Inc. & 19TV Ltd. Ken Warwick, Executive Producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Executive Producer Simon Fuller, Executive Producer Charles Boyd, Co-Executive Producer Patrick M. Lynn, Supervising Producer Megan Michaels, Supervising Producer Dancing With The Stars · ABC · BBC Worldwide Productions Conrad Green, Executive Producer Rob Wade, Co-Executive Producer Matilda Zoltowski, Co-Executive Producer Joe Sungkur, Supervising Producer Ashley Edens-Shaffer, Supervising Producer Kim Kilbey, Senior Producer Erin O'Brien, Producer Project Runway · Bravo · Magical Elves for The Weinstein Company, Full Picture, Bravo Harvey Weinstein, Executive Producer Bob Weinstein, Executive Producer Dan Cutforth, Executive Producer Jane Lipsitz, Executive Producer Rich Bye, Executive Producer Jane Cha, Executive Producer Desiree Gruber, Executive Producer Heidi Klum, Executive Producer Frances Berwick, Executive Producer Andrew Cohen, Executive Producer Shari Levine, Executive Producer Casey Kriley, Co-Executive Producer Rich Buhrman, Co-Executive Producer Michael Rucker, Co-Executive Producer Andrew Wallace, Co-Executive Producer Barbara Schneeweiss, Producer The Amazing Race · CBS · World Race Productions Inc. Bertram van Munster, Executive Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Executive Producer Jonathan Littman, Executive Producer Hayma "Screech" Washington, Executive Producer Elise Doganieri, Co-Executive Producer Amy Nabseth Chacon, Co-Executive Producer Mark Vertullo, Co-Executive Producer Matt Schmidt, Supervising Producer Jarratt Carson, Supervising Producer Evan Weinstein, Supervising Producer Giselle Parets, Senior Producer Michael Norton, Senior Producer Patrick Cariaga, Senior Producer Phil Keoghan, Producer Top Chef · Bravo · Magical Elves, Bravo Dan Cutforth, Executive Producer Jane Lipsitz, Executive Producer Shauna Minoprio, Executive Producer Andrew Cohen, Executive Producer Frances G. Berwick, Executive Producer Dave Serwatka, Executive Producer Rich Buhrman, Co-Executive Producer Liz Cook, Co-Executive Producer Fred Pichel, Co-Executive Producer Casey Kriley, Co-Executive Producer Gaylen Gawlowski, Co-Executive Producer Nan Strait, Supervising Producer Kevin Leffler, Supervising Producer
It looks like the usual suspects.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Kogs on July 16, 2009, 08:31:44 AM
Tar was nominated for 6 emmys + phils nomination
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: 2old4tech on July 16, 2009, 08:42:17 AM
Does anyone know? Is "Co-Executive Producer Matt Schmidt" the same "Matt" that posted all of the pics (spoilers?) a couple of seasons ago?
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: mswood on July 16, 2009, 10:12:46 AM
15 Episodes.......thats a lot of episodes.....lol Well with 4 NEL legs, you could do it with 13 teams.....add in a double leg and then you would need 12 teams. Or 12 teams with 3 NELs and 2 double legs.
Well it is possible for them to do a typical season and call it 15 episodes. They can do the standard 2 hour opening episode, and they could expand the final leg to two hours (instead of the typical two episodes shown in a two hour block). It would be an extremely cost effective way of generating two additional hours of the show, with a very small increase in the production budget. Or heck one of the hours could be a highlight episode (they have done it twice before).
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on July 16, 2009, 10:25:20 AM
Does anyone know? Is "Co-Executive Producer Matt Schmidt" the same "Matt" that posted all of the pics (spoilers?) a couple of seasons ago?
Not the same Matt, our Matt was let go :'(
On a brighter note, :wohoo:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: 2old4tech on August 29, 2009, 06:07:25 PM
I don't want to post her photo without permission, so here's a link to a blogger who posts a picture of BVM's office from a recently made visit to "Amazing Race HQ"
I didn't listen to her "appearance on Shaun Daily's TV Talk show on [link to a blog]."
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Neobie on August 29, 2009, 08:34:15 PM
Cool! Recognize the Poland armour and the Auckland Gordian knot, but what about the rest?
And what's with the book on Leningrad Oblast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leningrad_Oblast)?
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on August 29, 2009, 09:31:41 PM
Kate O'Hare is a journalist who has done many TAR articles...I think she did another interview from their office way back? But nice, 2old4tech, thanks for sharing!
Your eyes are way better than mine, Neobie!! Maybe it is something to do with being next door to Estonia? ???
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on August 29, 2009, 10:01:57 PM
Cool! Recognize the Poland armour and the Auckland Gordian knot, but what about the rest?
And what's with the book on Leningrad Oblast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leningrad_Oblast)?
? quick search TAR5, leg 4/5 Pushkin to Saint Petersburg ....Catherine's Palace, Sadovaya Street, Pushkin, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: RealityFanWA on September 02, 2009, 09:07:54 PM
I saw an AD for AR15 on Tuesday during the Big Brother airing. It was so cool and it got me very excited!!!
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on September 02, 2009, 09:26:41 PM
I have some youtubes i guess I dont think to post them down here in the non- spoiler board *oops
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: apskip on September 03, 2009, 09:46:58 PM
I want to take you back to the Barcelona leg of AR10 where Rob and Kimberly plus Lyn and karlyn elected to do the DETOUR which was a tomato fight based on La Tomatina in Bunol. This year's La Tomatina was held August 26 in Bunol. Here is a link to 22 gory pictures of it: La Tomatina 2009 - Bunol (http://www.newsday.com/travel/spain-s-annual-tomatina-food-fight-1.1397726)
If this is your kind of fun, enjoy!
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 07, 2009, 04:14:20 PM
I have some youtubes i guess I dont think to post them down here in the non- spoiler board *oops
Saw a promo for the two hour premiere during the US Open coverage yesterday. Getting me psyched up! And I'm back for good after a month break. :casey :casey :casey :casey :casey
P.S. I like that new banana smiley! :jam: :jam: :jam:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on September 07, 2009, 04:22:07 PM
Saw a promo for the two hour premiere during the US Open coverage yesterday. Getting me psyched up! And I'm back for good after a month break. :casey :casey :casey :casey :casey
P.S. I like that new banana smiley! :jam: :jam: :jam:
We've missed you Ken :luvu: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 07, 2009, 04:25:11 PM
Hello, my cupcake! I'm back with a vengeance! I won't say anything about the spoilage in here, but you guys were busy while I was gone. :lol:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Hooky on September 07, 2009, 11:09:46 PM
I have some youtubes i guess I dont think to post them down here in the non- spoiler board *oops
Saw a promo for the two hour premiere during the US Open coverage yesterday. Getting me psyched up! And I'm back for good after a month break. :casey :casey :casey :casey :casey
P.S. I like that new banana smiley! :jam: :jam: :jam:
That's what I said when I returned! :funny:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Hooky on September 08, 2009, 01:09:00 PM
'The Amazing Race': Is UCF's Miss America taking part? posted by halboedeker on Sep 8, 2009 8:16:20 AM
Is Orlando native Ericka Dunlap -- Miss America 2004 -- on "The Amazing Race" this season?
That's the hot rumor on the Internet. CBS won't announce the cast until tomorrow.
Dunlap earned a degree in advertising and public relations from the University of Central Florida. She was the first African-American to win the Miss Florida title. (Dunlap is pictured enjoying her victory after being crowned Miss America in 2003.)
According to Internet buzz, Dunlap and her husband, Brian Kleinschmidt, are taking part in the CBS show.
The 15th edition of "The Amazing Race" will have a two-hour premiere at 8 p.m. Sept. 27.
'The Amazing Race': Is UCF's Miss America taking part? posted by halboedeker on Sep 8, 2009 8:16:20 AM
Is Orlando native Ericka Dunlap -- Miss America 2004 -- on "The Amazing Race" this season?
That's the hot rumor on the Internet. CBS won't announce the cast until tomorrow.
Dunlap earned a degree in advertising and public relations from the University of Central Florida. She was the first African-American to win the Miss Florida title. (Dunlap is pictured enjoying her victory after being crowned Miss America in 2003.)
According to Internet buzz, Dunlap and her husband, Brian Kleinschmidt, are taking part in the CBS show.
The 15th edition of "The Amazing Race" will have a two-hour premiere at 8 p.m. Sept. 27.
Glad to see it's revealed tomorrow. I was thinking they'd only reveal the cast on the episode itself.
No spoilers in the Discussion board please!
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Mister RC on September 09, 2009, 07:00:12 AM
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Glad to see it's revealed tomorrow. I was thinking they'd only reveal the cast on the episode itself.
And good thing they won't (wait that long)! Especially for those that need his or her pre-race opinions and for that need to know who's who for TAR seasonal games. Although I'm sure that there are other options in case they actually did that.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: walkingpneumonia on September 16, 2009, 08:21:06 PM
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KennyandTina Heading out to film a CBS Amazing Race/Royal Caribbean promotional Commercial on a 9 day Cruise!!!! Good Luck @ The Emmy's AR;) 5:40 AM Sep 15th from web
Hey - I want to be on this cruise!
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on September 16, 2009, 08:50:21 PM
Ken and Tina, Margie and Luke, Kelly Crabbe, ...who else?
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Jobby on September 17, 2009, 05:37:56 AM
KennyandTina Heading out to film a CBS Amazing Race/Royal Caribbean promotional Commercial on a 9 day Cruise!!!! Good Luck @ The Emmy's AR;) 5:40 AM Sep 15th from web
Hey - I want to be on this cruise!
I know Kelly and Christy?? are going too??
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 17, 2009, 08:23:01 PM
Can't wait for the season to start. I don't want to start another folder, but if someone can PM me with a streaming site for TAR's season premiere, let me know. My TV went out during the summer and I have yet to replace it. I'm surviving watching TV shows and sports through various sites like Justin TV.
Do not put the site here. PM please. Thanks.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2009, 08:58:19 PM
ummmm...Time for a new TV?? :lol:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on September 17, 2009, 09:13:06 PM
Can't wait for the season to start. I don't want to start another folder, but if someone can PM me with a streaming site for TAR's season premiere, let me know. My TV went out during the summer and I have yet to replace it. I'm surviving watching TV shows and sports through various sites like Justin TV.
Do not put the site here. PM please. Thanks.
Well hell I would have loaned you one Ken ;)
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: rockeesta999 on September 17, 2009, 11:09:55 PM
Can't wait for the season to start. I hope this Amazing Race will be more exciting and there will be more adventurous..
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 17, 2009, 11:39:45 PM
KennyandTina Heading out to film a CBS Amazing Race/Royal Caribbean promotional Commercial on a 9 day Cruise!!!! Good Luck @ The Emmy's AR;) 5:40 AM Sep 15th from web
Hey - I want to be on this cruise!
I know Kelly and Christy?? are going too??
Ken & Tina + Kelly & Christy on this cruise = <3<3<3 I WISH I can go, but I'm currently studying right now, so... :funny:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on September 18, 2009, 07:42:07 AM
And Margie and Luke TOO!
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: ImANewUser on September 18, 2009, 08:26:06 AM
Loved them, then hated them....right now, looking back, they made for great characters. So I say, "I am SO sad that I'm not able to go." :funny:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: theschnauzers on October 07, 2009, 06:57:00 PM
It's not exactly the news media, but Phil and TAR were used as the $12,500 question on tonight's episode of the syndicated "Who Wants to be a Millioniare" with Meredith Viera. The contestant had to call her brother for help, but she did get it right.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on October 07, 2009, 10:15:41 PM
What was the question??
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: theschnauzers on October 07, 2009, 10:27:16 PM
Basically, it was "Phil is the host of which popular reality show?" I think the other three choices were Survivor, Project Runway, and Dancing with the Stars, but I really didn't pay attention to those. :funny:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on October 07, 2009, 10:34:52 PM
Fun!! :jumpy:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Jobby on October 07, 2009, 10:50:17 PM
Basically, it was "Phil is the host of which popular reality show?" I think the other three choices were Survivor, Project Runway, and Dancing with the Stars, but I really didn't pay attention to those. :funny:
What a waste to a lifeline used... :groan: That'll teach him not to pay attention to the 7 emmy award winning reality show! :funny:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: theschnauzers on October 09, 2009, 02:45:00 PM
President Obama being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize wasn't the only surprise for me this morning. I got a Google Alert about a former reality contestant who, as it turns out, worked in casting for TAR at the time TAR won its first Emmy in 2003. He's now a local news anchor starting in Orlando this coming week. And this guy was quite likeable when he was on Big Brother 3 (in 2002). Jason Guy (link) (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2009/10/weshs-jason-guy-he-came-to-news-via-big-brother-reality-tv.html)
I wonder if his new station will let Jason interview Erika and Brian? It will be rare to have someone in the news media do a Racer interview who actually knows TAR first hand, even from the production side.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Hooky on October 10, 2009, 03:14:45 AM
President Obama being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize wasn't the only surprise for me this morning. I got a Google Alert about a former reality contestant who, as it turns out, worked in casting for TAR at the time TAR won its first Emmy in 2003. He's now a local news anchor starting in Orlando this coming week. And this guy was quite likeable when he was on Big Brother 3 (in 2002). Jason Guy (link) (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2009/10/weshs-jason-guy-he-came-to-news-via-big-brother-reality-tv.html)
I wonder if his new station will let Jason interview Erika and Brian? It will be rare to have someone in the news media do a Racer interview who actually knows TAR first hand, even from the production side.
Ugh, the Peace Prize choice is simply not right. :groan:
He's been in office for, what, nine months?
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 15, 2009, 11:31:50 AM
The home of TAR 11 through 14 on cable, Fox Reality Channel, will shut down in March 2010.
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Fox Reality Channel shutting down Network to end run in March after four years
Oct 14, 2009, 10:25 PM ET Fox Reality Channel will cease operations next year.
Fox Networks Group told staffers Wednesday that the 4-year-old channel will end its run March 31.
The network aired a mix of acquired reality repeats such as "Temptation Island" and "Last Comic Standing" and some original reality content like "American Idol Extra."
The company has not yet announced what it will do with the channel, which is distributed to 50 million homes.
"With the changing cable landscape, we've made a strategic decision to shift some resources and refocus on emerging channels," the company said. "However, Fox Reality Channel will remain on our lineup for at least the next several months."
The home of TAR 11 through 14 on cable, Fox Reality Channel, will shut down in March 2010.
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Fox Reality Channel shutting down Network to end run in March after four years
Oct 14, 2009, 10:25 PM ET Fox Reality Channel will cease operations next year.
Fox Networks Group told staffers Wednesday that the 4-year-old channel will end its run March 31.
The network aired a mix of acquired reality repeats such as "Temptation Island" and "Last Comic Standing" and some original reality content like "American Idol Extra."
The company has not yet announced what it will do with the channel, which is distributed to 50 million homes.
"With the changing cable landscape, we've made a strategic decision to shift some resources and refocus on emerging channels," the company said. "However, Fox Reality Channel will remain on our lineup for at least the next several months."
I was happy when I read that, its a channel my cable does not provide :D
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: michael on October 15, 2009, 02:34:57 PM
lol puddin, I never got Fox Reality either.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: tigellinus on October 16, 2009, 07:20:42 AM
^Speak for yourself!! It's on my Comcast and I was a fan!...of the TAR re-runs too! But oh well, there's too many channels as it is.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on October 19, 2009, 08:04:01 PM
Thanks Dalton Ross!
10/19/2009 07:21 PM EW TV Review: "The Amazing Race" By: Dalton Ross - Entertainment Weekly When "The Amazing Race" first came on the air back in 2001, it was with a mountain of hype behind it. Fresh off the success of "Survivor," the folks at CBS were sure they had their next exotic reality giant. Then the show had the misfortune of debuting right around the attacks on September 11, and a program about travel on airplanes suddenly wasn't the escapist entertainment fare viewers were looking for. The show was never officially canceled, but in those early years, you never quite new when it would come back on. The network tried it during summer, and they trotted it out whenever another show needed to be taken off the air.
"The Amazing Race" was on life support, and even die hard fans probably wanted it put out of its misery when they staged a truly unfortunate family edition. But a funny thing happened on the way to the ratings graveyard. Slowly, buzz began to build, ratings began to pickup, and here we are now in the show's 15th season. And the newest installment has everything that has made the program so popular, even if it took awhile. You have an often visually stunning spectacle with teams visiting places like Cambodia and the Persian Gulf and taking part in local culture and customs. You have quirky challenges that are sure to entertain by unnerving even the most common of couples. And you have colorful teams to root for and against.
This season, the heroes were Justin and his partner with Asberger's, Zev, who came in first place in one leg, only to lose one of their passports and therefore be eliminated. But equally likeable are Harlem Globetrotters Flight Time and Big Easy. Sure, they're probably there just to promote their basketball team, but so what? They're Globetrotters! On the flip side are the grating Lance and Keri. You always need a good pair of heels to root against, and they definitely fit the bill. The only bummer about this show is that it is almost impossible to DVR since football always makes it start and end late. But I shouldn’t complain. After the way things started back in 2001, I should just be happy that this race is still on.
VIDEO HERE (http://ny1.com/9-staten-island-news-content/ny1_living/107572/ew-tv-review---the-amazing-race-)
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on October 28, 2009, 05:59:35 PM
CBS news is doing a story on Blake and his free shoes, they showed a short clip from The Amazing Race, he now lives on a sailboat in LA :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: michael on October 28, 2009, 06:26:39 PM
Cool! I want to live on a sail boat.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on October 28, 2009, 10:51:49 PM
ok this clip is not the one I saw but Blake is there, the story I saw was about Blake ..
Only On The Web: While on assignment for a report, "CBS Evening News" correspondent Daniel Sieberg captures an inside look at Ethiopia, as poverty-stricken children receive new shoes.
eta:
Shoe-Giver Helps Ethiopia
An American businessman has become a "social entrepreneur" by giving away shoes to Ethiopian children in need. Daniel Sieberg reports on this man's American Spirit.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 28, 2009, 11:29:23 PM
Blake rocks. And I have a pair of Toms Shoes. Very comfortable. :tup:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on October 29, 2009, 12:10:28 AM
I think everyone should buy a pair of Tom's shoes for Christmas gifts instead of the usual -- whatever :jam: . It really is a feel good story :hearts:
http://www.tomsshoes.com/default.asp
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: theschnauzers on October 29, 2009, 12:49:41 AM
Blake and TOMS have had a very good year. First the AT&T campaign that featured TOMS Shoes and Blake in the spring, and now CBS News.
It's ironic that FOX overtook his bid to start a reality programming channel, and now FRC is going off the air in a few months. In the meantime, he starts a shoe business with a unique business plan, and it seems to be working.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 30, 2009, 09:03:53 PM
He's doing more good with TOMS than he ever would with a reality channel.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: theschnauzers on November 30, 2009, 05:05:10 PM
TAR has been nominated for a 2009 Producers Guild of America award
I can see TAR beating all the others (it has swept all the Emmys for outstanding reality competition) except for Colbert Report. Colbert's pretty awesome.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: walkingpneumonia on December 09, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Some Canadian Amazing Race "love". http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html (http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html)
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: michael on December 09, 2009, 03:34:19 PM
Some Canadian Amazing Race "love". http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html (http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html)
all the more reason to make a Canadian Big Brother and Canadian Amazing Race so I can go ON BB:Canada and meet my future Amazing Race Canada partner....(and win both shows).
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: mswood on December 09, 2009, 04:30:44 PM
Some Canadian Amazing Race "love". http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html (http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html)
all the more reason to make a Canadian Big Brother and Canadian Amazing Race so I can go ON BB:Canada and meet my future Amazing Race Canada partner....(and win both shows).
Pro: Canadians love TAR
Cons: Michael
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: walkingpneumonia on December 09, 2009, 05:03:29 PM
Some Canadian Amazing Race "love". http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html (http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html)
all the more reason to make a Canadian Big Brother and Canadian Amazing Race so I can go ON BB:Canada and meet my future Amazing Race Canada partner....(and win both shows).
Pro: Canadians love TAR
Cons: Michael
What if it was Survivor:Canada instead of BB:Canada and Michael was forced to live in an igloo for a month? That might be worth it, eh?
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: puddin on December 09, 2009, 06:32:57 PM
Some Canadian Amazing Race "love". http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html (http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Race+around+world+grips+Canada/2309534/story.html)
all the more reason to make a Canadian Big Brother and Canadian Amazing Race so I can go ON BB:Canada and meet my future Amazing Race Canada partner....(and win both shows).
Pro: Canadians love TAR
Cons: Michael
:lol: :lol: I love you mswood
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: michael on December 09, 2009, 06:38:39 PM
wow guys, wow....I'm not feeling the love here! :knuckles:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: slayton on December 09, 2009, 07:18:43 PM
wow guys, wow....I'm not feeling the love here! :knuckles:
Please, your our King. How much more love do you want?
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: Mister RC on December 10, 2009, 11:16:05 AM
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I wonder who's going to have racers on in the future.
God willing, Jimmy Fallon. Or Anderson Cooper. Yeah, that's wishful thinking. Maybe Chip could start up a show and he could have racers show up there. Then we have Regis, but typically, this is reserved for the winners.
Sad to see the show go. Fortunately, it looks like it'll make it through next season as a whole. Hopefully, TES will pick it back up next year, but again that's wishful thinking.
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: walkingpneumonia on December 11, 2009, 02:32:14 PM
Not really too sure where to put this...
Who wants to be a Duck Whisperer? http://theduckwhisperer.bigcartel.com/ (http://theduckwhisperer.bigcartel.com/)
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: georgiapeach on December 11, 2009, 02:42:04 PM
Maybe in the Zwev/Justin thread? I got it too. :lol:
Title: Re: The Amazing Race News
Post by: theschnauzers on January 10, 2010, 09:28:57 PM
Some interesting comments from Nina Tassler, President of CBS Entertainment, as reported by Andy Denhart (link)
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CBS' entertainment president Nina Tassler said Saturday she's "high on" both Undercover Boss, which will be launch after the Super Bowl, and the 20th season of Survivor. She also praised the network's other reality series, though she didn't mention Welcome to the Neighborhood.
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She also had praise for The Amazing Race, and said that the show will continue "as long as it continues to perform. … We had a great season this year, in particular. Bertram [Van Munster, the executive producer and co-creator,] is a magician." She said that they "have never been a complacent production. They are always looking for new challenges."
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Tassler also said "the beauty of having a reality show like Race, like Survivor like Big Brother, these brands that continue to succeed, is because each cycle, when you go into the casting process, you really get an opportunity to almost reinvent yourself. So the combination of great casting, with Bertram finding wonderful, unique and unusual routes, I think just contributes to the longevity of the show."
In other words, expect these shows to stick around for at least a few more seasons.