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TAR Australia 8 (Celebrity Edition 2) News, Media & Speculation Thread!
Bookworm:
Spoilers Ahead!
I did some analysis of the montage they showed at the start of episode 1 (have not yet finished the episode, so there could be more confirmation of tasks that take place in Salta besides the carnival that are not referenced here), and there were pretty heavy spoilers! I tried to identify as many of the backgrounds as I could, but, to be safe, I've left out any information I'm unsure of. In assigning leg numbers, I assume locations follow the same pattern as the last few seasons, spending 3 legs in each country.
Safe to Phuket (Legs 10-12)
* Bam Bam & Logan
* Brooke & Adam
* Pete & Bridget
Images grouped under Phuket include the various shots of Ko Panyi, Ko Rang, Phang Nga Bay, and teams washing Asian elephants.
Safe to Namibia (Legs 7-9)
* Thorpie & Christian (there’s also a shot of them kayaking in what could be Phuket)
* Billy & Oscar (at an eating task in Swakopmund in the Live Sightings Thread)
Images grouped under Namibia include teams sandboarding and climbing up sand dunes and teams interacting with Bushmen.
Safe to South Africa (Legs 4-6)
* Havana & Steph
* Chloe & Emily
* Jett & Lily (Seen in Johannesburg in the Live Sightings Thread)
Images grouped under South Africa include teams on a safari excursion (lions seen), Bam Bam & Logan dancing with Zulu (?) tribesmen, and teams at a school/orphanage, including the extended Chloe/Emily speech to a little girl.
Safe to Jujuy (Leg 3) [Jujuy is not confirmed but Thorpie and Christian are shown marveling at Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy Province]
* Cyrell & Eden
"Jujuy" is how I'm referring to the rocky/deserty clips. We mostly seen Cyrell & Eden in these shots, dealing with a donkey and carrying items on their backs.
Seen in Salta (Leg 2)
* Nat & Mel
Salta was defined as a foresty/marshy background; the main shot featured two teams running to the Pit Stop and Nat & Mel walking to what I presume is the Pit Stop. I've traced Lily's "I can't, I can't" freakout to Salta based on the background and the preview promising an eating challenge.
Xoruz:
Behind the scenes article about filming in Namibia.
https://www.republikein.com.na/kuns-en-vermaak/australiese-amazing-race-maak-namibiese-draai2024-10-01
--- Quote ---The popular Amazing Race television series took a Namibian twist again in May, with Amazing Race Australia shooting the first of three episodes in the country. These episodes were broadcast in Australia on Sunday and Monday. The Amazing Race franchise has more than 20 million glued to the box office worldwide.
The Namibian Film Commission's senior administrative officer for permits, Shirley Kariange confirmed that the production of the local episodes was filmed in Namibia from May 1 to 31. Sandstone Film Logistics' Paul van der Ploeg was the local facilitator, but was unable to share much about his experience due to his busy schedule and a non-disclosure agreement. He referred inquiries to film producer Lesley-Anne Mulder of Outbound Film in South Africa. Lesley-Anne has been responsible for Namibia as a destination's participation in Amazing Race for some time.
She was previously involved in the American Amazing Race in Namibia, which was produced for CBS & ABC Studio, divisions of Paramount Global and the Walt Disney Company. Also on her list is the Israeli Amazing Race in 2018, which was shot for Keshet Broadcasting in Israel, she says.
"Namibia is a very popular choice for reality shows of this nature because of its magnificent and diverse landscapes, fascinating cultures and incredible geology," says Lesley-Anne.
Mulder describes the Namibian leg of the production as "large-scale", with around 80 Australian and foreign production members flown in, while Outbound hired around 50 local film and support workers with Sandstone Logistics.
"This is one of the biggest and logistically most complicated programs on international television," says Lesley-Anne.
Filming was done at the airport in Walvis Bay, in Swakopmund, at the Spitzkoppe, in the dune belt along the coast, at Pelican Point in Walvis Bay, at the Dorob shipwrecks, and in the Namib-Naukluft Park. Furthermore, Omandumba in the Erongo was also added as a location.
"As the facilitating producer for Amazing Race Australia, my experience has been both challenging and rewarding," says Lesley-Anne. The production process involves a tremendous amount of advance scouting and careful planning.
“We have to consider extensive logistics, locations and transport coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly. One of the key aspects of our preparation is to help design the challenges or tasks that the participants must complete. This requires a good understanding of the local culture and environment, and this is where our collaboration with the Namibian team becomes invaluable. Their insight and expertise are crucial to creating authentic and engaging experiences for the participants," she says.
Lesley-Anne praises the synergy between her production team and the local Namibians. "Overall, the experience is a mix of hard work, creativity and long hours, resulting in a program that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the beauty of diverse cultures," she says.
Amazing Race involves teams of two traveling around the world in competition with other teams. However, Namibians will not be able to watch the locally shot episodes, with MultiChoice confirming that they are not scheduled on any of its DsTV channels for September or October. The Channel 10 website (10play.com.au) also cannot be streamed locally due to geological restrictions. - augetto@republikein.com.na
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