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Title: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 03:08:24 PM
THE WORLD IS WAITING!

Press:

This season, the multi-Emmy Award-winning series sends 11 new Teams on a Race around the globe, making first time visits to exotic locations such as Indonesia, Malawi, Belgium and Denmark.  Along the way, Teams will travel through four continents and 20 cities and cover nearly 40,000 miles.

 

Teams will be tested early and often and met with a new penalty called the "Hazard," which will impact one Team's future on the Race right from the starting line.  The global journey sets off from the foothills of Southern California where the Teams' problem solving abilities will be put to the test as they search for clues to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan. Teams fortunate enough to survive the first leg will find themselves amidst an 8th Century Buddhist temple in Indonesia, riding elephants through the rain forests of Thailand, and racing for their lives when they discover they're facing the series first ever Double Elimination.

 

This season's cast includes a pair of Olympic snowboarders, twin sisters, an ex-NFL tight end, flight attendants, the youngest person to ever sail around the world alone, two winners of SURVIVOR, Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca, and many more.

 

This fall marks the 10 year anniversary of THE AMAZING RACE, which originally premiered on Sept 5, 2001.
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The Amazing Race -- Kindness of Strangers-- At the start line of the multi Emmy-Award winning series THE AMAZING RACE in the foothills of Southern California, teams' problem solving abilities will be put to the test as they search for clues to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan, in the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)  CBS Television.
     
 
          Press Photos here: http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg662661.html#msg662661 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg662661.html#msg662661)
 

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  THE SEASON PREMIERE OF "THE AMAZING RACE" MAKES ITS FIRST PIT STOP OF THE SEASON IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN, ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 (http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=29243)

 
 
 
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/2%20Minute%20Premiere%20CAPS/19-1-2minpremiereCAPS4109.jpg)


Look for this FORMAT week to week!
post 1: PRESS
post 2: Preview and Promo vids
post 3: TIMELINE (taken from spoiler info)
post 4: summaries, if any :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 03:09:47 PM
New PREVIEW! X-Treme Racing!>>warning!! Contains ep 2 scenes as well!
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/GJUOrGara3o?version=3&hl
 
 
2nd Preview! Thanks Slowhatch!
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/o5g4judx3F0?version=3&hl=en_US

 
          CAPS (ep 1) here: http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg666632.html#msg666632 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg666632.html#msg666632)
 
 

FIRST Promo (8/31/11)
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/AvUQvSEI4UY?version=3&hl
 
 
 
Passport Promo! Thank you TL!


http://www.youtube.com/v/qhduYQdb9wQ?version=3&hl
 
 
Passport Promo V2!!
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/_-k03h2eSDc
 
 
TAR CBS Premiere Show
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/3AXw9nabZKg
 
 
Phil reveals the New Penalty:
 
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/S_aP3uuhtGs?version=3&hl
 
 
 


 
 
EPISODE 1 Premiere First 2+ minutes:  Thanks WP!
 

http://www.youtube.com/v/FWOSb_toUAw?version=3&hl
 

         Caps here: http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg665825.html#msg665825 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg665825.html#msg665825)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 03:10:03 PM
TIMELINE:


ROUTE SUMMARY

EPISODE ONE:  Hacienda Heights California to Taipei Taiwan

Film Date:  June 18-20 2011
Air Date:  9/25/11
 
Leg Route/Tasks:
Phil seen shooting Stand ups at: Pt. Mugo, Malibu California SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619459.html#msg619459)

STARTING LINE: Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple in Hacienda Heights, California  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619477.html#msg619477)
ROUTE INFO: Drive yourself in white Ford Explorers to LAX, fly to Taipei Taiwan
FLIGHT INFO: CI 7, BR 1, BR 15 SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619498.html#msg619498)
LAX EVIDENCE:  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619477.html#msg619477)
ROUTE INFO: Travel by bus from airport to XHONGXIAO FUXING STATION, then transfer subway to XIMEN, find a clue written in Chinese (behind red and yellow ballons??) on  Electric BillBoard. Ask local to help translate Chines characters. SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25487.msg619797.html#msg619797)
ROUTE INFO: Travel by subway to Confucian Temple  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)

ROADBLOCK INFO: Confucious symbol of Knowledge: Use public phone to dial information ( must borrow a phone card from local or purchase one) and get word of knowledge, tell what you hear to a monk. SOURCE
 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619918.html#msg619918)
ROUTE INFO: Travel by taxi to Core Pacific City Living Mall (All teams? Or just some?)SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)
ROUTE INFO: Travel by taxi to Da-Jia Riverside Park, Help row dragon boats, one team member must be the Drummer and the other the Helmsmen  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25487.msg619822.html#msg619822)
PIT STOP:  (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619917.html#msg619917)

 
NON ELIMINATION SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619932.html#msg619932)
 
 
TEAM MAT ARRIVALS:

Team 1: Yellow; Ernie and Cindy >> Win Express Pass!! 0930
Team 2:Purple (?) Jeremy and Sandy 0937
Team 3: Lime Green AA couple  0940
Team 4: Ethan and Jenna  1008
Team 5: Orange: Married Couple,  Marcus and Armani, 1016
Team 6: Gray (?) Father/Son Laurance and Zach Sunderland:  1024
Team 7:Light Blue (?): Andy and Tommy 1025
Team 8: Blue:Ron and Bill 1048
Team 9: Pink Kaylani and Lisa 1110
Team 10:RedLiz and Marie      1132
Team 11: Dark BlueBill and Cathi,  apparenty arrived 4-5 hours after team #10.
 
NON ELIMINATION!


Huge thanks to MamaT, LeafsFan, Prophet, and BayBay for their excellent work on this!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 03:10:32 PM
BANZAI's AWESOME ROUTE SUMMARY
 
EPISODE ONE:  Hacienda Heights California to Taipei Taiwan
Air Date:  9/25/11
 
Leg Route/Tasks:
STARTING LINE: Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple in Hacienda Heights, California  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619477.html#msg619477)
(http://i52.[banned image hosting site].com/16lz1nl.gif)(http://i54.[banned image hosting site].com/2zq8v3k.gif)(http://i54.[banned image hosting site].com/j5htvn.gif)
 
ROUTE INFO: Drive yourself in white Ford Explorers to LAX, fly to Taipei Taiwan
FLIGHT INFO: CI 7, BR 1, BR 15 SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619498.html#msg619498)
LAX EVIDENCE:  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619477.html#msg619477)
(http://i56.[banned image hosting site].com/2ldyt5k.gif [img]http://s3.postimage.org/2cxnz42v8/Ford_Explorer1.gif) (http://s3.postimage.org/2d1xs3csk/freeway1.gif)
 

ROUTE INFO: Travel by bus from airport to XHONGXIAO FUXING STATION, then transfer subway to XIMEN, find a clue written in Chinese (behind red and yellow ballons??) on  Electric BillBoard. Ask local to help translate Chinese characters. SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25487.msg619797.html#msg619797)

ROUTE INFO: Travel by subway to Confucian Temple  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6140/50pxrblockclue.png)

 ROADBLOCK INFO: Confucious symbol of Knowledge: Use public phone to dial information ( must borrow a phone card from local or purchase one) and get word of knowledge, tell what you hear to a monk. SOURCE
 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619918.html#msg619918)
(http://i56.[banned image hosting site].com/qxt3yw.gif)
 
ROUTE INFO: Travel by taxi to Core Pacific City Living Mall SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)
(http://i55.[banned image hosting site].com/15klte.gif)
 
ROUTE INFO: Travel by taxi to Da-Jia Riverside Park, Help row dragon boats, one team member must be the Drummer and the other the Helmsmen  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25487.msg619822.html#msg619822)
(http://i53.[banned image hosting site].com/34flaac.gif)
 
PIT STOP:  (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619917.html#msg619917)
 
NON ELIMINATION    SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619932.html#msg619932)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 03:16:51 PM
just in case....   :flirt:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 05:31:05 PM
promos coming!! See post #2!!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 01, 2011, 05:39:05 PM
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/237/cap1z.jpg)

Starting Line Task Preview!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 01, 2011, 05:39:48 PM
It's Laurence beating the drum in this boat:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 01, 2011, 05:42:05 PM
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2179/bcap1.jpg)

Here's that bungee jumping in a building thing.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 01, 2011, 05:44:31 PM
Looks like Kaylani doing the jump.

At the Globe Shopping Mall

(http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/54/0f/a9/globe-shopping-mall.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 05:46:55 PM
I have caps coming later...It may be Lisa.

 :wohoo:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 01, 2011, 05:49:56 PM

At the Globe Shopping Mall


spoiler sightings were for the Core Pacific City Living Mall?? ???
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Slowhatch on September 01, 2011, 05:54:12 PM
The scrolls normally aren't there, so it's probably another "license plate" thing.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Kiwi Jay on September 01, 2011, 06:07:47 PM
It appears to be fans of some sort for the Start-Line Task
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 01, 2011, 06:08:25 PM
It appears to be fans of some sort for the Start-Line Task

That's what I thought too...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 01, 2011, 06:12:22 PM

At the Globe Shopping Mall


spoiler sightings were for the Core Pacific City Living Mall?? ???

I just used what the tourist called it  :lol:  But, you're right.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 01, 2011, 06:20:14 PM
There appears to be the letter "X" inside this umbrella. 

Maybe the they have to find certain letters to spell out something like "TPE" which is the airport code for Taipei.  :duno:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 01, 2011, 07:02:39 PM
^I think you're right; from the release: "The global journey sets off from the foothills of Southern California where the Teams' problem solving abilities will be put to the test as they search for clues to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan."

And there seem to be a lot of tasks in this episode. The starting line, the billboard, the roadblock at the temple, the Hazard for one team, the jumping at the mall, and the dragon boat.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: weihen on September 01, 2011, 07:03:37 PM
This preview contains some scenes of EP2.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Plaidmoon on September 01, 2011, 07:27:37 PM

At the Globe Shopping Mall


spoiler sightings were for the Core Pacific City Living Mall?? ???

The pictures I'm finding of that globe shaped building are labeled both Globe Mall and Core Pacific City Mall. So, I think both refer to the same place.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Kiwi Jay on September 01, 2011, 07:52:51 PM
Correct, and it definitely has scenes from Episode 2 because the Twins in the taxi looking quite scared are wearing clothes from what they wore in Episode 2, and Cindy, Ethan and Bill of Bill and Cathi are all seen in the promo @ Jomblang Caves, Cindy and Ethan are rapelling, Bill is climbing up a ladder of some kind.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: papaya on September 02, 2011, 01:14:53 AM
It's very interesting that teams need to search for clues to their first destination among hundreds of umbrellas, because Taiwan is  famous for umbrella production in 1960~80s. There are still lots of umbrellas made in Taiwan now.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 02, 2011, 05:10:59 AM
:bigwelcome papaya!!

Thanks for joining us! I know you'll be a big help in sorting this out!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 02, 2011, 07:27:05 AM
It's very interesting that teams need to search for clues to their first destination among hundreds of umbrellas, because Taiwan is  famous for umbrella production in 1960~80s. There are still lots of umbrellas made in Taiwan now.

:welcome2: to RFF, papaya, and thanks for the info! Hope you stay! :waves:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: north09 on September 02, 2011, 01:59:02 PM
fun seeing our first episode sightings come together
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 02, 2011, 06:31:33 PM
another video coming! The Amazing Race - All New Race

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZIGOxDvQ2Bs?version=3&hl=en_GB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIGOxDvQ2Bs&feature=relmfu




Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 02, 2011, 07:04:59 PM
Another video coming!!

Another video coming!
The Amazing Race - Extreme Teams

http://www.youtube.com/v/mUPqyOAbVwM?version=3&hl=en_GB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUPqyOAbVwM

Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Slowhatch on September 02, 2011, 08:04:53 PM
Wanpei? ???
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Cocoa on September 02, 2011, 08:14:41 PM
Wanpei? ???

Good observation! Wow!

I imagine hearing this:
PHIL (Voiceover): Teams must figure out their next destination. To do that, they may find the need to scour all the umbrellas stacked on the shelves for "clues" that will refer to their first destination. Teams that have an eye for detail will notice the letters "WANPEI" posted above the racks. Once they think they know the answer (adding TAI to taiWAN and taiPEI), they will be given flights to Taipei, Taiwan.

:lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: kevin2012 on September 02, 2011, 08:17:01 PM
a third promo (don't know how to embed)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21bAByXXAQ0


Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 02, 2011, 08:45:01 PM
Whoa! Great find Slowhatch and great explanation Cocoa!

And all three of those promos are basically the same. I don't know why.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 03, 2011, 01:50:10 AM
Another video coming!

The Amazing Race - Adventure of a Lifetime

http://www.youtube.com/v/21bAByXXAQ0?version=3&hl=en_GB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21bAByXXAQ0&feature=relmfu
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Aussie on September 03, 2011, 02:17:36 AM
 :'( Wehhh. I can't see the promos.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 03, 2011, 02:26:02 AM
:'( Wehhh. I can't see the promos.

oh, really?? which?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Aussie on September 03, 2011, 02:44:23 AM
:'( Wehhh. I can't see the promos.

oh, really?? which?

None of them. I'm guessing it's due to my location.  :(
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: redskevin88 on September 03, 2011, 03:00:07 AM
me too. I can't see the promos...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 03, 2011, 03:23:03 AM
maybe try search youtube for "The Amazing Race 19 Promo"
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Plaidmoon on September 03, 2011, 03:38:10 AM
I was looking at the Core Pacific City Living Mall on Google Earth and found some good pictures of the exterior and interior of the Mall. It's a very striking building. I thought I'd post them here to give us a better feel for the place. Also the interior pictures give a little more of a feel for how high the bungee jump might be. It looks like it could be 6 or 7 stories.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: markushsieh on September 03, 2011, 05:36:01 AM
I was looking at the Core Pacific City Living Mall on Google Earth and found some good pictures of the exterior and interior of the Mall. It's a very striking building. I thought I'd post them here to give us a better feel for the place. Also the interior pictures give a little more of a feel for how high the bungee jump might be. It looks like it could be 6 or 7 stories.

You are correct, these pix are Core Pacific City Living Mall, the name in Mandarin is "京華城 Jing Hua Cheng",
and not much locals know that english name called "Core Pacific City Living Mall", normally just know it called "Living Mall".
http://web01.livingmall.com.tw/page.aspx?pgid=cp04 (http://web01.livingmall.com.tw/page.aspx?pgid=cp04)

And the bungee floor is at 10th floor, and it's about 62m,
the bungee jumping usually open in the weekend, but it stopped the service since 2006, what a shame...

here is some video clips on youtube, you might interested...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yphw9Vv2Hso (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yphw9Vv2Hso)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bqz0TY4ng0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bqz0TY4ng0)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: kiki on September 04, 2011, 02:05:28 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaqjWmDPT9w&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9w3TokL7wE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3iQ-S2PYWE&feature=related

The three promos for those of us outside the US
They are basically the same, just presenting different teams.

Credit to the original uploader.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: milanissimo on September 05, 2011, 10:11:20 AM
here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaqjWmDPT9w&feature=related  at minute 0:19-0:20 there's a ferrari or a sports car....

is it a task???maybe Italy??? :duno:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: kiki on September 05, 2011, 10:27:52 AM
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x449/kikisak/games/car.png)

It doesn't look like an italian sportscar. Maybe a Mustang? It's a branch of Ford and if it is part of a task it could continue the tradition of product placement.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Cocoa on September 05, 2011, 10:30:13 AM
Still no Marcus and Amani and Bill and Cathy and Ernie and Cindy promos? Damn. :(
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 05, 2011, 11:19:21 AM
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x449/kikisak/games/car.png)

It doesn't look like an italian sportscar. Maybe a Mustang? It's a branch of Ford and if it is part of a task it could continue the tradition of product placement.

It's definitely not a Ferrari and I'm very sure it is a 2012 Ford Mustang. I wouldn't be surprised to see that as a sponsorship. It's a very popular car in America right now.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: connayyy on September 05, 2011, 11:57:56 AM
On escalators in Taiwan, people generally stand on the left side to clear a path for people who are in a hurry to walk. Our racers should find this helpful.  :tup:

Zhongxiao Fuxing station and Ximen station are both on the blue line for the subway, so racers won't need to transfer to a different line. Ximen is four stops away from Zhongxiao Fuxing. If Ximending is the next stop, then Exit 6 at Ximen station is the closest one.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: papaya on September 06, 2011, 03:11:24 AM
On escalators in Taiwan, people generally stand on the left side to clear a path for people who are in a hurry to walk. Our racers should find this helpful.  :tup:

People usually stand on the right side, and people in a hurry could use the left-side path to walk. You might get the direction wrong. :) However, this only happens in Taipei, especially in MRT system in Taipei.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 09, 2011, 07:52:05 PM
At the start line of the multi Emmy-Award winning series THE AMAZING RACE in the foothills of Southern California, teams' problem solving abilities will be put to the test as they search for clues to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan, in the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/TAR19startline.jpg)(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/TAR19startlinetask.jpg)
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/Ep1-BillRonJenniferJustin.jpg)

Dating couple Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca begin their journey in the foothills of Southern California where their problem solving abilities will be put to the test as they search for clues to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan. THE AMAZING RACE premieres on Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/Ep1Ethan-JennaCBS.jpg)


Professional snowboarders Andy Finch (left) and Tommy Czeschin (right) begin their journey in the foothills of Southern California where their problem solving abilities will be put to the test as they search for clues to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan.

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/Ep1-AndyandTommy.jpg)


Professional snowboarders Andy Finch (right) and Tommy Czeschin (left) head to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan on the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/Ep1-AndyandTommycheckin.jpg)


Married couple Amani (left) and Marcus Pollard head to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan on the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/Ep1-MarcusandAmani.jpg)


Dating couple Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca head to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan on the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/Ep1EthanandJennaCBS.jpg)


Engaged couple Ernie Halvorsen (center) and Cindy Chiang (left) and Ethan Zohn (right) head to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan on the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/Ep%201%20CBS%20press%20photos/Ep1CindyErnieEthan.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: theschnauzers on September 09, 2011, 08:51:29 PM
I love the fact that some teams still head to the airport newsstands to look for travel guides while waiting for their flight.
Good habits never die on this show. :)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: connayyy on September 09, 2011, 10:52:47 PM
On escalators in Taiwan, people generally stand on the left side to clear a path for people who are in a hurry to walk. Our racers should find this helpful.  :tup:

People usually stand on the right side, and people in a hurry could use the left-side path to walk. You might get the direction wrong. :) However, this only happens in Taipei, especially in MRT system in Taipei.

I definitely meant to type right instead of left! :lol: And yes, I was thinking of the MRT system in Taipei. Guess I wasn't too awake when I typed all of that.  :-[
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "title TBD" (Taipei)
Post by: ovalorange on September 12, 2011, 01:03:04 AM
The Episode Title is "Kindness of Strangers"  :tup:

http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Katarzyna on September 12, 2011, 08:32:20 AM
Andy looks so hot in that pic  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: chill_sd on September 15, 2011, 11:54:20 PM
I just saw a promo (during The Mentalist) that mentioned the lost passports before even getting to the airport.

Of course, we knew all about that...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 16, 2011, 01:40:07 PM
Thanks chills!!

Passport promo up in post 2!!
http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg658017.html#msg658017
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 16, 2011, 01:42:04 PM
It is Justin and Jennifer!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 16, 2011, 01:47:45 PM
It is Justin and Jennifer!

or...classic CBS misdirection!! :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prama on September 16, 2011, 08:07:53 PM
I don't think it's J/J, because their scene was in Gambir station, Jakarta (leg 2)
The missing passport happened in leg 1, right?  :duno:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 16, 2011, 08:16:39 PM
It's already release right now. I think here:

09.16.2011   CBS AND FOURSQUARE PRESENT "THE AMAZING RACE" FOURSQUARE BRAND PAGE
"The Amazing Race" Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary This Fall with 10 Years of Travel Tips, Trivia and More

CHEAT TWEET: Stuck in airport security line? Visiting the Great Wall of China? Check-in @ the NEW #AmazingRace @foursquare 4 tips http://4sq.com/njq7LN

           CBS and foursquare unveiled today a brand page for THE AMAZING RACE, where foursquare users can check-in with their smart phones to receive travel tips and series-related fun facts from the Emmy Award-winning reality program.

           Fans following THE AMAZING RACE brand page will be one of the first to know where the Racers are traveling to each week when the show checks in from the various international locations. Some of the new locations that Teams are visiting this season include Indonesia, Malawi, Belgium and Denmark.

           This fall marks the 10-year anniversary of THE AMAZING RACE, which originally premiered on Sept. 5, 2001.

           "I've been fortunate to travel all over the world throughout my career to some truly magnificent locations, both abroad and here in the states," said Phil Keoghan, host of CBS's THE AMAZING RACE. "And part of the excitement that comes with traveling to new places is being able to share those experiences with our fans."

           "The Amazing Race is all about exploring, which is also the core of what foursquare is about," said Jonathan Crowley, Director of Media Partnerships for foursquare. "There are over 10 million people checking in on foursquare, and now all those people can have an Amazing Race experience with their daily activities. Anyone can check in at locations from the show, get insider tips and watch exclusive videos from Phil Keoghan."

          Examples of the various tips users will find on THE AMAZING RACE foursquare brand page include:

Video tips from Phil Keoghan featuring advice for packing, traveling, where to go and what to do in cities and places around the world.  Click here to see Phil's advice on getting through airport security lines http://bit.ly/poo0ZB
 

THE AMAZING RACE trivia tips: Fun facts and photos from the Race's first 10 years from previous locations all over the world.
"The Amazing Race" trivia: Over the first 10 years "The Amazing Race" raced through 74 countries.
"The Amazing Race" trivia: Over the first 10 years "The Amazing Race" has traveled approximately 586,000 miles around the world! 
 

Exclusive tips featured weekly from each episode's eliminated Team of Racers, including their favorite locations from the Race, attractions and more.
           For a complete list of tips, visit http://4sq.com/njq7LN. Content and tips will be updated weekly throughout the season.

           The new season of THE AMAZING RACE premieres Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network

           THE AMAZING RACE sends 11 teams on a trek around the world.  Each Team is comprised of two people who have a pre-existing relationship with one another.  At every destination, each Team competes in a series of challenges - some mental and some physical - and when the tasks have been completed, they learn their next destination.  Teams who are farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning $1 million.

           Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster, Jonathan Littman, Elise Doganieri and Mark Vertullo are the executive producers for Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Earthview Inc. in association with ABC Studios and Amazing Race Productions. THE AMAZING RACE was created by Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 16, 2011, 08:23:06 PM
We know:

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26245.0.html

But it has nothing to do with ths episode, right? ???
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 16, 2011, 08:24:23 PM
I don't think it's J/J, because their scene was in Gambir station, Jakarta (leg 2)
The missing passport happened in leg 1, right?  :duno:

 
 :jam:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 16, 2011, 08:25:22 PM
We know:

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26245.0.html

But it has nothing to do with ths episode, right? ???

Sorry.. You already kinda get it..
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 16, 2011, 08:26:16 PM
I don't think it's J/J, because their scene was in Gambir station, Jakarta (leg 2)
The missing passport happened in leg 1, right?  :duno:

 
 :jam:


Prama!  :jam:   :jam:   :jam:   :jam: :<3 :<3 :<3 :<3
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 16, 2011, 08:47:42 PM
Can't wait for the premiere!!!
I still remember how excited I was when I saw teams running out from the airport!
What I regret the most is that I didn't have a chance to take a picture with Phil, but I got some good pictures of Phil though.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: LoveRocked on September 16, 2011, 08:59:03 PM
Can't wait for the premiere!!!
I still remember how excited I was when I saw teams running out from the airport!
What I regret the most is that I didn't have a chance to take a picture with Phil, but I got some good pictures of Phil though.


How awesome!!!  :jam: :jam: :jam: :jam:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2011, 03:08:55 AM
New!! 2nd PREVIEW up in post 2!!

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,26154.msg658017.html#msg658017
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: kiki on September 17, 2011, 03:29:10 AM
A few thinks I noticed in the new promo.

(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x449/kikisak/mask.png)

In the caves in Ep2 they are carrying this mask.

(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x449/kikisak/car2.png)

That's the second sportscar we see, another mustang I think. So there must be a task with them.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2011, 03:31:41 AM
They have to carry the masks into the cave.

Slowhatch also pointed out a new hotel.

I'll do screencaps in the next day or two!

Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prama on September 17, 2011, 05:14:46 AM
(I'm sorry if it shouldn't be posted here :))

From the new promo, I spotted twins are in Bukit Indah Hotel
Bukit Indah was their first stop after they arrived in Jogjakarta (possibly there's an HOO  :duno:)
(spec) : From this photo, looks like they're done picking up their clue and get a route info clue headed to Jomblang caves  :js:

(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/9012/bukitindah.png)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2011, 05:57:53 AM
Thanks prama! Good eye! We'll send this to ep 2 later on!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2011, 06:06:08 AM
New!! Passport Promo, second version in post 2!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 17, 2011, 02:15:18 PM
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2179/bcap1.jpg)

Here's that bungee jumping in a building thing.

Reminds me of TARA 1. Hehe.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2011, 02:55:26 PM
 :hearts: Banzai is in the house!!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 17, 2011, 03:51:01 PM
At one point in the new promo I think Liz or Marie can be seen driving one of the Mustangs.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2011, 04:22:58 PM
She is driving something, but think the Mustang drivers have helmets?
 
:duno:

Will cap this out tonight I hope!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 18, 2011, 04:20:48 PM
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2967/fordexplorer1.jpg)

(http://fabulousbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ford-explorer-2011.jpg)
http://fabulousbuzz.com/2010/07/26/2011-ford-explorer-revealed/
-----------------------------------------------
(http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=26154.0;attach=195887;image)
(http://fabulousbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ford-explorer-2011-interior.jpg)

Is it Ford Explorer 2011? The car they droved to LAX.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 18, 2011, 04:25:24 PM
Yes it is...The background of where she is matches where they get the Explorers.

I will get these caps up soon, just have been busy! And this one promo has 2700++!!

Thanks banzai!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 18, 2011, 04:36:28 PM

ROADBLOCK INFO: Confucious symbol of Knowledge: Use public phone to dial information ( must borrow a phone card from local or purchase one) and get word of knowledge, tell what you hear to a monk. SOURCE
 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619918.html#msg619918)


(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2387/roadblock1.jpg)

Roadblock?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 18, 2011, 04:43:36 PM
Oh wow!! I was wondering what she was doing, had forgotten all about that!

I was thinking she might have gone to use the hotel phone, :lol:

Love ya banzai!!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 18, 2011, 04:52:54 PM
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5390/keluar.jpg)

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/keluar

Keluar = exit in Indonesian language; that's for episode 2.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 18, 2011, 05:29:14 PM
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8481/taxi1y.jpg)

http://brianlucas.ca/roadside/

In Indonesia, you drive on the left. That's episode 2.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 18, 2011, 05:56:22 PM
Is anyone planning on watching this? http://www.cbs.com/shows/fall_premieres_2011/

They're supposed to have some previews.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: theschnauzers on September 18, 2011, 11:09:09 PM
I didn't even know about it. But between the NFL and the Emmys, it would have been tough tonight.

I'll be checking the site that had NFL game feed information on Tuesday; in the past, that information wasn't available until Tuesdays.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 19, 2011, 12:05:04 AM
Is anyone planning on watching this? http://www.cbs.com/shows/fall_premieres_2011/

They're supposed to have some previews.

In Media!

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25517.msg665446.html#msg665446
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: ZBC Company on September 19, 2011, 12:19:40 PM

ROADBLOCK INFO: Confucious symbol of Knowledge: Use public phone to dial information ( must borrow a phone card from local or purchase one) and get word of knowledge, tell what you hear to a monk. SOURCE
 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619918.html#msg619918)


(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2387/roadblock1.jpg)

Roadblock?

something like TAR Austrillia task
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 19, 2011, 01:56:43 PM
ROUTE SUMMARY
EPISODE ONE:  Hacienda Heights California to Taipei Taiwan

Air Date:  9/25/11
 
Leg Route/Tasks:

STARTING LINE: Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple in Hacienda Heights, California  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619477.html#msg619477)
(http://i52.[banned image hosting site].com/16lz1nl.gif) (http://i54.[banned image hosting site].com/2zq8v3k.gif) (http://i54.[banned image hosting site].com/j5htvn.gif)



ROUTE INFO: Drive yourself in white Ford Explorers to LAX, fly to Taipei Taiwan
FLIGHT INFO: CI 7, BR 1, BR 15 SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619498.html#msg619498)
LAX EVIDENCE:  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619477.html#msg619477)
(http://i56.[banned image hosting site].com/2ldyt5k.gif) (http://s3.postimage.org/2cxnz42v8/Ford_Explorer1.gif) (http://s3.postimage.org/2d1xs3csk/freeway1.gif)




ROUTE INFO: Travel by bus from airport to XHONGXIAO FUXING STATION, then transfer subway to XIMEN, find a clue written in Chinese (behind red and yellow ballons??) on  Electric BillBoard. Ask local to help translate Chines characters. SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25487.msg619797.html#msg619797)
ROUTE INFO: Travel by subway to Confucian Temple  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)

(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6140/50pxrblockclue.png) ROADBLOCK INFO: Confucious symbol of Knowledge: Use public phone to dial information ( must borrow a phone card from local or purchase one) and get word of knowledge, tell what you hear to a monk. SOURCE
 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619918.html#msg619918)
(http://i56.[banned image hosting site].com/qxt3yw.gif)



ROUTE INFO: Travel by taxi to Core Pacific City Living Mall SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)
(http://i55.[banned image hosting site].com/15klte.gif)



ROUTE INFO: Travel by taxi to Da-Jia Riverside Park, Help row dragon boats, one team member must be the Drummer and the other the Helmsmen  SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25487.msg619822.html#msg619822)
(http://i53.[banned image hosting site].com/34flaac.gif)



PIT STOP:  (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619869.html#msg619869)SOURCE (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619917.html#msg619917)

 
NON ELIMINATION  SOURCE
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 19, 2011, 05:48:05 PM
(http://i54.[banned image hosting site].com/11brbs9.gif) (http://i56.[banned image hosting site].com/2qdacde.gif)

There are 4 cases:

1. It's a contestant hobby
2. It's a reward for winning the first leg
3. It's a route info task
4. or it's a Hazard task
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 19, 2011, 05:50:00 PM
1. It's a contestant hobby
2. It's a reward for winning the first leg
3. It's a route info task
4. It's a Hazard task

I'd say all of those are likely except for number two because of the Express Pass. But that's JMO.

Great work with the summary and gifs, banzai! :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 19, 2011, 06:39:18 PM
Awesome job banzai!! :jumpy:


The mustangs have been driving me nuts...everything in all the previews can be localized to either the first or second episode...so where do these fit in?

I think a HAZARD task in Taipei or Yogyakarta may be the best explanation.

What do you all think about this?? There is a LOT of wheel spinning in our previews...


DRIFTING: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drifting_(motorsport (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drifting_(motorsport))

Quote
Drifting is refers to a driving technique and to a motorsport where the driver intentionally over steers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while maintaining vehicle control and a high exit speed. A car is drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle prior to the corner apex, and the front wheels are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn (e.g. car is turning left, wheels are pointed right or vice versa), and the driver is controlling these factors. As a motor sport, professional drifting competitions are held worldwide.
Video:
 
http://www.streetfire.net/video/drift-in-taiwanthe-drift-sports-in-asia_106592.htm (http://www.streetfire.net/video/drift-in-taiwanthe-drift-sports-in-asia_106592.htm)
 
From the number of vids on YouTube about this in Taiwan...seems like a sport known there...and maybe popular?
 
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: papaya on September 19, 2011, 09:23:38 PM

ROADBLOCK INFO: Confucious symbol of Knowledge: Use public phone to dial information ( must borrow a phone card from local or purchase one) and get word of knowledge, tell what you hear to a monk. SOURCE
 (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,25526.msg619918.html#msg619918)


(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2387/roadblock1.jpg)

Roadblock?

Yes.It's the public phone in the Confucius temple. And that's why they need a phone card.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 19, 2011, 09:42:40 PM
Perfect!! I was going to ask you to check it out!! Mystery solved!

Now...about those Ford Mustangs...have you ever heard of a place to do drifting?? ???
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: papaya on September 19, 2011, 11:06:38 PM
I have not heard popular and legal places for people to do drifting in Taipei. Its loud noise might be infamous, so people who like this can just do it at the parking lot in mountains. There are fewer cars and fewer people at night, so they can use the parking lot to do drifting. However, I don't think it's legal.   
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 19, 2011, 11:31:59 PM
Thanks! It probably makes more sense for this to be in Yogyakarta then...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Cocoa on September 20, 2011, 12:35:29 AM
Or maybe the drifting was used for introduction/spiel purposes? Like in TAR 15. :duno:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Dom on September 20, 2011, 12:48:03 AM
Or maybe the drifting was used for introduction/spiel purposes? Like in TAR 15. :duno:

Maybe, but I doubt they would use brand new Ford Mustangs for that. If they did, they'd surely have to mention them by name. And if they did that without having anything to do with the race, that'd be a pretty big sellout.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: kiki on September 20, 2011, 03:18:48 AM
There are a lot of videos in You tube about drifting in Indonesia. They mainly use the Lippo Karawaci street circuit in Tangerang, which is about 40Km west of Jakarta but very far from Yogyakarta. 
But that is an orginised circuit with security bars, spectator seats etc. The images we have so far with the Mustangs look like a normal road.

here is a video of this circuit.
http://www.youtube.com/v/IddHi2sEJmg

There are also slalom races in Yogyakarta but again in this video the environment doesn't much a lot.
http://www.youtube.com/v/FgVQol-rf_Y


Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prama on September 20, 2011, 03:40:23 AM
There are a lot of videos in You tube about drifting in Indonesia. They mainly use the Lippo Karawaci street circuit in Tangerang, which is about 40Km west of Jakarta but very far from Yogyakarta. 
But that is an orginised circuit with security bars, spectator seats etc. The images we have so far with the Mustangs look like a normal road.

here is a video of this circuit.
http://www.youtube.com/v/IddHi2sEJmg

fyi, It's not far from my house!!  :hearts:

(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/3536/19ep1preview2youtubeflv.jpg)

But no, I think the car thing will be "most likely" in Yogyakarta. I can see it from road structure (you can see from all promos, it's  on mountains-forest area, which makes sense, because they first stop was in Kaliurang, it's one of mountains area in Yogyakarta). It could came after they visit Bukit Indah hotel or after they had a roadblock.
I think it supposes to be discussed on leg 2's thread :)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 20, 2011, 06:53:33 AM
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2415/trianglesign.jpg)

Triangle sign. Let's google.  :wohoo:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 12:49:56 PM
Well, I guess we have TWO options:

If it is the HAZARD task, it has to be done before the first Pitstop check in...so in Taipei.

If it is the SPEEDBUMP, then it will have to be done in Jogja.

Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 20, 2011, 12:55:02 PM
Yes, I thought the Hazard was the penalty for completing the Starting Line Task last and the last team to check in on the first leg received a Speed Bump, which appeared in the next leg.

And Prama said the Mustang is in Indonesia and someone else said they didn't think it was in Taiwan.

But why focus on it so much if it is just a Speed Bump? I think it is a sponsor RI for leg two and the winner will win two of them. Like the Austria leg of last season.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: walkingpneumonia on September 20, 2011, 01:06:22 PM
I like Ron's watch!
From the new episode preview...
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb365/walkingpneumonia/vlcsnap-2011-09-20-13h58m50s148.png)
About 11:50am. :(
Ooops, 17:20 maybe?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 01:22:12 PM
:tu WP!!  :wohoo:

New preview loading now, should be ready in less than 10 minutes!!

12 LEGS.

Express pass good thru end of leg 8.

Find these Letters: WANPEI and this umbrella!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 01:28:38 PM
But why focus on it so much if it is just a Speed Bump? I think it is a sponsor RI for leg two and the winner will win two of them. Like the Austria leg of last season.

It is only a few clips out of >2000... so they are not focusing on it so much, WE are. :tup: We have darn few mysteries left in the first 2 eps!

And we don't get commercials  within the promos ...usually. Ford Explorers excepted. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 01:37:00 PM
FIRST 2 MINUTES++ PREVIEW!!  :hrt:
 
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/FWOSb_toUAw?version=3&amp;hl


Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 20, 2011, 01:55:28 PM
I like Ron's watch!
From the new episode preview...
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb365/walkingpneumonia/vlcsnap-2011-09-20-13h58m50s148.png)
About 11:50am. :(
Ooops, 17:20 maybe?

I have the "GO" closer to 6 pm:

This shot was taken between 5:52 and 6:06 pm (assumes June 18th).

(http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=25487.0;attach=192569;image)

They may have spent a long time shooting the line up.  Or I could be 30 min off  :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: banzai on September 20, 2011, 05:36:30 PM
(http://i52.[banned image hosting site].com/123t7ol.gif)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Slowhatch on September 20, 2011, 07:21:40 PM
Quote from: Chateau
I have the "GO" closer to 6 pm
Does this waveoff cap help?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 20, 2011, 07:35:35 PM
That's definitely closer to 18.00 than 11.00

Sunset was 20.07 in LA on June 18.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Slowhatch on September 20, 2011, 07:54:03 PM
The Core Pacific jump was under the aegis of the Taiwan Bungy Jumping Club (http://www.bungy.com.tw/), which normally operates out of Fuxing township. The website is Chinese-only, so I couldn't tell if WRP is mentioned.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 07:56:36 PM
START LINE CAPS (2 minute Premiere):


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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 20, 2011, 08:31:33 PM
Quote from: Chateau
I have the "GO" closer to 6 pm
Does this waveoff cap help?


That's some kind of digitally added flash!  Because the sun is not over there!

I may be able to make another estimate based on some of the overhead shots in which teams are running past Phil.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: theschnauzers on September 20, 2011, 08:35:57 PM
Yea, for the eyebrow pop!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 08:39:14 PM
Why isn't the sun there?  ???

It is DEF behind Phil, see cap 2. And ALL of the racers are squinting as though the sun is directly in their eyes...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 20, 2011, 08:43:39 PM
It's coming from a place more to Phil's right.  That bright spot may be a lens artifact.  I can't seem to stop the video at the right place to get it.

(http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=26154.0;attach=195917;image)

Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 08:46:19 PM
Yes, now I see. This cap got missed:

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/2%20Minute%20Premiere%20CAPS/135fc9cc.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 20, 2011, 08:46:57 PM
It's not in that video, I'm not sure where Slowhatch found it
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 08:50:55 PM
I don't see it in any of the caps from THIS vid...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Slowhatch on September 20, 2011, 09:24:37 PM
It's from the same premiere promo (approx. 0:44). On closer inspection, though, the light seems to come from one of the windows rather than a building edge. A reflection, probably? In any event, Chateau's mark (people running past Phil) is the most reliable gauge. Practice speeches and set-up shots can distort the meaning of sun-shots and wristwatches.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 09:32:09 PM
It's from the same premiere promo (approx. 0:44).

This is the latest promo I posted? The 2+ Minute one? Because in that one, Phil doesn't say go until 2:11....

??? I can check the others...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 20, 2011, 09:36:27 PM
Oh I have it...it is from preview 2....
 
Here are the next caps right after, but it is DEF NOT in the 2 Minute preview.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: theschnauzers on September 20, 2011, 10:55:23 PM
Because of the architectural style of Chinese Buddhist culture, I really don't think the bright light behind and to the right of Phil (from our perspective) is a direct image of the sun; I'm not 100% sure it can be said to be a reflection of direct sunlight. It could be a bright light source set up for filming, or used at the temple complex for illumination, though.

This almost seems like the latest local start time ever for the beginning of the Race; I'm assuming that is a late afternoon sun, but if it is not, someone please correct me. (Also means the teams would have "fun" driving westbound into the sunset to get to LAX, since the sky appears to be clear that day.)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 21, 2011, 12:57:55 PM
After rewatching that video and seeing those three caps I am quite sure that flash is a transition effect used in that promo.

In peach's third cap there you can see how the flash is still there in the overhead shot.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Neobie on September 21, 2011, 06:12:52 PM
Corroborating WP and Chateau's posts...

Checking the shadows gives a start time of around 5.55pm to 6.02pm.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Cocoa on September 21, 2011, 07:39:08 PM
But if you'll notice, the 'Wanpei' signboard is not yet open at that time. Maybe it is a practice run? ???
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Jobby on September 22, 2011, 06:20:16 AM
But if you'll notice, the 'Wanpei' signboard is not yet open at that time. Maybe it is a practice run? ???

I think it's actually open... just that cap is too small?

Omg, I just saw the 2mins starting and I'm SOOOO excited already.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 22, 2011, 08:15:38 AM
But if you'll notice, the 'Wanpei' signboard is not yet open at that time. Maybe it is a practice run? ???

Wow. Great eye!

Same cap, closeup.



(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/2%20Minute%20Premiere%20CAPS/3405876f.jpg)


(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/ga--peach/TAR%2019/EP%201%20Start%20to%20Taipei/2%20Minute%20Premiere%20CAPS/d0ed6e8a.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 22, 2011, 10:24:14 AM
 :lol:

Very Good  :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Kiwi Jay on September 22, 2011, 02:40:09 PM
It did look like they slowed down as they passed Phil in that shot :P and Bill and Cathi are running on seperate sides of Phil, but when it moves to an overhead shot, Cathi and Bill link hands and run to Phil's left. Very good TAR, very sneaky  :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: realshowfan on September 24, 2011, 09:36:59 PM
I noticed that there are so many social tasks in the first leg. Makes me think that the producers want to test teams' social abilities. Since it seemed they restricted helping locals in the past seasons, teams would not expect it.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 25, 2011, 01:34:55 AM
I know!! :jumpy:

The FERN is DEAD no more!! :lol3:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Jobby on September 25, 2011, 01:52:27 AM
It's a 2 hours premiere?? :hearts: :lol: (Sorry didn't catch up on spoilers!)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: redwings8831 on September 25, 2011, 01:58:26 AM
It's a 2 hours premiere?? :hearts: :lol: (Sorry didn't catch up on spoilers!)

Pretty sure it is only 1 hour.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Jobby on September 25, 2011, 02:51:32 AM
Cause I was wondering why the Indonesian pics of teams were posted in Ep 1 thread? :duno:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 25, 2011, 03:14:07 AM
Because they came in the first Previews. And I've been busy. :neener:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 25, 2011, 04:13:08 AM
PREVIEW 2 caps: (this preview contains racer caps, ep 1 caps. ep 2 caps, and future caps---these are the ones for EP 1 ONLY)

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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 25, 2011, 08:36:27 AM
The first 4 posts have been updated and will continue to be adding bits and pieces today in all the threads.

Post 1: Press
Post 2: Promos and Previews, links to caps
Post 3: Timeline
Post 4: Leg Summary by banzai

Remember that there is loads more in spoilers, including photos of many of the tasks and the team arrivals at the Pitstop!!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: theschnauzers on September 25, 2011, 11:12:44 PM
Something I noticed at the very beginning is the return of the editing effecct affectionally known as the speeding-up, "drunken cameraman", TM MIss Alli in 2001.

It disappeared several years ago, and has only been rarely seen on TAR since, until tonight.  It was quite noticeable during the opening sequence where Phil is standing at the shoreline Point and telling us about the teams being brought to the start line.

It's a fun effect, uniquely TAR, and I hope it's used more often from now on.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: dojima on September 26, 2011, 01:08:17 AM
I want to throw in that Bill and Cathi went WAY off course in Taipei. I'm frequently in the central area so recognized all the areas they wondered off to.

They were seen in:
- Shin Kong Building
- Taipei Bus Station
- Taipei Train Station
- Presidential Palace

It may seem they went on a mile treck in a circle from Ximending.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: redskevin88 on September 26, 2011, 02:36:05 AM
I want to throw in that Bill and Cathi went WAY off course in Taipei. I'm frequently in the central area so recognized all the areas they wondered off to.

They were seen in:
- Shin Kong Building
- Taipei Bus Station
- Taipei Train Station
- Presidential Palace

It may seem they went on a mile treck in a circle from Ximending.

They said they spent 4 hours looking for the clue. They got quite a tour.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: kiki on September 26, 2011, 04:46:24 AM
Did anyone else notice at the boat task one of the teams (I believe the snowboarders) had their clue showing at it looked yellow. I am guessing everyone chose the same detour so it was edited of the episode.

I could be wrong though.  :duno:

No, it was definitely a Route Info, you can see it clearly when Ernie & Cindy open it. The yellow is just the envelope.
I guess we could call the dragon boats task an Active Route Marker.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Harry4 on September 26, 2011, 05:40:01 AM
 :waves:
Loved the first episode, it is a shame that it wasn't a 2 hour premier.

I wish that Zev and Justin from TAR 15 had the same luck with Zev's passport like the girls did.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Oddarane on September 26, 2011, 05:41:31 AM
Great episode, this season will be a blast. Can't remember last time there were so many interesting teams competing.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: schwarzmoor on September 26, 2011, 08:18:05 AM
I think the Core Pacific City Living Mall has to be regular route marker after roadblock. We can see a clue showing "Core Pacific Living Mall"  in Chinese on Jennifer's hand and there are envelops right next to the "Hazard" task.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 26, 2011, 08:41:03 AM
Multiple teams were seen going in and out of the Mall...but fast.

And there was MUCH more to the phone task that was edited out.

As we reported in spoilers, teams had to FIRST get a phone card in order to use the phone.

That meant either figuring out where to go buy one, or asking a local for help. Many FERNS did help from reports from the site. But all that added another layer to the task to make it more difficult.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Cocoa on September 26, 2011, 09:55:09 AM
Jennifer got labeled incorrectly. :lol:

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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Belle Book on September 26, 2011, 09:56:27 AM
:waves:
Loved the first episode, it is a shame that it wasn't a 2 hour premier.

I wish that Zev and Justin from TAR 15 had the same luck with Zev's passport like the girls did.

Me too.  But I think the passport was lost in the dark in Zev's season.  This one was lost in broad daylight.

Belle Book
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 26, 2011, 09:57:47 AM
:waves:
Loved the first episode, it is a shame that it wasn't a 2 hour premier.

I wish that Zev and Justin from TAR 15 had the same luck with Zev's passport like the girls did.

:welcome2: to RFF, Harry4!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: apskip on September 26, 2011, 10:37:01 AM
Did anyone else notice at the boat task one of the teams (I believe the snowboarders) had their clue showing at it looked yellow. I am guessing everyone chose the same detour so it was edited of the episode.

I could be wrong though.  :duno:
I think you are wrong. It was a general task. They had a ROADBLOCK, which seldom happens on any FIRST Amazing Race leg, and compensated by having no DETOUR this leg.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Jareb on September 26, 2011, 12:27:13 PM
I'm not sure about this season yet. I didn't get the feeling of passion I've had for most of the other seasons. I'll have to catch it on a rebroadcast and watch again.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Ruth on September 26, 2011, 12:50:45 PM
After 4 months of waiting... The Amazing Race is back on screen! Wooh!

Ernie and Cindy - My favourite team thus far. They give me a Meghan and Cheyne / Jill and Thomas vibe. They seem pretty likeable from first impressions, but somehow I have a feeling they'll end up finishing the race in third place. But for now, I'm rooting for them and I hope they continue to work well together.

Jeremy and Sandy - I thought that there might be some squabbles from this team, especially Jeremy yelling at Sandy. But they impressed me this episode, they were competitive and cooperative. But we'll have to see what the remaining of this season does to them.

Justin and Jennifer - Justin kinda annoys me with his intensity and occasional yelling at his sister. I feel that this will be a very competent team, but I'm not sure I'm a fan of their bickerings.

Ethan and Jenna - I'm rooting for them for now solely based on what both of them have gone through on Survivor, and as a couple. I don't know if they'll last on the race, but they might have a really inspiring story for the viewers.

Amani and Marcus - Another strong, competitive team. I'm not a fan of theirs as yet, though. They seemed pretty mild this episode.

Laurence and Zac - There wasn't much from them this episode, but they're a team that I might potentially root for. They seemed to work quite well together this episode.

Andy and Tommy - This team is totally BJ and Tyler for me. Their olympic experience might come in handy this race and I feel that they could go far, but I doubt I'll ever be a fan of them.

Ron and Bill - I kinda like these guys, they're nice to each other and just do their own thing on the race. But once again, we'll have to see.

Kaylani and Lisa - Wow, wow, wow! Losing a passport on the very first leg of the race? I was shocked. But that was a climatic moment of the episode I must say. I expected them to find it at the gas station without problem, but the passport seemed to disappear into thin air. That airport meltdown was pretty exciting. And then some kind soul delivers it to them because of advice given on Twitter! Double, triple wow! This race is getting so advanced that Twitter managed to save a team's life. I'm really amazed. And I'm pretty impressed by this team. Despite having to complete a Hazard, their position did not change at all. And I marvelled at their efficiency in completing the Hazard. They did not even hesitate doing the bungee jump. They MIGHT actually go pretty far, but once again, I'm not a fan of their bickerings.

Lisa and Marie - Kami and Karli version 2, without a doubt. Twins, young, and clueless. For the first episode at least. They might do a Kami and Karli and last to the Final 5, which would be a huge shocker. But for now, I'm not optimistic about this team...

Bill and Cathi - I love it that they remained so calm despite knowing that they were in last. I love Cathi's positivity and her appreciation of the little things around her. I'm glad they got another chance to remain in the race, but I wonder if they'll get past the 3rd or 4th leg.

A decent start to the race, but I somehow feel that the teams this season are not as likeable as the previous two seasons. It feels like another Season 16 for me. But it's just an initial feeling I guess. Can't wait to see how the season plays out!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: kiki on September 26, 2011, 03:31:34 PM
Did anybody hear when the episode title was said and by whom?

It must have been Keylani, but I didn't hear it anywhere.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 26, 2011, 03:34:08 PM
I didn't hear it either. :duno:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Aussie on September 26, 2011, 07:15:51 PM
Did anybody hear when the episode title was said and by whom?

It must have been Keylani, but I didn't hear it anywhere.

She said it at LAX.  :)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 26, 2011, 07:16:37 PM
Oh I didn't hear it I guess. Thanks Aussie! :<3
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: redskevin88 on September 26, 2011, 07:33:08 PM
Did anyone else notice at the boat task one of the teams (I believe the snowboarders) had their clue showing at it looked yellow. I am guessing everyone chose the same detour so it was edited of the episode.

I could be wrong though.  :duno:
I think you are wrong. It was a general task. They had a ROADBLOCK, which seldom happens on any FIRST Amazing Race leg, and compensated by having no DETOUR this leg.

Season 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 had roadblocks....
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Slowhatch on September 26, 2011, 07:44:17 PM
Dumb question: how did they get this shot?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Cocoa on September 26, 2011, 07:52:27 PM
I think they filmed it in for demonstration purposes. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 26, 2011, 08:11:25 PM
Dumb question: how did they get this shot?

A growing theory:
They had to re-shoot the drive off after it was relayed that a passport was lost.
They called in a crew, note the big white Ford van that is suddenly in place where there was a family van seconds earlier.
They used somebody else's passport (crew member), it's not Kaylani's as noted by someone else here earlier.
Shadows indicate it was 10 to 30 min later
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 26, 2011, 08:17:39 PM
More to share:

When Kaylani & Lisa park at the gas station they are just inches away from Ryan's green car.

It was probably rather difficult to exit their Explorer.  We do see Lisa squeezing out.

Kaylani may have had trouble when she got out too.

Kaylani gets back into the Explorer from the righthand side when they leave.  Had she gotten in from the lefthand side she would have seen the fallen passport.

But it was such a squeeze that she went for the righthand door.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: mswood on September 26, 2011, 10:30:02 PM
Ruth

You seriously thought Justin was the one yelling at the other?  I got the complete opposite impression. 
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Harry4 on September 27, 2011, 03:12:52 AM
Thanks for the welcome Prophet.

Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Dom on September 27, 2011, 06:17:04 AM
PEACH!! I didn't realise it was you that replied on Twitter! You've officially been mentioned on The Amazing Race, congrats!!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: apskip on September 27, 2011, 08:15:00 AM
Did anyone else notice at the boat task one of the teams (I believe the snowboarders) had their clue showing at it looked yellow. I am guessing everyone chose the same detour so it was edited of the episode.

I could be wrong though.  :duno:
I think you are wrong. It was a general task. They had a ROADBLOCK, which seldom happens on any FIRST Amazing Race leg, and compensated by having no DETOUR this leg.

Season 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 had roadblocks....

REDSKEVIN,
You are correct if focusing on the recent past, as all Amazing Races from 14 forward have a ROADBLOCK. as you indicated. However, no ROADBLOCK in the first leg was a norm for most of the earlier Amazing Races:
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
11
13
It's 50% none and 50% one ROADBLOCK for the first 18 races. That is not "seldom" as I thought.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: ZBC Company on September 27, 2011, 08:29:33 AM
is everything stage the amazing race
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: north09 on September 27, 2011, 11:11:24 AM
is everything stage the amazing race

Certain things are, yes. But this is what you get in reality TV where the outcome and events are unpredictable.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: BamBam on September 27, 2011, 11:12:03 AM
Let me just say the way you all figure this stuff out is AMAZING!  :gj:

I was so happy to see that it was a non elimination.  I wish they would do the first leg like this every time.  I think it gives all teams a better chance to figure it out.

Looking forward to another great season!  :wohoo:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Kiwi Jay on September 27, 2011, 01:46:15 PM
I have to say the episode was very good, if a little rushed, and I am all for these teams! And also, I think AR is one of the least staged Reality shows, actually, I mean sometimes they have to stretch the truth to get the shots they need (like the passport shot) but I truly believe that it is not to a huge extent, most is not, and is very much based on what happens to teams in the race!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 27, 2011, 02:07:03 PM
Yeah, even some of the other more reputable shows are more open to "rigging" by production than TAR. It's one of the only shows that throws people out in the real world and is unpredictable in circumstances.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 27, 2011, 09:33:37 PM
A second passport video.

For those wondering...the reason it took a little time for Ryan to leave for the airport...it was because when he was contacted he was right in the middle of showing and selling his car.

When he grasped the urgency involved, he left that abruptly, ran home, took a few seconds to grab a clean shirt, and a friend to drive with him in case there was no time to park at LAX, and then rushed to LAX.

No conspiracy. No rigging. Just a VERY nice man willing to put his real life on hold to help a stranger. TAR was blessed that the passport finder was Ryan.

 
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/BZYz75aSyu8?version=3&amp;hl

Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: SFSciolist on September 27, 2011, 11:15:27 PM
georgiapeach:  Have you discussed on this board yet the role of you and @walkingpneumoni on June 18 on Twitter?  From looking at RyanStorms's Twitter feed, it seems as though there was also some non-public communication between you two. 

What were your thoughts while all this was going on?  Did any of the TAR people ever contact you?  I haven't seen anything about this in your recent postings.  However, I've been afraid to look too deeply in the spoiler threads.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Chateau d If on September 27, 2011, 11:37:40 PM
I think that counts as discussing it  :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 10:53:05 AM
Here are some pics one more time.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 10:55:17 AM
some more.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 10:57:01 AM
Siblings and....Phil.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Dom on September 28, 2011, 11:42:13 AM
A growing theory:
They had to re-shoot the drive off after it was relayed that a passport was lost.
They called in a crew, note the big white Ford van that is suddenly in place where there was a family van seconds earlier.
They used somebody else's passport (crew member), it's not Kaylani's as noted by someone else here earlier.
Shadows indicate it was 10 to 30 min later

This must be correct. If I were a cameraman and I noticed a contestant had dropped her passport, and I know this is going to make a great storyline for TV, getting a shot of the passport would be the least of my worries. If the cameraman spent even a couple of moments pointing his camera at the floor, the chance of one of the girls noticing and getting her passport back would be too great a risk.

We know the editing team aren't afraid to mix around shots (or in this case, stage them), but if it helps with the story, I think its harmless.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 28, 2011, 11:44:50 AM
Thanks again loseaguy, you guys did a great job that day! Who are those young men standing around behind Phil who look like locals?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: apskip on September 28, 2011, 12:07:04 PM
The one on the left looks like Phil's sound guy Barry.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 28, 2011, 12:11:51 PM
The one on the left looks like Phil's sound guy Barry.

I know who he is, he doesn't look like a local :lol3: I mean those guys in shorts and hoodies.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 28, 2011, 12:23:14 PM
Thanks loseaguy!! These were fabulous spoiler pictures then and still are now! You did an AMAZING job!

The original postings/pics about this at the time are all in the LIVE sightings.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 06:23:47 PM
Ethan and Jenna!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 06:39:31 PM
Number 5.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 06:41:26 PM
More pics about the pit stop.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 06:44:38 PM
Two teams arrived almost at the same time.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 06:47:42 PM
The couple.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 06:52:30 PM
Are they holding their passports?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 06:57:40 PM
Second to the last.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 28, 2011, 07:00:58 PM
It was 6 am in Taiwan.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Slowhatch on September 28, 2011, 07:03:52 PM
The local number can be seen: Call Confucius at the number below and memorize some of his ancient wisdom.  ... too fuzzy to read.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 28, 2011, 08:58:15 PM
Is that like call a psychic?? :lol3:

You find the best stuff Slowhatch!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: mswood on September 28, 2011, 09:37:48 PM
Did anybody hear when the episode title was said and by whom?

It must have been Keylani, but I didn't hear it anywhere.

She said it at LAX.  :)
where I have watched it over and over I still don't hear the title.  Any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Cocoa on September 29, 2011, 12:40:58 AM
I just have to say that Bing's map is visually better than Google Earth's map. :lol: The change was good, IMO.

(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac165/uycocoa/google.png)
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac165/uycocoa/bing.png)

Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Neobie on September 29, 2011, 01:45:38 AM
Bing's map is so fuzzy...
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Dom on September 29, 2011, 02:12:03 AM
A slight improvement but nowhere near the standard set by TARAus.

Why can't they just share resources?
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 29, 2011, 07:12:42 AM
Google's looks so much better, I wonder why they changed. Maybe it's a sponsorship issue.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: theschnauzers on September 29, 2011, 12:15:44 PM
Maybe Google got greedy (rights issue).
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Dom on September 29, 2011, 12:42:52 PM
The local number can be seen: Call Confucius at the number below and memorize some of his ancient wisdom.  ... too fuzzy to read.

Wait, so the 1-800-CONFUCIUS was simply a lie? I knew that was too convenient a phone number to be true!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 29, 2011, 01:02:18 PM
Not to mention it has too many numbers in it!! :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: weihen on September 29, 2011, 01:06:18 PM
No cluebox shown in this leg(all clue given in other forms)...because they don't want to spolier? :(
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 29, 2011, 01:26:09 PM
No cluebox shown in this leg(all clue given in other forms)...because they don't want to spolier? :(

Wasn't there one after the dragonboats? And what does that thing before the roadblock count as? :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: gator27 on September 29, 2011, 02:52:20 PM
No cluebox shown in this leg(all clue given in other forms)...because they don't want to spolier? :(

Wasn't there one after the dragonboats? And what does that thing before the roadblock count as? :lol:
I think the post dragon boat clue box was "hidden" under a bridge.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Dom on September 29, 2011, 03:06:04 PM
No cluebox shown in this leg(all clue given in other forms)...because they don't want to spolier? :(

Wasn't there one after the dragonboats? And what does that thing before the roadblock count as? :lol:

I think weihen is right. We see Ernie and Cindy take a clue from one of the boatmen's 'pouch' that he's wearing. And then after the boat task, we see a clue being handed to them..

Also, regarding the roadblock clue picture, why does the logo simply say 'BLOCK'?! What happened to 'ROAD'?!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 29, 2011, 03:07:48 PM
Come to think of it, there were no clueboxes in the episode. ??? The billboard, the odd clue wall at the temple, the clue pouch, and the clue hander under the bridge.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: papaya on September 29, 2011, 11:35:59 PM
The local number can be seen: Call Confucius at the number below and memorize some of his ancient wisdom.  ... too fuzzy to read.

Wait, so the 1-800-CONFUCIUS was simply a lie? I knew that was too convenient a phone number to be true!

YEAH, it's just a lie. In Taipei, there phone number has only 8 digits. As far as I remebered, it's like 27XX-XXXX in the clue. (I saw it when Sandy asked me for helping her to get the phone card.)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: papaya on September 29, 2011, 11:40:26 PM
Come to think of it, there were no clueboxes in the episode. ??? The billboard, the odd clue wall at the temple, the clue pouch, and the clue hander under the bridge.

When the filming crew are rehersal(?) on the day before the teams come, they have set a cluebox there. However, they just didn't like it and decided to put it on the drummer in red & yellow. Maybe the crew knew that there are some TAR fans in Taipei and didn't want us to notice that.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Dom on September 29, 2011, 11:43:46 PM
Oh good, so at least they haven't scrapped clueboxes for good! I was getting worries as I don't recall ever seeing a cluebox in any spoiler photos..
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 30, 2011, 07:42:18 AM
After they arrived in Taiwan, they went to XiMenDing by bus and MRT.

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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 30, 2011, 07:49:41 AM
Actually most team spent a lot of time looking for the billboard in XiMenDing, maybe at least 30 minutes. There are many exits (6 or 7) at the XiMenDing station, so many teams didn't know where to go.

When I went to DaJia riverside park, Phil and the staff were shooting for the "dragon boat task". I can't believe I can see Phil in person!!!!!!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/TAR%2019/1DSCN8587.jpg)
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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on September 30, 2011, 07:54:35 AM
Wow you saw Phil filming a standup in person! :colors
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 30, 2011, 07:59:40 AM
WOOHOO!!! IT'S PHIL!!!!!


(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/TAR%2019/DSCN8596.jpg)
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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 30, 2011, 08:06:27 AM
My friends and I were waiting for teams. Maybe we had waited more than 30 minutes after Phil left. Finally the first team showed up! We asked the taxi driver about some info and he said the Asian girl can understand a little bit Mandarin.

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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: loseaguy on September 30, 2011, 08:12:28 AM
After 10 minutes, teams started to show up at the DaJia riverside park. One of local staff yelled at me not to take photos. lol

My friends and I left when the first team was heading to the pit stop.
(byt the way, one of my friends is on TV!!! Pretty awesome!!!)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/AllAboutTAR/TAR%2019/2DSCN8616.jpg)
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Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Prophet on October 03, 2011, 08:24:17 AM
What is this at the Mall in Taipei? Looks like the clues the other teams had to get there? :duno: They seem to be editing out RI clues this season.

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3199/55466107.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Jobby on October 03, 2011, 08:30:25 AM
Yes, peach revealed that all the teams had to go to this mall too but it was edited out.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 03, 2011, 02:14:27 PM
Is that a pull a number? Seems too small for a clue...but great eye!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Kiwi Jay on October 03, 2011, 04:19:53 PM
They are definitely clues, I spotted them too. Can I ask though, why clueboxes are not in this season? Are they just having a break or are they gone as well? I wish they would slow the race down more. It has become very fast paced (I watched a bit of season 3 last night, and oh how things have changed!)
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 03, 2011, 04:44:04 PM
They'll be back. :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Aussie on October 04, 2011, 01:10:33 AM
Well on Thursday the first episode will be on channel 7, but it says it's a 2hr episode?  :duno:

http://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/73/0/2/21/
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: Neobie on October 04, 2011, 09:04:25 PM
(http://times.hinet.net/images/MNA/20110530/59972-0.jpg)

Our greeter for Leg 1, Colonel Wang Huei-ming, chief of the management section of Martyrs Shrine.
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 04, 2011, 09:45:46 PM
Oh I wondered how he was connected!! Thanks Neobie!
Title: Re: TAR 19 EP 1 "Kindness of Strangers" (Taipei)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 11, 2011, 08:55:27 AM
Adding these here for posterity...

First 2 were taken during set up; maybe they were still deciding?

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Clue in action

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