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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #100 on: November 30, 2007, 06:08:34 PM »

The latest on the Writers Strike:

Reported by TV Guide http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Wga-Strike-Watch/Wga-Calls-Quotnewquot/800028604

WGA Calls "New" Deal a "Bad Deal," Rejects Offer

Well, that didn't take long. The WGA has swiftly dismissed the "New Economic Partnership" put forth by the AMPTP on Thursday, saying in a statement that "for the first three days of this week, the companies presented in essence their November 4 [pre-strike] package with not an iota of movement on any of the issues that matter to writers. Thursday morning, the first new proposal was finally presented to us. It dealt only with streaming and made-for-Internet jurisdiction, and it amounts to a massive rollback."

The WGA reports that with regards to Internet streaming, they were offered "a single fixed payment of less than $250 for a year's reuse of an hour-long program (compared to over $20,000 payable for a network rerun)." For made-for-Internet material, the AMPTP "continued to refuse to grant jurisdiction," "they made absolutely no move on the download formula" and "continue to assert that they can deem any reuse 'promotional' and pay no residual (even if they replay the entire film or TV episode, and even if they make money)."

Talks are scheduled to resume on Tuesday. Says the WGA, "We must fight on, returning to the lines... in force to make it clear that we will not back down, that we will not accept a bad deal, and that we are all in this together."

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #101 on: December 01, 2007, 05:38:56 PM »
Big Brother 9 update from Allison Grodner

http://www.arcamax.com/thehollywoodexclusive/s-262086-503262

"BIG BROTHER" IS BEING WATCHED: With CBS's "Big Brother" holding open casting calls here, there and 'most everywhere around the country, producer Allison Grodner tells us, "We're just being told to be ready -- that CBS is looking at an earlier 'Big Brother' than normal. It's usually a summer show. Now it looks like we'll be doing a winter edition."

Indeed. Thousands of hopefuls have already shown up for calls in Los Angeles, New York and South Carolina. Ahead are calls in Chicago, Kansas City, Atlanta, Oregon, Tampa, Columbus, another New York date and more, all through Saturday (Dec. 1), for a cast of "12 to 14 in the 'Big Brother' house," as Grodner says.

As the Writers Guild strike goes on, such fare is an obvious option for networks. Typically, the parts of reality shows that are scripted are written by non-union writers, so they remain unaffected by the guild's actions. Grodner is well aware many consider the writers' loss to be reality's gain, but she says, "My feeling is that a work stoppage is not good for anyone." She also says, "I have a business where I continue to develop shows, and certainly I talked to CBS about doing other shows before the strike. Reality and alternative shows are already such a big part of the television landscape that it's not so much a matter of there being new productions as of these shows being used to fill multiple time slots."

The winter edition, "Big Brother 9," will likely have some season-specific twists. "I think it would be in the show's best interests to make sure a midseason event is different from a summer event," Grodner says. "But the things people like will continue to be a part of it -- the social and psychological dynamic, the soap opera feel of it all."





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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #102 on: December 01, 2007, 05:44:36 PM »
From the way things look now, I don't think the strike will be settled anytime soon, probably not until after the first of the year at the earliest.


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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #103 on: December 02, 2007, 10:03:13 PM »
I'm ready! Let's all just pray that my husband doesn't mind me staying home with our soon to arrive baby so I can update day and night! I only wish it was starting sooner. :jumpy:

Congrats lilduke :congrats: :partie: :bigbaby:...is this your 1st baby? 

It is! And looks like they are inducing me a few weeks early!! So I've got 2 1/2 more weeks. Thank goodness because bed rest is getting oooold.

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #104 on: December 02, 2007, 10:24:57 PM »
I'm ready! Let's all just pray that my husband doesn't mind me staying home with our soon to arrive baby so I can update day and night! I only wish it was starting sooner. :jumpy:

Congrats lilduke :congrats: :partie: :bigbaby:...is this your 1st baby? 

It is! And looks like they are inducing me a few weeks early!! So I've got 2 1/2 more weeks. Thank goodness because bed rest is getting oooold.

BOY or GIRL? So it looks like it's going to be a Christmas baby!


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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #105 on: December 03, 2007, 06:33:40 PM »
Some Rumors on Big Brother 9, we'll see how much is true:

Big Brother 9 After Dark is getting axed in favor of a having Sequester house filmed. The sequester house will be filmed by a regular TV crew it will not be a 24Hour live feed. The show will air on ShowTime from midnight to 3 AM on a daily basis.

In a recent interview with Alison Grodner it was confirmed that there will be no America’s player. “That’s really hard to do twice,” Grodner said. “Anyone coming to be a part of ‘Big Brother’ this year would know about it and we’d hate to have people act differently because they think that the viewers are in control. … That doesn’t mean that it couldn’t return in some other way, but doing exactly what we did again, no.”

Food budgets similar to Austarlia and the UK Big Brother

There will be no link between the players.

Due to last seasons prolific rule breaking Big Brother 9 may institute a 3 Strikes rule, and any contestant who knowingly or unknowingly breaks 3 of the golden rules, is called to the DR and summarily dumped without a word to the other HGs, then replaced by an alternate HG. Strict lights out policy and wake up times. Serious regimentation. Chores. Etc…. Almost to the point where the season would be referred to as Big Brother Boot Camp.

Go back to the nominees picking someone they want to play them in the POV, as opposed the picking a “blessed by god ping pong ball”. If that person the nominee selected wins the Power of Veto they have to take you off the block.

Outgoing Head of Household is allowed to play for the following weeks HOH

Big Brother 10 will start in June and be made up of semi popular movie stars. Rob and Amber Mariano are rumored once again to be casted on Big Brother 10

Chen-bot to return as the Host

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #106 on: December 03, 2007, 06:49:09 PM »
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Big Brother 9 After Dark is getting axed in favor of a having Sequester house filmed. The sequester house will be filmed by a regular TV crew it will not be a 24Hour live feed. The show will air on ShowTime from midnight to 3 AM on a daily basis.


Oh now I'm jealous!! hmm puddin might ask Santa for digital cable, its actually cheaper for 2008. But how to juggle BB9 and Showtime :juggle at the same time when all the good stuff happens?

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #107 on: December 03, 2007, 06:57:50 PM »
OMG we needed that last year LOL

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #108 on: December 03, 2007, 07:02:48 PM »
Big Brother 10 will start in June and be made up of semi popular movie stars. Rob and Amber Mariano are rumored once again to be casted on Big Brother 10

Chen-bot to return as the Host


God kill me now!   :pull
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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #109 on: December 03, 2007, 07:07:20 PM »
Big Brother 10 will start in June and be made up of semi popular movie stars. Rob and Amber Mariano are rumored once again to be casted on Big Brother 10

Chen-bot to return as the Host


God kill me now!   :pull

I think this is highly likely to happen I mean what was Joey Buttafucco doing at the casting call in LA.
I hate that guy, BB better not pick him with Rob and Amber.
I'd sooner see Dick again over that guy.


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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #110 on: December 03, 2007, 07:45:24 PM »
So how many years in a row is it that Romber were rumored to be cast on BB?  :lol3:

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #111 on: December 03, 2007, 08:54:47 PM »
BB9 confirmed thanks to Jokers for the article. :cmas27


CBS to unveil revamped schedule
Network plans ninth edition of 'Big Brother'
By JOSEF ADALIAN

With hopes for a quick settlement of the WGA strike dimming, CBS is getting ready to unveil a revamped winter sked -- and that includes moving forward with plans for an in-season edition of reality hit "Big Brother."
Ninth installment of the summer staple will make its bow Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 9 p.m., Eye insiders confirmed Monday. Julie Chen-hosted reality skein will also air Wednesday and Sunday nights at 8 p.m.

On Tuesday nights, “Brother” will act as a lead-in for “Jericho,” which will return for its second season Feb. 12 at 10 p.m. CBS revealed that news to fans of the show Monday afternoon via its website.

CBS will announce other January and February sked changes later Monday.


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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #112 on: December 03, 2007, 08:55:57 PM »
Darn-it you guys beat me to it.

Your good.

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #113 on: December 03, 2007, 09:11:12 PM »
Darn-it you guys beat me to it.

Your good.

 :cmaslol Thanks though, do tell us if you hear anything else.

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #114 on: December 03, 2007, 09:26:34 PM »
I will but you'll probably beat me to it, by several hours.
ha ha.

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #115 on: December 03, 2007, 09:49:27 PM »
I do wish they would have continued the Showtime After Dark, but if they do the Sequester live, then I'll take that.
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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #116 on: December 03, 2007, 11:21:00 PM »
I do wish they would have continued the Showtime After Dark, but if they do the Sequester live, then I'll take that.


YES, ONLY IT WILL TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THAT HAPPENS.

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #117 on: December 03, 2007, 11:28:29 PM »
They will never do any form of live feed on the sequester house.

Anyhow, I do hope Showtime do pick up the After Dark in the BB house.

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #118 on: December 07, 2007, 11:30:13 AM »
I'm ready! Let's all just pray that my husband doesn't mind me staying home with our soon to arrive baby so I can update day and night! I only wish it was starting sooner. :jumpy:

Congrats lilduke :congrats: :partie: :bigbaby:...is this your 1st baby? 

It is! And looks like they are inducing me a few weeks early!! So I've got 2 1/2 more weeks. Thank goodness because bed rest is getting oooold.

BOY or GIRL? So it looks like it's going to be a Christmas baby!

It's a girl, named Bradly. And I am so glad that she will be here for Christmas and I can enjoy some egg nog!  :cmas26

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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #119 on: December 07, 2007, 08:31:03 PM »
Big Brother 9 Casting Call in Denver

http://www.bb9spoilers.com/index.php/category/big-brother-9/

The Loft, A nightclub in Denver was host to a Big Brother 9 casting call on Thursday Dec 6th. The casting calls is reported to have attracted more than usual attractive women,
Chladek Zimmerman attended the casting call and had this to say “it was horde upon horde of Hoochie Mommas”.




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Re: Big Brother 9 Early Return CONFIRMED!!!
« Reply #120 on: December 13, 2007, 06:31:38 PM »
Came across this cool logo....

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« Reply #121 on: December 13, 2007, 06:54:08 PM »
Came across this cool logo....

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 :kisses I love your new avatar RFW!!!

Going to miss Dustin though, But it's great.

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« Reply #122 on: December 13, 2007, 06:59:04 PM »
Very nice RFWill !

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« Reply #123 on: December 13, 2007, 07:25:32 PM »
Awesome find!  The show can't come soon enough

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« Reply #124 on: December 13, 2007, 07:44:01 PM »
Thanks all!