31Jan2006
Aussie “Deal or No Deal” Starts Anew
In competition with "Bert's Family Feud", the Australian version of the hit game show "Deal or No Deal" got a new set, new logo, and end game, and all kinds of new stuff. The Australian Game Show Page has a video of this. Please go here and enjoy.
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“The Amazing Race” Cast Revealed
We just recently found out that CBS.com has announced the cast of the next edition of "The Amazing Race". Don't worry, it's not a family edition. We're back to teams of two facing off for a cool million. Instead of us listing it, here's the CBS website with all the cast. The next edition of "The Amazing Race" will debut on Tuesday, February 28th at 9PM ET on CBS. As always, catch the reruns of previous seasons on GSN Wednesday through Sunday at 9PM ET/PT.
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Mark Burnette Creates AOL Competition Show
Mark Burnett and AOL: Together it may sound like a match made in hell, but we'll see how it turns out. The Los Angeles Times announced that Burnett is creating a new reality/game/competition/whateveryouwanttocallit show titled "Gold Rush", in which internet geeks look at something beyond porn and try to get clues which leads them to gold hidden somewhere in the USA. There are 13 sites with it and up to $1.6 million available. What's interesting is that Yahoo! has announced they are doing "Treasure Hunt", a show we previously reported on. AOL's pulling a FOX here and basically ripping off an idea started already. The LA Times reported that Burnett tried to get into "Treasure Hunt", but Yahoo! rejected him. Burnett stated the advantages
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“Bert’s Family Feud” has an OFFICIAL Website
Ignore that site we gave you last time. "Bert's Family Feud" has an official website from Australia's Channel 9. Here's the link. Official websites are fun, aren't they?
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Johnnie Cochran and PA Lottery Fix: Anything To Win
GSN recently sent Buzzer the Johnnie Cochran and Pennsylvania Lottery Fix episodes of Anything To Win, their new documentary series. We'll look at the Lottery episode next week. This week, let's focus on Johnnie Cochran. If you are one of the chronic complainers (AKA one of the hundreds of people that email me every week) saying "Where are the game shows?", first off you're blind and second off, you need to watch this show. If it wasn't for Russian Roulette (which we also still get weekly emails of when it's coming back), Anything To Win would easily be the best show The Network For Games has ever put on. The Johnnie Cochran edition of Anything To Win excells in the speed of the episode and the content delivered. More than a biography of
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“Deal or No Deal” Goes to Telemundo?
The international hit game show "Deal or No Deal" might go to another US television station: Telemundo. Endemol USA, who produces the show, is in talks with the Spanish-speaking US TV network, is discussing their possibilities, and NBC "Deal or No Deal" executive producer Scott St. John stated he will not be involved. All that is known at this time is that it won't be for as much money as the NBC version and won't have as high as production values (what a shock). Stay tuned if more news comes in. Source; B&C
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Australian “Wheel of Fortune” Return
The Australian version of "Wheel of Fortune" went back on the air recently with a set that's honestly a cheaper version of the US set. I could tell you all about it, but why not take a look for yourself? Click this link and go to the video clips in the upper left hand corner to get to a Wheel of Fortune video!
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“Bert’s Family Feud” has a Website
The new Australian game show "Bert's Family Feud" has a crappy (hopefully temporary) website up right now if anyone cares to view it. Here's the link. "Bert's Family Feud" will debut in February 13, 2006, on Channel 9 in Australia.
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Deal or No Deal Open Casting
Deal or No Deal is going to be doing a little more open casting in cities around the USA. So if you're too lazy to send a video just to win a million, here's a few locations courtesy of NBC.com. Saturday, February 4, 2006 BOSTON, MA 12:00pm-5:00pm The Rack 24 Clinton St. Boston, MA 02109 CHICAGO, IL TBA Saturday, February 11, 2006 NEW YORK CITY, NY TBA Click the link at the top of our page to fill in the TBA dates when they arrive. Good luck.
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Ute Casino Finishes Blackjack Satellites
The Ute Casino in Colorado crowned it's final champion to gain entry into the 2006 World Series of Blackjack. Charles Montoya of Farmington, New Mexico, won the seat and $3,150 in the process. GSN will tape the new tournament in the end of February/Beginning of March and air it sometime in June. It only cost $100 for Montoya to enter the game and he has a shot at winning over a half a million dollars now. Source: The Rolling Good Times Online
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New Trivia Game Pilot
According to Craigslist, some company is searching for "Macho Men", who somehow search game shows, but know beer, sports, women, pop culture, and that kind of stuff. We have no idea what channel, what company, what host, the gameplay, or anything. I know you want to find out, so if you're around LA, click the link at the bottom to try out. The one show I'd be good to go on and I dn't live near LA. "Macho Men Needed For Game Show"
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Family Fortunes Returns to UK
Sources have told us, as well as major British entertainment websites, Family Fortunes will return to the UK. However, they will be doing five celebrity versions instead. They will begin taping in March. As reported earlier, Vernon Kay will be the host of the UK version of the Family Feud, which will air on ITV1.
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New US DVD Board Games
We covered the UK DVD games, so let's move to the USA. Endless Games, with the apparent success of "The Price is Right" on DVD, is bringing three classic game shows to your television. The shows are The Newlywed Game, Password, and Match Game. All sound pretty fun at a party. Keep looking to see if we ever get dates for their releases.
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New “The Price is Right” Game Debut Date
About 10 years ago we posted about the new Price is Right game "Balance Game" which will not be anything like the old version. We finally have a debut date. According to people who have been to the show, it is February 6th. Apparently, from reports, it's very impressive.
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More UK Games On DVD
Since the "Family Fortunes" and "Catch Phrase" DVDs were successful, UKGameshows reported that more games from across the ocean are on their way to DVD. Some of which are Blankety Blanks, Blockbusters, Play Your Cards Right, and The Price is Right. These are expected to be out in autumn. Source: UKGameshows
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