02Dec2011
NBC Releases Preview of “Who’s Still Standing?”
People who are looking forward to NBC's upcoming quiz show Who's Still Standing? are in luck. The network has released its first minute-long trailer to the Ben Bailey hosted million dollar quiz show where not being able to answer questions means you fall through a hole in the floor. The show debuts Monday, December 19th, at 8:00PM ET as a week long event. The preview shows off the set, the drops, and the vibe the show is going for. Plus lots and lots of cash. Check it out after the break. Click here to watch.
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NBC Slots “Who’s Still Standing” For December Run
This came out of no where. It's time for the annual mid-December game show burn off festival. NBC has scheduled its long delayed quiz show Who's Still Standing. The Ben Bailey hosted quiz show debuts as a week long event starting December 19th through December 22nd at 8PM ET before settling into a regular Monday 8:00PM ET time slot starting December 26th. Who's Still Standing? is a fast paced quiz show pitting one person against ten others for a chance at $1,000,000. Be careful, though, if anyone cannot answer a question, they are eliminated from the game by dropping through a hole in the floor. Click here to read more about the show and see a bit of it in action.
Read MoreView Comments (8)20Oct2011
“Fear Factor” Revival Set to Debut December 12th
NBC's upcoming revival of Fear Factor has a debut date. The new series will start on Monday, December 12th, with a two hour premiere. The show tests people's abilities to cope with their fears in physical, mental, and emotional challenges. The eventual champion will win $50,000. Producers are promising all new modern stunt technology, a new HD look for the show, and bigger and better challenges. Joe Rogan returns as host. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, NBC alternative chief Paul Telegdy said, “The fans of the original show are not going to be disappointed and Rogan is exactly the same — it’s classic, it looks amazing. I had forgotten why this show has the best title in TV — fear is a primal instinct that you rarely see engaged on television.” Are you looking forward to seeing it again?
Read MoreView Comments (10)16Oct2011
UK Weekend Replay: High Stakes
There hasn't been many big money game shows on ITV throughout 2011. Red or Black made the network nearly bankrupt in September and The Cube returned for a third series in the spring. Apart from that, there hasn't been anything else for the member of the public to win life changing amounts. High Stakes is the latest one to join that group. It was reported earlier this year that the show was piloted for ITV and NBC in America. Although there was no sign of the show airing on US shores. ITV decided to comission an eight episode series. The original plan was to air the show on Saturday evenings as the lead in to The X Factor but a decision was made to air the show on Tuesday evenings at 8pm (formally used by Who Wants to be a Millionaire? be
Read MoreView Comments (13)13Oct2011
Watch the Final Jackpot Round on Spain’s “Who’s Still Standing?”
As we reported months ago, our sources are telling us that NBC looks to have shelved their new quiz show Who's Still Standing? indefinitely. The show is a rapid fire quizzer where answering incorrect drops you through a hole in the floor. It's based on an Israeli format, and beyond changing how the contestants are presented the show was largely the same as the original. A few months ago NBC dumped all information regarding the show from its website, its press site, and its electronic press kit site, which is pretty ominous. Despite being taped and ready to go, it looks like we won't see it. Granted the situation with Million Dollar Mind Game should make you ready for anything, but it doesn't look good. The Spanish version is going well, though. They just had someone play for the 200,000 euro top prize, having beaten 9 of the 10 contestants up to that point. Can he win? Click here to check it out.
Read MoreView Comments (14)03Sep2011
Weekend Replay: ITV2′s “Minute to Win It”
This past week ITV2 debuted their version of Minute to Win It, NBC's now-cancelled stunt show. Our version had an interesting history. It started as a Millionaire clone in look and feel. Then after the first few episodes it developed its own voice and actually became enjoyable. And then something happened and the show went off the deep end this year (much like Deal or No Deal did towards the end of its run), and now it's gone. ITV2 manages to fix a lot of the issues by ditching nearly everything from the original product and making it its own unique show. It ends up benefitting greatly because of it. Click here to read about the new format and see some clips.
Read MoreView Comments (9)03Aug2011
News Flashes: Ratings, Previews of “The Price is Right”, and Travel’s “Scream”
Very busy day around here, but there are a few smaller stories we can discuss today. Stories today include ratings for the debut of ABC's Take the Money and Run and NBC's It's Worth What?, some video previews of the new season of The Price is Right with Australian host Larry Emdur, and the debut of Travel's Scream If You Know the Answer. Click here for all the full stories.
Read MoreView Comments (12)20Jul2011
“It’s Worth What?” Has Decent Sampling in Debut
Last night saw the debut of NBC's newest game show endeavor It's Worth What?. The show asks contestants to try to assess the value of antiques or rare collectacbles to win up to $1,000,000. We'll have more of a review of the full episode soon, but first let's get to the ratings. Depending on if people liked the show and will stick around next week, the debut of the Cedric the Entertainer-hosted game show wasn't bad. The show opened with 6.71 million viewers. Click here for the full ratings information and a review.
Read MoreView Comments (13)19Jul2011
NBC’s “It’s Worth What?” Debuts Tonight at 8:00PM ET
Another new game show is entering the Summer primetime schedule tonight. NBC will debut its newest effort, It's Worth What?, tonight at 8:00PM ET. The show has had a long history dating back to GSN when it was under a more flea market-like format. The current show is more like The Price is Right with antiques. A couple attempts to build a bank by gauging which antiques or collectables are worth more than others. The couple can win up to $1,000,000 throughout the show. Let us know what you think of the show when it airs tonight. Click here to write your review and let your voice be heard.
Read MoreView Comments (16)14Jul2011
A Look at Spain’s Adaptation of “Who’s Still Standing”
We're sitting, somewhat patiently, waiting for NBC to open up more on their upcoming quiz show Who's Still Standing?. It's a fast paced trivia showdown where one player faces off against ten. One by one the single player, dubbed the Hero, and a challenger go head to head trying to answer questions against a 30 second clock. The first person to run out of time loses and drops through a hole in the floor. If the Hero can beat all ten people, the Hero wins $1,000,000. However, trust me, it's not easy. While we're waiting for our version, Spain's Antena 3 recently began their own adaptation of the Israeli show. I was weary of the show due to the subdued nature of the original version is Israel. After seeing the Spanish version, I'm much more optimistic. To be perfectly honest, this looks like a really fun and good show. Click here to see clips and big moments from the new Spanish version.
Read MoreView Comments (11)11Jul2011
Video Preview of NBC’s “It’s Worth What?”
NBC's re-entering the game show world with their new show It's Worth What?, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. The new show that asks contestants to try to price items and gauge which one costs more than others debuts Tuesday, July 19th, at 8:00PM ET. As I've said recently, I think I accidentally misjudged It's Worth What?. Solely on the basis of the description they gave us to sell you the show it sounded like nothing more than Million Dollar Antiques Roadshow. Seeing some previews the show looks much more than that. Click here to see two video previews of It's Worth What?.
Read MoreView Comments (12)08Jul2011
Morning Buzz for July 8, 2011
Good morning, everyone. I'm sure you're as happy as I am that it's Friday and the weekend is just around the corner. Let's start off the end of the week with some quick stories. Later today we'll give you a review of ABC's Take The Money and Run which I enjoy quite a bit. But for now, stories include an audience member's first-hand review of this season's The Price is Right, a picture from the set from host Drew Carey, more information on NBC's upcoming It's Worth What?, game show casting information, plus a look at a million euro question from this past weekend's Dutch Millionaire. Click here to read over all the stories.
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Previews of NBC’s “It’s Worth What?”
I hope you're all having a good holiday weekend so far. We're on auto pilot here for the next few days while we're all away, but we still want to show you some cool stuff. One thing is previews of NBC's upcoming game show It's Worth What?, which I judged unfairly given the promos. At first, by the description the network sent out, it sounded like Million Dollar Antiques Roadshow. Seeing the previews, the show actually looks fun. It looks funny, tricky, the set is incredibly cool (possibly one of the coolest I've seen in a while), and anyone can play along. I'm looking forward to this a bit more now after seeing these. What do you think? Click here to see the previews.
Read MoreView Comments (6)30Jun2011
Joe Rogan to Host “Fear Factor” Revival
The search for the final piece of the Fear Factor revival puzzle has been found, and we're back to where we started. Original host, comedian and actor Joe Rogan, will host the updated version of NBC's popular game show. Joe hosted the show from 2001 to 2006. The revival was officially announced in June. An eight episode series will air later this season. Rogan told TV Guide, "It doesn't seem real. It seems like some sort of bizarro dream world. But I'm looking forward to it. The idea of sitting at home and watching someone else host it would have driven me crazy." Executive producer Matt Kunitz says the new series could be ready as early as September. Click here for more information on the revival.
Read MoreView Comments (8)24Jun2011
Morning Buzz for June 24, 2011
Good late morning to everyone. I hope you had a great week so far...I know I have. Here are a few smaller stories to end the week. Stories include pictures of Meredith Vieira at the Daytime Emmys for Who Wants to be a Millionaire, ratings for 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show and Wipeout, updated GSN schedules, casting notices, plus a new look at NBC's upcoming Who's Still Standing?. Click here for all the stories.
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