13Nov2011
BuzzerUK: Challenge Confirms Blockbusters Revival
It was annouced earlier this week the cult quiz show Blockbusters is making a comeback to UK screens. Production company, Talkback THAMES announced they were looking for contestants aged 18 or over to take part on the show. It has now been revealed the revival series will be exclusively shown on the digital game show channel, Challenge. This is the first original comission for Challenge for over three and a half years since Take it or Leave It was recomissioned for a third series in 2008. This is also the fourth incarnation of Blockbusters since the show's debut in 1983. Originally hosted by Bob Holness. It was shown on ITV five/six days a week. Students from schools and colleges were able to take part where they could win prizes for the
Read MoreView Comments (6)02Nov2011
“Family Feud” Renewed Through 2015; Goes HD
All hail Steve Harvey. The long running game show Family Feud has gone under a large revitilization since the installation of host Steve Harvey. As a result, the show has been renewed in 75% of the country (so far) through 2015. Since Steve joined the show, Family Feud has increased its ratings by 35% in total households and 40% in the key demographic of women 25-54. This season saw many stations upgrade the show to a prime slot between 5PM and 8PM, a vast improvement from the often past-midnight slots many markets saw before Steve. The show will go HD starting next season. Family Feud in its current incarnation has been on the air since 1999. Click here to read more plus to see a clip of the show.
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“Celebrity Chase” and “The Cube” This Weekend on ITV
It's a good weekend for game show fans. ITV is debuting new series of two critical and commercial favorites. First, tonight, a new primetime celebrity edition of the quiz show The Chase airs at 6:00PM on ITV1. Celebrity Chase sees four celebrities take on one of the four Chasers to win big money for charity. We love The Chase, but I think most of us are more excited for what comes on Sunday: The Cube is back. The BAFTA award winning game show Sunday at 7:00PM. No one has beaten The Cube after three series. Will anyone be able to do it this year? Click here to read more about each show and let us know what you think.
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“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?
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UK News Flashes: “The Cube” Returns and Celebrity “Chase”
Two exciting pieces of news for two of England's best game shows. We've got news on the debut of the fourth series of The Cube, ITV1's hit game show. It's been a long time since we've seen new episodes. We're getting ready for the new series by showing you our favorite moment of series three. Plus we've got information on special celebrity episodes of ITV's daytime quiz show The Chase, including a comprehensive list of the celebrities who will be taking on one of the four Chasers for charity and quizzing glory. Click here to learn more about both stories plus videos of both shows.
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“Millionaire” Kicks Off Tenth Season on September 5th with Big Money, Big Prizes, and “Club Millionaire”
It's a milestone year for Who Wants to be a Millionaire. The quiz show, hosted by Meredith Vieira, is entering its tenth season in daily syndication on Monday, September 5th. The previous season shook Millionaire up and brought in a refreshed format, set, and music for the long running show. This season will be added a few small tweaks to the established show which will bring bigger money, big prizes, and a new way for you to interact with the show and play the game for $1,000,000. Click here to learn about all the new features including "Club Millionaire" which gives you a chance to play for the million.
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Weekend Replay: “Secret Fortune” Series Two Premiere
This was a very busy weekend for British game and competition shows. The big one, The X Factor, was on ITV this weekend. As was their version of Family Feud called All Star Family Fortunes. Then we had the live celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire which has lost a ton of its luster since changing production and getting rid of all celebrities. And finally we had one of my favorites: BBC's lottery quiz show Secret Fortune, which recently shot a pilot for CBS with Donny Osmond hosting. Secret Fortune was sadly the sacrificial lamb against Simon Cowell and The X Factor, but anyone watching caught a great dramatic episode. Click here to see what happened on Saturday's Secret Fortune.
Read MoreView Comments (15)18Aug2011
New Season of The Hub’s “Family Game Night” Debuts September 2nd
The Hub's highest rated and fan favorite game show Family Game Night is back! The show which puts families in larger-than-life versions of their favorite board games begins its second season on Friday, September 2nd, at 7:00PM ET with two back-to-back episodes. Emmy nominated Todd Newton hosts the hour-long game show based on Hasbro's large board game library. This season features new games, big cash and prizes, and new ways for the viewers to interact and win prizes of their own. Click here for descriptions of the new games, exclusive pictures, and ways to interact with the show and win big cash and prizes.
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Morning Buzz for August 12, 2011
Everyone else happy it's the end of the week? We'll kick off your weekend with some stories you may find interesting this Friday morning. Updates this morning include a new ABC game show in development from Embassy Row, the classic 80s game show Starcade is coming online in interactive form, and debut dates for favorites Secret Fortune and The Million Pound Drop in Europe. Click here for all the stories.
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“Name That Tune” Returns as Live Stage Show
Name That Tune, the classic music guessing game show, is making a comeback. It won't be on television, however. The game will be returning as a live stage show in Las Vegas. The stage show will update the iconic format to meet today's standards and give 100 players a chance to win cash and prizes. The music will span most genres so you're sure to find something you like. The show begins at the Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Thursday, August 18th. Click here for more information about the show.
Read MoreView Comments (13)12Jul2011
Nickelodeon Launches “Family BrainSurge” on July 18th
Fan's of the Nickelodeon game show BrainSurge have a new and updated season to look forward to. Nick's retooled Family BrainSurge has been given the debut date of Monday, July 18th, at 8:00PM ET during the channel's Nick at Nite block. Jeff Sutphen, currently hosting ABC's 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show returns as host. The show is expanding to include whole families instead of just kids. Family compete in puzzles that quiz contestants on their visual, memory, and analytical skills for the chance to win bigger prizes than ever before. Click here to learn about special celebrities coming to play and how you can get in on the action.
Read MoreView Comments (12)22Jun2011
“The Moment of Truth” Returns to Television
Another former primetime game show will be coming back to television soon. The love-to-hate former Fox game show The Moment of Truth will be returning to television at an undisclosed time for an undisclosed network. The show is currently casting with notices appearing from Pitman Casting. The game show, originally airing on Fox in 2008 and hosted by Mark Walberg., asked contestants a series of very personal, potentially embarrassing, and potentially devastating questions to win up to $500,000. The show reached some level of television infamy when a contestant, Laura Cleri, admitted an affair on national television and proceeded to win nothing. Click here for more information on the revival.
Read MoreView Comments (29)17Jun2011
Format Update: “Identity Crisis” and “Wipeout”
We've got two broadcast formats to talk about today. A bit ago we discussed a new game show pilot called Identity Crisis that was casting. The celebrity based trivia show recently did run throughs in front of CBS executives. It's now officially been ordered for a pilot. The game is based on a board game from Endless Games and is produced by Courtney Cox and David Arquette. After that we've got a lot of news involving ABC's Wipeout including a renewal, new co-host, and a new video game. Click here for the story on both shows.
Read MoreView Comments (7)02Jun2011
NBC Reviving “Fear Factor”
This is somewhat shocking. Thanks to About.com for spotting this initially. NBC is apparently reviving their old popular stunt show Fear Factor. If one stunt show like Minute to Win It doesn't work out then you may as well bring the one that worked, involving eating bugs, back from the dead. The show has a casting website set up and you can look at applying by clicking here. The show asked groups of people to compete in somewhat dangerous and often gross stunts for a chance to win $50,000. The original version, hosted by Joe Rogan, ran from 2001 to 2006.
Read MoreView Comments (27)17May2011
Morning Buzz for May 17, 2011
Good morning, everyone. Here's this mornings stories. We've got updates on ABC's Shark Tank, a look at the family behind Deal or No Deal's £250,000 jackpot winner, Baggage's season debut, a show I can't believe GSN is attempting, audience tickets for BBC's Secret Fortune, and today's schedule. Click here for the full story on each.
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