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.  It’s a fun game so that’s good enough.  Add to the mix that the host is going to be Craig Ferguson and our interest level is even higher.  Fingers crossed this one gets off the ground.

*Wipeout had an eventful day yesterday.  First off, the popular ABC stunt show has been renewed for a fifth season.  Who could have figured seeing people smack their faces off foam platforms would do this well?  It’ll be back for another Winter, Spring, and regular summer season.  A sneak preview of the newest summer season begins next week, preceding 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show, on ABC.

Next, this will be co-host Jill Wagner’s last season.  In her place will be actress Vanessa Minnillo.  Minnillo was the host of ABC’s reality show True Beauty, hosted a few MTV specials, and was a New York correspondent for Entertainment Tonight.  She’ll be seen starting next season.

And finally, the show’s Kinect game, Wipeout: In The Zone, is officially out.  You won’t be holding a controller to play this game.  You’ll jump, duck, and run through the obstacle course in your own living room.  Best of all, no concussions.  That’s a plus.  Click here to look at the game and maybe purchase it.

Sources :

Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/craig-ferguson-in-talks-to-host-show-from-courteney-cox-and-david-arquette/2011/06/17/AGZXIkYH_blog.html
Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/jill-wagner-out-vanessa-minnillo-in-on-wipeout/2011/06/17/AGaY5iYH_blog.html