Big Brother 9 USA could launch as early as February

[dtd2]

The Writer's Guild of America strike did go ahead as scheduled yesterday. With such names as Jay Leno, Tina Fay, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus joining the picket lines.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975401.html?categoryid=18&cs=1

There are a ton more articles on Variety and also Hollywood reporter, but perhaps the most important article is the following.

CBS leans on 'Brother' during strike
Reality show staffing up for early launch
By JOSEF ADALIAN


CBS may rely on its "Big Brother" as a strike contingency.

Skein, usually a summer staple, has started staffing up for an in-season run that could be on the air as soon as February, people familiar with the situation said. Indeed, in anticipation of a strike, Eye quietly began casting for the next edition of the show a few weeks ago.

Exec producer Allison Grodner is also said to be working on a new creative twist for the Julie Chen-hosted skein, in which a group of strangers lives together in a house for three months.

There's been buzz that the next edition of "Big Brother" might actually use celebrities as opposed to civilians. A long strike might work in favor of such a plan, since some celebs normally busy working on sitcoms and dramas might have some time on their hands.

Possibility of an early "Big Brother" popped up on Tuesday's edition of the Eye's "Early Show." Anchor Hanna Storm joked that the show might be back sooner than the summer, prompting a roll of the eyes from Chen. Chen then expressed her hope that the strike is settled soon.

"Big Brother" would be a perfect strike weapon for CBS since it airs three times a week, filling three key hours of primetime.

Eye execs declined comment.

Endemol USA and Allison Grodner Prods. produce "Big Brother."

From: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975459.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

This is excellent news. Robyn Cass has been revealed to still be the casting director. She has announced that the appliactions are due by April 13th, 2008 so right on schedule for that.

http://www.realityblurred.com/realit...ckground_check

and

http://www.realityblurred.com/realit...ckground_check

[Captain.Remy]

Yesssss good news ! Can't wait till it's confirmed ! :hugesmile:

[Ruth*Star]

OMG yey! I can't wait to hear more news on it since i loved last season.

[dtd2]

This would be the perfect opportunity to do a celebrity edition since no one will be working. Although the incident that happened in the last UK celeb version would have a strong possibility have happening here especially because of the stupid statements that regular houseguests have made before here. This is great though because it could possibly be given more then 3 time slots, but it would be difficult to not schedule it against American Idol and Dancing With the Stars. CBS does have The Amazing Race (the 11th season just premiered on Sunday and casting has begun for the 12th), Survivor(The most watched pure reality show in America), Power of 10 (Game show that Daniele and Amber went on last year and garnered similar ratings to Big Brother and has Drew Carey as host), Kid Nation (The first season launched in September. It's about 40 kids under the age of 15 trying to creating a town that they can run. It stirred a lot of controversy, but ratings continue to fall and are lower then what big brother got. Big Brother airs in Summer when no one is watching. Although it should be noted that Summer has gotten much more competitive over the last four years.), CBS also ordered six episodes for Million Dollar Pyramid hosted by Regis Philbin, and in one of the many articles I read that they ordered some legal show with former prosecutor Marcia Clark. CBS also has 48 Hours (Investigates murders and launched during the last strike that last for 22 weeks in '88.), and Sixty Minutes (The most watched news magazine program in America)

[Wasted]

That's great news! :bigsmile: I love BB US!

[Redmond]

That is great news, but I don't really want the strike to be still on-going in February. That means no Lost season 4!!

[XxShortyxX]

I ent never seen it, their accent annoy me anyway lol, and they like love everything :bigsmile:

I have heard how it is better then the UK Big Brother.

[dtd2]

What do you mean by they love everything? Also from what I have heard ABC has completed 8 of the 16 eps for Lost and plans on airing the 8 starting February 8th in the States.

[geoking66]

I'd love a celebrity version in the US. Maybe we can vote to evict this time? One can only hope.

[Redmond]

Originally posted by dtd2
What do you mean by they love everything? Also from what I have heard ABC has completed 8 of the 16 eps for Lost and plans on airing the 8 starting February 8th in the States.

Yeah Cuse and Lindelof have completed 8 episodes, but if the strike goes on for longer than that then the series will just end in the middle! That's not good for a show like Lost.

[dtd2]

Fox has already postponed the launch of 24 and as no surprise FOX is known for always making the oddest schedules ever, but the one they announced today is by far the most confusing they have ever had.

[Captain.Remy]

Except Lost and America's Next Top Model, I can't see any rival shows in february.

[Corkie]

Ohhhh good.

I missed the end as I was on hols in the summer and all downloads didn't work anymore. :bored:

So if it's in Febuary I could watch it all. :laugh3:

[dtd2]

American Idol and Dancing with the Stars would still be there and they are the two most watched shows in America.

[bbcanada]

OMG, its about time cbs does celebrity big brother :) im so so excited for this... i think it will do great, since theres really no other shows on, im pretty sure dancing with the stars will be over by febuary, and wow american idol, its on tuesdays and wednesdays, big brother is on tuesdays, thursdays, and sundays so only one show a week would be overlapped, or they will move the show to a different day or time,

still,, is the strike really gonna last that long? just give them the money and shut up.. they really should get money for it, the actors/actresses wouldnt be rich with no lines to say!

:shrug: i duno whats gonna happen but hopefully celebrity big brother will happen :)

[dtd2]

The networks expect it to last for a long time. FOX announced a very different schedule then what they announced in May for early 2008. It is the most confusing thing I have ever seen for an American schedule(I have always thought British tv schedules are impossible since they start at odd times and at different times different weeks. All American shows always
start at the top of the hour or half past the hour.) The strike will also heavily effect Canada, since they air nearly every American show as well usually simulcasting the American broadcast.

Here's the current FOX schedule
Sunday
7/6ct comedy reruns/the NFL (Alternates getting the afternoon games with CBS each week)
8/7ct The Simpsons
8:30/7:30ct King of the Hill
9:00/8:00ct Family Guy
9:30/8:30ct American Dad

Monday
8/7ct Prison Break
9/8ct K-Ville

Tuesday
8/7ct Bones
9/8ct House

Wednesday
8/7ct Back to you
8:30/7:30ct 'Til Death
9/8ct Kitchen Nightmares

Thursday
8/7ct Are You Smarter Then A Fifth Grader
9/8ct Don't Forget the Lyrics

Friday
8/7ct The Search For The Next Great American Band
9/8ct Don't Forget the Lyrics

Here's the Jan '08 to May '08 plans (Likely will change and FOX changes everything more often then the other networks)

MONDAY

Monday, Jan. 7:
7:30 PM-CC ET ALLSTATE BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (LIVE)

Mondays, beginning Jan. 14:
8:00-9:00 PM PRISON BREAK
9:00-10:00 PM TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (Time Period Premiere)

Monday, March 3:
8:00-9:00 PM WHEN WOMEN RULE THE WORLD (wt) (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES

Mondays, beginning March 10:
8:00-9:00 PM WHEN WOMEN RULE THE WORLD (wt)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Time Period Premiere)

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TUESDAY

Tuesday, Jan. 1:
8:00 PM-CC ET ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL (LIVE)

Tuesday, Jan. 15:
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Season Premiere, Part 1)

Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 22:
8:00-9:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE

Tuesdays, beginning April 1:
8:00-9:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL
9:00-10:00 PM HELL'S KITCHEN (Season Premiere)

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, Jan. 2:
7:30 PM-CC ET TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL (LIVE)

Wednesday, Jan. 16:
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Season Premiere, Part 2)

Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 23:
8:00-9:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL
9:00-10:00 PM THE MOMENT OF TRUTH (Series Premiere)

Wednesdays, beginning March 12:
8:00-9:00 PM THE MOMENT OF TRUTH (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL
9:30-10:00 PM BACK TO YOU (Time Period Premiere)

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THURSDAY

Thursday, Jan. 3:
7:30 PM-CC ET FEDEX ORANGE BOWL (LIVE)

Thursdays, beginning Jan. 10 (No changes to lineup):
8:00-9:00 PM ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER?
9:00-10:00 PM DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS!

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FRIDAY

Fridays, beginning Jan. 4:
8:00-9:00 PM BONES (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Time Period Premiere)

Friday, Feb. 22:
8:00-9:00 PM BONES
9:00-10:00 PM NEW AMSTERDAM (Series Premiere)

Fridays, beginning March 7:
8:00-8:30 PM TIL DEATH (Time Period Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM NEW AMSTERDAM

Fridays, beginning April 11:
8:00-8:30 PM TIL DEATH
8:30-9:00 PM THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES
9:00-10:00 PM CANTERBURY'S LAW (Series Premiere)

V***************************

SATURDAY

Saturdays, beginning Jan. 5: (No changes to lineup)
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA'S MOST WANTED: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK
11:00 PM-Midnight MADtv
Midnight-12:30 AM TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN

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SUNDAY

Sundays, beginning Jan. 6: (No changes to lineup)
7:00-7:30 PM VARIOUS COMEDY ENCORES
7:30-8:00 PM VARIOUS COMEDY ENCORES
8:00-9:00 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM KING OF THE HILL
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM AMERICAN DAD

Sunday, Jan. 13:
7:00-7:30 PM VARIOUS COMEDY ENCORES (West Coast only)
7:30-8:00 PM VARIOUS COMEDY ENCORES (West Coast only)
8:00-9:00 PM TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (Series Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM AMERICAN DAD

Sunday, Feb. 3 (Super Bowl Sunday):
6:00 PM ET SUPER BOWL XLII (Approx. 4 hours, LIVE)
Approx. 10:00 PM ET HOUSE (Original episode; guest star Mira Sorvino)

Sundays, beginning March 2:
7:00-7:30 PM COMEDY ENCORES (West Coast only on 3/2 due to NASCAR)
7:30-8:00 PM COMEDY ENCORES (West Coast only on 3/2 due to NASCAR)
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM KING OF THE HILL
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM UNHITCHED (Series Premiere)

Sundays, beginning April 13:
7:00-7:30 PM COMEDY ENCORES
7:30-8:00 PM COMEDY ENCORES
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM KING OF THE HILL
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM AMERICAN DAD

[Rory]

Hopefully the celebrity plans follow through! I'd love to see CBB:US with actors starring in sitcoms (not Z-listers like Vanilla Ice or Flava Flav)

[dtd2]

Just some thoughts for interesting people to put in if it is celebrity, some of them are way out there.

Paris Hilton
Angelina Jolie
Kid Rock
Lance Bass
Ricky Martin
Connie Chung
David Letterman
Kirk Cameron
Vanessa Williams
Monica Lewinsky
George Lucas

[dtd2]

BIG BROTHER IS BACK!

Yep, the rumors are TRUE! We're coming back a little earlier this year..... apply now!

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother8/application.shtml

Good luck!
Robyn

From: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=35090242&blogID=326810392

That is from Robyn Kass' myspace. She is the head casting director for big brother.

[Captain.Remy]

Yesss thanks for that ! Can't wait until february/june. :cheer2:

[dtd2]

BIG BROTHER WILL RETURN IN FEBRUARY

In a conversation today with Robyn Kass of Kassting Inc the primary casting agency for Big Brother, it was confirmed that Big Brother will commence in February.

They are very busy at casting the show as I write this and Robyn asked me to pass on the word to get your applications in or contact her at her website, http://kasstinginc.com/ .

I asked Robyn during our conversation if the Big Brother rumors were speculation or was there a basis in fact? Robyn replied "We are casting with the thought in mind that the house guests would move into the house during the first week of February.

I can not quote on the following, but my feelings are it will be a normal Big Brother, not a Celebrity Big Brother and it is a strong possiblility that the summer Big Brother will also take place.

From: http://www.tvgrapevine.com/index.php....html#msg99936

This is wonderful news.

[Captain.Remy]

OMG wonderful ! I can't wait !!!! :spin2:

[bbcanada]

woo! great, but i really wanted a celebrity addition :( cuz now its gonna be bb9 and then bb10 in summer! :| thats crazy, they better actually think of a good twist and not rush!

[Ruth*Star]

Omg 2 bb's in one year... thats so awesome.

[cujo-man]

I'll watch the one in February but not in the summer!

The only reason I'd watch a foreign BB is to fufill the empty hole where BB used to be!

Theres nothing on the TV to watch anymore!

[dtd2]

Have you watched or heard of what happens in Big Brother USA before? It isn't the same as the rest of the world just to make sure that you know that.

[Conor]

Originally posted by dtd2
Have you watched or heard of what happens in Big Brother USA before? It isn't the same as the rest of the world just to make sure that you know that.

Do you not ever miss the European/Australian format. I think thats what makes BB so great! :bigsmile:

[Captain.Remy]

I am so happy BB is on in february cause you know, there will be Lost, America's Next Top Model and in march, BB Australia so it makes me happier !

[Conor]

Originally posted by Ruth*Star
Omg 2 bb's in one year... thats so awesome.

Sure we usually have 2 BBs a year.

[dtd2]

I never really know what would be better. In my opinion, the viewers can only get more involved in the American after last years big brother, with America's Player. In 2000, when it premiered it was on 6 times a week. Nothing in America at that time aired more then once a week, other then dateline(a news magazine). Also there was no reality show with the public evicting people. It was something unheard of. Now still airing three times a week that is more then any other show. However I really like the format, but I think that they could mix the formats.

[Conor]

Originally posted by dtd2
I never really know what would be better. In my opinion, the viewers can only get more involved in the American after last years big brother, with America's Player. In 2000, when it premiered it was on 6 times a week. Nothing in America at that time aired more then once a week, other then dateline(a news magazine). Also there was no reality show with the public evicting people. It was something unheard of. Now still airing three times a week that is more then any other show. However I really like the format, but I think that they could mix the formats.

The BBUS format would be amazing if it had live evictions with phone - in's. OMG. That would be amazing!

[dtd2]

I think that possibly they should attempt it, but it would require airing it like every day.
Thursday: Live Eviction and HOH
Friday: Live Nominations (Hoh only noms 1 person and the rest of the house votes in the diary room)
Saturday: daily show
Sunday: in the afternoon special veto show, at night daily show
Monday: daily show
Tuesday: Live Veto Ceremony, phone lines open afterwards. In the event veto is used if more then 2 are already nominated then just the one saved comes off. The HOH chooses the replacement if only one is left.
Wednesday: Daily show

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : dtd2
I think that possibly they should attempt it, but it would require airing it like every day.
Thursday: Live Eviction and HOH
Friday: Live Nominations (Hoh only noms 1 person and the rest of the house votes in the diary room)
Saturday: daily show
Sunday: in the afternoon special veto show, at night daily show
Monday: daily show
Tuesday: Live Veto Ceremony, phone lines open afterwards. In the event veto is used if more then 2 are already nominated then just the one saved comes off. The HOH chooses the replacement if only one is left.
Wednesday: Daily show

I love that format, new and creative ! BBUS needs that !

[T]

If it ends up being a CBB, they should totally put on Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, or Bob Saget!

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : T
If it ends up being a CBB, they should totally put on Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, or Bob Saget!

Who ?

I think that it's the only CBB in the world where we can have some A-listers ! Some big celebrities, known around the world. Please not Z-listers, please !

[dtd2]

Bob Saget played Danny on Full House (Probably the best comedy ever, but it aired on ABC), is the current host of 1VS100(on NBC), and is a comedian. Bill O'Reily is the host of O'Reily Factor on Fox News. It is the most watched program on a cable news channel. Personally I can't stand him, but many Republican Conservatives adore him. Glenn Beck is also a conservative and is the host the 3rd most listened to news radio program. He also hosts a talk show on CNN Headline News. Both have created numerous controversy for statements they have made.

[Ruth*Star]

Originally posted by Conor
Originally posted by Ruth*Star
Omg 2 bb's in one year... thats so awesome.

Sure we usually have 2 BBs a year. We have one normal bb then a celeb one, i shoulda reworded that post.
I meant its exciting to have two bbusas in one year since its awesome and more enjoyable.

[Conor]

Originally posted by Ruth*Star
Originally posted by Conor
Originally posted by Ruth*Star
Omg 2 bb's in one year... thats so awesome.

Sure we usually have 2 BBs a year. We have one normal bb then a celeb one, i shoulda reworded that post.
I meant its exciting to have two bbusas in one year since its awesome and more enjoyable.

I think that would work. It would be good to watch. Ive only started getting into BBUS.

[T]

A-listers... haha, we'll be lucky if we get Gary Coleman...

[dtd2]

I think that CBS could get A-listers due to the fact that the actors won't have a job and will need money. I don't think that it will be celeb, since they are having casting calls.

[dtd2]

CBS has updated the deadline for the application.

"At this point there is no absolute application deadline. However, Producers reserve the right to stop accepting applications without notice so Producers highly encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible. Semi-finalist interviews will be determined by Producers at their sole discretion."

Before the deadline was in April. So this now makes it even more likely for a winter/spring launch. NBC has announced plans to air Clash of the Choirs to have 5 famous singers lead a choir and the best choir will win from the American vote. The prize is a type of charity prize. That will air every day from the 17th to 22nd with Monday and Wednesday will have two hour long editions. This will go directly against Duel on ABC. Based on the French game show this will that Monday through Friday and then also on the following Sunday. Duel mixes traditional quiz with gambling. Duel seems much more interesting.

Reality tv grapevine have also interviewed Robyn Kass. Head casting director for Big Brother, the Bachelor, and also High School Reunion.

http://www.tvgrapevine.com/index.php...html#msg100850

[Captain.Remy]

Then we don't know when the applications will be frozen ! Can't wait for some rumours too ! :cheer2:

[dtd2]

CBS CONFIRMS BIG BROTHER WILL RETURN IN 2008!!!!

CBS ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE CASTING CALL FOR "BIG BROTHER 9" BEGINNING SATURDAY, NOV. 17

THE NINTH INSTALLMENT, HOSTED BY JULIE CHEN, TO BE BROADCAST IN 2008 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

Emmy Award Winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan Return as Executive Producers

CBS has announced that nationwide casting for BIG BROTHER 9 will take place at locations around the country between Saturday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 8 (see below for locations). In addition, applications are now being accepted online at CBS.com for the ninth installment of the reality series which will be broadcast in 2008 on dates to be announced. Julie Chen will return as host for Big Brother 9 and the series will once again be executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol U.S.A.

BIG BROTHER 9 will follow a group of strangers living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One by one, the houseguests will vote each other out of the house until at the end of three months, the last remaining houseguest will win the grand prize.

BIG BROTHER 9 CASTING CALL - Dates/Cities/Locations and Local Times:

Nov. 17 Los Angeles - Exclusive Casting Studios, 7700 Sunset Blvd., (12 Noon-3 PM)

Nov. 17 Columbia, S.C. - WLTX-TV, 6027 Garners Ferry Road, (10 AM-2 PM)

Nov. 18 New York - NY Castings, 243 West 30th Street, 3rd. Floor, (12 Noon-8 PM)

Nov. 23 Houston - Meridien, 1503 Chartres St., (7PM-10PM)

Dec. 1 Houston - Moes Grill & Bar, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, (2PM-5PM)

Dec. 1 Schaumburg, IL- Woodfield Mall, "Cool Waves" Nordstrom lower level, (12PM-3PM)

Dec. 1 Atlanta -America's Mart, 240 Peachtree Street 1st Fl. Rm. A, (12 PM-3 PM)

Dec. 1 Brooklyn, NY - Duff's Brooklyn, N. 3rd Street & Kent Avenue, (7 PM-10 PM)

Dec. 1 Charlotte, N.C. - Cans, 500 West 5th Street, (12 PM-3 PM)

Dec. 1 Chicago - Ontourage, 157 W. Ontario Street, (10 PM-12:00 AM)

Dec. 1 Hillsboro, Ore. - The Streets of Tanasbourne, 19350 NW Emma Way, (12 PM-3 PM)

Dec. 1 Kansas City, MO -Screenlands Crossroads Theater, 1656 Washington St., (1 PM-4 PM)

Dec. 7 Columbus, Ohio - Spice Bar, 491 N. Park Street, (10 PM-12:00 AM)

Dec. 7 Scottsdale, Ariz. - Suede Lounge, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, (12 PM-3 PM)

Dec. 8 Boston - Felt, 533 Washington Street 3rd & 4th Floor, (12:00 Noon -3 PM)

Dec. 8 Broomfield, Colo. - FlatIron Crossing, 1 West FlatIron Crossing Drive In the Dillard's Court, (10 AM-1 PM)

Dec. 8 Columbus, Ohio - Park Street Patio, 533 Park Street, (2 PM - 5 PM)

Dec. 8 Tampa, Fla. - The Dubliner Irish Pub, 2307 W. Azeele Street, (12 PM- 3PM)

The BIG BROTHER 9 application and instructions can be found exclusively on the CBS website, http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrot...lication.shtml.


From: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.a...=20071115cbs01

[MarkWaldorf]

So nothing about beginning in February has been confirmed?

[Captain.Remy]

Well I did hope something about fabruary would have been revealed !

[dtd2]

They still don't know when the strike will end so they can't set a date until it gets closer, but here is an article in the New York Daily News.

he writers' strike has CBS ramping up for a new season of "Big Brother."

Indeed, the network will be casting for new players here Sunday in anticipation of getting a winter edition of the summer show rolling early next year, should the strike continue.

"We have been told by CBS to get ready for anything, so there's nothing that is certain at this point," "Big Brother" executive producer Allison Grodner told the Daily News yesterday. "It is a wait-and-see. We are preparing for anything."

New York auditions are taking place Sunday at 243 W. 30th St., third floor, from noon to 8 p.m., and on Dec. 1 at Duff's Brooklyn, at N. Third St. and Kent Ave., from 7 to 10 p.m.

"Big Brother" has always been a summer staple, but the opportunity for a prime midseason premiere means producers will be pulling out all the stops.

"We really want it to stand out," said Grodner. "We want it to be special, because we've never done something like this before. I promise you it will be different from any other 'Big Brother' you've ever seen."

So don't expect another "America's Player," the stunt incorporated last summer that gave viewers a say in the outcome.

"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."

Longtime "Big Brother" host Julie Chen will also be returning to the program, regardless of whether it comes back midseason or next summer.

From: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/11/16/2007-11-16_for_big_brother_the_winter_of_new_conten.html

[dtd2]

Some bad news for big brother, Writers have agreed to return to the negotiation table on the 26th, four days after Thanksgiving. Perhaps all of them will be in the holiday mood.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071117/...ywood_labor_19

[dtd2]

CBS has launched a casting ad, I don't actually remember if there have ever been any, I just remember one for bb8 which is very similar to this one. One interesting thing is that they don't have a number in the house, like they usually do.

http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=6ykp2x5&s=1

[dtd2]

Here is a brief report on the casting call in South Carolina yesterday. I think that big brother would miss a golden oppurtunity to cast the former Miss Gay American.

People from all over came to the News19 studio Saturday morning to show off their personalities and audition for the reality CBS t.v. show, "Big Brother."

The line began forming outside before 8:30 a.m. The first person in line was Victoria Pratt, of Columbia. Pratt said it's been her dream to be on "Big Brother" since the very first season. Pratt says, "I'm gonna be on 'Big Brother.' I'm gonna walk in that house and shake it up."

People from a wide variety of backgrounds auditioned for the 9th season of the show. Some of the people were teachers, college students, funeral directions and even a former Miss Gay American.

From: http://www.wltx.com/FYI/story.aspx?storyid=55748

[spanish20]

I think that the next season must be "Big Brother 8". I don't understand why a All-Stars season has been counted as another season with anonymous housemates.

BB, BB: All-Stars, BB Teen and Celebrity are different formats from Big Brother.

[cujo-man]

Originally posted by spanish20
I think that the next season must be "Big Brother 8". I don't understand why a All-Stars season has been counted as another season with anonymous housemates.

BB, BB: All-Stars, BB Teen and Celebrity are different formats from Big Brother.

Thats a little bit of a wierd post . . .

[Redmond]

I would love a season in February but if it means that writing strike going on longer I'm afraid I'd have to say I'd rather just wait for BB9 in the summer, because with the strike going on there's lots of great shows that won't be on, the main one being Lost.

[dtd2]

I see that Lost is still huge in the UK. It still gets very strong ratings here in the states, but due to the constant movements and delay of launches and only airing a few episodes and then just stopping ratings have steadily declined. I never understood the obsession with the show.

[Captain.Remy]

Anyway, I would love a brand new season in february !!! And please, no relationships between the housemates !

[Redmond]

Originally posted by dtd2
I see that Lost is still huge in the UK. It still gets very strong ratings here in the states, but due to the constant movements and delay of launches and only airing a few episodes and then just stopping ratings have steadily declined. I never understood the obsession with the show.

Yeah ABC really messed it up in the schedules last series which effected the ratings, same with Heroes on NBC. If you watched the show from the beginning and stayed loyal to it you'd understand the mad obsession. :D It's really intriguing, with so much mystery and a great set of characters, just a brilliant show.

[dtd2]

Yeah I have friends that are obsessed with it and I don't understand why just like they don't understand my thing with big brother.

[JeanP!]

Oh i hope so.. i loved BB8, it was the best bb in the us

[Captain.Remy]

I hope we will get some official news very very soon !!! :dance:

[dtd2]

The WGA were offered a deal that would have increased their pay by about 10%, but said nothing about money for internet views, and they rejected it. So the strike is in full swing. Apparently those that mailed in their auditions were informed that they had made it to the semi finals yesterday. There are many casting calls today and Dec. 8 is the final day for casting calls. Also Joey Buttafuoco went to the Los Angeles casting call.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Buttafuoco
Alison Grodner did another interview and revealed that if the midseason edition goes forward it would likely have 12 or 14 houseguests.

"Big Brother" Producer Heeding the Call from CBS
by Marilyn Beck & Stacy Jenel Smith
11/26/2007

"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."

from: http://forums.jokersupdates.com/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Board=bbnewsandrumors&Number=7584977

I would imagine that since it so late in the game the midseason one will go on since, it is now day 27 for the strike.

[Captain.Remy]

I'm so glad this is confirmed !Big Brother, Survivor and America's Next Top Model will rock my winter !

[Captain.Remy]

Big Brother 9 USA will launch on Tuesday 12th February, confirmed by CBS. :thumbs:

[MarkWaldorf]

Yay, thanks Remy!

[Ruth*Star]

Thanks Rémy, Thats just great news :)

[Redmond]

This fantastic news. BB:CH in January and BBUSA in Feb. Brilliant!

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Redmond
This fantastic news. BB:CH in January and BBUSA in Feb. Brilliant!

Yes this is going to be an awesome new year lol
Big Brother UK in January, the US version in fabruary and the AUS version in march + Lost and America's Next Top Model....can't wait !!! :banana:

[dtd2]

Indeed, the biggest strike shift at CBS is the scheduling of "Big Brother" three nights a week. The Eye had been mulling the idea for the past month (Daily Variety, Nov. 7).

Ninth installment of the summer staple will make its bow Feb. 12, at 9 p.m. (serving as a lead-in for "Jericho"). Julie Chen-hosted reality skein will also air Wednesday and Sunday nights at 8.

While the Tuesday edition of "Brother" displaces scripted series "The Unit," the Wednesday and Sunday episodes take the place of reality shows -- "Kid Nation" and "The Amazing Race" -- that will have wrapped their respective runs by February.

Winter air pattern for "Brother" is also very similar to the skein's summer sked, in which episodes run on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights. Eye is still planning a summer edition of "Brother."

From: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976929.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1

I'm super excited, but Brother will be taking the brunt of a lot of programming. So far only FOX and CBS have really described their plans for early '08. NBC has said some and ABC has said even less, but here is how the schedule will look for it.

Sundays at 9/8ct
ABC: (most likely) Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new eps)
Fox: Simpsons and King of the Hill (will possibly be new, since they are done well in advance.)
NBC: Who knows (Was supposed to be a new scripted program, but has few eps done, so nothing as of yet)

Sundays could be Brother's day to shine as currently it would be the only new offering other then the comedies if they are and possibly Extreme Makeover, since ABC's dramas would be repeats.

Tuesdays at 9/8ct
FOX: House with Idol as it's lead in (House is already basically the most watched scripted show). Beginning April 1 Hell's Kitchen (without a lead in Kitchen already does better)
ABC: Who knows, but traditionally Dancing With The Stars (the 2nd most watched show) has aired in this time slot to avoid Idol.
NBC: 2 Hour editions of Biggest Loser (I think Brother can beat it since it also has to air against Idol and most viewers won't watch the 1st hour)

Also on Tuesday: Idol (the most watched show)

Wednesdays at 8/7ct
Fox: American Idol (for an entire month, not good) then new controversial game show Moment of truth (is already being advertised like crazy by FOX (it does look interesting, but it is FOX and they usually mess up a ton of stuff and I hope it bombs to save Brother, but that could just mean more Idol against it)
ABC: Who Knows, but currently is the most talked about new show "Pushing Daisies, but it will be out of new eps by then.
NBC: Repeats of Law and Order: Criminal Intent (first time on NBC, but now they air first run on NBC's cable sister channel USA)

Also on Wednesdays is Law and Order new episodes.

Big Brother may have it's work cut out for it. I've heard based on people who auditioned that they will be pulling out all the stops and there will be a ton of alcohol (auditioners managed to realize that there would be enemies in the house last year, but thought it would focus on high school rivals.)

[Redmond]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Redmond
This fantastic news. BB:CH in January and BBUSA in Feb. Brilliant!

Yes this is going to be an awesome new year lol
Big Brother UK in January, the US version in fabruary and the AUS version in march + Lost and America's Next Top Model....can't wait !!! :banana:

Yeah it's both bad and good though, the writers strike going on means we get BBUSA early which is good but it also means Lost will only have 8 episodes.

Also I hope in BB9 all the housemates are strangers and don't already know each other.

[Wasted]

I agree Redmond, I hope they really are strangers this time! You don't need to stir it up by throwing in people who hate/know each other to make a great series, look at BB2.

[MarkWaldorf]

They've been doing the twists for ages now. I only started watching during BB4, so I can't comment on how well it worked with strangers, but it was probably better.

[Redmond]

Yeah BB2 and BB3 are great series, out of the ones I've seen they are my favourites and they were all strangers. I've yet to watch BB4 and BB6. And Allstars.

[dtd2]

I personally think that BB4 and BB7 were the worst 2 American ones, but a lot loved All Stars and everyone tends to agree that 4 was bad.

I think that since the semi finals already began yesterday, I am thinking that we'll get strangers. This site has a list of rumors, I like them, although I would take nothing more then with a grain of salt.

***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.”

***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

From: http://bloggerz67.wordpress.com/

[Daniel__]

is there any way that i can watch BB:US as i am in england

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : danny123
is there any way that i can watch BB:US as i am in england

Yes you can watch BB by torrents ! :wink:

[Redmond]

Yeah do what most of us lot do and download the torrents. Or check out Veoh.com as somebody usually uploads the episodes on there.

[Daniel__]

thanks :bigsmile:

[Ruth*Star]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : danny123
is there any way that i can watch BB:US as i am in england

Yes you can watch BB by torrents ! :wink: Or Veoh..., i watched all of last season on Veoh.

[Arneldo]

I'm so excited, so much BB next year.

Big Brother Aussie is also rumored to start early, also due to US strike.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Arneldo
I'm so excited, so much BB next year.

Big Brother Aussie is also rumored to start early, also due to US strike.

Yes me too ! Can't wait for the revamp of BB Australia ! It's going to be a good BB Year lol :spin2:

[dtd2]

Big Brother 9 USA will be airing in the more competitive winter for the first time ever due to the writer's strike. They've start things off great. As usual the ads premiered during the finale of Survivor, here are the first 2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF_LKQaadVw&eurl=http://www.realitybbqforums.com/showthread.php?t=2520

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piZv37yW1fA

They have All American Rejects performing for crying out loud!!!! The scene with the girl saying "I have a secret" "a dirty one". By far the best ad ever for bbUSA.

If you compare to last year's first commercial they have made leaps and bounds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4PkJ27FK7g&feature=related

That is how most of them usually are, but we also have a new logo!!! I love the new logo!! Sadly that clip of Julie I do believe is from last year's in the first one and I know that the second one is from last year's series of ads. February 12 is getting ever closer.

[Matt]

Woo! Seems like a good time to get into BBUSA (*makes plans to start watching it next year*). And the good thing is, it's not that long after Big Brother Celebrity Hijack finishes :bigsmile:

[Captain.Remy]

Deffo the best ads I've never seen for BB USA. It's going to be huge if they all have secrets like in BB France.
Anyway, I love the new logo and the new graphics. I really really can't wait and I hope they changed the layout of the house.

[MarkWaldorf]

Wow, I love that logo. I'm definitely going to keep up this season. I stopped last season for some reason.

[Ruth*Star]

Originally posted by Matt
Woo! Seems like a good time to get into BBUSA (*makes plans to start watching it next year*). And the good thing is, it's not that long after Big Brother Celebrity Hijack finishes :bigsmile: It sure is...i enjoyed last season and who i loved won, Dick and Dani came in second.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, i enjoyed USA's more than UK's this year.

[Redmond]

The advert is great. I'm guessing it will be like BB France with the secrets, but I didn't watch BB France, can someone explain what the secret twist was?

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Redmond
The advert is great. I'm guessing it will be like BB France with the secrets, but I didn't watch BB France, can someone explain what the secret twist was?

You can find everything about BB France here: Click (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Story_%28TV_series%29)

And you are lucky enough cause I'm french so if you don't understand some rules then tell me ! :thumbs:

[Redmond]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Redmond
The advert is great. I'm guessing it will be like BB France with the secrets, but I didn't watch BB France, can someone explain what the secret twist was?

You can find everything about BB France here: Click (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Story_%28TV_series%29)

And you are lucky enough cause I'm french so if you don't understand some rules then tell me ! :thumbs:

Thanks for that. Sounds intriguing. Did it work well? Because I think BBUSA would have to put their own spin on it to make it fit in with their rules.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Redmond

Thanks for that. Sounds intriguing. Did it work well? Because I think BBUSA would have to put their own spin on it to make it fit in with their rules.

It was a huge success, better than the previous series which were different. A new series has been confirmed for 2008.

[Corkie]

I'm happy it's starting in febuary as it's hard to keep up with everything in july with it being summer hols.

The advert is good, compared to past adverts.

I'm looking forward to it greatly and I hope it does have the same twist as secret story which was on in france.

[Captain.Remy]

I really hope they will make the same twist from BB France because it was more twisted, we had the biggest game-players ever, well my fave BB series of 2007.

[spanish20]

SS3 France was a really good season.

I liked the triplets, Maryline and Gabriel.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : spanish20
SS3 France was a really good season.

I liked the triplets, Maryline and Gabriel.

Yeah I loved the triplets too. I didn't like both Maryline and Gabriel during the first 4 weeks but after, they have been more interesting and their friendship was so funny.

Anyway, I hope BBUSA will do something like this, I will be very proud lol

[Redmond]

I went to Morocco on holiday at the end of August and I caught a bit of Secret Story on the TV there, I couldn't understand a thing that was happening but there where triplets there and a guy called Xavier.

Also can somebody turn one of the new BB9 adverts into an animation for my avatar? Thanks.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Redmond
I went to Morocco on holiday at the end of August and I caught a bit of Secret Story on the TV there, I couldn't understand a thing that was happening but there where triplets there and a guy called Xavier.

Also can somebody turn one of the new BB9 adverts into an animation for my avatar? Thanks.

Yes the triplets and Xavier had major arguments in the house, but it's a long story lol :hugesmile:

[Redmond]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Redmond
I went to Morocco on holiday at the end of August and I caught a bit of Secret Story on the TV there, I couldn't understand a thing that was happening but there where triplets there and a guy called Xavier.

Also can somebody turn one of the new BB9 adverts into an animation for my avatar? Thanks.

Yes the triplets and Xavier had major arguments in the house, but it's a long story lol :hugesmile:

Ah, okay. :hugesmile:

I'm really looking forward to BBUSA Season 9, I hope they don't change it too much though, I still want HOH and Veto as normal.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Redmond

I'm really looking forward to BBUSA Season 9, I hope they don't change it too much though, I still want HOH and Veto as normal.

I hope they will introduce a new power cause I'm bored with these 2. And please, I want to see more of their daily life in it, I mean it looks too much of a drama especially on series 8.

[MarkWaldorf]

They tried introducing a new power in Season 7, the coup d'etat I think it was? It was only used like once and failed because Boogie was the last HOH (third and final week he had it) anyway. Hopefully they introduce something better.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : MarkChap©
They tried introducing a new power in Season 7, the coup d'etat I think it was? It was only used like once and failed because Boogie was the last HOH (third and final week he had it) anyway. Hopefully they introduce something better.

I think he didn't use it as he got it for 3 evictions and all these evictions were good for him. But it happened only once.

[MarkWaldorf]

Ohh, it wasn't used in Season 8 then?

[dtd2]

No. It was a one off twist that flopped and was one of the many reasons why Arnold Shapiro was downgraded from co executive producer to creative consultant.

[Captain.Remy]

Yeah the Coup D'Etat was a flop, it has never been used, it was supposed to be the "big twist" of season 7. I don't know which one is worse, season 6 or 7....:bored:

[MarkWaldorf]

I loved series 6 LOL

[Redmond]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Yeah the Coup D'Etat was a flop, it has never been used, it was supposed to be the "big twist" of season 7. I don't know which one is worse, season 6 or 7....:bored:

Season 6 was the best series surely? I've seen every season apart from Allstars which I'm currently watching, but Season 6 was brilliant it had some of the best housemates ever in Janelle, Howie, Kaysar and James and then it had a proper group that everyone hated in the Nerd Herd. It was the most divided house in BB history and every comp was tense, it had great tasks, great arguments and great fun. And probably the best finale night even though the final two were crap, but the live crowd was great, especially their hate for the Nerd Herd and love for Howie, Kaysar and Janie.

BB2 is a close second, followed by BB3, but in terms of an all round season I have to give it to BB6. Worst series are BB4 and BB5..especially BB5, crap twist and a lot of dull housemates apart from Jase, Diane and Nakomis.

[Captain.Remy]

I didn't like BB5 either. In BB6, even if we had some of the best housemates, sometimes it was boooooring. And I don't even talk about both the final 2 and the winner.

[JeanP!]

Originally posted by sunshine30
I didn't like BB5 either. In BB6, even if we had some of the best housemates, sometimes it was boooooring. And I don't even talk about both the final 2 and the winner.

Oh yeah, Maggie :yuk: Remember??

But i loved Janelle:blush2: who got evicted by Ivette :mad::mad::mad:

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : JeanP!
Originally posted by sunshine30
I didn't like BB5 either. In BB6, even if we had some of the best housemates, sometimes it was boooooring. And I don't even talk about both the final 2 and the winner.

Oh yeah, Maggie :yuk: Remember??

But i loved Janelle:blush2: who got evicted by Ivette :mad::mad::mad:

Maggie who ? :bigsmile: I only saw her for the finale, because for 12 weeks I haven't seen her at all lol :laugh:

Yeah Janelle, Kaysar and Howie are those houseguests who saved the series.

And series 7 was not entertaining at all, only Will, Janelle and Chicken George were funny.

[Redmond]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : JeanP!
Originally posted by sunshine30
I didn't like BB5 either. In BB6, even if we had some of the best housemates, sometimes it was boooooring. And I don't even talk about both the final 2 and the winner.

Oh yeah, Maggie :yuk: Remember??

But i loved Janelle:blush2: who got evicted by Ivette :mad::mad::mad:

Maggie who ? :bigsmile: I only saw her for the finale, because for 12 weeks I haven't seen her at all lol :laugh:

Yeah Janelle, Kaysar and Howie are those houseguests who saved the series.

And series 7 was not entertaining at all, only Will, Janelle and Chicken George were funny.

Wasn't BB6 one of the most popular series ratings wise too? I'm guessing it would have been even better to watch it at the time it was airing because America seemed to get really involved with it, I know the forums absolutely detested the Nerd Herd.

I'm currently watching All-Stars and I'm really liking it, it may not be quite as entertaining as other series but it's great having all the best players in the house interacting with each other. Although why Boogie and Chicken George ever got chosen to go back is beyond me.

[Oxymoron]

I can see there being about against BBUSA and BBSpain to produce BB10 first as they both premier around the same time

[dtd2]

I think this is how the ratings did (don't have anything in front of me to confirm, but this is what I think it was)

Most watched

Big Brother 3
Big Brother 4
Big Brother 1
Big Brother 5
Big Brother 2
Big Brother 6
Big Brother 8
Big Brother 7

Although I know that season 7 did a little better then usual with the demos of 18-49. Big Brother 1 rated quite strongly actually and as far as I know Big Brother 2 was the most watched finale.

[Captain.Remy]

I really can't wait for this season, I hope the editing will be a little bit better.

[Redmond]

Originally posted by dtd2
I think this is how the ratings did (don't have anything in front of me to confirm, but this is what I think it was)

Most watched

Big Brother 3
Big Brother 4
Big Brother 1
Big Brother 5
Big Brother 2
Big Brother 6
Big Brother 8
Big Brother 7

Although I know that season 7 did a little better then usual with the demos of 18-49. Big Brother 1 rated quite strongly actually and as far as I know Big Brother 2 was the most watched finale.

http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ratings-cbs-big-brother-6-debuts-well-wins-time-period-in-viewers-and-key-demos-3599.php That article says that the BB6 premiere got 8.47 million viewers which is really good but down on the 90 minute BB5 premier which got over 9 million.

But those are pretty high ratings, I always assumed that hardly anybody watched the show but I suppose it would've been canceled by now if that was the case.

[dtd2]

Yeah here is the listing of most watched reality shows in America (from last year)
1. American Idol 30.4m Fox
2. Dancing with the Stars 20.1m ABC
3. Survivor 15.3m CBS
4. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 13.4m ABC
5. The Amazing Race 10.8m CBS
6. America's Got Talent roughly 10m NBC
6. The Bachelor 8.5m ABC
7. Biggest Loser 8.3m NBC
8. BIG BROTHER 8.1M CBS (airs in the summer so would likely manage to bump up to #7 if it aired with Bachelor and Biggest Loser)
9. Wife Swap 7.7 ABC
10. Apprentice 7.5 NBC
11. Grease: Your the one that I want NBC (was cancelled)
12. Armed and Famous 6.1 CBS (cancelled)
13. Cops 5.8 FOX
14. The Real Wedding Crashers 5.8 NBC
15. America's Next Top Model 5.4 CW

For the key demos of 18-49
1. American Idol 12.2 Fox
2. BIG BROTHER 5.4 CBS
3. Dancing with the Stars 5.3 ABC
4. Survivor 5.3 CBS
5. Extreme Makeover: Home edition 4.9 ABC

[Redmond]

Yeah that's pretty good. American Idol dominates though by the looks of it.

[dtd2]

Yes American Idol and Dancing with the stars are the 2 most watched shows of anything in America.

[Captain.Remy]

That's not so bad for Big Brother. Anyway I guess we have to wait for the official press release. :bouncy:

[Redmond]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHd3ck6fHBw

That's the full video for the All American Rejects song that's been used for BB9. It's quite good and they all have different secrets held up on the cards, so if the producers are going for something like that then it could be like that 'secrets' twist from Secret Story.

[Corkie]

I am really looking forward to the new year...

and big brother usa just adds to it even more

[Chilltown]

I absolutely cannot wait for this new upcoming early Winter season of Big Brother. It seems the twist is everyone has a secret in the house. America's Player will not be returning as an element of the game.

[Chilltown]

Originally posted by dtd2
I think this is how the ratings did (don't have anything in front of me to confirm, but this is what I think it was)

Most watched

Big Brother 3
Big Brother 4
Big Brother 1
Big Brother 5
Big Brother 2
Big Brother 6
Big Brother 8
Big Brother 7

Although I know that season 7 did a little better then usual with the demos of 18-49. Big Brother 1 rated quite strongly actually and as far as I know Big Brother 2 was the most watched finale.

Well over at Survivor Sucks, the overall ratings were listed in order as:

1. Big Brother 8
2. Big Brother 6
3. Big Brother 3
4. Big Brother 4
5. Big Brother 1
6. Big Brother 2
7. Big Brother 7
8. Big Brother 5

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Chilltown
I absolutely cannot wait for this new upcoming early Winter season of Big Brother. It seems the twist is everyone has a secret in the house. America's Player will not be returning as an element of the game.

That seems exciting isn't it ?? :hugesmile: I'm glad America's Player will not be returning because it was good only for a series.

[dtd2]

Originally posted by Chilltown
Originally posted by dtd2
I think this is how the ratings did (don't have anything in front of me to confirm, but this is what I think it was)

Most watched

Big Brother 3
Big Brother 4
Big Brother 1
Big Brother 5
Big Brother 2
Big Brother 6
Big Brother 8
Big Brother 7

Although I know that season 7 did a little better then usual with the demos of 18-49. Big Brother 1 rated quite strongly actually and as far as I know Big Brother 2 was the most watched finale.

Well over at Survivor Sucks, the overall ratings were listed in order as:

1. Big Brother 8
2. Big Brother 6
3. Big Brother 3
4. Big Brother 4
5. Big Brother 1
6. Big Brother 2
7. Big Brother 7
8. Big Brother 5

Really I thought big brother 5 rated extremely well, although it did have to air against the Olympics. That was quite a busy summer for me trying to watch the Olympics and also all the big brothers. It's gonna be that way again this summer and having no life. Could you give me a link to survivor sucks' page that says that?

[dtd2]

So I did some searching and from what I could find BB8 did 4% worse then bb7 did for the season, so I don't understand how bb8 rates highest, perhaps in the demos, but I would really like to see the link.

[Redmond]

Didn't BB8's rating increase nightly? I'm sure they rose from week to week, that could have something to do with it.

Found the ratings for BB8: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_8_%28US%29 near the bottom of the page.

[Redmond]

BB9 may only run for 6 weeks!

18. Big Brother (CBS, Feb. 12): Because the writers' strike rages on, the Eye net has prepared a winter edition of this summer reality staple. Rumor has it that this ninth edition may run just six weeks, instead of the usual three months. Casting is currently under way!
http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=a2ec42a8-60e3-438c-a187-0608b941a082

That would be crap, 6 weeks isn't long enough to get a good game out of the housemates.

[Corkie]

Awww I hope it's not just 6 weeks that would be a tad crap.

[Captain.Remy]

Not 6 weeks please ! 8 at least !

[Tom4784]

Could I ask a question? What is America's Player?

[Ruth*Star]

Americas player is someone who does tasks set by big brother but he doesn't just do them, the public vote for the housemate he does them on like "Vote for a houseguest that Eric has to give a Teddy Too" and they vote for someone, which was Jess since Jess was Erics (BB8's AP) love intrest, and they vote for which houseguest Eric evicts and which hg he trys to get nominated, I personally think Dick and Dani wouldn't have got to the final if it wasn't for Eric Well america.

Here's a better explanation

America's Choice
America's Choice allows the viewing public to select a HouseGuest to receive a special opportunity not available to other HouseGuests. Voting is done through the CBS website and text messaging. Though HouseGuests do not actively compete for the reward, it is essentially a reward based on viewers' opinions of the HouseGuests. America's Choice contests begin midway through each season and occur weekly. Previous contests have allowed HouseGuests to make a mobile phone call to family, have a walk-on role for a CBS soap opera, and conduct an internet chat with fans. In season six, the first America's Choice contest was to vote a previously evicted HouseGuest back into the house. America's Choice is not always a choice between contestants to earn a special opportunity. Sometimes viewers are asked what challenge the HouseGuests should play or what kind of appliance would be given to the HouseGuests. In season eight, America's Choice spun off into America's Player, where Eric was chosen to fulfill tasks voted on by the public for financial reward.

[Loukas]

wow bbusa looks well good!!!

how can i watch it in the uk??

[Wasted]

Aww, only 6 weeks? If it's only on that long, then I hope the summer series will be the usual length.

And DT, episodes will probably be uploaded to youtube, or www.veoh.com or you can use torrents to download them.

[Ruth*Star]

Yeah, its great theres 2 seasons this year, i'm looking forward to season 9.

[Captain.Remy]

Yeah Ruth, 2 series this year !!!! :cheer2::cheer2:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Wasted
Aww, only 6 weeks? If it's only on that long, then I hope the summer series will be the usual length.

And DT, episodes will probably be uploaded to youtube, or www.veoh.com or you can use torrents to download them.

thanks wasted

[Redmond]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
wow bbusa looks well good!!!

how can i watch it in the uk??

I've been uploading BB3 (one of the best series) to Veoh. http://www.veoh.com/users/Redmond88

I'll be uploading all the other series too soon, (apart from BB1 which wasn't the same format). It's best to start from BB2 and work your way through in order because then it makes sense when you get to BB7 Allstars. BB2 is also on Veoh.

[Wasted]

Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
wow bbusa looks well good!!!

how can i watch it in the uk??

I've been uploading BB3 (one of the best series) to Veoh. http://www.veoh.com/users/Redmond88



Thanks Redmond! That's the one season I've been hoping to see, I'll start watching them later. :bigsmile:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
wow bbusa looks well good!!!

how can i watch it in the uk??

I've been uploading BB3 (one of the best series) to Veoh. http://www.veoh.com/users/Redmond88

I'll be uploading all the other series too soon, (apart from BB1 which wasn't the same format). It's best to start from BB2 and work your way through in order because then it makes sense when you get to BB7 Allstars. BB2 is also on Veoh.

Thanks Im Going To Start Watching That Now!!!

[Corkie]

Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
wow bbusa looks well good!!!

how can i watch it in the uk??

I've been uploading BB3 (one of the best series) to Veoh. http://www.veoh.com/users/Redmond88

I'll be uploading all the other series too soon, (apart from BB1 which wasn't the same format). It's best to start from BB2 and work your way through in order because then it makes sense when you get to BB7 Allstars. BB2 is also on Veoh.

MINT! I'll be getting my teeth stuck into these. :spin:

Cheers!

[MarkWaldorf]

6 weeks? Booo, that's not good for BB USA. If it is 6 weeks hopefully the housemates make up for it

[Redmond]

Originally posted by Corkie
Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
wow bbusa looks well good!!!

how can i watch it in the uk??

I've been uploading BB3 (one of the best series) to Veoh. http://www.veoh.com/users/Redmond88

I'll be uploading all the other series too soon, (apart from BB1 which wasn't the same format). It's best to start from BB2 and work your way through in order because then it makes sense when you get to BB7 Allstars. BB2 is also on Veoh.

MINT! I'll be getting my teeth stuck into these. :spin:

Cheers!

No probs guys. You may notice that Episode 4 of Season 3 is missing, for some reason Veoh won't let me upload it due to "copyright" which is weird because all the others have uploaded fine.

I will upload Season 4 after I've finished uploading Season 3.

[Ruth*Star]

Booo 6 weeks isn't enough, it'd be a bit rushed if it was six weeks.

[Captain.Remy]

I really can't wait guys, it's gonna be awesome !!! :bouncy::bouncy:

[Redmond]

Big Brother After Dark Returns and this article also confirms that BB9 will last the three full months! :D

Showtime Greenlights a Second Installment of

Big Brother: After Dark, an exclusive live three hour feed of the first winter edition of the CBS hit reality series BIG BROTHER starting Tuesday, February 12th at 12:00 AM ET/PT on SHO2

LOS ANGELES, CA – (January 8, 2008) – CBS and Showtime will once again partner to bring viewers Big Brother: After Dark, an exclusive, live televised look inside the BIG BROTHER house after the network prime-time cameras have been turned off. Big Brother: After Dark will feature a live television feed from the "Big Brother" house for three hours (12:00–3:00 AM, ET/PT), seven days a week, on the cable network's SHO2 multiplex channel beginning Tuesday, February 12th at 12:00 AM ET/PT. The announcement was made today by Robert Greenblatt, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.

“Big Brother: After Dark was a big success for us at bringing an audience to very late night time periods on SHO2. This began as an experiment with our friends at Endemol and CBS, and I'm happy that it worked so well for all of us,” said Greenblatt. “I'm amazed at how much curiosity there is about what goes on in the Big Brother house after the lights are out, but what better place to present that than on SHOWTIME where we have a lot of on-air real estate in the wee hours of the morning.”

The first winter edition of BIG BROTHER will premiere on CBS Tuesday, February 12th and air every Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET/PT, Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET/PT and Sunday at 8:00 PM ET/PT. The series follows the relationships and conflicts of players who live together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. One by one, the houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end of three months, the last remaining houseguest will receive the grand prize.

http://bb9dish.blogspot.com/2008/01/...brother-9.html

[Captain.Remy]

Woooo I'm glad it lasts 3 months !!!:colour::colour:

[Wasted]

That's excellent! That means constant Big Brother right up until the end of Summer! :bigsmile:

[Corkie]

Hey, i've been watching big brother 3.... on VEOH and all of a sudden they've gone off is that just me?

[Captain.Remy]

1 months to go guys !!!!

[Ruth*Star]

Thats great, i can't wait for it.

[Redmond]

Originally posted by Corkie
Hey, i've been watching big brother 3.... on VEOH and all of a sudden they've gone off is that just me?

Yeah, they canceled my account because someone complained that I was breaking copyright laws?? Even though other seasons of BB are up on Veoh, so I don't get it.

Also some new versions of the Season 9 advert here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odq2KffBTAk


http://youtube.com/watch?v=ftR0jF5JONQ

[Corkie]

Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by Corkie
Hey, i've been watching big brother 3.... on VEOH and all of a sudden they've gone off is that just me?

Yeah, they canceled my account because someone complained that I was breaking copyright laws?? Even though other seasons of BB are up on Veoh, so I don't get it.

Also some new versions of the Season 9 advert here:



Awwwww man.

I was really enjoying it as well.

I've started to watch some of big brother 5... but I can only find 12 episodes or so on Veoh hopefully they'll add more.

[Redmond]

Originally posted by Corkie
Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by Corkie
Hey, i've been watching big brother 3.... on VEOH and all of a sudden they've gone off is that just me?

Yeah, they canceled my account because someone complained that I was breaking copyright laws?? Even though other seasons of BB are up on Veoh, so I don't get it.

Also some new versions of the Season 9 advert here:



Awwwww man.

I was really enjoying it as well.

I've started to watch some of big brother 5... but I can only find 12 episodes or so on Veoh hopefully they'll add more.

I know it's really annoying, I'd just finished uploading the finale of Season 3 and the next day the canceled my account.

[Corkie]

Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by Corkie
Originally posted by Redmond
Originally posted by Corkie
Hey, i've been watching big brother 3.... on VEOH and all of a sudden they've gone off is that just me?

Yeah, they canceled my account because someone complained that I was breaking copyright laws?? Even though other seasons of BB are up on Veoh, so I don't get it.

Also some new versions of the Season 9 advert here:



Awwwww man.

I was really enjoying it as well.

I've started to watch some of big brother 5... but I can only find 12 episodes or so on Veoh hopefully they'll add more.

I know it's really annoying, I'd just finished uploading the finale of Season 3 and the next day the canceled my account.

How silly.
Anyways thanks for uploading the episode I did watch. :laugh:

[Captain.Remy]

Wooo it seems so exciting right now !!!! I think 2008 will be a great year for Big Brother ! :dance2:

[Redmond]

New advert..."14 People...1 House....And More Secrets Than You Can Count"...sounds really exciting, I can't wait now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvLShvrFnWo

[MarkWaldorf]

God they love that song this season. :laugh:

[dtd2]

Yes they do. I think the ads are great.

[Corkie]

I'm very excited for this :bouncy:

[Captain.Remy]

I just can't wait to see the new housemates and the house !!!!! The House !!! :joker:

[Redmond]

Talk of potential housemates from Reality BBQ.com:

Alright, so I went to the open call in Atlanta and while I did not get a call back, I can share a tidbit that makes me think this secret thing may have some validity.

In my group of 5, there was a girl, a blonde model from Atlanta and she mentioned something like "I am dating 2 guys - one knows and the other doesn't know" after she said this one of the casting people stopped her and said "don't tell the rest of what the other guy doesn't know in front of everyone else". After we were all dismissed, she was asked too stay behind.

There was a gay guy in my group who I walked out with and I wondered aloud what was up with her and what was the big secret. The gay guy told me she was a ****** - a friend of his knew her and he told her to come to the open call.

She mentioned she had never seen the show, knew nothing about it all, and just because of her "secret" I am 99% positive she got a call back and would not be surprised to see her on the show. She was really pretty but I HATE HATE HATE that another know nothing about the game dumb bitch may be getting on because she has some sort of overexaggerated "secret". Even though I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to blow her spot up - I won't mention her name - I can PM it to Aero or SoA and when we know they are sequestered I will post it. Again, she may not be on - but they made a big deal of her not spilling her "secret" in front of the rest of us and y'all KNOW a beautiful blonde ****** from the South who grew up on a farm and knows nothing about BB is the kind of **** these dumb casting idiots drool over.

They did ask all of us if we had something interesting to tell them about ourselves "that no one knows about." So, having been through the casting and hearing other people's stories - I am inclined to believe there is something to this.
http://www.realitybbq.com/index.php

[Captain.Remy]

I need to see the house NOW ! I love the themes lool :spin2:
I wonder what the next house theme is ! :hugesmile:

[dtd2]

Big Brother will end in late April (the usual length)

"CBS Interactive seeks a multimedia producer to work as an editor on Big Brother 9 content.

Please respond only if you are able to make a full commitment for the duration of the show: Feb 10th - late April. Include resume and video links (not required) in response, thanks."

From: Realitybbq

Also Julie is going on the Late Show with David Letterman tomorrow. "Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Julie Chen, host of the CBS reality series "Big Brother"; musical guests The Redwalls"

From: Realitybbq

I would imagine the houseguests have to be in lockdown by now or else Julie can't reveal anything. We still have 20 days to go when she goes on & usually the media blitz begins 7 days before.

Also the test live feeds have gone up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUPbnUuL7yA&eurl=http://forums.jokersupdates.com/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Board=bbnewsandrumors&Number=7758814

[Redmond]

Great news that it's going to be a full season! :D

Also when the show starts, I think we should start a new thread so people don't have to trawl through the last 7 pages or so of rumours and news on the season starting. :)

[dtd2]

Julie has been bumped to Monday.

[gowildcats]

O col! I thught the talk shows were on strike too! I l definitely try t catch CBS this monday noght then! Do you kno wif they have a twist this year? I am sure tey do. they have had one for the past 5 seasons!

[dtd2]

The talk shows returned in the first week of January.

[Redmond]

http://bb9dish.blogspot.com/2008/01/interview-with-big-brother-8s-daniele.html

^^ Interview with Season 8 runner-up Daniele Donato for those who are interested

[CarolynFL]

I was just going through my site stats and saw some folks had come from here... Thank you!!!

I found this forum last season when I was desperately seeking help with graphics, and I found it and more.

I hope you enjoyed the interview.

:) Carolyn from bb9dish (http://bb9dish.blogspot.com)

Originally posted by Redmond
http://bb9dish.blogspot.com/2008/01/interview-with-big-brother-8s-daniele.html

^^ Interview with Season 8 runner-up Daniele Donato for those who are interested bb9dish (http://bb9dish.blogspot.com)

[Tilly83]

wow thats early how long is it on for

[dtd2]

For 3 months.

[Captain.Remy]

I just can't wait now, I'm like "I want it now !!!". February is going to be such an amazing month with Nip/Tuck, Lost, Big Brother, Survivor and America's Next Top Model. :cheer2::cheer2:

[Ruth*Star]

Thats awesome news...i'm glad its gonne be a full season.

[Redmond]

Even better news.


Janelle to Have a “Bigger Role” on BB9

Posted on January 27th, 2008 by spamgirl

So Janelle had a chat on her official site and broke the news that she will “have a bigger role” on BB9 than she had on BB8. This, after saying exactly 2 months ago today: “I have moved on from my days on Big Brother and I suggest you all should too! I hate Big Brother!”

[Redmond]

Interview with BB8's Jessica for those interested: http://bb9dish.blogspot.com/2008/01/exclusive-interview-with-bb8s-jessica.html

[Ruth*Star]

Ooooh i like the sound of Janelle being featured more, and thanks for the interveiw.

[Redmond]

I don't mind if Janelle is like a host or something, I don't want her involved in the game though, I want to see new housemates playing for themselves. :)

[Chri$]

Hay

I am going to Florida on the 7th of Feb and was wondering what channels/Times BBUSA is on because I would love to watch a bit of BB is America

Please Help me

Thanks

PS. CarolynFL I take it yore from Florida then :bouncy:

[Wildcat!]

BB is is on cbs tueday, wednesday and sunday. check the local listing for the times as they vary per time zone. usually though, 8 or 9pm.

[Chri$]

Originally posted by nowsthebturn
BB is is on cbs tueday, wednesday and sunday. check the local listing for the times as they vary per time zone. usually though, 8 or 9pm.

Okayyy

Thanks !

Looking forward to it :spin:

[dtd2]

It will depend in Florida where you will be. Nearly all of Florida is in the Eastern Time zone (Thats where all the vacation spots are Miami & Orlando are all there. if you are going to Disney World, Sea World, or Universal Studios that is all in the east.)
Tuesdays at 9 Eastern/8Central
Wednesdays at 8 Eastern/7Central
Sundays at 8 Eastern/7Central

Also the reporters who live in the house for a short time ahead of the launch have left the house. They were there for 12 hours, but they can't reveal too much. What one of them did reveal was that there is still veto, nominations appear to be the same, there are still nomination keys, & slop will be back. It sounds as if pictures will be released next week. Julie is on Letterman tonight so we'll see if anything is said.

[Redmond]

I'll be in Florida in March so thanks for those times. :)

[Captain.Remy]

Thanks for that, can't wait to see Julie and the pictures !!

[Redmond]

http://bb9dish.blogspot.com/search/label/interviews - Interview with Zach from BB8.

[Redmond]

Here's what the house looks like, from RealityBBQ.com:

The extras are in the house right now getting everything working and ready for February 12th, but we can give you an inside view of what the house looks like!

The house is extremely colourful - so colourful that it might take us time to get used to.

The living room and kitchen are decorated like a winter cabin “on crack” - logs and stones, like the wallpaper on the third level during BB8 - to match the winter season. They even have that basementesque white birch mural paper up in the Diary Room! Ick. The living room also sports a circular couch for the big happy HG family.

The third level is no longer the log wallpaper and is bookshelf wallpaper. I sense themes… everywhere.

The HoH room has a surfer theme - gnarly, dude! The other bedrooms have low walls which divide up a little bit of individual space for the HG - great idea! One room has a nautical them! Fun.

The backyard now sports a firepit to keep the HG warm on the frosty winter nights. The pool is also heated now!

[Jack]

Cool, thanks Redmond. I can't wait to see the pictures.

[Captain.Remy]

I just can't wait now, I need to see the pictures, it looks awesome this series.

[Captain.Remy]

There will be 16 houseguests in the house this series:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI8shLklbEg&eurl=http://www.realitytvfan.org/

[Ruth*Star]

16? Wooooo.....that sounds so cool. I'm sooo looking forward to it.

[dtd2]

Rumor has it that the first houseguest has been figured out. The first housguest would be Derek Erikstrup, Dustin from Big Brother 8's brother.
http://www.bigbrotheraccess.com/

Also Global has launched their limited site for Big Brother. Did you know that in Canada last summer that all 3 airings would be in the top 10 each week. They would all usually ended up between 9-20 in America.
http://www.canada.com/globaltv/globa...her/index.html

According to Global TV listings they will still be playing for $500,000.

[Captain.Remy]

OMG that would be so good. But I hope the brother-sister thingy doesn't make the whole twist.

[Ruth*Star]

Yeah, I'm hoping if he is in, Dustin (Princess) makes a appearance.

[Redmond]

Interview with Dick http://bb9dish.blogspot.com/2008/02/interview-with-dick-donato-winner-of.html

[ThisIsMarie]

16 HM's!!

I thought it was starting on 4th Feb. nm

I've never properly watch a series of US BB, I think I might this year. :eureka:

[Captain.Remy]

1 day until the housemates and the house pics leaked !!!

[Redmond]

Last month a bunch of reporters spent a day in the new BB9 house and now the first report of what went on in there is out.

www.theinsideronline.com (http://www.theinsideronline.com) Has an exclusive video of their reporter Cheryl Woodcock inside the house, competing in HOH and POV's comps. The house has a very winter type theme and looks like a log cabin.

There are also some screencap pics of the house on my BB Blog at myspace.com/bigbrotherslittlepod (http://www.myspace.com/bigbrotherslittlepod)

[Captain.Remy]

I love the house, it's stunning !!!! :dance::dance:

[Corkie]

Just watched the video. We couldn't really see much but it does look nice.

I love the outside of the house. (Where Julie will present)

[MarkWaldorf]

I like that house! Can't wait!!

[Redmond]

Looks like the housemates have been paired up with a soulmate in some type of match-making theme.

New advert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G3QTZ9fofw

It still seems like they'll all be strangers though. But what is interesting is it says "they'll be evicted together", does that mean it will be a double eviction every week?

[Captain.Remy]

It's going to be so gooood to watch this ! I love that twist ! It can explain why they will be 16 this year. :colour::colour:

[Corkie]

Oh sounds good.

At the end it has a heart where the nine normally is. Think that means something?

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Corkie
Oh sounds good.

At the end it has a heart where the nine normally is. Think that means something?

I noticed that too, it may means that, as they are "soulmates", they will have to love each other.

(11,000th post) :hugesmile:

[Ruth*Star]

Ooooh that sounds really intriging.

[Redmond]

It's because it's near Valentines Day probably. I hope they don't already know each other and I hope they don't have to play the full game as a pair. I don't mind if its just for the first couple of weeks, but then after that goes into the proper game.

What happened to the Dirty Little Secret theme? Maybe the people that are paired up have a similar secret?

[Captain.Remy]

I seriously can't wait. With Survivor, Nip/Tuck, Lost, America's Next Top Model and Big Brother 9....it's going to be such an amazing winter ! :banana::banana: