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Networks Plan Counter-Strike
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Telenovelas, reality and game shows may fill the bill in case of labor lockout
By Jim Benson -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/20/2006
"The specter of a looming strike next year is playing a role in an uptick in the development of inexpensive programming formats, from telenovelas to game shows to reality programs. That's the opinion of several high- level industry executives. “During a strike, they could put on the soaps at 8, reality at 9 and something else like news at 10,” says a top production executive.
Understandably, labor issues are on the minds of many, with the TV and movie pact between the Writers Guild of America (WGA), networks and studios set to expire in November 2007, followed by the Directors Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) agreements in summer 2008.
Suddenly, the less expensive programming alternatives are looking very attractive. If the telenovela format, which networks and syndicators are showing increased interest in, works this summer, executives say the networks could use the new programming model along with reality shows ironically, a primary target group of WGA organizers as cheap prime time alternatives if writers stop turning out scripts..."
"...CBS is still riding the wave with Survivor and Amazing Race, both of which have slipped a bit this season but remain powerful forces. The network would also have the option of turning Big Brother, a formidable summer staple since its premiere in 2000, into a regular-season strike-filler."
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Fox to Premiere Reality Game Show 'Unan1mous'
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"Fox is launching a reality game show, 'Unan1mous,' in which nine strangers will be locked in a bunker until they unanimously vote on which one of them is worthy of a $1.5 million prize. The show will premiere Wednesday, March 22, at 9:30 p.m. (ET)."
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Big Brother 7 Casting Call
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"Are you an outgoing, intriguing, competitive person who would make the perfect BIG BROTHER HouseGuest? Are you up for anything and everything? Are you ready to live inside the BIG BROTHER House with a group of strangers while multiple cameras record your every move and sound 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Are you willing to compete for half a million dollars against other participants as aggressive and ambitious as you are?"
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