During Fox’s panel with American Idol talent and producers in Los Angeles today, Ryan Seacrest admitted that he stays youthful by applying something to his face. But it’s not the rumored Botox injections: it’s the organ that keeps babies stocked with nutrients while they hang out in their mother’s uterus.
Someone started to ask Seacrest, “You’ve been with the show since the onset,” and was interrupted by Ryan, who joked, “And you’re saying I don’t look it.”
The person asking the question said, “You don’t look it. What’s the secret?”
Seacrest didn’t miss a beat and said: “Placenta.”
While he was probably joking, placenta cream is actually a real thing, and you can buy various placenta products online.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Will genre shows work on broadcast tv? 2011-2012 PILOT DISCUSSION
greeneyes wrote:
Is it also possible that the TV watchers out there are much more diverse (in themselves and in what they watch) that no matter what the "big 4" put out there, they are not going to get those huge numbers anymore? Also there is soooooo much to choose from now, it's not just the "big 4" anymore.
YES. I think this is probably very true. Today, TV audiences are no longer held captive by the "big 4" and can go searching through hundreds of cable/satellite channels looking for something that may be more appealing to their personal interests.
In the past, the broadcast nets have gravitated towards shows with extremely broad appeal (and CBS seems to be pocketing the biggest benefits for doing this) but I don't think that's sustainable forever - or at least not for the other networks. NBC has faltered horribly and ABC is unstable. FOX continually seems to have trouble outside of American Idol and aging shows like House, Bones.
A new business model is needed for them, surely, but it will be one that needs to adapt to lower viewer levels, I think.
Is it also possible that the TV watchers out there are much more diverse (in themselves and in what they watch) that no matter what the "big 4" put out there, they are not going to get those huge numbers anymore? Also there is soooooo much to choose from now, it's not just the "big 4" anymore.
YES. I think this is probably very true. Today, TV audiences are no longer held captive by the "big 4" and can go searching through hundreds of cable/satellite channels looking for something that may be more appealing to their personal interests.
In the past, the broadcast nets have gravitated towards shows with extremely broad appeal (and CBS seems to be pocketing the biggest benefits for doing this) but I don't think that's sustainable forever - or at least not for the other networks. NBC has faltered horribly and ABC is unstable. FOX continually seems to have trouble outside of American Idol and aging shows like House, Bones.
A new business model is needed for them, surely, but it will be one that needs to adapt to lower viewer levels, I think.
'American Idol' Schedule Includes Sin City Beatles Salute
Filed under: American Idol, TV NewsWith just a mere week to go 'till the 10th (and perhaps most controversial) season of 'American Idol' gets underway, we've got a breakdown of what's going down, when and where.With Simon Cowell out and J.Lo and Steven Tyler in, what will most likely be the best season yet (or a career-crushing trainwreck) begins on Wed., Jan. 19 with New York and New Jersey auditions, followed by New Orleans the next night.After the initial three weeks of auditions, in which
'Breaking In' Christian Slater and Bret Harrison
Breaking In, the latest brainchild from Adam Goldberg (Fanboys and Secret Girlfriend) and Seth Gordon (Parks and Recreation), has finally been picked up by FOX as a midseason replacement in 2011. The seven-episode half-hour comedy features a promising ensemble led by Christian Slater, who previously graced the small screen as Alex Donovan on The Forgotten and Edward Albright/Henry Spivey on My Own Worst Enemy. This mark's Slater's third attempt to headline a TV series after starring on the two short-lived projects.
Joining Slater in Breaking In is Bret Harrison, who is best known for playing Sam Oliver on Reaper. He is also credited for his roles on The Loop, Grounded for Life and V, where he plays Dr. Sidney Miller. On the FOX comedy, Harrison plays Cameron Bright, a college student and computer hacker who is busted and eventually hired by Slater's Oz, the head of a security firm, to test the loopholes in a client's security plan by breaking in and acting as a thief. While it appears that Cameron may have found his calling, his new endeavor may be easier said than done. Apart from the risks of his assignment, he also has to endure working with the security firm's undercover intel Josh (Trever Moore), office manager Carol (Jennifer Irwin), office prankster Cash (Alphonso McAuley), and lockpicker Melanie (Odette Yustman).
Joining Slater in Breaking In is Bret Harrison, who is best known for playing Sam Oliver on Reaper. He is also credited for his roles on The Loop, Grounded for Life and V, where he plays Dr. Sidney Miller. On the FOX comedy, Harrison plays Cameron Bright, a college student and computer hacker who is busted and eventually hired by Slater's Oz, the head of a security firm, to test the loopholes in a client's security plan by breaking in and acting as a thief. While it appears that Cameron may have found his calling, his new endeavor may be easier said than done. Apart from the risks of his assignment, he also has to endure working with the security firm's undercover intel Josh (Trever Moore), office manager Carol (Jennifer Irwin), office prankster Cash (Alphonso McAuley), and lockpicker Melanie (Odette Yustman).
How American Idol Is "Taking It Up a Notch" Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, and Jennifer Lopez
American Idol hit the stage at the Winter TCA, and all eyes were on the new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, record producer Jimmy Lovine, and Nigel Lythgoe also showed up to talk about the different approach to the 10th season of the show, Simon Cowell's absence, and the fresh new judging panel.As expected, the spotlight was on Tyler and Lopez and why they wanted to join the show. Lopez, after saying that she loves the show and has been "a backseat judge"
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Press Release - Season 10 for American Idol
American Idol is set to return for its tenth season with new judges, new talent and new surprises along the way. This season's judges – Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler – are a triple-threat of credibility, chemistry and talent. Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, whose career as a music producer and record executive is unparalleled, will serve as the in-house mentor. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the two-night season premiere kicks off with auditions from New York / New Jersey on Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and New Orleans on Thursday, Jan. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
After the two-night premiere, auditions will continue for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
American Idol auditions continue in Hollywood on Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Feb. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) with the hopefuls who received tickets to Hollywood from the judges. The contestants who make it through Hollywood will then head to Las Vegas for the first time ever to perform Beatles songs on the Cirque du Soleil LOVE stage Wednesday, Feb. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The auditions will conclude on Thursday, Feb. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) when the judges reveal – in an exciting new twist – 20 semifinalists (10 guys and 10 girls).
The semifinalists compete on Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT). The five male and five female contestants with the most votes will be the first to join this season's finalists. The judges' will also make their special "Wild Card" picks rounding out the finalists on Thursday, March 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
After the two-night premiere, auditions will continue for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
American Idol auditions continue in Hollywood on Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Feb. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) with the hopefuls who received tickets to Hollywood from the judges. The contestants who make it through Hollywood will then head to Las Vegas for the first time ever to perform Beatles songs on the Cirque du Soleil LOVE stage Wednesday, Feb. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The auditions will conclude on Thursday, Feb. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) when the judges reveal – in an exciting new twist – 20 semifinalists (10 guys and 10 girls).
The semifinalists compete on Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT). The five male and five female contestants with the most votes will be the first to join this season's finalists. The judges' will also make their special "Wild Card" picks rounding out the finalists on Thursday, March 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
Paula Abdul and Ellen DeGeneres - Idea for American Idol
Two former American Idol judges talked on Tuesday when Paula Abdul was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Abdul was there to talk about her "Live to Dance" show, but it was especially interesting to see what she had to say about Simon Cowell, and how it felt to see Ellen replace her spot on AI.
When Abdul and DeGeneres talk about how hard it was to tell the poor singers that they were bad on American Idol, it occurred that the way to boost ratings for AI would be to eliminate the "nice" judge and have judges that won't **** around. Of course, it does help the contestants when there is someone who won't be harsh, and viewers at home like having one judge they feel they can relate to. Still. It'd be more entertaining for more brusk, British judges to come around and tell it like it is.
On Paula's relationship with Simon Cowell
Ellen: The two of you have a very, would you say tumultuous relationship? It's kind of love/hate.
Paula: Very tumultuous. Definitely love/hate and actually when we're on the hating side, I will cross the street and walk on the other side. I avoid him like the plague.
Ellen: But you had to sit next to him all that time so you can't cross the street.
Paula: You now what, I gave him the cold shoulder at times and he'd be laughing hysterically and I'd be so mad at him. And the more I got mad at him, the more I was feeding into his {poke, poke}. He's an acquired taste. He's like fungus in the sense that he sticks around for a long time and then finally you surrender to it.
Ellen: You surrendered to fungus?
Paula: Pause. Yeah.
Ellen: I know what you're saying though because I ended up really liking him though. I didn't know what to expect.
On watching Ellen on AMERICAN IDOL…
Ellen: You left the show and then they asked me to…And I kept trying to explain to people, "I didn't take her job. She was gone." Was it weird for you to watch the show and see me there? Did you watch?
Paula: I can watch the show objectively and I can watch the show as a fan as I normally do. I can watch the show and say, "Wow." I thought you did a good job. I thought you handled yourself with poise and elegance. You handled yourself the right way that is authentic to who you are.
Ellen: It was hard for me. I'm sure you felt the same. It's really hard to tell somebody, no matter what you really feel inside, in front of America, "That's not good."
When Abdul and DeGeneres talk about how hard it was to tell the poor singers that they were bad on American Idol, it occurred that the way to boost ratings for AI would be to eliminate the "nice" judge and have judges that won't **** around. Of course, it does help the contestants when there is someone who won't be harsh, and viewers at home like having one judge they feel they can relate to. Still. It'd be more entertaining for more brusk, British judges to come around and tell it like it is.
On Paula's relationship with Simon Cowell
Ellen: The two of you have a very, would you say tumultuous relationship? It's kind of love/hate.
Paula: Very tumultuous. Definitely love/hate and actually when we're on the hating side, I will cross the street and walk on the other side. I avoid him like the plague.
Ellen: But you had to sit next to him all that time so you can't cross the street.
Paula: You now what, I gave him the cold shoulder at times and he'd be laughing hysterically and I'd be so mad at him. And the more I got mad at him, the more I was feeding into his {poke, poke}. He's an acquired taste. He's like fungus in the sense that he sticks around for a long time and then finally you surrender to it.
Ellen: You surrendered to fungus?
Paula: Pause. Yeah.
Ellen: I know what you're saying though because I ended up really liking him though. I didn't know what to expect.
On watching Ellen on AMERICAN IDOL…
Ellen: You left the show and then they asked me to…And I kept trying to explain to people, "I didn't take her job. She was gone." Was it weird for you to watch the show and see me there? Did you watch?
Paula: I can watch the show objectively and I can watch the show as a fan as I normally do. I can watch the show and say, "Wow." I thought you did a good job. I thought you handled yourself with poise and elegance. You handled yourself the right way that is authentic to who you are.
Ellen: It was hard for me. I'm sure you felt the same. It's really hard to tell somebody, no matter what you really feel inside, in front of America, "That's not good."
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