MTV and VH1 are owned by a similar parent company, Viacom. If you have been following the story about how MTV is trying to make the channel a more "interactive" experience for viewers, you'll remember that several people who have sent casting tapes for the 20th season have been contacted to have their tapes put online.
Last night, VH1 revealed their casting website for I Love New York 2. That website currently features different videos from different hopefuls hoping to compete for New York's attention in the upcoming brand new season. The website claims that the five most popular videos, selected through a series of three rounds, will be on the new upcoming season. In addition to that, the website allows you to upload your own video in order to be considered for the new season.
So, why is this important? Well, if you head on over to www.realworldcasting.com, you'll see an authorization log-in prompting you for your user name and password. Is this the website for Real World 20 casting? The short answer is yes.
Shortly before the I Love New York website went live, that website had an identical login screen that blocked viewers from the website's content. Check out the Google cache of the I Love New York website. While we tried to look up the ICANN database information for realworldcasting.com, we found that the domain has been registered throughout 2009, but the buyer had the private information locked. However, we find that paired with the I Love New York information, it's pretty conclusive that casting for Real World 20 will be online.
It is yet unclear if The Real World will follow the same process as I Love New York in that a portion of the cast will be selected exclusively by online viewers or if people will be able to upload their own audition tapes online. Only time will tell, but expect an announcement soon!
Monday, April 30, 2007
If you're missing it, Ev and Tonya are offering commentary on the Inferno
Both Ev (Fresh Meat) and Tonya (Chicago) are both offering commentary up on their respective MySpace pages. Several people have emailed me and asked me to re-post the links, as both offer pretty candid commentaries on the show and their castmates.
Evelyn pretty much explains her dissonance with her own team, and having to prove herself to the veterans who believe she's undeserving of being on the Challenge.
Tonya just gives a play-by-play commentary and doesn't really hold back on what she thinks of what's going on.
http://blog.myspace.com/evsmyspace
http://blog.myspace.com/mstonyacooley
Evelyn pretty much explains her dissonance with her own team, and having to prove herself to the veterans who believe she's undeserving of being on the Challenge.
Tonya just gives a play-by-play commentary and doesn't really hold back on what she thinks of what's going on.
http://blog.myspace.com/evsmyspace
http://blog.myspace.com/mstonyacooley
Evan opens his own clothing line called Branch Out Clothing
Evan (Fresh Meat) has branched out into other ventures in the business. He has recently begun his own clothing line called Branch Out Clothing which is a specialized line of clothing that deals with specific charities. Read the following press release:
Branch Out is founded upon the idea that a person can positively impact the world through his or her passions. Branch Out is much more than clothing or concepts, it is a way of life. You can, and will change the world... in style.
Branch Out is a new kind of company… we believe it is more rewarding to watch money change the world, rather than to watch it accumulate. That is why we donate 50% of our profits to various charities. This is our way of setting an example and we hope many will follow in our footsteps. Moreover, Branch Out's retailers choose which charity receives the donation ensuring that our contributions are felt widespread in each community that our clothes are found in. Last, each shirt has a 'Dream Code' printed on the inside, you can enter this code on the website (http://www.branchoutclothing.com) and see where your money has been donated. So you see, when you wear Branch Out, you are taking the first step, you are spreading a positive message. You are joining a movement to change the way people think, the way people feel and the way the world works."
Branch Out is founded upon the idea that a person can positively impact the world through his or her passions. Branch Out is much more than clothing or concepts, it is a way of life. You can, and will change the world... in style.
Branch Out is a new kind of company… we believe it is more rewarding to watch money change the world, rather than to watch it accumulate. That is why we donate 50% of our profits to various charities. This is our way of setting an example and we hope many will follow in our footsteps. Moreover, Branch Out's retailers choose which charity receives the donation ensuring that our contributions are felt widespread in each community that our clothes are found in. Last, each shirt has a 'Dream Code' printed on the inside, you can enter this code on the website (http://www.branchoutclothing.com) and see where your money has been donated. So you see, when you wear Branch Out, you are taking the first step, you are spreading a positive message. You are joining a movement to change the way people think, the way people feel and the way the world works."
Alton does an interview with AOL; Las Vegas should have wrapped up filming
Shortly before leaving for Las Vegas to film the reunited special, Alton (Las Vegas) gave an interview with AOL in conjunction with the premiere of the Inferno 3.
Although they do talk about the Reunited series, at the time, he was not allowed to say anything about it. Among the things that Alton talks about are the drama that happens in the Challenge, what he's up to now including running a temp agency and online production company, and his arrest in North Carolina shortly after his appearance on the Las Vegas season.
Last week should have marked the last few days of the Reunited series. Press day for the series occurred last week, so the cast should now be in the last few days of filming or should have gone home by now. Interestingly, in the interview, he mentions that he and Irulan (Las Vegas) became great friends after their break-up, suggesting that the tension between them in the house will be minimal once they move in.
The Real World: Las Vegas Reunited has a tentative air date in June.
Although they do talk about the Reunited series, at the time, he was not allowed to say anything about it. Among the things that Alton talks about are the drama that happens in the Challenge, what he's up to now including running a temp agency and online production company, and his arrest in North Carolina shortly after his appearance on the Las Vegas season.
Last week should have marked the last few days of the Reunited series. Press day for the series occurred last week, so the cast should now be in the last few days of filming or should have gone home by now. Interestingly, in the interview, he mentions that he and Irulan (Las Vegas) became great friends after their break-up, suggesting that the tension between them in the house will be minimal once they move in.
The Real World: Las Vegas Reunited has a tentative air date in June.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Tori gets interviewed by local paper in Virginia and reveals information about the show
The Richmond Times Dispatch interviewed Tori (Viewers Revenge) by phone this past week. She reveals a couple of interesting things, but click on the link to the newspaper to go to the full article.
Castmembers spend four days taping the show, then three days sequestered in a hotel.
Castmembers get a DVD of the show right before it airs on television.
There are only two elimination pits remaining in the season.
She says the veterans have an on-camera personality and off-camera personality.
She says some of the "men" on the show modify their actions after they watch the previous week's episode.
Although she stops short of saying the show is staged, she claims that the directors tell them where to go, and she has to announce when she wants to go to the restroom.
She says that she will go on the reality television bar/college circuit for at least a couple of months after the show ends.
Rachel was "shocked" about "conspiring" that went on; Jenn might be "Satan"; Susie was "sneaky, but smart"
Rachel (Austin) actually did a video blog over at The Inferno 3 Blog, which is officially sponsored by MTV and is run by Blair (The Quest), a couple of things come up.
Rachel talks about two things after watching the episode. First, she talks about how Susie had approached Colie (Denver) and Paula (Key West) about winning the LifeShield to vote off Rachel. Rachel claims that Susie had asked Rachel the very same favor, hoping to vote off Colie because she didn't take the Challenge seriously enough.
Most of her blog is about how she felt betrayed by her teammates, especially since she went into the Challenge in good faith with her teammates. Then, she talks about Jenn's (Denver) comments after winning the Inferno. If you remember the clip, she says that it feels so much better to win , especially even after it hurts the competitor so much. Rachel believes that Jenn might be Satan.
Rachel talks about two things after watching the episode. First, she talks about how Susie had approached Colie (Denver) and Paula (Key West) about winning the LifeShield to vote off Rachel. Rachel claims that Susie had asked Rachel the very same favor, hoping to vote off Colie because she didn't take the Challenge seriously enough.
Most of her blog is about how she felt betrayed by her teammates, especially since she went into the Challenge in good faith with her teammates. Then, she talks about Jenn's (Denver) comments after winning the Inferno. If you remember the clip, she says that it feels so much better to win , especially even after it hurts the competitor so much. Rachel believes that Jenn might be Satan.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Viewers Revenge Episode #14: David beats Dan again, the group loses $20,000, David goes off the deep end
This episode of Road Rules seems to find things heating up as the group nears the end. David (Viewers Revenge) ends up in the Pit once again and he finds himself facing Dan (Viewers Revenge) for the fourth time. They play shockwave, which is a game where they have to stand on a wooden platform while holding a rope in between them. David gets smacked around a bit, but he pulls through the win.
Meanwhile, the RV is hoping that Dan returns, but David pulls in. The group discusses what will happen now that both Derek (Viewers Revenge) and David have both paid their dues. The group remains pretty adamant that they will keep sending David in, which makes the two angry. However, the alumni alliance can't offer any consolation. In addition, they seem to aim their sights on David, assuming Derek has been absolved into the alliance.
The mission they get is a "Fear Factor"-esque mission with four parts. In the first part, Susie (Australia) and David have to run through a ghost town and grab a key off a wall while having attack dogs chase them. David can easily do it with the dog attached to his arm. Once he gets his key, he goes to pick up Susie and her dog, so they can pick up her key. The second stage is a crawl through a mice pit and picking up a key out of a tank of tarantulas and scorpions. Tori (Viewers Revenge) and Derek complete this mission. Adam (The Quest) and Kina (Extreme) have to eat maggots, which Kina first refuses to do, but she ends up doing anyway.
They have to complete a puzzle for the last mission, but they fail this. They make a mistake by spelling a word "Wren" as "When". They fail to bank $20,000.
Citing the fact that they don't want to make two people pissed off at them, the group decides to vote in David rather than Derek. The group tells David not to get emotional, but he begins to cry uncontrollably, telling the group that he isn't angry with them, but he's beginning to sympathize with them as he continues to spend more time in the RV. The group seems pretty resolved to send David into the Pit nevertheless and David says that he's resigned to the fact that he can't escape the Pit for the rest of the time he's on the show.
Meanwhile, the RV is hoping that Dan returns, but David pulls in. The group discusses what will happen now that both Derek (Viewers Revenge) and David have both paid their dues. The group remains pretty adamant that they will keep sending David in, which makes the two angry. However, the alumni alliance can't offer any consolation. In addition, they seem to aim their sights on David, assuming Derek has been absolved into the alliance.
The mission they get is a "Fear Factor"-esque mission with four parts. In the first part, Susie (Australia) and David have to run through a ghost town and grab a key off a wall while having attack dogs chase them. David can easily do it with the dog attached to his arm. Once he gets his key, he goes to pick up Susie and her dog, so they can pick up her key. The second stage is a crawl through a mice pit and picking up a key out of a tank of tarantulas and scorpions. Tori (Viewers Revenge) and Derek complete this mission. Adam (The Quest) and Kina (Extreme) have to eat maggots, which Kina first refuses to do, but she ends up doing anyway.
They have to complete a puzzle for the last mission, but they fail this. They make a mistake by spelling a word "Wren" as "When". They fail to bank $20,000.
Citing the fact that they don't want to make two people pissed off at them, the group decides to vote in David rather than Derek. The group tells David not to get emotional, but he begins to cry uncontrollably, telling the group that he isn't angry with them, but he's beginning to sympathize with them as he continues to spend more time in the RV. The group seems pretty resolved to send David into the Pit nevertheless and David says that he's resigned to the fact that he can't escape the Pit for the rest of the time he's on the show.
Denver Episode #24: The girls arrive, Brooke triumphs over her fears, the group gets a gift
The episode begins right away with the girls arriving from the Gulf area for the second installment of the Outward Bound training. This is the last thing the roommates have to do for their job, and if last time was any indicator of how things will go, things may not go as smooth as they hope.
During the experience, Brooke (Denver) is challenged to repel down the mountain. She is deathly afraid of repelling down the mountain. However, inspired by overcoming her fears to be an example for the Outward Bound students, Brooke decides to attempt to conquer her fears and repel down the mountain. She succesfully does so and begins to turn around the Outward Bound experience.
Meanwhile, Colie (Denver) pushes herself too hard and she needs to go home to recuperate. She goes home to make sure that she recuperates well and safely. Brooke, Stephen (Denver), and Chris go on a hike to "high camp". The group enconters lightning on the way and has to prepare for a drill. Ashley, a camper with the program, begins to have major trouble breathing. Ashley eventually can't make it on her own, so Chris straps Ashley on her back, and gets her to safety. Brooke and Stephen are left alone.
The students are a bit shaken by the situation, but they get through it. Chris returns and gives the group an update on Ashley. She's fine, the thin air and altitude most likely had an adverse effect. Chris praises Brooke for her good job and this makes Brooke happy. Everything goes well. The trip ends. The group is happy. They sit in a circle and discuss their feelings about Outward Bound. It's all positive. They find out that they get their vacation as a gift for completing Outward Bound.
During the experience, Brooke (Denver) is challenged to repel down the mountain. She is deathly afraid of repelling down the mountain. However, inspired by overcoming her fears to be an example for the Outward Bound students, Brooke decides to attempt to conquer her fears and repel down the mountain. She succesfully does so and begins to turn around the Outward Bound experience.
Meanwhile, Colie (Denver) pushes herself too hard and she needs to go home to recuperate. She goes home to make sure that she recuperates well and safely. Brooke, Stephen (Denver), and Chris go on a hike to "high camp". The group enconters lightning on the way and has to prepare for a drill. Ashley, a camper with the program, begins to have major trouble breathing. Ashley eventually can't make it on her own, so Chris straps Ashley on her back, and gets her to safety. Brooke and Stephen are left alone.
The students are a bit shaken by the situation, but they get through it. Chris returns and gives the group an update on Ashley. She's fine, the thin air and altitude most likely had an adverse effect. Chris praises Brooke for her good job and this makes Brooke happy. Everything goes well. The trip ends. The group is happy. They sit in a circle and discuss their feelings about Outward Bound. It's all positive. They find out that they get their vacation as a gift for completing Outward Bound.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Viewers Revenge Episode #14: Post your reactions here
Derek (Viewers Revenge) goes to the pit once again as he defends himself from the alumni ganging up on him. Will he be victorious? Will someone new join the RV and wreck havoc? Will the Roadies continue their alliance of four? Has Derek (Viewers Revenge) been absolved into the alliance?
With only three weeks left (with this episode), things sure are getting heated on the RV. Post your reactions to tonight's episode here.
With only three weeks left (with this episode), things sure are getting heated on the RV. Post your reactions to tonight's episode here.
Denver Episode #24: Post your reactions here
On tonight's episode of The Real World: Denver, Brooke (Denver) faces her fears, as she completes the repel with the teenage girls that they're mentoring. If you remember from earlier in the season, this is something she refused to do during training. Also, in later interviews, multiple people have suggested that Brooke experienced the greatest transformation, so expect to see a transformation.
There's only one or two more episodes of Denver left on the schedule, so make sure not to miss a bit of the action!
Post your reactions here.
There's only one or two more episodes of Denver left on the schedule, so make sure not to miss a bit of the action!
Post your reactions here.
Pit Preview: Dan, the self-proclaimed superhero, faces the Pit for the third time
David (Viewers Revenge) has been sent to the Pit once again. Find out who he's facing and what game they're playing by clicking on the video below:
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Inferno 3 Episode #4: Alton and Susie are the only team to complete the mission; Rachel is out
As the show opens, we see the team rallying around Jenn (Denver) to win the LifeShield. Susie (Australia) decides that she enlists the help of Colie (Denver) and Paula (Key West) to allow her to win the LifeShield. Susie is adamant that sending in Rachel (Austin), the girl powerhouse, would not backfire on their team.
The team gets their clue and they meet TJ to Norhood Peak at Silvermine's Nature Rerserve to play "Wrap and Roll". There's a 50-foot platform raised 1,000 feet above them and they have to wrap and unwrap themselves on the platform. It's a pairs mission in which the girl has to do the work. The team with the fastest combined time to cross the platform wins.
Every single team fails to complete the mission, until Susie and Alton (Las Vegas) step up to do the mission. It looks like they're both pretty concentrated on winning the LifeShield. Susie and Alton come through and win the Challenge, the LifeShield, the prize, and the $10,000.
The Bad Asses start fighting in the van on the ride home about throwing the mission and people sending other people in. Jenn and Susie arrive in the Inferno. Susie chooses Rachel to go into the Inferno. They'll play Ejection, which is hitting a target that tilts a platform which each player is standing on. Once the target is hit three times, that person's target loses.
Rachel wins the first round. Jenn loses the second round because she hit Rachel in the face. Jenn wins the second round. She finds out once that she attacks Rachel and the stick, she can knock her off. Jenn wins the Inferno. Rachel ends up losing and goes behind the stages and is ashamed that she lost.
Rachel ends up leaving without saying goodbye.
Next week: Rope Burn Challenge. Ace (Paris) and John (Key West) come into the girls room late at night, do something, and cause controversy.
The team gets their clue and they meet TJ to Norhood Peak at Silvermine's Nature Rerserve to play "Wrap and Roll". There's a 50-foot platform raised 1,000 feet above them and they have to wrap and unwrap themselves on the platform. It's a pairs mission in which the girl has to do the work. The team with the fastest combined time to cross the platform wins.
Every single team fails to complete the mission, until Susie and Alton (Las Vegas) step up to do the mission. It looks like they're both pretty concentrated on winning the LifeShield. Susie and Alton come through and win the Challenge, the LifeShield, the prize, and the $10,000.
The Bad Asses start fighting in the van on the ride home about throwing the mission and people sending other people in. Jenn and Susie arrive in the Inferno. Susie chooses Rachel to go into the Inferno. They'll play Ejection, which is hitting a target that tilts a platform which each player is standing on. Once the target is hit three times, that person's target loses.
Rachel wins the first round. Jenn loses the second round because she hit Rachel in the face. Jenn wins the second round. She finds out once that she attacks Rachel and the stick, she can knock her off. Jenn wins the Inferno. Rachel ends up losing and goes behind the stages and is ashamed that she lost.
Rachel ends up leaving without saying goodbye.
Next week: Rope Burn Challenge. Ace (Paris) and John (Key West) come into the girls room late at night, do something, and cause controversy.
Inferno 3 Episode #4: Post your reactions here
It's a girl's Inferno Day as both Susie (Australia) and Jenn (Denver) have been selected to go to the Inferno. It's also a pairs mission as the girls try to win the LifeSaver to save their butts from the Inferno. Anessa (Chicago) accuses Evelyn (Fresh Meat) of trying to get the other team to vote for her. Drama ensues. Will either Susie or Jenn be victorious in winning the LifeShield? Will someone else be sent into the Inferno?
Discuss tonight's episode here.
Discuss tonight's episode here.
MTV will begin to "View and Spew" the Real World and the Challenges; will not do it for Road Rules
If you've been keeping in tune with the recent developments over at MTV, you'll know that MTV is gearing its on-air content toward a more interactive approach. We've seen some of that with Road Rules this year, with some decidedly mixed results.
If you tuned into MTV last night, you saw Damien Fahey, MTV VJ, asking you to comment on your favorite MTV shows after they aired a new episode. You can actually send in videos to MTV.com and they'll air them in an upcoming episode of what they're calling View and Spew.
Both The Real World: Denver, which is close to wrapping up the season, and the Inferno 3 will be a part of the remix which begins Sunday, April 29 at 2pm. This is an effort to boost sagging ratings for the network, which is facing criticism in the light of the fact that even it's two flagship shows The Real World and Road Rules have consistently turned in low ratings this year.
They will not be doing View and Spew for Road Rules, presumably because the network wants to end the show as soon as possible. The show was set to air 18 episodes, but was cut short in order to coincide with the finale of Denver.
If you tuned into MTV last night, you saw Damien Fahey, MTV VJ, asking you to comment on your favorite MTV shows after they aired a new episode. You can actually send in videos to MTV.com and they'll air them in an upcoming episode of what they're calling View and Spew.
Both The Real World: Denver, which is close to wrapping up the season, and the Inferno 3 will be a part of the remix which begins Sunday, April 29 at 2pm. This is an effort to boost sagging ratings for the network, which is facing criticism in the light of the fact that even it's two flagship shows The Real World and Road Rules have consistently turned in low ratings this year.
They will not be doing View and Spew for Road Rules, presumably because the network wants to end the show as soon as possible. The show was set to air 18 episodes, but was cut short in order to coincide with the finale of Denver.
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