Is it me or are we seeing more and more former celebrities and celebrities on the C or D list on television nowadays? Practically anywhere you look on television you can find former stars trying to make a comeback. Please click here to keep reading this article…
Anything that makes a splash like the “Reality TV” boom is bound to bring out the skeptics. What’s most interesting about this hot genre in programming is that the skeptics are both the buyer and the seller. The viewing audience and the Networks both ask the fearful question, “How long can this last?” Please click here to keep reading this article…
There’s a book written by Stephen King called The Running Man He wrote the book in 1982, and in 1987 it was made into a rather good film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. I remember the first time I watched that film I thought it was an interesting piece of science fiction. The thought of people being hunted down and eliminated/killed for national TV was very unique, and a bit far fetched. Please click here to keep reading this article…
Survivor the show that started the reality TV craze is back with its latest installment, Survivor Season 11 the Maya Empire. CBS will be keeping with its tested and proven formula of abandoning contestants in remote locations where they will live, work, and compete together for 39 days to win the 1 million dollar prize. Please click here to keep reading this article.
Without a doubt, the King of Reality TV is Mark Burnett. From Survivor to The Apprentice to The Contender, Mark Burnett has been the man behind some of the most successful shows in history. But how did he do it? How did this former British Paratrooper become one of the most powerful men in Television. Please click here to keep reading this article…
These days there is a growing trend towards reality TV shows that are based on external shallow values. With the appeal of junk food, it has a powerful hypnotic effect even on the strongest minds. But while reality TV may seem like a harmless form of entertainment, the damage (which is done so subtly) is very powerful and therefore it deserves a closer look. So the question is *Do we really need another reality TV show or perhaps it’s time for a reality check?* Please click here to keep reading this article…
With Reality TV it looks as if Donald Trump is the champ. Unfortunately Donald Trump’s depiction of corporate America is so far from the truth that it is no wonder anyone watches that show all. Martha Stewart’s show was much better in that it was more in line with reality. After all we are talking about reality TV aren’t we? Please click here to keep reading this article…
1. I have an excellent reality tv program idea that I’m in the process of putting together and shooting a demo for. Do you have any suggestions as far as once i have a complete demo, how i should go about getting it sold?
2. I have basically been procrastinating. The more I read the more I hear about people stealing your ideas. So that sort of puts a damper on it. Any advice?
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1. Making a demo — regardless of the quality — is a very good idea. If you have already worked on the 100 page+ outline for your show including *everything* possible, the next step is to put something together, so they can visualize the concept. You will also be showcasing your talent and they will have something to go on when you ask for involvement in the show as a writer, etc.
You simply pitch it the same way, only you indicate in your initial enquiry that you have a filmed version of the idea.
2. Procrastination is something that gets to all of us at some stage. I’m a big fan of writing down lists and breaking things down to the smallest parts possible. It is much easier to check off smaller tasks one by one, than to go all out and try and complete the entire thing.
Break down things into smaller pieces and remain focussed on your final goal — preparing, writing and ultimately presenting the pitch for your Reality TV Show idea should be something you want to do.
I can also recommend a great ebook called: Breathe Your Limitations Away, The Transcendence Technology Liberation Breath Proces by Wellington Rodriguez. You can download it at: www.marinerblue.com/byla.pdf
Regards,
Matt
More, more, more for less, less, less is what the networks are saying about reality television because the popularity has staying power that is here forever. Please click here to keep reading this article…
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Matt Canham, Writer, Producer. Reality TV Show Pitch Ebook “Reality TV is a different kind of animal” - Donald Trump
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Regards,
Matt
