14May2013
Gallery: First Look at GSN’s “Minute to Win It”
GSN's Minute to Win It revival is rapidly approaching. The new series will debut June 25th at 8:00PM ET, but have a special sneak preview on May 23rd. The updated version of NBC's stunt game, now hosted by Apolo Anton Ohno, sees a couple play up to ten games using household items to win $250,000. With the fresh episodes starting soon, GSN has released photos of the set, contestants, and host. Take a first look at what to expect when Minute to Win It comes back later this month. Click here to take a look and let us know what you think.
Read MoreView Comments (8)30Apr2013
NBC Announces Debut Dates for “Hollywood Game Night” and “The Winner Is”
I just realized we forgot to post about NBC's summer game show schedule. Our apologies. As we've known for some months, NBC has two games ready to debut this summer: Hollywood Game Night and The Winner Is. Last week the network announced the debut dates. Game fans will get a two-hour block each Thursday starting at 9:00PM ET on July 11th. At 9:00PM ET is The Winner Is. The Nick Lachey-hosted singing game pits two people against each other to see who can sing the best. Then, at 10:00PM ET, is Hollywood Game Night. Hosted by Jane Lynch, the show lets two contestants rub shoulders with A-list celebrities while playing various games for the chance at winning up to $25,000. Which one are you looking forward to? Click here and let us know and to read more information about each show.
Read MoreView Comments (5)29Apr2013
GSN Schedules “Minute to Win It” Sneak Peek on Thursday, May 23rd
If you're looking forward to GSN's upcoming revival of Minute to Win It you won't have to wait too long until you get your first look at the series. The Apolo Anton Ohno-fronted game, which debuts June 25th at 8:00PM ET, will get a sneak peek on Thursday, May 23rd, at 10:00PM ET. It will follow The American Bible Challenge which gives it a decent shot at getting some eyes. A revival of NBC's two-season-long game, Minute to Win It sees a team play up to ten games in the "Sixty Second Circle" using household items for up to $250,000. GSN taped 40 episodes. The network has released a preview of the sneak peek. Click here to watch. Excited for the new series?
Read MoreView Comments (3)26Apr2013
“AGT” Act Steals Routine By Frank Nicotero
When one comedian steals another comedian’s set, you know tempers will flare. All comics have a bit or two they do religiously with their audiences. They do it over and over again to master it, and it becomes their staple. You expect it. This exact situation happened during a taping for this season’s America’s Got Talent. The warm up comedian for the season is Frank Nicotero. You may know Nicotero from hosting the popular game show Street Smarts in the early 2000s. One of the acts that auditioned for AGT was The Greg Wilson. Wilson’s act contained a bit that Nicotero has been doing for years. It’s about a fight between a girl and a guy in a car where Nicotero pantomimes the entire bit. Click here to read about Nicotero's response on Facebook.
Read MoreView Comments (11)24Apr2013
NBC Greenlights “The Million Second Quiz”
Exclusive: UPDATE: NBC has officially announced the new quiz show The Million Second Quiz. The show takes place over twelve days and nights, 24/7, and will take place live from an hourglass-shaped building in Manhattan. Players have to play all day in order to avoid being eliminated. After time runs out the champions will battle it out for the chance to win up to $10,000,000. At last word, each battle will be a one-versus-one affair. The base value of each question will increase as the bout progresses. After the question and choices are read, the money starts to tick away. The first contestant to buzz in freezes the money. If they're right they get the money. If wrong the opponent has a chance to steal. The most money at the end of the bout wins. Click here to discuss the new quiz show, read more information about it, and let us know what you think..
Read MoreView Comments (21)09Apr2013
GSN’s “Minute to Win It” to Debut June 25th
GSN's upfront announcements are today. A few shows I think you'll be interested in are coming up later today so stay tuned. However, we do have one quick announcement to start the day. GSN has announced its upcoming revival of Minute to Win It will debut June 25th at 8:00PM ET. This is a Tuesday so this implies it will not air daily. Minute to Win It is an update of the former NBC game show. Now hosted by Apolo Anton Ohno each episode sees contestants completing seemingly easy stunts using household items for up to $250,000. 40 episodes have been taped.
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NBC Announces Celebrities for “Hollywood Game Night”
NBC's upcoming game show Hollywood Game Night has some major star power. The series, hosted by Jane Lynch and produced by Sean Hayes, whisks two contestants away to a night of games hosted by some of the biggest celebrities around. Beyond the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet some major stars, one of them could walk away with some big cash also. Given the caliber of people behind the show we expected to see some good names attached. No matter what you're in to, I don't think the celebrity list will disappoint. Click here to read about the celebrities you can expect to see. Let us know who you are looking forward to the most.
Read MoreView Comments (16)29Mar2013
“Minuto Para Ganar” Named First Spanish-Language Production Part of the “Made in NY” Initiative
Minuto Para Ganar, the popular Spanish-language version of Minute to Win It airing on American network MundoFox, is currently taping its second season. The Marco Antonio Regil-hosted game moved to New York City for its second season, and it's earned significant notoriety for it. Minuto Para Ganar has been named the first Spanish-language production to be included in New York City's "Made in NY" initiative. The program supports and encourages television and film productions to shoot the majority of their projects in New York City. Click here to watch a sizzle reel for the upcoming season and the ceremony, and to learn more about the show's achievement.
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Apolo Anton Ohno to Host GSN’s “Minute to Win It” Revival
Out goes the cook...in comes the Olympian. GSN has announced that eight-time Olympic speed-skating medalist Apolo Anton Ohno will host the network's upcoming revival of Minute to Win It. Ohno will replace former host Guy Fieiri, who hosted NBC's version. GSN has picked up the hour-long series for 40 episodes which will debut this summer. Boot camp for the series has recently begun. Each episode will see contestants play up to ten games using household items. The top prize for GSN's version is $250,000. This is the largest top prize for a game show in GSN's history. Click here to talk about the new host and anything else about the show. Looking forward to it?
Read MoreView Comments (11)07Mar2013
Updates While We Were Away
Apologies for the slow few days. We've been away and incredibly busy. Luckily there hasn't been a lot going on. We do have a few small updates you may be interested in, though. What you may also be interested in is we'll be on the set of Wheel of Fortune next week so watch out for some cool features then. Until that time, though, here's what we missed while away. We've got updates on The Price is Right, Robot Combat League, America's Got Talent, CBS's upcoming import of The Great British Bake Off, ITV's Tipping Point, and UK Millionaire. Click here for the full story on each.
Read MoreView Comments (13)22Feb2013
Jane Lynch to Host NBC’s “Hollywood Game Night”
NBC managed to get a major celebrity to host one of their game shows. Comedic actress Jane Lynch has been named host of the network's upcoming Hollywood Game Night. The series sees two contestants whisked away to a game night with some of Hollywood's biggest stars. One can win $25,000, but both will have some great stories and memories for the rest of their lives. Jane Lynch currently stars in Glee and has had many memorable roles in films such as Best in Show and For Your Consideration. Click here to read more and let us know what you think of Jane.
Read MoreView Comments (10)13Feb2013
Howie and Howard Return to “America’s Got Talent”
The preliminary auditions for the 8th season of America's Got Talent are wrapping up, which means televised tapings will begin soon. With that, NBC has officially announced that Howie Mandel and Howard Stern will be returning to the judge's table along with their "X"s, and Nick Cannon as host. This is going to be Mandel's 4th season as a judge, and 2nd for Stern. Critics were skeptical with Stern's entrance to the show last year, noting it would hinder ratings. Last season, AGT finished #1 in its timeslot numerous times, with the season premiere averaging over 10 million viewers. Click here to read more and how you can get tickets to this season's tapings.
Read MoreLeave a Comment13Feb2013
MundoFox Renews “Minuto Para Ganar” for Second Season
The Minute to Win It format looks like it has a lot of life left in America. Just over a week since GSN announced its upcoming revival, MundoFox has announced it is bringing back the Spanish-language version, Minuto Para Ganar, for a second season. MundoFox is a Spanish-language American broadcast network headquartered in Los Angeles. Marco Antonio Regil is set to return as host. Each episode sees a team of contestants play for up to $100,000 by competing in ten simple challenges made from household objects. Casting is currently underway. The biggest change this season is production will move from Los Angeles to New York City. There's no indication if this will affect GSN's version at all, if it was sharing studio space with MundoFox's version to begin with. Click here to let us know what you think of the renewal and to see a small glimpse of this version.
Read MoreView Comments (1)06Feb2013
NBC Casting for “Hollywood Game Night”
Back in December NBC announced the eight-episode order of the new game show Hollywood Game Night. Produced by actor Sean Hayes (Will & Grace), each show, based on Sean’s real life game nights, sees two regular contestants transported to an A-list celebrity game night. At the end of each show one of the two contestants will leave with a cash prize. The series will feature celebrities from the world of TV, movies, sports, and more. The winner could leave with up to $25,000 and some great stories about partying with the A-list. NBC is now casting for the first season of Hollywood Game Night. If you're a pop culture trivia whiz, the life of the party, and outgoing...and of course want a chance at $25,000 and to visit a celebrity party...you'll want to apply. Click here to learn how to apply and potentially pick up $25,000.
Read MoreView Comments (7)31Jan2013
UPDATED FEB. 4: “Minute to Win It” Being Revived for GSN
UPDATE, February 4th: GSN formally announced this via a press release today. Additional information to note is that the program's top prize has been lowered to $100,000. Shine America, the new name for one of the show's original production companies, will be producing this version as well with Vin Rubino as executive producer. The show begins taping next month and will premiere later in the year. We've been sitting on this one for a couple of days, but we finally have confirmation and can share this exclusive story. GSN is beginning to cast contestants for a revival/continuation of the popular stunt series Minute To Win It. The word we are hearing is that they have ordered 40 hour-long episodes of the program.The casting notice advertises that the program will be played with teams of two competing for a "huge" cash prize, continuing with the format of teams playing that was adopted later in the program's network run. As of right now, it is unknown if Guy Fieri will continue with his role as host of the program, but it is unlikely. Contestants over 21 in the Southern California area interested in playing should send an email to minutetowinit.casting@gmail.com. Click here to read more about the revival of Minute To Win It.
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