Please click the underlined title of an article to read it!
Makman's Pick'Em Game Has Begun - Week 0!
It's week 0 and you have to pick what you think the 14 houseguests will be named! You'll get one point for each correct first name you get, and ditto for last names. YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY! Good luck!
[b]Grand Prize:[/b] The Amazing Race - The Seventh Season DVD
[b]2nd Place:[/b] Dancing With the Stars - Cardio Dance DVD
[b]3rd Place:[/b] Daughtry CD
[b]4th Place:[/b] Carnival Ride by Carrie Underwood CD
Click here to play!Labels: Big Brother 9, games, Makman's Pick'Em Game
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 3:18:00 PM
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Big Brother 9: You ready to WIN something?
We're ready to give it all away! BB9 will be the winningest season ever - for you, that is!
Here's a little taste of what is coming:
lzrman's Find 5 (1 grand prize, 3 runners up)
Makman's Pick'em game (1 grand prize, 3 runners up)
Spamgirl's BB9 Fantasy League (1 grand prize, 3 runners up)
(Pick 3 HG, they're your team, they get prizes)
smittychelle's Cafe Press Item Design Competiton (1 grand prize, 4 runners up)
http://www.realitybbqforums.com/showthread.php?t=2461
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Poster of the Month (3 monthly prizes, 1 grand prize)
LFU of the Week (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
Donator Raffle (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
Lzrman's Caption game (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
Daily BB Trivia with KaysarRocks (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
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More info coming soon... but make sure to get yourself ready for some BB9 fun!Labels: Big Brother 9, Contest, games, raffles
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:40:00 PM
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Article: Sophia Loren Doesn't Understand Big Brother Fans
"According to a report, movie icon Sophia Loren is puzzled by people (like moi) who religiously watch the globally franchised reality show Big Brother.
She is quoted as saying "I can't get my head around people wanting to watch wannabes simply sleeping or having insane conversations or, worse still, sitting up all night on the off-chance two idiots may have sex." (Is she trying to say I need to get a life? She doesn't even know me!)
All kidding aside, even though Sophia doesn't get it, there are plenty of BB junkies out there -- and it's not about wanting to see if "two idiots" will have sex. We watch to see the relationships, the backstabbing, the game play, and all of that other fun stuff.
In related news, CBS announced yesterday that Showtime's Sho2 will once again air three extra hours of live footage from the Big Brother house, seven days a week, when new season premieres next month. We bet Sophia would be rolling her eyes about that!"
SourceLabels: Article, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:08:00 PM
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Article: 'Big Brother' Glut Returning to Showtime
"“ 'Big Brother: After Dark' was a big success for us at bringing an audience to very late night time periods on SHO2," Robert Greenblatt, president of Showtime entertainment said in a statement. "This began as an experiment with our friends at Endemol and CBS, and I'm happy that it worked so well for all of us. I'm amazed at how much curiosity there is about what goes on in the Big Brother house after the lights are out, but what better place to present that than on Showtime, where we have a lot of on-air real estate in the wee hours of the morning.” "
Click here to read more.Labels: After Dark, Article, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 4:46:00 PM
Press Release: SHOWTIME GIVES SOME BIG BROTHERLY LOVE
Showtime Greenlights a Second Installment of
Big Brother: After Dark, an exclusive live three hour feed of the first winter edition of the CBS hit reality series BIG BROTHER starting Tuesday, February 12th at 12:00 AM ET/PT on SHO2
LOS ANGELES, CA - (January 8, 2008) - CBS and Showtime will once again partner to bring viewers Big Brother: After Dark, an exclusive, live televised look inside the BIG BROTHER house after the network prime-time cameras have been turned off. Big Brother: After Dark will feature a live television feed from the "Big Brother" house for three hours (12:00-3:00 AM, ET/PT), seven days a week, on the cable network's SHO2 multiplex channel beginning Tuesday, February 12th at 12:00 AM ET/PT. The announcement was made today by Robert Greenblatt, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
"Big Brother: After Dark was a big success for us at bringing an audience to very late night time periods on SHO2. This began as an experiment with our friends at Endemol and CBS, and I'm happy that it worked so well for all of us," said Greenblatt. "I'm amazed at how much curiosity there is about what goes on in the Big Brother house after the lights are out, but what better place to present that than on SHOWTIME where we have a lot of on-air real estate in the wee hours of the morning."
The first winter edition of BIG BROTHER will premiere on CBS Tuesday, February 12th and air every Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET/PT, Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET/PT and Sunday at 8:00 PM ET/PT. The series follows the relationships and conflicts of players who live together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. One by one, the houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end of three months, the last remaining houseguest will receive the grand prize.Labels: After Dark, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 4:43:00 PM
Friday, December 28, 2007
Article: BB May Run Only 6 Weeks
"Big Brother (CBS, Feb. 12): Because the writers' strike rages on, the Eye net has prepared a winter edition of this summer reality staple. Rumor has it that this ninth edition may run just six weeks, instead of the usual three months. Casting is currently under way!"
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:29:00 AM
BB9 Finalists Have Been Chosen!
"BB9 finalists....
Thanks, once again, to everyone who auditioned for BB9! We had a fantastic turn out and the decisions were tough.
This is to inform you that all BB9 finalists have been contacted already. If you did not receive a call remember.... just because you're not right for the mix this season doesn't mean you won't be right for the next season. Don't give up! Thanks for your support of the show!
Robyn
Big Brother - Casting Director"Labels: Big Brother 9, houseguest, MySpace, Robyn Kass
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:19:00 AM
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Article: Paper Trails 'BIG BROTHER' Invites First Arkansan
"December 12, 2007
by Linda Caillouet
ARKANSAS -- Word is Tony Westbrook of Benton will be among the housemates of the next season of CBS's reality show, Big Brother.
The new season - the show's first winter one - is to begin Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Westbrook will be one of 14 people who move into the house (on a Hollywood film stage) and attempt to avoid eviction for the next 80 days.
The goal? To make it to the final two, where the winner receives $500,000 and the runner up lands $50,000.
Back home in Arkansas, Westbrook, who is 33 and a Harmony Grove high school graduate (class of '92) works as a paraprofessional at Birchtree Community assisted-living facility.
Look for the prime-time show to air Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
lcaillouet@arkansasonline.com
SOURCE: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock)"
SourceLabels: Big Brother 9, houseguest, rumor, spoilers
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:01:00 AM
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Article: JTMG Launches New Licensing Program for Big Brother
"DANVILLE, December 17: Joy Tashjian Marketing Group (JTMG) has launched a comprehensive new licensing program for the ninth season of the hit CBS reality series Big Brother.
JTMG is the exclusive licensing and merchandising agency for Endemol USA and its Big Brother series. The agency is gearing up for a variety of games, including board games, card games, computer and video games. JTMG will also roll out a ‘best of’ book series, as well as apparel, stationery, paper products and an extensive array of fan-based merchandise.
The ninth season of Big Brother will premiere on February 12, 2008, in its regular 9 p.m. timeslot, with The Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen to reprise her hosting duties. Big Brother follows the relationships and conflicts of players who live together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. One by one, the houseguests vote each other out of the house. At the end of three months, the last remaining houseguest receives the grand prize of $500,000. The series is executive-produced by Oscar- and Emmy- Award winner Arnold Shapiro, Emmy Award-winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol USA.
“We are delighted to continue our successful collaboration with Joy Tashjian and JTMG as we return Big Brother to CBS for its eagerly-anticipated ninth season,” said Tina Hoover, the director of production for Endemol USA.
Added Tashjian, the president of JTMG: “Big Brother represents big business opportunities for licensees and retailers alike. We are excited to bring the message of this perennially popular reality series to leading licensees across our targeted categories.”
—By Irene Lew"
SourceLabels: Article, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 8:26:00 AM
Monday, December 17, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Article: Truth? Lies? Rumors...
"***Big Brother 9 After Dark is getting axed in favor of a having Sequester house filmed. The sequester house will be filmed by a regular TV crew it will not be a 24Hour live feed. The show will air on ShowTime from midnight to 3 AM on a daily basis.
***In a recent interview with Alison Grodner it was confirmed that there will be no America’s player. “That’s really hard to do twice,” Grodner said. “Anyone coming to be a part of ‘Big Brother’ this year would know about it and we’d hate to have people act differently because they think that the viewers are in control. … That doesn’t mean that it couldn’t return in some other way, but doing exactly what we did again, no.”
***There will be no link between the players.
***Due to last seasons prolific rule breaking Big Brother 9 may institute a 3 Strikes rule, and any contestant who knowingly or unknowingly breaks 3 of the golden rules, is called to the DR and summarily dumped without a word to the other HGs, then replaced by an alternate HG. Strict lights out policy and wake up times. Serious regimentation. Chores. Etc…. Almost to the point where the season would be referred to as Big Brother Boot Camp.
***Go back to the nominees picking someone they want to play them in the POV, as opposed the picking a “blessed by god ping pong ball”. If that person the nominee selected wins the Power of Veto they have to take you off the block.
***Outgoing Head of Household is allowed to play for the following weeks HOH
***Big Brother 10 will start in June and be made up of semi popular movie stars. Rob and Amber Mariano are rumored once again to be casted on Big Brother 10
Chen-bot to return as the Host"
SourceLabels: Allison Grodner, Big Brother 10, Big Brother 9, Julie Chen, rumours, spoilers
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:55:00 AM
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Article: Meet your new 'Brother'
"CBS already has an answer to the writers strike: more Big Brother. The network is cranking up its perennial summer staple for a winter run to help fill the holes left by writerless dramas and sitcoms."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 8:22:00 AM
Article: Are You Ready to Move Into the Big Brother House?
"The bigwigs behind Big Brother, including executive producer Allison Grodner, are holding open casting calls for the show's next season — which will be starting up in mid-February, a lot sooner than its typical summertime slot, thanks to the writers' strike. There are still a few days of open calls left, so if you've always wanted to bare your soul (not to mention the rest of you) on national television and live 24-hour Internet feeds, check out CBS.com. Grodner told us what will get you noticed, why nothing's too outrageous and how some former faves nearly didn't make it on to the show."
Click here to read more.Labels: Allison Grodner, Article, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 8:22:00 AM
Article: Striking Back: Two Networks Revamp Their Prime-Time Schedules
"And CBS announced it will run "Big Brother" three nights a week starting in February. Yes, that's right, the Mensas-in-a-house competition series originally developed as mind-numbing summer fare has been upgraded to ratings-sweeps programming in the teeth of the writers' strike."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 8:19:00 AM
Monday, December 03, 2007
We Have a Date!
The First Ever Winter Edition of "Big Brother" Begins Tuesday, Feb 12, 9:00 PM with Wednesday and Sunday Broadcasts at 8:00 PMLabels: Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 6:21:00 PM
Semi-Finals Began Today
People met with producers today for semi-finals, but seeing open casting calls are still happening there will be more semi-final meetings in the future.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 5:27:00 PM
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Article: Big Brother" Producer Heeding the Call from CBS
"The winter edition, "Big Brother 9," will likely have some season-specific twists. "I think it would be in the show's best interests to make sure a midseason event is different from a summer event," Grodner says. "But the things people like will continue to be a part of it -- the social and psychological dynamic, the soap opera feel of it all." "
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 4:19:00 PM
Friday, November 30, 2007
Article: Picketing "Big Brother" in Houston
"I just got an email about an open call for "Big Brother" tomorrow in Houston. Anyone want to picket? If so, do you have any suggestions on how to make signs?"
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 2:08:00 PM
Article: 'Big Brother' casting coming to Hillsboro
"I wanted to remind anyone who's interested that the "Big Brother" casting call in Hillsboro takes place tomorrow at the Streets of Tanasbourne.
I encourage as many people to try out as are willing. I'd love to see another Oregonian -- or several -- in the house."
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 1:37:00 PM
Looks Like the Strike is Still On
"Among the rumors was the assertion that the AMPTP had a groundbreaking proposal that would make this negotiation a "done deal." In fact, for the first three days of this week, the companies presented in essence their November 4 package with not an iota of movement on any of the issues that matter to writers."
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:50:00 AM
Article: Joey Buttafuoco on 'Big Brother?'
"Joey Buttafuoco was one of about 70 houseguest hopefuls who participated in an open casting call this weekend in Los Angeles for CBS' Big Brother. While waiting in line before his audition, Buttafuoco chatted with BB8 winner Dick Donato (yep, he was there, too). "I support the writers strike because they're entitled to get what they work for," said the 52-year-old, who's appeared in such films as Finding Forrester and Mafia Movie Madness. "I don't believe in crossing the picket line or anything like that because this program isn't going to be happening for quite some time. Am I right?"
Not really. It's CBS' hope to get BB9 up and running by February, if the strike persists through the holidays (things could be looking up, however: both sides agreed to return to the negotiating table on Nov. 26). Buttafuoco says he'd be "an asset" to BB, though he admits his celebrity could work against him in the house. "It has hurt in the past," admits Buttafuoco. "Even just going on a regular audition! Sometimes I get them and sometimes I don't, because my Q rating is too high. But I'm not that character that the media made me out to be. I'm not that guy." "
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call, celebrity
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:43:00 AM
Thursday, November 29, 2007
MySpace: Phone Calls to Semi-Finalists on Friday
"Dear Big Brother Candidate,
Phone Calls will be made by Friday November 30, 2007 to those who have been chosen as our semi finalists. If you do not receive a phone call, or were not able to make the home video and application deadline, please come visit us at one of our open casting calls for your last chance to be cast on this season of Big Brother! Be sure to download our BIG BROTHER application at www.CBS.com and bring with you, filled out, to the open call.
*PLEASE no phone calls or emails. We look forward to seeing you in your city!!!!"
If this IS true, it's likely just a first round of semis - they are STILL doing open casting calls, so you still have a chance to make it.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call, MySpace
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:42:00 AM
Article: Big Brother 9 Application Questionable Questions
"Just for fun I was checking out the Big Brother 9 application form. While I love watching reality TV and Big Brother in particular there is no way you could get me on one of those shows. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to expose their lives like that on national TV. I still found the application itself fascinating. The full application contains over 70 questions. It starts out like any job or college application. You know, name, address, phone number, employer, bra size. Yes, ladies, you need to tell them your bra size. As the application states, “And remember, above all else, you must BE HONEST!” Both men and women have to include their underwear size. Lets see McDonalds or U. of Michigan get away with putting that on their application forms! Now I’m sure their are legitimate reasons for this since at various points during the competition the producers provide the house guests with cloths but you can’t help but wonder if they don’t use this info in other unofficial ways to select house guests.
Here are a few of my other favorite questions from the application form:"
Click here to read more.Labels: application, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:01:00 AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
No BB this Feb? Article: Report: A Strike-ending Deal Is "Already Done"
"Will the strike negotiators be home for Christmas? A "very reliable source" tells Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily blog that there appears to be a deal in place between both sides. "It's already done, basically," says the insider, crediting weeks' worth of back channel note-sharing conducted by Hollywood agents. "I was told not to expect an agreement this week," says Finke, "but my source thought it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas."
In other words, maybe, just maybe, TV viewers won't be handed a big lump of coal as this holiday season — at which time the fresh scripted offerings will really start to dry up — rolls around. "I don't want to raise false hope," Finke adds. "But this source has been very accurate in the past.""
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:58:00 AM
Forum: What changes SHOULD be made to Big Brother 9's format?
"What twist do you want to see? What house changes? What HG changes? What casting changes? What should they do this time around??"
Click here to voice YOUR opinion.Labels: Big Brother 9, forum, twists
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:20:00 AM
Monday, November 26, 2007
Welcome Back BB Fans!
Get ready for the biggest, baddest season yet! We're gearing up a new look and a new format that's going to make this site easier to read than ever. Tack on that these brand new opportunities for you to win swag on the forum:
Makman's Pick'em game (1 grand prize, 4 runners up)
BB9 Fantasy League (1 grand prize, 4 runners up)
Cafe Press Item Design Competition (1 grand prize, 4 runners up)
Poster of the Week (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
LFU of the Week (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
Donator Raffle (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
Lzrman's Caption game (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
Daily BB Trivia with KaysarRocks (11 weekly prizes, 1 grand prize)
And there is NO reason for you to go anywhere else! Start gearing up now for February Big Brother 9 - make sure you've registered for an account and get your post count up now by posting about shows like The Amazing Race 12 and Survivor.Labels: Big Brother 9, Contest, games, raffles, RealityBBQForums.com
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:00:00 PM
Article: Apply for 'Big Brother 9' or win Burt's Bandit
"The closest casting call to Nashville is noon-3 p.m. Saturday in Atlanta at America's Mart, 240 Peachtree St., 1st Floor, Room A. Online applications can be found at www.cbs.com/primetime/big brother8/application. shtml."
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:15:00 AM
Monday, November 19, 2007
Article: 'Big Brother' casting call coming to Hillsboro
"Do you want to be on TV? CBS, with local broadcasting station KOIN-TV (6), will be holding an open casting call for the reality television show "Big Brother" from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Streets of Tanasbourne shopping center.
Producers are looking for "outgoing, intriguing, competitive" people "ready to live inside the Big Brother house with a group of strangers," with multiple cameras recording everything. Contestants on the show, which will be "Big Brother 9," compete against other houseguests to win half a million dollars.
Casting calls are being held nationwide this fall.
Streets of Tanasbourne is at 19350 N.W. Emma Way, Hillsboro."
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:17:00 PM
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Article: Big Brother Audition Draws Characters
"People from all over came to the News19 studio Saturday morning to show off their personalities and audition for the reality CBS t.v. show, "Big Brother."
The line began forming outside before 8:30 a.m. The first person in line was Victoria Pratt, of Columbia. Pratt said it's been her dream to be on "Big Brother" since the very first season. Pratt says, "I'm gonna be on 'Big Brother.' I'm gonna walk in that house and shake it up."
People from a wide variety of backgrounds auditioned for the 9th season of the show. Some of the people were teachers, college students, funeral directions and even a former Miss Gay American."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 1:09:00 PM
Article: "Big Brother" Casting Call
"CBS is planning a nationwide casting for "Big Brother 9" at locations all around the country between Saturday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 8.
Applications are now being accepted online at CBS.com for the ninth installment of the reality series, which will be broadcast next year.
Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen will return as the show's host. "
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 1:08:00 PM
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Article: For 'Big Brother,' the winter of new content
"The writers' strike has CBS ramping up for a new season of "Big Brother."
Indeed, the network will be casting for new players here Sunday in anticipation of getting a winter edition of the summer show rolling early next year, should the strike continue. "
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:15:00 AM
Friday, November 16, 2007
Article: Big Brother 9 won’t have America’s Player but “will be different from any other” season
"However, she says viewers should expect something different. “We really want it to stand out. We want it to be special, because we’ve never done something like this before. I promise you it will be different from any other ‘Big Brother’ you’ve ever seen.” Hey, maybe you could not manipulate the outcome to fit your narrative?"
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:27:00 AM
Article: 'Big Brother 9': The Hunt Is On
"While not confirming those pesky rumors that a new season of "Big Brother" could start as soon as February, CBS has opened up casting for the reality favorite.
CBS announced Thursday (Nov. 15) that "Big Brother 9" will have organized casting calls in 17 cities (some very close to each other) between Saturday, Nov. 17 (in Los Angeles and Columbia, South Carolina) and Saturday, Dec. 8."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, Casting Call, February 12th 2007 premiere
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:26:00 AM
Article: For 'Big Brother,' the winter of new content
"The writers' strike has CBS ramping up for a new season of "Big Brother."
Indeed, the network will be casting for new players here Sunday in anticipation of getting a winter edition of the summer show rolling early next year, should the strike continue.
"We have been told by CBS to get ready for anything, so there's nothing that is certain at this point," "Big Brother" executive producer Allison Grodner told the Daily News yesterday. "It is a wait-and-see. We are preparing for anything." "
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:20:00 AM
Thursday, November 15, 2007
THE NINTH INSTALLMENT, HOSTED BY JULIE CHEN, TO BE BROADCAST IN 2008 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
Emmy Award Winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan Return as Executive Producers
CBS has announced that nationwide casting for BIG BROTHER 9 will take place at locations around the country between Saturday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 8 (see below for locations). In addition, applications are now being accepted online at CBS.com for the ninth installment of the reality series which will be broadcast in 2008 on dates to be announced. Julie Chen will return as host for Big Brother 9 and the series will once again be executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol U.S.A.
BIG BROTHER 9 will follow a group of strangers living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One by one, the houseguests will vote each other out of the house until at the end of three months, the last remaining houseguest will win the grand prize.
BIG BROTHER 9 CASTING CALL - Dates/Cities/Locations and Local Times:
Nov. 17 Los Angeles - Exclusive Casting Studios, 7700 Sunset Blvd. (12 Noon-3 PM)
Nov. 17 Columbia, S.C. - WLTX-TV, 6027 Garners Ferry Road (10 AM-2 PM)
Nov. 18 New York - NY Castings, 243 West 30th Street, 3rd. Floor (12 Noon-8 PM)
Nov. 23 Houston - Meridien, 1503 Chartres St. (7PM-10PM)
Dec. 1 Houston - Moes Grill & Bar, 5000 Katy Mills Circle (2PM-5PM)
Dec. 1 Schaumburg, IL- Woodfield Mall, "Cool Waves" Nordstrom lower level (12PM-3PM)
Dec. 1 Atlanta -America's Mart, 240 Peachtree Street 1st Fl. Rm. A (12 PM-3 PM)
Dec. 1 Brooklyn, NY - Duff's Brooklyn, N. 3rd Street & Kent Avenue (7 PM-10 PM)
Dec. 1 Charlotte, N.C. - Cans, 500 West 5th Street (12 PM-3 PM)
Dec. 1 Chicago - Ontourage, 157 W. Ontario Street (10 PM-12:00 AM)
Dec. 1 Hillsboro, Ore. - The Streets of Tanasbourne 19350 NW Emma Way, (12 PM-3 PM)
Dec. 1 Kansas City, MO -Screenlands Crossroads Theater, 1656 Washington St. (1 PM-4 PM)
Dec. 7 Columbus, Ohio - Spice Bar, 491 N. Park Street (10 PM-12:00 AM)
Dec. 7 Scottsdale, Ariz. - Suede Lounge, 7333 E. Indian Plaza (12 PM-3 PM)
Dec. 8 Boston - Felt, 533 Washington Street 3rd & 4th Floor (12:00 Noon -3 PM)
Dec. 8 Broomfield, Colo. - FlatIron Crossing, 1 West FlatIron Crossing Drive In the Dillard's Court (10 AM-1 PM)
Dec. 8 Columbus, Ohio - Park Street Patio, 533 Park Street (2 PM - 5 PM)
Dec. 8 Tampa, Fla. - The Dubliner Irish Pub, 2307 W. Azeele Street (12 PM- 3PM)
The BIG BROTHER 9 application and instructions can be found exclusively on the CBS website, http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother8/application.shtml.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:23:00 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Article: CBS holding 15 Big Brother 9 casting calls over the next three weeks
"With Big Brother 9 set to debut in the early part of 2009, CBS is launching a series of 15 open casting calls for cast members.
The casting notices specifically mention the ninth season, and thus the possiblity that the show could feature celebrities seems to be less likely now—unless the house will be stocked with both real people and whatever D-list celebrities would subject themselves to the expereince."
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call, February 12th 2007 premiere
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 9:55:00 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
BB Application Revised
"BIG BROTHER 9
APPLICATION
At this point there is no absolute application deadline. However, Producers reserve the right to stop accepting applications without notice so Producers highly encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible. Semi-finalist interviews will be determined by Producers at their sole discretion."
With this statement, an early Big Brother is very likely to begin in February.
In a Time Magazine article this month, CEO Les Moonves stated in response to the writers strike, "We are fully prepared to offer alternative-programming options"
SourceLabels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:27:00 AM
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Article: Fox won't mess with good thing
"As for other scheduling that may be affected or necessitated by a prolonged strike, CBS could spruce up its lineup by airing a special in-season "Big Brother," perhaps Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 10."
Click here to read more.Labels: Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:13:00 AM
BB Open Casting Call - LA
Big Brother Open Casting Call
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? If you can answer yes to these questions, you just might qualify as a contestant on BIG BROTHER.
OPEN CASTING CALL
Saturday 11/17/07
12noon – 3pm
Exclusive Castingstudions
7700 Sunset Blvd
Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90046
To apply, go to cbs.com. Access to the Big Brother application can be found on the lower left side of the CBS home page.
From http://cbs2.com/entertainment/local_story_311215438.htmlLabels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:56:00 AM
BB Open Casting Calls - Full List
BIG BROTHER 9 OPEN CASTING CALLS
Find a location near you and come by!
(CBS AFFILIATE ) WLTX Studios
6027 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC
Saturday, November 17th
10am to 2pm
EXCLUSIVE CASTING STUDIOS
7700 Sunset Blvd
Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Saturday November 17th
12-3pm
NY Castings
243 W. 30th St., 3rd Floor
(Between 7th and 8th Ave)
Sunday, November 18th
12:00pm - 8:00pm
ONTOURAGE
157 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Saturday Dec 1st
10pm -12am
DUFF'S BROOKLYN
N. 3rd St. & Kent Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
www.duffsbrooklyn.com
Saturday, December 1st
7:00pm - 10:00pm
SCREENLAND CROSSROADS THEATER
1656 Washington St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Saturday December 1st
From 1PM to 4PM
CANS
500 W. 5th St.
Charlotte, NC. 28202
Saturday December 1st
12PM to 3PM
THE STREETS OF TANASBOURNE
19350 NW Emma Way
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Saturday December 1st
12PM to 3PM
AMERICAS MART
1st Floor Meeting Room A
240 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA. 30303
Saturday, December 1st
12PM to 3PM
SPICE Bar
491 N. Park St.
Columbus, OH 43215
www.spicebar.net
Friday December 7th
10pm-12am
SUEDE LOUNGE
7333 E. Indian Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Friday December 7th
12PM to 3PM
FELT
533 Washington St. (3rd & 4th Floor)
Boston, MA 02111
www.feltclubboston.com
Saturday, December 8th
12:00pm - 3:00pm
FlatIron Crossing
1 West FlatIron Crossing Dr.
Broomfield, CO 80021
In the Dillard's Court
Saturday December 8th
10AM to 1PM
PARK STREET PATIO
533 Park St.
Columbus, OH
Saturday, December 8th.
2PM to 5PM
THE DUBLINER IRISH PUB
2307 W. Azeele St.
Tampa, FL. 33609
www.thedublineririshpub.com
Saturday December 8th
12PM to 3PM
From http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother8/bb9_casting.htmlLabels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:52:00 AM
BB Open Casting Call - Portland (Hillsboro)
Your Chance To Be On "Big Brother"
PORTLAND - CBS's show Big Brother is gearing up for another season of fun.
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 a half million dollars against other participants as aggressive and ambitious as you are?
If you can answer yes to these questions, you just might qualify as a contestant on Big Brother.
KOIN News 6 and CBS are conducting an open casting call Saturday, December 1, 12 noon - 3 p.m.
The Streets of Tanasbourne
19350 NW Emma Way
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Come down and take your shot at "Big Brother" stardom!
From http://www.koin.com/Global/story.asp?S=7338838Labels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:52:00 AM
BB Open Casting Call - Chicago
The BIG BROTHER Show Casting Call is coming to Ontourage!
Interview for the show and meet James from Season 6!
NOW CASTING IN CHICAGO!
CBS’s Big Brother show is gearing up for another season of fun!
CBS LogoDAY: Saturday, December 1st
TIME: 10:00PM - Midnight
VENUE: Ontourage Nightclub
ADDRESS: 157 W Ontario in Chicago
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? If you can answer yes to these questions, you just might qualify as a contestant on BIG BROTHER.
MIXMASTER THROWDOWN, Chicago’s Most Successful Nightlife Promotions Group, will be sponsoring an Open Casting Call for the new season of Big Brother at Ontourage!
This event will be HUGE, so arrive early! CBS is sending their show casting staff out to Ontourage on Saturday, December 1st to find the next participants on the next season of Big Brother… and you are invited! This open casting call puts you in front of the staff to convince them why you should be on the show as the nation watches you compete for the huge cash prize.
MEET JAMES FROM BIG BROTHER SEASON 6 & ALL STARS… This previous cast member will be on-site for a meet and greet, and to watch the casting call interviews. If you’ve ever wanted to meet a Big Brother star, here’s your chance!
Casting interviews will begin at 10pm, and will continue until midnight…. but be sure to get there early! Ontourage is located at 157 W Ontario in Chicago. You must be 21 to enter, and proper club attire is required.
If you have any questions about the venue, please contact Erik White with Mixmaster Throwdown at erik@mmtd.com. Otherwise, if you have questions about the casting call or the process, please email Sandra at BigBrother@SandraDeeCasting.com.
From http://www.mixmasterthrowdown.com/big-brother-casting-callLabels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:52:00 AM
Friday, November 09, 2007
BB9 will air in February
"In a conversation today with Robyn Kass of Kassting Inc the primary casting agency for Big Brother, it was confirmed that Big Brother will commence in February.
They are very busy at casting the show as I write this and Robyn asked me to pass on the word to get your applications in or contact her at her website, http://kasstinginc.com/ .
I asked Robyn during our conversation if the Big Brother rumors were speculation or was there a basis in fact? Robyn replied "We are casting with the thought in mind that the house guests would move into the house during the first week of February.
I can not quote on the following, but my feelings are it will be a normal Big Brother, not a Celebrity Big Brother and it is a strong possiblility that the summer Big Brother will also take place" - Reality TV GrapevineLabels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call, February 12th 2007 premiere
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 2:50:00 PM
MySpace: Robin Kass: Yep, the rumors are TRUE! We're coming back a little earlier this year..... apply now!
"BIG BROTHER IS BACK!
Yep, the rumors are TRUE! We're coming back a little earlier this year..... apply now!
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother8/application.shtml
Good luck!
Robyn"
SourceLabels: Big Brother 9, Casting Call, February 12th 2007 premiere, Robyn Kass, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:17:00 AM
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Article: Sooner Than Later
"My summer guilty pleasure could be back as soon as this January. Variety reports that CBS is quietly putting together a new season of "Big Brother" due to the writer's strike. Nobody knows how long the strike could go on for. It could go on months and networks are looking to reality shows to fill the gap."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 12:48:00 PM
Article: Reports: Strike May Rush 'Big Brother'
"Are Julie Chen and her band of summer shut-ins ready for primetime in the regular TV season?
According to Variety and Entertainment Weekly, CBS has already begun casting on the sly for a new season of "Big Brother," which could be rushed to the air as soon as February."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:23:00 AM
Article: Strikers Gimmie More, Gimmie, Gimmie, More
"CBS announced it could bring back its reality staple, Big Brother for it’s ninth series as early as January or February, however; reports are unclear if this is going to be a celebrity verison or if it will feature ‘ordinary’ citizens like it has every season. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that a CBS insider is quoted as saying that the production team over at the Big Brother lot in Studio City is quietly staffing for it’s next installment.
Earlier this year Paris Hilton was reported as expressing interest in appearing on the popular British version of Celebrity Big Brother which has featured such American’s as Jermaine Jackson and Tracy Bingham. However; when Channel 4 axed the popular series from their winter line up due to backlash from last seasons show, Paris was left by the wayside after she reportedly said she’d due the series if they “could afford” her.
My only concern is that an American celebrity version of the show would end up being more like The Surreal Life than Big Brother. If they do choose to do a celebrity version they better stick to the rules and treat the celebrities no more or less differently than they would any one else."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:22:00 AM
Article: Writers' strike has networks adding, subtracting
"CBS is gearing up for its first in-season cycle of Big Brother, which would start in February or March, three times a week. The network also ordered a 13th cycle of The Amazing Race, which had planned only one contest this season."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:22:00 AM
Article: Ratcheting up the threat
"As if the report that CBS is planning to counter the writers strike by bringing "Big Brother" back early weren't depressing enough, now Variety suggests the ant farm might be populated by celebrities this time around.
Says the trade paper: "A long strike might work in favor of such a plan, since some celebs normally busy working on sitcoms and dramas might have some time on their hands."
Anyone looking for a used TV?"
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:17:00 AM
Article: Report: CBS preparing early 2008 'Big Brother' edition due to strike
"CBS is reportedly preparing to bring Big Brother back as early as February due to the recent Writers Guild of America strike. "
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 11:16:00 AM
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Article: Writers' Strike Shuts Down Sitcoms
"CBS has reportedly begun casting for the upcoming season of Big Brother, which usually airs during the summer months, but may be back on the air as soon as February, Variety reports.
Other reality staples such as Survivor, The Amazing Race and American Idol should also be unaffected by the walkouts. "
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:27:00 AM
Article: CBS' plan B is 'Big Brother' due to strike
""Big Brother" is usually a summer show, but Variety reports it has started staffing up for an in-season run that could be on the air as soon as February, people familiar with the situation said.
In anticipation of a strike, CBS quietly began casting for the next edition of the show a few weeks ago."
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:27:00 AM
Article: Oh Brother! CBS Has Big Plan To Fight The Strike
"CBS has found a way to soldier on as the WGA hits the streets during the writers strike. It seems that the Eye Network realized that one of their bigger shows during the dog days of summer is a thrice-weekly reality show that requires no writers and they already have the set built. Don’t look now, but Big Brother is coming back sooner than planned!
According to Variety, the network has been already casting for the peeping-Tom show for a few weeks now. If the strike lingers into the new year, the accelerated Big Brother could be ready to hit the air as soon as February. And since the show is launching in the middle of February sweeps, the producers are preparing a twist to their fighting-strangers formula. "
Click here to read more.Labels: Article, Big Brother 9, February 12th 2007 premiere, writer's strike
posted by spamgirl
Posted at 10:02:00 AM
