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Brent88 · 11-06-2007, 05:41 PM

CBS leans on 'Brother' during strike
Reality show staffing up for early launch
By JOSEF ADALIAN

CBS may rely on its "Big Brother" as a strike contingency.

Skein, usually a summer staple, 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. Indeed, in anticipation of a strike, Eye quietly began casting for the next edition of the show a few weeks ago.

Exec producer Allison Grodner is also said to be working on a new creative twist for the Julie Chen-hosted skein, in which a group of strangers lives together in a house for three months.

There's been buzz that the next edition of "Big Brother" might actually use celebrities as opposed to civilians. 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.

Possibility of an early "Big Brother" popped up on Tuesday's edition of the Eye's "Early Show." Anchor Hanna Storm joked that the show might be back sooner than the summer, prompting a roll of the eyes from Chen. Chen then expressed her hope that the strike is settled soon.

"Big Brother" would be a perfect strike weapon for CBS since it airs three times a week, filling three key hours of primetime.

Eye execs declined comment.

Endemol USA and Allison Grodner Prods. produce "Big Brother."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-06-2007, 08:17 PM

will this be for season 9

HuntingtonM15 · 12-04-2007, 12:19 AM

It's official. BB9 will premiere Feb. 12th.

Brent88 · 12-05-2007, 06:06 PM

Yep!

Tuesdays at 9, and Wednesdays and Sundays at 8.

Looks like it will be a regular cast and NOT celebrities or all-stars, since CBS has been doing casting calls for a couple of weeks now.

Corolla · 12-05-2007, 09:03 PM

Awesome news.

11-06-2007, 05:41 PM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,180	Big Brother staffing for possible spring edition due to strike CBS leans on 'Brother' during strike Reality show staffing up for early launch By JOSEF ADALIAN CBS may rely on its "Big Brother" as a strike contingency. Skein, usually a summer staple, 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. Indeed, in anticipation of a strike, Eye quietly began casting for the next edition of the show a few weeks ago. Exec producer Allison Grodner is also said to be working on a new creative twist for the Julie Chen-hosted skein, in which a group of strangers lives together in a house for three months. There's been buzz that the next edition of "Big Brother" might actually use celebrities as opposed to civilians. 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. Possibility of an early "Big Brother" popped up on Tuesday's edition of the Eye's "Early Show." Anchor Hanna Storm joked that the show might be back sooner than the summer, prompting a roll of the eyes from Chen. Chen then expressed her hope that the strike is settled soon. "Big Brother" would be a perfect strike weapon for CBS since it airs three times a week, filling three key hours of primetime. Eye execs declined comment. Endemol USA and Allison Grodner Prods. produce "Big Brother." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1
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11-06-2007, 08:17 PM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	will this be for season 9
	__________________ Who Dat

12-04-2007, 12:19 AM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,059	It's official. BB9 will premiere Feb. 12th.

12-05-2007, 06:06 PM	#4
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,180	Yep! Tuesdays at 9, and Wednesdays and Sundays at 8. Looks like it will be a regular cast and NOT celebrities or all-stars, since CBS has been doing casting calls for a couple of weeks now.

12-05-2007, 09:03 PM	#5
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	Awesome news.