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Film idol with Steven Spielberg
A new reality TV show will offer contestants the chance to win a development deal at DreamWorks.
Apr 7 2006
Is Steven Spielberg the new Simon Cowell? A new show could see the most successful director in history soon becoming a star of reality TV.
'On the Lot', which Spielberg is producing with reality TV guru Mark Burnett, will pit 16 wannabe film-makers against each other to win a development deal at DreamWorks.
The contestants will be split into four teams who then have to produce a short film in a different genre each week.
In the style of 'Pop Idol', a panel of judges will then critique the shorts before viewers vote for their favourite.
'All through my career I've done what I can to discover new talent and give them a start,' said Spielberg. 'This opportunity… allows all of us to reach out directly to open a much wider door.'
'On the Lot' is set to screen early next year in the States, and will be an international competition allowing film-makers from all over the world to compete.
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- Paul Werner said...
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When will the applications be available?
Thanks. Posted on Feb 14 2007 03:11 - Report as inappropriate
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- Zach said...
- Yes... Everything... When? Where? How? I NEED AN APPLICATION... When and where do I get one? Are they here yet? Posted on Feb 08 2007 02:07
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- Bambi said...
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Take a Peek
PittsburghPixels.com Posted on Jan 26 2007 11:33 - Report as inappropriate
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- Spencer Allred said...
- How old do you have to be to enter? I am really interested Posted on Jan 26 2007 02:40
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- jayson said...
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INT-BEDROOM-NIGHT
A man sits at his computer desk. he looks as though he is anxious. he turns to the camera...
JAYSON
When does this start?
JAYSON shakes his fist.
JAYSON
What is the TOMB?! damn you! Posted on Jan 19 2007 03:45 - Report as inappropriate
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- gloria said...
- I'm really interested in an application. How long before this gets started.??? Posted on Apr 18 2006 13:15
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- Chris said...
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Hi John,
The producers aren't accepting applications yet, but will put something up on The TOMB when that changes. Posted on Apr 10 2006 10:09 - Report as inappropriate
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- john l said...
- Does any one know how to get in the competition? JL Posted on Apr 08 2006 17:40
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