an expensive business

[odm]

this is where all the money goes guys...its a BIG plughole


'Big Brother' rights set for sharp rise
Saturday, October 28 2006, 08:57 UTC - by Ben Rawson-Jones


Endemol are reportedly increasing the asking price for the ninth series of Big Brother by £30 million.

The Sun claims that ITV are keen to bid for rights to screen the popular reality show after Channel 4's current deal ends next summer along with the eight series. The price is set to be raised to £70 million from its current £40 million, which includes the rights to spin-off shows like Celebrity Big Brother and Big Brother's Little Brother.

Channel 4 recently suffered the loss of popular series Lost to Sky One but has secured a deal for the next series of Desperate Housewives.

[odm]

Heres some news from AUSTRALIAN BIG BROTHER.

Ten green-lights seventh 'Big Brother'
Wednesday, October 25 2006, 22:37 UTC - by James Welsh

Big Brother will be returning to Australian screens in 2007, Network Ten and Endemol Southern Star have confirmed.

Ten is expected to broaden its appeal out from its traditional 16-39 target demographic next year, and the channel's premier reality show will be adjusted to take Ten's expected new target demo, adults 18-49, into account. "Uncut" elements and "Adults Only" episodes will not be featuring in the show's 2007 run; instead, Ten is emphasising the programme's ability to draw audiences in a variety of demographics.

"Big Brother is an enormous, enduring franchise; no other program delivers the volume of television for and ratings share among viewers under-40," explained Ten chief executive Grant Blackley. "We are delighted to confirm Big Brother will be back in 2007."

The network also noted in its 2007 launch announcement that regular episodes of the show's 2006 run won their timeslots in the adults 16-54 demographic.

[Admin]

Money grabbing swines i wont be bidding on it, thats for sure.

[kowalski]

Let it die, I hope they give Davina the boot too.