A few observations...
Kind of an odd way to break news - the "Producer" doesn't know a Press Release is going out.
From what I learned, there have already been auditions in five other cities (including New York, LA and Philidelphia), but there was no mention of KB prior to today's release that I could find.
The other info I have come across so far indicated that the Producers are Gil Ripley and Dave Roberts, so I tried to see what previous experience these two gentlemen had in producing reality TV shows (or any shows that actually made it to network broadcast).
They have a link to a radio interview that they did about a month ago that indicates they actually have not had a single show picked up by a U.S. Network or Cable (they also have zero experience producing reality shows, and damn it, they didn't mention KB once).
Here's a link to the interview...interesting stuff:
Ultimate Ultimate Challenge MP3 Interview (18Mb)
...and now a few questions:
So when exactly did you actually get involved with Ultimate, KB?
Did you recently buy into it, or are you providing PR hype in exchange for a share down the road if the show makes it?
If you bought into it, then you have some big cajones, because unless you beat some rather astronomical odds, the chances are good that you can kiss that investment goodbye.
Every reality show that is on the air that I am aware of was produced by a company with a track record and major financial backing.
So far I am seeing nothing but a pitch. Aside from the Host (George Gray, who has never had a TV show last beyond one season), I am not seeing anyone with experience in creating a reality TV show.
Since the networks have already completed their Fall Schedules, and the Pilot has not even been shot yet, I'm guessing that Donald Trump and the folks at Survivor and Fear Factor can breathe a sigh of relief that they won't be bumped by the Ultimate Ultimate Challenge anytime soon.
I'm not saying that the show can't or won't make it, because it would be cool to have a fellow GFY'er make it big on the little screen.
Also, I'm not disssing you KB, just making some observations and trying to cut through the hype by asking a few questions.
All of that aside, e-mail me about how to hook up with you this weekend for drinks or something since you will be in my neighborhood:
webmaster (AT) asiandivagirls (dot) com
Good luck, and if you need some Asian eye candy for your show, let me know.
ADG Webmaster