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99bb · 02-20-2003, 05:39 AM

the show sounds fantastic

A woman who was forced to watch her two companions being "killed" by an alien is suing the makers of a US reality TV show that staged the incident.
In what is perhaps the clearest sign yet that reality TV has taken a step too far, the producers have been accused of invasion of privacy, assault and false imprisonment in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles.

Due to air on the US Sci-Fi Channel in April, Scare Tactics was presented by former Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty.

The item at the centre of the legal action started when teacher Kara Blanc was told she had been invited to a Hollywood party.

The show's makers arranged for the car taking her to the event to break down on a remote stretch of desert highway.

Her two companions, who were part of the Scare Tactics conspiracy, were then seen to be "killed" by a costumed alien.

A terrified Ms Blanc was filmed by secret cameras as she fled into a "dark, desert canyon area" pursued by the "alien".

Other episodes in the series feature campers duped into believing they are being attacked by the giant ape known as Big Foot and government agents chasing hapless participants when they apparently drive into US military base Area 51.

Ms Blanc is seeking to prevent the show from being aired and claims the experience has caused her to be admitted to hospital on several occasions.

The lawsuit is also seeking to prevent the producers from engaging in "the unfair, unlawful and fraudulent business practice of surreptitiously recording the traumatised reactions of any other persons in the future".

DarkJedi · 02-20-2003, 05:45 AM

hahahahahahah

sounds cool - never seen it though. all i get is Curtis Court and some coppers show. got to watch it more often.

McVisa · 02-20-2003, 05:51 AM

maybe a publicity stunt?

Danny_C · 02-20-2003, 05:55 AM

That's mean... can't say it's not funny, but it's mean.

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newbiewebmistress · 02-20-2003, 07:51 AM

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Ms Blanc is seeking to prevent the show from being aired and claims the experience has caused her to be admitted to hospital on several occasions.

Crap! I've been waiting for that show coming in March. If she is worried that people will see her screaming like a wuss, then she should request that they do not air that episode. But she wants to mess it up for everyone? They have already invested the time and money into it and all the advertising has gotten viewers waiting for it, and now SHE wants to ruin that. She should

fuck off. She's okay now, so that's what matters. If she wanted to sue, okay no problem, but trying to prevent us from watching it, is just selfish.

Slick · 02-20-2003, 08:14 AM

I hope that we get to see that show, it sounds like it'd be hilarious.

Wizzo · 02-20-2003, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by 99bb
Scare Tactics was presented by former Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty.

That does sound scary....

kmanrox · 02-20-2003, 08:25 AM

from the sounds of it, they went way over the line... who would be stupid enough to think that faking the death of people would not draw a lawsuit?

it's like one of those lines just dont cross... ie. you'd never tell your friend that his mom was dead in an accident... you just dont joke about stuff like that... imo

02-20-2003, 05:39 AM	#1
99bb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 178	Reality TV show sued !! the show sounds fantastic A woman who was forced to watch her two companions being "killed" by an alien is suing the makers of a US reality TV show that staged the incident. In what is perhaps the clearest sign yet that reality TV has taken a step too far, the producers have been accused of invasion of privacy, assault and false imprisonment in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles. Due to air on the US Sci-Fi Channel in April, Scare Tactics was presented by former Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty. The item at the centre of the legal action started when teacher Kara Blanc was told she had been invited to a Hollywood party. The show's makers arranged for the car taking her to the event to break down on a remote stretch of desert highway. Her two companions, who were part of the Scare Tactics conspiracy, were then seen to be "killed" by a costumed alien. A terrified Ms Blanc was filmed by secret cameras as she fled into a "dark, desert canyon area" pursued by the "alien". Other episodes in the series feature campers duped into believing they are being attacked by the giant ape known as Big Foot and government agents chasing hapless participants when they apparently drive into US military base Area 51. Ms Blanc is seeking to prevent the show from being aired and claims the experience has caused her to be admitted to hospital on several occasions. The lawsuit is also seeking to prevent the producers from engaging in "the unfair, unlawful and fraudulent business practice of surreptitiously recording the traumatised reactions of any other persons in the future". __________________ Broadband Movie Site

02-20-2003, 08:25 AM	#9
kmanrox aka K-Man Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Gutter Posts: 29,292	from the sounds of it, they went way over the line... who would be stupid enough to think that faking the death of people would not draw a lawsuit? it's like one of those lines just dont cross... ie. you'd never tell your friend that his mom was dead in an accident... you just dont joke about stuff like that... imo __________________ Crypto HODLr Crypto mining Angel investor

02-20-2003, 05:45 AM	#2
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	hahahahahahah sounds cool - never seen it though. all i get is Curtis Court and some coppers show. got to watch it more often.

02-20-2003, 05:51 AM	#3
McVisa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 38	maybe a publicity stunt?

02-20-2003, 05:55 AM	#4
Danny_C Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,160	That's mean... can't say it's not funny, but it's mean.

02-20-2003, 07:41 AM	#5
NickB. Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,855	Hi Jamie, First of all nice affiliate site Add me to your icq dude 122879984 let's chat

02-20-2003, 08:14 AM	#7
Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	I hope that we get to see that show, it sounds like it'd be hilarious.