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Post by matteymania on Jun 27, 2006 21:02:54 GMT -5
Chris Tarrant, the current and longtime host of the UK's millionaire has made a 100 pound bid (approx $127 million) on the rights to Millionaire. The full story can be seen here: buzzerblog.blogspot.com/2006/06/uk-who-wants-to-be-millionaire-host.htmlI personaly hope he wins the bidding war! That way, Millionaire will be in the hands of a trusting person who cares for the game instead of a large executive company. |
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Post by potxolo2 on Jun 28, 2006 15:19:40 GMT -5
Mmmnn.... Endemol vs. Tarrant...
Go Chris, Go!!
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Post by RegisFan on Jun 30, 2006 15:10:14 GMT -5
Hmm... I like Endemol and Tarrant so whichever way it goes, I'm fine with it. Tarrant would be very good for the franchise, but Endemol might be able to do more with it.
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Post by gameshowguy2000 on Jun 30, 2006 18:34:42 GMT -5
"Here's a check for $127 million. BUT WE DON'T WANT TO GIVE YOU THAT!"
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Post by potxolo2 on Jul 1, 2006 13:02:19 GMT -5
"Here's a check for $127 million. BUT WE DON'T WANT TO GIVE YOU THAT!" Ok, THAT was great. LOL |
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Post by potxolo2 on Jul 20, 2006 6:15:48 GMT -5
Dutch Company Bids on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Rights
With UK host Chris Tarrant already bidding on the rights to arguably the most popular show in the world, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", a second contender has come into public attention. The Dutch company 2 Way Traffic has placed a bid, making three companies publically in the running: 2 Way Traffic, Chris Tarrant's company, and "Deal or No Deal" production company Endemol.
Source: Scotsman Business
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Post by matteymania on Jul 20, 2006 9:40:25 GMT -5
Wow, let the bidding war begin! I still would like Chris Tarrant and his company to win the bidding battle, but at least three competitors shows that there is interest for the game!
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Post by RegisFan on Jul 28, 2006 10:56:20 GMT -5
Yes. I wonder if the company that actually wins the rights will DO anything with the show. I mean, I hope it doesn't get bought and then nothing is done with it, especially in the U.S. Maybe another network will pick up the new version.
Also, whoever buys the rights in the U.S. had better put Regis back on. I wonder if Endemol buys Millionaire, if it will be on NBC in a block with Deal or No Deal...
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) I guess the next on will be Poland then...
