Changes are coming!

I agree with Reidb1700. I didn't like the clock when it was instituted; I've gotten used to it now, but it still frustrates me sometimes. I wouldn't mind if they dumped the clock. However, with the changes that occured in Season 7, our format became unique. Millionaire was almost like our own show. We weren't just another country copying the UK format. We introduced quite a few game play elements that no other country's version has had. I think we should be proud of that.

As for the music, I don't think it should be changed for Season 9. The new remixed theme that debuted in Season 7 is a fantastic variation on the same theme we've heard for years. Whoever is in charge of the music did an excellent job. I wouldn't want the U.S. version to switch to the UK theme music. I think that the UK did a bad job remixing their theme. It sounds like dance music, honestly.

I can't wait to hear about the new changes. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

Well then, as far as I'm concerned there's nothing more we can do about the money tree spread. It's a done deal! We might as well embrace it!! In fact - I never thought I'd say this - I'm all for the new changes!!

So far, I've approved of the numerous changes that Millionaire has made over its long history. These new altercations, though...no, I'm not going for them.

The only thing I like is the "shorter money tree." It'll probably be the 12-question style that Britain uses. This would be a really good move for the U.S. version, seeing that it only runs at half-hour intervals. More contestants can play in a shorter time period, and if it imitates Britain, it almost guarantees a contestant $1,000.

I've been reading posts here that the clock may be removed. I would really hate to see it go, for two reasons. One, as joacen said, the clock makes the U.S. version unique. It adds an exciting element to the game that other versions have no or very little of: EXCITEMENT. Timed game-shows, I think, are generally more exciting than their counterparts.

Secondly, the timer moves things right along. Back in older versions of the show, contestants could take as long as they wanted. In a certain Youtube video, Regis commented that one potential millionaire spent over 50 minutes on one question. The show edited most of it out, of course, but still. Going back to the half-hour arguement, we don't have time to wait 3 or 4 minutes for a single answer.

Finally, the lifelines. I have no idea what the new life-line could be. I'm upset that Millionaire has dumped the classics like 50:50 and Phone A Friend, so my view here is going to be biased. Still, I strongly oppose replacing life-lines. God knows how I'll react if this lifeline modifies Ask the Audience.

I'm done ranting for the day. Time to go do those "breathe in, breathe out" exercises.

-plane852

PROMO VIDEO RELEASED:

Go to Millionaire's Official Facebook Page and "Like" Millionaire and then watch the video! It's a little promo..but I'm sure there's more to come!

I know all about the new season. I hope that the new lifeline or lifelines that are going to be used. I really don't know about the 12-question format they are going to adapt about from the UK version. I just was used to the 15 question format but it would be a good chance someone won Millionaire since 2009. Anyways, I think the new season would be an overall success.

Do you care to enlighten us?

Maybe the $500,000 question will be in silver!