Author Topic: Survivor: Philippines (Read 15935 times)

jekoy · « **Reply #60 on:** Sep 15, 2008 at 11:01 PM »

even paolo's hosting is not at par with jeff. hope mag-improve in the coming episodes.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #61 on:** Sep 15, 2008 at 11:06 PM »

That was an incredibly boring 63 minutes! And can you imagine... the entire show takes 39 days - usually that means 3-day cycles of Immunity, Reward, Tribal Council. They're going to stretch those three days to fit 5 days - Monday to Friday!

The editing was really a big problem. If they had shown the entire challenge in 5-7 minutes like the US version does, it could've been exciting. The excessive narration also kills it. I noticed that's the main difference between US and foreign franchises of reality shows - there's almost no voice-over narration in the US, but in other countries, there is a lot of narration. Like Toni's constant voice-overs on PBB. And like all the narration on the UK's The Apprentice and UK/Aussie versions of The Mole.

I still can't get over the fact that Paolo Bediones raided Jeff Probst's wardrobe.

allanmandy · « **Reply #62 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 12:08 AM »

I actually wished that they all drowned when they jumped off the boat. My gulay! That was the slowest, most boring contestant intro I have ever seen! I think that swimming "challenge" alone spanned three commercial breaks. What's worse, the commercials are even longer than the show itself!

What is up with the Yaya's interview get-up? I'm sorry, but her pony-tailed, tank-topped get-up really freaked me out!

Is it just me, or were the men too good-looking or macho? At least with the women, there's more variety, but the men... Three-quarters of them looked like models! And dividing them gender-wise, that can't be fair! How can the women possibly compete (physically) with those muscular men? Boo! But in fairness to the Labandera, she was second to reach the beach, so there's some hope for them.

As for Paolo, I thought he wanted to show a side of him that rarely smiles? Then why does it look like he's still hosting Extra Challenge or Tok Tok Tok?

Aaaahhh! That pilot episode sank to the bottom of the sea in my opinion. It was wholly boring and the production looked just like Extra Challenge. I hope GMA's version would improve in the coming days, or else it's the show that needs surviving in the cutthroat primetime television block.

allanmandy · « **Reply #63 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 12:12 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Sep 15, 2008 at 11:06 PM

I still can't get over the fact that Paolo Bediones raided Jeff Probst's wardrobe.

I think the franchise cost GMA a ton of money that the producers decided to throw-in Jeff Probst's old clothes to save them some moolah. Hahaha! This might also explain why, on the pilot episode, there already is a freaking text contest.

allanmandy · « **Reply #64 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 02:04 AM »

Found this blind item in Sunday's Inquirer:

False reality

Rushes earlier received an e-mail saying it was useless to audition for this reality contest because finalists had been pre-selected, that there was even a separate go-see for model types.

Indeed, at least two aspirants on the reality show are runners-up in bikini contests.

In a rival show, at least two has-beens were reportedly tapped as contestants. One is TV Host with a druggie rep; the other, Former Actress who’s into tall, dark men who like to play with balls.

source

anya618 · « **Reply #65 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 07:02 AM »

i watched this last night and fell asleep eventually

jekoy · « **Reply #66 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 11:17 AM »

Quote from: allanmandy on Sep 16, 2008 at 02:04 AM

Found this blind item in Sunday's Inquirer:

False reality

Rushes earlier received an e-mail saying it was useless to audition for this reality contest because finalists had been pre-selected, that there was even a separate go-see for model types.

Indeed, at least two aspirants on the reality show are runners-up in bikini contests.

In a rival show, at least two has-beens were reportedly tapped as contestants. One is TV Host with a druggie rep; the other, Former Actress who’s into tall, dark men who like to play with balls.

source

this happens usually. i remember a friend who was asked to be one of the "contestants" in a contest where they'll hire you for a desired job. when she was asked, she was informed that there will be a winner already so pampadagdag lang sila.

ESL · « **Reply #67 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 11:54 AM »

I don't know. While I agree that the pace was slow, that there were too many commercials, that the voice-over kills the excitement, and that the background music was so boring, I'm still hopeful that this will turn out good. But being a daily show, I don't think I'll be watching it EVERYday.

The spider web/rope challenge was funny. In the US version, this would have been done over deep waters. In this edition, the water wasn't even knee-deep!

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #68 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 12:04 PM »

A once a week airing would have generated more interest among viewers. Daily shows...parang magsasawa mga audience. But this might be more on the business side for the studio. Puno na nga ng commercials yun initial telecast. What more if once a week lang? The studio cannot possibly accommodate all the sponsors.... lost income potential for them.

indie boi · « **Reply #69 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 03:36 PM »

Quote from: ESL on Sep 16, 2008 at 11:54 AM

I don't know. While I agree that the pace was slow, that there were too many commercials, that the voice-over kills the excitement, and that the background music was so boring, I'm still hopeful that this will turn out good. But being a daily show, I don't think I'll be watching it EVERYday.

The spider web/rope challenge was funny. In the US version, this would have been done over deep waters. In this edition, the water wasn't even knee-deep!

Actually, that web part of the challenge was a direct copy of a challenge done in one of the earlier Survivors (I think it's the one where Ethan's eventual girlfriend was one of the final four), and it was not done over deep waters but mud that's a bit higher than ankle-length. I think Hankey can give a better perspective and description of this because he's our resident reality TV expert.

natosan · « **Reply #70 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 04:51 PM »

Quote from: syoti on Sep 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM

why did they make this into a battle of the sexes? i think it would be better if they mixed both sexes for both camps.

totally agree with this. almost all the men looked in very good shape. no contest for physical challenges.

indie boi · « **Reply #71 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 05:29 PM »

One season of Survivor had a man vs woman theme. I remember the men did not perform as well as the women because there was more infighting and they were more busy trying to impress the ladies than actually competing as a cohesive unit. This could also possibly happen to the local version.

geckoph · « **Reply #72 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 06:23 PM »

Episode 2: "Camp Pasaway"

The game has barely begun, yet there are now "pasaway" castaways.

In the Jarakay camp, a highly-opinionated castaway gets the ire of tribe mates.

Meanwhile in the Naak camp, one castaway refuses to join her tribe in gathering food and building their shelter as she would rather sleep all day.

geckoph · « **Reply #73 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 10:10 PM »

Guys, I don't want to be specific, but, it looks like they are giving away some spoilers during the opening credits...

geckoph · « **Reply #74 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 10:39 PM »

Quote from: natosan on Sep 16, 2008 at 04:51 PM

totally agree with this. almost all the men looked in very good shape. no contest for physical challenges.

Nothing notable...

the guys
...are still debating on where they should build their shelter
...talking about mushrooms
...just found their deep well

the gals
...are already building their shelter
...already have crabs(?) reserved for food
...already found their deep well, on episode 1
...are trying to make fire
...Patani's constantly talking is annoying Nikki, who would rather sleep

kristerocky · « **Reply #75 on:** Sep 16, 2008 at 11:18 PM »

I forgot to watch the episode today. Oh well, how was it?

geckoph · « **Reply #76 on:** Sep 17, 2008 at 08:48 AM »

still boring

kristerocky · « **Reply #77 on:** Sep 17, 2008 at 09:01 AM »

I guess I'll deliberately forget watching this then.

Fat Makoy · « **Reply #78 on:** Sep 17, 2008 at 09:45 AM »

both teams couldnt make a fire.

and YaYa is such a loser! hahah! very talkative ang lola! hahaha!

i was impressed by the way she memorized all the lines in starstruck! akala ko naka dubbed! nagulat mga teammates nya!

Grimlock · « **Reply #79 on:** Sep 17, 2008 at 11:52 AM »

latest AGB-Nielsen Ratings from Sept 12-15, Survivor Phil posted a 31% rating, not bad for a premier

Gobingo (GMA-7) 14.3%; Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 17.7%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.3%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 27.8%

Codename: Asero (GMA-7) 36.4%; Dyosa (ABS-CBN) 25.3%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 38.8%; I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) 28.2%

Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) 34.8%; Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) 25.8%

Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) 31.8%; Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) 22%

My Husband's Woman (GMA-7) 22.7%; Three Dads With One Mom (ABS-CBN) 18.6%

Ripley's Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 21.3%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 9.6%; Saksi (GMA-7) 13.1%

check out more at http://www.pep.ph/news/19167/TV-Ratings-(Sept.-12-15):-Pinoy-Dream-Academy-finale-reigns-supreme;-Survivor-Philippines-outplays-Kahit-Isang-Saglit

geckoph · « **Reply #80 on:** Sep 17, 2008 at 03:13 PM »

Episode 3: Quest for fire

Without fire, both tribes are experiencing extreme hunger. The castaways are now finding novel ways to nourish themselves.

...I think the "finding novel ways to nourish themselves" of Nikki and Kaye is to sleep the whole day and do nothing, that way they can save their strength and they won't get hungry...

The all-male Jarakay tribe swallows raw fish, except for one castaway who refuses to eat the unsavory treat.

geckoph · « **Reply #81 on:** Sep 17, 2008 at 10:31 PM »

So far, so zzzz...plus, how many commercial gaps does a show needs?

The only thing notable in tonight's episode was -- Marlon and Cris has started to talk strategies...

Also, I think they followed thru with the 30 minutes show, right?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #82 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 12:54 AM »

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So far, so zzzz...plus, how many commercial gaps does a show needs?

The half hour show opens with a 6 minute segment (including flashback and opening credits), then 5 minutes of commercials, a 4 minute segment, then 5 minutes of commercials, a 3 minute segment, then 4 minutes of commercials, then a 5 minute segment (including closing credits).

Note how the two middle segments are actually shorter than the commercials that bridge them.

I can't wait for the real Survivor to start instead of this farce. And to make it even funnier, when you watch the live feeds of the real Survivor on Friday afternoons... usually there are even NO commercials, right?

indie boi · « **Reply #83 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 07:46 AM »

Compute the number of minutes the thirty minute show has in total and you realize it's a rip-off. A thirty-minute show minus the time allotted for commercials should total at least 20 to 22 minutes. S:P only offers 18 minutes.

This localized series is leaving a very bad taste in the mouth. I'm surprised that Mark Burnett Productions gave the go-ahead to this mangling of the franchise. But then, PBB was mangled by ABS-CBN and Endemol agreed to it so I guess that's how the big two really operates. It's a good thing that Solar was intelligent enough to preserve the integrity of Project Runway Philippines by being faithful to the original and not turn it into a telenovela or an audition bootcamp for aspiring actors.

geckoph · « **Reply #84 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 01:14 PM »

Episode 4: New Tribes

The first big twist shocks the castaways.

Alliances are tested.

...WHAT ALLIANCES? The only alliance I have seen so far is Marlon and Cris...

One member of the Naak tribe breaks down in frustration, while a tribe mate hatches a devilish plan against another castaway.

...Marlon against Kiko?

Fat Makoy · « **Reply #85 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 02:00 PM »

Quote from: phildo on Sep 18, 2008 at 01:14 PM

Episode 4: New Tribes

The first big twist shocks the castaways.

Alliances are tested.

...WHAT ALLIANCES? The only alliance I have seen so far is Marlon and Cris...

One member of the Naak tribe breaks down in frustration, while a tribe mate hatches a devilish plan against another castaway.

...Marlon against Kiko?

probably bro. insecure si marlon sa dreads ni kiko...

geckoph · « **Reply #86 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM »

NEW NAAK

...Chevyline Macias -- "Chev"
...Zita Ortiga
...Kristina Alipio -- "Kaye"
...Vevherly Gador
...Emerson Dino
...Cirsanto Cartagenas -- "Cris"
...John Carlo Tiuseco -- "JC"
...Robert Vincent Sy -- "Rob"
...Raymund Francis Rustia -- "Kiko"

NEW JARAKAY

...Maria Nona Ortiz -- "Nina"
...Anna Charisse Yacapin
...Veronica Domingo -- "Vern"
...Leona Rica Dacullo -- "Nikki"
...Jervy Dano -- "Patani"
...Cesar Sulit -- "Gigit"
...John Anthony Lopez
...Marlon Carmen
...Reynaldo Chanco Flores, Jr. -- "Jace"

So, reward challenge was won by the old Jarakay during the pilot episode...immunity won by new Jarakay...

I'm leaning towards Kiko as the first one voted off...Chev, Zita and Vevherly will probably not vote for each other, for now...I don't think the guys will vote off Kaye...since, Kiko is the most opinionated, he will probably get the boot...

indie boi · « **Reply #87 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 10:45 PM »

What? They already reshuffled the teams in less than a week? So what was the thought process for segregating them by gender first?

geckoph · « **Reply #88 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 10:51 PM »

I really don't know...since, it was Paolo B who made the switch...alternating from Men and Women...

I was really expecting the switch to occur after 2 boots...I guess not...

indie boi · « **Reply #89 on:** Sep 18, 2008 at 11:50 PM »

This really proves my theory that any show that is hosted by paolo bediones or raymond gutierrez is going to suck balls bigtime.