Nine to produce Aussie Wipeout
The Nine Network will make an Australian version of extreme sports game show Wipeout, according to the Sunday Herald Sun.
The Australian version will be filmed on the set in Argentina that is home to the US series.
This news follows an earlier report that an Australian Network had picked up the format rights to produce its own version, on top of acquiring the US series.
Wipeout is proving a ratings winner in America, second top show for the week, and holding figures of 1.4m viewers in Australia. Figures like that prove ‘it’s a knockout’…….
Meanwhile, where is Hole in the Wall?
Source: news.com.au
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one question, why?
why go to the US and make an exact replica of the show with australian people? the least they couldve done was film it here
All the international versions are being made at the facilities already in place. No doubt an airline will be brought on board as part of sponsorship.
Oh LOL I want to apply…the show’s obstacle courses look like a bucket load of fun…You’ll let us know when they’re taking applications for contestants David?
With the setup already in place for the other versions of the show, this was almost an inevitability - costs to Nine should be much, much lower. Presumably cheap labour in Argentina is a factor for the set’s location there as well.
Ryan, since you can type and post to blogs and stuff, I don’t think you’re mind-numbingly stupid enough to meet the show’s contestant selection criteria
Oh god yes… where do I apply?
The success of the Aussie version will be determined by 9’s choice of commentators for the show. This, in conjuction with good writers and editors is what makes the US version hilarious for me…
“Uhh… I think she’s beginning to tire Jim…”
hey im a hairdresser and couldnt think of anything more cool and random than to be on this show…can u email me when and where thay are taking applicants for the show…
u wouldnt regret having me on the show!!!
oh yeh!!!!!!
They are having auditions in Sydney in early August. Auditions. No other cities though.
it was fantastic can any one recall the name of the 80’s version of this show