I quickly read the story and it sounded like the event that he had problems on, was not that difficult. It is basically running on a treadmill and dodging a ball. I wonder if he had any previous health problems or if this would have happened even if he was at home.
Not sure what the physical condition of the person was, but I do know that Wipeout does have a fair share of larger contestants on the show. Most never make beyond the 1st stage, but it can be physically demanding. If anything, they may need to require more physically fit contestants.
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Originally posted by lopez: Wipeout contestant dies
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A contestant who participated on the ABC series Wipeout has died.
Tom Sparks, 33, was hospitalized two weeks ago after he complained of knee pain and experienced shortness of breath while on the first part of the show's obstacle course, Entertainment Tonight reports. He died Nov. 5 and the cause of death has been deferred pending additional tests, the L.A. County Coroner's office told ET.
"We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family. This is a tragic loss and our thoughts are with them at this time," ABC and Endemol USA, the production company behind Wipeout, said in a joint statement.
Doctors believe Sparks may have died from a stroke caused by a pre-existing disease called antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS), which causes unnatural blood clotting, his father, Bill Sparks, told the Idaho Mountain Express.
IDK, something I read said that he had recently competed in the New York Marathon. Marathoners tend to be very physically fit. Most, but not all. The picture I saw of him showed a young, athletic person.
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ABC is remaking "Charlie's Angels" Drew Barrymore is attached to the project
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ABC has given a pilot order to a modern version of the classic 1970s TV actioner "Charlie's Angels."
Josh Friedman, who recently adapted the "Terminator" franchise for his Fox series "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," is on board to write and exec produce the new "Angels."
Also involved are original "Charlie's Angels" producer Leonard Goldberg, who launched the series with Aaron Spelling in 1976, as well as Drew Barrymore, who starred in and produced the 2000 film version and its sequel.
Sony Pictures TV is the studio.
ABC is riding high this fall with its adaptation of another iconic TV property, "V." That show bowed to boffo numbers, although it took a hit in week two.
Sony is also busy adapting another 1970s Spelling (and Goldberg-produced) property, "Fantasy Island" -- but as a reality show, along with Mark Burnett. No U.S. network is attached as of yet to that project, which was announced last month at the Mipcom TV confab.
The original "Charlie's Angels" ran from 1976 to 1981, and was back in the news this summer following the death of original star Farrah Fawcett.
Spelling attempted a revival in 1988, sealing a deal to produce a version called "Angels 88" for Fox. That show never got off the ground, but it eventually led to Spelling's deal to produce the original "Beverly Hills 90210" (now also enjoying a revival, via the CW).
The franchise then lay dormant until 2000, when the McG-helmed "Charlie's Angels" feature, starring Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz, was a box office hit. Movie spawned a second edition, "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle."
It also led to an earlier attempt at a TV series revival, in 2004. That version was written for ABC (again, through Sony) by a pre- "Lost" Carlton Cuse and John Wirth and given a script-plus-penalty order, but ultimately didn't go to pilot.
This time around, a pilot has already been greenlighted. Friedman, Goldberg and Barrymore will exec produce with Nancy Juvonen.
Friedman's other credits include co-writing the features "War of the Worlds" and "The Black Dahlia."
Beyond "Angels" and "Fantasy Island," Goldberg was an exec producer on several more classic series, including "Starsky and Hutch," "Hart to Hart" and "Family."
CW Scrubs up for med school drama Amy Holden Jones penned the project
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The CW is going to medical school with "HMS," an ensemble drama from "Mystic Pizza" writer Amy Holden Jones.
The project, about a group of bright students at Harvard Medical School, marks the producing debut of "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere, who is attached as co-executive producer.
Jones is the writer-executive producer on the drama, said to have a younger "Grey's Anatomy" vibe to it. The project, in development, hails from Warner Bros. TV.
Jones first developed "HMS" for the WB Network during the 2004-05 development season. Her script recently was brought to the attention of CW brass, who are looking to launch a medical drama franchise.
In addition to "HMS," WME-repped Jones is working on "Mystic Pizza: Another Slice," a two-hour backdoor pilot in development at Lifetime based on the 1988 film she co-wrote.
I don't think either project sound that great. After ABC just finished cancelling Eastwick, I don't believe they will have much success with trying to redo Charile's Angels. And the CW project sounds exactly like a rehash of Grey's Anatomy. They didn't even have to put it in the article to pull that similarity.
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Originally posted by lopez: ABC is remaking "Charlie's Angels" Drew Barrymore is attached to the project
CW Scrubs up for med school drama Amy Holden Jones penned the project
I'm actually surprised at both of those actors attitude towards the show, since it's made by the same people that made them stars in the TV landscape. I think any spinoff would highlight their efforts on the parent show, not diminish them.
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Originally posted by yankeesrj12:
Just a quick snippet about the Criminal Minds spinoff from TV Guide Magazine: STARS SAY SPIN-OFF IS CRIMINAL A.J. Cook - "We're not jumping up and down for it. We're a little jealous. It's typical actor behavior: 'look at me!' We feel a little threatened. Are they going to take some stories away from us? We don't want them to put their energy on anyone but us."
Thomas Gibson - "I was operating under the impression that we were the only ones. We were it - that's what made us special. But a spin-off suggests that another BAU unit exists. Whatever this other show is, it's not going to be our show."
Survivor is a very interesting choice. I think if the cast is good, then it definately has a chance of getting the timeslot.
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Originally posted by Julie:
That would be my first guess for dramas. But, I'm really leaning towards Survivor now. 20th season, All-Stars edition, and declining ratings - the Superbowl could be the thing to jumpstart the franchise once again. And, with the All-Stars edition, airing the premiere after the Superbowl could get old and new viewers to stick around. It worked before, so it'll probably work again.
Originally posted by WlcmZapataTexas: I'm still betting on The Mentalist getting that spot.
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Originally posted by lopez: What show will follow the Super Bowl on CBS?
Completely agree. Anybody who does not think it is The Mentalist does not pay attention to CBS. They promote this show more than any CBS show by a mile, and what better way to promote it even more than the Super Bowl. It got the time slot after the AFC Championship game last year, and will get the Super Bowl slot, too. Slim chances to Survivor, NCIS: LA, and HIMYM. It will not be BBT. They already had their football show two weeks ago.
Originally posted by WlcmZapataTexas: I don't think either project sound that great. After ABC just finished cancelling Eastwick, I don't believe they will have much success with trying to redo Charile's Angels. And the CW project sounds exactly like a rehash of Grey's Anatomy. They didn't even have to put it in the article to pull that similarity.
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Originally posted by lopez: ABC is remaking "Charlie's Angels" Drew Barrymore is attached to the project
CW Scrubs up for med school drama Amy Holden Jones penned the project
If both projects didn't have Barrymore and Panettiere backing them, I would write them both off as DOA. I'm just not sure that either project will work well. I wish they would stop trying to make remakes although at least this Charlie's Angels remake has Barrymore and the upcoming Parenthood remake has Ron Howard. As least The CW are trying to branch out of pretty people in a pretty city? Now it's pretty people with a medical background!
I'm not really sure why this slot is crap right now. I wouldn't call many of the shows junk by any means (Mercy and Dance yes, but not 3 of 4 comedies) but they are clearly not "hits" by any means. Bones never did gangbusters here by any means but it was doing better than it is now on Thursdays. I still say the comedies are canceling out audience for each other as proven by last night's uptick for Christine/Gary. Are there a lot of clubs/church groups/organizations with stuff yet on Wednesdays?
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Originally posted by SleptOn: Why does the "people will respond if there's something worth watching" excuse used on Saturdays not get applied here? Bones was getting decent numbers in the slot as late as last year...the nets just have a bunch of junk in this slot.
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Originally posted by yankeesrj12: Good job for Gary Unmarried! That is only the 7th time it has done a 2.4 demo or better. Definetly a season hgih IIRC.
Have we really lowered our expectations that low that we are praising 2.4 demos ? Let's be honest, these two sitcoms are so unlike any CBS sitcoms seen before. Their numbers are so low it is just not like any other CBS shows. I'll make a bet next week when The Middle returns Gary drops about .2 in the demo.
Given this time slot and the way TV has fallen, its not totally out of the picture to say a 2.4 is an alright number. Its not great by any means though, especially on CBS. If it were ABC, I'd say good, given their comedy history as of late. Ditto for Fox. For NBC it would be a monster hit lol.
In a way, I can kinda of understand why there is some apprehension toward the spin-off. I mean when I heard about the spin-off I was taken aback to tell you the truth. I guess that is how some of them feel. I think CM is a unique and special show that stands alone from the other criminal procedurals that are on television today. It is a step above the rest. I really do not think they should be doing a spin-off of the show at all.
I personally do not have a problem with the actors reaction to the news of a spin-off. I mean how can one be mad or disappointed when two people share their honest and truthful opinion about it?
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Originally posted by WlcmZapataTexas: I'm actually surprised at both of those actors attitude towards the show, since it's made by the same people that made them stars in the TV landscape. I think any spinoff would highlight their efforts on the parent show, not diminish them.
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Originally posted by yankeesrj12:
Just a quick snippet about the Criminal Minds spinoff from TV Guide Magazine: STARS SAY SPIN-OFF IS CRIMINAL A.J. Cook - "We're not jumping up and down for it. We're a little jealous. It's typical actor behavior: 'look at me!' We feel a little threatened. Are they going to take some stories away from us? We don't want them to put their energy on anyone but us."
Thomas Gibson - "I was operating under the impression that we were the only ones. We were it - that's what made us special. But a spin-off suggests that another BAU unit exists. Whatever this other show is, it's not going to be our show."
Originally posted by WlcmZapataTexas: I don't think either project sound that great. After ABC just finished cancelling Eastwick, I don't believe they will have much success with trying to redo Charile's Angels. And the CW project sounds exactly like a rehash of Grey's Anatomy. They didn't even have to put it in the article to pull that similarity.
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Originally posted by lopez: ABC is remaking "Charlie's Angels" Drew Barrymore is attached to the project
CW Scrubs up for med school drama Amy Holden Jones penned the project
If both projects didn't have Barrymore and Panettiere backing them, I would write them both off as DOA. I'm just not sure that either project will work well. I wish they would stop trying to make remakes although at least this Charlie's Angels remake has Barrymore and the upcoming Parenthood remake has Ron Howard. As least The CW are trying to branch out of pretty people in a pretty city? Now it's pretty people with a medical background!
This is the remake I've been looking for. Charlie's Angels movie was terrible but I think a procedural would really work as long as its not terrible. It gives ABC a lot of buzz before it comes out.
Originally posted by WlcmZapataTexas: Survivor is a very interesting choice. I think if the cast is good, then it definately has a chance of getting the timeslot.
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Originally posted by Julie:
That would be my first guess for dramas. But, I'm really leaning towards Survivor now. 20th season, All-Stars edition, and declining ratings - the Superbowl could be the thing to jumpstart the franchise once again. And, with the All-Stars edition, airing the premiere after the Superbowl could get old and new viewers to stick around. It worked before, so it'll probably work again.
Only if it has Russel from this season and Coach from last season!
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Originally posted by wenart25: In a way, I can kinda of understand why there is some apprehension toward the spin-off. I mean when I heard about the spin-off I was taken aback to tell you the truth. I guess that is how some of them feel. I think CM is a unique and special show that stands alone from the other criminal procedurals that are on television today. It is a step above the rest. I really do not think they should be doing a spin-off of the show at all.
I personally do not have a problem with the actors reaction to the news of a spin-off. I mean how can one be mad or disappointed when two people share their honest and truthful opinion about it?
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Originally posted by WlcmZapataTexas: I'm actually surprised at both of those actors attitude towards the show, since it's made by the same people that made them stars in the TV landscape. I think any spinoff would highlight their efforts on the parent show, not diminish them.
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Originally posted by yankeesrj12:
Just a quick snippet about the Criminal Minds spinoff from TV Guide Magazine: STARS SAY SPIN-OFF IS CRIMINAL A.J. Cook - "We're not jumping up and down for it. We're a little jealous. It's typical actor behavior: 'look at me!' We feel a little threatened. Are they going to take some stories away from us? We don't want them to put their energy on anyone but us."
Thomas Gibson - "I was operating under the impression that we were the only ones. We were it - that's what made us special. But a spin-off suggests that another BAU unit exists. Whatever this other show is, it's not going to be our show."
From TV Guide Magazine (November 16-22nd)
I know that the several of the stars of CSI hated their spin-offs because they stole some of the writers and crew from the original; plus, they always had to coordinate the use of storylines so there wouldn't be a lot of repetition. William Petersen was especially vocal in his disapproval. That's why there hasn't been a crossover til this season; Petersen refused to do it. And, honestly, after watching the CSI Trilogy this week, I think Petersen was wise to nix the idea for so long; it was pretty lame.
