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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 2:30 pm
The new episode up this morning was entertaining. The band "Purple Mellons" -- Gig dancing by the pool -- Kara coming home to find a blow up doll in her bed, LOL! Previews for next week look good. PDiddy visits, and Justin's friend professes his love for Kara. Poor Kara, LOL ((-:
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 5:01 pm
I'm going to start watching this. It sounds pretty entertaining.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 5:39 pm
"Plastic lady friend" lol! Again Giglianne complains about not feeling good for a shoot, when it's because of something she did (partying the night before). It is interesting, Jimmer. A bit slow moving maybe but a good variety of things going on.
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 12:24 pm
Hey Jimmer... you might actually enjoy it. There are far worse programs one can spend 22 mins on. I'd encourage you to perhaps go back and catch a couple of the previous episodes just so you get a sense for what's going on. And of course, Kitt and/or I can certainly help you out with who's who.
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 12:37 pm
A couple of other random thoughts while I'm at it... It is interesting to see how each of Dreamers has grown since the process first started. I'm particularly fond of Ben. He seems genuine and has shown dedication to learning and growing. He's been up for anything they have thrown at him and has actually put some effort into practicing and working hard to improve as an actor. No question he has a ways to go (he's very stiff at times) but I think he will grow into it. I think he's at an awkward age and another year will probably make a big difference. Gig was my second least favorite next to Amanda in the beginning but she's really grown on me over the months despite her obvious shortcomings. She's gradually gotten more at ease with the cameras in the house and is pushing herself more out of her comfort zone these days. She's taken some harsh -- deserved but harsh -- criticism but she picks herself up and carries on. Good for her. I kind of miss Justin. Alex... Alex, Alex, Alex... needs to grow up but there's something very endearing about him and I think his talent is obvious. It will be interesting to see the path his career takes over the coming years. Kara... hmmm... she was one of my favs in the beginning but I'd like to see her push herself a little harder and step a little further out of her comfort zone. Someone upthread mentioned they'd like to see the episodes expanded to an hour... I ditto that sentiment. There's definitely enough material for that. Hope the producers read this forum.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 1:17 pm
How many episodes back do you think I should start watching?
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Jezzedout
Member
09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 1:22 pm
Hey Jimmer, I'd probably recommend you watch the premiere episode because it introduces the cast and gives you a sense for where they each started out. I was just watching some clips on the main site so if you give me a few mins I'll come back with a few suggestions of episodes that you might find interesting. Standby...
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 1:24 pm
Actually Jimmer, scratch that. Episodes 1-3 are no longer available. Standby and I'll come back with a small selection of clips and episodes that will help orient you. Be back shortly...
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Kitt
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09-06-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 1:31 pm
We're on episode 23, but they're only 22minutes each, so I'd go back at least 10 or so, depending on how much spare time you've got. All you'd need to know from the early episodes is that they started with Ben, Giglianne, Kara, Amanda and Justin. Amanda was a lot like Kara but not as much fun, and didn't enjoy it much, and half quit, was half fired after a few weeks. Then the fan response to Alex Lambert brought him into the house. He's very immature and upset them a lot in the beginning by playing tricks and things (to get back at someone he peed in their shampoo), but he seems to have calmed down now and they all get on with him except Giglianne. To my view, having both Alex and Justin in the house was a bit of an overlap, and Justin was falling into the background even though he was pretty good. A few weeks ago Kris Allen from AI invited Justin to tour with him, so he left. Veronica is a musician they got off Myspace/Youtube(?) who has visited the house for a few days twice. She and Alex are dating now, although it's long distance at the moment. Jezzedout describes the others well. I still like Kara a lot though, and like Giglianne less and less. She doesn't seem to make much of an effort at anything.
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 2:12 pm
Start here Jimmer -- Clip - Meet the aspiring artists (3:22) http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/343 Episodes 1 and 2 introduced the artists and the concept, then the "Dreamers" headed out on a world tour to promote the show. You can do the abridged version by just watching the intro clip above. I recommend you skip straight to episode 3 -- http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/428 -- which has them moving into the house and kicking off their Hollywood journey. After that, episode 6 -- http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/573 -- is a good one in terms of activity in the house, and I think it's the episode where Alex Lambert moves in. From there, I think you can jump ahead to episode 12 -- http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/904 -- which is right after Justin's American Idol performance, and sets up Amanda's departure from the house. Then episode 15 -- http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1096 -- has everyone pretty busy and sets up Justin's departure to go on tour. Then skip way forward to episode 22 -- http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1369 -- last week's episode. Then this week's episode 23 -- http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1383 Of course, you can watch more if you want, but I think these will bring you current pretty easily. Have fun!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 2:14 pm
Wow. Thanks so much! 
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 5:27 pm
No problema Jimmer. You'll have to let us know what you think. ((-:
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 5:37 pm
Hey Kitt-- just noticed your comments above. All excellent points to bring up. I can see where you might not care as much for Gig, I just think her "craft" is a little harder to practice and her insecurities and naivety about the business also hinder her growth. Nonetheless, I do see her growing since she's been in the house, though perhaps in ways not as obvious as some of the others. I'm not ready to give up on her yet ((-:
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 5:40 pm
Yeah, I think with Giglianne she really just wanted to model, but because she's so stunning everyone else thinks she should act, or now host, and she's just not ready for it. I haven't given up on her but she's the only one I'm not... fond of, I suppose is the phrase.
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 8:04 pm
Kitt... do you know what happened to Justin? There is a clip on the site that shows him returning from his tour last month but I'm not aware of him being in the house at this time and he's not been on any of the episodes. I'm confused. Do you know what he's up to and why he didn't move back into the house?
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 8:26 pm
Here's the film Ben shot with Deborah Anderson http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1389 So I guess I answered my own question about Justin. His Dream House icon shows that he's "writing in Nashville." Also, Gig's icon indicates she's in Ibiza, Spain until Tuesday. Sounds like it's a modeling gig. Will be curious to find out how that went for her. Jimmer -- here's another clip you might find interesting. Ken Davitian (from Borat) was a recent visitor to the house. http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1367 I do like the wide variety of people they have visit. It sometimes seems like it's just American Idol people, but it really isn't. They've had Shirley Jones and Marty Ingel, Ken Davitian, Perez Hilton and a few other interesting folks not related to AI.
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 8:51 pm
Kitt, thought you might enjoy this amusing interview with Justin. Can't quite figure out if it's something current or from a while back. It looks like it was just posted, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was just filmed. Oh well. I did enjoy Justin's sense of humor. http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/07/is-miley-cyrus-ex-justin-gaston-really-over-her.html
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Kitt
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09-06-2000
| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 9:04 pm
I assumed Justin was still on tour with Kris Allen, it doesn't seem more than a few weeks since he left! Maybe the tour was an excuse to get him out of the house... I really felt he was being overshadowed by Alex, and with the pretty serious promotion Justin got at the beginning (already the biggest name because of dating Miley Cyrus, then was given the AI finale performance) maybe they thought it wasn't going to get any more breaks and they would be better off giving him a big exit with the tour. Thanks for the interview link, I'll watch it tomorrow!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 11:15 am
That interview was funny!! Sounds like it could be reasonably current, as it mentions a gig in August, but it's odd they don't mention If I Can Dream at all, or the Kris Allen tour. Makes me wonder if it was 2009, when the Miley thing was more current.
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 11:41 am
I was thinking the same thing Kitt, but then I noticed the same clip was posted all over the place yesterday so I'm thinking it might be reasonably current. Either way, I thought it showed Justin's humor and I found it amusing. I remember in the beginning thinking Justin was more a quiet type but his time in the house and interviews like this one show how wrong I was.
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Kitt
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09-06-2000
| Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 12:02 pm
At the Cambio.com site they list it as July 27th 2010, so it seems like that's the real date (as they're the interviewers). I'm surprised they didn't make a bigger deal out of his recent stuff - bringing up Miley seems a bit like a step backwards. I hope it's not because he's run out of other options. Definitely amusing though!
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Jezzedout
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09-07-2006
| Friday, August 06, 2010 - 1:52 pm
From the Dream House calendar... Sunday, August 15 12:00pm Cast pool party with Purple Melon and friends Might be kind of fun to see Purple Melon uncensored on the live cam, LOL.
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Jezzedout
Member
09-07-2006
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 10:28 am
Hey Jimmer -- for you, or anyone else who is looking for a quick way to catch up on this show, here are a few more videos. Enjoy Ben's Journey http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1381 Justin's Journey http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1336 Kara's Journey http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1320 Alex's Journey http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1406 Series Highlights http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1091 A Quick Look Back http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1090 This was interesting... an uncut, unedited meeting between Michael Herwick (producer) and Giglianne at the Dream Studio. From Michael's explanation, it seems like they are planning to broadcast more of these meetings between Michael and the artists. http://www.ificandream.com/#/videoarchive/video/1007
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Jezzedout
Member
09-07-2006
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 11:46 pm
There are rumors in the past few days that Dream may be going away. I hope not, but wouldn't be surprised. It's got to be costing them a lot to produce and it's hard to believe they are making money on it.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 5:02 am
Thanks again for the links. Well that's disappointing if they are ending it. One of the reasons I didn't start watching at first was I thought it might not last. Now I may have missed it altogether.
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