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Ryn

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Moving Kali's post here - starts next week.

Kaili

Friday, April 18, 2003 - 07:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
MARK BURNETT MOVES INTO PRODUCER ROLE ON
"BOARDING HOUSE: NORTH SHORE"

SURF LIFESTYLE SHOW TO LAUNCH SIX-WEEK SUMMER RUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 WITH ENCORE PRESENTATIONS
SUNDAY NIGHTS

REALITY SHOW GARNERS TOP-LEVEL INTEGRATED SPONSORS: AMERICAN HONDA, M&M'S BRAND, MOUNTAIN DEW AND 1 800 CALL ATT

BURBANK, CA (April 1, 2003) - Mark Burnett, who brought one of the first reality television sensations to American broadcast television with mega-hit "Survivor," has signed on as producer of The WB's summer reality series, BOARDING HOUSE: NORTH SHORE, which premieres Wednesday, June 18 at 8 p.m. ET. Encore episodes will air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET beginning on June 22 and continue throughout the entire six-week run of the program. The show has also attracted many top-level advertisers, who have signed on as sponsors, ranging from American Honda to Masterfoods USA, a division of Mars Incorporated to Mountain Dew to 1 800 CALL ATT.

Burnett, who is also the executive producer on a scripted comedy pilot for The WB, a romp through Europe called "Are We There Yet?" will mold the outstanding footage shot on the North Shore of Oahu this past November and December as the crew followed seven top professional surfers who lived and surfed together during the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

The lifestyle/reality series will give viewers an intimate look at the largely unknown culture of surfing and the aggressive world of competition. The cast for the series includes some of the top surfers on the tour such as three-time Triple Crown champ Sunny Garcia, reigning Triple Crown winner Myles Padaca, the 14th-ranked male surfer in the world, Damien Hobgood, big-wave surfer Danny Fuller, model/surfer Veronica Kay, Teen Choice Award winner Holly Beck and the 5th best woman surfer in the world, Chelsea Georgeson.

"The material is there for an exciting and compelling show," said Keith Cox, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming of The WB. "I am sure that Mark, with his unparalleled storytelling expertise, will craft this into outstanding television. Having Mark work on BOARDING HOUSE: NORTH SHORE fits into our strategy of working with the best the reality genre has to offer along with Mike Fleiss, who created 'High School Reunion' for The WB and Michael Davies, who is re-making 'The Gong Show' for us. With each of these producers, I feel we have found a series that plays to their individual strengths."

The advertising roster for this series is top-notch and the marketers are working to integrate their products within the series, taking advantage of the opportunity to reach The WB's exclusive audience with quality original summer programming. For instance, Masterfoods USA offered some artwork for the inside of the house and is using the series to promote its 2003 summer promotion, M&M'S Groovey Summer and Fuller did special spots for 1 800 CALL ATT that will air during the series.

"BOARDING HOUSE: NORTH SHORE is an exciting property for The WB," said Bill Morningstar, Executive Vice President, Media Sales of The WB. "This original summer series will allow us to extend our young adult brand by tapping into the world and lifestyle of surfing. We couldn't be more pleased that the M&M's Brand, 1 800 CALL ATT, Mountain Dew, and Honda have signed on as major sponsors of this unique and targeted project."

The series is produced by Mark Burnett Productions and Basic Elements. Lisa Hennessey, Bruce Toms and Lisa Berger are executive producers.

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Ryn

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Official Page: Boarding House : North Shore

Grooch

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
So many reality shows, so little time. :)

Ryn

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yup - I am beginning to suffer overload - I have chucked AI Jr over the side already ;)

Grooch

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
All I want is Temptation Island to come back and I will be a happy camper.

How I am going to watch all the ones I am watching now, plus the ones starting at the end of this month plus the whole BB experience, I will never know.

Ryn

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This show just looks interesting because in the teaser I saw last night two guys are walking down the beach side by side carrying boards and suddenly one reaches out and cold-cocks the other who crashes to the beach - maybe its the only highlight of the show but it sure caught my attention.

Wendo

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 07:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ryn, I pretty much chuck 'em all over the side once BB starts. (With the exception of TAR, love that show...) LOL!

Scorpiomoon

Friday, June 13, 2003 - 02:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, well, this could be interesting.

Let's not forget, it was the WB that brought us the surprise gem "The Surreal Life". (Ok, they also brought us the annoying "High School Reunion...")

Seriously though, it is getting to be reality TV overload. But geez. There's nothing else to watch!

Meli456

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 08:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Don't forget this show starts tonight. The morning news on the WB this morning has been showing clips all morning. I'm watching, just to momentarily escape to Hawaii if nothing else. I'm part Hawaiian, I have to watch!

Laura11103

Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 08:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I watched it, LOVED IT!

I really like Sunny and was appalled by that other guy's behavior (the patron in the restaurant)... he totally disrespected Sunny, but I'm glad Sunny kept his cool.

What I find interesting, looks like the wives are living in the house as well, kinda cool.

What's the deal with Heidi and Veronica? Seems to me that Heidi is making a big deal cuz she doesn't think Veronica is as serious as she is. I think she should just mind her own business already.

I'm shocked by the preview of Sunny punching that guy in the face... looks like Sunny's got anger issues...

Can't wait til next show!

Ryn

Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 08:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I would agree - Sunny definitly has issues - lol.

I watched it and thought it was ok.

It will repeat Sunday night for those that missed it.

Also - there are only 6 episodes - its a short one.

Tagurit

Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 09:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I watched it last night. I thought it was good. Sunny definitely has a temper! lol At least he acknowledges it.

What is up with Holly (or is it Heidi?)? I am thinking she is very jealous of Veronica. Nothing she does is right in Holly's eyes! Makes me wonder if Holly has to work at her surfing but it just comes naturally to Veronica and that is where the jealousy stems from. It will be interesting to watch it all unfold.

Can't wait to see the next episode.

Froggiegirl621

Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 10:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I also watched last night and really liked the show!
Sunny is a hothead, can't wait to see what kind of trouble he gets into. I think Holly (not Heidi, lol) just feels like Veronica should take her life a bit more seriously. They said Holly just graduated from college - It seems to me like Holly has a life plan set up for herself, where as, Veronica is just chilling and sufing, and isn't caring about where her life will go once she can't surf professionally anymore.
I'm kind of glad it's only six episodes...kind of like instant gratification.

Laura11103

Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 11:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Woops, I meant Holly not Heidi, lol... so many Heidi's in these shows, I just thought I'd go with it, lol.

Froggigirl, I think you're right, Holly's got her whole life mapped out, she's a great surfer, I just don't see why what Veronica does bugs her so much, I say jealousy.

Only 6 episodes... well I like instant gratification too, so I'll take it!

What's interesting is that this is a Mark Burnett show and most of his shows are hits (survivor, eco challenge, etc.)... I certainly like this better than Surf Girls (which is a joke IMO, even though I watch it).

Beachcomber88

Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 12:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sunny IS a hothead - I bet that's why they chose him for the show. I missed it coming back from commercial - so at the "restaurant", did he end up not clocking that guy who was looking at his wife? His wife is cute...oops, I better watch what I say lest he come after me!

Interestingly enough, my girlfriend grew up in Hawaii, and she's never heard of Sunny Garcia. I haven't either. Then again, I guess I'm not big into surfing. Still, I would think that if he was a "legend", I would have heard his name at least once all these years. Kelly Slater is about the only surfer I know, and that's only because of Baywatch. Well, at least I'm getting educated.

I find this show interesting even though I've surfed only once. Didn't enjoy that MTV girl surfing show however - I think I'll end up watching this one.

Laura11103

Friday, June 20, 2003 - 07:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I've never heard of any surfers much less Sunny Garcia...

The restaurant manager stopped any scuffle from happening and the cops were outside, so the situation didn't become out of control, otherwise, I think Sunny would've clocked the guy (who deserved it IMO).

Oregonfire

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 01:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I really like this show--and this from a person who has placed a self-imposed ban on reality show watching. (Cheese and rice--who has time for all of them?!) I guess the endless commercials advertising Boarding House seeped into my head, but that's okay: The scenery is gorgeous, and the competition aspect makes it interesting. I want to visit Hawaii now!

Holly needs to let go of the jealousy thing--she's got her act together and doesnt need to be jealous of Veronica (?)

Sunshinemiss

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 12:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's interesting to me to see how different their personalities are despite all being in the same "business"... the extremes of Holly and V.K. and such.

Then again, I suppose that is what I like about ALL reality shows- who was it that said the story lies in the conflict?

Oregon- cheese and rice? Is that a colloquialism?

Laura11103

Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 01:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
tonight is the night is the night... woohoo! I wanna see what could possibly make Sunny punch that guy dead in the face...

Beachcomber88

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 01:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Couldn't believe Sunny decked that guy for looking at his wife on the beach. How was that guy to know? You see a gorgeous girl on the beach, not sitting next to a guy, what's wrong with taking a look? Even his wife is used to it by now and didn't really seem to mind. IMO, she's got a great body but the face doesn't really do it for me. Sunny is a so overprotective.

Doesn't sound like there's any surfers amongst us, but can somebody explain the Triple Crown to me? I just know that there's three competitions. Wasn't last week's and this week's competition the same one? It seemed like it occurred on different days. Is it total cumulative points in the three competetions that determines the winner?

Tagurit

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 04:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I had the same feelings as you Beachcomber regarding Sunny decking the guy. How was he to know she was married and to a hot head no less? Looks like we'll see Sunny deck another guy next week.

I have no clue about the competitions but am just amazed at the talent they all have. They are all great. I think even the ones that fall are great as I could never do what they do. Hopefully someone will be able to explain the competitions.

I could understand Holly's frustration with Veronica last night. She does seem to think of herself and do what she wants. I felt a bit bad when she forgot Holly for the party. Seemed like Holly actually wanted to go and have some fun.

Laura11103

Friday, June 27, 2003 - 08:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
After watching this the other night I definitely have changed my opinion on Holly. I LOVE HER! She seems like a very nice person. She sincerely felt bad for Veronica when she completely screwed up her competition. She's such a fantastic surfer, she's really great. I think she's almost the nerd of the house and the other girls treat her as not one of them, as seen in the instance of the party. I felt bad for Holly. I think she's fantastic.

Sunny was completely ridiculous and wrong and is lucky IMO that he wasn't brought on charges. You can't just go punching people whenever you feel like it. Of course the guy bowed down to him like he's god or something, but Sunny was a completely jerk to do that. As you said Beachcomber, who cares if someone looks? Other than that, I like Sunny and he's obviously the best surfer in that house or possibly in the world, lol. I can't think of a word to describe how much his surfing impressed me (and everyone else). Plus he was in all that pain too. He's gonna win.

Great show, can't wait til next week.

Beachcomber88

Monday, June 30, 2003 - 12:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Caught the show again last night watching the rerun... Unfortunately I fell asleep again at the very part I had missed last week!

Holly does seem like a nice person. She was irritated with Veronica going to the competition, yet she showed her support after Veronica bit it time and time again. Despite the knocks on Veronica not taking surfing too seriously, I think she does really care how she performs - otherwise she wouldn't have been bawling afterwards.

Sunny needs anger management therapy. I wouldn't be surprised if he's already undergone counselling. I'll repeat myself again - his wife has an amazing body. Mmmmm Mmmmm good! The previews tout this week as there being a beach etiquette problem and shows Sunny smacking the guy. I wonder why Sunny feels like he owns the beach. Yes, he may be one of the best surfers out there, but that doesn't mean everybody needs to kneel down and bow to him.

Jan

Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 06:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anyone watch the show tonight?