netflix getting show with former top gear trio
07-01-15, 01:25 PM
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netflix getting show with former top gear trio
Clarkson, Hammond, and May are back.
Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed to the Sunday Times that he will return to TV with a new car show
Joining the bombastic Brit on the new show will be his former “Top Gear” co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May.
Although the publication reports that an announcement is expected in a matter of weeks, the exact network on which the show will air has yet to be confirmed,
However, sources told the Daily Mirror’s Nigel Pauley that the ex-“Top Gear” trio — along with former showrunner Andy Wilman — are “very close” to a deal with Netflix.
In recent weeks, the foursome has held meetings with a number of potential suitors including British broadcasters ITV. But it seems that Netflix has come out on top.
This development comes on the heels of the BBC’s introduction of radio DJ Chris Evans as “Top Gear’s” new front man. As a result, the 23rd season of the “Top Gear” will likely feature a lineup of all-new hosts and be the first to not feature Jeremy Clarkson since 2000.
The American online media streaming service is home to such award winning original programming as “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black.”
According to the Sunday Times, the new Clarkson-fronted car show will likely debut sometime after next March.
Top Gear’s 22nd-season ended abruptly in March after only seven of the nine planned episodes had aired, due to the suspension and subsequent dismissal of Clarkson.
Hammond and May followed Clarkson out the door by voluntarily declining to renew their respective BBC contracts, which expired in April. Wilman — longtime executive producer and close friend of Clarkson — also left the BBC in the wake of the hosts’ dismissal.
The network’s decision to part ways with the polarising TV personality came after an internal BBC inquiry found Clarkson had punched a “Top Gear” producer when he failed to obtain a hot steak dinner after a long day of filming.
In addition, the fracas with the producer came on the heels of a controversy-filled 2014 for Clarkson — which saw the TV host mired in scandal stemming from accusations of racist, sexist, and culturally insensitive comments.
Prior to his dismissal, Clarkson had spent nearly three decades with the BBC as a host on “Top Gear” and is credited with being the driving force behind the show’s explosive international success.
With more than 350 million weekly viewers, “Top Gear” set the Guinness World record as the most watched factual TV program in the world. In addition to the UK show, the Top Gear brand includes numerous international spinoffs, a live stadium tour, merchandising, a successful magazine, and a website.
http://automotivejustice.com/netflix...o-our-screens/
Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed to the Sunday Times that he will return to TV with a new car show
Joining the bombastic Brit on the new show will be his former “Top Gear” co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May.
Although the publication reports that an announcement is expected in a matter of weeks, the exact network on which the show will air has yet to be confirmed,
However, sources told the Daily Mirror’s Nigel Pauley that the ex-“Top Gear” trio — along with former showrunner Andy Wilman — are “very close” to a deal with Netflix.
In recent weeks, the foursome has held meetings with a number of potential suitors including British broadcasters ITV. But it seems that Netflix has come out on top.
This development comes on the heels of the BBC’s introduction of radio DJ Chris Evans as “Top Gear’s” new front man. As a result, the 23rd season of the “Top Gear” will likely feature a lineup of all-new hosts and be the first to not feature Jeremy Clarkson since 2000.
The American online media streaming service is home to such award winning original programming as “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black.”
According to the Sunday Times, the new Clarkson-fronted car show will likely debut sometime after next March.
Top Gear’s 22nd-season ended abruptly in March after only seven of the nine planned episodes had aired, due to the suspension and subsequent dismissal of Clarkson.
Hammond and May followed Clarkson out the door by voluntarily declining to renew their respective BBC contracts, which expired in April. Wilman — longtime executive producer and close friend of Clarkson — also left the BBC in the wake of the hosts’ dismissal.
The network’s decision to part ways with the polarising TV personality came after an internal BBC inquiry found Clarkson had punched a “Top Gear” producer when he failed to obtain a hot steak dinner after a long day of filming.
In addition, the fracas with the producer came on the heels of a controversy-filled 2014 for Clarkson — which saw the TV host mired in scandal stemming from accusations of racist, sexist, and culturally insensitive comments.
Prior to his dismissal, Clarkson had spent nearly three decades with the BBC as a host on “Top Gear” and is credited with being the driving force behind the show’s explosive international success.
With more than 350 million weekly viewers, “Top Gear” set the Guinness World record as the most watched factual TV program in the world. In addition to the UK show, the Top Gear brand includes numerous international spinoffs, a live stadium tour, merchandising, a successful magazine, and a website.
http://automotivejustice.com/netflix...o-our-screens/
07-01-15, 05:39 PM
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It hasn't been confirmed yet where. Some articles say Netflix, some say ITV...some say both.
07-01-15, 05:51 PM
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07-02-15, 08:27 AM
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I hope Clarkson has learned from some of his past mistakes, impulses, and statements. We'll find out, I guess, when the show starts. Also, IMO, its time for him to talk about CARS...not endless ramblings about himself, personalities, politics, the scenery around him, and everything else besides what he happens to be driving or reviewing at the moment.
Last edited by mmarshall; 07-02-15 at 08:30 AM.
07-02-15, 08:45 AM
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I hope Clarkson has learned from some of his past mistakes, impulses, and statements. We'll find out, I guess, when the show starts. Also, IMO, its time for him to talk about CARS...not endless ramblings about himself, personalities, politics, the scenery around him, and everything else besides what he happens to be driving or reviewing at the moment.
I'm excited to see what they do once they are free of the restrictions of the BBC. Had he worked for any other broadcaster but the BBC he'd still be working there.
If you want rote reviews of cars, they are everywhere. Not everybody has to do the same thing.
07-02-15, 09:05 AM
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compare with motorweek and your acquaintence John Davis who presents in a horribly staged, scripted, boring, and insincere way.
top gear has been about ADVENTURE and FUN and amazing locations, using vehicles new and old and the hosts' passion for them, as a device around which to stage it all. it's genius, and has also had EXCELLENT camera work, cinematography, sound, as well as humor, insight, controversy, and amazing interaction and good-natured conflict between the hosts.
i wouldn't want to be on a car forum where everyone agrees.
ClubLexus contiunues to be successful and often fun because of good-natured disagreements!
07-02-15, 09:14 AM
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I've been through it before, he doesn't get it. He wants it to be like Motorweek or the old TopGear (which failed, BTW).
You'd think that the success of the show would speak for itself but apparently it doesn't lol. The shift to this format and his personality (he basically created this TopGear, came up with a lot of the ideas for the segments, the style, did a lot of the writing, etc) turned TopGear into a public access show about car reviews (i.e. Motorweek) and made it into the global phenomenon it is. But...hey...I hope Jeremy Clarkson learned his lesson lol
Not that these sites are accurate, but:
Jeremy Clarkson net worth: $50M
http://www.celebritynetworth.com/ric...son-net-worth/
John Davis? Well...hes not really on there because he's not a celebrity.
You'd think that the success of the show would speak for itself but apparently it doesn't lol. The shift to this format and his personality (he basically created this TopGear, came up with a lot of the ideas for the segments, the style, did a lot of the writing, etc) turned TopGear into a public access show about car reviews (i.e. Motorweek) and made it into the global phenomenon it is. But...hey...I hope Jeremy Clarkson learned his lesson lol
Not that these sites are accurate, but:
Jeremy Clarkson net worth: $50M
http://www.celebritynetworth.com/ric...son-net-worth/
John Davis? Well...hes not really on there because he's not a celebrity.
Last edited by SW17LS; 07-02-15 at 09:19 AM.
07-02-15, 04:03 PM
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I hope Clarkson has learned from some of his past mistakes, impulses, and statements. We'll find out, I guess, when the show starts. Also, IMO, its time for him to talk about CARS...not endless ramblings about himself, personalities, politics, the scenery around him, and everything else besides what he happens to be driving or reviewing at the moment.
Although without the BBC red tape, he might just think he's just free to do what he did before without the repercussions of representing a large corporation.
07-02-15, 05:13 PM
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07-02-15, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna;
compare with motorweek and your acquaintence John Davis who presents in a horribly staged, scripted, boring, and insincere way. :thumbed:
i wouldn't want to be on a car forum where everyone agrees.
ClubLexus contiunues to be successful and often fun because of good-natured disagreements!
Last edited by mmarshall; 07-02-15 at 09:24 PM.
07-02-15, 05:36 PM
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BBC or not, though, you can't get into fisticuffs with the show's producers over simply trivial issues. If you caught him in bed with your wife, or molesting one of your kids, that's one thing, but over a meal?