http://www.examiner.com/x-37027-NY-TV-Examiner~y2010m8d7-MTVs-Jersey-Shore-started-a-trend-for-ethnic-reality-shows
Source: Examiner, August 7, 2010
MTV's Jersey Shore Started a Trend for Ethnic Reality Shows?
Ok...are you ready for second-rate copies of what had originally seemed to many like a second-rate idea?- Is it possible that "Jersey Shore," continuing its runaway success in its second season on MTV, have created an entirely new category of identity-based reality television?
At least one copycat is getting out of the gate. In April, a posting appeared on Craigslist calling for "interesting, attractive, colorful Asian Americans to cast in a reality show similar to 'Jersey Shore.'" After the producers shot the pilot episode recently, a steady stream of cast photos trickled out, and TMZ leaked an outrageous casting reel that got the Internet buzzing. There's already an Asian counterpart —- dubbed "The Situasian" -—to Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, what appears to be an equal devotion to gym time and boozing as the Jersey-ites, and hair-tugging cat fights.
Unsurprisingly, it's not just Guidos and Guidettes that can party and 'roid out with the best of them. The bottom line of all this seemed to say, Asians! They're just like us! Except substitute gym, tan, laundry, for karaoke, designer brands and taking pictures.
Tentatively titled "K-Town" and set in Los Angeles' Koreatown, the show has yet to be picked up by a network, and who knows whether it will be. Not since 1994 have television audiences been confronted with an all-Asian cast. Margaret Cho's "All American Girl" aired for one short-lived, turbulent season. Plagued by low ratings, ABC wrangled with Cho about her weight, not being Asian enough, and then being too Asian. By the end of the season, the only Asians left were Cho and co-star Amy Hill.
11/25/2010
Pop Eater
http://www.popeater.com/2010/04/05/asian-jersey-shore-casting/
'Jersey Shore' has given this world a number of wonderful things, from beating up the beat to Snooki in all of her pouffy-haired glory. Now, it's also providing the inspiration for a number of knock-off reality projects -- focusing on subjects from Russians to retirees.
The New York Post recently came across acasting notice for "interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-Americans to cast in a reality show similar to 'Jersey Shore'" in the Help Wanted section of the Los Angeles Craigslist. The ad claims to be from HQ Pictures, a production company started by actor-model Tyrese Gibson.
This new series comes hot on the heels of 'Brighton Beach' and 'Sunset Daze,' which have been dubbed 'Jersey Shore' for the Russian-American community and the elderly, respectively.
So when is enough enough?
'Jersey Shore' has proven to be a runaway hit for MTV, but can these counterfeit counterparts possibly live up to the success of the original? While 'Brighton Beach' is still in pre-production, 'Sunset Daze' has already won rave reviews from an initially skeptical public. The geriatric cast of the WE reality show may not get into as many physical altercations as the Jersey kids, but they still dance, drink and bring the drama like their beach house brethren.
Although summer may come and go, romances fizzle and tans fade, 'Jersey Shore,' much like the hair gel that keeps Pauly D so fresh, will stay strong for a long time to come.
Source: PopEater; Linked on AOL.com front page, 4/5/10, April 5, 2010
Now Casting: 'Jersey Shore' for Asian-Americans
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By Sarah Crow Posted Apr 5th 2010 11:50AM
'Jersey Shore' has given this world a number of wonderful things, from beating up the beat to Snooki in all of her pouffy-haired glory. Now, it's also providing the inspiration for a number of knock-off reality projects -- focusing on subjects from Russians to retirees.The New York Post recently came across acasting notice for "interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-Americans to cast in a reality show similar to 'Jersey Shore'" in the Help Wanted section of the Los Angeles Craigslist. The ad claims to be from HQ Pictures, a production company started by actor-model Tyrese Gibson.
This new series comes hot on the heels of 'Brighton Beach' and 'Sunset Daze,' which have been dubbed 'Jersey Shore' for the Russian-American community and the elderly, respectively.
So when is enough enough?
'Jersey Shore' has proven to be a runaway hit for MTV, but can these counterfeit counterparts possibly live up to the success of the original? While 'Brighton Beach' is still in pre-production, 'Sunset Daze' has already won rave reviews from an initially skeptical public. The geriatric cast of the WE reality show may not get into as many physical altercations as the Jersey kids, but they still dance, drink and bring the drama like their beach house brethren.
Although summer may come and go, romances fizzle and tans fade, 'Jersey Shore,' much like the hair gel that keeps Pauly D so fresh, will stay strong for a long time to come.
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11/24/2010
KUBE 93
http://www.kube93.com/main.html
Source: KUBE 93, June 9, 2010
The upcoming Asian-American Reality TV Show was
mentioned on a Seattle radio station, KUBE 93.
Source: KUBE 93, June 9, 2010
The upcoming Asian-American Reality TV Show was
mentioned on a Seattle radio station, KUBE 93.
Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/x-53529-Baltimore-TV-Examiner~y2010m7d17-Coming-soon-to-a-TV-near-you-The-Asian-Jersey-Shore
'Coming soon to a TV near you: The Asian Jersey Shore'
'Coming soon to a TV near you: The Asian Jersey Shore'
Ever sat down on your couch, flipped on the tube and said to yourself, "You know what? I kinda feel like watching people practice violin and study calculus this evening"? Apparently Tyrese Gibson has. He is in the process of developing a Jersey Shore-style reality show set in Los Angelos' Koreatown.
The show, called K-Town (not to be confused with K-Ville, the awful Fox drama starring Anthony Anderson) will feature eight Asian-American young people partying, hooking up and inevitably indulging in various ethnic stereotypes.
The show has yet to find a channel to host it but, I can't wait. How awesome would it be to watch the Asian Ronnie karate-chop some punk unconscious on the Venice Pier? "That's one chop, kid!"
"Coming up next week on K-Town: Asian Snookie has too much to drink and throws up bulgogi all over her Armani Exchange top!"
Click here to check out the cast on Twitter.
dlisted
http://www.dlisted.com/node/38075
'Move Over, Jersey Shore!'
'Move Over, Jersey Shore!'
You might want to swallow a Pepcid before watching this mess, or it might leave you with a serious Asian glow. This is the cast reel for K-Town, the Asian-American version of Jersey Shore, that is currently making the rounds to the networks. The pilot, which was produced by Tyrese, was shot in and around Los Angeles' Koreatown last weekend.
This pretty much looks like Jersey Shore with kimchi instead of orange skin. There's an Asian version of Snooks, JWoww, The Situation and Pauly D. Although, K-Town is showing Jersey Shore up, because their Situation is a soft core porn star who can break a grenade in two with his abs.
Here you were thinking that all Asians spend their nights doing math problems for fun and only leave the house to drive their Honda Accord to the 99 Ranch Market to buy bubble tea. Nope, Asians get fucked up and embarrass themselves just like everybody else (Guilty!!).
KMVQ MOVIN 99.7 San Francisco
http://movin997.radio.com/2010/04/06/cali-shore-asian-cast/#more-16635
Source: KMVQ MOVIN 99.7 San Francisco, April 6, 2010
Cali Shore, Asian Cast?
Source: KMVQ MOVIN 99.7 San Francisco, April 6, 2010
Cali Shore, Asian Cast?
Would you believe that after the success of the Italian-American Jersey Shore cast on the East coast, ”beating the beat” that now somebody wants top rep the West with the Asian-American set? Wait until you hear who is doing the show! None other thanone of the finest boys on the planet, Tyrese Gibson according to Pop Eater ! Here is the ad that The New York Post, reposted:
“Looking for interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-Americans to cast in a reality show similar to ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘Real World,’ ‘The Hills,’ etc. . .” the notice reads.
“We need attractive Asian-Americans with lively, strong and unique personalities between the ages of 18 to 30 with equally interesting life stories and perspectives to share, especially individuals who know about and/or experienced the Koreatown life.”
Casting isn’t limited strictly to Asian-Americans either.
“If you are not Asian but are obsessed with Asian culture or people in some way, email us and please explain,” it said.
Read more: Apparently his production company is the one that listed the posting looking for eager beavers in the Los Angeles area? Are you Asian? Do you think this would perpetuate some sort of stereotype as the current Jersey Shore cast is being pegged? Would you watch? I know I would!
11/23/2010
Johnstown Pennsylvania
http://myjohnstownpa.com/news/us-news/persian-and-asian-versions-of-the-jersey-shore-in-planning-stages/
Source: Johnstown Pennsylvania, April 12, 2010
Persian and Asian Versions Of The Jersey Shore In Planning Stages
Administrator | Apr 12, 2010 | Comments 0
Source: Johnstown Pennsylvania, April 12, 2010
Persian and Asian Versions Of The Jersey Shore In Planning Stages
Administrator | Apr 12, 2010 | Comments 0
Joanna Mazewski – AHN Entertainment Editor
Hollywood, CA, United States (AHN) – First the country’s top guidos and guidettes made their way on to the Jersey Shore and hate list of every Italian-American society in the country, then their were rumors of a Russian version hitting Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach and now it looks like the Persian and Asian communities are wanting a little slice of the hit MTV show’s success too. Numerous outlets are reporting that there are currently open casting calls for Persian-Americans and Asian-Americans that are willing to bare all and then a little some for two new reality shows.
According to Perez Hilton, the Persian version’s casting call reads: “Los Angeles [-based] proud Persian-Americans who rule the Hollywood nightlife and own Beverly Hills. It’s time to show the world that being Persian-American is a celebration of the American dream.”
It continues: “If your life is ‘all about Gucci- Gabbana, Cavalli and Cristal’ or if buying anything ‘from BMWs and Bugatis, to Mercedes and Movado-money is no object,’ then should apply.”
Meanwhile, the Asian-American casting call is “looking for interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-American to cast in a reality show similar to ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘Real World.’ ‘The Hills,’ etc.”
The ad also indicated that casting isn’t limited strictly to Asian-Americans either, while it also did not say which production company had posted the notice.
With all these different reality shows being pitched, viewers might need to install translation apps on to their smart phones to keep up with the international lingo and phrases by these fame-hungry casts. We can only imagine how many versions of “The Situation” or a Snooki, audiences will be able to handle.
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11/21/2010
Half-Asians
http://half-asians.com/jennifer-field
'Jennifer Field is the half-Korean beauty queen of K-Town (the Asian Jersey Shore)'
'Jennifer Field is the half-Korean beauty queen of K-Town (the Asian Jersey Shore)'
Filming has begun on a new reality show modeled after MTV’s Jersey Shore featuring Asian-Americans in L.A.’s Koreatown. Tentatively titled K-Town, the cast was announced via pictures posted on Facebook and Twitter after the shooting of the pilot episode this past weekend. Here is a look at the cast:
The girl standing second to the left is named Jennifer Field, and she instantly set off my hapa-dar. I did a little bit of research and indeed she is half-Korean and half-English/Irish/German. That makes her a member of the hot Korean-Irish club!
This girl hasn’t come out of nowhere. She won the 2006 Miss Asian America pageant and also that year she was named Miss San Jose Grand Prix in her hometown of San Jose. She has also done some acting and modeling.
She is on Twitter @JenniferField (the show also has its own Twitter @KTownRealityTV) and she is on Facebook and Myspace. She also has an official website and profiles on IMDB and ModelMayhem.
Click on a thumbnail to view the full-size image:
11/19/2010
AHN- All Headline News
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018351276
Source: AHN: All Headline News, April 9, 2010
Persian And Asian Versions Of: "The Jersey Shore" In Planning Stages
Source: AHN: All Headline News, April 9, 2010
Persian And Asian Versions Of: "The Jersey Shore" In Planning Stages
Joanna Mazewski - AHN Entertainment Editor
Hollywood, CA, United States (AHN) - First the country’s top guidos and guidettes made their way on to the Jersey Shore and hate list of every Italian-American society in the country, then their were rumors of a Russian version hitting Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach and now it looks like the Persian and Asian communities are wanting a little slice of the hit MTV show’s success too. Numerous outlets are reporting that there are currently open casting calls for Persian-Americans and Asian-Americans that are willing to bare all and then a little some for two new reality shows.
According to Perez Hilton, the Persian version’s casting call reads: “Los Angeles [-based] proud Persian-Americans who rule the Hollywood nightlife and own Beverly Hills. It’s time to show the world that being Persian-American is a celebration of the American dream.”
It continues: “If your life is ‘all about Gucci- Gabbana, Cavalli and Cristal’ or if buying anything ‘from BMWs and Bugatis, to Mercedes and Movado-money is no object,’ then should apply.”
Meanwhile, the Asian-American casting call is “looking for interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-American to cast in a reality show similar to ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘Real World.’ ‘The Hills,’ etc.”
The ad also indicated that casting isn’t limited strictly to Asian-Americans either, while it also did not say which production company had posted the notice.
With all these different reality shows being pitched, viewers might need to install translation apps on to their smart phones to keep up with the international lingo and phrases by these fame-hungry casts. We can only imagine how many versions of “The Situation” or a Snooki, audiences will be able to handle.
CNET News
http://news.cnet.com/crave/?keyword=asian
Source: CNET News- Crave, April 7, 2010
The 404 544: Where Justin and Wilson take a trip to the Jersey Shore (podcast)
by Justin Yu
Source: CNET News- Crave, April 7, 2010
The 404 544: Where Justin and Wilson take a trip to the Jersey Shore (podcast)
by Justin Yu
Look for me and Wilson at an Ed Hardy store near you! We might just pop up on your television set too, if all goes well with a casting call in L.A. asking for Asian-Americans to audition for a reality show based on "Jersey Shore" and "The Hills."
It's rumored to be set in Koreatown, and we're not putting much faith in the series based on the fact that Jin and this guy are the only two Asians on TV right now. That being said, an Asian-American reality television show would be a real gag...maybe their first order of business will be to help Snookie and the Situation get that elusive GED.
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