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

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

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A 404 sticker in the desert: good for photos, bad for publicity.

(Credit: Derrick Chen/The 404)

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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Detroit's New 98.7 Amp Radio

http://wvmv.radio.com/2010/04/06/jersey-shore-knock-offs/

Source: Detroit's New 98.7 Amp Radio, April 8, 2010

Jersey Shore Knock Offs!!!

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What’s up with the Jersey Shore Knock-Offs? Have you heard the latest? Click more to find out!

Soooo….I guess Jersey Shore is so good, that want everyone to be able to relate! 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 a casting 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.

‘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.

The Frisky

http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-are-asian-americans-headed-to-jersey-shore/?eref=RSS

Source: The Frisky, April 6, 2010

Are Asian-Americans Headed To "Jersey Shore"?

Posted by: Annika Harris

A casting call was recently posted to Craigslist in L.A. asking for “interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-Americans to cast in a reality show similar to ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘The Real World,’ ‘The Hills,’ etc.” An unidentified production company and network are looking to capitalize off the unexpected success of “Jersey Shore,” which debuted last year. This new show will no doubt have bigger-than-life personalities with weird nicknames and unique grooming habits. L.A.‘s Koreatown might be the locale for this reality show since the production company is especially interested in individuals who know about or have experienced that neighborhood. This show could be the third “Jersey Shore”-like spinoff in the works—there’s “Brighton Beach,” which focuses on Russian-Americans, and “Sunset Daze,” starring nursing home residents.

Curbed LA

http://la.curbed.com/archives/2010/07/the_k-town_shore_reality_show_cast_looks_kind_of_familiar.php

Source: Curbed LA, July 14, 2010

K-Town Shore Reality Show Cast Looks Kind of Familiar

Wednesday, July 14, 2010, by Adrian Glick Kudler

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The cast for the K-Town reality show has just been revealed, and here it is, giving us déjà vu for that moment when we first learned what a Snooki was. According to channelAPA, "The pilot episode was shot over the weekend at BCD, Bohemians, and BoBo’s in Koreatown. From what we hear, there was drinking and drama on the set." UPDATE: More photos of the cast.
· Ktown Reality Show Cast revealed [channelAPA, via Figgy & Fatty]
· Here Comes K-Town Shore or the Real K-Town or Something Like That [Curbed LA]

The Cleaveland Leader Newspaper

http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/13517

Source: The Cleveland Leader newspaper, April 3, 2010

MTV's Jersey Shore Spawns an Asian Knock-Off

Submitted by GossipGirl on April 3, 2010 - 1:31pm.

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MTV's hit reality show "Jersey Shore" is most definitely gearing up for a second season, and after a successful first season it has already spawned a number of knock-offs. First we told you about the Russian show"Brighton Beach", and now we have word that there's a new reality show in the works aiming to feature Asian-Americans.

Koreatown will apparently be the site of a new, yet-to-be-named reality show, which will be the first Asian-American based reality show. Tyrese Gibson is reportedly co-producing the series.

According to a Craigslist posting, a production company is:

" looking for interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-Americans to cast in a reality show similar to JERSEY SHORE, REAL WORLD, THE HILLS, etc. 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."

Curbed LA

http://la.curbed.com/archives/2010/04/here_comes_ktown_shore_or_the_real_ktown_or_something_like_that.php

Source: Curbed LA, April 1, 2010

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Here Comes K-Town Shore or the Real K-Town or Something Like That

Thursday, April 1, 2010, by Adrian Glick Kudler

Before you say anything, you should know that this ad was posted on March 9, making it either a deeply-embedded April Fools' joke or serious like a heart attack. So, in the wake of Silver Lake hipster reality show, Valley girls reality show, and Malibu High brought to you by Heidi Montagreality show, here is Koreatown reality show: "Looking for interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-Americans to cast in a reality show similar to JERSEY SHORE, REAL WORLD, THE HILLS, etc.. 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, especiallyindividuals who know about and/or experienced the Koreatown life. If you are not Asian but are obsessed with Asian culture or people in some way, email us and please explain...We will begin casting and filming on-camera interviews in LOS ANGELES or HOLLYWOOD, CA this month so please send in your info ASAP!" You know it almost seems like all these shows have the same plots, just with different looking people.
· Casting Asian Americans for reality show (Los Angeles/Hollywood) [Craigslist, viaangry asian man]

Bob HellMan

http://bobhellman.com/archives/8341

Source: Bob HellMan, April 3, 2010

Tyrese Gibson is set to Hari-Kari Jersey Shore

Good Friday night found Tyrese Gibson hanging out Karaoke’ing all over Los Angeles’ Koreatown district. And for good reason… Tyrese is planning to co-produce a reality show ala Jersey Shore with real life Koreatown’ites. Having hung out in Koreatown many times I can tell you that it is a total good time. Looking forward to the show.

Tyrese for sure had a Good Friday in K-Town

Tyrese, please remember to cast very hot chicks in your new show & not these Playa’s you dined with last evening….

KIIS FM 102.7

April 7, 2010

The upcoming Asian-American reality TV show was mentioned on 102.7 KIIS FM around 6 AM, Wednesday morning.

Half Korean

http://www.halfkorean.com/?p=2333

Source: Half Korean, October 27, 2010

K-Town Reality Show Featuring Jennifer Field

By admin | Published: October 27, 2010

 

Jennifer Field – Miss Asian America 2006
Image courtesy Jennifer Field

 

Not exactly “new” news, but the K-Town Reality Show (aka “The Asian Jersey Shore”) has created a steady buzz online for the past few months and with good measure. The Tyrese-produced project is the first reality show concept to feature an all Asian-American cast. I had been meaning to post a blog about the show for some time and, in particular, because it so happens that one of the cast members is a fellow mixed Korean (Jennifer Field).

Back in mid-July when the cast was leaked, HalfKorean.com experienced a surge of traffic from searches for actress/model Jennifer Field. It seems that the world wanted to know more about the former Miss Asian America 2006.

Although the K-Town show has not been picked up by a network yet, I’m sure it will at some point soon. I won’t debate if the show’s concept is good or bad (there has been plenty of debate online), but I do want to spotlight the fact that Jennifer landed a spot on the show and to congratulate her. I’m not the biggest “reality TV” fan but I do look forward to seeing Jennifer’s role along with what the show will be all about.
Here is Jennifer’s promo reel that features her work prior to K-Town (including her Miss Asian America victory)