Author Topic: Poker Face (Read 2167 times)

rwalker · « **on:** May 05, 2009, 01:57:33 PM »

http://www.fremantlemedia.com/our-programm...amme/Poker+Face

Actually, it sounds kind of complicated for Fremantle imho. But I figured with GSN being the poker pushers that they are, this would be something they would bring to the states.

KrisW73 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:34:03 PM »

[quote name=\'rwalker\' post=\'214958\' date=\'May 5 2009, 01:57 PM\']
http://www.fremantlemedia.com/our-programm...amme/Poker+Face

Actually, it sounds kind of complicated for Fremantle imho. But I figured with GSN being the poker pushers that they are, this would be something they would bring to the states.
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BrandonFG · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:01:49 PM »

I thought ABC came close to doing this one, only to choose Show Me the Money and/or Set for Life instead?

/No, I don't get it either

mmb5 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2009, 04:21:11 PM »

[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'214962\' date=\'May 5 2009, 03:01 PM\']
I thought ABC came close to doing this one, only to choose Show Me the Money and/or Set for Life instead?

/No, I don't get it either
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It was for Shatner. GSN's problem with this would be it would have to run sequential and the stakes may be a little high. Hell of a concept, though. It was appointment downloading for me.

--Mike

weaklink75 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2009, 04:59:12 PM »

Actually, when Australia did a version last year, each show was self-contained (they didn't do a tournament), so GSN could do a version without having to air them sequentially...

alfonzos · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:33:10 PM »

FWIW, I think there is a home game listed on Boardgame Geek.

Sodboy13 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:02:25 PM »

[quote name=\'alfonzos\' post=\'214980\' date=\'May 5 2009, 04:33 PM\']
FWIW, I think there is a home game listed on Boardgame Geek.
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If this is what you're thinking of, not even close.

The one episode of Poker Face I saw on YouTube (Series 1, Episode 1) was frickin' great. I'm still dumbstruck that ABC took a pass on this, gave Shat and Kimmel their turds, and gave Duel the event-programming run. If this had aired on our shores, and the format didn't get screwed with or dumbed-down, people stateside might actually know who Ant and Dec are.

/and, er, get the quick throwaway line with them in "Love Actually," maybe
//what? it's my fiancee's favorite movie
///okay, yeah, I like it too
////cracks open beer, fires gun

J.R. · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:29:45 PM »

Are any episodes of UK Pokerface available anywhere? I would really like see a full episode of this.

Thanks!

clemon79 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2009, 07:20:05 PM »

[quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'214989\' date=\'May 5 2009, 03:29 PM\']
Are any episodes of UK Pokerface available anywhere? I would really like see a full episode of this.[/quote]
There used to be some on YouTube, but this Lady GaGa chick seems to have ruined that search for everyone. I remember UKNova carried the second season, but I'm guessing there are no seeds anymore.

It is VERY worth seeking out. You might be able to find "The Con Test", which is the Australian version, but if you can find the UK ones it's worth the trouble just to see Ant & Dec work. Freakin' brilliant.

TLEberle · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:50:25 PM »

[quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'214989\' date=\'May 5 2009, 03:29 PM\']Are any episodes of UK Pokerface available anywhere? I would really like see a full episode of this.[/quote]I would suggest going to UKNova and finding out how you can request a reseed. It'll be worth it.

alfonzos · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2009, 06:38:23 PM »

Behold! Poker Face: the home game.

alfonzos · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2009, 04:27:27 PM »

Found the Aussie version of Poker Face, Con Test, here. It's like Weakest Link except you vote yourself off! (I am the weakest link. Goodbye!) BTW, Is anybody else growing tired of the cliched dark sets and pounding theme music of prime time game shows?