As I mentioned in the last post, one way to make money is to use some of the producer’s ideas for a reality show and develop them further. If your ideas are chosen, you receive a reward (usually $5,000).

Make sure to answer all the producer's questions and follow the format for submissions stated in the previous post. Email your .doc or .pdf files to editor@outtarehab.com.

Here are the three projects currently available:


House of Babel (Reward-$5,000, Deadline-7/15/2008)

Imagine 14 people in pairs of 2. The pairs all come from different backgrounds. And here is the twist: they all speak different languages and have no clue what the other 12 people are talking about. And yet they have to complete tasks together in order to win.

But… in order to win what? And what kind of assignments would they have to do? Where do these people come from? And why would it make for compelling viewing?


Cheats (Reward-$5,000, Deadline-9/1/2008)

Why should it always be the smartest, the fastest or the luckiest candidate who wins at game shows? What would happen if people were allowed to lie through their teeth, to bluff their way through the game, to cheat ‘till they were caught?

How could this idea be turned into a game show or a quiz? What would be the rules – in any? And how about the host… is he to be trusted at all?


House of Chaos (Reward-$3,000, Deadline-8/15/2008)

It all started with 30 people living in a small 2-bedroom house. They need to get organized quickly to avoid utter chaos: where do they sleep? Who will cook? Who gets to shower in the morning? We can follow their every move 24 hours on the web.

We watch them on the TV screen. But who are they? Why are they there? What is the goal of the format? How does it end?

Think you have the next "Survivor"? Well, we're looking for new and creative reality show ideas! All ideas will be submitted to the site TalpaCreative.

There are four ways you can make money:

1. We send in your non-scripted format ideas (must be sent in the format below). If your idea is chosen and is produced, you get paid in excess of $50,000.

2. Use some of the producer’s ideas for a reality show and develop them further. If your ideas are chosen, you receive a small reward (usually $5,000).

3. Remain an active member. As long as we continue to receive your ideas and are able to submit them, this should not be a problem. $500 is rewarded each month to the most active and creative member.

4. Submit a real story that could inspire the development of a television show (must write a short summary and include the actual link to the story. $500 is awarded to the best story submission each month.

*We will take a percentage of any rewards received for submissions.


Non-scripted show ideas must include:

1. Your show title

2. Logline: Describe the key elements of your format in one or two sentences.

3. Format:

Who-describe the participants, the contestants, the audience, the talents, the host, the judges, guests.
What-relate the action: the game, the rules, the mechanisms, the evolution of your format.
Where-outline the locations and/or describe the studio
Why-what is the goal? The prize? The final episode/round?

*Make sure to address the following relevant points:

-Be specific by giving original and concrete examples: make us see your show.
-Spell out the potential for external or and internal conflict that the participants face.
-Include details of any memorable visuals that will appeal to audiences.
-Make sure your idea is more than just a casting idea. Building a format around an interesting combination of people is a great start, but it’s not a format yet.
-Remember to create an exciting ending!

4. Describe your personal TV experience (one or two sentences).


Please submit all ideas to editor@outtarehab.com. Attach only .pdf or .doc files.

The 20 year old pink-loving Sonic the Hedgehog alter-ego lyrical genius releases his first east coast compilation today.

Check it out @ www.iamnotcharleshamilton.com

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For some strange reason, Diddy felt it was necessary to make a video to address the rumor that he had recently changed his name back to Puff Daddy.

Nobody cares anymore, Diddy. You can call yourself whatever you want.

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Jessica Alba finally popped!

Alba gave birth to a baby girl today at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. This is the first child for Jessica Alba and hubby Cash Warren.

The baby's name is still undisclosed, but congrats to the new parents!

*UPDATE*

The "beautiful" baby girl's name is Honor Marie Warren. Cute!

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This weekend's Box Office was dominated by the Jack Black and Miss Angelina Jolie family flick "Kung Fu Panda". I saw it a few weeks ago with Jack Black and the cast and it was hilarious-definitely recommend it. The film raked in over $60 million this weekend-great for any opening weekend.

"You Don't Mess With the Zohan" came in second with just over $40 million, and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" brought in another $23 million, placing it at number 3 and bringing its total to almost $254 million-yikes!!

Make sure to let us know what your favorite film out there right now is!

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I must admit I've been grooving (who says that?!) to this entire album repeatedly!

Kudos to Estelle for the ethnic representation in the video and see if you can catch the Amanda Diva cameo.

We see you, A.D!

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Check out the evidence here.

Bonus: Angela & Boyfriend TK from MTV's Viva La Bam (pro skateboarder on Pharell Williams' Ice Cream Skate Team & rapper)

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