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3rdgensooner
11/18/2010, 01:44 PM
There's a 'Situation' at MTV: Writer to file suit against network for stealing 'Jersey Shore' idea (http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/11/18/2010-11-18_theres_a_situation_at_mtv_writer_to_file_suit_a gainst_network_for_stealing_jerse.html#ixzz15e5fL6 2P)


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You mean we're knock-offs? Writer and producer Christopher Gambale is
accusing MTV of stealing his 2006 idea for 'Guidos: A Reality Series' to
create hit 'Jersey Shore.'


MTV may have itself a "Situation." And we're not talking about Mike Sorrentino.

The cable network faces legal action from writer and producer Christopher Gambale, who alleges MTV stole his idea for the reality series "Jersey Shore."


Long before America met Snooki and the gang, Gambale wrote a treatment called "Guidos: A Reality Series," and in 2006 registered it with the Writer's Guild of America.

The proposal describes its subject as "a sad, pathetic excuse for a male; not necessarily of Italian descent, but most likely; usually native to the New York/New Jersey tristate area." Gym-toned, tanned and accompanied by "his counterpart, the Guidette," the Guido enjoyed "nightclubbing in the lesser" beach towns and performing the "Guido fist pump."

On a friend's advice, Gambale says he submitted the idea to MTV programming exec Tony DiSanto (who left the network in September). Gambale then got wrapped up in other projects and assumed nothing had come of "Guidos" — until a friend told him about a hot new show that bore striking similarities. "Jersey Shore" even originally had the working title "Guidos."

Now the clock is ticking. On Nov. 10, Gambale's attorney sent MTV execs a letter notifying them of his client's concerns, and he's giving the network a month to respond before filing suit. (MTV did not respond by deadline).

Of course, Gambale admits he can't claim credit for the outsize orange personalities that have made "Jersey Shore" a hit. "None of the Guidettes I knew were that outrageous," he says, adding of Snooki, "nobody can create that."

Gambale also feels the show neglects the "extreme element of danger" he remembers from his youthful observations of the Guido lifestyle — drugs, alcoholism, rape — in favor of a "cotton candy" portrayal.

In fact, he claims he can't bear to watch the show.

"It's like torture," he says.
TUSooner
11/19/2010, 09:56 AM
What's worse: That people will steal absolute ****? Or that it's very profitable these days to steal absolute ****?
Adrian
11/19/2010, 10:27 AM
In fact, he claims he can't bear to watch the show.

"It's like torture," he says.[/LEFT][/QUOTE]



I hear you, man. I hear you...
3rdgensooner
11/19/2010, 10:40 AM
What's worse: That people will steal absolute ****? Or that it's very profitable these days to steal absolute ****?
That people will watch absolute ****.

In fact, he claims he can't bear to watch the show.

"It's like torture," he says.

I hear you, man. I hear you...Perhaps this could replace waterboarding...
Adrian
11/19/2010, 10:43 AM
That people will watch absolute ****.
Perhaps this could replace waterboarding...

I feel the same way every time I see Saturday Night Fever...
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 10:45 AM
I'm probably one of the few but I like Jersey Shore, it's funny.
reflector
11/19/2010, 10:46 AM
What's worse: That people will steal absolute ****? Or that it's very profitable these days to steal absolute ****?

This is sad but true.
The
11/19/2010, 10:46 AM
I'm probably one of the few but I like Jersey Shore, it's funny.

You are everything that is wrong with society.
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 10:48 AM
You are everything that is wrong with society.

I mean I don't dvr it every week or even really stop on it. But my roomate and gf like to watch mtv, vh1, and E, and of all the **** they watch on those channels this is really the only show I find half way entertaining.
JohnnyMack
11/19/2010, 10:48 AM
One claymore in that pool would end all of our suffering.
thecynic
11/19/2010, 10:49 AM
watching that show makes you dumber.
STUpendOUs
11/19/2010, 10:52 AM
turn coats... the lot of ya....
The
11/19/2010, 10:58 AM
turn coats... the lot of ya....

I thought you were permabanned from here, STU.

That's one of the main reasons we chose here, STUistheMan.
DIB
11/19/2010, 11:09 AM
What's worse: That people will steal absolute ****? Or that it's very profitable these days to steal absolute ****?

This reminds me of the guy that tried to sue the Wayons Brothers for stealing the idea for White Chicks.
STUpendOUs
11/19/2010, 11:24 AM
I thought you were permabanned from here, STU.

That's one of the main reasons we chose here, STUistheMan.


who's that?
:pop:
The
11/19/2010, 11:25 AM
who's that?
:pop:
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jumperstop
11/19/2010, 11:25 AM
This reminds me of the guy that tried to sue the Wayons Brothers for stealing the idea for White Chicks.

Why would you want to admit that someone stole that idea from you, that movie sucked dick. Didn't make any money to sue for anyways.
soonerboomer93
11/19/2010, 11:50 AM
I mean I don't dvr it every week or even really stop on it. But my roomate and gf like to watch mtv, vh1, and E, and of all the **** they watch on those channels this is really the only show I find half way entertaining.

this is why they created channel locks/blocks
STUpendOUs
11/19/2010, 12:04 PM
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TUSooner
11/19/2010, 12:07 PM
watching that show makes you dumber.

This! This !! This !!!
What greater condemnation do you need?
The
11/19/2010, 12:08 PM
http://www.nerdnexus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/idiocracy-tv-dvd1.jpg
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 12:09 PM
this is why they created channel locks/blocks

I think my roomate who gets us an employee discount on the U-Verse might have more control over that stuff than I do anyways. I normally just go to the other room on the ****ty small tv.
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 12:11 PM
http://www.nerdnexus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/idiocracy-tv-dvd1.jpg

Great movie. And a lot of the stuff in the future was pretty well predicted...except for the hoverboard. I'm still waiting on my God damned hover board.
soonerchk
11/19/2010, 12:15 PM
I love crap TV, but even I cannot and will not watch Jersey Shore.
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 12:18 PM
I love crap TV, but even I cannot and will not watch Jersey Shore.

I spend most of my time watching something that I can learn from, History Channel, Discovery, D Science, Nat Geo, PBS. Pretty much all the "boring" stuff..:O
The
11/19/2010, 12:19 PM
I spend most of my time watching something that I can learn from, History Channel, Discovery, D Science, Nat Geo, PBS. Pretty much all the "boring" stuff..:O

I don't believe you. I bet you can name the last 5 American Idols.
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 12:21 PM
I don't believe you. I bet you can name the last 5 American Idols.

I can name you two American idols, Kelly Clarkson and Carie Underwood. Oh and what's his head from tulsa...so no :D
soonerchk
11/19/2010, 12:22 PM
I spend most of my time watching something that I can learn from, History Channel, Discovery, D Science, Nat Geo, PBS. Pretty much all the "boring" stuff..:O

You watch Ancient Aliens, don't you?
DIB
11/19/2010, 12:22 PM
I only watch Faces of Death on a constant loop.
thecynic
11/19/2010, 12:27 PM
what's the "M" in MTV stand for?











an oldie but a goodie I know
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 12:27 PM
You watch Ancient Aliens, don't you?

Ehh, sometimes. Most of the Alien/Moster **** on those channels sucks, cause it makes you think that you might get to see some real evidence like a new found video of Bigfoot. But they always end the same, "Maybe one day we'll know more about (whatever create the show is about), but until then we'll just have to speculate"
proud gonzo
11/19/2010, 01:32 PM
Why would you want to admit that someone stole that idea from you, that movie sucked dick. Didn't make any money to sue for anyways.

Because writers don't get a percentage of the gross anyway, but they do get a fee for writing a screenplay that gets produced (no matter how sucky it might be). Why do you like to get paid for doing YOUR job?
jumperstop
11/19/2010, 01:45 PM
Because writers don't get a percentage of the gross anyway, but they do get a fee for writing a screenplay that gets produced (no matter how sucky it might be). Why do you like to get paid for doing YOUR job?

Mostly a joke man...
The
11/19/2010, 01:51 PM
Mostly a joke man...

What is that dude's problem?
Spring
11/19/2010, 02:10 PM
No AGWA
The
11/19/2010, 02:12 PM
No AGWA

That's always a problem. Troop's got access as well, if I remember clearly.
DIB
11/19/2010, 02:15 PM
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I may or may not have ordered from this website and I may or may not have had it delivered to an Oklahoma address.
The
11/19/2010, 02:17 PM
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I may or may not have ordered from this website and I may or may not have had it delivered to an Oklahoma address.

The comment is high Larry us.


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3rdgensooner
11/19/2010, 02:17 PM
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The
11/19/2010, 02:17 PM
Holy crap. I blacked out just looking at that bottle.


YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
Spring
11/19/2010, 02:18 PM
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I may or may not have ordered from this website and I may or may not have had it delivered to an Oklahoma address.

You are too kind sir.
DIB
11/19/2010, 02:19 PM
I always wanted to mix llello and Agwa to see if I explode
yermom
11/19/2010, 02:23 PM
One claymore in that pool would end all of our suffering.

probably need Ryan Seacrest in there as well
soonerchk
11/19/2010, 03:38 PM
Ehh, sometimes. Most of the Alien/Moster **** on those channels sucks, cause it makes you think that you might get to see some real evidence like a new found video of Bigfoot. But they always end the same, "Maybe one day we'll know more about (whatever create the show is about), but until then we'll just have to speculate"

I've heard stories of Bigfoot in a casino dumpster. I'm hoping I'll be interviewed soon!


http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/AGWA-DE-BOLIVIA-COCA-LEAF-LIQUOR-434p8744.htm

I may or may not have ordered from this website and I may or may not have had it delivered to an Oklahoma address.

I hate you with every fiber of my being.


No AGWA
GAAH!


probably need Ryan Seacrest in there as well

And Paris Hilton. Maybe a Kardashian, too?
STUpendOUs
11/19/2010, 05:44 PM
I only watch Faces of Death on a constant loop.

Funny that is how Filter came up with this song...

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