Administrator Toups Posted May 12, 2014 Administrator Share Posted May 12, 2014 Utopia: Discussion Thread UTOPIA -From unscripted mastermind John de Mol, and based on the hit Dutch television series of the same name, comes television’s biggest social experiment, UTOPIA. Since the dawn of time, humans have always wondered: does a perfect world exist? Now, we get the chance to build one. Will it be ultimate happiness or utter chaos? Fifteen pioneering Americans leave their everyday lives and move to an isolated, undeveloped location – for an entire year – where they are challenged to create their own civilization from scratch. With no existing power structures and limited amenities, these “pioneers” will be faced with rewriting the rules. Will they choose democracy or dictatorship? Fidelity or free love? Will they punish or forgive? Choose religion or rationalism? Share with others or hoard for themselves? What conflicts will emerge, what leaders will arise? What principles will guide their daily lives and inform their deepest decisions? As the Utopians build the new society, every decision counts. Each must try to become indispensable to the group, or risk being exiled to their former lives and replaced by potential newcomers from the viewing audience who have been vying to join. With cameras following the pioneers 24/7, viewers can watch their society unfold, both weekly on FOX and also online. As they observe the inhabitants living together, and building their new existence, viewers themselves will have the chance to become a valuable and powerful asset to the community, and ultimately to question whether Utopia remains an elusive but alluring fantasy, or whether the pioneers have truly realized their dream. A Dutch version of “Utopia” has been broadcast and streamed live on the internet since January 2014. It has become an instant sensation, ranking as its network’s highest-rated unscripted premiere in six years, while maintaining its position as the network’s biggest show for every episode. “Utopia” has increased the channel’s key demo (20-49) market share by an astonishing 500%. UTOPIA is a presentation of Talpa Media USA. The show is created by John de Mol (“Deal Or No Deal,” “Fear Factor,” “The Voice,” “Big Brother”). De Mol, Conrad Green (“Dancing with the Stars”), Jon Kroll (“The Week the Women Went,” “The Amazing Race”) and David Tibballs (“Dragon’s Den,” I WANNA MARRY “HARRY”) will executive-produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wingwalker Posted May 12, 2014 Members Share Posted May 12, 2014 http://youtu.be/e3fu7j02Mks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Toups Posted May 13, 2014 Author Administrator Share Posted May 13, 2014 I don't watch any reality shows at the moment but I'll give this a shot. Building a society in 52 weeks intrigues me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members London Posted September 8, 2014 Members Share Posted September 8, 2014 Anyone watching besides B & I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted September 8, 2014 Members Share Posted September 8, 2014 I love Amanda. She's such a gentle soul. The only true diplomatic person there. And Bella grates my nerves. Her talking just makes me wanna toss my remote at the TV. I should like her b/c she's a GA peach, but she's annoying as f*ck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members London Posted September 8, 2014 Members Share Posted September 8, 2014 Was she the one that started the yoga / breathing exercise? She seems very mellow. I like that. That Josh dude was so annoying during the breathing exercise and I was happy some of them called him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted September 8, 2014 Members Share Posted September 8, 2014 Bella stay starting sh*t. I'm glad Red went off on her ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted September 8, 2014 Members Share Posted September 8, 2014 Red got me over here rolling. See! Red is showing people that white people love chicken too. It ain't just us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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