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Post by arsenette on Jan 26, 2009 7:48:50 GMT -5
www.monster9.com/news20090126.htmlOkay we know one thing for sure.. Check out the last line: Deadline mid-March My only guess is that they tape late March or early April? Also I noticed something VERY interesting.. Maybe Ube can help me figure this out.. is this the first time Monster 9 is asking for direct applications? Address is NOT TBS. And for those who need an English address it IS the same address I posted earlier for Fan Mail: Monster 9 Inc. 18F Shibuya Inforce Tower 20-1 Sakuraoka cho Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0031 (Just added a post on my blog) ramblingrican.blogspot.com/2009/01/sasuke-22-official-announcement-by.html
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Post by lostinube on Jan 26, 2009 8:53:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up!
As far as I know, when they would flash the info during the shows it would be the TBS address but I was always under the impression that you could send entries to them (Monster 9) directly during the "off-season."
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Post by scnoi1217 on Jan 26, 2009 13:18:37 GMT -5
Wow, very cool and interesting that the deadline is in mid-March. I wonder if the change in applications from TBS to Monster 9 has to do with the cancellation of Sasuke Maniac.
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Post by obakemono on Jan 26, 2009 13:37:40 GMT -5
Does anyone remember when the deadline for applications for 21 was?
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Post by RiderLeangle on Jan 26, 2009 14:40:42 GMT -5
I think it was early august. I may be wrong though.
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Post by snowy on Jan 26, 2009 15:01:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the update! I don't want to read too much into it, but looking at it in combination with another thread, you might wonder if this is a reaction to G4's ANC nonsense. Direct submission sure seems to be a better bet for US hopeful competitors to get a fair shake.
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Post by davidyko on Jan 26, 2009 16:04:40 GMT -5
Cool cool...though this is also quite strange. When I talked to the people at Monster9 back in December, they said the deadline would be end of January. Perhaps they had to move the date?
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Post by talledega7 on Jan 26, 2009 17:00:41 GMT -5
Wouldn't be surprised if they moved it so Nagano would have more time to train after his honeymoon. Probably not the reason, but just an idea.
But hey, now we know. SASUKE 22 IS COMING PEOPLE!!!!
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Post by supernovamaniac on Jan 26, 2009 17:19:27 GMT -5
SASUKE 22!!!! at least it will be after my finals... hopefully before the summer time change
Hmm... arsenette are u suggesting that they might go through another TV station?
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Post by joemello on Jan 26, 2009 19:16:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the update! I don't want to read too much into it, but looking at it in combination with another thread, you might wonder if this is a reaction to G4's ANC nonsense. I doubt it. It's more likely that before the announcement M9 said to G4 "Hey, we're gonna be starting the cattle call again." and thus started the ball rolling on ANC4.
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Post by arsenette on Jan 26, 2009 20:10:55 GMT -5
Hmm... arsenette are u suggesting that they might go through another TV station? No. There is no indication at this time that they got another TV station. I think the news would have picked up on any change or at least Ube would have found out I do however like it was changed.. that way they can't go up against the ratings giants? Ube do you know if Quiz Hexagonal is a weekly show? or a season thing? Moving the date might help with getting better ratings? I do hope it's a change for the better! And it will be warmer!! Monster 9 knows about G4's nonsense.. I dunno if they cut the invitations there.. I find it telling that they only have ONE spot after Olivia.. That doesn't mean they don't have automatic spots (like for Levi.. though Brian definately should be reinvited since he got past stage 1). The ones "owed" are Luci, Mark and Colin (if I did my math right.. they went once and haven't gotten their 2nd chance yet).. so we might see more than I think are going... or.. they might be totally crass and only take Olivia and her playmate.. Gah.. no more G4 in this thread.. This is about SASUKE!!!! mwahhahahahha I haven't heard anything about Sasuke Trials (already got emails on that) so if I hear anything I'll yell! Ube I'm sure would say something if he heard something on his end. With Sasuke Mania gone it's a bit difficult.
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Post by snowy on Jan 26, 2009 20:55:21 GMT -5
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Post by VenusHeadTrap on Jan 26, 2009 21:03:17 GMT -5
I honestly doubt that Olivia is calling the shots, it's just something new G4 is trying out as if people that make their videos will think they will be seen and impressed by Olivia instead of unanimous staff members.
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Post by arsenette on Jan 26, 2009 21:14:01 GMT -5
Thanks snowy! I missed that link! Glad he's doing well even if I do think he's as animated as a doorknob Hubby calls him albatross.. LOL But still yeah we all agree that if they went once they should be allowed another shot since they let Brett come back in ANC2 with no voting. Talking to a couple people and we are thinking if they are scaling back in both TBS and Monster 9 that the Sasuke Trials will most likely be another Muscle Park adventure as opposed to the built course.. Dunno yet. I'll post (or Ube will if he finds it first) any news on official Sasuke Trials.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Jan 26, 2009 21:24:59 GMT -5
So he's in the Marine Corps? He has the personality for it And I hope Sasuke Mania returns so we can see the trials.
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Post by lostinube on Jan 26, 2009 21:48:13 GMT -5
Well, they haven't been only using the Trials to scout people - Yuji Urushihara got on because of his showing at one of the events (of course he was a SASUKE Park All-Star so it's not like they didn't know who he was).
I have a feeling they'll invite the SASUKE Trial Qualifiers (STQers) plus more Muscle Musical people. And last time they had an open call for the SASUKE Trials - I think prior to that they just announced an open call, not specifically for the Trials.
Changing to another station would screw their ratings even more because it would be hard to let non-internet savvy viewers (i.e. casual viewers) know what's going on.
And Quiz Hexagon is a weekly show but since SASUKE almost always airs between drama seasons it goes up against special episodes of pretty much everything, including Hexagon.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Jan 26, 2009 22:01:11 GMT -5
Maybe they should show Sasuke at a time where its dead on TV. I mean if you put it in a slot with no competition, it will get people watching because there is nothing else on, it's still people watching! And then they'll see how fun it is and hopefully it will get people hooked.
Well that would be how it would work in America. I don't know how things like that work in Japan.
Actually, How did the 2005 Sasuke (14, 15 and 16) do in the ratings?
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Post by arsenette on Jan 26, 2009 22:13:42 GMT -5
Ube so your suggestion was to move it to a Sunday to have a better chance? Of course not having an knowledge of the TV lineup I have no idea what would help. Of course having commercials would be better.. no one has even seen one yet and usually it's on during Sportsman #1.
I do agree with more MM and STQers from last year. 13 MM last year was a bit much though.. maybe they will allow more Americans if they pay for their way? Dunno how many G4 are coming but it sounds like less than the last time. Also all 6 Allstars are expected this time around. Daisuke is coming back and a couple other ones that always come seem to be still interested. The 2 Olympians (wrestlers) were also interested and even the Japanese one did Sportsman #1 with good success. I know the Gold medalist wanted another shot so I suspect he and his f-bomb will be back since Monster 9 liked his behavior and appreciating behind the scenes (he really is a nice guy). Outside of that it's a guessing game who will be invited along with how many will be chosen through the Trials and application process.
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Post by jag3034 on Jan 26, 2009 22:54:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up arsenette. I actually sent my letter and video to the TBS address on Friday. So ill just make another copy of the video on a disc and print off another letter and send it to that address.
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Post by arsenette on Jan 26, 2009 23:27:43 GMT -5
Okie dokie they just threw me for a loop when I saw the Monster 9 address. Doesn't hurt to send it to both though Let us know how it goes!
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