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Sly · 08-28-2015, 07:25 PM

This is incredible. I recently watched an episode of Top Gear, it was my first. Fun show, I never really understood the excitement but it was definitely enjoyable. Amazing that Amazon is laying down this much cash. Budget of $7M per episode!

Does the BBC have any regrets?

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Last month, Jeremy Clarkson and the rest of the former "Top Gear" gang signed a monster deal with Amazon to create a new car show.

According to the Financial Times, sources say the deal signed by the former hosts of the popular BBC car show calls for Amazon to sink a reported $250 million into 36 episodes over three years.

Read more: Amazon paying Jeremy Clarkson ridiculous money - Business Insider

Amazon paying Jeremy Clarkson ridiculous money - Business Insider

AdultKing · 08-28-2015, 07:36 PM

Top Gear was huge, comparable to blockbuster tv series.

However I wonder if a rebrand will work, or if people have just accepted the end of Top Gear and moved on.

dyna mo · 08-28-2015, 07:39 PM

It's weird. I own evrt episode of top gear except for season 1 and the episode where Hammond crashed the dragster, and that's because those are not available here. And I've watched all my episodes many many times.

But after all the brouhaha, I'm really not interested anymore.

HugeWood · 08-28-2015, 07:58 PM

Lavish spending but it will go a long way toward propping up their burgeoning show business...

AdultKing · 08-28-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

But after all the brouhaha, I'm really not interested anymore.

Yeah I agree, I think in most people's minds it's over.

Highest Def · 08-28-2015, 08:46 PM

I love that show so much and will watch almost anything those three guys do, but a huge part of Top Gear's appeal was in the production. The way they were filmed, the music and style was almost as important as the hosts.

A lot of shows try to copy that style and it never works. It looks like a cheap Youtube car show when done incorrectly. Even American Top Gear can't duplicate the production value of the original, and I bet they spent a lot of money trying. Forget about how annoying the American hosts are... that's another discussion.

dyna mo · 08-28-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Highest Def

I love that show so much and will watch almost anything those three guys do, but a huge part of Top Gear's appeal was in the production. The way they were filmed, the music and style was almost as important as the hosts.

A lot of shows try to copy that style and it never works. It looks like a cheap Youtube car show when done incorrectly. Even American Top Gear can't duplicate the production value of the original, and I bet they spent a lot of money trying. Forget about how annoying the American hosts are... that's another discussion.

All of this is on point. The stylistic production was fantastic. I'm not sure that they can duplicate that.

The American version doesn't have any of the appeal of the original.

That's a crazy amount to pay Clarkson too, I wonder what the other two are getting.

j3rkules · 08-29-2015, 02:08 AM

Cool. I love it that the American's picked him up enthusiastically notwithstanding a few insensitive comments aimed at American(ians) over the years. Of course, he was not that far off base in at least the insults I heard. We probably deserved it! Anyway, it should be fun. Let the epic road trips and relentless mocking begin. Again!

Paul Markham · 08-29-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Highest Def

I love that show so much and will watch almost anything those three guys do, but a huge part of Top Gear's appeal was in the production. The way they were filmed, the music and style was almost as important as the hosts.

A lot of shows try to copy that style and it never works. It looks like a cheap Youtube car show when done incorrectly. Even American Top Gear can't duplicate the production value of the original, and I bet they spent a lot of money trying. Forget about how annoying the American hosts are... that's another discussion.

The further away they get from the original format, the less money Amazon will make.

It has to be racist, sexist, ageist and insult anyone they decide to. Or it's another car show about cars.

mineistaken · 08-29-2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jerkules

Cool. I love it that the American's picked him up enthusiastically notwithstanding a few insensitive comments aimed at American(ians) over the years. Of course, he was not that far off base in at least the insults I heard. We probably deserved it! Anyway, it should be fun. Let the epic road trips and relentless mocking begin. Again!

Its business, why would amazon care about that if that is good (they think so) for their bottom line?

Plus it is "ok" to insult Americans, try insulting Africans or illegals and only then you are in trouble.

The Porn Nerd · 08-29-2015, 10:50 AM

Wow what a fucking joke and waste of moolah.
Just watch 'Counting Cars' on History and be done with it.

mineistaken · 08-29-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Wow what a fucking joke and waste of moolah.

That would be said if they would not profit from this deal.

I am curious who was in the running for them, so that the price rose that high though.

CaptainHowdy · 08-29-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Wow what a fucking joke and waste of moolah.
Just watch 'Counting Cars' on History and be done with it.

Highest Def · 08-29-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Wow what a fucking joke and waste of moolah.
Just watch 'Counting Cars' on History and be done with it.

That's like telling someone who wants to see a new Playboy video to just watch a grainy cell phone amateur vid from 2003.

Nickatilynx · 08-29-2015, 11:08 AM

Andy Wilman , the producer of Top Gear and Clarkson's childhood friend from Repton is part of the Amazon package , so its likely it will be very similar.

However Top Gear will now be shite. I HATE Chris Evans.

The Porn Nerd · 08-29-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

That would be said if they would not profit from this deal.

I am curious who was in the running for them, so that the price rose that high though.

There's no way on God's green Earth that disaster will be profitable.

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Originally Posted by Highest Def

That's like telling someone who wants to see a new Playboy video to just watch a grainy cell phone amateur vid from 2003.

I can still whack off to old grainy photos! Expand your mind...

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Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Once again Captain Howdy has crytallized my thoughts.

NatalieK · 08-29-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

Andy Wilman , the producer of Top Gear and Clarkson's childhood friend from Repton is part of the Amazon package , so its likely it will be very similar.

However Top Gear will now be shite. I HATE Chris Evans.

Paul Markham · 08-30-2015, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

Plus it is "ok" to insult Americans, try insulting Africans or illegals and only then you are in trouble.

And women?

Clarkson's attraction is him insulting people.

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,242	Amazon pays Jeremy Clarkson $46M This is incredible. I recently watched an episode of Top Gear, it was my first. Fun show, I never really understood the excitement but it was definitely enjoyable. Amazing that Amazon is laying down this much cash. Budget of $7M per episode! Does the BBC have any regrets? * Last month, Jeremy Clarkson and the rest of the former "Top Gear" gang signed a monster deal with Amazon to create a new car show. According to the Financial Times, sources say the deal signed by the former hosts of the popular BBC car show calls for Amazon to sink a reported $250 million into 36 episodes over three years. Read more: Amazon paying Jeremy Clarkson ridiculous money - Business Insider Amazon paying Jeremy Clarkson ridiculous money - Business Insider __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Fully Managed VPS, Daily Backups Included - Starting at $25. Contact for more info. Sell me your: Paysites and Hosting Company. Buy my: Aged Domains and Sites

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Nickatilynx Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: International Gypsy Posts: 819	Andy Wilman , the producer of Top Gear and Clarkson's childhood friend from Repton is part of the Amazon package , so its likely it will be very similar. However Top Gear will now be shite. I HATE Chris Evans. __________________ Skype - Nickatilynx

08-28-2015, 07:36 PM	#2
AdultKing Raise Your Weapon Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Outback Australia Posts: 15,605	Top Gear was huge, comparable to blockbuster tv series. However I wonder if a rebrand will work, or if people have just accepted the end of Top Gear and moved on.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 61,646	It's weird. I own evrt episode of top gear except for season 1 and the episode where Hammond crashed the dragster, and that's because those are not available here. And I've watched all my episodes many many times. But after all the brouhaha, I'm really not interested anymore.

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HugeWood HUGE Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western US Posts: 463	Lavish spending but it will go a long way toward propping up their burgeoning show business...

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Highest Def In the Cave of Gold Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ONLINE Posts: 660	I love that show so much and will watch almost anything those three guys do, but a huge part of Top Gear's appeal was in the production. The way they were filmed, the music and style was almost as important as the hosts. A lot of shows try to copy that style and it never works. It looks like a cheap Youtube car show when done incorrectly. Even American Top Gear can't duplicate the production value of the original, and I bet they spent a lot of money trying. Forget about how annoying the American hosts are... that's another discussion.