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Interview with Mark Burnett

Posted on 05/30/2008

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Recently we had the opportunity to speak with Mark Burnett the creator of Survivor and many other successful reality shows. Here’s what he had to say:


Q. RealityWanted.com: Thanks Mark for speaking with us today. So how did you get started in reality?


A. Mark Burnett: I like non fiction and adventure shows, so I liked the idea of starting something that combined both aspects.


Q. RealityWanted.com: What do you love about reality TV?


A. Mark Burnett: It is accessible to everyone and it allows ordinary people the opportunity to be on TV. It has created a lot of jobs and gives the reality stars more opportunities.


Q. RealityWanted.com: Besides your own shows, what reality shows do you watch?


A. Mark Burnett: I like American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and Extreme Makeover.


Q. RealityWanted.com: What would you tell perspective applicants trying out for reality shows? Do you have any pointers?


A. Mark Burnett: Be a leader. We are looking for A Type personalities, so come prepared to the audition and show us your big personality.


Q. RealityWanted.com: Where do you see reality TV heading?


A. Mark Burnett: There are the favorite shows that will be here for awhile and there are always going to be new ideas that no one has thought of yet. So reality TV is going to continue to grow.


Q. RealityWanted.com: So what are some of the current projects you are working on?


A. Mark Burnett: I am excited to be working on the MTV Movie Awards (http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/1147-mtv-news-mtvnewscom-usher-in-the-2008-mtv-movie-awards) airing this Sunday June 1st hosted by Mike Myers. Also we have been working on upcoming episodes of Survivor (http://www.realitywanted.com/call/2595-survivor-18-open-casting-calls),  Smarter Than a Fifth Grader (http://www.realitywanted.com/call/2617-are-you-smarter-than-a-5th-grader-open-casting-call), The Contender, Jingles (http://www.realitywanted.com/call/2589-cbss-jingles-la-open-casting-call) and The next Apprentice. So stay tuned for some great shows coming up.

 

 

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Rick said:

Your the man Mark. Say If you have a minute I wrote "WGA Ultimate Streetluge Challenge"...Interested in hearing more about it contact me.

Posted 02/12/2009 09:48 am

Gloria said:

Mark Burnett is the genius behind Reality TV really getting a big name. He promoted himself and never gave up on the big dream. He has opened the doors where reality tv will go down in network history. Mark you are brlliant would love to meet you one day. always, Gloria Query writer at onsurvivor.com and have channel on You tube called "R U 2 Big 4 britches" by Gloria Query

Posted 08/17/2008 07:51 pm

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Posted 08/07/2008 02:53 pm

Gina Marie said:

very cool

Posted 07/12/2008 10:03 am

sheenah said:

Hello everybody…my name is Sheenah a singer/songwriter/dancer from Miami…Nice interview we can all learned more about the Reality Show!!!I had been performing in a lot places get the opportunity to meet already famous artists, musicians and so and so…My main point of view is do what u really love to do… Some of my quotes are:  The arts are a part of me and of who I am. When I move the crowd with my performance, it is the greatest feeling in the world.  Writing music is so easy coming for me and when I have to write about something I haven't gone threw I just feed of people’s emotions and what they have gone threw".  a true talent never needs to put others down before a performance to have the better show, a true talent stays in their circle to practice their routine and gets to know the other artists, and a true talent doesn't need to be envious of another persons musical talent, I kept this mind set and just bring it on stage and it always worked, still does  Whatever you want to do Begin it now, Action has a Magic power there’s something special here for you, and dreams really do come true!!! Thanks so much my friend for Ur support :) Muahzz and God Bless Ur friend and artist from Miami SHEENAH WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SHEENAHSINGH

Posted 06/22/2008 02:33 pm

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