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    Jul 26, 2008 6:36:59 PM

    skazzy
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    Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set








    Also reported: the reasonably priced car will be a Kia Rio and the first two celebrities to get a run in it will be Howie Mandel and Scary Spice.

    I wonder if they're going to have a stig...

    Jul 26, 2008 7:19:26 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    There is a Radical SR8
    if that doesn't win...

    Jul 26, 2008 7:30:19 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Are they going to copy everything from the original or what? They really have no imagination.

    Jul 26, 2008 8:56:45 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Quote:
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    Are they going to copy everything from the original or what? They really have no imagination.


    its kinda like a localized version of the original british topgear . in my opinion it will be the same but with amircan taste to it . and i dont mean burger by that lol

    Jul 26, 2008 10:04:53 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Quote:
    RRS said:
    Quote:
    SlvSurfer said:
    Are they going to copy everything from the original or what? They really have no imagination.


    its kinda like a localized version of the original british topgear . in my opinion it will be the same but with amircan taste to it . and i dont mean burger by that lol



    THis is the American Top Gear Test Track:



    Jul 26, 2008 10:25:11 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Quote:
    skazzy said:
    Quote:
    RRS said:
    Quote:
    SlvSurfer said:
    Are they going to copy everything from the original or what? They really have no imagination.


    its kinda like a localized version of the original british topgear . in my opinion it will be the same but with amircan taste to it . and i dont mean burger by that lol



    THis is the American Top Gear Test Track:







    LOL!!! hahahah

    Jul 27, 2008 12:36:44 AM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Quote:
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    Are they going to copy everything from the original or what? They really have no imagination.



    Why change a successful formula?
    I don't see a problem with them copying it - of course they'll need to tweak some things because the British'ism won't translate to an American audience (i.e. slamming American muscle cars for being all braun, no refinements - cheeky humor/dry wit, etc. etc.)

    Jul 27, 2008 1:25:56 AM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    jeje, im not sure bit i think some of the magic in the british series will be lost...IMO

    Jul 27, 2008 3:45:20 AM

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    A drag strip is NOT the American Top Gear test track....this is!

    Jul 27, 2008 5:40:54 AM

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    I believe the original producers have no say in the US Top Gear, and they are not happy with it. The Australian Top Gear on the other hand is fully produced by the same team. They have learned from the American mistake.

    Jul 27, 2008 9:45:21 AM

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    What Top Gear UK makes is the talented and extremly entertaining team of moderators. That's not to beat! And a copy will never reach it!

    Jul 27, 2008 12:12:38 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Quote:
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    I believe the original producers have no say in the US Top Gear, and they are not happy with it. The Australian Top Gear on the other hand is fully produced by the same team. They have learned from the American mistake.



    wow, i wasnt aware there was an australian version as well. Are there any videos on Youtube? would like to see how they executed it.

    Jul 27, 2008 1:44:40 PM

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    It's not up and running yet. SHould be in the next few months...

    Jul 28, 2008 3:24:06 AM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Quote:
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    Are they going to copy everything from the original or what? They really have no imagination.



    if a formula works... why change it?

    I think American Idol was fairly successful

    Jul 28, 2008 6:12:16 AM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    If this show is as bad as "supercars uncovered" and other SPEED CHANNEL TV shows... then I imagine most current USA top gear fans will stick with the UK version.

    The US interpretation of a UK show rarely goes well at least in my opinion.

    Jul 28, 2008 11:05:48 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    Quote:
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    I believe the original producers have no say in the US Top Gear, and they are not happy with it. The Australian Top Gear on the other hand is fully produced by the same team. They have learned from the American mistake.



    Andy Wilman (the producer of TG UK) is also the producer of the American version.

    Jul 29, 2008 6:05:31 AM

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    Yes but he said that he has no say in the format over there? That is what I read...

    Jul 29, 2008 3:11:25 PM

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    Yes but he said that he has no say in the format over there? That is what I read...



    He was in the studio during the filming of the pilot. More info here:

    http://forums.finalgear.com/top-gear-america/

    Jul 29, 2008 9:32:58 PM

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    Re: Some Pics from the Top Gear USA set

    I still think this show will crash and burn but if it is successful then good for them.

    Otherwise they will have more success just airing the UK version on BBC USA or something like this.
     
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