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Post by RegisFan on Aug 9, 2009 16:09:07 GMT -5
Tonight's the night, folks! Millionaire returns in style to celebrate it's 10th anniversary. Regis is back, and so are the lights, the music, and the million dollar top prize.
The five year wait for primetime Millionaire to return is finally over. The day has finally come, and new primetime episodes will be airing for the first time since this website opened years ago.
Enjoy the premiere episode, and make sure to post your thoughts here when you get the chance!
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Post by FrankT on Aug 9, 2009 16:37:20 GMT -5
As I am unable to watch it, I made do with the original first episode (and a bit of the second one) - which I posted over here. Remarkable, though, how far it's come, eh!? |
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Post by RegisFan on Aug 9, 2009 20:24:06 GMT -5
The first episode was fantastic, as expected. The graphics and music were fantastic, and Regis was on the top of his game. It's just a joy to watch primetime Millionaire. I look forward to watching for the next 10 nights, that's for sure.
The intro sequence was set to the 2008 theme (with applause in the background) with a "through the years" montage flying by on the screen. The official logo was one we'd never seen before- it was dark colored and had the "10th Anniversary" designation in the hexagonal"question graphic below the word "Millionaire."
The score was a mix between the Super Millionaire score, the 2008 syndicated score, and several new themes made for the 10th anniversary celebration.
Strangely, there was no "time's up" buzzer. The game shifted from the finishing contestant to the celebrity contestant without it.
My only complaint is that the online play along game on ABC's website malfunctioned early in the game. Several questions weren't shown, and when the game was fixed the rankings were switched up. Although the problem was resolved, it was enough of an issue for my rank to drop from the top ten to under 100 without anything even happening in the game. I hope that doesn't happen tomorrow.
Overall, I'm really excited for the next two weeks! Millionaire is back in a big way!
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Post by FrankT on Aug 10, 2009 5:08:59 GMT -5
I only wish I could've joined you for it!
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Post by romeijnland on Aug 10, 2009 5:41:48 GMT -5
I've got the episode, and I will probably be able to post it on YouTube in a few hours.
I don't know if someone else will upload it before me though.
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Post by FrankT on Aug 10, 2009 6:35:38 GMT -5
Yaaaay!! How did you get it?
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Post by romeijnland on Aug 10, 2009 6:51:59 GMT -5
An acquaintance in the US sent it to me not long after it finished.
I'm currently uploading the first ten minutes of the episode.
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Post by FrankT on Aug 10, 2009 15:24:07 GMT -5
Strangely, there was no "time's up" buzzer. The game shifted from the finishing contestant to the celebrity contestant without it. I thought I heard it over the applause at the time |
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Post by RegisFan on Aug 10, 2009 21:06:22 GMT -5
Nope. And they didn't use it tonight, either. But really, only diehard Millionaire fans noticed that anyway. It's such a minor thing.
Tonight's show went a lot more smoothly than last night's. The contestants did very well, Regis was better adjusted to the game, and the whole show flowed much more smoothly. Another fantastic episode.
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Post by FrankT on Aug 11, 2009 2:47:24 GMT -5
Sounds great! You don't think this will come on DVD, do you?
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Post by RegisFan on Aug 11, 2009 16:01:56 GMT -5
I doubt it, sadly. Although I would buy it if it were released.
I think a "Best of Millionaire" DVD set is long overdue, especially when you consider that other gameshows have gotten that treatment in the U.S. in the last few years.
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Post by FrankT on Aug 11, 2009 16:49:04 GMT -5
Pity, I've got the original Brit DVD ('Magical Moments and More'), exploring the details between 1998 through to 2001.. AND Regis' show is mentioned at one point in it!
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Post by FrankT on Aug 12, 2009 7:25:27 GMT -5
My only complaint is that the online play along game on ABC's website malfunctioned early in the game. Several questions weren't shown, and when the game was fixed the rankings were switched up. Although the problem was resolved, it was enough of an issue for my rank to drop from the top ten to under 100 without anything even happening in the game. I hope that doesn't happen tomorrow. I think you'll find that the graphics from there come from the UK 2nd Edition PC game, did you notice that? |
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Post by RegisFan on Aug 12, 2009 17:01:27 GMT -5
That can't be. I have the UK 2nd Edition PC game, and the graphics are nothing like that. The graphics of the play-along game look just like the graphics on the 10th anniversary show.
Since you're in England, I wonder if international visitors to the site get a different game.
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Post by FrankT on Aug 12, 2009 17:11:23 GMT -5
No no no, I mean, the graphics before the login page - here:  Of course, I haven't actually played it myself - methinks it's restricted to US residents! Incidentally, what does the game look like, anyway? |
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) I guess the next on will be Poland then...
