Dreamworld - Something big is coming

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

1 hour ago, dbo121 said:

run a cable to another spare space such as exhibition centre close by . 

 

why not build the house set in the exhibition centre which is actually big enough to house it, and put the production facilities in the old parkway underneath gold coaster, if that be the case?

Kevil buildings aren't big enough to house a camera run, let alone any actual set space.

1 hour ago, themagician said:

That cable would be at least 100m long and would be through park guests areas.

 

it's ok - just run it overhead through the trees

1 hour ago, Coasterjoe said:

Based on what? Objectively I think its quite possible. Its a relatively small financial investment with little footprint and they would upcharge up the wazoo for it. 

Climbing the outside is simply not possible. Climbing the inside is an extremely unpleasant experience done out of necessity. I wouldn't be surprised if it had confined space restrictions either. 

A tower climb is a fantasy. 

[dbo121]

8 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

why not build the house set in the exhibition centre which is actually big enough to house it, and put the production facilities in the old parkway underneath gold coaster, if that be the case?

Kevil buildings aren't big enough to house a camera run, let alone any actual set space.

it's ok - just run it overhead through the trees

Climbing the outside is simply not possible. Climbing the inside is an extremely unpleasant experience done out of necessity. I wouldn't be surprised if it had confined space restrictions either. 

A tower climb is a fantasy. 

They don’t run cameras in house like they use to . A lot more automated . 
 

I think you get the idea . All this obstacles can be overcome or use the exhibition centre as you mention  .

the areas a dead area and it currently looks like mess . Would make sense . A cable does not have to run straight . Could run to back of house via old thunderbolt area and then that way  

the filming set for big brother is quite small.  

 

Edited June 22 by dbo121

[themagician]

17 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

why not build the house set in the exhibition centre

Because Big Brother is going to be airing in November and that’s usually when the wiggles perform at the park!

[ShakeShack]

1 hour ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

why not build the house set in the exhibition centre which is actually big enough to house it, and put the production facilities in the old parkway underneath gold coaster, if that be the case?

This space is not big enough for everything required either. It's not feasible to have all of the auxiliary production elements in the space around the DEC or Gold Coaster. They're also saying there will be a live audience again, so where would this be housed?

October through December is also always FULL of corporate events which book that space.

[Ashley Jeffery]

Isn't there already a Big Brother thread?

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

8 hours ago, themagician said:

Because Big Brother is going to be airing in November and that’s usually when the wiggles perform at the park!

 

7 hours ago, ShakeShack said:

This space is not big enough for everything required either. It's not feasible to have all of the auxiliary production elements in the space around the DEC or Gold Coaster. They're also saying there will be a live audience again, so where would this be housed?

October through December is also always FULL of corporate events which book that space.

Just to be clear, I wasn't serious about the DEC being used, just that it made way more sense than Kevil. 

[Noll_57]

Not sure if this means anything, but a large section of the car park has been closed off. 

[New display name]

Night Markets has a car event on tonight.

 

Only 1% chance this overly drawn out announcement, is a new ride.

[Prequel]

It is pretty clear they were just trying to hype up the 99 dollar passes, and then people's imagination filled in the blanks. 

[themagician]

Dreamworld just posted this and said they haven’t forgotten about the big announcement

 

And maybe this is a coincidence, but Big Brother just posted this at the exact same time

Considering DWs original posts about the big announcement had the same glitchy effect, I think it’s almost safe to say it’s this

[Ash]

Yep I think it’s almost a guarantee, maybe they can’t announce yet until 10 Network does for obvious reasons. Spewing was hoping we got a Giga coaster…..

[Levi]

i’m leaning more towards it being about the resort they’re wanting to build, i think it’s too long to tease big brother.

[Brad2912]

 

Big Brother is officially returning to its spiritual home, with a brand-new house set to rise from the ashes at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.

In an exclusive reveal producers confirmed the 2025 reboot of the iconic reality juggernaut will be filmed at the very site that made the franchise a cultural phenomenon more than two decades ago.

After months of speculation and calls from diehard fans for a nostalgic full-circle moment, production company Endemol Shine has locked in Dreamworld as the official location for the show’s revival — complete with a purpose-built house.

“The demand for a reboot of the original format has been deafening, and we have listened,” SVP of Content at Paramount Australia Daniel Monaghan said, promising the reboot will honour the raw, unscripted spirit of the original series.

“With a brand-new house built on familiar ground, this season will be centred on real people with real stories, talking in real-time.”

Fronting the revival is The Cheap Seats star and Nova radio host Mel Tracina, who described the hosting gig as a “pinch-me moment”.

“I’d love to be able to recall the exact moment I got the call but my brain stopped braining from excitement,” she said. 

“I was simultaneously trying not to squeal into the phone and pass out at the same time.”

Tracina, who watched the show’s very first season as a teenager, said: “The Big Brother house is synonymous with Dreamworld, so bringing the OG format to its OG location feels right. We’re excited to be home (and in a new house that hopefully comes with an air fryer).”

“I was excited when Queensland was confirmed as the location because I knew fans of the show would be wrapped. Personally, I’m also happy because I’m a Melburnian who has Jon Snow’d through winter so I cannot wait to swap my MacPac for Havaianas.”

Dreamworld CEO Greg Yong said: “We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Big Brother back home to Dreamworld. This iconic show holds a special place in our story and in the hearts of millions of Australians.”

Supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy, the production will employ 95 local crew members and offer four paid attachment positions. Casting is now open at bigbrothercasting.com.au. The new season will air later this year on 10.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/big-brother-returns-to-dreamworld-on-the-gold-coast/news-story/385a067b4ef357c443176eae58a1980c

[Vidgamer]

When I drove past Dreamworld the other day it looked like they had put new fencing in where the Monster Truck Show was, on the border outside Coomera State School. I wonder if perhaps they will put the house in that spot, then utilise the Exhibition Centre for live crosses? 

Edited yesterday at 09:18 PM by Vidgamer

[dbo121]

Makes sense . This show will be a flop once again  . Calling it now .  
 

it’s nostalgic but the time has come and gone for the format and what the park was at that time .

I doubt dreamworld are spending here because it’s poor $ for limited advertising now . We are in new world of social media with bigger bang for buck where teenage market is . Just providing the space for free and electricity . 

Edited 12 hours ago by dbo121

[Cactus_Matt]

Expanding upon my thoughts I posted previously in this topic, I do think the time has passed on Big Brother being some big National zeitgeist thing, especially with the ~youth~ I mean I'm an "old-head" (37) and I don't even watch TV anymore, only Youtube and Twitch streams (also anime but that doesn't count as TV). What chance does Dreamworld have in capturing that most important young demographic? Unless there's some very specific stunt casting, i.e. getting some younger influencers/content creators involved or even in the house - even if it's just as temporary intruders I agree that this show has little chance at being anywhere near as successful as it was. Even for someone like me who is pretty nostalgic about visiting the eviction stage, etc. I won't be watching OR visiting (of course I live in Melbourne now, but even if I did still live on the GC I don't think I'd care enough to watch or visit).

Edited 4 hours ago by Cactus_Matt

[themagician]

10 hours ago, dbo121 said:

Just providing the space for free and electricity

I doubt Dreamworld are providing anything for free and in fact the park is probably making decent money from this partnership and they’re getting a lot of advertising. If the Friday Night Games are indeed returning and occur within the park again, then it’s a way to show the country how good the park is looking and that people should return.

[Naazon]

3 hours ago, Cactus_Matt said:

Expanding upon my thoughts I posted previously in this topic, I do think the time has passed on Big Brother being some big National zeitgeist thing, especially with the ~youth~ I mean I'm an "old-head" (37) and I don't even watch TV anymore, only Youtube and Twitch streams (also anime but that doesn't count as TV). What chance does Dreamworld have in capturing that most important young demographic? Unless there's some very specific stunt casting, i.e. getting some younger influencers/content creators involved or even in the house - even if it's just as temporary intruders I agree that this show has little chance at being anywhere near as successful as it was. Even for someone like me who is pretty nostalgic about visiting the eviction stage, etc. I won't be watching OR visiting (of course I live in Melbourne now, but even if I did still live on the GC I don't think I'd care enough to watch or visit).

If Big Brother does this right, this is essentially just IRL Twitch.

 

Edit: Some quick Twitch stats thanks to Google AI (so... very possibly wrong)

• 2.5 million people tune into the Twitch at any given moment
• Japan and Australia have a combined userbase of 4.1 million Twitch users, making up 1.6% of the platform
• In Australia, Twitch users are predominantly in the 18-34 age group, with 75% being male

So if those details are anywhere near accurate, there is a big gap in the female "twitch" market.

 

BB doesn't need to get an influencer onboard with the cast, but they likely will need them onboard talking about the show

Edited 1 hour ago by Naazon

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

11 hours ago, dbo121 said:

Just providing the space for free and electricity

You've got rocks in your head if you think they're providing the space for free.

1 hour ago, themagician said:

If the Friday Night Games are indeed returning and occur within the park again

Night market might have some issues with that. I don't really care for FNG and TBH i'd be more annoyed if they found yet another reason to push night market around. It's bad enough they do it for halloween.

1 hour ago, Naazon said:

BB doesn't need to get an influencer onboard with the cast, but they likely will need them onboard talking about the show

This is key. If they just do season 2001 the same way they did it back then, it's not going to be successful. But if they harness the modern tools they have available this thing could go off (and Endemol aren't that stupid). I was never a big BB fan - I watched occasionally but not religiously. I think getting stuff out on the stream platforms, or things like YouTube will propel this into the younger generations - so all those calling it this early are probably not allowing for things like this, and i'll reserve final judgment until the season is over.

[themagician]

22 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

TBH i'd be more annoyed if they found yet another reason to push night market around. It's bad enough they do it for halloween.

On this, the markets weren’t on last weekend or next weekend while the pathway to Ocean Parade is blocked due to King Claw