Hey Everyone! I just got back from NATPE yesterday. Had an incredible time. I feel like it was a really positive event for the show and it was fantastic seeing Michael, Francesca and Michel again! :) We were a really close family while in Montreal and it was tremendous to spend time talking, laughing about old times and gambling a bit together.
Promark (Promark Entertainment- the syndication agent selling the show) had set up a really nice booth with 4 HD TV monitors running clips of the episodes nonstop. I think I have seen the future- and HD is it. The clarity and the overall picture quality is breathtaking! I've never seen anything so sharp and detailed. You actually feel like you can reach into the monitor and touch the actors. It's so clear, I could actually see a razor nick on my face where I had cut myself shaving before shooting one episode! After watching HD, you might never want to go back to watching anything else.
I was able to talk the other cast members, and all are reading the boards here. I persuaded Michael to post on the board so I wouldn't be the only one. I think I may have been able to convince Michel and Frannie as well, but we'll see.
I never want to count chickens before they hatch but if I were a betting man, I would guess that season 2 will very soon be a go- possibly as soon as September. Then again, don't take my word for it. This is just a strong assumption. I thought it was a really good sign that this week we were discussing plot lines for the 2nd season.
Thanks again for all of your support and emails! I'm going to be changing my website a bit, so stay tuned. Glad you guys liked the sideburn rule! :)
Take care!
Chris