NBC Picks Up New Singing Competition: THE VOICE OF AMERICA
According to the Hollywood Reporter, NBC is launching it's own version of television hit AMERICAN IDOL. The project will be headed by Mark Burnett and John de Mol and is set to be tited: THE VOICE OF AMERICA.
Aimimg for a spring 2011 premiere, Paul Telegdy to HR, "It's a bold move, it shows our confidence. But we've been busy fermenting a move into this genre for quite a few months. We've been at a state of DefCon 2."
"Somebody will show up with all the right moves and look like a star, but their voice is only good, not great, and they don't get chosen," Burnett said. "You're dealing only with your sense of hearing -- do you believe this voice is worthy of your commitment? The coaches have skin in the game and will be a part of the careers of these young performers after the show."
Primary differences from IDOL include a judging panel of four, entirely made up of performing artists. In the Early Stages judges will only be able to hear the contestants and not see them. If the judges like the performers they will be able to claim that them as their 'student' for the competition.
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