China's Got Talent
| China's Got Talent | |
|---|---|
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| Created by | Simon Cowell |
| Directed by | Jin Lei |
| Presented by | Cheng Lei |
| Judges | Jerry Huang (2011–) Dou Wentao (2012-) Xu Jinglei (2012-) Yang Wei(2012-) Gao Xiaosong (2010-2012) Annie Yi (2010-2012) Zhou Libo (2010–2012) |
| Country of origin |  China |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 34 (as of 18th Nov 2012) |
| Production | |
| Producers | FremantleMedia Shanghai Media Group Radio and TV Shanghai Syco |
| Running time | 60-277 mins |
| Original release | |
| Network | Dragon TV |
| Release | 25 July 2010 – Present |
China's Got Talent (Chinese: 中国达人秀; lit. 'China's Talent Show') is a Chinese reality television series on Dragon TV and a part of the Got Talent franchise, hosted by Cheng Lei. It is a talent show that features all different kinds of performances of all ages competing for performing contract with Fremantle Media and Sony Music Entertainment. The show is a joint production between FremantleMedia, Shanghai Media Group, Radio and TV Shanghai and Syco.
On January 17, 2011, DragonTV announced that series 2 of the show has been launched. DragonTV also announced that there will be two series of the show in 2011.[1]
Selection Process
Pre-Audition Process
Before the auditions in front of the judges are held, there are separate untelevised producers' auditions which come to various provinces across China, some which will host the auditions held in malls, outside and inside small stages. (before July 19)[2] (before July 22)[3] This round is held several months before the judges' audition in Shanghai that would also host the televised second round. Acts that have made it through the producers' audition will then audition in front of the judges and a live audience. For series 3, the pre-auditions were televised for the first time.
Audition Process
The auditions take place in front of the judges and a live audience at Shanghai Concert Hall.[4] At any time during the audition, the judges may show disapproval to the act by pressing a buzzer which lights a large red X on the stage. If all the judges press their buzzers, the act must end immediately. But sometimes the judges pressing X doesn't mean the judges do not like the performances or the act. It is a way to stop the performance as the judges had heard enough because China's Got Talent doesn't have the 90 seconds rule. Voting works on a best-of-three basis for series one through three. For series four, voting is based on best of four.
Host and Judges
Host
| Years | Presenter | Series |
|---|---|---|
| 2010–present | Cheng Lei | 1–present |
Judges
| Years | Judge | Series |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–present | Jerry Huang | 2–present |
| 2012–present | Dou Wentao | 4–present |
| 2012–present | Xu Jinglei | 4–present |
| 2012–present | Yang Wei | 4–present |
| 2010–2912 | Gao Xiaosong | 1–3 |
| 2010–2012 | Annie Yi | 1–3 |
| 2010–2012 | Zhou Libo | 1–3 |
Series 1 (2010)
Series one auditions of China's Got Talent begun on 25 July 2010.[5] For Series one, the winner has the chance to perform at Las Vegas for three months and be invited on Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai's world tour concert as a guest performer.[6] The judges were Zhou Libo, a Shanghainese stand-up comedian, Annie Yi, Taiwanese singer-actor and Gao Xiaosong, a mainland pop composer, made up the jury panel for the final rounds of "China's Got Talent."[7] Series one concluded on October 10th and the winner was a disabled pianist named Liu Wei. Zhang Fengxi has become popular for Chinese speakers outside, mainly due to her use of Chinese puns, unique delivery and deadpan humor in her acts written by her parents. Judge Zhou Libo joked with the audience that she will succeed him.
According to China's Got Talent director Jin Lei, popular contestants from the show – including the season 1 winner armless pianist Liu Wei – will perform in Austria, Italy and France starting January of next year.[8]
Series 2 (Spring 2011)
Series two auditions of China's Got Talent began on 1 May 2011. Gao Xiaosong was pulled over of drunk driving on May 9th. He was replaced by Taiwanese music composer Antonio Chen [9] for a brief stint in the audition but Jerry Huang [10] was named temporary judge for the competition. On July 10th, a popper, Zhuo Jun was named the winner. The runner up is Cai Hongping, a 55 year old opera singer who changes the lyrics of popular pieces to be about the vegetables she sells.
Series 3 (Fall 2011)
The auditions premiered on November 20, 2011. It is the first time that the show televise the pre-audition process and top 14 selection process. The winner is Pan Qianqian, a female baritone singer.
Series 4 (2012)
Series 4 was held on 18 November 2012. In this series, most of the previous judges with the exception of Jerry Huang has been replaced. This series will consist of four judges instead of three. The four judges are Jerry Huang, Dou Wentao, Xu Jinglei, and Yang Wei.
References
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- ^ 30 July, 2010 (2010-07-30). "'China's Got Talent' ('中国达人秀') premiers in Shanghai". CNNGo.com. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
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- ^ China's Got Talent contestants to tour Europe next year
- ^ "达人秀录影高晓松被换 周立波：上帝该原谅他". Ent.163.com. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
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11 * China's Got Talent series 2 and 3 (videos collection from youtube)
External links
- Official website (in Chinese)
- English blog (in English)