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Rumor has it that I may get to see the first rough cut of an episode for Season Two this week and I am actually viscerally excited to see it.
Even though you work on the entire show, and are present for tapings, there is nothing like seeing the final product, even a rough cut, to get you stoked.
Stay Tuned!!
I've just got off the phone with the Executive Producer from Dragons' Den, Stuart Coxe 
(pictured here with uber DD producer Tracie Tighe) and have good news to share.......the CBC has ordered two more episodes (so that makes 8 in total) for season one, including a "Where are the now" episode to cap the season.
This will give us a chance to revisit pitchers from all over the country to find out what happened after they left the set in August:
We should see:
Good news all round. Now if CBC would just go ahead and green light season two already......
Like most people today, I spend time on Youtube. Today, I discovered what appears to be the opening credits for an Israeli version of Dragons' Den. We know the show has run in Japan, the UK, New Zealand, Australia and as American Inventor in the US. But Israel? That's a new one. Anyone seen it or have more info?
We know it is called the SHARKS, and more info (for those who read and understand Hebrew can be found - http://hakrishim.themarker.com/tmc/marketing/hakrishim/main.jhtml_
There are a lot of questions and comments being posted on why some contestants got picked when they may have appeared weak from the start.
So I'll try to explain. First, this is a show about what works when it comes to pitching for capital. It is meant to highlight what's out there in the real world and meant to share lessons that can be learned, from the good and from the bad. You can learn from those that fail as much, if not more than from those that succeed. Further, as in the case of Jason C, the show has helped him put his venture to rest and move on to better things. It isn't just those who get money that become winners, some win from the experience. Plus just like in the real world, you have a signal to noise ratio (how much crap you need to see to find a good "signal" aka deal). I've been screening deals since 1999, have seen 2000+ deals to date (not including the show) and let me tell you, there are people like our pitchers in the real world too.
Second, a few deals coming up, we thought wouldn't make the grade and yet they landed money. In the end, even though I screen deals for a living, no one, but the Dragons, can predict 100% accurately what the Dragons will do. So everyone has a fighting chance. It is up to them what they do with that chance.
Finally, we didn't pick just winners to put on, because a) there would be no drama in that and b) we can only work with those that apply. If we get a season two (do you guys want one?) then all those who think they can do better, are welcome to apply. In fact, we alwasy new that the pool would be much deeper for season two.....but until then, we work with what we have, and we have good stuff.
Just thought you should know,
Sean Wise,
Industry Advisor & Online Host
Ok, you Armchair Dragons, now is your time to play producer.
We have two shows aired, and four to go. Editing is ongoing, and if you think we can improve the show somehow, now's the time to speak up. Please keep in mind, that taping is done. So posting "you need better pitchers" won't help.
Notwithstanding, here's your chance to give the big bosses your direct feedback. So tell us what you think.....operators are standing by.
Anyone want a DRAGONS' DEN screensaver? How bout a screensaver that updates itself (by iteself) with new pix from the show? Well thanks to filmloop here it is:
All you need do now is click JOIN above, follow the instructions and WAMMO you got yourself a self updating filmloop. Then, once it is installed, go to OPTIONS and click on SET SCREEN SAVER and BAFFO you go yourself a self updating screensaver.
Enjoy. It is 100% pure DRAGONlicious?
The first promo for Dragons' Den is now available on You Tube.
You can view it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZr04QUEhM8 and don't forget to rate it.
Ratings and Views, will help make the promo popular, which in turn will help others to discover this great new show and hopefully enjoy it as much as you will.
osIt is now a week since we wrapped Dragons' Den, and the emails keep flooding in. For the most part, contestants were thankful for the opportunity (regardless of the outcome) and have great things to say. But even those who are less than happy, are providing great feedback.
Feedback which I feel should be shared with the entire cast and crew (not just me). So since everyone from the Dragons to the Cameramen read this blog (no really they do), I think it would be best to allow you to share your experiences with the entire group (including our armchair dragons) the good, bad and ugly from your experience.
Also note, comments are also welcome from cast and crew. You were there after all, so share your experiences.
Only one rule, please do not give away the outcome of your appearance. If what you have to say, will give that away, then just sign "contestant" in the comment form.
I reserve the right to edit out things that violate this rule.
So c'mon, share your thoughts.
We now have just over 7 weeks til the show hits the Air (Oct 4th at 8 pm is the current time slot) and there is a flurry of activity including shooting dragon profiles, editing the rough draft, arranging for launch parties, and working on the webisodes.
This week on the blog, we'll be featuring pix from those who attending the taping, so if you have pix from the set that you want to share, send 'em to me @: Sean@WiseMentorCapital.com
and don't forget we still have the "Who said What" contest running so submit an entry to win some swag and get added to the "ArmChair Dragon Roll".
Today on the set, Chris the show's wardrobe guru, came up with some great ideas for two sided t-shirts....so not wanting to let a good idea go unused, I present to you, unofficial swag from the new show. Just click on the buy button and you too can be adorned with clothing fit for an (Armchair) Dragon. Enjoy!
