If I Can Dream (web series)

If I Can Dream
Created by Simon Fuller
Country of origin United States / United Kingdom
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 32
Production company(s) 19 Entertainment
Distributor CORE Media Group
Release
Original network Hulu, then traditional broadcast
Original release March 2, 2010 – October 5, 2010
External links
Website

If I Can Dream is a webseries that was created by Simon Fuller. The show was not renewed for a second season in 2011.

Format

This isn’t reality TV. There’s no judges or voting off. There’s not a pot of money sitting at the end ... the goal is to get a job that will allow us to get out of the house and to move on to a bigger career. This is just the first step.

Kara Kilmer[1]

The show followed performers who moved into a house in Hollywood, California. The house was wired with 56 AXIS[2] cameras and the footage was broadcast live on the show's website. Each contestant was judged to excel in either one of the creative arts, sport or fashion and the premise of the show was to follow them as they attempted to succeed in their chosen field.[3][4]

As of December 2009, the house was fully prepared and on March 2, 2010, the cast moved in. The television aspect of the show was weekly 30-minute highlight shows airing first through Hulu[5] then later through a traditional broadcast network. Clear Channel was to handle radio aspects and MySpace was the production's online partner. PepsiCo and Ford Motor Company signed on to sponsor the project.[6] The first season concluded after 32 episodes . On October 4, 2010 the show's website said "Thanks for being a part of Season 1. Get ready for Season 2 starting in 2011."

Technology

The website's layout

The If I Can Dream House was wired with 56 AXIS Q1755 H.264 cameras delivering content across 3 CDNs (Akamai, BitGravity and Highwinds). Video feeds were available at both 500 kbit/s and 1 Mbit/s. As designed, If I Can Dream was the largest persistent live "event" produced by a media company.[2] Accompanying the technology platform was a website built by an interactive design firm.[7]

Cast members

Dreamers

Original members

When the show debuted on March 2, 2010, the original five members of the cast included:

Additions

Departures

Additional talent

In addition to the Dreamers, the series regularly features appearances by Hollywood actors, musicians, producers, acting coaches, agents and more.

See also

References

  1. Vlada Gelman (March 2, 2010). "'American Idol' + 'Real World' = New Web series 'If I Can Dream'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Liz Shannon Miller (March 1, 2010). "Inside the If I Can Dream House: 5 Aspiring Dreamers, 3 CDNs, 56 H.264 Cameras". NewTeeVee. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  3. Jennifer Armstrong (March 2, 2010). "'If I Can Dream': Miley Cyrus' ex and some other Hollywood hopefuls hit the web 24/7". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  4. Michael Schneider (December 16, 2009). "Hulu, Fuller have a 'Dream'". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  5. Alejandra Cancino (March 2, 2010). "Hollywood wannabes get ‘Big Brother' treatment". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  6. "If I Can Dream Set for Launch Early in 2010". PRNewswire. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  7. Poke New York (January 20, 2010). "We Can Dream". Poke New York. Archived from the original on February 27, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2010.
  8. "About Giglianne". If I Can Dream. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  9. "If I Can Dream: Giglianne". Hulu.com. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  10. "'If I Can Dream'...". PETA. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  11. "About Ben". If I Can Dream. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  12. "If I Can Dream: Ben". Hulu.com. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  13. 1 2 Natalie Abrams (2010-03-04). "If I Can Dream: Meet the Hot Blonde and the Heartthrob". TV Guide. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  14. "About Justin". If I Can Dream. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  15. "If I Can Dream: Justin". Hulu.com. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  16. "Justin Gaston If I Can Dream Cast SHOOT". 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  17. "About Kara". If I Can Dream. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  18. "If I Can Dream: Kara". Hulu.com. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  19. Gina Salamone (March 3, 2010). "'If I Can Dream' web series from 'American Idol' creator tracks musicians on their way to stardom". NY Daily News. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  20. "About Amanda". If I Can Dream. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  21. "If I Can Dream: Amanda". Hulu.com. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  22. "About Alex". Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  23. "If I Can Dream: Alex". Hulu.com. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  24. "'American Idol' Castoff Alex Lambert: 'If I Can Dream' Will Show People 'the real me'". 2010-04-02. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  25. Gina Shirley Halperin (March 30, 2010). "Alex Lambert joins 'If I Can Dream' cast, loses mullet". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
  26. 1 2 "You're In, You're Out". If I Can Dream. Season 1. Episode 11. 2010-05-10. Hulu.
  27. "Clear Channel Radio Creates Music Video for Rising Star Alex Lambert", 'MarketWatch', July 26, 2010.
  28. "15th Annual Webby Awards Official Honoree Selections", 'The Webby Awards', April 12, 2011.
  29. Parker, Lyndsey "Chris Rene Finally Releases New Song, Collaborates with Alex Lambert'", 'Reality Rocks', June 21, 2012.
  30. "From First Base to MySpace". If I Can Dream. Season 1. Episode 16. 2010-06-15. Hulu.
  31. 1 2 "Who Wants a Happy Ending?". If I Can Dream. Season 1. Episode 18. 2010-06-29. Hulu.
  32. "Twitter / Amanda Phillips". 2010-05-08. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  33. "Twitter / If I Can Dream". 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  34. "A MODEL STUDENT". Entertainment Weekly. 1994-03-25. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  35. "Renowned Acting Coaches John Kirby and Walter Pridgen to Instruct Eastern Sky Theatre Company Acting Workshops". PressReleasePoint. 2009-04-13. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  36. http://www.hulu.com/watch/178653/if-i-can-dream-myspace-winner-jordyn-mallory-visits-the-dream-house

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