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MTV’s ‘The Challenge: Vets vs. New Threats’ Premieres July 30
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- MTV’s ‘The Challenge: Vets vs. New Threats’ Premieres July 30
Get ready for a clash of titans as MTV’s long-running reality competition series, The Challenge, returns for its 41st season, Vets and New Threats. Set too premiere on Wednesday, July 30, the season will feature 16 seasoned veterans battling it out against 16 ambitious rookies. The new season will be broadcast across MTV’s international networks in over 165 countries [1].
‘The Challenge’ Season 41: A New Era of Competition
According to MTV, this season promises a shake-up of the established order. Newcomers are entering the arena with the singular goal of dethroning the veterans. The vets, relying on their experience and past alliances, will need to adapt quickly to survive. The landscape of alliances, betrayals, and unknown threats will force both veterans and new threats to work together or turn on each other. Nothing is guaranteed in this high-stakes competition.
Did You Know? The Challenge is one of the longest-running reality competition series on television, having premiered in 1998.
Meet the Competitors
The veteran lineup includes familiar faces such as Aneesa Ferreira, Leroy Garrett, and CT Tamburello. The complete lists of veterans and new threats are detailed below.
The Vets
- Michaela Bradshaw (2 Challenges)
- Theo Campbell (4 Challenges)
- Derek Chavez (6 Challenges)
- Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (24 Challenges, 7 Wins)
- Aneesa Ferreira (19 Challenges)
- Leroy Garrett (15 Challenges)
- Nany González (13 Challenges)
- Olivia Kaiser (3 Challenges)
- Derrick kosinski (14 Challenges, 3 Wins)
- Aviv Melmed (2 Challenges, 1 Win)
- ashley Mitchell (10 Challenges, 2 wins)
- Nia Moore (5 Challenges)
- Rogan O’Connor (3 Challenges, 1 Win)
- Cara Maria Sorbello (16 Challenges, 2 Wins)
- CT Tamburello (20 Challenges, 5 Wins)
- Turbo (4 Challenges, 1 Win)
The New Threats
- Jake Cornish (Love Island: All Stars)
- Leonardo Dionicio (Love Island USA)
- Will Gagnon (Are You The One)
- Justin Hinsley (Cheer)
- Cedric Hodges (Big brother 26)
- Yeremi Hykel (The Amazing Race 35)
- Blue Kim (Big Brother 25)
- America Lopez (Big Brother 25)
- Adrienne Naylor (Married at First Sight UK)
- Sydney Segal (Survivor 41)
- Leka Sodade (Canada’s Ultimate Challenge)
- Dee Valladares (Survivor 45)
- Gabe wai (Former WWE)
- tay Wilcoxson (Big Brother Australia 15)
‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats: Day Zero‘ Launch Special
Leading up to the premiere, fans can tune in to The Challenge: vets and New Threats: Day Zero, a launch special airing Wednesday, July 23, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.The special will be available the next day on MTV.com, VOD, and The Challenge YouTube page.
Pro Tip: Set a reminder to watch the ‘Day Zero’ special to get the inside scoop on the contestants and the upcoming season!
Podcast Returns
A new season of MTV’s Official Challenge podcast will return alongside The Challenge: Vets and New Threats, with episodes dropping every Thursday following the premiere.
Production Credits
The Challenge was created for MTV by Bunim/Murray Productions, part of Banijay Americas. Julie Pizzi, Justin Booth, and Jacob Lane serve as Executive Producers for Bunim/murray, with Diego Amson and brad Tiemann serving as Co-Executive Producers, Joe Awgul as Supervising Producer, and Margaret morales as Producer. Dan Caster and Leanne Mucci serve as Executive Producers, with Angela liao serving as Executive in Charge of Production for MTV.
The Enduring Appeal of ‘The Challenge’
The Challenge has maintained its popularity for over two decades due to its blend of physical competition, strategic gameplay, and interpersonal drama. The show’s evolution has mirrored changes in reality television, incorporating increasingly complex challenges and diverse casts. The veteran versus rookie dynamic is a recurring theme that consistently generates compelling storylines and unpredictable outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions About ‘The Challenge’
What makes ‘The Challenge’ so popular?
The show’s mix of athleticism, strategy, and personal
Czech TV Channel A11 Cuts Satellite Service, Shifting to Terrestrial and Online
In a significant shift for viewers across Europe, Czech television channel A11 is ending it’s satellite broadcasts via the Astra satellite, effective January 2, 2025. This means that millions who previously enjoyed free access to the channel will need to find alternative viewing options.
The proclamation, made via social media, was stark: “2.1.2025 the A11 program ends broadcasting on the ASTRA satellite, please tune in to terrestrial broadcasting, IPTV or your cable operator,” stated an A11 representative. This abrupt change leaves many viewers scrambling to adjust their viewing habits.
Previously,A11’s signal,broadcast from the Astra satellite at 23.5°E, was freely available (FTA) across a large swathe of Europe. No subscription or special equipment was required. The channel’s distribution was handled by M7 Group, a Luxembourg-based company and part of CANAL+, also the operator of the Skylink Czech-Slovak satellite platform.
The move marks a significant change in how viewers access A11.With the cessation of Astra broadcasts, satellite viewers will no longer be able to receive the channel. A11 will now be exclusively available through terrestrial transmitters on the nationwide Broadcasting Network 23 (DVB-T2 multiplex 23), as well as select IPTV and OTT providers. This transition mirrors similar shifts in the U.S. television landscape, where streaming services are increasingly replacing conventional cable and satellite providers.
For those technically inclined, here are the technical parameters of the now-defunct satellite broadcast: Satellite: Astra (23.5°E); Frequency: 12.090 GHz; Polarization: Vertical; SR: 29900; FEC: 3/4; Norma: DVB-S2; Modulation: 8PSK.
A11 isn’t alone in this shift. The move coincides with the end of satellite broadcasting for another Czech channel, the Christian TV show Noe, also ceasing transmission on Astra on New Year’s Eve. This trend highlights the evolving media landscape and the increasing reliance on digital distribution methods.
The change presents challenges for viewers accustomed to receiving A11 via satellite, but it also reflects a broader trend towards digital distribution and the increasing availability of online streaming services. Viewers will need to adapt to new methods of accessing their favorite programming, much like the transition many U.S. viewers have experienced in recent years.
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards were dominated by women. The focus was on Taylor Swift, who set a record with seven awards. In her speech, she also got political – and called on her fans to vote.
Taylor Swift continues to attract attention: first with her support for US presidential candidate Kamala Harris, now as the winner of the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA). At the ceremony on Long Island in New York, she won the coveted trophy for Video of the Year with her video for the song “Fortnight”.
In this category, the 34-year-old superstar beat out Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and Eminem, among others. Swift scooped up other awards, including in the categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Collaboration (with Post Malone) and Pop.
Swift urges fans to vote
This makes her the big winner of the evening and her new awards put her on a par with Beyoncé. Both have received 30 awards at the VMAs over the course of their careers – more than any other artist.
In her acceptance speech, she also talked about the presidential election in November and appealed to her fans to register to vote. Shortly after the TV debate between Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump, Swift expressed her support for Harris on Instagram.
Carpenter and Roan honored
Sabrina Carpenter won her first ever VMA trophy in the Song of the Year category with her hit song “Espresso.” The award in the Rock category went to Lenny Kravitz for “Human.”
Chappell Roan (“Good Luck, Babe!”) accepted the award for best new artist and dedicated it to all queer and trans people who are driving pop music forward.
Katy Perry receives honorary award
US singer Katy Perry received the honorary “Video Vanguard Award”. The trophy pays tribute to the influence of the respective award winner on the music scene. US rapper Megan Thee Stallion was the host on stage.
The MTV Video Music Awards have been presented since 1984. Fans can vote for their favorites online.
Charlotte Voß, ARD New York, tagesschau, 12.09.2024 09:20 a.m.
The next September 11th is celebrated MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in New York. A gala that will be packed with the most influential artists on the music scene and international celebrities. These awards, which grant the coveted ‘spaceman’, They celebrate this year their 40th editionin which, as always, they will reward the best music videos and songs of the year According to the American network MTV (and which work thanks to public votes).
Las Voting is open until August 30th And, to liven up the wait, the chain has already shared the First confirmed performances for the gala. These are five international artists who are also nominated in various categories.
The first one is Camila Cabello, who is taking to the stage for the third time VMAs. Cabello He already has experience, especially after taking four awards in the past editions. He will perform some of his latest studio album ‘XOXO’.
The one that makes its debut after a stellar rise is the emerging artist Chapell Roan. This is definitely the year of the American, who has managed to turn her songs into global hits and has reached the number one spot for the first time. Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart with ‘Good Luck Babe’. In addition, it is nominated in two categories, ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘PUSH Performance of the Year’.
Another of the confirmed artists, who is also making her debut on stage, is GloRillawith three nominations for ‘Best Hip-Hop Video’, ‘Best PUSH Performance of the Year’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ for ‘Wanna Be’ alongside Megan Thee Stallion. The Latin and urban rhythm will arrive with Raw Alejandrowhich opens with three nominations, including ‘Best Latin Video’.
Finally, Sabrina Carpenter will also perform in the VMAs of this year after being nominated as one of the star artists of this season. She already performed last year and this 2024 she does so under six nominationsincluding the two most important categories, ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Artist of the Year’‘. The author of ‘Espresso’ is positioned as one of the queens of the pop and it sounds like one of the soundtracks of the summer.
Didn’t you choose from the new Octagon set top boxes from the Supreme series? Does not matter. The manufacturer is coming to the market with a new OTT set top box working with the Android TV operating system, which offers a wide range of uses – and already for installing TV applications, applications/utilities and games.
▲ Fig. è. 1 – Octagon Spirit Pro 4K UHD, manufacturer’s promotional material (photo: Octagon)
Octagon Spirit Pro it is equipped with a powerful quad-core ARM Cortex A55 processor with a clock frequency of 4×1.9 GHz, which guarantees trouble-free performance up to Ultra HD resolution in 4K format (3840×2160). Supports 4K, HD and HDR10, HDR10+, HLG standards. 2 GB of DDR RAM and 32 GB of Flash memory ensure smooth running of applications.
The device supports all common functions of a modern TV IP box. The box can be controlled classically via a Bluetooth remote control and also by voice.
▲ Fig. è. 2 – Octagon Spirit Pro 4K UHD, front and rear panel, remote control (photo: Octagon)
Octagon’s novelty is equipped with one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.0, S/PDIF digital audio output, Ethernet interface up to 100 Mbit/s, AV interface, reset button, one HDMI 2.1 output. Furthermore, the box boasts Bluetooth version 5.1 support as well as dual-band Wi-Fi (W-LAN) 2.4/5 GHz with a speed of up to 1200 Mbit/s. The box is delivered in red.
Thanks to the presence of the Android TV OS, it is possible to install a wide range of applications on the box.
▲ Fig. è. 3 – Octagon Spirit Pro 4K UHD, package contents (except the box itself) (photo: Octagon)
Selected technical parameters of Octagon Spirit Pro 4K UHD:
Special features:
Procesor Amlogic S905X3
Android TV 11.0 operating system
Rozliení 4K UHD (3840 x 2160p)
Quad-core processor ARM Cortex A55 64Bit
4x 1,9 GHz – 19700 DMIPS
GPU ARM Mali 450
32 GB Flash a 2 GB DDR RAM
4K*2K at 60fps decoding
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG standards
4Kp75 10bit: H.265P9 P-2/AVS2
Standard Bluetooth 5.1
2.4/5G dual-band WiFi (WLAN) 1200 Mbps
Network (Ethernet) connection
Porty USB 2.0 a USB 3.0
DRM, HDCP2.2
Widevine DRM Úroveò L1
MeTV TV player
TF port pro pamìové karty Micro SD
Ports and connectivity:
1x HDMI 2.1 (4K UHD)
1x USB 2.0
1x USB 3.0
1x TF port pro SD kartu
1x S/PDIF
1x Ethernet (10/100 Mbits)
1x AV connection – audio video connector – RCA jack
1x DC connector
1x RESET button (Recovery: Service and maintenance)
2.4/5G dual-band WiFi (W-LAN) 1200 Mbit/s
Bluetooth 5.1
Parameters:
Rozmìry (D x H x V): 148 x 103 x 30 mm
Power supply (power supply): DC12V-1A
Recommended price: 129 euros
Delivery contentsy:
1x Octagon SPIRIT PRO 4K UHD Android 11 IP receiver, in black design
1x Bluetooth remote control OCTAGON OA RCU 06
1x HDMI cable
1x user manual (German and English)
1x source 12V – 1A
2x baterie (AAA)
Otagon Supreme set top boxes are aimed at users who are mainly looking for access to DVB-S/2, DVB-T/2 and DVB-C platforms with the possibility of using multimedia applications as well. The novelty presented today is intended to appeal primarily to viewers who are looking for streaming applications – including television services, video archives or access to games.
editorial office
2024-01-28 16:26:51
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