Biography
The new realistic show "Gold Gelendzhik" allowed participants from Russia to compete for the main prize - a kilogram of precious metal. And the star leading in the face of Ivan Okhlobystin, Christina Asmus and Timur Rodriguez turned sports competitions to fascinating and places absurd quest.History of creation
The Russian project is not original. In fact, the show (the release date is September 13, 2020), which started on TV channel TNT, is the adaptation of the Japanese "Takeshi Castle".
As can be seen from the name, the place of filming is Gelendzhik. Thanks to the efforts of the creative group (decorators, engineers and artists), it was possible to turn 5 thousand square meters. M of the earth near the picturesque mountains in an incredible amusement park. A source of inspiration for building architectural forms was performed by the American Festival Burning Man.
Some details Artist-director Dmitry Mucci led from Hollywood films "Charlie and Chocolate Factory" and "In all serious".
Of course, the producers were repelled from the original. In Japanese transmission, the main character was General Lee. He forced cadets to undergo tests. But, given that the participants were more than one and a half hundred and the airtime was limited to 24 minutes, the audience was difficult to delve into what is happening.
Russia decided to go to another way, as far as the license allowed. By the way, such adaptations appeared in other countries - the United States and France.
Not without creative scope. In comparison with the original, Gold Gelendzhik gelendzhik demonstrates more paints, creativity and humor. The history of the project creation is not only painstaking work and 20-hour shooting. This is also ambitious plans, financial investments and hopes for the appearance of a spectacular show on the TNT television channel.
Leading
For a long time, the names of the leaders hid. Now everyone knows that the image of the Japanese General Lee tried on Ivan Okhlobystin. The former colleague in the "Interns" of Christina Asmus became the assistant. But on the side of the players is Timur Rodriguez. The tasks of the comic one includes not only help, but also raising the moral spirit.To participate in the project Okhlobystin, a bright-scarlet bright suit was sewed. The actor has concluded that it is problematic in such an outfit during the 40-degree heat.
In an interview with Ivan Ivanovich, they asked if the "Dr. Bykov" will appear in the plot and whether the participants of the games would feel "interns". In response, Okhlobystin promised that it would be kind to the subject. He has to play the role of a dangerous custodian of gold. But the creators of the project predicted: leading will change images and act in different roles.
Christina Asmus with self-dedication inherent in her did not spare forces during the filming of the extreme show. The result did not make himself wait - soon the actress began to pass. In "Instagram", the celebrity shared with the subscribers, which suffers from the heat, the jam's neck and insanely tired of the busy working days.
But Timur Rodriguez, who combined several projects at the same time and often performed up to four flights a day, was satisfied with the film creation. The comedian noted that the main thing in Golden Gelendzhik is to enjoy driving and excitement.
Rules and participants
Casting was announced in the spring of 2020. Moreover, special requirements for applicants have not been presented. It could be anyone older than 18 years old, for which it is not difficult to run a 100-meter.
In addition, the producers of the show insisted on anonymity. Should be sent a questionnaire to the specified mail and use only the name. By June 1, 85 applicants were selected. Each of them represents its region. Among the project participants were a variety of people who differ from each other and age, and a profession and financial position.
Tests that pass those who want to get a gold kilogram ingot are dangerous. Therefore, near the venues of the competition, doctors and employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were duty. Well, the players themselves put on protection.
Of course, the attractions were borrowed from the Japanese original. Already on the first test of the "doors" about 15 people are sifted. These are those who instead of transition to the next stage fall into the water.
There are still a lot of funny and difficult contests. In "Bowling", each of the seekers good luck turns into a kebul, which is trying to push a huge ball. Check for agility in the "bumps" is aggravated by the fact that together with the real stones in the reservoir there are still fakes. Therefore, the player should not be delayed, you need to move faster to the opposite shore, trying not to fall into the water.
Some tests involve contractions. So, in the "Japanese Quarter" to fight with a chascoist or karate. In the "Suspended Bridge", the applicant for the title of the winner will have to go through a row of construction, while taking off from those who want to throw it.
The project consists of 16 episodes. In each of them, the winner is revealed, which will qualify for the gold ingot (cost 2.5 million rubles). However, the show organizers warn that the chances of winning are small.
For example, in countries where the adaptation of the "Takeshi Castle" is already several years old, only nine lucky won the main prize.
Gold Gelendzhik now
The premiere of an extreme show has shown that the audience is interesting to observe incredible and dangerous competitions. The project participants who did not have the right to post a photo from filming and disclose the details of the game, received their moment of glory.
Now the audience of the person saw that it was not easy to reach the final. At each stage dozens of subjects are eclipsed. It seems to achieve the last competition simply impossible.
However, viewers were able to try their strength in the competition. Advertising was held in the premiere days that during episodes on the TV will pop up the QR code. It is necessary to scan it with the help of a smartphone to get on a certain map of the city, indicating the place of the cache and for 48 hours to try himself as a cradle.
As for the leading, the stars donated something because of the filming. For example, Christina Asmus missed the daughter on September 1. The actress did not find the opportunity to escape even on the day, which was strongly upset. The student in the 1st class led Garik Harlamov.
The voltage from work affected on the main figure of the show. Ivan Okhlobystin, without thinking, "blurted out", as he himself was later expressed, about Novorossiysk. The star "Interns" noted that this is the most terrible city among southern. Subsequently, the actor felt a wave of criticism and hurried to apologize to Novorossiysk.