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Man, I give them kudos for simply getting a commercial on TV! It takes a lot of work and effort to make that happen. Yeah it sucks that the context of the show isn't really shown, but how much can you actually put into 30sec. Plus if anyone is interested, they will go on the site and find out what the series is about. It's a good first time commercial.
...CC chose to highlight herself with PR & HBS for this first commercial. It's her show. She can do what she wants. I would just prefer it if she owned up to that instead of hiding behind nonsense about audio or acting offended that we all somehow think she is betraying the gay community because people are offering up constructive criticism about her first stab at a TV spot.
I'm calling BS on the "best audio available" right now. CC seems to forget that some of us watching work in this industry too. I can believe it was the best audio of all the scenes featuring CC and PR together because all their moments seem to be shot outdoors. Maybe that is what CC meant. But do not expect me to believe that a scene recorded outdoors in a beach parking lot or HBS cry/screaming her way through was the best audio for broadcast standards out of everyone's moments in 3 seasons...
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I'm very impressed an ad for a web series was put on plain ol' television. CC is trying to get soap/daytime fans to check out the show on the web and I think the impressive list of daytime stars would make people curious. That's all it's supposed to do, not satisfy a political objective.
@tvcat1 I'm perplexed how showing the truth of characters' lives in a "plain ol' television" commercial is somehow about "satisfying a political objective". That one statement says a lot about mindset right there.
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@circadream I'm perplexed that three people voted your comment down. I think that says a lot, as well. I also wonder how that would be "satisfying a political objective." I wish you would get a reply, so we can know.
color me not surprised at what wasn't shown for a TV commercial, but to everyone who feels the same how about a fun challenge? Using the same time limit and some clips make your own TV commercial and send them in or post on your own YouTube page so we can see, remember the challenge is to make a TV commercial so think about what can and can't be shown on TV, see what you can do with the same constraints, and to @SillyS79 there was a girl on girl kiss shown on a Desperate Housewives commercial
Not a fan of the commercial simple as that but I believe in CC for that reason alone this ad will get a thumbs up.Whatever CC needs to ensure Venice has sponsorship and many more seasons of Venice.Looking forward to more Giani and the sisters.
My opinions are about the commercial and how the show is presented to the maintstream viewers. I am not worried about a shift in the direction of the show. This is not, for me, a matter of trusting CC. I don't think the commercial did anything to highlight what is so special about Venice. Valluv, you said "let the content speak for itself". To me, the content of that commercial did not speak that well for Venice...plain and simple.
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If the reason you don't like the commercial is because you think the focus of the show will change and are unable to trust CC after 3 season of her constantly trying to convince you that its about a lesbian and her relationships then perhaps its not about the commercial at all
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I don't think everyone who doesn't care for the commercial is a hater. Only that person knows their reasons for their dislike for it. But when we talk about courage who's courage are we talking about hers or ours as the gay community. Can't be her's because it takes great courage to get a webseries with gay content to this point. Every actor/actress every crew member has to believe in the content and CC to do the show for very little reward . Showcase your talent let the content speak for itself
@valluv1 You might not think those who don't care for the commercial are haters but that word has been thrown around a lot lately by other Venice viewers to describe ANYONE who voices an opinion that they perceive to be negative. DIsagreement is not inherently bad & does not necessarily (and usually doesn't) come from a negative place. There are no mean spirited intentions on the facebook or youtube posts I have read, yet certain fans have called those posters "bad seeds" and "haters". Why?
Why does anyone who doesn't love the commercial have to be labeled as a hater? Most of the people commenting here do so because they care about Venice and are thankful for what CC has done. You can enjoy, subscribe to, watch, & support a show & still have an opinion that differs from the majority. Personally, I want Venice to do well and I applaud the proactive efforts to advertise. I just don't think this commercial accurately represented Venice.
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Your amazing at whatever you do cc i dont think there anything you cant do :) For all the haters cc did this all for free and from her heart for her fans shes amazing and cares so much everything she does is magical so if you dont like it oh well dont watch it then. Stop hating and spread the love cc doesnt respect haters or stand for it! Way to go crystal keep up the good work your a superstar and my hero love you xoxox
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I think that commercials should showcase your talent that is why most people tune in just like we tune in for CC and JL others will tune in to see their fav. CC follow list on twitter has increased some since the ads have run. I'd say a large part of tv veiwers already use a computer and just need pointed in the right direction. The other commercial will show case other cast members.
I think that we won't get anywhere if we don't have courage. I hate that there's different promos for different audiences. Look at the silent promo that was played at a lesbian bar and then look at this. I would have liked the ad to reflect the major themes of the show, to give the dying soap audience something different to look at.
I also don't know that advertising on tv is wise, it might be better to attract an internet audience at websites where people are ready to go and watch online.
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This commercial was good its focus is to interest soap fans and it has people that are still on current soaps or ones that just ended. Also from CC tweets these where done with no money and its only one of them, other cast members will be showcased in different commerrcials
I'm going to split the difference in attitudes. I never would have expected lesbian content in their first TV promo, but I also agree that these scenes don't necessarily reflect the show or its best work. I would have certainly showed something of JL's heavy scenes, or even Gina and her dad. Having said that, I think the purpose of this promo is to start reaching TV viewers who aren't aware of web series and viewing. A new way to watch, indeed. And to that end, I applaud their efforts.
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This is soooo cool! I can not think of any other web series that is showing promos on network or mainstream TV! CC is breaking ground yet again! Keep up the great work. I support you and will continue to do so on all your future projects!!!! xoxoxo
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thank you crystal. awesome job with the commercial.. this point of this is MORE EXPOSURE for venice, which CC has achieved. ill follow CC to hell and back no matter the pairing.
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I commend you Crystal on the ferocious precision in which Open Book Productions has implemented in it's strategy to increase awareness of "Venice The Series".
It is not easy to make decisions when at war with antiquated rules, beliefs and network regulations. Consider this a collective thank you for your unbridled tenacity in producing quality drama.
May you continue to succeed in bringing quality content into the lives of many grateful people, myself included.
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Fantastic to see a Venice promo on national television! Great way of introducing Soap fans to the future of our "Stories"-- Web-based Series. Keep doing what you're doing Crystal, because No One does it better than You! Wishing you all the success in the world--No one deserves it more... xoxo
I have to be honest, I'm disappointed. It's vastly different to the promos presented at events and I do wonder if it has to do with being a mainstream TV commercial. I also didn't feel that it represented Venice. I would have loved to see the Gina/Lara conversation if drama was what was supposed to be portrayed. Just my honest opinion.
@SillyS79 Of course it's b/c it's shown on mainstream TV. Otalia wasn't even allowed to kiss on the cheek on network TV. They do much more than that on V so choices of what can be put in a network TV ad are going to be limited (content & language wise). She just chose the best audio for this one. Fan events are different. There it's just us, no rules, just like on the web. Besides, this was only the 1st ad. There will be more w/other characters. Be patient, trust CC, & have some faith.
@trojanqtie I didn't expect to see a Lesbian kiss in an ad on TV but there were so many more scenes that represented Venice IMO than Richard sitting on a car telling Gina she looked amazing. It's got nothing to do with having faith in CC, I'm disappointed. That's it. I found the ad lacking and not just because there was no lesbian content. It has nothing to do with not having faith. If I don't like something, I say it. I won't pretend it's amazing just because CC is behind it.
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@SillyS79 I was addressing your mainstream TV vs fan events comment. I didn't say anything about pretending it's amazing just because CC's behind it, though I personally think it is amazing simply because I haven't seen any other web shows have TV commercials. Getting this kind of exposure IS amazing regardless of what's in the commercial. And like I said, she just chose the clips with the best audio. It didn't have anything to do with what would represent the show best.
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Why is there a dislike button ?
TheSuperdupercat 1 month ago
I'll tell you what this ad needs...Jessica Leccia!
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@patricia105 Let the rest of us know how you put up 52 thumbs up by yourself, LOL.I didn't know you could do that..Loved the comercial.
oliviastheone 1 month ago
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Man, I give them kudos for simply getting a commercial on TV! It takes a lot of work and effort to make that happen. Yeah it sucks that the context of the show isn't really shown, but how much can you actually put into 30sec. Plus if anyone is interested, they will go on the site and find out what the series is about. It's a good first time commercial.
bloodmanor8 1 month ago
...CC chose to highlight herself with PR & HBS for this first commercial. It's her show. She can do what she wants. I would just prefer it if she owned up to that instead of hiding behind nonsense about audio or acting offended that we all somehow think she is betraying the gay community because people are offering up constructive criticism about her first stab at a TV spot.
circadream 1 month ago 25
I'm calling BS on the "best audio available" right now. CC seems to forget that some of us watching work in this industry too. I can believe it was the best audio of all the scenes featuring CC and PR together because all their moments seem to be shot outdoors. Maybe that is what CC meant. But do not expect me to believe that a scene recorded outdoors in a beach parking lot or HBS cry/screaming her way through was the best audio for broadcast standards out of everyone's moments in 3 seasons...
circadream 1 month ago 33
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I'm very impressed an ad for a web series was put on plain ol' television. CC is trying to get soap/daytime fans to check out the show on the web and I think the impressive list of daytime stars would make people curious. That's all it's supposed to do, not satisfy a political objective.
tvcat1 1 month ago
@tvcat1 I'm perplexed how showing the truth of characters' lives in a "plain ol' television" commercial is somehow about "satisfying a political objective". That one statement says a lot about mindset right there.
circadream 1 month ago
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@circadream I'm perplexed that three people voted your comment down. I think that says a lot, as well. I also wonder how that would be "satisfying a political objective." I wish you would get a reply, so we can know.
extraction13 1 month ago
also not hating or loving this so not voting either way
OtakuGamer01 1 month ago
color me not surprised at what wasn't shown for a TV commercial, but to everyone who feels the same how about a fun challenge? Using the same time limit and some clips make your own TV commercial and send them in or post on your own YouTube page so we can see, remember the challenge is to make a TV commercial so think about what can and can't be shown on TV, see what you can do with the same constraints, and to @SillyS79 there was a girl on girl kiss shown on a Desperate Housewives commercial
OtakuGamer01 1 month ago
Not a fan of the commercial simple as that but I believe in CC for that reason alone this ad will get a thumbs up.Whatever CC needs to ensure Venice has sponsorship and many more seasons of Venice.Looking forward to more Giani and the sisters.
tigger3375 1 month ago
My opinions are about the commercial and how the show is presented to the maintstream viewers. I am not worried about a shift in the direction of the show. This is not, for me, a matter of trusting CC. I don't think the commercial did anything to highlight what is so special about Venice. Valluv, you said "let the content speak for itself". To me, the content of that commercial did not speak that well for Venice...plain and simple.
bookchick12 1 month ago 12
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If the reason you don't like the commercial is because you think the focus of the show will change and are unable to trust CC after 3 season of her constantly trying to convince you that its about a lesbian and her relationships then perhaps its not about the commercial at all
valluv1 1 month ago
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I don't think everyone who doesn't care for the commercial is a hater. Only that person knows their reasons for their dislike for it. But when we talk about courage who's courage are we talking about hers or ours as the gay community. Can't be her's because it takes great courage to get a webseries with gay content to this point. Every actor/actress every crew member has to believe in the content and CC to do the show for very little reward . Showcase your talent let the content speak for itself
valluv1 1 month ago
@valluv1 You might not think those who don't care for the commercial are haters but that word has been thrown around a lot lately by other Venice viewers to describe ANYONE who voices an opinion that they perceive to be negative. DIsagreement is not inherently bad & does not necessarily (and usually doesn't) come from a negative place. There are no mean spirited intentions on the facebook or youtube posts I have read, yet certain fans have called those posters "bad seeds" and "haters". Why?
bookchick12 1 month ago 13
Why does anyone who doesn't love the commercial have to be labeled as a hater? Most of the people commenting here do so because they care about Venice and are thankful for what CC has done. You can enjoy, subscribe to, watch, & support a show & still have an opinion that differs from the majority. Personally, I want Venice to do well and I applaud the proactive efforts to advertise. I just don't think this commercial accurately represented Venice.
bookchick12 1 month ago 30
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Your amazing at whatever you do cc i dont think there anything you cant do :) For all the haters cc did this all for free and from her heart for her fans shes amazing and cares so much everything she does is magical so if you dont like it oh well dont watch it then. Stop hating and spread the love cc doesnt respect haters or stand for it! Way to go crystal keep up the good work your a superstar and my hero love you xoxox
brandyandemma 1 month ago
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I think that commercials should showcase your talent that is why most people tune in just like we tune in for CC and JL others will tune in to see their fav. CC follow list on twitter has increased some since the ads have run. I'd say a large part of tv veiwers already use a computer and just need pointed in the right direction. The other commercial will show case other cast members.
valluv1 1 month ago
I think that we won't get anywhere if we don't have courage. I hate that there's different promos for different audiences. Look at the silent promo that was played at a lesbian bar and then look at this. I would have liked the ad to reflect the major themes of the show, to give the dying soap audience something different to look at.
I also don't know that advertising on tv is wise, it might be better to attract an internet audience at websites where people are ready to go and watch online.
ritasueot 1 month ago 29
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This commercial was good its focus is to interest soap fans and it has people that are still on current soaps or ones that just ended. Also from CC tweets these where done with no money and its only one of them, other cast members will be showcased in different commerrcials
valluv1 1 month ago
I'm going to split the difference in attitudes. I never would have expected lesbian content in their first TV promo, but I also agree that these scenes don't necessarily reflect the show or its best work. I would have certainly showed something of JL's heavy scenes, or even Gina and her dad. Having said that, I think the purpose of this promo is to start reaching TV viewers who aren't aware of web series and viewing. A new way to watch, indeed. And to that end, I applaud their efforts.
mudpiegirl 1 month ago
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This is soooo cool! I can not think of any other web series that is showing promos on network or mainstream TV! CC is breaking ground yet again! Keep up the great work. I support you and will continue to do so on all your future projects!!!! xoxoxo
junebuggnc 1 month ago
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thank you crystal. awesome job with the commercial.. this point of this is MORE EXPOSURE for venice, which CC has achieved. ill follow CC to hell and back no matter the pairing.
err247 1 month ago
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I loved it. Amazing series that should be on TV and hope one day it gets there. You are Amazing like always. Thank you.
GonzalezM29 1 month ago
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I commend you Crystal on the ferocious precision in which Open Book Productions has implemented in it's strategy to increase awareness of "Venice The Series".
It is not easy to make decisions when at war with antiquated rules, beliefs and network regulations. Consider this a collective thank you for your unbridled tenacity in producing quality drama.
May you continue to succeed in bringing quality content into the lives of many grateful people, myself included.
chapeloflove123 1 month ago
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Fantastic to see a Venice promo on national television! Great way of introducing Soap fans to the future of our "Stories"-- Web-based Series. Keep doing what you're doing Crystal, because No One does it better than You! Wishing you all the success in the world--No one deserves it more... xoxo
Scribegirl21570 1 month ago
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LOVED IT WHY? EXPOSURE!!!!!
Cmonalad 1 month ago
I have to be honest, I'm disappointed. It's vastly different to the promos presented at events and I do wonder if it has to do with being a mainstream TV commercial. I also didn't feel that it represented Venice. I would have loved to see the Gina/Lara conversation if drama was what was supposed to be portrayed. Just my honest opinion.
SillyS79 1 month ago 53
@SillyS79 Of course it's b/c it's shown on mainstream TV. Otalia wasn't even allowed to kiss on the cheek on network TV. They do much more than that on V so choices of what can be put in a network TV ad are going to be limited (content & language wise). She just chose the best audio for this one. Fan events are different. There it's just us, no rules, just like on the web. Besides, this was only the 1st ad. There will be more w/other characters. Be patient, trust CC, & have some faith.
trojanqtie 1 month ago
@trojanqtie I didn't expect to see a Lesbian kiss in an ad on TV but there were so many more scenes that represented Venice IMO than Richard sitting on a car telling Gina she looked amazing. It's got nothing to do with having faith in CC, I'm disappointed. That's it. I found the ad lacking and not just because there was no lesbian content. It has nothing to do with not having faith. If I don't like something, I say it. I won't pretend it's amazing just because CC is behind it.
SillyS79 1 month ago 63
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@SillyS79 I was addressing your mainstream TV vs fan events comment. I didn't say anything about pretending it's amazing just because CC's behind it, though I personally think it is amazing simply because I haven't seen any other web shows have TV commercials. Getting this kind of exposure IS amazing regardless of what's in the commercial. And like I said, she just chose the clips with the best audio. It didn't have anything to do with what would represent the show best.
trojanqtie 1 month ago
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You're amazing Crystal! Is there anything you can't do??
SSTrueLoveMarinus 1 month ago
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Fabulous...brought a smile to my lips!
lipluvnfan 1 month ago
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Awesome...way to go Venice!
ajblois 1 month ago
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You go! Home thins brings in hordes of we viewers. Looking forward to many more seasons.
Skellfanton 1 month ago
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Go on with your bad selves!
geneac1 1 month ago
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You done good Crystal, Kudos for getting Venice on National TV xo
08lilyloveable 1 month ago