4X4 TV

Post by **Kane** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:13 am

When is it due back? What's news?

Post by **glen1n** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:32 am

when are they bringing it to NSW and all those other states?

Post by **Mudzuki** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 1:37 pm

There web site is down at the moment, don't know anything more than that. I know that im missing it.

Post by **patrolman** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 1:45 pm

the news is that there is two shows now (both in melb, www.4wdtv.com.au) 4wd tv starts 7th october at 7pm and is going to be alot better then 4x4tv, i have no idea when 4x4tv is starting again or weather it will be going interstate.

Post by **grimbo** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 3:09 pm

hang on a sec. So has Simon split with Hari and starting his own TV show or has 4x4TV changed to 4WDTV? Seems very odd as all the 4X4TV sponsors are on the 4WDTV sponsors page

Post by **bazzle** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 3:10 pm

I heard a rumour (god I hate rumours)

The 2 Boys had a fight and each will be having their own show !!

Cant see that working real well unfortunately, only so many sponsers around etc :cry:

Bazzle

Post by **grimbo** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 3:23 pm

if thats true that is a perfect way to destroy a decent idea. there is no way there will be enough stories and sponsors available to allow two shows to work out of the one city. Seems a shame, hopefully they can work it out if the rumour is true.

Post by **patrolman** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 3:40 pm

bazzle wrote:I heard a rumour (god I hate rumours)

The 2 Boys had a fight and each will be having their own show !!

Cant see that working real well unfortunately, only so many sponsers around etc

Bazzle

that rumour is kind of true.

yes they will both be having there own shows all the sponsers have gone on board with Simon and i dont know what is happing with Hari

Post by **bogged** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 4:20 pm

patrolman wrote:that rumour is kind of true.

yes they will both be having there own shows all the sponsers have gone on board with Simon and i dont know what is happing with Hari

In that case I think Grimbo hit it on the head.
...there is no way there will be enough stories and sponsors available to allow two shows to work out of the one city.
Agree, it has potential, but also with the bitching we may lose both shows.

Post by **mudtoy** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:46 pm

Rest assured there was no fight or dispute.

I had organised for all sponsors to resign for series 2 and had sourced some new ones when it was decided without my consent or knowledge that I would not be a part of the future of 4x4 TV. This was both embarrassing and shocking as we were clearly in a partnership and had worked so hard to make it a reality.

This message was sent to every sponsor without my knowledge.

Every sponsor contacted me (we were interstate working at the time) and asked what was going on. I had no idea.

Understandably the sponsors were also shocked and stunned by this decision and voiced a grave concern that the show would not continue without me.

With a lot of encouragement 4wd TV was born and every sponsor rallied with support and confidence. This support extended to C31 and hence we are set to air on Thursday October 7th at 7:00pm.

In regard to enough footage and sponsors...within the last two weeks we had one cameraman at the VTAC event, 4 at the Ateco, 2 at PUOSU and one at a 4wd park in NZ. We have also been exclusively invited to film at Landcruiser Mountain Park and have exclusive access to private footage from past OBC and RFC events and airing rights to the RFC and NZ winch tapes. We also have firm committments from club event organisers right along the east coast. The sponsors have also been fantastically supportive and as well as the regulars we have already sourced another six companies who will be involved at a variety of levels including a new naming rights sponsor.

It was never my intention for any split whatsoever and this irrational act has been both stressful and embarrassing. My wife and I, along with Hari, had set out to provide something new and refreshing for the industry. We undertook that responsibility seriously and wish to see that through.

We have the full support of C31. We have the full support of the industry. We have the full support of the events organisers. We have already filmed enough hardcore off roading to fill the first series and we hope that you all will be watching. The beginnings of our site are at www.4wdtv.com.au ...keep an eye on it.

Whatever rumours you may hear, we sincerely wish to move on from here in a positive and proactive manner. I did not instigate this split in any way whatsoever, simply ask yourselves why 4wd TV has full support. You are all welcome to contact me at any time for details.

Regards,
Simon & Miranda Christie.

Post by **glen1n** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:11 pm

mate its good news that you are being supported after that stab in the back. Keep up the good work and i am sure you will have the support of everyone on OL. :armsup:

Post by **Tonka Tough** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 1:22 am

Howdy All,

I actively assisted with 4x4 TV and am happy to say that I am continuing to support Simon and 4WD TV.

Can't wait...4WD TV is going to be awesome. Bonus is I will no longer be forced to watch Home and Away by my better half! :lol:

Jason

Post by **moose** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:09 am

good to hear Simon & Miranda !!!
hope it all works out !!!

sounds like a goer !!! :cool:

(I heard "that" rumor as well !!!

)

Post by **Kane** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:51 am

You have my support simon and can't wait till it's back on the telly!!

Post by **mudtoy** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:38 am

Latest overnight news...4wd TV

We have been invited to film the Woodpecker Challenge, the GC2000, the Navruns, the Logan Challenge and the return of a very well known and extreme event, which we can't mention yet.

Thanks for all the support and keep the invites coming.
www.4wdtv.com.au

Post by **EricB** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:06 pm

Good to hear that your show is returning!!

I'll look forward to it.

Post by **bj42turbo** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 5:06 pm

4WD TV Thursday October 7th at 7:00pm. :armsup:

Can't wait, gee i hope I don't forget

Post by **Bitsamissin** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 5:41 pm

Simon, good luck buddy...............
I'm sure the Paj Club will be in contact about the 2005 Challenge.

Cheers, Frank.

Post by **ORSM45** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:30 pm

mudtoy wrote:...and the return of a very well known and extreme event, which we can't mention yet...

can you say yes or no?

is it tuff truck?

Post by **Squik** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 3:17 am

Post by **moose** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 7:07 am

Squik wrote::D

can we quote you on that ???

(no pillow talk allowed !!!

)

Post by **Mudzuki** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 2:21 pm

Good to see that your going to be back on the telly, cant wait for october.

Post by **OzJeeper** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:42 pm

Not a hi-jack - more a question.
I can't pick up Ch 31 out here in the country. Is there any way we can get to see this footage? Over the net maybe?
Have you guys tried to get SBS to air it in part on their motoring shows? (we get SBS).

Thanks

Post by **mudtoy** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 9:19 am

Things will be a little different now. Our website will have downloadable vids soon and we will not only be producing DVDs of the show but have been asked to make them for some of the leading events including the Ateco.
Just keep spreading the word and checking the website... www.4wdtv.com.au

Post by **bj42turbo** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 6:50 pm

OzJeeper wrote:Not a hi-jack - more a question.
I can't pick up Ch 31 out here in the country. Is there any way we can get to see this footage? Over the net maybe?
Have you guys tried to get SBS to air it in part on their motoring shows? (we get SBS).

Thanks

Or better still channel 7,9 or 10

Post by **OzJeeper** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:06 pm

NFI what you mean bj42turbo. This means the 4X4TV is on the commercial networks???? Is that what you mean???

Post by **bogged** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:08 pm

bj42turbo wrote:Or better still channel 7,9 or 10

that will never happen.

Post by **mudtoy** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 3:50 pm

4wd TV

...is run solely by the National Institute of Education (Simon & Miranda Christie) and will definately air on C31 Vic at 7pm, October 7th.

Please check the website for details...

www.4wdtv.com.au

Post by **antt** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:08 pm

cool, covering the logan challenge :armsup:

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