Attack of the Show!
Attack of the Show! (commonly referred to as AOTS) is a U.S. live television program shown weeknights on G4.
History
AOTS focus’ on technology, gaming, music, current events and pop-culture. It is also known for being very viewer interactive by commonly having segments where viewers can call, chat, and e-mail questions which are answered live on the show. The show premiered on March 28, 2005 as the replacement for The Screen Savers.
The show is also aired on G4techTV Canada in Canada, and the How To Channel in Australia.
Relaunch
On April 19, 2006, it was announced that Attack of the Show! would relaunch on May 15, after the networks coverage of the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The relaunched show will feature new graphics, a new set, and new features including video chat and SMS messaging. The overall content of the revamped show will focus on internet culture, video games, tech and gadgets, movies and television, "sex, parties & women", comics, sports, music, and cars.
Hosts
Co-hosts
Former hosts
Segments
| Title | Synopsis |
|---|---|
| The Feed | Technology & Music news delivered in blurbs. |
| Gems of the Internet | A profile of websites with a unique or bizarre theme. |
| Live Music Thursday | Live in-studio performances by bands of various genres. |
| It Came From eBay | A showcase of strange auctions, which are found on eBay. |
| DVDuesday | Chris Gore’s reviews and picks for DVD releases and rates them as: buy, rent, or pass. |
| First 50 | A review of a video game based loosely on a 50 minute time frame which is presented by Kevin. |
| MySpace Girl of the Week | Viewers vote for a new MySpace girl of the week between two contestants. A new contestant is profiled each week. |
| Fresh Ink! | Blair Butler reviews upcoming comic book titles and rates them as: buy, browse, or burn. She also visits comic conventions. |
| Jimmy the Geek | Jimmy makes his betting picks on upcoming sporting events. The game picks were originally based on video game simulations but is now based on pure guess work. |
| AOTS Hardware
(formaly known as Product Pr0n) |
Wil O’Neal reviews and showcases the latest gadgets and gear. |
| The Loop | Different opinions on the latest news, usually with guests via satellite. |
| Around the Web | Latest web content and videos. |
Former Segments
| Title | Synopsis |
|---|---|
| Damn Good Download | Former co-host Sarah Lane’s selections of useful free or low-priced downloads. |
| Damn Good Website | Former co-host Sarah Lane’s selections of the best websites. |
| Verizon Broadband Battle (formerly Nvidia LAN Party) | A weekly online event where viewers can play a computer game against co-hosts, models, and actors. Games have included Unreal Tournament 2004, Battlefield 2, & F.E.A.R.. |
| Free Play Friday | Kevin, profiles computer games which are usually freeware or a demo of a popular computer game. He has also profiled independent computer game titles. |
| This Week in Crap | A weekly monologue by Kevin where he discuss’ and slams the bad side of technology, music, & entertainment. |
| Frugality (formerly Dark Deals) | A selection of low priced and sometimes free deals on the internet ranging from DVDs to small appliances. |
| Dark Tips | Miscellaneous technology related tips and mods by former co-host Kevin Rose. |
| User Created | A showcase of AOTS related creations made by the viewers who are given a week to complete. Kat Hinzman, who has won several user created contests, was crowned Queen of User Created. |
| Can Corrado Break It? | A short-lived segment featuring Corrado a muscular segment producer attempting to break a piece of technology with his bare hands. |
| The Lush | A segment where the hosts discuss alcohol related websites, drink recipes, drinking games, & visit local bars. |
Sarah and Brendan Moran's Exit
On Thursday, April 6, 2006, Sarah Lane & Brendan Moran, announced their marriage and stated that they would be leaving the show. They recently married in late May 2006 and have begun a thirteen month honeymoon traveling the world. The couple have been involved with TechTV and G4 since 2001.
Olivia Munn was hired to replace Lane and began hosting on Monday, April 10, 2006. Zach Selwyn was hired to replace Moran and started his hosting duties a week later on April 17, 2006.
Criticism
Opinions of the show are generally mixed. Many fans of The Screen Savers are angered by the change in the show's format from a "traditional" technology show to a more pop culture based program.