Here's Your Next Food Network Star Application

You will notice this in the application. Apparently JAG did not get this copy. I heard a RUMOR (this is a rumor only), they have filmed addtional scenes after they thought they were ready for the 2 finalists. So, my guess is that JAG made it to the final two.I acknowledge that all the information provided on this questionnaire is true and accurate, and any false or misleading information submitted herein is grounds for my immediate elimination from consideration.


THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR
SEASON 4: APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION
PLEASE READ THE PRECEDING RULES/ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION. The Rules/Eligibility Requirements contain important instructions regarding the videotape/DVD/DV, photographs, and other items, which must accompany any submitted participant applications, as well as submission guidelines for your application package. Please remember that any answer is subject to verification.
Name: _________________________________________________________
Any other names you have been known by:____________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
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Daytime telephone #:____________________ Evening phone #:_____________________
Cell phone #:___________________________ E-mail: ____________________________
What is the best time of day to contact you by phone?______________________________
Weekday?______________________________Weekend?__________________________
Date of Birth: ______________ Age : _______ Social Security #:_________________
Are you a US citizen? _______ Gender: _________________
Why should you have your own Food Network show?
What is your unique culinary point of view?

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I acknowledge that all the information provided on this questionnaire is true and accurate, and any false or misleading information submitted herein is grounds for my immediate elimination from consideration. This questionnaire and any other material submitted by me, including, but not limited to, pictures, film and videotapes, becomes the property of Food Network, shall not be returned and may be used in any manner in all media, worldwide, in perpetuity. I further understand that by submitting this questionnaire, Food Network has no obligation to accept me and my selection and participation in “The Next Food Network Star” is in no way guaranteed, as it is merely for the purpose of evaluating potential participants.
I acknowledge that I have read and fulfill the eligibility requirements and all the information provided on this questionnaire is true and accurate, and any false or misleading information submitted herein is grounds for my immediate elimination from consideration.
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________
Mail The Next Food Network Star application and VHS, DVD or DV of yourself to the following address (no materials will be returned) no later than July 30, 2007:
The Next Food Network Star
PO Box 52943
Knoxville, TN 37950
NOTE: In order to complete your application, please fill out the Release and Waiver found below and mail it with your materials.

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The
The Next Food Network Star (Season 4)
Release and Waiver
Print Your Full Name:_________________________________
I hereby acknowledge that: (i) I understand, satisfy, and agree to be bound by, the eligibility requirements for THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR (the “Program”) and the instructions of Television Food Network, G.P. (“Food Network”), its employees, producers, and consultants; (ii) I have answered and will answer all questions posed to me honestly and accurately in connection with my application to appear on the Program; (iii) if any of the information that I have provided or will provide is found to be false or incomplete, it will be grounds for dismissal from the Program selection process and from participation in the Program; (iv) Food Network has no obligation to interview me or select me as a participant in the Program; (v) if Food Network cancels the Program, Food Network will have no obligation to me; (vi) Food Network shall have no obligation to air the Program; (vii) all decisions concerning the selection of the participants and all aspects of the Program shall be in the sole discretion of Food Network, are final, and not subject to challenge or appeal.
By submitting my application, I hereby consent to the recording, use and reuse by Food Network and/or the Producers and/or any of their respective licensees, assigns, parents, agents, subsidiaries or affiliated entities (the “Releasees”) of my name, voice, likeness, and biographical material in any and all media whether no known or hereafter devised throughout the universe in perpetuity (collectively, “Likeness”) in any and all media now known or hereafter devised. I agree that the Releasees may use all or any part of my Likeness and may alter or modify it. I further agree that the Releasees shall exclusively own any application materials (videos, photographs, recipes, etc.) that I may have provided in connection with my application or for participation in the Program and any photos and video or recordings of any kind that Food Network will make of me in connection with the Program and my application (collectively, the “Materials”) and all rights therein and thereto including, without limitation, the right to use the Materials and my Likeness in any and all media now known or hereafter devised throughout the universe in perpetuity. I further agree that the Releasees may use my Likeness and the Materials in connection with any promotion, publicity, marketing or advertisement for the Program or any exploitation of the Program of any kind. I grant the rights hereunder whether or not I am selected to participate in the Program in any manner whatsoever. I release the Releasees from any and all liability arising out of their use of my Likeness and/or the Materials. I agree not to make any claim against the Releasees as a result of the recording or use of my Likeness and/or the Materials (including, without limitation, any claim that such use invades any right of privacy and/or publicity and any claims based on defamation or libel or false light). Without limiting the foregoing in any way, to the degree that the Materials include any musical or literary compositions in which I (partially or wholly) own, or to which I purport to (partially or wholly) own, the copyright or any publishing rights, I hereby grant to Food Network, and have the complete, unfettered right to grant to Food Network, an irrevocable, unlimited, perpetual, worldwide, royalty and payment-free license to use and reproduce such Materials in the Program

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and in connection with any promotion, publicity, marketing or advertisement for the Program or any exploitation of the Program of any kind, in any and all media now known or which may exist in the future. I understand that Food Network makes no representation that such Materials will or will not be used in any way.
I agree that any dispute between me and any of the Releasees in any way arising out of or related to this agreement, the Program, or any claim by me of any kind against the Releasees as well as any dispute as to the arbitrability of any such controversy or claim, shall be resolved solely by mandatory arbitration between us. In this regard, I further agree and acknowledge that:
A. Arbitration shall be final and binding on the parties, and that judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction;
B. Any Arbitration pursuant to this agreement shall be conducted in New York, New York before a single arbitrator familiar with the television industry and pursuant to the American Arbitration Association’s (“AAA”) commercial arbitration rules;
C. I and the Releasees are waiving their right to seek remedies in court, including the right to a jury trial;
D. If it is determined by the Arbitrator that any of the Releasees is financially liable to me in connection with the Program, the Materials or my Likeness, or any part thereof, or other materials submitted to Food Network, including but not limited to copyright or trademark rights, I agree that the sole remedy that can be awarded in any Arbitration against the Releasees shall be a monetary award in the amount that Food Network has paid for a similar use of comparable materials or performance, (or, if Food Network has not previously paid for similar use, an amount equal to a standard fee in the cable television industry for such material or performance) and I expressly waive any right to any other form of relief, including but not limited to injunctive relief, any form of punitive damages and/or any alternate calculation of damages;
E. The prevailing party in any Arbitration pursuant to this agreement will be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and experts’ fees, which may be incurred in connection with such Arbitration; and
F. By signing this agreement I acknowledge that I am agreeing in advance to arbitrate any controversies or claims which may arise with the Releasees.
G. I further agree that the arbitration proceedings, testimony, discovery and documents filed in the course of such proceedings, including the fact that the arbitration is being conducted, will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party to such proceedings.
This agreement, including but not limited to the mandatory arbitration provision, shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, representatives, assigns and licensees. Food Network may assign this agreement to any of its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies.

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I hereby agree that have read and understand this agreement and that no oral representations of any kind have been made to me, and that this agreement states our entire understanding with reference to the subject matter hereof. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement must be in writing and signed by both of us.
Should any provision or part of any provision be void or unenforceable, such provision or part thereof shall be deemed omitted, and this agreement with such provision or part thereof omitted, shall remain in full force and effect. This agreement shall at all times be construed so as to carry out the purpose hereof.
I have signed this release on the _____ day of _____________________ 2007
Signature________________________________________________
Name (please print)____________________________________

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The Next Food Network Star will be back for a new season in 2008. Do you have what it takes to be a TV star and host your own show? This is what we are looking for: - Cooking know-how: You can be self-taught or professionally trained or somewhere in between, but you should know the basics. - Personality that pops: Let yourself shine and show us who you really are. Don't be shy. We are all about personality - show us yours! - Teaching skills: Bring the world of food and cooking to life in your very own passionate and unique way. Completed *online submissions or printed submissions with VHS, DVD or DV must be postmarked by July 30, 2007. *This is only a preliminary application. All candidates selected as finalists will be asked to complete an official application. Before applying, please read the rules and eligibility requirements. There are two ways to apply for Season 4 of The Next Food Network Star: OPTION 1Mail us your preliminary application and videotape, DVD or DV. Read frequently asked questions about The Next Food Network Star. OPTION 2Upload your audition video to Food Network's MySpace page, and fill out the form below. You do not need to download the preliminary application if you choose this format, but a link to your video on MySpace is required. Submissions without a video link will not be considered. Applicants using this option do not need to send us a videotape, DVD or DV. We do not share personal identifying information with any third party without your permission. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.


REQUIRED INFORMATION
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First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State / Country
Zip / Postal Code
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Birth Year
Gender Male Female
Are you a US citizen?
Why should you have your own Food Network show? What is your unique culinary point of view? (50 words or less.)
If you uploaded a video to MySpace.com, include the link to it here
What is the best time of day and week to contact you by phone?
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