Thursday, June 14, 2007

Posh and Becks' Real Deals

Victoria and David Beckha are all about reality checks.
While plans for a fly-on-the-wall series starring the erstwhile Posh Spice have fizzled slightly, her soccer-playing hubby has landed an unscripted series of his very own.
As expected, NBC confirmed Wednesday that a previously announced reality series starring Victoria had been downsized to a one-hour special, airing July 16.
The show, dubbed Coming to America:
Victoria Beckham, promises an insider's perspective of the footballer's wife as she relocates from London to Los Angeles.
"Viewers will get a first-hand glimpse into what it's like to be one of the most sought after celebrities in the world," NBC Entertainment Vice President Craig Plestis said in a statement. "Victoria's every move is documented by the paparazzi, but only our cameras have been allowed inside the world of what being Victoria Beckham is really like."
The soon-to-be hometown girl was busy filming scenes for the show Tuesday at Dodgers Stadium, where she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers-New York Mets Game.
She said her family was "really excited" about moving to Los Angeles, which they plan to do in "mid-July, I reckon."
In the meantime, a camera crew from Britain's ITV has been following David Beckham as he wraps up his career with Real Madrid and prepares to join the L.A. Galaxy.
The crew will accompany the soccer star to California and document his first season on the Major League Soccer team, as well as his assimilation into American culture.
The show is not expected to feature Victoria or the couple's sons, as the network is eager to keep it soccer-focused.
"The move to America and the recall to the England team adds a new and fascinating chapter to the David Beckham story," ITV boss Jeff Anderson said. "We're delighted to have access to that story from the inside."
The British network also plans to acquire the rights to Victoria's NBC show, which it will air as a companion piece to her husband's series. No word on whether NBC will do the same with David Beckham's series.

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