VH1 to Bring Back Pop Up Video

VH1 is reviving Pop Up Video after a 10-year hiatus.

The network announced Wednesday that it has ordered 60 half-hour episodes. The revived show will feature current videos, some new graphics and those pop-up "bubbles" fans loved back in the day. Returning in the fall, Pop Up Video will also integrate user-generated content.

"Pop Up Video has stood the test of time, ranking as one of the most iconic series in recent television history. For years, people have practically begged, 'Please bring back Pop Up Video!' It's a show and format that now evokes nostalgia for VH1's young adult audience," VH1 President Tom Calderone said.

Co-creator Woody Thompson, who will executive-produce, said the new version will take on all genres of music, including rap and hip-hop. "I have sat on the sidelines for the last decade and watched as everyone ... has ripped off Pop Up in some way or another with the Internet coming out of nowhere and Twitter being hauntingly familiar and all of these devices that are using snarky, pithy text," Thompson told The Hollywood Reporter.

VH1 programming executive Jeff Olde added: "Our audience has a particular nostalgia for Pop Up Videos, but they're also seeking more information on multiple platforms. They're [using social networking] to create their own pop-ups in a way. So we can hit the nostalgia beat but also have it feel like it's relevant and current."

Are you excited for the return of Pop Up Video?

http://www.tvguide.com/Ne...33499.aspx

OMG!

LET ME JUST SAY I OWE MY ENTIRE LIFE TO VH1 AND POP UP VIDEO.

vh1 was one of the most incredible teachers of music history while i was growing up through out the 90s.

i dont know what the hell has been going on with them the past 7 years but uh, yeah

POP UP VIDEO YAAAAAAAAYUH!

Nvncible1 said:

OMG!

LET ME JUST SAY I OWE MY ENTIRE LIFE TO VH1 AND POP UP VIDEO.

vh1 was one of the most incredible teachers of music history while i was growing up through out the 90s.

i dont know what the hell has been going on with them the past 7 years but uh, yeah

POP UP VIDEO YAAAAAAAAYUH!

Co-sign. Its a shame the show even went off the air but I am super happy about it coming back!

Pop-Up Video should have NEVER been cancelled in the first place. But ViaCON (owner of VH-1) were too busy creating reality shows to realise one of very few good music video shows they had already.

VH1 is a music channel?

Derek1984 said:

VH1 is a music channel?

I know it was when I was growing up.

Damn I used to love me some Pop-Up video!!

missfee said:

Damn I used to love me some Pop-Up video!!

I love everything from the intro of it to the way it randomly would pop up with information. And the outro. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE SHOW was addictive.

i recently watched one on vh1 classic! they have old ones, and they did Ace Of Base, Prince & Matika.

The other one had Hall & Oates, Lita Ford & poison oh boy that one was funny

Creepy? The other day, my sister and I were remembering that show and wishing it would come back.

I used to love it, but that was in the 90s when I liked most of the songs out. I'm not sure I'll enjoy this new version.

Hudson said:

I used to love it, but that was in the 90s when I liked most of the songs out. I'm not sure I'll enjoy this new version.

Good point.

NaughtyKitty said:

VH1 to Bring Back Pop Up Video

May 25, 2011 09:57 AM ET
by Robyn Ross

VH1 is reviving Pop Up Video after a 10-year hiatus.

The network announced Wednesday that it has ordered 60 half-hour episodes. The revived show will feature current videos, some new graphics and those pop-up "bubbles" fans loved back in the day. Returning in the fall, Pop Up Video will also integrate user-generated content.

"Pop Up Video has stood the test of time, ranking as one of the most iconic series in recent television history. For years, people have practically begged, 'Please bring back Pop Up Video!' It's a show and format that now evokes nostalgia for VH1's young adult audience," VH1 President Tom Calderone said.

Co-creator Woody Thompson, who will executive-produce, said the new version will take on all genres of music, including rap and hip-hop. "I have sat on the sidelines for the last decade and watched as everyone ... has ripped off Pop Up in some way or another with the Internet coming out of nowhere and Twitter being hauntingly familiar and all of these devices that are using snarky, pithy text," Thompson told The Hollywood Reporter.

VH1 programming executive Jeff Olde added: "Our audience has a particular nostalgia for Pop Up Videos, but they're also seeking more information on multiple platforms. They're [using social networking] to create their own pop-ups in a way. So we can hit the nostalgia beat but also have it feel like it's relevant and current."

Are you excited for the return of Pop Up Video?

http://www.tvguide.com/Ne...33499.aspx

Party like it's nineteen ninety...seven.

that's going to be weird seeing videos on VH1. popped up or not.