Author Topic: 2010 IFBB Ironman Pro is postponed (Read 18637 times)

jaejonna · « **Reply #75 on:** November 16, 2009, 11:04:40 AM »

Quote from: emn1964 on November 16, 2009, 10:48:11 AM

I just caught that same story on CNN and ESPNews channels.

I saw it on the cover of the NY Times and Wall St. Journal this morning ...

emn1964 · « **Reply #76 on:** November 16, 2009, 11:05:21 AM »

Quote from: jaejonna on November 16, 2009, 11:04:40 AM

I saw it on the cover of the NY Times and Wall St. Journal this morning ...

Yeah, this story really has legs...

jaejonna · « **Reply #77 on:** November 16, 2009, 11:07:37 AM »

Quote from: emn1964 on November 16, 2009, 11:05:21 AM

Yeah, this story really has legs...

like joel stubbs

Howard · « **Reply #78 on:** November 16, 2009, 11:14:29 AM »

I am pretty bummed out by this news. I was making plans to hit the IM this yr, instead of the Arnold , for a new experience in BB.
The reality is that a lot of pro BB shows, don't get promoted in a consistant fashion.Even when they go on as planned, getting ADVANCE tickets is a hassle.
Over the years, I have seen shows come and go on the IFBB pro circuit.
This is part of the reason why I returned to being a hockey and baseball fan again.
Dealing with an NHL and MLB franchise for season tickets is lot less hassle than trying to get tickets for most pro BB events.

Max_Rep · « **Reply #79 on:** November 16, 2009, 01:28:53 PM »

Quote from: BigJ on November 16, 2009, 04:43:47 AM

x2 - the lighting was always good for that show. Not sure if it was a combination of the venue and the lighting combined or just the lighting technology itself.

It's the work of Michael Neveux, Iron Man photographer and part-owner. The venue has changed 4-5 times and the technology of course, is always improving but Mike is a genius in that arena.

JasonH · « **Reply #80 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:26:00 PM »

Quote from: Max_Rep on November 16, 2009, 01:28:53 PM

It's the work of Michael Neveux, Iron Man photographer and part-owner. The venue has changed 4-5 times and the technology of course, is always improving but Mike is a genius in that arena.

Ah yes Mike Neveux - I used to have a physique photgraphy book by him - he was the guy who shot the Haney lat spread in New York with the steam coming out of the subway behind him - very good photographer.

lift 456 · « **Reply #81 on:** November 16, 2009, 05:41:27 PM »

Quote from: hazbin on November 15, 2009, 07:50:51 PM

every other promoter should hire the IRONMan light crew. the best photos of most pro's were taken over the years at the IRONMan. better than a week or two later at the Arnold where they actually peaked. the only show that compared for lighting was one grand prix in Europe in 99

x 2, my shredded friend

calfzilla · « **Reply #82 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:50:51 PM »

Really the supplement companies are to blame. I mean they make billions off of bbers yet can't fund a proper bbing show?

timfogarty · « **Reply #83 on:** November 16, 2009, 11:02:20 PM »

Quote from: calfzilla on November 16, 2009, 08:50:51 PM

Really the supplement companies are to blame. I mean they make billions off of bbers yet can't fund a proper bbing show?

they make billions off of teens and twenty-somethings who go to the gym, but never have seen a bodybuilding show. The people who attend the shows (amateur and pro) really don't buy the supplements.

Schmoe Buster · « **Reply #84 on:** November 17, 2009, 02:20:02 AM »

Quote from: calfzilla on November 16, 2009, 08:50:51 PM

Really the supplement companies are to blame. I mean they make billions off of bbers yet can't fund a proper bbing show?

I blame the drug companies, Schering,Organon,British Dispensary,Pliva etc make so much money off bodybuilders that they should sponsor some shows

njflex · « **Reply #85 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:55:45 AM »

shame ,,,the best lighting and pics are taken at this show period....

240 is Back · « **Reply #86 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:00:01 PM »

Quote from: njflex on November 17, 2009, 08:55:45 AM

shame ,,,the best lighting and pics are taken at this show period....

Somewhere, a kitchen klassic has just overtaken the ironman for Best Bodybuilding Lighting.

regmac · « **Reply #87 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:49:47 PM »

LT shot out an email via his blog on Ironman regarding the show being postponed.

regmac · « **Reply #88 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:57:15 PM »

Quote from: calfzilla on November 16, 2009, 08:50:51 PM

Really the supplement companies are to blame. I mean they make billions off of bbers yet can't fund a proper bbing show?

I doubt they make billions, though I do see your point. But in reality not a lot of these companies make much to stay in business. A lot of them end up getting bought out. Over a decade ago, Weider MetRx and Twinlab were battling for athletes, now its M-tech , BSN, and Gaspari! But this sport is hard to sell tickets to the outside world. Most tix are given out free to IFBBers (or vouched or something like that) the rest are purchased by family members and poor NPC guys like me. :

Azure · « **Reply #89 on:** November 18, 2009, 10:02:14 PM »

Poor business managing.

karu · « **Reply #90 on:** November 19, 2009, 08:20:29 AM »

i guess bodybuilding is "not bigger than ever",
huh dumbass?

Quote from: Chick on November 14, 2009, 04:14:28 PM

The promoter, in this case, John Balik, owns Ironman Magazine. His investment would have been the Sanction Fee, and any other related overhead to the show production (i.E.- Securing Venue, promotional materials, etc)

The sponsors are mostly the supplement companies, who pay a fee to the promoter for space/ ad copy for the show...

Some of these are non refundable...

Chick · « **Reply #91 on:** November 19, 2009, 04:45:33 PM »

Quote from: karu on November 19, 2009, 08:20:29 AM

i guess bodybuilding is "not bigger than ever",
huh dumbass?

The Europa Conneticut and Phoenix Pro are new additions to the schedule

calfzilla · « **Reply #92 on:** November 19, 2009, 05:59:36 PM »

Hope the cancellation of this show doesn't force these professional athletes

to do anything gay for money.

regmac · « **Reply #93 on:** November 19, 2009, 07:27:47 PM »

Do bodybuilders and fans REALLY want the expo? I mean I love the free stuff (samples) but the those expos are just so crowded with meat heads. To this day i am still getting junk mail and emails from some vendor at the ASC back in 2005!

calfzilla · « **Reply #94 on:** November 19, 2009, 07:56:49 PM »

Quote from: regmac on November 19, 2009, 07:27:47 PM

Do bodybuilders and fans REALLY want the expo? I mean I love the free stuff (samples) but the those expos are just so crowded with meat heads. To this day i am still getting junk mail and emails from some vendor at the ASC back in 2005!

I know I would be more interested in attending the Olympia Expo than the actual show.

karu · « **Reply #95 on:** November 19, 2009, 08:42:52 PM »

and new subtractions from the following years schedule.

Q - how can a show with 20+ years of history/prestige suddenly get canceled?
A - less paying gays in attendance & bodybuilding is not bigger than ever.

hope this helps

Quote from: Chick on November 19, 2009, 04:45:33 PM

The Europa Conneticut and Phoenix Pro are new additions to the schedule

regmac · « **Reply #96 on:** November 19, 2009, 10:08:35 PM »

Quote from: calfzilla on November 19, 2009, 07:56:49 PM

I know I would be more interested in attending the Olympia Expo than the actual show.

I guess it depeds on the meathead ooops I mean person. But being more interested in the expo than the actual show is like going to a football game for the tailgate instead of the actual game. Go figure!

Meso_z · « **Reply #97 on:** November 20, 2009, 02:28:43 AM »

its a shame.

wile e roadrunner · « **Reply #98 on:** November 20, 2009, 03:29:27 AM »

OMG DrugFest '10 is cancelled?

!!!

LatsMcGee · « **Reply #99 on:** November 20, 2009, 04:01:20 AM »

Lonnie Teper will have to wait until the Arnold Classic for his next grope fest. He must be crushed right now.