Source: http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2007/01/is_a_school_for.html

TrivialTV came across a recent trademark filing by FremantleMedia that will likely be of interest to future American Idol applicants.  FremantleMedia, the company behind American Idol, filed a trademark application for “Idol Academy” on December 20, 2006.  FremantleMedia wants to protect “Idol Academy” for use as a “performing arts camp.” 

Could it be that after listening to thousands of horrible singers apply for American Idol year after year that Simon Cowell and company are finally going to do something about it?  Imagine a Summer School camp where wannabe American Idol singers could get instruction from American Idol vocal coaches.  Would graduation consist of live performances in front of American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul?

Of course, there are thousands of trademark applications filed every year that never actually wind up materializing, but an “Idol Academy” doesn’t seem that farfetched of an idea.  Given that 100,00+ people auditioned for American Idol 6, FremantleMedia probably wouldn’t have any problems finding student to fill an Idol Academy or even several Idol Academies scattered across the United States.   

The trademark application also covers usage for a website relating to performing arts camp, an online computer game, entertainment services in the nature of a television reality program, and various types of clothing.  What would an Idol academy be without an official school uniform and its own accompanying reality TV program?

 

Ok so after this article, I was wondering: if this ever came to be, I wonder how it would be organized. If Simon, Paula, and Randy were involved, whose to say that they couldn't invite 'guest teachers' such as former Idol contestants to provide insight and assistance to participants. I think it would be really interesting to see someone like Kat working with others on a show of this sort.  She seems very child-friendly and willing to give what she can when necessary.  I would love to see it all come to pass... who knows though when, if ever, it will get up on its feet.

Yeah im sure kat would be up to that if she wasnt on like tour or too busy. Kat is wonder women and probably could fit in a day or two.. Maybe even peisha could stop by if LA had on??

I think it is a kinda good idea

I think it's a good idea too. What will they think of next? lol. I wonder if they'll actually go through with this.

Yeahhhh I was wondering what would come next too... there's only so much you can do with AI before you beating a dead horse... is that the right phrase haha?

I agree that I think Kat would be awesome at being an instructor. She loves giving back already, for her this is probably like a walk in the park lol.

I'm just curious though, how come we didn't hear of this Academy before?

I knew nothing about this academy and that it even exist.

I think that this would be awesome! Especially if Kat was an instructor! At the same time, I can't help but think that it won't happen because part of what some people like about American Idol is watching the bad auditions and this academy would eliminent that.

I think we haven't heard much because really the entire article is based on the registering of the name "Idol Academy"... meaning that most everything is speculation, but nothing very farfetched I would say.

I love watching the bad auditions, they are so funny. It's so funny to see some cocky Hot shot  walk in the audition room and have Simon say something like "That was Dreadful" after he auditioned. And when the people have no talent and just sound horrible, you can't help but to laugh at how much they  can't sing.

Aside from the bad auditions, I do like the really good ones, the ones with real talent because seeing how someone does during their first audition will predict on the outcome of how far they will go on the show.
From Season 5 my favorite auditions were from Katharine, Kellie, Gideon, Kevin and Ace.