Battlestar Galactica co-creator David Eick is scripting a pilot for a television series based on the novel-cum-film, Children of Men. Prospects for the series rests on the answer to two questions: 1) Is Children of Men a story that lends itself to serialization? 2) Is David Eick the man for the job? Answers after the jump… … continue reading this entry.
In case you spent the last few days in a coma, apparently Britney Spears made a guest appearance on Monday’s episode of CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. The show scored record high ratings. Why is this news? Why is this international news?
When Britney’s head shaving was breaking news on CNN, I thought celebrity voyeurism had reached its heights (or perhaps depths is more appropriate.) But have we officially decided, as a planet, that any and everything Ms. Spears does is worth our attention? ‘Cause I didn’t get a vote.
Some shows seem to have their own guardian angels. These angels have powers. These powers save shows. Take a look at how it’s done… … continue reading this entry.
During the 18 year run of the Law & Order series, several actors were impressive enough in their minor roles to return to the series as feature players. See the list after the jump… … continue reading this entry.
Jennie Garth (What I Like About You, Beverly Hills, 90210) has been tapped for CBS sitcom pilot My Best Friend’s Girl. The show is about two best friends and business partners who must deal with one dating the other’s ex-wife, played by Garth.
Jared Padalecki (Supernatural, Gilmore Girls) will star in a completely unnecessary remake of 1980 slasher flick Friday the 13th. Padalecki’s character will investigate the serial murders taking place at Crystal Lake. The tired title is brought to us by New Line Cinema, the same studio that brought us 2003’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. Cheesy to the last, the film will be released February 2009 – on Friday the 13th.
The latest trend in scripted drama seems to be the emergence of women investigators as the new hero. Check it out: … continue reading this entry.
Robin Williams will appear in the 200th episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, per Zap2it.com. If you’ve never seen Williams get in touch with his ‘inner sociopath,’ consider the April 29th ep of SVU mandatory viewing. … continue reading this entry.
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