Gunn: The final score can't be rigged. I don't care how many players you grease, that last shot always comes up a question mark. But here's the thing. You never know when you're taking it. It could be when you're duking it out with the Legion of Doom, or just crossing the street deciding where to have brunch. So you just treat it like it was up to you—the world in balance—'cause you never know when it is.
'Underneath'
The Minearverse 4: Support Group for Clumsy People
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Largo - Jan 25, 2006 6:35:57 am PST #7786 of 10001
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 25, 2006 6:49:48 am PST #7787 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Sounds like they are trying to cross THE OC with...I dunno...VM or LOST depending on how dark (weird) the secrets are.
If it turns out that they've just changed locations and restarted production on Eerie, Indiana, I will never be able to stop laughing.
Topic!Cindy - Jan 25, 2006 6:56:36 am PST #7788 of 10001
What is even happening?
I agree that GG/VM would be a better fit (on Tuesdays), but those who program at the networks obviously operate on a plane far different than ours.The thing is, Dawn Ostrwhatherface is reportedly ecstatic about pairing the two, with GG in the lead. This isn't fan wishing so much, as reports.
§ ita § - Jan 25, 2006 7:01:54 am PST #7789 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Spike TV is developing a Blade series. This may be one less network, but it's true--there are more and more places for scripts to find home. One just has to get over the pride thing and pocket the paychecks.
Wolfram - Jan 25, 2006 7:11:02 am PST #7790 of 10001
Visilurking
One just has to get over the pride thing and pocket the paychecks.
Is it really a pride thing? Some of the most critically acclaimed scripted shows have appeared on cable networks: The Shield, Playmakers, The Closer, Monk, BSG, and plenty of others. I would think it would be more the paycheck thing, as in a much lower one.
§ ita § - Jan 25, 2006 7:12:55 am PST #7791 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Some of the most critically acclaimed scripted shows have appeared on cable networks:
Yes, but getting a series on Spike TV has limited cachet--don't you think? And most everything on Sci Fi that's not BSG is regarded in at best an entertaining light (Stargates) and at worst it's Mansquito. I say that knowing my best friend's series debuts on the channel in six months--the BSG glow doesn't rub off on him automatically.
msbelle - Jan 25, 2006 7:15:54 am PST #7792 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
and at worst it's Mansquito.
You made me laugh out loud and not at a good time.
Frankenbuddha - Jan 25, 2006 7:23:01 am PST #7793 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
and at worst it's Mansquito
This sounds like a dare. Don't give them any ideas.
tommyrot - Jan 25, 2006 7:28:47 am PST #7794 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
A troubled teensquito discovers dark secrets....
bon bon - Jan 25, 2006 7:41:22 am PST #7795 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Spike TV is developing a Blade series. This may be one less network, but it's true--there are more and more places for scripts to find home. One just has to get over the pride thing and pocket the paychecks.
Yeah, I'm not seeing the argument that the space for good television shows has necessarily contracted. It's not like fricking Time Warner or CBS/Viacom went anywhere. (If Viacom hadn't just split from CBS I'd be making the argument that that combined company has around a brazilian channels to air programming on, but I don't know what their relationship is anymore w/r/t their individual television units.)
Plus, there's not necessarily a connection between the growth in outlets and increasing quality, scripted TV; there does seem to be a growth in outlets and a corresponding increase in cheap television-- reality shows and culture talking head shows (where the contributors usually aren't paid).
Yes, but getting a series on Spike TV has limited cachet--don't you think?
For viewers, maybe, but I'd bet insiders don't scoff at someone who got a show picked up, if they think that person has potential.