I like Tim's approach to the thirteen. Sure, it's arbitrary, but if we get DVDs including unaired, that's how far it'll go. And if it is picked up, it's not a bad rhythm.
You're wrong about River. River's not on the ship. They didn't want her here, but she couldn't make herself leave. So she melted... Melted away. They didn't know she could do that, but she did.
River ,'Objects In Space'
Veronica Mars: Annoy, Tiny Blonde One. Annoy Like the Wind.
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§ ita § - Jul 18, 2006 8:08:22 am PDT #3416 of 5730
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Polter-Cow - Jul 18, 2006 8:27:55 am PDT #3417 of 5730
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
With Wonderfalls and The Inside, though, he had the luxury of having all 13 filmed before they aired, right? It's easier to plan for 13 if you know you at least get to film them.
§ ita § - Jul 18, 2006 9:39:39 am PDT #3418 of 5730
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
It's easier to plan for 13 if you know you at least get to film them.
How so? I mean, he's planning for some number without knowing if he's going to film them. I don't see why 13 is any different.
Polter-Cow - Jul 18, 2006 12:08:51 pm PDT #3419 of 5730
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Which he are you referring to? I was saying that Tim could plan for 13 episodes if he knew they were going to get filmed, regardless of whether they would air or not. Rob, on the other hand, doesn't know how many he's going to be allowed to film, so he is just working under the assumption that he'll be doing a full season rather than planning for 13.
§ ita § - Jul 18, 2006 12:25:26 pm PDT #3420 of 5730
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The he I meant was Rob. He could just as easily pace his full season so it has a natural mini-wrap at episode thirteen as any other way.
I have no idea what information Tim had when he was working Wonderfalls or The Inside.
Topic!Cindy - Jul 18, 2006 12:37:23 pm PDT #3421 of 5730
What is even happening?
The he I meant was Rob. He could just as easily pace his full season so it has a natural mini-wrap at episode thirteen as any other way.
I wish he'd do this: 7-6-9.
Polter-Cow - Jul 18, 2006 12:46:22 pm PDT #3422 of 5730
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh, yeah, I understand that. He could do that. But he's not. I guess we'll have to find out why when we watch.
Topic!Cindy - Jul 19, 2006 1:53:21 am PDT #3423 of 5730
What is even happening?
P-C, do you know if the chunk breakdown was Rob's decision? I figure the CW wants to take the first arc through November Sweeps, then make their decision based on those numbers, but I don't know. I don't want to think about it, too much. It nauseates me.
Polter-Cow - Jul 19, 2006 9:11:41 am PDT #3424 of 5730
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Ha. Funny you ask that, as I just discovered this morning that it was a network mandate.
ChiKat - Jul 19, 2006 10:23:10 am PDT #3425 of 5730
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Great, and very spoilery, article on S3 from the Chicago Tribune: [link]