Oh, to see the board (try to) come to a consensus on a single script...
Well, you guys did that "Spiral" rewrite together.
I always thought the name Serenity had a vaguely funereal sound to it.
Simon ,'Out Of Gas'
Boxed Set, Vol. III: "That Can't Be Good..."
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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Polter-Cow - Aug 16, 2006 2:39:25 pm PDT #381 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
CFerg - Aug 16, 2006 2:40:01 pm PDT #382 of 10001
Just got the numbers.
We held! We're still over 2 and the demographics adjusted to give us better 25-54 range. Which is good.
So it's good. And Sci Fi has said that they'll be putting more ad money our way. Yay!
What are you guys thinking so far? Which tones work? What falls flat? What do you want more of? And oh-my-god-please-no-more less of?
Cashmere - Aug 16, 2006 2:49:21 pm PDT #383 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Next year I'll just email the scripts to the board and you guys can proof them.
Heh. You've obviously never been over to the bureacracy thread. Our instincts may be good but we're pickier than any producer on the face of the planet--and that's even when we can agree on stuff.
The hairnet and booties cracked me up.
So it's good. And Sci Fi has said that they'll be putting more ad money our way. Yay!
SWEEEET!
§ ita § - Aug 16, 2006 2:52:59 pm PDT #384 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I like how you're doing what you're doing, Colin. I trust your comic and dramatic instincts (there's a news alert), and it's great when you get to play to your strengths. So, ah, do that more.
I like the idea of an overarcing mystery, but too much cute teasing is never good (see also "Sex? Are they?"). The setup with Allison is terribly predictable, something that could be guessed from just looking at character synopses. And I don't think you guys are setting the screen on fire.
Also, it's important (in my review) to avoid the Gilmore Girls curse of really annoyingly twee townspeople. I haven't seen that so far--the guy I'm seeing recurring most is the cafe guy and he's cool. But it sounds like a mistake someone could easily make with this setup, so I hope Andrew doesn't.
Oh, and a reason for Frewer's accent wouldn't go amiss.
JenP - Aug 16, 2006 2:55:53 pm PDT #385 of 10001
Yay for good ratings!
Well, you guys did that "Spiral" rewrite together.
Sadly, that was before my time. But that is a good point.
DXMachina - Aug 16, 2006 2:56:24 pm PDT #386 of 10001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
What ita said. Especially about Jack and Allison.
DXMachina - Aug 16, 2006 3:00:19 pm PDT #387 of 10001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Well, you guys did that "Spiral" rewrite together.
Not as a committee, though. We each just grabbed a scene that we thought needed fixin' and went with it. There was no consensing at all, other than that we all thought drastic action was required.
The script we did try to write as a group never got going (for many reasons, most especially because we were about to be kicked out of TT).
JenP - Aug 16, 2006 3:03:08 pm PDT #388 of 10001
What are you guys thinking so far? Which tones work? What falls flat? What do you want more of? And oh-my-god-please-no-more less of?
The Jack and Jo dymanic is fantastic. More fun than Jack/Allison, though I guess fun isn't what they're going for there, exactly. I always wish shows would wait a bit to see where sparks actully show up before predetermining a pairing. But, I know nothing about how all that works, so...
I like the humor and the way Jack operates and comments on this weird world. I also like the supporting cast, especially Henry. More Henry!
Will be interested to see how the arc about the artifact and Section 5 plays out.
Cashmere - Aug 16, 2006 3:36:42 pm PDT #389 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Oh, and a reason for Frewer's accent wouldn't go amiss.
Yes. This. For the love of all that's holy.
Ginger - Aug 16, 2006 3:39:26 pm PDT #390 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Oh, and a reason for Frewer's accent wouldn't go amiss.
Particularly if it's an admission that he's not really Australian after all, so he can go back to Matt Frewer's regular voice rather than the ever-changing accent that usually sounds like he's gargling motor oil.