NBC has announced and posted clips from the US version of The Office. About the only positive I can see offhand is that it stars Steve Carell. Although, watching the clips (I think you have to use (or at least spoof) IE), it does look amusing, keeping a lot of the original while still making it American.
Wesley: Perhaps the whole point of this experiment is hair. Gunn: I vote he's not in charge.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Gandalfe - Jan 31, 2005 7:19:31 am PST #9468 of 10000
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
Dana - Jan 31, 2005 7:25:06 am PST #9469 of 10000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Huh. That looks like less of a disaster than I had imagined.
Jessica - Jan 31, 2005 7:28:16 am PST #9470 of 10000
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
I've only seen the pilot, and it wasn't nearly the disaster I was expecting. Steve Carrell is perfectly cast, and they've managed to do a decent job replicating the rhythms of the original. I'm curious to see how good the original scripts are (the pilot is essentially a shot-for-shot remake of the British pilot, after that all the scripts are original).
Nutty - Jan 31, 2005 7:31:02 am PST #9471 of 10000
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Brilliant or no, I don't know if I can bear an entire show based on the idea of watch-from-the-hall. Clearly, I am the wrong demographic, since I also do not watch humiliation-reality shows.
Melpomene - Jan 31, 2005 7:35:26 am PST #9472 of 10000
Ever fired your gun in the air and yelled, 'Aaaaaaah?'
Was it common knowledge that Peter Wingfield's going to be on an upcoming episode of Smallville? Because I just found out and have been squeeing for a while now. I haven't watched an episode this season but that's going to have to change.
sumi - Jan 31, 2005 7:36:59 am PST #9473 of 10000
Art Crawl!!!
No! THat's excellent -- when?
Melpomene - Jan 31, 2005 7:39:04 am PST #9474 of 10000
Ever fired your gun in the air and yelled, 'Aaaaaaah?'
I'm not sure. I'll have to check. It's either already been shot or shooting now.
§ ita § - Jan 31, 2005 7:41:29 am PST #9475 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
please let him not be doing an American accent ... pleasepleaseplease
sumi - Jan 31, 2005 7:42:55 am PST #9476 of 10000
Art Crawl!!!
Nope, according to his fansite he'll be doing a French accent.
Calli - Jan 31, 2005 7:43:34 am PST #9477 of 10000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Was it common knowledge that Peter Wingfield's going to be on an upcoming episode of Smallville?
Squeeeeee! *cough* *hack* *cough* Damn -- how do people do that without spraining a vocal cord?
Anyway, that's lovely news. I hope he and MR have scenes together.