Ah yes, ABC, another vampire show is just what the world needs. With True Blood satisfying the "sexual deviant" audience, and The Vampire Diaries addressing the teen set, TV executives naturally assume (with their usual brilliance) that the Desperate Housewives demographic must … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2010
Watch Conan arrive at TBS
Never before have I seen throngs of employees gathered to worship the man who is giving every one of them job security. Yes, Conan O'Brien has finally arrived at the TBS offices after his nationwide concert tour, to set to work on his new talk show. I have no idea if he expected … [Read more...]
A couple of HBO goodies
If this isn't a case of perfect casting, I don't know what is. Ricky Gervais will be guest starring in on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David's mostly-improvised HBO comedy. Gervais, like most of the stars and guests on Curb, will be playing himself, although it will no doubt be … [Read more...]
Early Comic-Con list
As we all know, San Diego Comic-Con at the end of every July is often the first time new genre shows are screened for audiences, in anticipation of their fall premieres. It's where first premiere, and the buzz was built, for Lost, for example. Hollywood likes to take this step … [Read more...]
AMC’s Rubicon
What if there were a secret, fourth branch of the American government? That's the intriguing premise behind Rubicon, the new conspiracy thriller set to air this summer on AMC. Thirteen episodes have been ordered, and will premiere in August. AMC is presenting a special sneak peek … [Read more...]