A U.S version of Torchwood?

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Fox-Developing-Torchwood-1013984.aspx

This could be a disaster (ESPECIALLY since it's for Fox). It sounds like it won't be in continuity with either Doctor Who or the original series so I'm probably not interested. And I don't mind the idea of a toned down Torchwood but if they are going to downplay Captain Jack's bi-sexuality (which is almost certain) it will be a HUGE backstep for gay characters in science fiction.

Frankly, I don't think this will ever come to pass. The compromises Russell T Davies would have to make to bring the show to U.S. airwaves sound very unlikely. This has Red Dwarf USA written all over it.

My thoughts on NBC's late night disaster

I've always thought Jay Leno was a no-talent hack but even I never thought he would single-handedly destroy a major television network.

I never really blamed him for what happened to David Letterman, as most people at the time blamed his manager Helen Kushnik for pushing Johnny Carson off the air and screwing Letterman over. But this is becoming a serious pattern with him. Despite what the apologists at Saturday Night Live might think Conan O'Brien was only approached to take over for Jay after he had announced in 2003 that he planned to retire. It's not Conan's fault he changed his mind and it's clear that Jay only looks out for Jay and doesn't care what happens to the hundreds of people who were laid off, not only from Conan's show but from five hours of network dramas that were taken up with his twaddle.

NBC deserves an equal amount of scorn. When it became clear Leno's new show was tanking they should have simply canceled it. It was completely unfair and disrespectful what they did to Conan who put in 17 hard years at the network. I understand that they wanted to keep all three (or four if you count Carson Daly) late night hosts but in the real world you can't hold on to that many big names for too long and you really shouldn't try to.

About the only good thing to come out of this situation is David Letterman is number one in the ratings again and Craig Ferguson is starting to get a loyal following. Dave is the best late night host since Johnny Carson retired and it's nice that the master showman is finally getting some respect after that walking, unfunny joke Leno screwed him out of his rightful place on The Tonight Show.

The Princess and the Frog Review (Spoilers, one of them major)

Also reviews for the latest episodes of The Simpsons, The Cleveland Show, The Simpsons 20th Annverisary Special, Heroes, Dollhouse, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Red Dwarf III, and Red Dwarf IV. I'd advise staying away from the Dollhouse review (it's last) until you are caught up.

( Read more... )

Ralph Bakshi Reviews (Spoilers)

Reviews for Wizards, Cool World, Fire And Ice, The Lord Of The Rings Animated, Dr. Seuss' Butter Battle Book and Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures The Complete Series. I would like anyone who has time to read my Mighty Mouse review. I worked on it for two weeks and I'd like some feedback.

( Read more... )

DVD List

I promised to do this every year, and I'm behind schedule. Here is a list of every DVD I own in no particular order. There will be no tags to this entry.

( Read more... )

Animals and Plushies List

Here is a list of every stuffed animal I own (currently numbered 1182) grouped together in no particular order. The name of the group is first and the animals in each group follow. There will be no tags to this entry.

( Read more... )

Worst Supreme Court Decision since Bush v Gore

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/1/21/828142/-SCOTUS:-Corporations-Are-People,-Election-Spending-Is-Speech

Our country is pretty much over now. This is a disaster of epic proportions. We, The People, are screwed.