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Fox + Torchwood = …?
Jan 20th
Apparently, Fox is developing its own version of the BBC Sci-Fi hit Torchwood. According to reports, it is going to star John Barrowman as Captain Jack and have most, if not all, of the original BBC production crew. Hopefully Fox won’t completely ruin it, or worse, make a fantastic show and kill it off in the middle of its prime.
From EveMyles.net;
Huge news for sci-fi fans: Fox is developing a stateside version of the
U.K. hit series “Torchwood.”
The project is from BBC Worldwide Prods., with original series creator Russell Davies writing the script.
A more straight-faced spinoff of “Doctor Who,” “Torchwood” is about a covert group that investigates and fights alien activity. Two series aired domestically on BBC America as well as last year’s well reviewed stand-alone miniseries, “Children of Earth,” which broke all ratings records for the network.
Unlike U.S. adaptations that have gone awry, “Torchwood” fans can take comfort that the original producing team is on board. In addition to Davies, exec producers include Davies’ producing partner Julie Gardner (former head of drama at BBC Wales for the show’s first season) and Jane Tranter (another BBC vet, now exec vp programming and production at BBC Worldwide Prods. in the U.S.).
Also, some of the current cast — most likely John Barrowman, who plays the immortal Capt. Jack Harkness — might star if Fox orders “Torchwood” to pilot.
As for the new show’s plot, the U.S. version will contain a global story line compared to the more localized sensibility of the first two BBC seasons.
Deathly Hallows Trailer
Dec 6th
A two minute long behind the scenes look at the latest Harry Potter movie, Deathly Hallows has been leaked online. It’s actually quite good looking, and it looks like the gang spend a fair bit of time in muggle areas, from what I can tell. I’ve mirrored the video here, due to it constantly being deleted from video sites, for all 3 of my readers to watch.
The Muppets Sing Bohemian Rhapsody
Nov 25th
This video is made up of so much win. Seriously, I can’t stop watching it. Meep!
Playing Outside
Nov 7th
It’s such a beautiful day outside right now, I really wish I could go out and enjoy it. And that’s unusual for me, since I tend to be what some people would consider a “basement dweller.” You know, ones who almost never go outside, except to go from one place to another, where they again stay inside until it is time to leave. Pitty that I am not really an outdoors person, really.
In other news, I have a new love, The Motorola Droid. Just look at it’s sexy lines! Sleek, black plastic; a full, slide out QWERTY keyboard, gigantic touch screen, and to top it all off, the lovely Google Android 2.0 operating system. Now, I will admit, I am in love with my current iPhone 3G. I stroke it, I fondle it, it has applications that are quite astonishing, and I am in absolute love. However… I am getting tired of the constant fuckups by AT&T and their ”Ohhh, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with our network, and I have no idea why you don’t have any service!” crap. Sadly, I am quite broke, so I can’t afford to really cut my losses with AT&T and run over to Verizon, even though they have a map for that.
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More Ken Block Bad-Assery
Nov 3rd
This man is seriously living a dream. I would give my left testicle to do half of what he can do in a car.
Via Viper007Bond, via TopGear.com.
Weird Al Who…?
Oct 21st
So, setting at work, listening to Running With Scissors, and a couple of kids walk into the store with their pants hanging around their knees and yell out “Who the fuck is this?!” I answer that it’s Weird Al Yankovic, and again, they have absolutely no clue as to who that is. It was then that I realised that the generation after me has no hope left for it. Now, I admit, my generation is pretty fucked up, but not knowing who bloody Weird Al is is completely unforgivable. His music is completely amazing, making fun of the music that made my generation what it is today. Who’s with me?!?
Message In A Bottle
Oct 16th
Finally getting really set in here at my new apartment. Place is a bit of a mess, mostly just shit that I still haven’t gotten put in it’s place yet, but it’s getting there. Slowly.
In other news, I am attempting to quit smoking. For the 8th time. I honestly doubt it’ll work, but one can try, right? So far, i’ve gone 2 days without a cigarette. I’m twitchy. And slightly pissed off. But otherwise fine! >.> *twitches*
Well, that’s all for now. Meeting a friend for lunch, one that I haven’t seen in quite a while, so I better get off to that. *waves*
I Pity The Fool!
Sep 29th
So, huge road trip coming up. 2,000 miles round trip, to Ohio and back. Going to stop in and say Hi to Mara, then it’s off to the 24 Hours of LeMons! Wish me luck, everybody!
In other news, I have been watching A LOT of the A-Team on hulu.com. Sad, really, but I always loved this show when I was younger, and I only love it more now. Have a peak at some episodes below:
Well, while you enjoy your A-Team, i’ll sign off for now. Still more packing to do!
AT&T's '93 Predictions – Stupidly Accurate
Sep 20th
Just stumbled upon this YouTube video from way back in 1993, made by AT&T for their You Will promo. It’s pretty damned accurate, and also a bit scary, how close most of this stuff, from 1993, is to modern life. Narrated by Tom Selleck, and directed by Fight Club’s David Fincher, these videos showed us stuff that is still barely getting off of the ground; e-book readers, video conferencing, on the go faxes (mobile email, anyone?), in-car GPS, tablet PC’s and video on demand. Remarkable.
Now, as for this tele-commuting with my bare feet? I’m doing that right now…
Also, don’t forget to keep an eye on our progress over on the 24 Hours of LeMons page, with a live Twitter feed!
Dear Honda Owners
Sep 19th
I realize that this applies a bit to me, but I only challenge the type of Honda Owner that this poor old lady is ranting about…