I don't get excited for movies-- even the big ones coming this year. But you just have to like what Iron Man is shaping up to be.
IM was the first super-hero I got into. I read Iron Man #215 and was immediately hooked on the character. I picked up everything and anything he was in from the '80s.
Then he got weird. Marvel was looking for big changes, and they killed him off and brought back a younger version, who was retconned (basically forgotten about) away. Then a new version was introduced that was also retconned away. Then the original character was brought back, but I had already lost interest. Now, lately, he's pretty much a dick in the comics, and I'm sure that, too, will eventually change-- especially if the movie takes off.
I'm looking forward to Indy 4 (yeah, I know that's not the title), but it seems like that movie should have bene out ten years ago. And then there's The Dark Knight... And while I have faith in the creators and actors of the movie, I'm a little hesitant because it looks very dark.
And then there's Iron Man. I'm trying not to get excited. I've found that keeping my expectations low helps me enjoy the movie more (it worked for Star Wars Episode I).
But when I see trailers like this one (beware possible plot spoilers), it's really hard not to get excited.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
SCRUBS saved?
One of the biggest casualties of the writer's strike was the unlikely "proper send off" of NBC's much-abused Scrubs. This was to be its last year, and the strike kinda pushed the whole plan out the window because the season could not be finished.
Head honcho Bill Lawrence was even in discussions to do a direct to DVD finale because it didn't look like NBC would let the show finish.
Well, wheels are in motion (again) to have ABC pick the show up. Some of you may remember that ABC announced a year ago that it would air the show's seventh and final season if NBC didn't pick it up. NBC picked it up (possibly to keep it out of ABC's hands) and was on its way to letting the show end the way it should. But the strike happened, and NBC isn't keen on letting a ratings-challenged show on its way out take up more airtime.
Thankfully, ABC would. And who could blame it? Name an ABC comedy... Name a funny ABC comedy. (If you said Carpoolers, I'll give you half a point.)
But ABC isn't planning on just airing the back half of the season, they've offered to fund and air EIGHTEEN more episodes. That should be more than enough to let Lawrence send the show off the way it deserves.
Now the only question is if they can convince Zach Braff to do another eighteen. His contract is up (he almost left the show after last year's season due to his movie career, which has fizzled a bit in the last 12 months). But even last year, Lawrence said he would make the best of a Braff-less season if it came down to it, so it is possible...
Head honcho Bill Lawrence was even in discussions to do a direct to DVD finale because it didn't look like NBC would let the show finish.
Well, wheels are in motion (again) to have ABC pick the show up. Some of you may remember that ABC announced a year ago that it would air the show's seventh and final season if NBC didn't pick it up. NBC picked it up (possibly to keep it out of ABC's hands) and was on its way to letting the show end the way it should. But the strike happened, and NBC isn't keen on letting a ratings-challenged show on its way out take up more airtime.
Thankfully, ABC would. And who could blame it? Name an ABC comedy... Name a funny ABC comedy. (If you said Carpoolers, I'll give you half a point.)
But ABC isn't planning on just airing the back half of the season, they've offered to fund and air EIGHTEEN more episodes. That should be more than enough to let Lawrence send the show off the way it deserves.
Now the only question is if they can convince Zach Braff to do another eighteen. His contract is up (he almost left the show after last year's season due to his movie career, which has fizzled a bit in the last 12 months). But even last year, Lawrence said he would make the best of a Braff-less season if it came down to it, so it is possible...
Monday, February 25, 2008
Premieres and Notables, Feb. 25-March 2, 2008
Monday-- Nothing.
Tuesday, 2/26
Quarterlife; NBC. 9 pm CST. Series premiere.
This web-original series looks at twentysomethings and their angsty lives. It's created by My So-Called Life and Once and Again creators Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick.
Primetime: What Would You Do; ABC. 9 pm CST. Mini-series.
A five-part look at the split-second decision-making process hosted by John Quinones.
Back to You; FOX. 8:30. Return.
Wednesday, 2/27
Men In Trees; ABC. 9 pm CST. Return.
This much-abused show comes back with new episodes. It's pretty good; check it out.
Friday, 2/29
Battle 360; History. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
A series looking at the strategy, campaigns, tactics, weapons, and personnel of historic conflicts. The opener looks at the USS Enterprise and its exploits in WWII.
Your Mama Don't Dance; Lifetime. 8 pm. Series premiere.
Ten pro dancers team with one of their parents-- and they have a dance competition.
Saturday, 3/1
George Carlin: It's Bad For Ya; HBO. 9 pm. Special
The comic's fourteenth HBO special.
And, if you didn't catch it the other two times I mentioned it, now's your chance to catch one of the funniest hours of TV this season: Mad TV's season premiere/best of. It's a riot. FOX, 10 pm.
Sunday, 3/2
Human Body: Pushing the Limits; Discovery. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at the limits of the human body under certain tests. The pilot looks at strength.
Oprah's Big Give; ABC. 8 pm. (8 part) Series premiere.
Oprah gives money to contestants who have to then give the money to others in this reality contest.
Here Come the Newlyweds; ABC. 9:02. Series premiere.
Seven newlyweds compete in challenges.
Unhitched; FOX. 8:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Four thirty-somethings find themselves suddenly single.
Dirt; FX. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Somehow, this show got renewed...
Tuesday, 2/26
Quarterlife; NBC. 9 pm CST. Series premiere.
This web-original series looks at twentysomethings and their angsty lives. It's created by My So-Called Life and Once and Again creators Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick.
Primetime: What Would You Do; ABC. 9 pm CST. Mini-series.
A five-part look at the split-second decision-making process hosted by John Quinones.
Back to You; FOX. 8:30. Return.
Wednesday, 2/27
Men In Trees; ABC. 9 pm CST. Return.
This much-abused show comes back with new episodes. It's pretty good; check it out.
Friday, 2/29
Battle 360; History. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
A series looking at the strategy, campaigns, tactics, weapons, and personnel of historic conflicts. The opener looks at the USS Enterprise and its exploits in WWII.
Your Mama Don't Dance; Lifetime. 8 pm. Series premiere.
Ten pro dancers team with one of their parents-- and they have a dance competition.
Saturday, 3/1
George Carlin: It's Bad For Ya; HBO. 9 pm. Special
The comic's fourteenth HBO special.
And, if you didn't catch it the other two times I mentioned it, now's your chance to catch one of the funniest hours of TV this season: Mad TV's season premiere/best of. It's a riot. FOX, 10 pm.
Sunday, 3/2
Human Body: Pushing the Limits; Discovery. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A look at the limits of the human body under certain tests. The pilot looks at strength.
Oprah's Big Give; ABC. 8 pm. (8 part) Series premiere.
Oprah gives money to contestants who have to then give the money to others in this reality contest.
Here Come the Newlyweds; ABC. 9:02. Series premiere.
Seven newlyweds compete in challenges.
Unhitched; FOX. 8:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Four thirty-somethings find themselves suddenly single.
Dirt; FX. 9 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Somehow, this show got renewed...
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