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Monday, November 26, 2007
Television Status
Well, it looks as though some shows are going to be saved. Chuck just got picked up for a full season, so we'll see 22 glorious episodes provided that the writers and producers can come to an agreement at negotiations that just started today.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
The Office Shut Down
It's official. NBC/Universal has officially shut down production of The Office until further notice. That means there will probably be a maximum of 2 more real episodes. This is too bad, since this season was shaping up to be amazing...
WGA Strikes - Cont'd
So, I just finished the latest episode of Chuck, and I really hope the strikes don't cause it to get canceled (i.e. not renewed for another season). This show just has too much potential for it to get the ax. I have been forced to re-evaluate my TV list for this season with the strikes, though it isn't that different. Basically, I've added Chuck, Journeyman, and Beauty and the Geek to my lineup, though who knows how much longer they'll air without scripts...
WGA Strike
Given how invested I am in television, it seems appropriate to comment on the current state of that particular industry at the moment.
For those that do not know, yesterday, the WGA went on strike yesterday. What does this mean? Well, there won't be much new TV until the strike ends. At least. I'm upset about not being able to see The Office wrap up this season, as well as being unable to see what potential Pushing Daisies has. (Without a full season, it has the potential to be canceled.) This is especially bad for Scrubs and Battlestar Galactica (both of which are undergoing their final seasons). All that being said, though, I am in total and complete support of this strike.
I know that in the long run, it may not matter that I'm just one person in support of this strike, but the reasons for striking are ones that I completely and utterly agree with. The writers are striking, basically, because they don't get a share of the profits from digital media, like downloads or DVDs. Considering how many of these DVDs and iTunes downloads I buy because of the excellent writing, it is particularly distressing to me that the writers got no share of the profits in the first place. I am hoping that the strike is able to come to a close in a mutually beneficial manner to both writers and producers alike, but if there's one thing that I've learned from Sociological case studies, it's that in a strike, nobody really wins.
Stay strong, WGA! You deserve more than you're getting!
For those that do not know, yesterday, the WGA went on strike yesterday. What does this mean? Well, there won't be much new TV until the strike ends. At least. I'm upset about not being able to see The Office wrap up this season, as well as being unable to see what potential Pushing Daisies has. (Without a full season, it has the potential to be canceled.) This is especially bad for Scrubs and Battlestar Galactica (both of which are undergoing their final seasons). All that being said, though, I am in total and complete support of this strike.
I know that in the long run, it may not matter that I'm just one person in support of this strike, but the reasons for striking are ones that I completely and utterly agree with. The writers are striking, basically, because they don't get a share of the profits from digital media, like downloads or DVDs. Considering how many of these DVDs and iTunes downloads I buy because of the excellent writing, it is particularly distressing to me that the writers got no share of the profits in the first place. I am hoping that the strike is able to come to a close in a mutually beneficial manner to both writers and producers alike, but if there's one thing that I've learned from Sociological case studies, it's that in a strike, nobody really wins.
Stay strong, WGA! You deserve more than you're getting!
Friday, August 3, 2007
This Year's SteveTV Lineup
And now, the moment nobody's been waiting for: the listing of my top 10 shows for the fall lineup. Note that this list includes some old favorites that I will continue to keep up with. Starting from number 10 and counting down to 1, the 10 shows that I am most excited about! (WARNING: Spoilers for previous seasons of some shows.)
10) Scrubs (NBC)
It is the final season of Scrubs, and although I have seen the previous 6 seasons and kept up semi-regularly, it is the last on my list of desired television watching due to the lack of consistent quality in episodes this past season.
9) Pushing Daisies (ABC)
I've been seeing teasers for this show. It's about a guy who can bring things back to life with a single touch of his finger. He uses this power to bring murder victims back to life, ask who killed them, and then make them die again with another touch of his finger. It seems like a quirky, dark show, and I'll probably watch the pilot to see if it ends up being any good.
8) Psych (USA)
Always a favorite, I am hoping that a full season of Psych will continue into the fall this year.
7) Heroes (NBC)
Normally, I think Heroes would be higher on this list, but after one season of drawing out the drama, I'm unsure as to what the next will bring. I still haven't seen the finale, though, so don't tell me anything about it.
6) Finishing Various Sorkin Projects (DVD)
In between the current state of Television, I will be continuing my quest to finish the remaining 2.5 seasons I have left of The West Wing as well as the 1/2 season I have left of Sports Night to fill the void left by Studio 60.
5) Veronica Mars (DVD)
Another show I did not have the chance to finish, I will endeavor to complete the second and third seasons of Veronica Mars this year, and I am very much looking forward to it.
4) The Bionic Woman
The previews look cool, and it could flop. But honestly, I just really want to see where they go with this.
3) The Sarah Connor Project
The Terminator TV series starring that actress from the 300, Zach from Heroes, and SUMMER GLAU as the Terminator protector of Sarah and John Connor. Out of all the new shows airing this fall, this is the show I most want for iTunes to have a season pass for.
2) How I Met Your Mother
Obviously, the closest to the top without actually being the top is the chronicles of Ted Moseby. Watching Ted team up with Barney to "be awesome" is going to be one of the highlights of the fall season.
And, if you haven't guessed it already, my number one slot goes to...
1) The Office
The Office is going into its fourth season, and with it comes some wonderful plot points just waiting to be developed: the hiring of Ryan for the corporate job, and the blossoming romance of Jim and Pam. This is the only show I will never, ever fail to miss.
10) Scrubs (NBC)
It is the final season of Scrubs, and although I have seen the previous 6 seasons and kept up semi-regularly, it is the last on my list of desired television watching due to the lack of consistent quality in episodes this past season.
9) Pushing Daisies (ABC)
I've been seeing teasers for this show. It's about a guy who can bring things back to life with a single touch of his finger. He uses this power to bring murder victims back to life, ask who killed them, and then make them die again with another touch of his finger. It seems like a quirky, dark show, and I'll probably watch the pilot to see if it ends up being any good.
8) Psych (USA)
Always a favorite, I am hoping that a full season of Psych will continue into the fall this year.
7) Heroes (NBC)
Normally, I think Heroes would be higher on this list, but after one season of drawing out the drama, I'm unsure as to what the next will bring. I still haven't seen the finale, though, so don't tell me anything about it.
6) Finishing Various Sorkin Projects (DVD)
In between the current state of Television, I will be continuing my quest to finish the remaining 2.5 seasons I have left of The West Wing as well as the 1/2 season I have left of Sports Night to fill the void left by Studio 60.
5) Veronica Mars (DVD)
Another show I did not have the chance to finish, I will endeavor to complete the second and third seasons of Veronica Mars this year, and I am very much looking forward to it.
4) The Bionic Woman
The previews look cool, and it could flop. But honestly, I just really want to see where they go with this.
3) The Sarah Connor Project
The Terminator TV series starring that actress from the 300, Zach from Heroes, and SUMMER GLAU as the Terminator protector of Sarah and John Connor. Out of all the new shows airing this fall, this is the show I most want for iTunes to have a season pass for.
2) How I Met Your Mother
Obviously, the closest to the top without actually being the top is the chronicles of Ted Moseby. Watching Ted team up with Barney to "be awesome" is going to be one of the highlights of the fall season.
And, if you haven't guessed it already, my number one slot goes to...
1) The Office
The Office is going into its fourth season, and with it comes some wonderful plot points just waiting to be developed: the hiring of Ryan for the corporate job, and the blossoming romance of Jim and Pam. This is the only show I will never, ever fail to miss.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Takin' A Quick Break
Thought I'd take a few minutes to review Will & Grace Season 1 while I take my LSAT study break...
Show: Will & Grace
Season: 1
Format: DVD
Price: $19.99 on sale at Best Buy
Number of Episodes: 22
I'll be honest, I picked this one up because the price was low and I needed a sitcom to watch. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the dialog, but it was hard to make me as attached to the characters as I would have liked. I can understand why this show followed Friends, as the show needed the lead in of a more popular sitcom to develop a mainstream fanbase. It's an excellent show, very well written, but it lacks the cliffhangers that most season one shows have - although it does introduce us to Karen's maid, which is very funny.
There are a couple of episdoes of the first season that merit an A, however the season as a whole is probably a C+ or B-. I'm finding it hard to want to continue watching to the second season, but we'll see what happens.
Show: Will & Grace
Season: 1
Format: DVD
Price: $19.99 on sale at Best Buy
Number of Episodes: 22
I'll be honest, I picked this one up because the price was low and I needed a sitcom to watch. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the dialog, but it was hard to make me as attached to the characters as I would have liked. I can understand why this show followed Friends, as the show needed the lead in of a more popular sitcom to develop a mainstream fanbase. It's an excellent show, very well written, but it lacks the cliffhangers that most season one shows have - although it does introduce us to Karen's maid, which is very funny.
There are a couple of episdoes of the first season that merit an A, however the season as a whole is probably a C+ or B-. I'm finding it hard to want to continue watching to the second season, but we'll see what happens.
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