Kagan’s NBCU Deal Value Allocation

Deep-down, I believe almost everything Kagan puts out is bullshit.  Entertainment industry projections that are almost never right. However, I had to give pause when I saw this chart regarding Comcast’s NBC Universal purchase.  If you’re an old media mogul, this chart should scare the…

Fanboys Would Like Fat Peter Jackson To Direct “The Hobbit”

Dear Peter Jackson, Please eat. I’ve been speaking to some fanboys (and girls) and they would prefer that a fat Peter Jackson directs “The Hobbit” rather than the less creative skinny Peter Jackson. With the Holidays coming up, there is plenty of opportunity for you…

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TBS Gets It Right

So… Conan O’Brien has decided to go to TBS.  Like him or not, get his comedy or not, Conan immediately brings a “hip” factor to TBS where it currently has none.  Whether that will be enough to truly take the network to another level is…

Anderson Cooper In Haiti

There’s a certain comfort I get whenever I see Anderson Cooper parachute or helicopter into a disaster zone. You just get the feeling that he’ll be the first in and last out on the story. He’ll report the news 24 hours a day in a…

Peter Sarsgaard – Green Lantern Villain – Who Cares!?

OK geeks.  Time to go outside for a little air. I just noticed that the current most popular item on Digg is a story about Peter Sarsgaard possibly being cast as the villain in next year’s Green Lantern movie. WHO GIVES A FUCK?! Jesus Christ,…

Southland Canceled – Ben Silverman Strikes Again

From the executive grave, Ben Silverman has struck again.  Southland, the once promising (for one episode) gritty cop show has been canceled (before its season premiere!). Another day – another failed show.  NBC is in big trouble.  Mercy, Trauma, Heroes – all cancellations to come….

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The Beautiful Life: TBL – CANCELLED!

After only two pathetically rated episodes, The Beautiful Life: TBL has the distinction of being the first show cancelled of the 2009/2010 television season. Sorry Mischa.  You heard it here first… last week. Jill Kennedy – OnMedea    

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The Beautiful Life: TBL – R.I.P.

With a 1.1/2 rating for its PREMIERE, this show is done. Sorry Dawn.  One out of three ain’t terrible.  If it weren’t for The Vampire Diaries… well, you know the rest. Jill Kennedy – OnMedea

Dawn Ostroff Compares Picking TV Shows To “Sophie’s Choice”

[From The Hollywood Reporter:  “It was really a ‘Sophie’s Choice,’ Ostroff said of trying to choose projects for next season with only 10 hours to fill.] Ms. Ostroff made this horrific comparison yesterday in Pasadena at the Television Critics Association Press Tour. Seriously, Dawn?  There…