- In a bit of news that confuses me greatly, the CW has announced plans for a horror reality show. The thirteen contestants will battle through a series of horror-themed challenges (running in high heels? demonstration of ability to unlock car doors in moments of panic?) until only one remains, presumably having defeated some sort of bloodthirsty villain. One must assume that virgins will have the advantage in the casting process. Sam Raimi is on board as an executive producer, but unless he plans on bringing Bruce Campbell with him, I remain unconvinced.
- Before I even got around to watching a single episode, Fox has canceled Amy Sherman-Paladino’s new comedy, The Return of Jezebel James. Despite the indie-girl dream cast of Parker Posey and Lauren Ambrose, the show earned lackluster reviews and was quickly banished to the Friday night Death Slot. This follows on the cancellation of another show I never watched, Jericho. I can’t say this news has any real emotional impact on me.
- NBC has stayed true to its pledge to shake things up by foregoing the May upfronts this year. Instead, it plans to announce its 2008-9 schedule in a press conference next week. I’ve already begun the ritual chanting for a Friday Night Lights renewal.
- Finally, in the “better late than never” category, Square Pegs has at last been released on DVD. If you loved Freaks and Geeks and My So-Called Life, you owe it to yourself to check out the original misfits-in-high-school show. If that’s not enough to convince you, you also get early 80s fashion to mock, guest appearances by Devo, and a young Bill Murray dancing to Billy Idol. That’s just good television, people.
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