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I rather enjoy the BBC’s Being Human series. There’s something I like about the very short, to-the-point seasons; there’s just no time to beat around the bush and they can’t throw in a frustrating filler episode. It’s light and deep at the same time and it’s just a fun ride.
I’m not at all riveted to the new SyFy version of Being Human. It’s weird for me, to watch a remake of a series when the original hasn’t even finished telling its story yet. It seems … unnecessary. I feel no need to experience Being Human‘s Bizarro World, even though I have nothing against it and have caught most of it so far.
However, the BBC may be onto something with its newly-announced web series spinoff, Becoming Human, about a teenaged ghost, vampire and werewolf. Adam, the vampire, made an appearance in Being Human‘s third season and navigates high school with his new buds in the web series.
Everything about this move is a smart one:
They are not reinventing the wheel (you are, SyFy, and your wheel is square. …).
They are tapping into the vast teenaged market for all things supernatural (maybe they should meet a zombie, cover all of their bases?).
A web series is cheaper to make, therefore monetary risk is involved.
It’s really well done. I watched the first episode and it’s beautifully shot and quite funny … there’s even a Lost joke! Plus, there’s a legitimate, intriguing mystery arc — this isn’t your average teeny-bopper show. I’ll definitely be watching the rest of the series.
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While every other network struggles to find and premiere the next hit show, VH1 has figured out that keeping it in the family works best for them. From "The Surreal Life" to "Real Chance of Love," VH1 proves that creating spin-offs for spin-offs can generate years of choice reality programming.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Erin Gibson, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 11/10c on Current TV.
Go to http://current.com/infomania for more, and make sure to check out our Facebook profile for special features at http://facebook.com/infomania.While every other network struggles to find and premiere the next hit show, VH1 has... more
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The Hollywood Reporter says SyFy and executive producer Ron Moore are considering another spin off for the popular series Battlestar Galatica.
"That world is so rich. We're sitting down with Ron Moore and his team."
No news on what they're considering for the spin off plot wise, but I'm in a mix of yay and slight worry that BSG might become over re made. Yet with the awesomeness of Caprica at the moment, one more spin off won't hurt.The Hollywood Reporter says SyFy and executive producer Ron Moore are considering... more
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Potsie Loves Chachi (Sit-Com)
The perfect show for pinko liberal Hollywood. Anson Williams and Scott Baio reprise their roles as Warren “Potsie” Weber and Charles “Chachi” Arcola from Happy Days. After a disastrous divorce from Joanie, Potsie is the only one of the old gang to come to console the destitute Chachi. From that act of compassion romance blooms. Potsie and Chachi relocate to Pittsburgh where they open a bookstore. The show deals with life as a gay couple in a blue-collar town and the zany antics of the patrons of their bookstore.
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Potsie Loves Chachi (Sit-Com)
The perfect show for... more
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