Archive for May 12th, 2011
NBC rejected Wonder Woman pilot
by Doc on May.12, 2011, under Television
This is just breaking – rumors circled earlier today that the David E. Kelley pilot of Wonder Woman – which had been shelved and then unshelved – received mixed reviews, and now it seems confirmed – NBC has decided to pass on the show. Guess that ends the controversy over the color of the boots and whether she should be wearing pants…
Syfy preps Warehouse 13 spinoff for H.G. Wells character
by Doc on May.12, 2011, under Television
Syfy does like it’s dramadies – apparently enough to create a spinoff. Warehouse 13 showrunner Jack Kenny and another writer are prepping a spinoff of the series for the network, centering on the H.G. Wells (Jaime Murray) character introduced last season. From the report, it sounds like it might be a late 19th century period piece, sort of a cross between steampunk and Sherlock Holmes…
Chuck evades cancellation again
by Doc on May.12, 2011, under Television
It appears the Intersect includes an amazing evasion skill, as perennial bubble show Chuck apparently avoids the axe yet again as more shows fates are being sealed. Looks like it will get another short-season order at this point. Maybe Subway upped their ante for in-show ads…
Update: And now for the bad news – the next season will also be the last.