Trivia for 11.21.2009What Lovecraft story has director Guillermo del Toro repeatedly promised to make?
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RIP BoneyardThere’s a lot of great comics series wrapping up right now. Rex Mundi, an alternate-history look at the Rennes-le-Chateau mystery that puts Dan Brown to shame. Ex Machina, where a would-be superhero, knowing that with great power comes great responsibility, uses his powers to run for public office. And now, Boneyard.
Website Updates: What’s new and what’s to come…Lately we’ve been receiving a lot of feedback regarding both the show and the website. To everyone who has contacted us to offer your opinion: thanks! It’s always helpful to hear what you love about us and what we could improve upon. So in the interest of keeping everyone well informed here’s what’s going on:
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Talkcast 6In which we mourn the passing of Dollhouse, and ask ourselves “What’s wrong with FOX?”.
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Closing the Dollhouse DoorYes, it’s true, Fox has axed yet another of Joss Whedon’s wonderful and groundbreaking shows. While the first season’s low ratings were overlooked by the company, the second season was not so lucky. The November sweeps numbers dropped even further, and Fox decided that it was not a worthwhile investment to continue the show through the entire season. While hardcore Whedon fans will mourn yet another show’s end, the reasons behind the decision are understandable.
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Trivia for 11.14.2009Subjective question this week – the answer that we like best will win.
Here’s the question: What is wrong with FOX?
If your answer is selected, you’ll win an art booklet by the beautiful Tracy Lee Quinn.
This will be open until next week’s show! Tune in next week to find out who wins.
ApologiesDue to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to be present at the New England Fan Experience this weekend. We apologize to everyone who was looking forward to seeing us there, or watching us broadcast from the event. The talkcast will proceed tonight from everyone’s normal location.
We are no longer in any way affiliated with the New England Fan Experience. We hope to see you all at Boston Comicon in April!
Talkcast 5: Dr. Shroud and TV FormatsTalkcast 5 includes a chat with Dr. Shroud creator Rob Feldman, an update from Travis on the Granite State Skeptics’ ghost hunt, and a lively discussion about writing strategies for science fiction television series.
Enjoy!
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The Joke’s on Your DVR & V/4400Today, Twin Topics.
First, let’s talk about the joke of ratings. In these modern times, there are many ways to ”watch” a TV show. So, when ratings come out that ONLY reflect who was watching a show during its “broadcast”, it is a disingenuous number at best. At worst, it is a hatchet, used to cut a viable entity from the network programming, while suits (I HATE FOX) sanctimoniously hold up a number like a bought off judge in the Winter Olympics. Read More
Trivia Question for 11.7.2009Answer this question by commenting on this post:
What was the name of the first animated Dr. Shroud story arc?
to win Sky Pirates 1-5 courtesy of Free Lunch Comics!
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