Major Source of Online Scams and Spams Knocked Offline - Security Fix
Here's hoping it will actually make a difference.
Here's hoping it will actually make a difference.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
New HBO fantasy tv series "Thrones"
HBO orders fantasy pilot 'Thrones' --The Live Feed
HBO has given a pilot order to fantasy project "Game of Thrones."
Also, the success of “True Blood” may work in “Thrones'” favor. HBO has
always sought to defy any sort of specific genre branding for their
network, emphasizing that each project is judged on its own merits. Yet
given how the vampire drama continues to gain viewers, and how
Showtime’s swords-and-monarchy historical drama “The Tudors” has
performed strongly, it’s not unreasonable to believe the network may
see “Thrones” as a good fit.
HBO has given a pilot order to fantasy project "Game of Thrones."
The program is based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling series of
novels "A Song of Fire & Ice" and executive produced by David
Benioff ("Troy"), D.B. Weiss ("Halo") and Guymon Casady ("Hope &
Faith"). The title “Game of Thrones” is from the first novel in the
series.
If greenlit, “Thrones” would represent the rarest of TV genres: a full-fledged fantasy series.
Though broadcasters have embraced sci-fi-tinged shows in recent
years following the success of ABC’s “Lost” and NBC’s “Heroes,” and
supernatural themes have been given a spin by CW’s “Supernatural” and
HBO’s own “True Blood,” high fantasy is nearly nonexistent in primetime
TV history -- and “Thrones” is an unabashed member of the genre. The
books have swords, dragons, magic, the works.
“Fantasy is the most successful genre in terms of feature films
given the incredible popularity of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and Harry Potter
movies,” Benioff said. “High fantasy has never been done on TV before
and if anybody can do it, it’s HBO. They’ve taken tired genres and
reinvented them -- mobsters in ‘The Sopranos’ and Westerns with
‘Deadwood.’”
Also, the success of “True Blood” may work in “Thrones'” favor. HBO has
always sought to defy any sort of specific genre branding for their
network, emphasizing that each project is judged on its own merits. Yet
given how the vampire drama continues to gain viewers, and how
Showtime’s swords-and-monarchy historical drama “The Tudors” has
performed strongly, it’s not unreasonable to believe the network may
see “Thrones” as a good fit.
Ridley Scott to direct Monopoly movie
Worst Idea Ever: Ridley Scott is Directing Monopoly | /Film
Great director, terrible idea for a movie.
Great director, terrible idea for a movie.
Eyesore Cinema Culture video store rises from the ashes of Suspect Video on Queen in Toronto
CityNews: Eyesore Cinema Rises From Ashes Of Suspect Video, Lost To Queen Street Fire
Eyesore Cinema is located at 801 Queen St. West, 2nd floor.
For more information on the store, including hours and rental prices, visit Eyesore's blog or join the store's Facebook group.
Save the axolotls!
Ubercool "Mexican walking fish" Nearing Extinction : TreeHugger
One of the coolest and cutest creatures on earth faces extinction.
One of the coolest and cutest creatures on earth faces extinction.
American voter turnout not so high after all - relatively speaking
Far and Wide: Voter Turnout
As we look southward for electoral inspiration, it is interesting to
note, that despite the unprecedented enthusiasm, large rallies, GOTV
and compelling figures, turnout for the American election fell short of
expectations.
As we look southward for electoral inspiration, it is interesting to
note, that despite the unprecedented enthusiasm, large rallies, GOTV
and compelling figures, turnout for the American election fell short of
expectations.