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don't be dull, be fannish ([personal profile] katikat) wrote2007-12-20 09:22 am
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Of TV shows...

Some news from the USA Network...

NBC announced that Monk and Psych would make the jump from basic cable to prime-time broadcast television in March, as the network repurposes shows from NBC-owned USA.

and

TV Guide's Michael Ausiello is reporting that USA is canceling both The 4400 and The Dead Zone.

Yay, more exposure for Psych! Though I feel bad for the fans of The 4400 and The Dead Zone. I was never a fan but that doesn't mean I wanted to see them canceled :(

Oh, and how do we know that the next episode of Supernatural will air Jan 31st? SpoilerFix still lists it for Jan 3rd...

[identity profile] jamesinboots.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 08:38 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, and how do we know that the next episode of Supernatural will air Jan 31st?

Best guess. Smallville comes back that day, so. :P Plus, it's sweeps, and the networks seem pretty set on having as much original programming as possible during sweeps. *shrug*

(And according to TV Guide and the CW's official listings, on January 3rd a repeat of Sin City will air.)

[identity profile] katikat.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I just hope that fans will pay attention to when the next episode will air. I don't think that the CW will be all gung-ho about promoting it - not like they promoted today's ep of SV (last week's ratings probably scared them :D). And at the beginning of this season, the premieres of SV and SPN didn't air together, so we will see...

[identity profile] ckll.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 09:24 am (UTC)(link)
It sucks they canceled the 4400

[identity profile] katikat.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I never watched it so I have no idea what it was about. I think that it had something to do with aliens?

[identity profile] ckll.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, people with powers but it wasn't an other XFiles. The characters were interesting and the actors that played were terrific

[identity profile] bendtothesun.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
:( Dammit, not Dead Zone. *sighs* Well I kinda expected it after last season but still *pouts*

So what does that mean then? That Psych and Monk are now going to be on NBC proper? *is very leary about that* See I wouldn't want that because I get visions of some moron getting his hand on the shows and going 'Oh I know this is extremely popular as it is but obviously that means we need to change everything good about them to make them suck'.

[identity profile] katikat.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I was never a fan of The Dead Zone because I don't like Anthony Michael Hall. And from what I heard, it turned really soap-opera-ish lately.

Psych will premiere on USA and then from March on, it'll be repeated on NBC.

[identity profile] bendtothesun.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
So bascially it'll still be on USA it'll just have repeats on NBC? Well I can handle that, especially since they never repeat it on USA.

It did turn soap-opera-ish which is a damn shame. It had a really interesting story going and characters and then it all kinda... just went thud. And I love love love Anthony Michael Hall, he's just hot and actually a really decent actor and man did he know how to handle a cane. *smirks*

[identity profile] castalie.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Not The 4400, dude! That sucks *pout* I was so looking forward to the new season! And I'm not really happy about the TDZ cancellation either. Though I wasn't downloading the show anymore, just waiting for M6 to air on French TV - still...

[identity profile] katikat.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I never really watched either of these shows but I know that folks loved them. It makes me feel so sad whenever any show is canceled :(

[identity profile] castalie.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I wonder how many people have been fired because of this... collateral damage is always a sad thing. Especially when it put people out of a job.

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
As you know, I was a fan of Dead Zone and thank god it was canceled!

The show should have been stopped 2 seasons ago when it still had plot. So do not feel sorry for us :)

*going back to bed, fever*

[identity profile] katikat.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yes, too much soap opera, huh?

Sleep well :-*

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't think soap opera would not be insult for all soap operas. But probably not. But seriously, Walt (the sheriff) died, Johny and Sarah back together, then she with Stillson (the bad guy)... No, thank you.

I would rather watch Esmeralda.

[identity profile] bendtothesun.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh dear god yes *sniffle* Waaaaalt! And then all of a sudden Sarah was like the Lana (everyone's in love with her) and Bruce left? *sighs* You could so see the cancellation coming from a mile off.

*sighs* Still gonna miss it though, Anthony was damn hot and I do so love my cane!porn.

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
In my opinion, the show should have been stopped when Johnny stopped the Armageddon.

You also hate Lana?

[identity profile] bendtothesun.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
That really was a logical stopping point. At the same time it would have been interesting to see what they could have done with it, if they hadn't gone insane. At least we got the full Armageddon storyline though.

With a deep and abiding passion my dear. She's stayed around for *far* to many seasons. It should be the 'Clark and Lex' show not 'Lana Queen and Master of the Universe... oh and that one guy as well'. Oh Smallville, why do you hurt me so?

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I am not sure if "insane" is the right word. More like without any idea where to go with the show? I really loved the scene where older blind John comes into view. Or where the cane guy shows Johnny the page from the magazine. That were good cliffhangers.

I am just watching the pilot of Smallville and Lana is there this small girl that even trough prom queen, she is... bleached. And the chemistry between Lex and Clark! *drool*

I need more Lex/Clark porn *scratches head*

Just ignore the last seasons and take what is good in the show.

[identity profile] bendtothesun.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
True enough, insane probably was rather harsh. I just couldn't quite figure out what I actually meant. More like they... couldn't figure out where to go from there I guess. They did have some awesome moments. I just wish they'd kept it up.

Ah, Smallville. The first three seasons are completely awesome and then along comes season four and it kinda spirals out of control. Ooooooh yes the Clex (clark/lex) is absolutely *amazing* and heartbreaking and just *sniffle* awesome. It's pretty much on par for the comics as well. At least in the 'they need each other to stay sane' sense.

Ooooh man, I can link you to some scorching hot clex stuff. Though you may want to get a little farther in the series otherwise you'd be mightily confused.

I do try to do that. I mean it's difficult on like Smallville where it's just rather painful now (but has it's good moments still and such) but I do love my shows and I still remember why I love them. :)

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehe, I did watch Smallville more then once, even trough not all the seasons (not the latest, these only once so far).

I agree with you, the season where magic comes in is screwed. Which crazy person thought about mixing Buffy and Smallville (among other things).

I've already read my share of Smallville fics, and most of them were recommended by Katikat, because from the huge amount, I just could not find the good ones. From this fandom, I love Family, love and Friendship and ... how was the second.. Where I never travelled? And one more.. it was ... I dont remember, but it was another mpreg :) Amazingly good.

From the last seasons, the best Clark-Lex episode was I think where Lex and Clark were trapped together underground. Still something from the old relationship to glimpse.

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, and yes, with Walt dead my favorite slash pairing in that show went to hell (Walt/Johnny).

I liked Anthony (did not really see many movies with him except TDZ) or better said John in the first seasons more when he was not yet so much confident (and with longer hair) and more... not centered. Could you give me some tips for the cane!porn? I did not yet read any and it sounds really good :)

[identity profile] bendtothesun.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, I also love Walt/Johnny. They're just so... god, awesome together. *grin* Hell I don't even mind a bit of Johnny/Walt/Sarah now and then even. *bounce*

I rather liked him throughout the whole series, I think he (as a character) went through some interesting changes and such. I mean he and Walt even managed to become really good friends which nobody thought was possible from first season. Sadly the cane!porn was all visual, there's been no written cane!porn that I've found sadly. :( Not much fanfic at all although I have found some fabulous Walt/Johnny. The writers for that kick ass.
Edited 2007-12-21 20:06 (UTC)

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Did you read Dirigo? That was hot!

Yes, as character development, the show was awesome. And consistent. That is really rare.
Hm, I will have to watch the show again and pay attention to cane!porn.

Could you give me some links for the fabulous fics?

How about writing some more? And also cane!porn?

[identity profile] bendtothesun.livejournal.com 2007-12-21 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Man all of Speranza's stuff is insanely good. Dirigo was just *damn*. In fact I think I need to re-read that.

It was super rare. Really the characters were why I kept up with that show, they were just so... good. Heh, yes, come over and watch Johnny fondle his cane with the rest of us. *drool*

I would but they seem to have disappeared from my favorites. I'm gonna have to do some poking and then get back to you.

...Me? Write Dead Zone fanfic? ...hmm *ponders this* Maybe one day. And oh yes, cane!porn would be a definate element of any fanfic for that I would write.

Also, your sock icon is adorable!
Edited 2007-12-21 23:24 (UTC)

[identity profile] dinofly.livejournal.com 2007-12-22 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
Good idea, some fics never get old.

Fondle? Maybe he is imagining what he will do to Walt later :)

Thanks!

Do not wait for one day, just start and do. It will work out. You can always delete it :D (I am doing the same with Bones/Angel (Spike/Booth) fic I am trying to write).

Thanks! I am admiring your Torchood icons the same way :) I am actually wearing similar socks, about 90% of my socks are with fingers and crazy colored stripes. Katikat can tell :) And I've got today a new pair for christmas from tdancinghands :)

[identity profile] misty-writes.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I always planned to get into The 4400... I watched the first few episodes, it was pretty decent. Oh well, now I don't have to. XD

[identity profile] katikat.livejournal.com 2007-12-20 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehe, I thought the same about Painkiller Jane. I liked the idea but I never got around to actually really watch it, just an ep or two. And then it was canceled and I just crossed it off my list. The only show that I'm really sad to see canceled this season is Blood Ties. That sucks :(