SyFy wants to "Americanese" Being Human, meaning, they will F**k it Up

Let me schedule my next scriptwriting class, because this is a hot ass mess.

SyFy wants to do their own version of the UK hit, Being Human. This show is about a vampire, a ghost and a werewolf living together and trying to deal with their own issues. It's on BBC America and it's doing well.

However, there was a gas leak at SyFy and they believe they can just copy it "Party in the USA" style.

"Human" appeared on Syfy's radar about two years ago when the network was given the pilot script by the BBC, which was seeking to bring in the U.S. cable network in as co-producer. It was too late in the process, so Syfy brass passed but became instant fans of the material.

"It turned out great as we can now do an American version," Syfy president Dave Howe said. "We've always been keen on vampires and werewolves, and we loved the originality of 'Being Human,' the fact that the fantastical creatures in it are very young, accessible and charming."

Howe stressed that Syfy is not going to "slavishly replicate the British version." Some of network's core audience already might be familiar with the original series, which runs in the U.S. on BBC America.

The search is on for a writer to adapt "Human," with Syfy targeting a launch in summer or fall 2010 and eyeing it as a potential companion piece to breakout hit "Sanctuary," which shares similar subject matter.

But Sanctuary is horrible and remember Coupling? Who told them to do this? And would we watch a remake of a show that is still producing new episodes? In fact, they are starting season 2.

SyFy are you thinking at all? Try, oh I don't know...SOMETHING NEW!

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Stop Trying to F**k up Heathers!

Good Grief, if I hear about more silly folks trying remake, remook or remok Heathers, I will push the button.

Here's the latest mess

Fox is developing a contemporary take on the 1989 Christian Slater/Winona Ryder feature "Heathers."

Dark comedy will be adapted for TV by scribe Mark Rizzo, with an assist from "Sex and the City" alum Jenny Bicks. Sony Pictures TV, where Bicks is based, will produce, along with Lakeshore Entertainment, which holds the rights to "Heathers."

Rizzo is still kicking around ideas on how to update "Heathers" 20 years after the film became a favorite among the underground set. But the characters from the movie are all expected to be there -- Veronica Sawyer (played in the movie by Ryder), J.D. (Slater) and the "Heathers."

The original movie revolved around Veronica as she navigates a clique of mean girls -- all named Heather -- and rebels after meeting J.D., the new guy at school. Soon, the Heathers start "accidentally" dying at the hands of Veronica and J.D., who cover up the deaths by faking them as suicides. Ryder's character chronicles her teen angst and the rising body count with regular diary entries.

The idea for a "Heathers" revival came from inside UTA, where reps for Rizzo and Bicks decided the title was ripe for revival and contacted Lakeshore about potentially dusting off the franchise.

For Lakeshore, the project, which is in the script stage at Fox, reps its introduction to the world of TV.

"We had the title, and talked about doing a film remake at times," said Lakeshore prexy Gary Lucchesi. "But doing it for TV seemed like a fresh and original idea."

NO! Either get something new or get Herpes! I am sick of these re-imagining crap. Look at CW, they have made a mess of copying old shows and making shows no one cares about.

Do something new, we have enough teen mess on TV. And why do they think there are new ideas to explore? If so then they should make... NEW STORIES!

I need to get my ass in these studios before there's a new series based on The Facts of Life or Porky's.

Friday The 13th Movie Remix was a Day Late and a Plot Short

So I saw Friday the 13th tonight at The Grove. I wasn't banking on much with this movie and kept my expectations low...and I'm glad I did.

This movie...well, first this is not a remake. This is another story in between the original 4 and 5 chapters. And speaking of the original, it was a whole lot better than this. I will keep this vague for some of y'all who will see this movie (Christopher) later today.

The story was told in a frat boy's style. Sex, Weed, Breast, Stupid jokes, and Sex. I felt dumb after watching this. I can't fully explain it, but I wasn't feeling the flick. In the beginning, they mangled the original ending, then they remixed Jason's steelo, which made him the butt of jokes and not a deadly being.

I wanted these characters to die and the way they died was...funny. There was no fear or terror here, just campy camp slasher tales.

Also, Michael Bay was all over this film. The silly one-liners, the ridiculous monologues, and aerial shots were clearly present. However, the over-campy feel just killed it for me. I wasn't scared or thrilled. I felt like I was watching Chopping Mall.

Perhaps the best thing in this film was Jared Padalecki.

He can act and he's very easy on the eyes...so cute....Okay, but if you do anything, see the original parts 1-4 and call it a day. This flick could be Friday the 13th part 4 and a half...I would be fine with that. This movie...it's not bad bad, but it ain't good either.