Spoiler TV: Paget Brewster has re-signed for Criminal Minds, but with a reduced "10 out of 13" contract, meaning she'll be in most but not all episodes. Something like 18 out of 22 is expected. AJ Cook is now signed for two episodes to "wrap up" her character, which is still rather insulting, but better than none and having her just disappear. If ( Read more... )

Sci Fi Wire: Primeval's not extinct anymore; it's coming back soon

No, not the proposed American version [shudder], but the original is getting a cash infusion from the international networks also airing the show. Spoilers for the cliffhanger we were left with, plus there are some casting spoilers that could be considered plot spoilers as well.

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In the "I can only conclude that I am paying off karma at a vastly accelerated rate" category, not only am I still sans my own computer, but my satellite system drowned during a storm Thursday night. Probably won't have anyone out to fix it until next week, so all I've got is broadcast channels, which isn't bad because that's mostly what I watch ( Read more... )

I'm missing my regular computer hookup. Still trying to at least vaguely keep up with things via borrowed computer time, but I can't just sit and read. But my DVR is cleaner than it's been since I bought it. *g*

Spoiler TV: Primeval - Recommissioned for Fourth & Fifth Series

Primeval has been recommissioned for two series under a new co-production ( Read more... )

BBC News: It says the production team plans to keep the show alive in other ways, but that could simply be referring to stuff like the American-based movie, comics, book tie-ins, etc. Unless there's a large infusion of case, the dinos are extinct.

I'm going to include a spoiler warning for comments, since it's finished the run in the UK and is still ( Read more... )

Variety: OK, it's still in Development Hell until someone actually does something, but Warner Bros. has acquired rights to make a movie version.

"WB and Goldsman will transplant the action to the U.S. and ramp up the spectacle. "

It also says they are pitching a series that would also transplant the action beyond the U.K. Oh, goodie. I can't wait. ( Read more... )

The first two were on the short side, at least by American definitions, but I've heard series three would be longer. I'm seeing up to episode ten listed at TV.com. Anyone have better info?

Also, still have one Dreamwidth code if anyone is in need.

BBC America: Season 3 of Primeval begins May 16th.

Spoiler TV: Doctor Who set photos for the next Christmas special. Two particular guest stars give me squees. Expect spoilers in comments.

According to David Hewlett's Twitter, apparently fans showed up at his house. It's bad enough to see or hear about some of the crazy shit Bad Fans pull at cons, ( Read more... )

Zap2It: I was perusing the tv guide for the next couple of weeks, to see if I needed to add anything to the DVR schedule, and I notice Primeval was listed. I thought it meant BBC America was started the third season, then I realized it was on Sci Fi SyFy. Oh noes! Then I realized they're showing the first episode, so it appears BBCA aired it before ( Read more... )