Some Sad News…

So, this was announced a few weeks back but I was too busy writing about Lost to mention it, however it seems that the CW have cancelled Reaper, meaning that the episode that aired on Tuesday was the last we will see of it. Apparently ABC who produced the show are looking to find it a new home (now I don’t claim to understand the world of TV but don’t ABC have their own channel???) however I don't think people are holding out much hope. 

In possibly even worse news, the Kuzuis are talking about a new Buffy Movie. Now, don’t get me wrong, Buffy and Angel were awesome and I have seen both at least 3 times each, however what made them great was not Fran and Kaz… Nope, it was Joss, Tim Minear, David Greenwalt, Marti Noxon, David Fury, Jane Espenson, the list goes on and that is exactly what this film, if it ever comes to light wont have. Fran Kuzui directed the original (terrible) Buffy movie and was a driving force being getting Fox on board with the Tv Show (So I read at any rate.) However her decision to attempt a solo flick without Joss or the other writers  seems doomed to failure.

On top of not taking on Joss there is talk of the movie not featuring any of the original cast and characters which really begs the question why bother at all. Interviews I have read with Anthony Head and Sarah Michelle Geller certainly suggest they are not on board and apparently the most anyone has heard from creator Joss is “I hope it’s awesome.” The main problem I have with the concept is that you have to see it to go “Yup, it was crap.” but by then you’ve paid your money and made it a hit with a sequel and a cartoon mini series!

Finally I want to end this mini update on a high note and so here goes… THEY’RE BACK! Yes, at long long last Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the original series from 1987) has made it to Britain on DVD. A special 25th (I know the figures don't add up, I’m assuming its a comic book anniversary) anniversary edition compiling the first two seasons of the original series has arrived in the UK. I can’t vouch for the DVD yet, but I can for the episodes. I’ve watched all the episodes so far released in the US and the first and second series are some of the best.

Even better, maybe, the first series never saw the light of day in  the Uk except as clips in the poorly edited “How It All Began.” on VHS. The episode was composed of clips from the first 8 episodes, the first 5 of season 1 and three from season 2 all mushed together and it made very little sense. Now you can see the entire origin story in excellent DVD quality as you take a trip down memory lane. The set contains all 5 episodes from season 1 and all 13 episodes from season 2 with the bonus 4 episodes from season 10 (which makes no sense as the animation is completely different, as is the tone of the show, but hey, they’re free episodes and its turtles…!)

So to finish, the shameless plug, you can buy the 25th Anniversary set from My Amazon Store, it’s the same as buying it from Amazon except I get 5%… hint hint… Anyway, I hope to be back soon with more TV news, stay tuned!

There are no excuses...

... I've been telling myself that I've been too busy to write, but it's a lie. I've been telling myself that there is just soooooo much to write about the only way i can do justice to it all is to not write at all... that's a lie too. The Truth? You can't handle the truth... well maybe...

So... Last week saw the return of Reaper. I only really caught on to Reaper towards the end of last year so i watched it all in pretty much in one go and by the end i was thirsty for more. So much so that in my mind i may have over amped it's return to the small screen because so far the first two episodes of this season have been a little disappointing.

Not seen season 1? Look away now...

The premise at the end of last season was that Sam believes he is the devil's son, however we, the audience, are still not really certain, infact the evidence seems to point away from that fact. However in the new series the Devil, played excellently by Ray Wise, seems to confirm this, raining on Sam's parade by telling him how he isn't something special, that he has a son in every port, so to speak. Add to this the fact that we have yet to see Mr or Mrs Oliver (or Sam's mysteriously absent younger brother.) this season and i just find myself asking whether or not the writers have changed their minds about where the show is heading.

It is possible that they are just playing games with us, like they did so well in the first season, getting us to watch one hand while the other does all the clever stuff we didnt expect, but i'm not convinced. For a start so many of the regulars from the first season are absent. The Oliver Family for a start, Tony the Demon, Josie (Sock's Girlfriend) and even this week, regular Ted, seems set to leave the show.

Despite Ted being a tool, i quite like him, so i hope that he isn't leaving and i'm just hoping that the writers have something great in store for him.

(I have just been back and watched the credit squence for this weeks episode only to find out that both Ted and Mr Oliver, or Donavon Stinson and Andrew Airlie as they probably prefer to be called, are still listed in the series credits (as opposed to guest stars) wow, do i feel dumb... and YEY! they're not leaving the show)

The last two episodes have suffered from a distinctly "Soul of the Week" feel, which worked great, at first, however after the way the series developed at the end of the last season, it feels like lazy writing. Despite this the show is introducing a new character, a soul that has escaped Hell and can't be sent back. Now Sam has hope that he too can get out his contract and unfortunately it is this storyline that has dominated the last two episodes, making the soul of the week stuff seem secondary and for me neither part works.

Oh and Ben is dating a Demon... That looks very promising... end on a high note, huh?

Anyhow, that's my Two Cents and I promise to bring you a Lost update very soon, along with a review of the first five episodes of Dollhouse. In the mean time, if you need a Lost fix check out Lost Lover at Law for the full low down.

Reaper is currently airing on CW Tuesdays at 8pm