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So, apparently there’s going to be a Firefly MMO. Well, it could work, and work well. There’s a passionate fanbase, and they “hope to get input from series creator Joss Whedon.” The Firefly ‘verse has several well-defined areas and a … Continue reading →

Let it be said here and now: I have a deep and abiding love for the Republic Serials. Republic serials (and those of other companies too, but Republic is the best-known name) were shown in 20-minute instalments at the cinema. … Continue reading →

Callaghan asks the question “What’s your all-time favourite moment in a TV show?” Spoilers for Ultraviolet follow. That’s the 6-episode TV series written and directed by Joe Ahearne, not the film of the same name. There are vampires. You can’t … Continue reading →

This news just in. Apparently the master tapes for the BBC’s flagship autumn drama have been nicked, and the robbers are demanding a million pounds for their return. Guardian.BBC.Mirror. The drama in question? Robin Hood. You have to chuckle, really.

Someone has to write the words. Not necessarily to put in the mouths of the contestants, but to delineate the scenario. To work out the plot. To create the challenges. This is a job.It’s a writing job. And twelve brave … Continue reading →

Ah, Eurovision time again. A little history: Back in 1954, a consortium of Television Companies in Europe, the European Broadcasting Union, began to share their programmes across a Europe-wide network. At first by landline, later by satellite. This network was … Continue reading →