August 2009
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MTV to Develop U.S. Version of British Hit Skins - ComingSoon.net →
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MTV has landed the rights to develop a U.S. version of the award-winning U.K. phenomenon “Skins,” it was announced today by Liz Gateley, Senior Vice President, MTV Series Development. Created by father and son team, Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain, the E4 and Channel 4 series is about a group of British teenagers who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness. Bryan Elsley will be writing and executive producing the U.S. version.
In an effort to maintain the original production’s successful model wherein all the stories were written by a group of British teenagers, MTV will similarly join together unknown teenagers to write and star in the series. The producers intend to set the show in Baltimore, Maryland.
“‘Skins’ is one of those rare shows that cuts through to its core audience with unusually authentic stories due to the unique writing and casting process that Bryan pioneered. Having personally pursued the U.K. project for almost two years, I am beyond thrilled to bring it to MTV in the U.S. We intend to preserve the authenticity of the British version and are excited to collaborate with the original team to develop stories that will speak to American youth,” said Liz Gateley, Senior Vice President, MTV Series Development.
“We are delighted to be making ‘Skins’ for the U.S. and in particular, for MTV who have embraced the show and its ambitions and unusual production process. We are looking forward to talking to teenagers across the U.S. and making a show that reflects their lives in every aspect,” said Charlie Pattinson, CEO, Company Pictures.
“Skins” instantly became a critical and commercial hit in the U.K. especially among young adults as it was the third highest-rated show of the year on E4 reaching 1.2 million P2+ viewers and achieved a massive 61% of 16-34 year olds. The series won a 2009 BAFTA Audience Award, which was voted on by the public, and Best Drama Series at the 2008 Broadcast Awards.
“Skins” will be produced by Company Pictures, a division of ALL3MEDIA, and Stormdog, the same companies that produce the Channel 4 series in the U.K. Bryan Elsley, of Stormdog, will Executive Produce and write the U.S. version, along with Executive Producers Charlie Pattinson and George Faber, both of Company Pictures.Are you kidding me with this bullshit? Why ruin greatness?
agreement about this idiocy.
but how awesome would it be to be one of the writers?
Sailor Moon.
So I was watching old episodes of my favorite anime when i found out from my bff wikipedia that stupid america cuts like 7 minutes of each episode, left out season 5, cut over 20 episodes from the other seasons, and censors the themes of homosexuality, some bad language, and violence.
and you know whos behind this tragedy?
disney.
i told you they were horrible.
That 70s Show: Eric Gets Suspended
- Hyde: Eric Foreman's first suspension. I'm so proud.
- Kelso: No, wait, back up. Why'd he get suspended.
- Donna: Because he's stupid.
- Kelso: They can do that?
How I Met Your Mother
So. Nothing good happens after 2 AM according to that show. Which is a shame because most of my life has been spent after 2 AM.
Anyway so I’m watching this episode right now. And it’s making me laugh because here’s the scenario:
Ted [protagonist that no viewer likes or dislikes. sort of like harry potter. he’s exceptionally nice and you get upset when bad things happen to him, but like…you still KNOW his friends are cooler and more interesting. i mean come on, his best friend is neil patrick harris :)] is dating this girl who went to Germany and he’s depressed because the long distance thing means theyre never talking. then he goes to this girl robins house. and hes like. totally in love with her. and he decides hes gonig to break up with the Germany girl. Then he tells robin that he already has, goes to the bathroom, and starts to call her.
Of course, a funny scene ensues where he hallucinates, and sees Germany girl. And heres what she says. “Ted you don’t break up with the girl your seeing on the phone in the girl you’re about to hookup withs apartment”
My dad did the opposite.
He decided to hook up with my mother from the girl he was dating’s phone in her apartment. Ironically, my mother was in Holland at the time, which is very close to Germany.
The best part: He did it because he didn’t want to pay longdistance phone rates so he stuck them on his soon to be ex instead.
Alexander Skarsgard saves 15 yr old boy
The original article is in Swedish, this is the translated version:
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Apparently he had to climb up a fence or something to get to the boy, but it’s not mentioned in the article for some reason.
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Skarsgård saves supporter
Actor Alexander Skarsgård is pointed out a hero after Football riots.
Witnesses explain how he risked his own safety to help a trampled supporter.
-it was unpleasant, he was completely unconscious, says Skarsgård.
The Sports magazine could yesterday tell us that actor Alexander Skarsgård found himself (at the center) of the riots at the football stadium.
Today he could tell us about the event.
-The atmosphere was heated. What happened was pretty fucked up.
Witnesses described Alexander Skarsgård’s actions as heroic.
The 30 year old actor risked his own security when he during (the worst of the riots) managed to make his way down to the medics to get help for the trampled supporter.
- The boy had received a concussion from a blow to his head. It was unpleasant. He was (so) young too, only 15 years old.
Do you know what happened to him?
-He’s ok. My 14 year old sister knows him, so I know.
Alexander Skarsgård says that the event is not going to stop him from going to the stadium to support his team.
- No, I’m absolutely not going to stop going to the arena. I don’t think it helps fleeing, but I think it would be good if there were more big brothers like me present.
:) go eric
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Strip poker
- Tony: I say this world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in, and I want to see that world.
- Chris: What the fuck's he on about?
- Jal: He's quoting Chris, it's a literary reference.
- Chris: What, you mean like Shakespeare or shit?
- Jal: Dawson's Creek.
- Chris: Whatever, I don't... know what that is, but if you guys want to waste your life watching television--
- Anwar: You don't watch television, Chris?
- Chris: No, I don't watch television, right? You braindeads, can you not think of anything better to do? To entertain yourselves with?
- Jal: Like?
- Chris: Like...pills.
- Jal: Is that it?
- Chris: No. ...shagging.
- Tony: Cultural.
- Jal: Oh yeah.
- Chris: It fucking is cultural.
- Jal: You're full of shit, Chris. Nobody's gonna shag you with a cock that tiny.
- Anwar: You shouldn't have got it out Chris, come on.
- Chris: It was strip poker for fuck's sake, what did you want me to do?
- Anwar: You weren't even playing, you wanker!
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