Lots going on in the life of comedy genius Bryan Fuller at the moment!
The good news? Fuller’s teleplay for the hilarious “Wonderfalls” pilot, so foolishly ignored by the Emmys and most of the other worthless kudo-machines, snagged a Writer’s Guild of America nomination on Wednesday.
The bad news? At 5 p.m. on the very same day, the contracts for the “Dead Like Me” cast expired, and Fuller’s reps informed him Showtime programming exec Bob Greenblat failed to pick up a third season of the Fuller-created series.
“They called me last week and said it was cancelled,” Fuller told Ain’t It Cool Monday. Execs at MGM are “currently trying to find a new home for it, perhaps even the SciFi Channel.”
Now, I acknowledge that “Dead” has been a shadow of its former self since Fuller left it early in its first season. But is Greenblat going to shift the savings into another season of “Huff”?
Don’t feel too bad for young Bryan. In a matter of weeks he hopes to start casting SciFi’s animated half-hour “Amazing Screw-On Head,” which Fuller adapted from the comic book character created by Mike Mignola (“Hellboy”). It’s a supernatural Civil War-era tale about an otherworldly U.S. operative who can screw his head onto a variety of bodies.
Fuller’s also busy creating the NBC hourlong "The Assistants,” about those who facilitate the star of the fictional “Dr. Marty Show.”
Dr. Marty preaches the importance of being kind to one’s fellow man but eventually “shits on his assistant” one too many times. “Think Dr. Phil if he were Bill O'Reilly,” summarizes Fuller. “The outline’s approved and I'm off writing.”
Finally, for those who haven’t heard, “Wonderfalls: The Complete Series” comes to DVD on Feb. 1. All 13 episodes, including the nine that never aired in the United States, with loads of commentaries and extras. I will buy the HD version when it’s issued in a year or two, but I’m snapping up the SD version in the meantime. This is one that must be owned as early as possible.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cute cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
The bad news? At 5 p.m. on the very same day, the contracts for the “Dead Like Me” cast expired, and Fuller’s reps informed him Showtime programming exec Bob Greenblat failed to pick up a third season of the Fuller-created series.
“They called me last week and said it was cancelled,” Fuller told Ain’t It Cool Monday. Execs at MGM are “currently trying to find a new home for it, perhaps even the SciFi Channel.”
Now, I acknowledge that “Dead” has been a shadow of its former self since Fuller left it early in its first season. But is Greenblat going to shift the savings into another season of “Huff”?
Don’t feel too bad for young Bryan. In a matter of weeks he hopes to start casting SciFi’s animated half-hour “Amazing Screw-On Head,” which Fuller adapted from the comic book character created by Mike Mignola (“Hellboy”). It’s a supernatural Civil War-era tale about an otherworldly U.S. operative who can screw his head onto a variety of bodies.
Fuller’s also busy creating the NBC hourlong "The Assistants,” about those who facilitate the star of the fictional “Dr. Marty Show.”
Dr. Marty preaches the importance of being kind to one’s fellow man but eventually “shits on his assistant” one too many times. “Think Dr. Phil if he were Bill O'Reilly,” summarizes Fuller. “The outline’s approved and I'm off writing.”
Finally, for those who haven’t heard, “Wonderfalls: The Complete Series” comes to DVD on Feb. 1. All 13 episodes, including the nine that never aired in the United States, with loads of commentaries and extras. I will buy the HD version when it’s issued in a year or two, but I’m snapping up the SD version in the meantime. This is one that must be owned as early as possible.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cute cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
Now, I acknowledge that “Dead” has been a shadow of its former self since Fuller left it early in its first season. But is Greenblat going to shift the savings into another season of “Huff”?
Don’t feel too bad for young Bryan. In a matter of weeks he hopes to start casting SciFi’s animated half-hour “Amazing Screw-On Head,” which Fuller adapted from the comic book character created by Mike Mignola (“Hellboy”). It’s a supernatural Civil War-era tale about an otherworldly U.S. operative who can screw his head onto a variety of bodies.
Fuller’s also busy creating the NBC hourlong "The Assistants,” about those who facilitate the star of the fictional “Dr. Marty Show.”
Dr. Marty preaches the importance of being kind to one’s fellow man but eventually “shits on his assistant” one too many times. “Think Dr. Phil if he were Bill O'Reilly,” summarizes Fuller. “The outline’s approved and I'm off writing.”
Finally, for those who haven’t heard, “Wonderfalls: The Complete Series” comes to DVD on Feb. 1. All 13 episodes, including the nine that never aired in the United States, with loads of commentaries and extras. I will buy the HD version when it’s issued in a year or two, but I’m snapping up the SD version in the meantime. This is one that must be owned as early as possible.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cute cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
Fuller’s also busy creating the NBC hourlong "The Assistants,” about those who facilitate the star of the fictional “Dr. Marty Show.”
Dr. Marty preaches the importance of being kind to one’s fellow man but eventually “shits on his assistant” one too many times. “Think Dr. Phil if he were Bill O'Reilly,” summarizes Fuller. “The outline’s approved and I'm off writing.”
Finally, for those who haven’t heard, “Wonderfalls: The Complete Series” comes to DVD on Feb. 1. All 13 episodes, including the nine that never aired in the United States, with loads of commentaries and extras. I will buy the HD version when it’s issued in a year or two, but I’m snapping up the SD version in the meantime. This is one that must be owned as early as possible.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cute cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
Finally, for those who haven’t heard, “Wonderfalls: The Complete Series” comes to DVD on Feb. 1. All 13 episodes, including the nine that never aired in the United States, with loads of commentaries and extras. I will buy the HD version when it’s issued in a year or two, but I’m snapping up the SD version in the meantime. This is one that must be owned as early as possible.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cute cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
