Torchwood on U.S. Soil?

That's right!

You heard me. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fox is working with BBC Worldwide to produce U.S. version of the BBC Sci-Fi hit, Torchwood. Along for the ride are creators & executive producers of the original series, Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner. Also rumoured is an 'Americanized' Doctor Who. *groans*

Personally, I think an American Torchwood might work,(note i said MIGHT).

Why it would work:

1. Russell T. Davies & Julie Gardner. They have a proven track record of successful programs that have reached American audiences.
2. Casting. If John Barrowman and new mom Eve Myles are on board. The two have a genuine on-screen chemistry that works! But I would also love some new blood infused. Or maybe an appearance of Martha Jones and Mickey Smith.
3. Established Fan Base: There is an audience already established with the series. This was evident at the Sand Diego Comic-con in 2009.
4. Freshness: It is a relatively new series.
5. Story-line expansion: There are more chances for more non-Britain/Cardiff,Wales stories.

Why it would not work:

1. Decreased sexuality: Now unless this show is on cable/ satellite, the sexuality of Capt. Jack Harkness will be diminished greatly; as American television is quite conservative.
2. Russell T. Davies (I know): This comes in because of his noted comments when he killed off fan favorite Ianto Jones during Torchwood: Children of Earth.
3. Risk of being 'sanitized & dumbed down' for American TV: This irks me because I love smart dramas and to dumb down a program that is witty, intelligent and works in the original format is a disservice to fans world wide.
4. Continuity: As we all know, Torchwood is a spin-off & anagram of Doctor Who. Torchwood is based in the UK. Citing the history of the founding of Torchwood, this might make it difficult to explain why a British underground agency has offices in the U.S. Unless the come up with some mumbo-jumbo about it being a world-wide organization or ties to the F.B.I. or C.I.A. Which is probably likely to occur.
5. Story-Line Issues: Most Americans have no clue what Doctor Who or Torchwood is (those people are either television recluse, have no cable/satellite, or never watched PBS in the 80's). This means that there might have to be a visual history lesson for non-viewers by way of showing the original series; which might complicate viewers little brains.


Now on to the nonsense of an 'American' Doctor Who. (Williams Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Verity Lambert, Jon Pertwee, Sydney Newman, Barry Letts, and my dad are pitching a hissy fit!) Listen up! The series as it is is just fine! We do not need a copy or an 'Americanized' version! Don't be daft! It's like messing with a formula that has worked for years. It will diminish the originality, history, and legacy that the show has created in its nearly fifty-year history! I grew up watching the classic series and now the revised one and I feel that would be a huge mistake- not not only for television, but the fans!

What do you think? Should there be a U.S. Torchwood? Leave me your pros/cons below :)

Something BlondeThis Way Comes....

I assure you, its not moi...Hello!! I'm not a blonde! This is actually something via Twitter I encountered over the past couple of days.. You know how I've written about Twilight posers on Twitter (See I Told You, Ted Backs Me Up..Sort Of) and how although quite entertaining, can damage a persons reputation..That is if that is the goal.. Being duped is one thing, but following someone you know isn't who they say they are isn't being duped...It is purely entertainment. I wonder did the Blonde not know that impersonation is the sincerest form of flattery? I doubt it because she went on an all-out, no-holds barred, spam every twit pic related to the situation and decided to go on a I'M SAVING THE TWITTERVERSE mission... Blonde, leave the tights at home.

I applaude her for supposedly trying to shed light on the poser epidemic but seriously acting childish and immature doesn't bode well with myself or others. Especially when you insult via twit pic (and yes, posting comments on twit-pic knowing you were blocked for WHATEVER reason is a form of harassment.) We don't follow for popularity, we follow for similar interest or because the poster is funny..Or in come cases we're just being nosey!

I thought it was funny how she said that someone she knew who knew so and so DM'ed (direct message) her and said they were fake.. *dies laughing* and that she found the real So and So and they were aware of the poser.. Yeah they're aware of them, but do you see them doing anything about it? Um..nope.. Why? Quite simple, they do not care! It is giving them publicity! It was also interesting to read how she would'nt reveal her sources (I smell Ted Casablanca around here..lol). Now, If I were say busting out a presumed poser, I'd list my sources! Hell, I'd let all know who told me (and those who know me know I have NO problem holding my tongue!) But this insn't the case..

And even today, she went back to a person's Twit-Pic and continued to post things. Yes! IF you annoy someone you will get called out your name. At 36, you really shouldn't be acting so trite and juvenile...She states she doesn't like 'gang mentality' but she uses the same tactics as those she accuses of doing.. That pot is black..Kettle is black... And yeah someone called her racist, which I don't particularly care for, because she dislikes Obama. Well I disliked Bush.. Cheney...Perez...Does that make me a racist homophobe? Nope, means I don't like them.. Nuff said.. If she is about peace, love, etc. then why didn't she just ignore it.. Noone gives a damn about her Blonde blog and her mundane life. But, this issue caused her to gain hits..So way to go Blonde!! More hits and views for you!! *rolls eyes*

For someone who has never heard of the shows Supernatural and Heroes(which I think is a complete LIE!), she really threw herself into it. Blonde, hey! Try this.... We have an abundance of Twilight posers..Use your 'investigative journalistic skills' on that! And hey! While your at it, I hear the Lochness Monster and Unicorns have Twitter too...


To those who want to view her blog, HERE is the link...