Dead Like Me Movie

Just read this post in the Dead Like Me Forum by DB7878 (who is now essentially running the site – a true Dead Like Me Fan!!!)

It basiclly says how Ellen Muth saw the movie as an end to the Dead Like Me franchise.

The movie, which is about iconoclastic 18-year old Georgia Lass, who is killed by falling space debris (a toilet seat from a satellite), and becomes a grim reaper. She joins a local grim reaper group and is assigned the task of helping the souls of the newly dead cross into the afterlife. Dead Like Me: Life After Death is a sequel to the Showtime series, Dead Like Me, which ran during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. After its initial run, reruns of the series could be seen on the Science Fiction channel. Jasmine Guy, Callum Blue, Joy Stevenson, and Britt McKillip reprised their television roles for the movie.

 

A question and answer period followed the film, during which time Muth revealed the bad news that she felt the movie represented the end of the Dead Like Me franchise.

It is sad what happed to the Dead Like Me series, it was really an amazing show. The movie tried to recapture that “magic” – getting (most) of the cast back together, but I felt that somehow it was just different. Very good! – but different.

Despite Ellens thoughts, I would still LOVE to see another Dead Like Me series – or move. There is so much they could still do.

Do you feel Ellens comments suggest the end?

Here is an article that many of us Dead Like Me Fans could relate to…

http://io9.com/5273419/what-it-would-take-for-new-firefly

“What It Would Take For New Firefly?”

So, any comments?

MGM, owner of the ‘Dead Like Me’ franchise , has two major stakeholders at odds.  On one side are  the private equity firms that bought it several years ago and then put Sloan and some $3.7 bil in debt in place.  On the other are the lenders of that debt, and the lenders, not unlike any good grim reaper, have a postit with the initials M-G-M and an ETD quickly approaching and are holding meeting discussing the collection.  The stakes are high for fans of ‘Dead Like Me’ because depending on the outcome we may see some new DLM project sooner, or perhaps never again.  

See the thread ‘MGM State of Financial Health’ inside the forum for more detail.

Just a quick “thanks” to DB7878 - who has agreed to help keep the site up-to-date with the latest Dead Like Me - and Dead Like Me Life After Death News!!! Thankyou

The news on this site has been very slow lately – and it’s not because the Dead Like Me World is, err, “dead” – it’s the fact I just haven’t had time to keep the site updated with how the movie is doing,  DVD release dates, or any other news the fans deserve to read. I’m very sorry!

I’m also sorry I haven’t been posting in the forum – I read it everyday, but just never seem to get the time to post. – Sorry again!!

So…

I’m looking for some TRUE Dead Like Me Fans. People who love the show – and have time to talk about it. I need a few people who can run the site, keep it updated with news, stories, and anything else that takes your fancy (Dead Like Me related of course!)

If you would like to become a write for the site, the requirements are:

• You can write. (And can do it often)
• You know how to use Word Press. (Very important!)
• You read entertainment site, forums, etc, where you can find hot news about Dead Like Me.
• – It would be nice if you talked in the forum too

It’s a big requests lists I know! And here comes the real slap in the face – it’s unpaid. There are no Ads on this site. I don’t get paid. It’s just a fan site, and if you are a fan, and you want people to read your thoughts this is the place to do it. Check Google – this site is on Page 1 for “Dead Like Me”, “Dead Like Me Movie”, “Dead Like Me Forum”, “Dead Like Me News”, etc, etc. Basically, people come here for the news – and you could be the guy/gal who gives that news. Like a Dead Like Me Anchorman!

So you get the fact people are actually reading what you write – and you also get a YOURNAME@deadlikememovie.com email address.

Don’t all rush at once to request an account! Lol

Seriously, please, if you want to help out – post in comments below

Regards,

UPDATE: Alex Ankales, a director of development in the straight to video feature division was one of the people let go.

EXCLUSIVE: MGM/UA thought they could do this without any announcements. But I’ve confirmed that about 3% to 4% of the studio’s total employment was “restructured” today and “a small number” of people lost their jobs. But when the studio was working with a skeleton staff to begin with, those layoffs and firings become more significant to operations. I’m told that the studio’s fiscal year ended yesterday, on March 31st, so today a lot of people’s contracts ended and some didn’t get renewed, especially in the television and distribution departments. Also, in-house flack Jeff Pryor was demoted to outside consultant (I say rightfully so because he was beyond useless). He won’t deal with movies and corporate anymore, just handle TV and digital. As for the studio’s fiscal future, I don’t know how MGM/UA stays afloat, I really don’t.

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/source-wholesale-layoffs-at-mgm/

Is this going to stop any chance of seeing another Dead Like Me Movie???

– Post submitted by DB7878

So today I finally watched Dead Like Me: Life After Death.

First thing’s first, and I don’t actually think I’ve said this before:

THANK YOU MGM – THE CAST / CREW and anyone else involved in the making of the show. Thanks for the movie!

Why did they make a movie about a show after been ‘dead’ for 5 years? – It has to be for the fans. They knew we wanted more, and they provided it.

Now, I’m not going to write a review – the reviews in the FORUM are MUCH better then I could ever do, and I agree with all of them in one way or another.

What I would like to talk about is the chances of the movie leading onto another series…

When Dead Like Me ended all that time ago – I was really upset, I couldn’t believe such a great show was gone. You think its going to go on for years, and then “BANG” it’s cancelled. First you’re mad – you try to fight it, but over time, you accepted it was gone.

When you watch a movie – you know it’s a one off. You don’t expect the credits to roll, and then a series to be produced on what happens after that. You know it’s over with. – Though, Some movies are left open for a sequel…

Should we just be happy with the movie – it was amazing really that it was made so long after the series ended. Should the fans expect more, or be grateful for what they got.

How do you feel?  Forum, Comments – all welcome

Check this out - an interview with the cast of Dead Like Me at “Comic Con” — in HD. (Where is the Bluray Dead Lile Me Film disk?!? Come on MGM!) Anyway, enjoy…

Got to say thanks once again to the amazing Bebe from the Dead Like Me FaceBook site for this great video! Cheers!

Hi All — Just a quick post this.

I see in our forum that a few people have reported problems with their new Dead Like Me: Life After Death DVD Discs (Disks?) / and the new Series 1 and 2 Disks.

Problems with the “physical quality of DVD” — causing the disks to spin out of balance, make strange noises, and even pause in certain spots.

Now i’m not saying ALL DVDs are like this — But i would like to hear if your’s are ok.

You can add your comments about your disks in the Forum (In this Topic HERE) or you can use the Poll i’ve added on the right hand side of this page.

Thanks!

Here is a great review from markbond20

I’m not going to post it all here, as it’s long — but it’s good to see some positive words about the film.

This film was a love letter to the fans. The original basis of the tv series was to watch George learn responsibility in a setting that taught her the hard way. We finally see George as the adult; the voice of reason. It was time for the other reapers to make mistakes - and the ways they do so are the ways we’ve wanted to see for a long time. I only wish they had given more time to explain the full breadth of consequences the reapers had begun by shirking off their duties. Cameron hinted at some kind of domino effect to put the universe back into balance (the tidal wave in Indonesia, i think) - but this threat needed a dark visual to give the movie more weight.

Marks full review is in the forum — as well as a few more by other members.

Why not share your thoughts on the film or series???

Has anyone seen the film, then decided to try the series? or is it still mainly a film just for the fans of the original show?