Dead Like Me

There is so little news about the upcoming Dead Like Me Movie, that this blog is basically dead for weeks at a time. Sorry about this – I’ve said it before, if anyone has any news or info AT ALL, just post in the forum, and I’ll put it on the main page for all the world to read

So, what can I tell you that you may not know…

Since posting the article below about 22nd of July being the release date for the movie, it seems more certain the “July” will be the month. The exact day is still not known – but we’ll see.

There is a rumour going around that some of the cast have been required to rerecord certain parts of dialogue due to background noise from a truck. This has also been posted on the Sci Fi channel Dead Like Me Forum.

“Dead Like Me Online” has reported that there will be references to the site (and members?) in the new film. The owner is being very “hush hush” about it, and has set up a competition for people to spot the refrences. Worth a look! If any site should get a mention for helping Dead Like Me come back, it’s DLMO!!

And Finally…

BeBe, a member on here, and on Dead Like Me Online, has started posting some transcripts from Starfury last October.

Here is a little bit of what’s been put:

Susan/Bebe: Hey Ellen, I just wanted to ask did you enjoy going back to make the new DVD movie of Dead Like Me?

Ellen: Very much so, it actually, it changed a lot form the series, I can’t really say what the changes are, but I like them a lot.
We’ve lost two characters, but one has been replaced and the other one seems to have gone oo-o-off [gestures away] where we don’t know where he’s gone off, but then a new character is introduced.
And just going back and seeing the cast again, and you know, reading the new material they wrote and the new ideas that they came up with, it was a lot of fun. And we had all changed over three years, so you see us and like Mason; all of a sudden this skinny, scrawny little shit, is all of a sudden like muscular, I don’t know where that came from! And Delores lost ‘a lot’ of weight, and I still look like me but… I guess! [Giggles] Ah, but other than that, I Mean yeah, I had a good time doing it.

You can read more in the Dead Like Me Online Forum, but you will have to join.

I wasn’t going to post this – but if I didn’t, when the date comes, I would be saying; “I was told this was going to be the release date months ago!” – But no one would believe me.

Here we go…

I just received an email from a claimed “insider” that the Dead Like Me Movie will be released on the July 22nd 2008. The guy (girl?) claims that the final effects are now almost complete, the DVD design is complete, and they are releasing the DVD a day before comic-con – to promote, sell DVD’s and get more buzz.

How true is this? Who can say?

If you listened to the great podcast posted over at http://justpushplayonline.com/?p=307 you will hear Ellen say that the movie will be released in July. So the “Insider” is right there – but they could have just made a day up after listening to that.

I’ve search all over trying to confirm the email – there is nothing on any of the official sites, or the usual: Wikipedia, Dead Like Me online, etc.

So will July 22nd be “Day of the Dead”???

We’ll see – but if it is – you heard it here first! (If it isn’t, just pretend I said nothing)
Can anyone backup (or dismiss) this “news”??? Post in the comments, don’t email,  let’s keep it in the open…

Cheers.

Reporting this – (Better late than never) – The writers’ strike ended over a week ago now, but just in case you didn’t know, I thought I better post it on here . Well done to the writers for holding out on what they wanted! And it’s great news for fans of shows such as Lost, 24, and any other of the 6 prime time shows that have been affected. Is it good news for the new Dead Like Me Series??? Well, I cannot honestly say. I don’t know if the two writers were on strike – I’m guessing they were. So Yes! It’s good for Dead Like Me

Any site that gives us a link by name – deservers another mention!
 

Just Push Play have been great and split out the Ellen Muth interview sections from their full podcast, so now you can get straight to it.

There are 3 parts – and like mentioned before, keep checking back as they are going to post the FULL 35 mins interview soon! That’s going to be well worth the wait.

Check it out here: http://justpushplayonline.com/?p=304

Cheers
  

 As most of you will know, the Writers Guild of America are currently on strike. The strike started on the 5th of November 2007 – and is still on now. It’s effecting a lot of hit shows, such as 24 and heroes. But will it affect Dead Like Me? We can assume that it won’t affect the Dead Like Me Movie. If you read the previous post – we have a link to a site where you can hear Ellen Muth say that the movie will be out in July, and is currently in Post-Production.

Wikipedia (everyone’s favourite source of information) defines Post-Production as editing the picture, editing the soundtrack, Writing and recording the soundtrack music and adding visual special. This should basically mean that the writers are no longer involved.

Where the strike “Could” effect Dead Like Me is if the show was going to go back to series. Although it is still unconfirmed, and it has already been stated that a series would only be possible if the Dead Like Me Film was taken well, would the scripts for a possible series already have been started? They would need revisions, changes, agreements, collaboration. Would all this work have started after the film had been released, and waited until the sales built up to a decent level – or would they have everything ready to get going as soon as the facts were in.

It would be great to get some solid evidence for the possibility of a new series. Have the actors signed long contracts that they would work on the show again? When Dead Like Me was originally in production – the actors were in 5 year contracts.

It would also be great to find out if the writers (credited as) Stephen Godchaux and John Masius are on strike, or have started any series script.

As soon as more info about the series, the film and any other info is found out, it’ll be posted on here.

 “Just Push Play” (a Pop-Culture blog run by Gary) have just posted a podcast interview with Ellen Muth.

In the interview Ellen states that the movie is still in Post-Production but will be released in July.

The link to the podcast can be found here: http://justpushplayonline.com/?p=303
They also say that the full interview will be posted later this week. So keep checking back.

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Thanks to IcyDelight on Dead Like Me Online forums (link), and DB7878 on the Ellen-Muth.com forums (Quote from IcyDelight: For anyone listening, the two Ellen segments start at about 28m and 1hr 28m into the show.)

Cheers

Although some of you will know these facts, I thought I would just answer a few of the emails I’ve been getting in one post:

Ellen Muth – YES, Ellen Muth will be playing Georgia “George” Lass.

Narration – Ellen Muth the star of Dead Like Me, will be doing the “voice over” / narrating that everyone loves in the upcoming Dead Like Me Film. – This is 100% definitely confirmed. It’s in the “Dead Like Me Movie Trailer”, it’s been confirmed by Ellen herself at a press / fan conference. (We’d love to post a link to an official source if anyone has one)

Characters – Almost all of the original cast are back. Yes – even Delores “her big brown eyes” Herbig (Christine Willes) and everyone favourite ex Special Forces agent Crystal Smith (Crystal Dahl). Two significant changes are Rube Sofer (Mandy Patinkin) and Daisy Adair (Laura Harris), who will not be in the film.

New Characters – Goodbye Rube. Goodbye Daisy. — Hello Cameron (Henry Ian Cusick) and err, Hello Daisy (Sarah Wynter). There is also an unconfirmed character called Hudson who will be Reggie’s boyfriend.

The Film – the film will be a Direct to DVD release. i.e not in the cinema.

The Story – I will update “The Movie” tab as soon as possible – to give a better idea what the films storyline.

Possible New Series – Rumour has it, that if the sale of the DVDs are good – the show could go back to series. If you ever needed a reason to buy a DVD instead of just downloading it from the internet – this is it.
Do you have a Fact / Question / Rumour that is missing from this post? Comment below, let’s get them all out for everyone to read.

Happy new year to all our readers!

And here’s a bit of a rant to all the Dead Like Me Movie doubters out there (Sorry to all the fans)  
 
 

After reading around the net for people’s thoughts on Dead Like Me and the Dead Like Me Movie, I’m surprised to see how many people are saying “If Brian Fuller isn’t involved, I’m not interested.” or “No Mandy Patinkin, No Dead Like Me.”  This is a very extreme view – and any true Dead Like Me fan should at least give the film a chance. Here’s two reasons why:

1. Brian Fuller – although he came up with the idea of Dead Like Me / the characters / the “Dead Like Me World”, he had a dispute with the network broadcasting the show, and left after 5 episodes. He must have had his reasons to leave such a great show and his ideas behind, but Dead Like Me “lived on” for another season without him. Dead Like Me wasn’t canceled because Fuller left, ShowTime, decided to drop it from their schedule. If you are someone who only enjoyed the first 5 episodes of Dead Like Me, then the Dead Like Me Movie may not be for you. Did you notice any differences? Post a comment below, let us know.

2. Mandy Patinkin – If you’ve read any previous posts on here, you may have already seen that Mandy Patinkin not being in the Dead Like Me Movie is something that I personally will be sad about. The relationship between Rube and George was great, and the father figure to the rest of the reapers was also a big part of the show to me. Mandy Patinkin Leaving Dead Like Me isn’t the first time an important character has left though. How many of you didn’t like it when Betty (Rebecca Gayheart) was “replaced” by Daisy (Sarah Wynter)? Read around. Checkout some of the Dead Like Me fan sites. There were a lot of upset people. But eventually we got used to Daisy, and through character development, learned to love her. I’m sure the same will happen with Cameron Kane (Henry Ian Cusick). You also have to remember – this is the Dead Like Me Movie. It’s going to be a couple of hours long. I think Dead Like Me deserves at least that amount of your time to try it out. Who knows – if it is picked up for a series, Rube could always come back.

Have anything to say about any of this? Post a comment, lets hear your thoughts.
 

With 4 days to go until Dead Like Me Online was to close its doors forever, the news that the current owner has sold the site was released to the public!

The new owners must have some original plans for the site, with a fresh site design being uncovered today. It’s good to see that the future of DLMO is now safe again!

Dead Like Me Online (DLMO) is the leading site to talk about Dead Like Me. With show facts, discussions, and even the odd cast member(s?) actively talking to fans, it was with some surprise that on Friday, May 18th 2007, the site owner Rich (posts under the username of “Ellensababe!”) announced that the forum would be shutdown.

The forum members at DLMO have actively supported the attempt to “resurrect” Dead Like Me, and it is a shock that with the recent good news of a film being produced, the site owner would decided to close the board.

The exact reason behind Richs decision to close the site is unknown, if we find out, we will let you know. We can only hope for some last minute mind changing. (fingers crossed)

Will the site close down on May 25th 2007 – we will know soon