Dead Like Me

On Friday, creditors vote on a plan to send MGM into bankruptcy court, to be relieved of a crushing debt load, not to mention a management that offered spending solutions at sharp odds with desires of the lenders.

The article referenced inside also has a lot of detail on what’s been happening over the last several months as the lenders (and now Icahn) struggle for control.  If this finally gets settled perhaps stability will allow management to consider options for new projects  (e.g. Dead Like Me?)

* There is a possible stalemate – see inside

Critically acclaimed for Dead Like Me,Wonderfalls and Pushing Daisies, Bryan Fuller simply hasn’t had any luck in keeping his television projects alive for a lengthy period of time. But his next series could have a considerably better chance at survival: a reboot of The Munsters.

Bryan Fuller Resurrects The Munsters « Spinoff Online – Covering TV, Film and Entertainment News Daily

“New York, New York – August 12, 2010 – Syfy today announced it has commissioned a scripted pilot from Bryan Fuller, creator of Dead Like Me and Pushing Daisies.

The show will be based upon the popular book The Lotus Caves by John Christopher, about colonists who rebel against the rigidity of their lunar colony by exploring beyond its proscribed boundaries and discovering a series of caves ruled by a super-intelligent, alien species.

Jim Grey (In Plain Sight, Pushing Daisies) will co-write the script with Fuller.”

Syfy Orders Pilot from ‘Pushing Daisies‘ and ‘Dead Like Me‘ Creator Bryan Fuller; Based on the Book ‘The Lotus Caves‘

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.’s creditors, unsatisfied with proposals to buy or restructure the debt-laden film studio, have contacted Hollywood executives who may be willing to run it, people with knowledge of the situation said.

Key lenders who have bought into the MGM debt seem to believe that it can be made viable again – with a little more money and new management   – article in side.

The cold hard reality for the lenders to MGM may be sinking in, but this could be good for fans of Dead Like Me who would like to see the franchise resurrected in some form or another. The article quoted inside basically says that key lenders are coming to the conclusion that their best pathway out may be to hold a garage sale for MGM assets – selling them off in pieces. The spotlight will be on the big stuff, but for interested parties this will be an opportunity to step in to buy just the DLM franchise and go forward.

According to this source – High Fidelity – The top five smartest people in entertainment:

4.) Ellen Muth (Actress) – TV: Dead Like Me – IQ: 156
This up-and-coming star has won a few awards within her career. Although her acting career started at age four, she has received more attention for her recent role in Dead Like Me. She is currently a member of Intertel and Mensa, which has fairly high standards. Mensa requires one to be in the 98th percentile of IQ, while Intertel members must be is the 99th percentile.

Others on list:

Sharon Stone 154/Tarantino 160/Dolph Lundgren 165/James Woods 180, and mentioned in passing Einstein 163/Stephen Hawking 160 although the last two aren’t entertainers by choice.

High Fidelity – Arts & Entertainment

Yes.  Here’s a quote regarding Dead Like Me and a link to the complete article.

The Showtime original series, Dead Like Me was canceled at the end of season two, and though they did go on to make a coinciding film, the potential for further seasons was abundant. Featuring a cast of “reapers” who take on the job of making sure the dead are collected in a timely manner, the series could have gone on for years, dealing with the living and their struggle when it comes to facing death.

There’s also a clip ‘Dead Like Me – George Dies.

Do Networks Cancel Too Early? | Real TV Addict

And what he has to say sounds like a blunt message to MGM management and to the remaining two bidders  –  see today’s posting inside.

“It’s a girl for Eric Dane & Rebecca Gayheart

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor Eric Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart are parents to a baby girl now. The couple has welcomed their first child together on Wednesday, their publicist confirmed Thursday.

Publicist Nanci Ryder confirmed the happy news to The Associated Press, saying the 38-year-old Gayheart delivered Dane’s baby Wednesday in a Los Angeles hospital.”

It’s a girl for Eric Dane & Rebecca Gayheart | The Money Times