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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
Still not see the movie? – Heres some new trailers linked to us from the “Dead Like Me Facebook Group” If facebook is your thing – This is the Group to join!
Here is some GREAT news if you get SCI FI EAST — A Full Night of Dead Like Me. Perfect for the night before the official release of the movie!
Get this in your planner: 16th Feb 2008 SciFi Channel
Now, some not-so-great news… It starts at 8am
08:00AM – DEAD LIKE ME – PILOT – PART 1
09:00AM – DEAD LIKE ME – PILOT – PART 2
10:00AM – DEAD LIKE ME – DEAD GIRL WALKING
11:00AM – DEAD LIKE ME – CURIOUS GEORGE
12:00PM – DEAD LIKE ME – REAPERCUSSIONS
01:00PM – DEAD LIKE ME – REAPING HAVOC
02:00PM – DEAD LIKE ME – REAPER MADNESS
03:00PM – DEAD LIKE ME – SUNDAY MORNINGS
04:00PM – DEAD LIKE ME – A COOK
05:00PM – DEAD LIKE ME – NIGHTHAWKS
06:00PM – DEAD LIKE ME – REST IN PEACE
Count them — that’s 11 episodes from Series 1. If anyone knows when they are showing Series 2, or when the series is being shown on SciFi in the UK — please… Post in the Forum or comment below! Thanks.
Edit: Just pointed out by russian_reaper (Thanks so much!) — these episodes are not in order, and 11 is NOT the full set of series 1. Make sure you BUY THE DVDS if you want to see them properly
4 Days to go until the official release date of the Dead Like Me Movie. A Lot of people have now seen the movie, and we did get a few good reviews yesterday about the film.
It is now possible to see how the movie is being taken by the public — thanks to the many sites out there that give stats.
Ok, first — this site… 44% more visitors then last month. Thats Good. +1
IMDB is reporting the movie as 6.9/10. Thats also Good. (IMDB Dead Like Me Page: careful! Lots of spoilers on there) +1
MGM have now given Dead Like Me: Life After Death a page. About Time! +1
Amazon are reporting that the film is the 21st best selling DVD in the Movies & TV section. (On a site that that big, 21st isnt bad! It’s ranked No.1 for “Made-for-TV Movies”) +1
Once the film is officially released, there will be some real stats to find on the net. I’m really waiting for the Rotten Tomatoes rank.
At the end of the day — stats mean nothing. You like the film, you don’t. But i’ll continue posting them.
Hi All — Just a quick post this.