Archives: What’s Happening in HTG Town

According to recent scuttlebutt around town, Ritchie Steven Presents Horror Hour star Emilie de Ravin is divorcing hubby Josh Janowicz after just three years of marriage.

“Emilie and Josh are filing for divorce,” explained a rep for the actress. “They have recently been living separately and remain friends.”

The couple, each 27 years old, dated for four years before they married in June 2006 in Australia and moved to Los Angeles. They separated just six months after their marriage and have been on-and-off ever since. But it was a recent casting battle that caused the marriage to finally terminate.

“Apparently Emilie is a hot item for television,” the representative continued. “She appeared as a regular cast member on Horror Hour during this last set. Now Czartim really wants her for Snobs. According to people around town, Tim and Emilie have been spending a lot of time together, if you know what I mean. It was too much for Josh to handle.”

Are the rumors of an affair are true? Who will end up with the actress next session? Happening reporters will keep their eyes and ears open for more information.

Next week, as the HTG TV session enters week six, one show’s future is in question. I Don’t Care, the last minute situational comedy from producer Phaethon0017, will enter into its one hour season finale.

“I started the show rough. I had pitched it last minute and it was picked up by DRTV just as quickly as I’d come up with it. The pilot was a bit short as the page limit forced me to cut it in half. As the show went on I was able to develop it and come up with something I enjoyed writing. As of now, I’m not entirely sure what the fate of the series will be, but season 1 was good fun.”

As I Don’t Care makes its finale debut, let’s remember some of our favorite moments from the series…aww I don’t care.

The cast of I Don’t Care anxiously await their show’s fate

Television series You, Me & That Guy, which starred John Cho, James Roday, Dominic Monaghan and Jon Dore, appears to the be the first casualty in mid-season cancellations. Multiple sources confirm that the show has been axed by producer/Devil Ray Network head Quantum.

“It was a good run. But at the end of the day, the stories just aren’t there,” Quantum commented at a press conference earlier today. “We started off strong, but the show can only to get weaker, in terms of story, from here on in.”

When asked about the cast, Quantum stated “The cast was amazing. Every one of them did a great job in their respective roles, especially Jon Dore and James Roday, who just nailed their parts.”

Actor James Roday, on the other hand, was not as pleased as his former employer.

“I thought that I was one of his favs” the Psych star pondered. “We’ve got a lineup of projects that should keep us together for some time. But if he cancels one thing, what’s to stop him from cancelling another? I don’t know. I’m just going to have to do some thinking about all this.”

When asked about what is going to replace You, Me & That Guy, Quantum smiled and stated “On Set.”

Although On Set isn’t a ratings hit, it does have over 12 episodes produced. That means when/if syndication comes, On Set would be eligible for it.

On Set currently doesn’t have a scheduled time, but rumors are circulating that it could take the 11:00, 9:30 or 8:30 slot.

UPDATE: A disgruntled James Roday was seen being escorted from the DRTV building earlier today by security guards. Mr. Roday or Quantum have not been able to comment as of this writing.

The hit Snobs, shown on Devil Ray Television, has been renewed for a second season, according to producer Czartim of But Alas Productions. The show may become an hour long, but the final decision has not been made yet. The cast, including stars Mila Kunis and Jesse Eisenberg, plus the basic premise of the show would remain the same. However, the setting would be different.

“The show has always been about the characters” explained Czartim. “When the season ends, so will the story arc. This means newcomers can watch it and not feel like they’re missing out.”

Also, an HTG version of the HBO series In Treatment has been picked up by DRTV. Ten episodes are planned currently for the first season.

“Obviously, the format will need to be changed since the show can’t air daily. But the fundamentals of the show will remain intact.”

Mary Louise Parker, who recently guested on Men of Massachusetts, has already signed on to star.

It’s not uncommon for producers and studios to provide extra incentives to review films and television shows. It is uncommon, however, that an incentive is given with the magnitude of the following offer:

The first person to review every episode of “Hero or Something Like it” will get $10 million per episode, right now there are 12 episodes. You would get $120 million plus whatever more episodes there end up being this season. Each additional person to review every episode will get $5mill per episode. Must review all episodes to get the bonus, paid when the latest episode of the show is reviewed.

PJ Flip, producer of Hero or Something Like It on FBTV, made the offer. Will someone step up to the plate and take him up on it? Who will it be? Perhaps a person who has not reviewed yet will enter the critiquing part of HTG. With enough money offered to buy a mansion in Malibu, it’s a certainty that someone will profit highly from this.

UPDATE: Czartim has claimed the $120 million dollar prize from PJ. CT has mentioned a number of things that he could spend his money on, including toys, cars and maybe a franchise. Nothing final has been decided. Don’t forget that the $5 mil per episode offer is still available to all.

“Used to take me less time to do the ratings” Teufel remarked upon the completion of the scores. “I’m getting old.”

At the top of the heap was the 10K Cases series The Policeman. The Rogue Net managed to cash in on the best buzz of the season and positive voting. Don’t worry, Super fans, because the first episode of the FBTV series by Chocolate Dog tied for that honor, with the second episode following next in the ratings.

“Some good shows got left behind because they don’t have the cast to compete with some shows” commented a visitor to HTG Chat. “I’m sure producers and net heads will figure out what to do quickly.”

Week 2 of the season begins post haste, with voting open for a week. Don’t forget to cast yours before next Wednesday!

With the absence of a television producer, what can an HTG TV network chief do? If you’re Lucian Carter of Rogue Net, you fill in the empty time by producing shows yourself. With that, DC Comics superhero Firestorm is coming to the small screen.

In the live action film, Ronnie Raymond (Will Bowes) is attending college on a wrestling scholarship. Instead of taking easy courses, he signs up for Advanced Physics, taught by Nobel Prize-winning Martin Stein (Ben Stein). Little do the two know that something will bring them closer together than they could ever expect. Also in the cast are Brittany Underwood, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Ed Westwick. Among guest stars during the two hour-long episodes are Avery Brooks and Brandon Routh.

“Sometimes when you run a network, you have to put in that extra effort” explained a Rogue Net staff member. “Lucian’s going to do what it takes to put the network at the top of the ratings.”

A time has not been given yet on the Firestorm opening. A film based on the character has been proposed.