Big news, people. NBC Universal has reached an agreement with Working Title to make TV shows from the British film company’s roster. In other words, any movie Hugh Grant’s ever been in might end up a TV show on NBC, and the franchise that’s getting the most buzz right now is Bridget Jones, the plucky chubby klutz who represents today’s urban professional everywoman. Start petting your cats in excitement!
One of the aims is to make TV adaptations of Working Title’s library of more than 90 theatrical releases, which includes the Bridget Jones movies, Billy Elliot and Nanny McPhee, along with Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Shaun of the Dead…
[NBU International president Pete] Smith cautioned that there were still a number of hurdles to overcome, because the rights to the properties under debate were not yet cleared, “but that is our ambition”. [Guardian]
Yes, at last! I’ve waited YEARS for a show that makes me want to punch myself in the balls more than “Grey’s Anatomy.”
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Oh, man, I’m not sure there are enough photos on the Hipster Puppies Tumblr to make up for this…
No thanks.
Liz Lemon is my comically trainwrecky everywoman of choice.
If this show gets made there will be a spike in sales of ice cream and cat adoptions.
And the thought of a Shaun of the Dead TV series makes me wanna’ cry.
You better not, NBC. You’re already on shaky ground.
Who the fuck is Renée Zellweger?
Bon Bons and Dove bars for EVERYONE!!!!!
It’s better than Lost.
BURNSYYYYYY!
*waves fist at the sky*
“Yes, at last! I’ve waited YEARS for a show that makes me want to punch myself in the balls more than ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’
You must not have seen ‘Private Practice’.
I’m sorry, Patty. I thought this post was about Cop Rock when I wrote that.
If NBC wanted to steal from Britain, they should develop a series for Carl Pilkington.
Fact: Every entry in Bridget Jones’ diary ends with “MLIT.”
Oi! That bird’s got some gibbles for trinkets!
“Start petting your cats in excitement!”
Hehe. Like masturbating.
I’ll give it a chance, but they better chose a chubby actress! LOL