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REASONABLE REMAKES: The Return Of “Dallas”

June 6th, 2012

James Shotwell

Under The Gun is continuing our efforts to bring you more original and engaging content with REASONABLE REMAKES. Written by film-nerd Justin Proper, this column aims to highlight Hollywood’s forgotten gems and spark debate.

You see, we’ve grown tired of Hollywood rehashing ideas we’re old enough to remember. Why remake something the majority of the planet still remembers and loves deeply when there are tons of films that deserve a chance to be as great as modern technology and skill can make them? If you agree, this column is for you.

This week’s guest columnist: UTG Editor James …

Posted in Columns, Features, News, Reasonable Remakes, reviews

Tags: 2012, column, Dallas, ewing family, feature, john ross, jr, patrick duffy, preview, primetime, reasonable remakes, review, southfork ranch, television, tnt, tv preview, tv series

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Fred Durst Signs TV Deal, Officially A “Douchebag”

October 14th, 2011

James Shotwell

Some stories fall out of the industry like gifts from the sky or Christmas come early. This one is three Christmases combined.

Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has signed a deal with CBS to develop a new primetime sitcom tentatively titled Douchebag. The series will star Durst, who you may remember from :30 seconds in Zoolander, as a “rock legend looking for balance between his high-profile lifestyle and trying to raise a family.” CBS has committed to at least reading the script, though no actual shoot/pilot date has been announced.

This could quite possibly be the greatest thing …

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Tags: CBS, developing, douchebag, fred durst, Limp Bizkit, primetime, sitcom, tv series, tv show, working title

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