James Sims

Television

  • The Wrap: SAG Might Kill Hollywood’s Evolution

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    James Sims

    While SAG has all but agreed on the new-media terms of the producers’ offer, holding out any further runs the risk of stunting Hollywood’s evolution. Studios will soon have no option but to make a push for more online content, otherwise they might lose the digital demographic…

  • The Wrap: Sesame Street Needs Another Hero

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    James Sims

    Newspapers will find their way online and network newscasts can relocate to sister cable channels, should ratings for the big three continue to fall. But when Big Bird and the gang start hurting, impressionable children might be left with few alternatives…

  • Sofa Snark – March 14, 2009 (Video)

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    James Sims

    Welcome to the second webisode of Sofa Snark, my weekly vlog series wrapping up the week’s prime-time television shows. Thanks to a mini-vacation next week, I’ve decided to post the latest webisode a couple of days early…

  • The Wrap: Re-inventing Alec Baldwin

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    James Sims

    While Baldwin considers adding PR consultant to his resume, I’ll wait with anticipation to hear his musings on TCM of such classics as “Rocky,” “Ben-Hur” and “Cat Ballou.”

  • Sofa Snark – March 9, 2009 (Video)

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    James Sims

    I’ve finally taken the plunge and given in to video blogging, or vlogging for the hipsters out there.  Welcome to “Sofa Snark,” my weekly vlog series wrapping up the week’s prime-time television shows.  Every Monday I will be taking on some of my favorite shows, mostly because my DVR is always overflowing, and so are…

  • L Word: One More for the Gays

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    James Sims

    After six years, it’s now in its last season, and Showtime execs should be cheered for doing what so many networks fail to accomplish. They have provided longtime “L Word” fans with an appropriate swan song…

  • The Wrap: 90210 Gets Pickup… DVR Victorious

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    James Sims

    If broadcast television wishes to remain relevant as cable channels like HBO and Showtime rack up all of the Emmys and Golden Globes, then they must fully acknowledge the viewing habits of their loyal customers. Otherwise, Hulu and other new media services will more rapidly erode the power of NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and the…

  • Conan O’Brien Needs a Mexican

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    James Sims

    NBC announced earlier this week that Conan O’Brien will be picking up his former co-host, Andy Richter, on his way to Los Angeles, where the two will fill the shoes of soon to depart Jay Leno. Other than “Late Night,” Richter might be best known for multiple failed shows on Fox and NBC since leaving…

  • Warner Bros. Runs Away with "Fringe"

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    James Sims

    Variety reports that Warner Bros. TV has joined the ranks of unpatriotic production companies as it opts to flee America for Canada in order to save a buck on “Fringe.” The J.J. Abrams hour-long drama premiered on Fox earlier this year to uncertain ratings but has steadily increased its viewers…

  • Oscar Chatter Roundup

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    James Sims

    Defamer makes the top of this list seeing how it opted to live blog the Oscars in a final blaze of glory. The Los Angeles version of its snarky flagship site Gawker met its independent demise last night. Expect all Defamer posts to show up on the Gawker homepage henceforth. Hugh Jackman managed to work…