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Mr Robinson said: “This is the first time that a TV production of such vast size and scale has been filmed in Northern Ireland. The announcement comes following the visit by the deputy first Minister and I to Los Angeles in March. It will be a welcome boost to the production sector, helping develop the industry here and bringing employment and investment to Northern Ireland.
“HBO is a recognised worldwide brand, with their programmes broadcast in over 150 countries. Securing this project over a number of competitors is a major coup for Northern Ireland. HBO has an enviable reputation for offering very high quality, original programming, receiving critical acclaim for its productions including Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, Band of Brothers and of course The Sopranos.”
This is why "save our show" campaigns would be wise to stop telling people to watch more TV. They should start telling people to watch more TV online.
The 13th episode, possibly set in a post-apocalyptic version of the Dollhouse will star internet goddess Felicia Day.
Dorian Wright has a whole smattering of these on the linked site. Here are a few of my favorites:
ALIENS: An unplanned pregnancy leads to complications.
ATLAS SHRUGGED: Selfish industrialist destroys economy.
BATMAN: Wealthy man assaults the mentally ill.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA: Redneck trucker kills Chinese immigrants.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Teenage serial killer destroys town in fit of semi-religious fervor.
DEADWOOD: Pimp and rapist charms frontier town into eventual fire-based disaster.
DOCTOR WHO: Elderly man serially abducts young women.
FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF: Amoral narcissist makes world dance for his amusement.
GHOSTBUSTERS: Unemployed college professors destroy hotel with nuclear weapons.
HARRY POTTER: Celebrity Jock thinks rules don’t apply to him, is right.
Many, many, many more at the link above.
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