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Sexe : Male
Statut : Célibataire
Age : 35
Zodiaque: Bélier

Ville : London
Région : London and South East
Pays: UK
Date d’inscription :: 2/01/2007
vendredi, février 29, 2008 
It's happening...

VARIETY ARTICLE

For anyone who missed my previous blogs, me, Simon, Jessica and Nira are not involved in any way, shape or form.

And neither do we want to be.

That show was very personal to us.

It's about Simon and Jessica, not just some format or high concept.

It pains me to see it reduced to this...

"Single-cam half-hour revolves around a young man and woman who pose as a couple in order to rent a cheap apartment."

Feel free to vent. I haven't got the energy right now.
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Tony G

 
In the words of Ed...

GAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
 
Publié par Tony G le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:10
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Jo

 
McBastards. We McHate them.
 
Publié par Jo le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:11
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La Julie

 
:: cries ::

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:: head desk ::
 
Publié par La Julie le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:11
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Nicole

 
I'll see your NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, and raise you a genuine Fox network icon:

DAMMIT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvajNFLpISk
 
Publié par Nicole le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:15
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Nerd Rage!!!! (aka Wendy Lady)
Nerd Rage

 
Remember, Fox brought us shows like The Swan, canceled Arrested Development and put on Dancing with the Stars, Cancelled Firefly FOR NO GOOD GOD DAMNED REASON! and Made Family Guy a commercial appeal. Peter? Doing Subway commercials? Who flubbed this?

No, McSpaced will not be viewed in this house hold!

Especially since they did not have the courtesy to ask Simon and Jessica and you for your creative input or to be part in it. And lord...Will & Grace? Ya know we are having a special on those box sets at work...$15...please don't let Spaced be reduced to that.
 
Publié par Nerd Rage!!!! (aka Wendy Lady) le jeudi, mars 06, 2008 - 4:35
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Mike D

 
Well, I won't watch it. I will get the Spaced (classic) DVDs when they come out here though.
 
Publié par Mike D le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:13
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VAL CORTINAS III
Val Cortinas III

 
How fucking lame.
 
Publié par VAL CORTINAS III le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:13
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Joshspotting

 

 
Publié par Joshspotting le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:15
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Dr.Johnny Manic PhD
Matt Boyd

 
Nick has great tits.
 
Publié par Dr.Johnny Manic PhD le samedi, mars 01, 2008 - 2:10
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danodon
Dan O'Donoghue

 
This is funny and sad.
 
Publié par danodon le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:35
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"Reynolds Style"

 
yeah, fuck that. i'll wait for my american spaced dvds, thank you very much.
 
Publié par "Reynolds Style" le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:20
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Rachael Yeah?

 
it's so hard to know if I want this show to cain badly, or be a marginal success.
either option seems like it would ruin the legacy.
it shouldn't be happening. why aren't Americans bothered about original comedy? what satisfaction can there be in basically ripping off the talent and creativity of others? it's not a 'homage', it's not a 'pastiche', it's just copying.

this Peter Johnson fellow has a lot to answer for.
 
Publié par Rachael Yeah? le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:20
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Discordia

 
Edgar, you hold them mate and I'll twat them. It's ridicul-arse. Truly. Is there nothing that can be done? No avenues to go down, no people to intimidate... I mean discuss this travesty with? A petition perhaps, a protest of some kind? No? Well, try and find some comfort in the fact that we - the fans - are outraged and are definatley on you, Simon and Jessica's side through all this. We love you guys so hard. I wish I could say something more meaningful really, or do something more proactive... if anyone can provide the finances, I'll happily get my fine Welsh arse down to whatever hollowed out volcano lair McG skulks around in and get medieval on his stinky behind. :)
 
Publié par Discordia le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:23
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Bungle

 
Fucking Hell.

It'll suck. No one will watch it. And hopefully BBCA will play the original so people will be like, "Yo! The British version's WAY better." I've noticed they start playing Brit versions of shows on BBCA that they've ported over here (Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares, anyone?).

As a side note, Gordon Ramsey acts a hell of a lot more civil on the Brit version.
 
Publié par Bungle le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:24
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Sammaeal

 
"THIS IS SHIT! THIS IS SO SHIT!"

I had seriously convinced myself that the writer's strike had scuttled the whole insanely bad idea... :(

Edgar, I know it's a very personal show for you guys. As a gigantic fan of the show, I can say that it's personal to us as well. This hurts...badly.

I've never seen a show quite like Spaced, and likely we never will again. It is so full of the sensibilities of myself and my peers, its almost scary.

Has anyone anything to say about Outnumbered? I've never caught it over here in the states.
 
Publié par Sammaeal le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:27
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Adam S. Leslie

 
It's a shame you can have such little say over the fate of your babies. I don't know whether it'll be any good or not - I've not seen the US version of The Office or any of their other recent attempts - but if you don't want it to happen, it shouldn't happen.

Can you imagine British albums being rerecorded by American bands for the US market?
 
Publié par Adam S. Leslie le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:31
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Camille

 
HOLY SHIT.
I cannot believe this. This is so bullshit.
Shame on you America! You have so many good writers, can't you just write your own shows? Spaced in the USA is How I met your mother, why do they want more and WHY do they steal?
 
Publié par Camille le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:33
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Cat-IE!!! "THRILL ME"

 
i will boycott this US version, nothing can top what you, simon and jessica did, i'd gladly watch it again and again instead!
 
Publié par Cat-IE!!! "THRILL ME" le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:33
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Shaun
Shaun Guillan

 
What a crock of shit. Fucking Americans.

Facebook groups seem to get a lot of attention these days, so someone should do a Facebook group against the American SPACED and I'll bet my house loads of people will join.

Hollywood is going to shit, orginiality is dead in the US of A.
 
Publié par Shaun le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:38
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budgie

 
this is bad...
america have to shit over everything...

im actually hoping this will be a flop (as well as the alleged battle royale remake)
 
Publié par budgie le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:34
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Mr.*** (the First)

 
WHAT THEY ARE DOING F**KING BATTLE ROYALE AGAIN?
for fuck sakes! please god! deport me to england from america!
 
Publié par Mr.*** (the First) le samedi, mars 01, 2008 - 9:00
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Brett...not Britt...

 
This show can't be remade... It makes me sick... When it fails people won't want to give the original a chance... The original is a masterpiece. Comedy gold. Inject American comedy into it with censorship... Mother of God...

I think we need a short from Edgar about hunting down McG..rambo style
 
Publié par Brett...not Britt... le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:35
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Jared B. Callan
Jared B. Callan

 
What the fuck! I hate the American attitude of "lets remake it." Why remake something when the original was awesome!!!! FUCK!
 
Publié par Jared B. Callan le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:37
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Little Miss Muffintop

 
fuck em. fuck em the ass.
 
Publié par Little Miss Muffintop le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:47
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Ed

 
I just wanted to say- whatever Monkey Girl say, goes.
 
Publié par Ed le samedi, mars 01, 2008 - 12:47
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Lindsey

 
Don't worry it will be canceled after the first six episodes.
 
Publié par Lindsey le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 5:56
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Old West Zombie Pirate Unicorn Kisses!

 
I'm crying inside. And I'm an American.
Condolences, Edgar.
 
Publié par Old West Zombie Pirate Unicorn Kisses! le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:02
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. noelia .

 
sigh*
this friggin SUCKS .
 
Publié par . noelia . le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:02
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BuckyTodd
Lunatic Fringe

 
ROFLMAO! Who in their (W)right minds would think Simon and Edgar are "involved!" Simon is MUCH too old for our handsome young genius. =o)
 
Publié par BuckyTodd le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:02
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Jake Laverde

 
That one sentence pretty much sums up how much they've missed the point.

Spaced inspired me in so many ways. I really felt like it was a show that talked to its audience, shared their interests and most of all MEAN something. What really shone about it was the love poured into the scripts, acting and direction.

It would be a near miracle if the remake would even capture a hundredth of the magic that Spaced had.

So sorry that you've all been fucked over :(
 
Publié par J to the A to the K to the E le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:07
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Ash [TPFR]
Ash Prior

 
I wasn't going to comment on this because I thought it was a bit too shite for words, really, but then I thought I better, just to show I care.

I mean, I'm annoyed. Highly annoyed - and all I did was watch the thing. I can't believe how insane this must be driving you.
 
Publié par Ash [TPFR] le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:08
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Bonnie

 
Well, as an american and a HUGE fan of your work, I am truly sorry!
 
Publié par Bonnie le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:13
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Eddie

 
Dude... I was watching the original "Spaced" and loving it. Too bad we Americans have to fuck everything up that we come into contact with...

Also, happy belated one-year anniversary of "Hot Fuzz". Jenn and I were watching it last night, and she'd never noticed your small cameo as the stockboy until I pointed it out to her. Also, the commentary track with Tarantino is just crazy fun. Thanks for a great three-disc edition!

From the Jaffa Cakes guy
 
Publié par Eddie le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:18
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Jake Laverde

 
That sentence sums up just how much of the point they're missing.

Spaced was a work of love. It engaged its audience, let them know they were in on the joke and amazingly for a 30 minute sitcom, had characters we could recognise as ourselves and our friends.

Sorry that you're being fucked over like this Edgar.
 
Publié par J to the A to the K to the E le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:19
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J to the A to the K to the E
Jake Laverde

 
By that sentence I mean this one


"Single-cam half-hour revolves around a young man and woman who pose as a couple in order to rent a cheap apartment."
 
Publié par J to the A to the K to the E le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:21
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Paul

 
I'm not entirely surprised to see this show getting the greenlight, nor will I be surprised when it's cancelled. They've obviously underestimated the backlash they'll get from the army of loyal fans who support the original show. This will be 'Spaced' in name alone, and that's it. Edgar, please tell me they can't call the characters 'Tim Bisley' and 'Daisy Steiner' though. Surely Simon and Jessica own the character and personality rights?
 
Publié par Paul le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:21
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Brooklyn

 
Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and apologize for my fellow, misguided countrymen.
 
Publié par Brooklyn le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:23
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JOSH
Josh Ryals

 
Dreadful news, Mr. Wright. May all profiteering stooges be bear hugged to death by Brian Libby’s character from “Silent Rage”. I beg your pardon for having to address some of the more ignorant comments this blog post has attracted.

To all the embarrassments of the UK who carry on with the oft-subscribed anti-U.S sentiment while still managing to despise your fellow countrymen just because they’re from Newcastle or Wales or wherever else you don’t reside,

STOP carrying on circus antics a thousand years stale! You can form your own opinions. The same goes for all the Americans who lap up the popular trend of labeling all things domestic as second rate. You’re not perceived as “worldly”. You’re just another head in the herd. Intelligence has much less to do with trends and memorized facts than it has with broad, ever-evolving perception. Fuel that with endless observation and interaction and you’re in business!

So toss out those tired, thick rimmed glasses. Pour out that muddy, over-priced Latte. Run, don’t walk out of the internet café and keep up the pace all the way home, where you can snap your LP of Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits in half. Without looking on Wikipedia, can you actually name three of his albums anyways? I didn’t think so. Pick up a domestic beer (I recommend Anchor Steam or Michael Shea’s Lager) and toast to the abandoning of that sad role you picked up while window shopping for identity so long ago.
 
Publié par JOSH le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:33
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Corinne

 
I have yet to comment on this blog, but my perception and my observations--leading to a fully-formed opinion--are that, not since All in the Family has there been a US re-tooling of a British show that has been any good. No kudos. You can watch crap TV if you want. There's plenty.
 
Publié par Corinne le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 8:15
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Slick

 
Well color me abso-fucking-lutely fucking disgusted!! I was (probably naively) hoping like hell it wouldn't happen. Fucking cunts.

Long live SPACED!

Never live McSPACED! :0(
 
Publié par Slick le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:33
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danodon
Dan O'Donoghue

 
I can't believe it. I don't want to believe. FUCK it is going to be TERRIBLE!!

What is this Adam Barr shit?! Yeah, because when I think of Spaced I immediately say "this reminds me alot of Will & Grace." I don't think there could be two shows that are more different. The style the show is shot in, the type of humor and delivery, the themes and storylines, all are on completely different wavelengths.

Spaced America is a TERRIBLE IDEA!!!!

...why is this happening to me!
 
Publié par danodon le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:34
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Sarah

 
oh my

and not in the happy annie savoy way.
 
Publié par Sarah le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:34
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Nick
Nick Murphy

 
Highly, highly NOT cool.......
 
Publié par Nick le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:34
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~Rita~
Erin Segura

 
yugh! I haven't heard anything on it lately, so I thought it was over and done with. In the immortal words of Carol Beers, "Spaced fans say nnnnnoooooo." *cough*
 
Publié par ~Rita~ le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:42
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Psychotronic Time Lord
Michael F. Psychotronic

 
Oh for F@*%'s sake! Yet another fine British programme ruined by American hands! Hasn't anyone learned from the Viva Laughlin fiasco! When will the madness end?
 
Publié par Psychotronic Time Lord le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:53
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Jacob Son of Robin
Jacob Robinson

 
Being a huge fan of all of your work Edgar this truly angers me. I live in america and it shames me that these people who claim to have seen Spaced, and are fans, think they can americanize it. This is the worst idea ever. Spaced was perfect the way it was/is, and adding american actors instead of Simon and Jessica and taking away you Edgar will wreck this show. Spaced in my book was a show made by fans for the fans. You guys seemed so passionate about it and someone just had to come and take away all the glory you guys created. I will never watch McSpaced and i will kill anyone who does. lol jk of course. I appreciate Spaced, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and am looking forward to Ant-Man! Thanks for creating such masterpieces and sorry that us americans have to take them away from you.
 
Publié par Jacob Son of Robin le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 6:54
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Ren to the maxx

 
Hopefully it'll just be like when McCoupling went down? They'll show two episodes, everyone will go "Hey, this sucks but the original was AWESOME." And then DVD sales will go up?

That's what I'm hoping for, man. Or else we'll pull some NWA shit (you know, your NWA, not Ice Cube's, although I bet either would work) and "disappear" some people involved.

Or, you know. Just keep hoping it goes away somehow.
 
Publié par Ren to the maxx le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 7:00
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Paddie
Patrick Thompson

 
wHAT THE FUCK?
 
Publié par Paddie le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 7:02
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Charlie
Charlie Coombes

 
this makes me so angry


grrrrrrrr

It's not like an american version will ever be made with the love, genius and quality of the proper spaced, but it is still really annoying!
 
Publié par Charlie le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 7:05
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Seona Jane
Seona Jane lee

 
what the helllll

isn't it possibe for you to put a stopper on this edgar? i mean, surely you've got the rights to this sort of thing...

i have NO concept of film legislation lol but it just doest make sense that they can do that without your consent.
 
Publié par Seona Jane le vendredi, février 29, 2008 - 7:06
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