Sci-Fi's certainly doing some... interesting... new series. (Besides the news that they're bringing back FARSCAPE for a mini-series.)

The one that got my jaw to drop was the animated series based on Mike Mignola's single issue comic, THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD.

bookrats | April 06, 20:32 CET

JM does a great job on the audio books and he'd be amazing as Harry, but the book series as a whole is terrific. Also, Butcher's created a universe similar to Joss' Buffyverse in that the basic premise is so rich, a tv series would have no problem coming up with storylines (both standalone or arc-heavy) for years to come. It's basically a clever melding of two genres, fantasy and noir detective. Lots of potential there.

I just hope SciFi doesn't screw it up. I'm not very optimistic about the way networks handle interesting shows these days. :(

But if JM is Harry, I'll be there with bells on. Jeez, what else will there be to watch anyway unless I start coughing up the dough for HBO, etc.?

punkinpuss | April 06, 22:33 CET

Do you not have to pay extra for Sci Fi on cable in the States? Or does that come with the basic cable package?

Simon | April 06, 22:40 CET

If you're on standard cable, you pay extra, but it's part of the basic digital cable package, at least where I am.

jack knight | April 06, 22:45 CET

The Dresden Files are fantastic! JM would be perfect in the role.

cal | April 06, 22:57 CET

Isn't it kinda "Kolchak, the Night Stalker?"

Which isn't a bad thing, really...

Willowy | April 06, 23:51 CET

Where I am (Phoenix, AZ area), SciFi is a part of basic cable, at least with Qwest, which is what I have. Come to think of it, we didn't have SciFi with Cox (what we used to have). But I'm pretty sure it's not digital cable either way.

Anyway, this is interesting news. I've been reading the Dresden Files and I've gotten pretty into them. I'll definitely have to give this show a chance, see if it's any good. But it's a little wierd that they changed his name to 'Eric.' I'll have to get used to that.

forcorreo | April 07, 01:08 CET

I get SciFi with my basic cable package. HBO is a premium cable network (or subscription channel), it's always extra. When I got it at discount for a trial run I found I never had the time to watch HBO shows, so I dropped it.

Kolchak, the Night Stalker? I don't know that show...but I don't think so. Harry Dresden is a very snarky, down and out wizard detective in Chicago. The Dresden Files books are trade paperbacks and not every expensive at USD6.99 each. The audio books read by JM are rather more expensive, about $50. each, but you can d/l audio clips of Storm Front at this website to get a taste of it:
http://www.buzzymultimedia.com/

punkinpuss | April 07, 02:33 CET

Man, I love those books and have been excited since Butcher posted they were shopping the series around. Nice to see a big name like Cage attached to it, too.

*starts hoping*

kishi | April 07, 03:25 CET

Well Kolchak was a hard-bitten detective who dealt with mysterious and supernatural cases, like vampires, werewolves, etc...

Although it did have something of an X-Files feel to it, it was pretty campy most of the time. Good writing though, and the occasional genuine scare.

Man, am I dating myself or what?

Willowy | April 07, 03:36 CET

Sounds like it could be very good. I'm not familiar with it but I liked the description. And of course, if James Marsters ends up on it, I'm definitely there.

Willowy, I remember Kolchak too!

Firefly Flanatic | April 07, 18:39 CET

Heh heh, well that's a relief! I'm not the only one... thanks, blwessels!

Willowy | April 07, 20:14 CET