the larger question being, why isn't it on Skinemax?

Not terribly surprised to hear that a TV movie with possible series based on Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake books is in the works.  Also not surprised to hear it is being planned for a cable station and not regular broadcast TV.  Somewhat intrigued by that cable station being IFC.  However, I'm a bit amused by this statement:  "IFC is targeting the movie to its core base of men ages 18-34..."  Um, although I'm sure many men in that age group do read Laurell K. Hamilton, I suspect her core base is rather more female, and ranging more widely in age.  I'll be honest and admit that I gave up on Laurell K. Hamilton around the time she gave up on plot, so I'm not totally up to date with her current stuff, but amongst all the pron and suspense, her books are essentially relatively literate toothsome bodice rippers.  And there's nothing wrong with that.  It does make it hard to see how IFC would target their core base and still retain any integrity to the spirit of the novels, though.

Still sick.  Blah.  Probably shouldn't go to dance class tonight but I really want to.  Maybe I'll just sit and watch...
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