Will Wright's Deal with Fox?

Syris writes ""Will Wright, creator of video game sensation "The Sims," has signed a first-look development deal with Fox Broadcasting Co." The story is here ." A surprisingly interesting story.

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Knee-Jerk reaction-SUBSIDE!

[curtisk]

...ok...as tempting as it is to jump all over the obvious Sims references/jokes I'll say the guy must have some creativity. I mean its not like anyone can write for FOX, right?

*rimshot*

Alright it wasn't that easy to resist making a joke, but really, I'm sure he could drum up a decent show, anyone see any of the "MY Robot"? Its unclear whether they are just in development or are available somewhere. The only skepticism I have is that there is such severe CRAP on TV now anyway, why would FOX of all networks signup something truly against whats "hot" right now? (ie. Joe-masked-millionaire-secret-anna-osbournes-frien ds-season-82-F-list-celebrity-hoedown)

More audiance interaction with TV

[pdjohe]

Is this going to be something like the TV audience and vote or command the characters (robots) on TV to do something and interact with the other robots?

I wonder how many votes there will be for 'kiss', 'undress', or 'have sex', etc. Or maybe more intrestingly, if the audience can send in their own ideas, 'stare at thumb', 'chew on lamp cord', or 'say "All your base are belong to us" 54 times'.

Whatever...

Lew Morton?

[Blackheart2]

Wright has been toying with traditional linear entertainment during the past year, creating several five-minute episodes of "M.Y. Robot" that were written by Lew Morton of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama."

Strange. I've heard that `Lew Morton' is a fake name which writers use to sign material which is so bad that they don't want to take credit for it.

Obligatory FOX big-wig email addresses

[swordboy]

Here! (do a select-all to see the white on white text).