Starz has been busy these days. It’s been ramping up its original programming slate to compete with HBO and Showtime, and so far, the shows are on par with what’s expected from most cable channels. I’m not a fan of Party Down but the critics love it. Spartacus, however, needs to start up soon. For all its excess, the acting and story really came together in the end. And really, can you expect as much from Sam Raimi? Now Starz is developing Camelot, a show based on the Arthurian legend, allegedly to compete with HBO’s forthcoming Game of Thrones. They’ve hired well known actors, and hell, it’s King Arthur! Except I’ve been a fan of the "Song of Ice and Fire" series for years, so I’ll be watching HBO. Plus, Thrones has cast Sean Bean and Peter Dinklage. That’s enough for me. Though you do have to give Starz some credit.
Torchwood is coming to Starz. Even better? It sounds like it will be a continuation of "Children of Earth" versus a remake that was proposed to FOX. So, an unedited, international show by Russell Davies will be on a US cable channel sometime next year. I can’t wait.