Yesterday we learned about the cancellation of At the Movies, something I saw coming after Richard Roeper left the show. Roger Ebert has since announced that he and his wife Chaz (seen here on Oprah with his new voice) will produce a new movie review television show tentatively titled Roger Ebert Presents At the Movies. At the Movies will end in August after 35 years.
“No, Wednesday’s cancellation of At the Movies hasn’t discouraged us,” Ebert wrote on his blog on Thursday. “We believe a market still exists for a weekly show where a couple of critics review new movies.” “The Thumbs will return,” Ebert says. Also saying a host has been selected and that the show, which will encompass everything from big money blockbusters to low-budget indie films, will have a huge presence on the web and other new media platforms. The film critic added that he would also like to make “occasional appearances” on the air.
This is great news. If you’re like me and keep up with Ebert on his blog and weekly movie reviews, you know that the guy can give you some confidence in life, for me it’s to be a better writer and reviewer. What can I say; he makes me want to be a better blogger. (more…)
