Walter the Farting Dog!

Okay, how about this for a movie pitch…a dog that “farts!” What a gas! And to make it even more interesting, let’s get the hottest teen band to star in it!

It’s happening. And you won’t see me holding my nose about it either.

The movie will be  based on the very silly but popular series of children’s books about “Walter the Farting Dog.” My kids think they’re a hoot! My wife is probably not as big a fan. I’m guessing most guys think it’s funny…that’s just the way guys are wired, I guess. Flatuance is funny to guys no matter how old we get.

The Jonas Brothers have signed on with FOX to make their movie debut in the feature film about Walter the Farting Dog. It will be filmed next Spring and will be a family-targeted movie.

The Jonas Brothers

The books are by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray. Nick, Joe and Kevin, in addition to their little brother Frankie, known to fans as “the bonus Jonas” will star. And here’s where it gets even better…the guys behind “There’s Something About Mary,” brothers Peter and Bobby Farrelly, may direct and produce.

The Jonas Brothers are actually pretty funny.

Nothing stinks about this one!

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Could “Melrose Place” be coming back? Hey, the CW brought back “Beverly Hills 90210″ with some success. The CW and CBS Paramount Network Television are “exploring” the possibility of creating a new version of “Melrose Place,” according to a rep for the studio. 

Hey, Heather Locklear’s available…

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Okay, here’s an article I found about something good actually coming from the writers strike earlier this year.

Bob Newhart goes on-line!

A group of professional writers, producers and actors took time out from the picket line to come up with a scheme to create their own shows to distribute online - shows they would maintain ownership and creative control over.

Strike.TV is the result, launching this week with 10 episodic shows created by a collection of seasoned pros including veterans of The Office, SNL, The Daily Show, Die Hard, The Wire and The Bob Newhart Show. (Bob Newhart himself actually writes and stars in the amusing, tangent-filled The Challenge.)

In fact, you might recognize plenty of familiar faces in the different offerings.

The site streams short form shows in full-screen, HD quality. 

Strike.TV founder and CEO Peter Hyoguchi says there are already 40 completed shows and over 200 webisodes in the can that will roll out gradually. Syndication deals are in place with YouTube, Joost and Tivo and community efforts are underway to promote the shows on the leading social networks. 

It’s worth a peek. Check it out HERE.