Movie Versions of Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls in the Works?

We may have lost some of TV's finest leading ladies in the last week or so, but it's possible we haven't seen the last of Veronica Mars and Rory and Lorelai Gilmore.

According to Michael Ausiello over at TV Guide, Rob Thomas, the creator and executive producer, says that he is considering working on a feature film based on Veronica Mars. In addition, Amy Sherman-Palladino, who left Gilmore Girls at the end of last season, says that she is considering creating a 2-hour TV movie that would wrap up the series in a more conclusive way than last week's finale did. According to Ausiello, Scott Patterson (Luke), Alexis Bledel (Rory), and Lauren Graham (Lorelai) all expressed surprise that Palladino would consider such a move.

How's that for news?

Plans for both shows could, of course, could fall through very easily, but it would be hella exciting to see these dynamic women in different formats, wouldn't it? Stay tuned for more news...

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Idol Thoughts on The CW's Fall Schedule

So, I just got back from The CW's upfront presentation (the first upfront I've ever attended), and I'm ready to "get into it," as the new CW slogan goes.

The presentation started with a performance from The Pussycat Dolls, featuring newest member Asia. It was quickly announced that a second season of Search for the Next Pussycat Dolls will be on the schedule come midseason, although it wasn't explained whether the newest winner will replace Asia, or will be come the 700th member of the Dolls. I guess we'll have to wait and see on that one.

Tyra Banks was there too, along with this season's winner and runner-up Jaslene and Natasha, to promote America's Next Top Model. This show is the gift that keeps on giving for The CW, and should provide an excellent lead-in for the network's most exciting newcomer, Gossip Girl. Based on the novels of the same name, and produced by The OC creator Josh Schwartz, the show looks fantastic -- a sort of OC-in-Manhattan, with an equally hot cast. This is one I'm definitely looking forward to.

Also looking promising is Life is Wild, about a veternarian who moves his family to a reserve in South Africa. Yes, the premise sounds a little wonky, but the clips showed at the presentation made it seem like a sort of Everwood-in-South Africa, and anything that even remotely evokes Everwood is a-ok with me.

I was less impressed with the clips of Reaper, featuring Brett Harrison and Tyler Labine, but the crowd seemed to like it's mix of humor and supernatural elements. We'll see about that one.

Also getting a strong response from the crowd were clips from upcoming reality show Crowned, about mothers and daughters competing for a pageant title. If you like the goofiness of Beauty and the Geek, you'll love this one.

Speaking of Beauty and the Geek, it's a bit of a gamble to lead off Tuesday night with this one, especially after female-skewing Gilmore Girls has held down that timeslot for years. It has worked to have Top Model lead off Wednesdays, however, so perhaps it'll pay off for The CW on Tuesdays as well.

There was nary a mention of Veronica Mars throughout the entire presentation, so even though Michael Ausiello and others are reporting there is still a chance it could come back as FBI Agent Mars, my guess is it's gone for good.

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Gilmore Girls Canceled

I don't know if any of you care about this, and, to be honest, I care much less than I would have, say, four years ago, but, according to Variety, Gilmore Girls has been canceled.

Once upon a time, this show was some pretty magical tv -- witty, quirky, emotional (but not melodramatic), and very well acted. Aside from introducing the world to the glorious Lauren Graham (I can't say enough good things about this woman) and Alexis Bledel, it brought Tony winner Kelly Bishop into our lives on a weekly basis as Emily Gilmore, and gave us our first glimpses of eye candy Chad Michael Murray, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia and Adam Brody.

The show has gone somewhat downhill the past few years (especially after last season's departure of creator Amy Sherman-Palladino), but there was still a lot to enjoy about an hour each week spent in Stars Hollow.

According to TVGuide.com, there had been plans to bring back the show for a shortened 13-episode season, but the negotiations came down to a salary dispute, and Graham and Bledel rejected the CW's final offer.

The CW and WB released a joint statement:

"Announcing the final season of Gilmore Girls is truly a sad moment for everyone at the CW and Warner Bros. Television. This series helped define a network and created a fantastic, storybook world featuring some of television's most memorable, lovable characters. We thank Amy Sherman-Palladino, Dan Palladino, Dave Rosenthal, the amazing cast led by Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, as well as the producers, writers and crew, for giving us this delightful gem for the past seven years. We would also like to thank the critics and Gilmore fans for their passionate support and promise to give this series the send-off it deserves."

A moment of silence for Lorelai and Rory...