Love in the Time of Antiquity: How Pedophilia Created Cupid


Updated 12/21/09 12:42 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 11 comments

How Ancient Greek's Eros Became Ancient Rome's Cupid

Eros, the god of love, was represented by a strong, powerful young man in ancient Greece, but by the time ancient Rome depicted love, it was a little boy with a bow and arrow. How that happened is what a six-month art exhibit in Athens seeks to illustrate. The heart of the answer lies in the exhibit's top floor, where children under 16 aren't allowed unattended. There three rooms illustrate Read more

Cupid's Arrow Strikes Again Starting Tonight


Updated 04/01/09 7:04 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 12 comments

Preview Clips For Series Premiere of Cupid With Sarah Paulson and Bobby Cannavale on ABC

It's not like TV remakes are anything new (holla, 90210!). But a show's creator getting another shot at his or her own failed series is practically unheard of. That's why I'm curious about Cupid, the new — well, and old — series from Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas that starts tonight on ABC. The first Cupid, starring Jeremy Piven and Paula Marshall, aired 10 years ago on ABC but only Read more

Which New Spring Show Are You Looking Forward to Most?


Updated 03/12/09 7:29 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 21 comments

2009 Spring TV Shows

This Spring is filled with lots of good, new, intriguing TV! Castle already got underway this week, and tons of other premieres are in the lineup for the coming weeks. So, what show are you making room for on your schedule? Castle, Cupid, The Unusuals, Better Off Ted, and In the Motherhood photos copyright 2009 ABC, Inc.; Parks and Recreation photo courtesy of Flynet; Kings photo courtesy of Read more

Link Time! 2/5


Updated 02/05/09 4:30 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Link Time! 2/5

It's on: The Sex and the City ladies have signed their contracts for the film sequel. — E! Check out Diablo Cody's list of her top 10 movie badasses. — MTV Movies Blog And here's an exclusive interview with Paul McCartney. — Popwatch Is Gossip Girl stealing plotlines from Anne Hathaway's love life? — The Ausiello Files Tech talk with Gabrielle Union. — geeksugar This video short Read more

Castle, Reaper, and Other Shows Coming to a TV Near You


Updated 12/03/08 4:37 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 11 comments

CBS, ABC Announce Midseason Schedules and CW Gives Reaper a Premiere Date

CBS and ABC both released their midseason schedules this week, and the CW dribbled out a few little teases, giving us an almost complete picture of what we'll be watching on TV in 2009. It's good news for fans of Reaper and Nathan Fillion, and not such good news for those who love Pushing Daisies or Ashton Kutcher reality shows. Some of the highlights: Castle, Cupid, and The Unusuals all made Read more

First Look: Cupid


Updated 11/20/08 10:12 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 20 comments

Trailer for ABC's Cupid Remake Starring Bobby Cannavale and Sarah Paulson

I've been curious for a while now about ABC's Cupid, which is expected to air sometime this Spring. It comes from the mind of Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas, who's been given the chance to remake his own short-lived 1998 show. We first heard about the remake more than a year ago, and finally, there's some footage! Bobby Cannavale (one of my favorite "that guy"s who seems to turn up Read more

ABC Picks Up Five Shows for Midseason


Updated 08/28/08 9:56 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

ABC Picks Up Five Shows for Midseason

The Fall TV season hasn't even started yet, and already, at least one network is looking a few months ahead. ABC, which only has one new scripted show (Life on Mars) on its Fall schedule, has picked up three dramas and two comedies for midseason. Among them: Rob Thomas's Cupid, his remake of his own 1998 show, which now stars Sarah Paulson and Bobby Cannavale (at right). I've been curious about Read more

Sarah Paulson Shot by Cupid's Arrow


Updated 03/31/09 2:34 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 3 comments

Sarah Paulson Nabs Lead Role in Rob Thomas' Cupid for ABC

Sarah Paulson, last seen as the uptight Harriet Hayes on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, is heading back to TV — in a comedy this time. Paulson has landed the female lead in Cupid, Rob Thomas' remake of his own 1998 series. Paulson will play opposite Bobby Cannavale on the show, which originally aired for one season on ABC. Cupid focuses on Trevor Hale, who believes he's a Roman god sent to Read more

Buzz News Roundup, 3/14


Updated 03/16/08 12:37 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 3/14

Will Smith's kids Willow and Jaden will star in Amulet, a fantasy feature film their father is producing, Zap2it reports. The creators of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are working on a comedy series for Fox set aboard a spaceship, Variety reports. Rob Thomas isn't just penning a remake of 90210 — he's also gotten the OK to remake his own series, Cupid, for ABC, writes the Hollywood Read more

"Veronica Mars" Creator will Revive "Cupid"


Updated 03/31/09 3:09 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 15 comments

"Veronica Mars" Creator will Revive "Cupid"

"Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas has a new project: a remake ... of his own canceled show. Thomas and ABC have signed a deal to resurrect "Cupid," Thomas' short-lived 1998 show about a man (Jeremy Piven, post-"Ellen" and pre-"Entourage") who thinks he's the legendary matchmaker, sent to earth by Zeus and tasked with helping loveless souls. The show lasted for just 15 episodes, but it was Read more