Yes, one of the first rules is to be objective (obviously depending on the topic), but you can’t seriously consider a report of this nature to be ’serious’ or ‘regular’ journalism. The same rules don’t apply.

Don’t get me wrong. I think entertainment journalism is a serious, worthwhile business (well, the ‘Entertainment Weekly’ variety, not the ‘Look at Paris’ crotch!’ tab rags) and it’s the career I’d someday like to have. But these people are critics, bloggers and gossip columnists. They’re not supposed to be objective. In fact, what would be the point of them being objective? Nothing. Their job is to offer cheery commentary on upcoming news, pick favorites, and tell the public what they believe to be the best of the best.

Now if, say, Jeff Jensen wrote a story promoting Cavemen in ‘EW’ that would be an ethical problem on the part of the magazine. But this just isn’t the same thing.

Interesting point, But for the record. Vancouver was not an all expense paid trip. In fact, I had to pay for everything myself — including hotel and flight. In addition, I lost one really expensive camera!

Ausiello did mention CAVEMEN in the May 18, 2007 Podcast.

Dan Manu (who I really miss on the podcast by the way) said: What the heck is up with CAVEMEN?
Ausiello: I don’t know, it’s this year’s Emeril.
Ausiello: If that’s the best they have in their development, they have really sh*tty development.
Ausiello: I didn’t really get the show at all…. I won’t be watching…

Has Ausiello even mentioned the show up to this point?

I give this show one episode before it’s canceled.

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