"Shameless an original show when its being already done and ten times better ?"
That's your opinion,and you can take it and 2 dollars and buy a cup of coffee most places.
I have also watched the British version,and compared to the US version is sucks.
Our disagreement is probably based on British humor being different than American humor,and you being a Brit and me being an American. Yeah,the characters are mostly the same,but the story lines are location and culture specific.

10 times better?! According to who?
Shameless with Emmy Rossum has a 8.7 IMDB rating.. Shameless (2004-) has a 8.1 IMDB rating. The people have spoken and the numbers don't lie.

Movies are not considered successes unless the gross is double the budget for making the film.

@ theevilgumby exactly,this is why I don't get the titled post lol

Shameless is pretty damn popular wtf

Poseidon was a hit:Poseidon grossed $181,674,817 at the worldwide box office on a budget of $160 million. When released on DVD, it amassed $19,727,310 in sales, bringing its total gross to $201,402,127.So what are some people talking about

Hey you still haven't answered the bloody question, how is Shameless an original show when its being already done and ten times better ?
1)Perhaps because they've diverged from the the UK series almost completely in terms of storylines? It also explores low income life and institution in America as opposed to the UK. There are some significant difference in terms of cultural attitudes. Basically it begins with the same characters and general premise, the first couple of episiodes are very similar but then it diverges more and more. As for which is better, you'll find people who prefer the US to the UK and vice versa. The tones of the two are differen as well.
2) It is original in the sense that it's from a pilot script that showtime picked up, produced, and assembled a creative team. It's not syndicated from another network.

You should ask Showtime that. They're the ones who are calling it an original series. But who cares? It's not like they're denying the existence of the British version and their origin.

funnygurl (Fri Mar 26 2010 16:51:00)
UPDATED Fri Mar 26 2010 17:30:58
In terms of what's in the works, she's starring on a new Showtime orginal series called Shameless
Hey you still haven't answered the bloody question, how is Shameless an original show when its being already done and ten times better ?

What happened?
http://shareddarkness.com/2012/09/12/emmy-rossum-turns-26-still-hated. aspx
^ People seem to hate her, yo, that's what happened

I kinda feel like any role Anne Hathaway has should have gone to Emmy. Well only one really. And that's: the role of Fantine in Les Miserables. Good for at least having steady job as of now. And I hope she makes another album because I really enjoyed her last one.
I hope you like feminist rants bec16d0ause that's kind of my thing.

Poseidon did ok
Dragon looked stupid but was apparently huge in Asia
Dare was a good movie actually it's on Netflix or at least was.
Shameless is hugely popular
Never saw DARE or SHAMELESS. Don't think I've ever seen it on TV.
And the DRAGONBALL anime and manga is popular in Asia. But DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION wasn't successful enough here in North America.
http://www.freewebs.com/demonictoys/

Poseidon did ok
Dragon looked stupid but was apparently huge in Asia
Dare was a good movie actually it's on Netflix or at least was.
Shameless is hugely popular

mystic river and the day after tomorrow didnt bomb. This tv show seems to be whats gonna get her in films again.
Both were years ago. I think POSEIDON bombed. Then apparently three years of not acting jobs later she did DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION and some film called DARE. Both of which probably also hurt her career.
http://www.freewebs.com/demonictoys/

mystic river and the day after tomorrow didnt bomb. This tv show seems to be whats gonna get her in films again.

Her movies bombed. She wasn't leading lady material and if you keep producing bombs. Nobody will keep putting you in leading roles.
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i heard she was really nice, where did it say she was difficult to work with

But she's currently giving the performance of her life (thus far) on Shameless, and the cast/crew seem to have an excellent relationship with her.
Plus it looks like she'll be shooting another film during the hiatus:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118034538?refCatId=13
Careers, especially in Hollywood, have highs and lows. It was a low 1-2 years ago and now it's looking up for her.

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She's gone on record saying she would prefer a classy career of longevity to one that just takda0es up any crappy role available.
A 4 year break is nothing if you're planning to act until your 60s. She's got classic good looks, an awesome voice, and true star power. She'll be back when she's ready.
Besides, she's a freaking genius. She got her high school diploma at age 15. It stands to reason she might very well value intellect and learning over acting.

Yeah I also wonder sometimes, I had a huge crush on her when Day after tomorrow came out but she seems to disappear afterwards and as much as I would love to blame Dragon ball film, it just isn't. She has disappeared for a long time before DB. I am happy she is back with Shameless though, I might have to start watching to see the gorgeous women I adore few years ago.

It never ceases to amaze me how people ask questions without ever even reading a person's bio. You wonder where Miss Rossum went? Try Columbia University! She was a college student around 2004-2008. Personally, I applaud young actors who still understand and appreciate the value of education and take time off from the entertainment racket and go off to college. Many, many actors have done this.
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