There's good news for those of us who were dismayed at the cancellation of "Dead Like Me." The dark comedy about the trials and tribulations of a group of grim reapers may come back to life -- briefly, at least.

"Dead Like Me," the popular Showtime television series starring Mandy Patinkin and Ellen Muth, is returning as a made-for-DVD movie. MGM told Moviehole.com that Stephen Herek ("The Mighty Ducks") will direct the new film. There's no word yet on who’ll be starring in the film -- but hopefully they'll revive the original cast.

Okay seriously "Dead Like Me" remains one of my favorite shows along the lines of such things as Homicide: Life on the Street or Studio 60 -- on the Sunset Strip. And it ain't just cause Ellen Muth is hot. Nor is it because Mandy Patinkin is Inigo Montoya and someone killed his father and needs to prepare to die.

--timball

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