NEWS: Awake and The River Cancelled

SFX reports that genre shows Awake and The River have both been cancelled.

Whilst it comes as no surprise to learn of The River's cancellation - given its horribly intrusive ''found footage'' format, poorly-rounded characters and unsatisfying mumbo-jumbo vagary plots - I am personally quite disappointed to see Awake go, as it was a show not only with a great concept but also a lot of heart.

Still, at least this clears more room in the schedules for Dancing with my Talented Bachelor.

VIDEO VIEW: ABC's The River

ABC's ''found footage'' TV show, The River, premieres tonight at 9PM. Ahead of that though, here's a video teaser in which lots of people scream at stuff in a trailer clearly created to make the show appeal to ADHD-riddled idiots. It's worth noting that the earlier trailers were much more restrained - and better for it - which is hopefully closer to the tone of the actual show, so don't be put-off by the cheap shocks of the above.