If you were a nerd with an affinity for the occult between the years of 1988 and 1996, this news may upset. Warner Bros. Television is moving forward with plans to adapt Neil Gaiman‘s "Sandman." Also, condolences on being a nerd.

It’s not all bad news though. "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke is said to be Warners’ #1 choice to head up the project. We don’t write about "Supernatural" much around here but it is a mostly-solid show. Kripke is immensely talented, and is certainly capable of building the intricate world required to pull this off. Unless he’s not available. In which case, you could always get Tim Kring. That would be good too, right guys? Guys?? (THR)