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The Walking Dead Forever?
4 hours ago
Picture your perfect world, a utopia if you will… See the technology at your fingertips, the neighbors who get along so peacefully, the clean air. Now, tell me what’s on television. Is there a new episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead coming to your wide screen every week for infinity? Yes, that’s my perfect world, and Walking Dead network execs say, hey, it could happen.
“We hope that zombies live forever,” said AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan on Wednesday at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference. “And we’ve just begun to find out what the post-apocalyptic world is like,” said Sapan.
That statement is very true. So, how many seasons can the show keep going? Theoretically, as cast members die, they can be replaced with new ones, right? This idea is a fangirl’s dream! Just like a zombie, the show could potentially have a very long life… »
- Sasha Nova
Former 24 E.P. David Fury Will Re-Team With Jack Bauer Actor For 24: Live Another Day
4 hours ago
The rumors are true, Jack Bauer lives again. Any TV fan worth his or her salt has spotted headlines regarding the sudden return of hit Fox series, 24. The show’s star Kiefer Sutherland is primed and ready and today we learned, so is his former executive producer, David Fury.
This news highlights an evolutionary new wrinkle in TV history. Its called the limited series, and I’m seeing more and more of them in the news this year. Case in point, the Fox network has greenlighted the real-time drama, 24, as a limited series. It will continue Jack Bauer’s exploits, as first envisioned by longtime 24 showrunner Howard Gordon. Gordon is a household name now, by the by. He’s currently executive producer of Showtime’s Homeland.
As for David Fury, the ink is drying on his new two-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television, the studio behind the Emmy-winning drama, »
- Sasha Nova
Cinemax Recruits Prometheus Actor To Soldier On In Quarry Pilot
4 hours ago
Cinemax just recruited a Marine sniper. Okay, so Prometheus actor Logan Marshall-Green isn’t really a soldier, but he’ll play one on TV. The network chose him to star in their new drama pilot titled Quarry.
The pilot is based upon a Max Allan Collins’ book, which follows a Marine sniper who returns home from Vietnam in 1973 to become disillusioned by the America he finds. It isn’t the one he left behind and it isn’t kind to him. “Combat-hardened and disillusioned, he’s recruited into a network of contract killers and corruption spanning the length of the Mississippi River,” reported THR. I told you it was a drama, and what a drama, but I see exciting thriller elements here as well.
If you are thinking that the title is weird, don’t. A quarry holds rocks and any member of the military can tell you there are »
- Sasha Nova
Ang Lee Too Tired to Direct FX’s Tyrant Pilot
8 hours ago
It was a pretty spectacular day when news broke of Ang Lee’s committal to directing the Tyrant drama pilot for FX. The man had time and again proved himself to be such a visionary; any project would be lucky to have him working from behind the camera, adding his personal touch to everything in the production. I still am in awe of just how good Life of Pi is, how visually stunning it is – I couldn’t wait to see what he would do with the Tyrant pilot. But life has a funny way of pulling the rug out from under you when you least expect it. Despite all the excitement at his involvement, Lee had to pull out as director.
As disheartened as I was to hear this news from Deadline, the reasoning behind it makes complete sense and I hold no ill will toward Lee. He’s »
- Brody Gibson
Carol Barbee Joins TNT’s Falling Skies’ Writing Team
8 hours ago
Sometimes good stories go bad. Especially in the world of science fiction, creative types must constantly keep their ideas fresh and believable before staleness sets in. Well, the great minds behind TNT’s Falling Skies are watching their backs. In the news today, they invite Carol Barbee aboard the team to keep bringing you the best in alien smashing drama.
We had news about Falling Skies yesterday when we delivered your first look at the newest season 3 teaser promo. The video was squirm inducing to be sure. That’s what fans have come to love about the show, though. Much like AMC’s The Walking Dead, it managed to balance gore, action, and very human drama. Hey, here’s another parallel, there will be a post-apocalypse baby.
The Steven Spielberg production has a new showrunner in David Eick and his first order of business has seemed to be taking action »
- Sasha Nova
True Blood: A Look at Designing the Vampire Authority HQ
20 hours ago
If you aren’t familiar with the past five years of True Blood then you might be missing out on something special. This show has been a gathering place for all who are fans of vampires, werewolves and eroticism for years now and it promises to continue to be such a thing for many more. Season 6 will be airing on HBO this summer, premiering June 16, but there’s still plenty of time to catch up on the previous seasons. In fact, Season 5 was just released for purchase on DVD and Blu-Ray for your home entertainment and we have a small sneak peek at one of the special features that comes with the set.
If you aren’t caught up, you can still watch the quick clip – it doesn’t spoil anything from the season, only going into a small amount of detail on how the design of one of the sets was settled upon. »
- Brody Gibson
Titanic & Inglourious Basterds Actors Join FX’s The Strain
21 hours ago
I love it when a plan comes together. One day after casting Mia Maestro as the lead for an intense little FX network pilot called The Strain, now the masters behind the vampire thriller, Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse, select two more actors, choosing Titanic‘s Jonathan Hyde and Inglourious Basterds‘ Richard Sammel.
Who is who? Well, Hyde, who acted the part of Ismay in James Cameron’s massive and enduring blockbuster, Titanic, has been cast in the series regular role of Eldritch Palmer. Palmer is described as an elderly gentleman, the THR report calls “the third-richest man in the world” and “an invalid since childhood”. Where’s the kicker? Brace yourself, because here it comes. The goal our rich friend will stop at nothing to obtain is immortality.
Yikes! Right about now I’m remembering Cronos, Del Toro’s brilliant 1993 vampire film, which is perhaps one of the »
- Sasha Nova
Gluten Intolerance Jokes Get Jessie Episode Axed On Disney
21 hours ago
Gluten intolerance, it turns out, is no laughing matter. In a headline you’d expect more from an episode of South Park, or some such other source of non-political correctness, the Disney’s Channel offering, Jessie, gets one of its episodes pulled from the airwaves thanks to some ill humored pokes at the real life medical problem. An apology has also been issued.
“To our viewers, we received your feedback about tonight’s Jessie episode which some of you accessed early on Video-on-Demand. We are removing this particular episode from our regular programming schedule and will re-evaluate its references to gluten restrictions in the character’s diet. Please accept our apologies for the upset this episode caused you and your family. We value your feedback and thank you for watching Disney Channel.”
The statement appeared on the Disney Channel’s official Facebook page and read to me as very contrite. »
- Sasha Nova
Netflix Adds Ricky Gervais’ Derek to the Library
22 May 2013 4:44 AM, PDT
Love him or hate him – and some people really can’t stand him – Ricky Gervais is not going anywhere and continues to put together some of the best comedies across the pond. I think we all remember how successful the original UK version of The Office was. And now Gervais is continuing his success in comedy with his latest series, which he writes, directs, executive produces and stars in – Derek. And as with The Office, we can’t wait to get it over to this side of the ocean and thankfully that day is coming soon and it won’t be because of a shoddy remake with American actors.
Because Netflix is quickly becoming the place to watch the latest and greatest TV series, it makes perfect sense Gervais would send his new show to the streaming service. While Derek has already premiered in the UK on Channel 4, it »
- Brody Gibson
Guillermo del Toro Chooses Breaking Dawn’s Mia Maestro For The Strain
21 May 2013 1:37 PM, PDT
Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim trailer is seriously sweet, but don’t call him a one trick pony. The man is a ground breaker in science fiction and horror, but have you heard about his upcoming vampire drama? Actress Mia Maestro knows all about it. He chose her for the lead role in The Strain.
Your first order of business is to forget about The Andromeda Strain, because this is something completely different. The Strain is an adaptation of del Toro’s vampire novel trilogy, which official has a pilot order. Del Toro has his fingers crossed that this will become a 13-episode series pickup.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn actress Mia Maestro will star in the pilot opposite former House of Cards actor Corey Stoll. The FX drama project is already quite high profile, explained the recent Deadline article.
The thriller tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, »
- Sasha Nova
Teen Wolf Season 3 Unleashes The Alphas
21 May 2013 11:28 AM, PDT
MTV has finally released the full trailer for Teen Wolf season 3 and you’ll have a howling good time if you give the video a little watch now. The series returns, more thrilling than ever, beginning June 3rd.
The last time the show delivered video, it came in the form of a rather dramatic teaser. In that promo, showrunners show Tyler Posey’s Scott McCall drowning as a metaphor for the very deep, dark waters he’s traversing in his new life a werewolf.
Here’s what we already know about the upcoming summer season. Season 3 will introduce the brand spanking new characters, acted by Charlie Carver, Max Carver, Adelaide Kaine and Felisha Terrell. The Carvers are real life brothers whose acting credits include Desperate Housewives. The guys will be playing two of our very scary Alpha pack members. Remember, the end of season 2 introduced this dominant pack, made up entirely of Alphas. »
- Sasha Nova
John Barrowman To Host Sing Your Face Off
21 May 2013 11:23 AM, PDT
At first blush, I’d definitely stand up high upon a soap box and tell the world that we really don’t need another reality singing competition. Isn’t viewership way down on the big ones anyway? What can anybody do to make vocal contests more interesting? Add John Barrowman? Say what!? Now you’ve got my attention Sing Your Face Off.
Is it April Fool’s Day? Sing Your Face Off can’t be a real series title. And yet, EW confirms that ABC has signed judges, cast and a host for the new competition series.
Before you ask me if Barrowman, star Torchwood and Arrow can sing, let me explain something, Barrowman has signed on to host the series. The guy is so talented that I wouldn’t be surprised if he could sing anyway.
He’s the other twist (if you consider Barrowman hosting an American reality »
- Sasha Nova
Felicia Day Will Mentor 20 Vloggers on her New YouTube Channel
21 May 2013 6:48 AM, PDT
Growing a channel on YouTube is still a new endeavor, but for some it seems to be proving quite fruitful. Felicia day started her channel, Geek & Sundry, last spring and to this day it continues to grow. Not only has it renewed two of its programs for second seasons – Tabletop and Space Janitors – but it’s been adding new programs as well. The YouTube channeling is looking to continue its expansion by launching its own talent search with the Geek & Sundry Vlogs Channel. In a nutshell, it’s like American Idol but with vloggers. And that’s a very small nutshell, so don’t expect it to be anything so typical.
The Multi-Channel Network was launched Monday, May 20, of which the Vlogs Channel is a part. According to THR, Day and producer Jenni Powell will act as mentors to 20 vloggers, with each vlogger getting support from Geek & Sundry and a per-video stipend. »
- Brody Gibson
Star Wars Rebels With New Animated Series
21 May 2013 4:24 AM, PDT
Just when it seemed like Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars and everything that came with it meant the end of anything awesome that was on already here, a ray of sunshine pierced through the dark clouds. While the days of The Clone Wars are over, a new era is upon us. A new series is coming and it promises to take us back to a different time when Star Wars was less about Jedi and more about a growing empire and the small numbers who opposed it. Disney is introducing the next step in its plans for this universe: Star Wars Rebels.
The one-hour animated pilot is in production at Lucasfilm, says Entertainment Weekly, and will premiere in Fall 2014 on the Disney Channel, with the proper ongoing series moving to Disney Xd. The series will find itself exploring the years in between Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope, »
- Brody Gibson
A How I Met Your Mother First: Cristin Milioti Made Series Regular
20 May 2013 4:30 PM, PDT
How I Met Your Mother has been full of nothing but the most world-shattering, game-changing announcements since it’s eighth season ended with the first ever look at the mother, now played by Cristin Milioti. For those of you that were worried Season 9 would only make use of Milioti at the end of the series, putting us right back into the dark after finally shedding some light on us, you have no need to fear the disappearance of the mother. Not only will Milioti continue playing the mother through out Season 9, but also she will be made a series regular for entirety of the season.
Four the last eight years, How I Met Your Mother has only had five regulars – Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris – and really didn’t need anymore. But the times, they are a changing. TVLine reported Milioti would be »
- Brody Gibson
Dexter Season 8: New Threats Arise as Debra Spirals Down
20 May 2013 4:24 PM, PDT
The latest trailer for Dexter’s eighth and final season takes us deeper into Deb’s breakdown than we’ve ever gone before and it’s not a pretty sight. Up to this point, we knew Deb regretted her last minute decision to save Dexter’s life and murder Laguerta instead and could possibly picked up a drinking problem, but that was only scratching the surface of all that’s wrong with her life now. She’s got so many drugs in her system – we see her doing a line of something – it’s hard to keep track of all the pill bottles. And the drinking is still present, as we see her get into an accident, confirmed to be the results of driving under the influence.
It’s amazing how quickly Deb’s life has turned to shit and yet Dexter continues living without empathy for what he’s done to his sister. »
- Brody Gibson
Falling Skies Dares You Not To Look Away
20 May 2013 4:13 PM, PDT
Today’s brand new Falling Skies promo is not for the faint of heart nor weak of stomach. In all honesty, it’s pretty gross. Still, the video advertising the science fiction series’ upcoming 3rd season is designed to prove to fans whether or not they would be up to the task of joining the resistance. It’s a test. I only looked away once, so I guess that gives me a 95% chance of survival. I’ll take those odds.
If you pass the test, join in on season 3 of Falling Skies, premiering June 9 at 9 p.m. on TNT. When the show returns, seven months have passed since we last witnessed the survivors in Charleston facing the new alien, who by the way, will be acted by Doug Jones. Also Moon Bloodgood’s Anne is pregnant with hero Tom’s child and about ready to pop. Noah Wyle is Tom. »
- Sasha Nova
Doctor Who Will Launch An 8th Season
20 May 2013 2:28 PM, PDT
The BBC knows a good thing when they see it. Case in point, the wildly popular sci-fi series, Doctor Who has been officially renewed to come on back for an exciting 8th season. This isn’t the only news wrapped up in the long running series’ bag of goodies either. Buzz has also reached a fever pitch regarding the 50th Anniversary Special.
The extravaganza celebrating 50 years of Tardis is coming November 23rd to the BBC. It’s written by Steven Moffat and will feature Matt Smith, David Tennant, John Hurt, Jenna-Louise Coleman and Billie Piper among others. We reported on John Barrowman’s little 50th Anniversary Special snub just recently. Hey, things like that do happen. Lucky fans did catch Barrowman in a very cool Scandal guest appearance on ABC. He did a terrific job as a rival fixer to our lead, Olivia Pope. Obviously, showrunner Shonda Rimes is just »
- Sasha Nova
X-Factor Woos Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio
20 May 2013 2:23 PM, PDT
So, X-Factor fans, La Reid and Britney Spears are out. Who will replace them to be the next season’s talent judges? How about Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio?
Like X-Factor programs around the world, the reality series is huge singing in which performers vie to win a $5 million dollar recording contract with Simon Cowell’s record label Syco Music. On the U.S. series, Cowell and Demi Lovato will remain on the judging panel as La Reid and Britney Spears make their exit after finishing up season 2.
Season 3 begins this September and the fall will be here before you know it. We need new judges! Will Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join the likes of Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who were season one judges? Deadline reports these two ladies are in negotiations now.
Rowland is a former Destiny’s Child singer. Rowland is from the South, she helped »
- Sasha Nova
Warehouse 13 Given Six-Episode Final Season to Sort Itself Out
20 May 2013 6:13 AM, PDT
Warehouse 13 is a prime example of how cruel the world is, but also how sweet it can be. When it first premiered in 2009, it pulled in respectable numbers for a Syfy series. Flash forward to the present, when Warehouse 13 is in the middle of airing its fourth season, and its numbers are half of what they used to be. Why am I bringing this up? Well, because Warehouse 13 was canceled and I’m trying to find justification for giving the axe to a series that, for all intents and purposes, was doing great creatively. I keep coming back to the dwindling viewer count. But I did say this was an example of cruelty and sweetness – there’s a silver lining.
Not only is Warehouse 13 finishing off its current season, but it was also renewed for a fifth and final season. Deadline reported Season 5 would definitely be »
- Brody Gibson
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