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House MD continues to be one of the most memorable and groundbreaking medical dramas, even over a decade after the show's finale. House introduced the Sherlock Holmes-inspired Doctor Gregory House and his unique view of the world and relationships, as well as his struggles with addiction. And from then on, House earned a loyal following that enjoyed the medical puzzles, dramatic moments, and shocking twists.

Some of the most shocking twists in House are still talked about today. From unexpected deaths or reveals that challenged what audiences believed to be true to surprising turns and revelations about the patients themselves, House MD always knew how to keep audiences guessing. The best and most unexpected twists dealt both with the main characters, such as House, Cuddy, Wilson, or House's team, as well as the patients and medical mysteries. And the biggest twists in House MD stand out for being shocking...

House MD broke the mold with its protagonist, Gregory House. While other TV doctors are celebrated for their impeccable bedside manner, House was appreciated for his cruel method of diagnosing rare diseases. As such, patients were not entirely keen on his mannerisms, but he still managed to save their lives.

It's also astounding that Princeton-Plainsboro has allowed House to work for so long. Even though he's a fantastic doctor, he often does more harm than good to get to the bottom of a case. Thus, while Dr. House is a key part of the hospital, his methods are entirely unethical.

Dr. House Offers a Janitor a Promotion Season 4, Episode 1, "Alone"

With his team gone, Dr. House struggled to get things done, especially since he wasn't concerned about admin or patient welfare. Thus, he decided to create a make-shift team that could do his dirty work. In "Alone," he gives one...

At the surface level, House MD is one of the best medical dramas in history. The Diagnostics Team at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital explores some of the world's unusual cases and strives to find the most suitable treatment. But with the likes of Hugh Laurie and Robert Sean Leonard in the main cast, it wouldn't be wrong to also consider this show to be a comedy.

House MD isn't afraid to blend the lines between comedy and tragedy and often sprinkles in a touch of black humor to keep the audience on their toes. Although the jokes are often distasteful and sometimes crass, they help to emphasize Gregory's sardonic sense of humor. Thus, without its funnier moments, House MD just wouldn't be as popular.

House and Wilson Create an Interesting Bet Season 7, Episode 19, "Last Temptation"

House's relationship with Wilson is incredibly complex, but "Last Temptation" showcases a lighter moment between the two men.

Certain television shows have seen characters come and go throughout their series runs. Some had left in order to make way for fresh stories and new blood, others had left a big hole in the cast that was unable to be filled. The reasoning behind actors' departures can be very varied. For some, it's moving on to another project, or the prospect of a glittering movie career, like George Clooney in E.R. Some get their spin-off shows, and are part of expanding the universe and telling more stories, like David Boreanaz in Angel. Others have to leave due to scandals.

Whatever the reason may be for an actor departing a successful TV show, the viewers are always the ones to feel the brunt of it. For better or worse, audiences are the ones left to pick up the pieces after the character is gone. This could result in an exciting renaissance for the show,...

House successfully pushed against many of the medical dramas seen at the time, focusing on the most rare and unusual cases the world had ever seen. While shows like E.R. were dependent on scary events like crashes or accidents, House worked to transform the most ordinary examples into some of the most gripping television ever shown. As such, even 12 years after its finale, it's still regarded as one of the most intense dramas in history.

But, with so many weird and whacky cases, it can be hard for fans to wrap their heads around a lot of the terminology. Plus, since a lot of these medical cases are accompanied by a ton of obscure symptoms, it makes it even more difficult for viewers to understand the severity of the situation. Thus, it's important that fans uncover the weirdest cases so that they can really understand just how unique this show is.

1990 was a peak year for Van Damage. The Muscles from Brussels was on the way to the big time after Bloodsport and Kickboxer (which made our list of the Best Fighting Movies) proved to be huge moneymakers at the box office. But, Jean-Claude Van Damme was different from some of his contemporaries because he was a hearthrob and a prime butt-kicker. His 1990 movie Lionheart was bought for distribution by Universal, paving the way to his breaking into mainstream studio work. But, before he could jump on that gravy train, he had one more movie left to make on his Cannon movie deal – but ironically, the company itself would not release the film theatrically due to its waning fortunes, with this being Van Damme’s first major studio release after MGM opted to distribute it. The movie? Death Warrant!

In this one, Jcvd plays a cop named Burke, who, after putting...

Director / Producer / Showrunner Greg Yaitanes discusses a few of his favorite movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Innerspace (1987) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, The Atomo-Vision Of Joe Dante At The American Cinematheque

The Ipcress File (1965) – Howard Rodman’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

On The Border (1998)

Hard Justice (1995)

Rorschach (1993)

Hard Target (1993)

Hard Boiled (1992)

Risky Business (1983)

Assault Platoon (1990)

Forrest Gump (1994)

Star Wars (1977)

All That Jazz (1979) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary

Star 80 (1983)

Lenny (1974) – Robert Weide’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

The Pope Of Greenwich Village (1984)

Southern Comfort (1981)

The Trial (1962) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary

How To Train Your Dragon (2010)

Babylon (2022)

Hitman’s Run (1999)

Birdy (1984)

The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988)

The Paper House (1986)

A History Of Violence (2005)

The Passion Of The Christ (2004)

Hail Mary (1985)

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

Double Tap (1997)

Conspiracy Theory (1997)

Die Hard (1988)

Heat (1995)

Manhunter (1986) – Josh Olson’s...

Deran Sarafian is set to direct Trigger Happy, an indie neo-noir thriller that centers around a desperate waitress in a dead-end town who meets the man of her dreams. Only he is not who he seems and neither is she.

Shawn McLaughlin and Mike Mityok co-wrote the screenplay, which is described as an American road cinema of the ‘70s, such as Vanishing Point, Badlands, and neo-noir thrillers like The Long Goodbye, Body Heat, and Blood Simple. McLaughlin is producing with Jaye Gazeley, under their Canadian-based production company Marauder Films, along with Gabrielle Almagor. Filming is slated to commence next year.

Sarafian is a veteran TV director and executive producer, whose credits include House, Swamp Thing, Rosewood, among a number of others. He’s repped by The Gersh Agency and Zero Gravity Management.

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Brian Krause and Rizwan Manji will star in Robert Rosenbaum-helmed drama Basement,...

From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for August 2019, including "Batwoman", "Charmed", "Siren" and a whole lot more:

Feature Film

Godfrey

Local Production Company: Godfrey Production Inc.

Director: Ken Mok

Producer: Jason Bourque, Tim Marlowe, JJ Dubois

Aug 06/19 - Sep 09/19

To All The Boys 3

Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.

Director: Michael Fimognari

Producer: Matt Kaplan, Chris Foss

Jul 15/19 - Aug 20/19

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A Babysitters Guide To Monster Hunting

Local Production Company: Double Double Productions Ulc.

Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp

Sep 03/19 - Nov 13/19

Christmas Chronicles 2

Local Production Company: Maple Syrup Productions Ulc.

Director: Chris Columbus

Producer: Mark Radclliffe

Sep 23/19 - Dec 19/19

The Main Event

Local Production Company: Main Event Movie Inc.

Director: Jay Karas

Producer: Ian Hay

Jun 19/19 - Aug 12/19

There's Someone Inside Your House

Local Production Company: Beaver Tail Productions Ulc.

Director: Patrick Brice

Producer: Dan Cohen, James Wan, Michael Clear

Aug...

From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for July 2019, including "Batwoman", "Siren", "Supergirl" and a whole lot more:

New Media Feature

A Babysitters Guide To Monster Hunting

Local Production Company: Double Double Productions Ulc.

Director: Rachel Talalay

Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp

Aug 06/19 - Oct 16/19

The Main Event

Local Production Company: Main Event Movie Inc.

Director: Jay Karas

Producer: Ian Hay

Jun 19/19 - Aug 12/19

TV Movie

Christmas Harmony

Local Production Company: Chp Productions Ltd.

Director: Catherine Cyran

Producer: Greg Malcolm, Vicki Sotheran

Jun 17/19 - Jul 08/19

Killer In The Guest House

Local Production Company: Thriller Productions Inc.

Director: Tony Dean Smith

Producer: Navid Soofi

Jun 17/19 - Jul 03/19

Random Acts Of Christmas

Local Production Company: Jolly Productions Inc.

Director: Marita Grabiak

Producer: Navid Soofi

Jun 17/19 - Jul 08/19

Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen

Local Production Company: Ss&s Productions Inc.

Director: David Winning

Producer: Vicki Sotheran, Greg Malcolm

Jul 08/19 - Jul 25/19

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From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for June 2019, including  "90210", "Project Blue Book", "Altered Carbon" and a whole lot more:

New Media Feature

Coffee & Kareem

Local Production Company: Coffee Break Productions Inc.

Director: Michael J.E. Dowse

Producer: Ed Helms, Michael Falbo, Dan Clarke

Apr 22/19 - Jun 04/19

Operation Christmas Drop

Local Production Company: Ocd Productions Inc.

Director: Martin Wood

Producer: Steve McGlothen

May 22/19 - Jun 28/19

The Main Event

Local Production Company: Main Event Movie Inc.

Director: Jay Karas

Producer: Ian Hay

Jun 17/19 - Aug 16/19

TV Movie

All Summer Long

Local Production Company: Anchor Road Productions Ltd.

Director: Peter DeLuise

Producer: Harvey Kahn

Jun 03/19 - Jun 24/19

Darrow And Darrow 4 - Burden Of Proof

Local Production Company: Darrow 4 Productions Inc.

Director: Michael Robison

Producer: Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leslie

Jun 03/19 - Jun 21/19

Mystery 101: Movie 3 - Words Can Kill

Local Production Company: MU3 Productions Inc.

Director: Andy Mikita

Producer: Jamie Goehring,...

Like most folk, I’m a sucker for alien invasion films; I’m also down with conspiracy flicks, and I love seeing beautiful photography in foreign lands. If only there was a horror film that combines these somewhat disparate elements into a cohesive, satisfying whole. I honestly can’t think of one; but there is Alien Predators (1985), a pretty damn fun and nonsensical trip through Spain.

Filmed in ’84 and released on video in the U.K. in August of ’85, Alien Predators saw a very brief theatrical U.S. run in February of ’87 before being dumped onto video shelves for curious horror fans…like myself; as that’s when I first saw it, and I remember digging its pleasant nature and sparse but effective effects. A recent revisit however disclosed its greatest asset: a make-it-up-as-we-go willingness on the part of writer/director Deran Sarafian (Terminal Velocity) that results in a freewheeling travelogue with Nasa espionage,...

Update: James Wan's publicist reached out to us to say that James Wan will not be co-directing or directing Swamp Thing. Kind of a bummer because I'd love to see him get to play with this character, but I guess that's not gonna happen.

Here's the original article:

When it was announced that James Wan (Aquaman, The Conjuring, Insidious) would be producing DC Entertainment's upcoming Swamp Thing series, I hoped that he would jump in to direct an episode or two. Well, according to That Hashtag Show, it looks like that might actually be the case!

The report says that Wan will co-direct the pilot episode with alongside Deran Sarafian. Sarafian has over 20 years of television experience and directed episodes of iconic series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, House and Fringe.

Both of these talents working together could end up delivering a hell of a great pilot episode.

Years after his bicycle racing days as a Cutter in Breaking Away, Dennis Christopher faced off against a transformative virus from beyond the stars in Alien Predators, and with the mid-’80s horror sci-fi film now on Blu-ray from Scream Factory, we've been provided with three high-def copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers!

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I’ve been in love with the work of Italian horror legend Lucio Fulci since the age of ten, when I saw his undead classic Zombie (1979); from the smiling undead VHS box art to the creeping, gory grey dread contained within, I was hooked. That was the movie easy to find at the boom of the video era, as it was a big hit and everyone stocked it; but further success eluded his work on North American shores, and the horror buff had to scrounge and scour to find his releases. (Except for The Gates of Hell; that one did make it over.) Nearly ten years after his biggest hit, he was set to make a triumphant return to gut munching glory. The result? Zombi 3 (1988), a wonderfully batshit half a Fulci lovingly restored by the demented folks at Severin Films, who continue to drag the underseen into the light for seasoned collectors and neophytes alike.

More uncut Italian horror is headed to Blu-ray, thanks to Severin Films. Available on May 29th and now available for pre-order, we have release details for Shocking Dark, Zombie 3, and Zombie 4:

Official Press Release: On May 29th, leave your sanity at the door and face the blood-spattered netherworlds of inscrutability that only Lucio Fulci, Bruno Mattei, and Claudio Fragasso can inflict. Shocking Dark (a.k.a. Terminator 2), Zombie 3 and Zombie 4 are coming to home video with brand new 2k scans that will make your eyeballs explode! Shocking Dark: For director Bruno Mattei (Violence In A Women’S Prison) and co-writers Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi (Troll 2), their final – and most notorious – collaboration went beyond brazen plagiarism to become a fearless act of deranged genius: In this bravura rip-off of both Aliens and Terminator, a team of badass marines, a tough female civilian and an orphaned girl battle monsters...

From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for December 2017 including "Purple Harvest", "Supergirl", "The Magicians" and a whole lot more:

A Dogs Way Home

Feature

Local Production Company: Singularity Productions

Director: Charles Martin Smith

Producer: Gavin Polone

Oct 16/17 - Dec 15/17

Noelle

Feature

Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions

Director: Marc Lawrence

Producer: Heather Meehan

Pm: Heather Meehan

Oct 23/17 - Jan 18/18

Peace

Feature

Local Production Company: Peace Pictures Canada Inc

Director: Robert Port

Producer: Rick Dugdale

Dec 03/17 - Dec 21/17

Purple Harvest

Feature

Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions

Director: Drew Goddard

Exec. Producer: Mary McLaglen

Jan 29/18 - Apr 06/18

Two/One

Feature

Local Production Company: Khai Productions

Director: Juan Cabral

Producer: Dave Valleau

Nov 15/17 - Dec 03/17

Deadly Class

TV Pilot

Local Production Company: Pica Productions (BC) Limited

Director: Lee Toland Krieger

Producer: John Lenic

Nov 15/17 - Dec 05/17

A Series Of Unfortunate Events ~ Season 2

TV Series

Local Production Company: Olaf...

NBC has put in development drama American Disaster from writer Michael McGrale (CSI: Miami, The Following), director Deran Sarafian (House, The Strain, Hell On Wheels), Muse Entertainment and Universal TV. Written by McGrale, American Disaster centers around a Midwestern community that holds itself together in the wake of a catastrophic tornado. The project is envisioned as a potential anthology series tackling different natural disasters. McGrale co-executive produces…...

Ahead of its premiere on FX this summer, the fourth and final season of The Strain is teased in a new promo video that focuses on the seemingly sunny yet undeniably dangerous partnership between the living and the undead.

You can check out the previous press release and promo video below, and in case you missed it, we have details on the upcoming DVD release of The Strain Season 3.

Previous Press Release (via Seat42F): The Strain will return for a fourth and final season in Summer 2017, as Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan bring the thriller to its climatic conclusion, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions.

“We sincerely thank Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan and their creative team as well as the fantastic cast for three exciting seasons of The Strain,...

There was a lot of buzz when The Strain first hit on FX, largely due to the fact that Guillermo del Toro was involved in something on television. The show has held audiences in its grip as its world became increasingly desperate, and while perhaps not quite at the top of the ratings juggernaut list, it has performed well for the network.

The series has been renewed for a fourth and final season, and while that may seem like an odd “renewing and canceling at the same time” move, that’s not really the case, and fans shouldn’t see it as a negative by any means.

As Carlton Cuse, exec. producer/writer, said in the renewal announce, the plan was originally for a story that spanned three seasons. As things became fleshed out during the creation of those three seasons, it ultimately became apparent that the best version would run four seasons,...

The strigoi slayers will sharpen their silver blades for one last fight next year, as FX has renewed The Strain for a fourth and final season that will premiere in the summer of 2017.

Press Release (via Seat42F): The Strain will return for a fourth and final season in Summer 2017, as Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan bring the thriller to its climatic conclusion, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions.

“We sincerely thank Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan and their creative team as well as the fantastic cast for three exciting seasons of The Strain,” said Grad. “Though we’re sad to see it go, we fully support the way in which they are crafting the fourth season’s dramatic conclusion.”

“It is a true joy to work at FX where creative intentions always comes first,...

"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet", "Time Enough at Last", "To Serve Man", and "The Invaders" are some of the most memorable episodes of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone, and Fright Rags is commemorating their enduring entertainment values with a new collection of T-shirts. In our latest round-up, we also have details on the recently announced UK Blu-ray of Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (aka Zombi 3) and the upcoming high-definition home media release of Vampire Hunter D (1985).

The Twilight Zone T-Shirts: Available to pre-order beginning Friday, April 24th at 10:00am Est, Fright Rags' The Twilight Zone T-shirt collection comprises five shirts and one custom-made Invader figure. The collection is priced at $160.00 and is expected to ship out in early June.

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BlZombie Flesh Eaters 2: Blu-ray.com reports that 88 Films will release Lucio Fulci's Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (starring Deran Sarafian, Beatrice Ring, and Ottaviano Dell'Acquaon) on Blu...

The Strain, Season 1, Episode 11, “The Third Rail”

Written by Justin Britt-Gibson & Chuck Hogan

Directed by Deran Sarafian

Airs Sundays at 10pm Est on FX

Let’s start this week by talking about Eph. No one particularly wants to, but he’s still our ostensible hero, and that has become The Strain‘s most consistent and scarring flaw. The first mistake the writers make this episode is to spend it pitting Eph against Fet in something that isn’t much more than a dick measuring contest, and one in which everyone is undoubtedly on Fet’s side. And it’s a colossal hindrance to the show that we can’t tell whose side we’re supposed to be on. We can’t tell if we’re supposed to see Eph as our great hero, or if this is some subtle takedown of the arrogant straight white male leader trope.

But even...

Recently, FX released this new spoiler pic for their upcoming "The Strain" episode 11 of season 1, and it features a new, very intense look at Mia Maestro as character, Nora Martinez, in action. This scene certainly doesn't seem to be one of her happiest moments for sure. We do know she'll be trying to hunt down the Master's lair with the rest of the crew. The episode is titled, "The Third Rail." The official plotline for this episode, read like this: "Setrakian will lead Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack will risk his safety for Mariela's sake." The episode's teleplay was done by Justin Britt-Gibson and Chuck Hogan ,and it was directed by Deran Sarafian. Episode 11 is scheduled to air this Sunday night, September 21st at 10pm on FX.

Recently, FX released the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "The Strain" episode 11 of season 1, and it appears to be very interesting and hardcore intense as plans to slay the master are in full effect, and more! The episode is titled, "The Third Rail." In the new,11th episode, Setrakian will end up, leading Eph, Fet and Nora in the search for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack will risk his life for Mariela's sake. The episode's teleplay was done by Justin Britt-Gibson and Chuck Hogan ,and it was directed by Deran Sarafian. Episode 11 is scheduled to air on Sunday night, September 21st at 10pm on FX.

Recently, FX served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "The Strain" episode 11 of season 1. The episode is entitled, The Third Rail," and it sounds like things will get pretty intense and interesting as Zack puts his life on the line for Mariela. Setrakian spearheads a hunt for the Master's lair, and more. In the new,11th episode press release: Setrakian will lead Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack will risk his safety for Mariela's sake. The episode's teleplay was done by Justin Britt-Gibson and Chuck Hogan ,and it was directed by Deran Sarafian. Episode 11 is set to air on Sunday night, September 21st at 10pm on FX.

Flu. What's all that about then? As if this time of year isn't rubbish enough, the late Autumn and Winter seasons always seem to give you the gift of the snotty, phlegmy flu. While chemists have good cause to celebrate, the rest of us are confined to bed with copious amounts of tissues, hot water bottles and those funny medicines that taste like edible hell.

Buffy, superheroine that she may be, has nevertheless succumbed to this infernal condition. It's understandable, given that she's not at her peak. Her ex has turned psycho and has killed her friend's girlfriend. These are not peppy times for Buffy. So naturally, while fighting Angelus and phlegm, Buffy is for once, floored by the latter evil. Cue a trip to the local hospital, which naturally turns out to be a haven for a child-killing monster. No place in Sunnydale is safe, it seems. The local...

Richard Sarafian, an influential film director whose 1971 countercultural car-chase thriller Vanishing Point brought him a decades-long cult following, has died in Southern California, his son said Saturday night.

Richard Sarafian died at a Santa Monica hospital on Wednesday of pneumonia contracted while he was recovering from a fall, Deran Sarafian told The Associated Press. He was 83.

Sarafian worked primarily in television in his early career, directing episodes of 60s shows like Gunsmoke, I Spy, and 77 Sunset Strip.

He also directed 1963′s “Living Doll” episode of The Twilight Zone, a chilling tale whose demonic main character Talky Tina terrified children for decades.

Richard Sarafian, who directed the 1971 thriller "Vanishing Point," as well as the 1963 "Living Doll" episode of "The Twilight Zone," has died at a Santa Monica hospital of pneumonia contracted while he was recovering from a fall. He was 83 years old. Sarafian worked primarily in television in his early career, directing episodes of 60s shows like "Gunsmoke," "I Spy," and "77 Sunset Strip." He went on to direct "Living Doll," a famous "Twilight Zone" episode about a killer doll named Talky Tina. The episode frightened children for decades, including Sarafian's own kids. His son, Deran Sarafian said that asa boy he thought "Living Doll" was one of the scariest things he's ever seen. It was only later that he learned that his father made it. But Sarafian was better known for "Vanishing Point," which inspired such filmmakers and actors as Warren Beatty and Sean Penn. Beatty cast the helmer as an actor in two of his films,...

Los Angeles (AP) — Richard Sarafian, an influential film director whose 1971 countercultural car-chase thriller Vanishing Point brought him a decades-long cult following, has died in Southern California, his son said Saturday night. Richard Sarafian died at a Santa Monica hospital on Wednesday of pneumonia contracted while he was recovering from a fall, son Deran Sarafian told The Associated Press. He was 83. Sarafian worked primarily in television in his early career, directing episodes of 60s shows like Gunsmoke, I Spy, and 77 Sunset Strip. He also directed 1963's "Living Doll" episode of The Twilight Zone, a chilling

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Sneak Peek images, footage and synopsis from the next episode of AMC's 'western' TV drama series, "Hell On Wheels", titled "One Less Mule", written by Lois Elle and directed by David Straiton & Deran Sarafian, airing September 7, 2013:

"...the position of 'Cullen' is threatened after 'Durant' files an injunction against the 'Union Pacific'. Then 'Elam' deals with a dangerous newcomer..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Hell On Wheels: One Less Mule"...

As the newly picked-up broadcast series are gearing up for production, they’ve brought in producing directors. Here are some notable hires on new drama series. Jace Alexander will be co-executive producer/director on hot NBC drama The Blacklist. He is with ICM Partners and Fineman Entertainment. Ghost Whisperer creator John Gray will serve in the same capacity on CBS’ Reckless, while Ken Olin will be producing director on Fox’s Sleepy Hollow. Other producing director appointments: Dan Lerner (Lucky 7), Tim Busfield (Mind Games), Sam Hill (Almost Human), Jonas Pate (Believe), Deran Sarafian (Star-Crossed) and Nelson McCormick (Gang Related). Related: 2013-14 Schedule Grid & Top Face-Offs...

Not sure if this qualifies as good or bad news, but Netflix has ordered another season of Hemlock Grove. The horror series from Eli Roth and Brian McGreevy was all over the place, garnering mixed reviews and a cult following since it debuted all of its episodes on April 19th. It was equal parts crap, bewildering, awesome and fun and more crap, all at once. Check out my live blog for my thoughts.

Netflix is ordering 10 episodes, 3 less than the original 13 allotment from season 1, which is probably a good thing for my liver. They’ve also added Chic Eglee on as an executive producer, who’s worked on Dexter, The Shield and The Walking Dead, so that’s surely good news. Mark Verheiden and Deran Sarafian, on the other hand, are leaving the show.

Here’s what Eli Roth had to say about the announcement: ”The worldwide fan response to ‘Hemlock Grove’ was phenomenal…...

If you enjoyed the first season of Hemlock Grove, there’s a good chance that a second season will go into development. Netflix’s chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, recently spoke to THR about the possibility of a second season: “We’re hearing the pitches for the second season with plotlines and storylines now.”

Regarding the mixed reaction that the series received from horror fans, Sarandos talked about who the show appealed to: ”Hemlock is much more polarizing; you either love it or hate it. The crossover for the people who love the show was American Horror Story, not The Vampire Diaries. It was incredibly popular in the Nordics because of the popularity of the Skarsgards [Bill Skarsgard stars] and in Latin America, where the horror genre is very big… The other thing I look at is the tween segment. Hemlock Grove is horror, but it’s not really CW horror; it’s much more adult than that.

Netflix has now released all 13 episodes of Hemlock Grove over their streaming service. If you’re looking for more information, we have cast details, the recently released red band trailer, and a new motion poster:

“The Netflix Original Series “Hemlock Grove,” a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, will be available for members to watch instantly and in its entirety beginning April 19, 2013.

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men”), Bill Skarsgard (“Simon & The Oaks”), Landon Liboiron (“Terra Nova”), Penelope Mitchell (“6 Plots”), Freya Tingley (“X”), and Dougray Scott (“Mission Impossible II”) will debut concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

The series revolves around the eccentric residents of a dilapidated former Pennsylvania steel town and the murder of 17-year-old Brooke Bluebell. Through the investigation,...

Hemlock Grove isn’t like most small communities. When a teenage girl is murdered, two boys - Roman Godrey (Bill Skarsgard), the spoiled and possibly vampiric heir to the Godfrey estate, and Peter Rumancek (Landon Liboiron), a gypsy traveler and werewolf – step up to solve the shocking crime. As the investigation unfolds, though, the steel town’s deep, dark secrets come to light. Nothing is as it seems and the lines quickly begin to blur over whether Hemlock Grove’s monsters are supernatural – or just really twisted humans.

Hemlock Gove is the second original series from Netflix, which has now made 13 episodes available. The show is based on the novel of the same name by Brian McGreevy, who serves as the series' writer and executive producer. Hostel’s horror maverick, Eli Roth, is also an executive producer, and obviously has an exuberant passion and enthusiasm for the genre.

“What Eli brings is such a great,...

At the foot of a sweeping grand staircase in the foyer of an imposing early 20th century mansion, Famke Janssen is stoically explaining what's going to happen next to Bill Skarsgard as he fights back tears.

The two are filming a scene of "Hemlock Grove," the epic new Netflix series helmed by horror-master Eli Roth. The show is based on Brian McGreevy's novel of the same name, and follows two teenage boys (Skarsgard and "Degrassi" alum Landon Liboiron) at the center of a murder mystery in a creepy small town full of supernatural elements.

Its horror-esque approach and broad mix of supernatural beings may sound a lot like "True Blood" (which stars Skarsgard's older brother Alexander), but "Hemlock" is carving its own path. "We started by casting an entirely different Skarsgard," jokes McGreevy, who serves as an executive producer on the show.

Janssen plays Skarsgard's mother, the matriarch of...

Creating a horror television show is a tricky feat. It requires balancing the right amount of shock-and-gore along with compelling characters to keep fans clamoring for more – and Netflix’s Hemlock Grove delivers on both. Helmed by horror master Eli Roth and based on the terrifying world created in Brian McGreevly’s book, Hemlock Grove weaves together characters that raise the hair on the back of your neck yet draw you in deeper and deeper into a supernatural mystery story.

When a young teenage girl is found mauled to death, fear and suspicions abound as a gypsy boy (Landon Liboiron) is rumored to be a werewolf. Peter and his mother (Lili Taylor) had recently moved to Hemlock Grove in hopes of settling there after his uncle’s death; but their heritage makes them unwelcome in a community that seeks to keep its deep, dark secrets buried. Reigning over the town...

Netflix is getting ready to release all 13 episodes of Hemlock Grove this Friday and they’ve given us another look at the series with a brand new red band trailer.

“The Netflix Original Series “Hemlock Grove,” a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, will be available for members to watch instantly and in its entirety beginning April 19, 2013.

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men”), Bill Skarsgard (“Simon & The Oaks”), Landon Liboiron (“Terra Nova”), Penelope Mitchell (“6 Plots”), Freya Tingley (“X”), and Dougray Scott (“Mission Impossible II”) will debut concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

The series revolves around the eccentric residents of a dilapidated former Pennsylvania steel town and the murder of 17-year-old Brooke Bluebell. Through the investigation, the town’s seamier side is exposed,...

Hemlock Grove, based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, puts a spin on the current trend of werewolves and vampires, replacing love triangles with body parts and unconsummated longing with raunchy, bloody sex. The story picks up in the small town of Hemlock Grove following a string of grisly murders when new boy in town, Peter Rumancek, gypsy trailer trash and rumored werewolf, comes under suspicion for the crime. Peter finds an unlikely ally in Roman Godfrey, golden boy of the wealthy and influential Godfrey estate, Hemlock Grove’s resident wealthy philanthropists in the model of the Carnegies. Together the pair attempts to solve the mystery of the murder before the killer can strike again. The show stars Famke Janssen, Dougray Scott, Lili Taylor, and Bill Skarsgard, Landon Liboiron. Shortly before the WonderCon panel (here's my recap), executive producer Eli Roth and director Deran Sarafian sat down for a roundtable interview.

Hemlock Grove is an upcoming Netflix original horror series produced by Eli Roth that will be released on April 19th. A panel for the series took place last night at WonderCon and we have the brand new werewolf transformation clip for you to watch.

“The Netflix Original Series “Hemlock Grove,” a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, will be available for members to watch instantly and in its entirety beginning April 19, 2013.

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men”), Bill Skarsgard (“Simon & The Oaks”), Landon Liboiron (“Terra Nova”), Penelope Mitchell (“6 Plots”), Freya Tingley (“X”), and Dougray Scott (“Mission Impossible II”) will debut concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

“‘Hemlock Grove’ is unlike anything else in its genre,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer,...

Hemlock Grove is an upcoming Netflix original horror series produced by Eli Roth that will be released on April 19th. If you’re interested in a better look at the series, we have multiple trailers that contain new footage.

“The Netflix Original Series “Hemlock Grove,” a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, will be available for members to watch instantly and in its entirety beginning April 19, 2013.

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men”), Bill Skarsgard (“Simon & The Oaks”), Landon Liboiron (“Terra Nova”), Penelope Mitchell (“6 Plots”), Freya Tingley (“X”), and Dougray Scott (“Mission Impossible II”) will debut concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

“‘Hemlock Grove’ is unlike anything else in its genre,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “It’s sexy,...

Hey horror-fans, are you ready for Hemlock Grove? Hope you are, because this definitely looks awesome! As you probably already know, Eli Roth stands behind the upcoming Netflix‘s original horror series (that will premiere this April), and today we’re here to share an exclusive poster & the first trailer for the whole thing. Check them out in the rest of this report, but please – watch out ’cause the monster is within… Developed by Brian McGreevy and Lee Shipman, and directed by Roth and Deran Sarafian, Hemlock Grove is based on McGreevy’s novel of the same name which revolves around the murder of a young...

Earlier today, we gave you a look at the new poster for Hemlock Grove, an upcoming Netflix original horror series produced by Eli Roth. If you want a better look at the cast of the Hemlock Grove, we have a new set of photos that were just released.

“The Netflix Original Series “Hemlock Grove,” a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, will be available for members to watch instantly and in its entirety beginning April 19, 2013.

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men”), Bill Skarsgard (“Simon & The Oaks”), Landon Liboiron (“Terra Nova”), Penelope Mitchell (“6 Plots”), Freya Tingley (“X”), and Dougray Scott (“Mission Impossible II”) will debut concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

“‘Hemlock Grove’ is unlike anything else in its genre,...

We’ve been covering Hemlock Grove a little bit on Daily Dead, but you’ll start seeing much more of it over the next month. The Netflix original series was produced by Eli Roth, who also directed the first episode, and we have a new poster for you to check out.

“The Netflix Original Series “Hemlock Grove,” a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, will be available for members to watch instantly and in its entirety beginning April 19, 2013.

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men”), Bill Skarsgard (“Simon & The Oaks”), Landon Liboiron (“Terra Nova”), Penelope Mitchell (“6 Plots”), Freya Tingley (“X”), and Dougray Scott (“Mission Impossible II”) will debut concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

“‘Hemlock Grove’ is unlike anything else in its genre,...

We’ve been covering Hemlock Grove a little bit on Daily Dead, but you’ll start seeing much more of it in the coming months. The Netflix original series was produced by Eli Roth, who also directed the first episode, and we now have the first trailer for you to watch.

“Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013 — The Netflix Original Series “Hemlock Grove,” a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy’s novel of the same name, will be available for members to watch instantly and in its entirety beginning April 19, 2013.

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (“X-Men”), Bill Skarsgard (“Simon & The Oaks”), Landon Liboiron (“Terra Nova”), Penelope Mitchell (“6 Plots”), Freya Tingley (“X”), and Dougray Scott (“Mission Impossible II”) will debut concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

“‘Hemlock Grove...

Earlier today, reported on the news that Syfy would be adapting Stephen King’s The Eyes of the Dragon. Syfy has officially announced that project as part of their new development slate, which includes 28 new scripted and reality projects:

“New York – April 24, 2012 – Coming off Syfy’s most watched First Quarter ever in total viewers, Adults 18-34 and key women demos, Syfy and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s largest original programming slate in history. This will feature Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and reality development projects and the 2013 premiere of the highly-anticipated Defiance, the visionary transmedia experience that will unite television and Massive Multiplayer Online (Mmo) gaming for the very first time.

Said Howe: “Syfy’s Upfront celebrates the power of Igniters, our influential audience who has the highly coveted...

Syfy is having its Upfront tonight, during which they present their schedule and slate of projects in development to potential advertisers, and the announcements are flowing. An adaptation of a Stephen King novel into a miniseries, a new Charlaine Harris weekly series, a great movie being adapted into a weekly series, and a whole load of new reality shows may be in our future. Where to begin? We’ll break this down into manageable bites, but have included the entire press release below for your study.

First up, new series! We’ve already told you about some of these, but now we’re getting official word. For scripted series, Syfy is now confirming that Defiance, the series that will affect and be affected by the game of the same name, will be coming in 2013.

All other new series on or soon to be on the schedule are unscripted/reality shows – eight of em!

So what's next for the channel that has given us plenty of things that have gone bump in the night along with more CG monsters than anyone could possibly keep up with? Read on for details of Syfy's "upfront" presentation.

As you'd expect from a network named Syfy, several of these projects are more sci-fi than horror, but we thought we'd pass on all the news anyway:

From the Press Release:

Coming off Syfy’s most watched first quarter ever in total viewers, Adults 18-34 and key women demos, Syfy and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s largest original programming slate in history. This will feature Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and reality development projects and the 2013 premiere of the highly-anticipated Defiance, the visionary transmedia experience that will unite...

Stephen King’s fantasy novel Eyes of the Dragon could at last become a movie or miniseries.

The 1987 bestseller is being developed by Syfy as a longform project, along with a scripted drama series based on the comic Grey Legion and two high-concept movie projects. The network is set to announce all the titles later today at its upfront presentation in New York City.

Michael Taylor (Battlestar Galactica) and Jeff Vintar (I, Robot) will pen the Dragon script, with Taylor and Bill Haber as executive producers.

Dragon is a rarity among King’s early works: A stand-alone novel that hasn...