THR is reporting that director Barry Levinson is bringing his 1997 political satire Wag the Dog to the small screen as a half-hour scripted comedy series for HBO. Rajiv Joseph (Army of One) is writing the script, and Levinson is set to serve as executive producer, as well as directing should it receive a pilot […]
Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles TV series optioned by Paramount and Anonymous Content
Back in November of last year, author Anne Rice revealed that she had regained the screen rights to her book series The Vampire Chronicles, and was looking to develop a TV adaptation, and now comes word that the project has been optioned by Paramount TV and Anonymous Content. Christopher Rice is penning the series, as […]
The Week in Spandex – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Booster Gold, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Animated Spider-Man, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Luke Cage, X-Men: The New Mutants, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Logan, Deadpool, Gifted, Wonder Woman, Justice League, […]
13 Reasons Why Season One Review
Liam Hoofe reviews the first season of 13 Reasons Why… I should probably make it clear from the word go that I have not read the young adult novel on which the TV series 13 Reasons Why is based. The book has never really come onto my radar, though I can only imagine, due to […]
Damien Chazelle developing musical TV series The Eddy
Whiplash and La La Land director Damien Chazelle is turning his attention to the small screen, with THR reporting that the Oscar-winner is set to helm a new musical drama series entitled The Eddy, which has been penned by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child). The project is being shopped to cable and […]
Roseanne returning to TV screens with eight-episode revival
Hit sitcom Roseanne is set for a return to the small screen, with Deadline reporting that Roseanne Barr, John Goodman and Sara Gilbert have signed on for an eight-episode revival, with the likes of Laurie Metcalf and Johnny Galecki also in talks to return. The revival is being executive produced by Barr, Tom Werner and […]
Jesse Eisenberg to write, direct and star in The Market TV series for Bad Robot
Jesse Eisenberg will be moving from the big to small screen for a television series called The Market. He’s pairing with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robots Productions on the show, but Deadline also says Eisenberg will take a more active role than just starring in it. He will also write and even direct the half-hour single camera […]
Bryan Singer reveals that Stan Lee will cameo in X-Men pilot Gifted
As filming continues on Fox and Marvel’s X-Men series Gifted, director Bryan Singer has taken to Instagram to reveal that Stan Lee will be making his customary cameo appearance in the pilot episode of the show, with Singer sharing the following image: Gifted will mark the third time that Singer has directed Stan Lee after […]
Doctor Who Series 10 Episode 3 Review – ‘Thin Ice’
Villordsutch reviews Doctor Who Series 10 Episode 3: Thin Ice… Directed by: Bill Anderson Written by: Sarah Dollard Doctor – “I’m two-thousand years old and I have never had the time for the luxury of outrage.” Doctor Who has been rather good at bringing a number of things to our screens – history, morality, ethical questioning, life and death […]
Bryan Fuller says American Gods series is “fan-fiction”
American Gods is widely considered one of Neil Gaiman’s best works. It’s also possibly one of the most difficult of the writer’s books to adapt. As anyone who has read it knows (don’t worry, no spoilers!), the story is incredibly expansive, and deals with a large number of truly unique characters. How does one adapt a fantasy book […]
