It looks like Fox is prepping two new female-led TV series in a reboot of the classic 1970s show Kung Fu, and an adaptation of Shane Black’s 2016 movie The Nice Guys. Variety reports that the Kung Fu series will be written and executive produced by Wendy Mericle (Arrow), and follows “the adventures of Lucy […]
Rumour: The CW wants Constantine, Batwoman, Oracle and even Batman for the Arrowverse
With the San Diego Comic-Con fast approaching, it’s only natural for rumours to start popping up suggesting what big announcements could be in store from the studios and networks at the pop culture event. Well, here’s a rather huge one concerning The CW’s Arrowverse, which comes by way of Bleeding Cool, who have a decent(ish) track […]
Hulu gives pilot order to Locke & Key, Scott Derrickson to direct
Last year it was announced that IDW Entertainment were developing a small screen adaptation of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s acclaimed comic book series Locke & Key, and now comes word that Hulu has officially placed a pilot order, with Carlton Cuse (Lost) set to executive produce and showrun and Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) directing. […]
Ryan Robbins joins Arrow season 4
Variety is reporting that Ryan Robbins (Falling Skies) has joined the fourth season of The CW’s DC superhero show Arrow in a recurring role. The site reports that Robbins will make his first appearance in the third episode of season four, and will play a character called Conklin, “a sadistic and ruthless member of Shadowspire […]
Binge and Purge – A Full Review of Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp
Manny Camacho reviews Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp… Normally I have my ‘Good, Bad, and Ugly’ breakdown in my reviews but I’m foregoing my normal process for this series. Because that would presume there is significant material for me to write to fill in the sections for ‘Good, Great…And Amazing’ – which […]
Prison Break returning for limited series
After bringing back 24 and The X-Files, Fox has confirmed that Prison Break is the next show set for a revival on the network, with both Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell set to return for a ten episode limited series alongside creator and executive producer Paul Scheuring. “[It’s] a bit of a sequel, it picks […]
Amanda Seyfried heading to Twin Peaks
TV Line is reporting that Amanda Seyfried (A Million Ways to Die in the West) has signed on for a recurring role in Twin Peaks for what is said to be a “pivotal character”. Production on Showtime’s revival of the cult classic is now underway, with David Lynch directing and Kyle MacLachlan reprising the role […]
Twin Peaks to start production next month, David Lynch will direct every episode
During the Television Critics Association summer press tour, Showtime Networks preisdent David Nevins has revealed that production will get underway next month on David Lynch and Mark Frost’s new Twin Peaks series. Now back on board after a dispute with Showtime over budget and contract issues, Lynch will direct every episode of the revived series, […]
Steven Soderbergh to make Mosaic for HBO, Sharon Stone to star
Variety is reporting that director Steven Soderbergh is to his work with HBO to bring new project Mosiac to the small screen. Described as a “choose your own adventure” show, the story will have multiple scenarios and plot points that will see the production shoot on a variety of different locations to film all of […]
Daniel Craig heading to Showtime as Purity gets 20-episode season order
Though his future as James Bond may be up in the air, Daniel Craig has landed a starring role in an upcoming limited series on Showtime called Purity. The series will be based on the novel by author Jonathan Franzen with Craig acting as an executive producer as well. The series has also hired director […]