Its been a little while since we’ve heard anything about Amazon’s Jack Ryan based on Tom Clancy’s character and stories – the last being Mortem Tyldum hired to direct the pilot in January – but we’ve now got an update on the upcoming series. Actor Timothy Hutton, known for Leverage and American Crime, has been cast in a recurring role […]
Former Lois Lane Teri Hatcher joins Supergirl as season 2 villain
Supergirl has already featured several alumni from past DC film and television adaptations, including Smallville‘s Laura Vandervoort, former Supergirl actress Helen Slater, former Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman star Dean Cain. Now, it’s brought that show’s Lois, Teri Hatcher, into the fold. SEE ALSO: ‘The Martian Chronicles’ poster for Supergirl featuring Kara and Martian […]
Corey Hawkins talks 24: Legacy and Kiefer Sutherland’s advice
On the heels of the latest trailer for 24: Legacy, new lead Corey Hawkins spoke at length yesterday at the Television Critics Association about what audiences can expect from the reboot, and how his character Eric Carter will differ from original series hero Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland. While he is not appearing in the series, […]
Taboo Series 1 Episode 1 Review
Sam Narr reviews the first episode of Taboo… After various teasers and building anticipation, the first episode of Taboo aired last night on BBC one. The huge draw to the period drama will no doubt be Tom Hardy, in what feels like a homecoming from Hollywood. Taboo, set in 1814, follows the return of James […]
Fan Expo 2017: Star Wars Rebels panel with Dave Filoni, Vanessa Marshall and Taylor Gray
Ricky Church reports from the Star Wars Rebels panel at Fan Expo 2017… Today at the Fan Expo convention in Toronto, Star Wars Rebels creator and executive producer Dave Filoni and stars Vanessa Marshall (Hera) and Taylor Gray (Ezra) held a panel to discuss the upcoming fourth and final season of the series. They shared […]
Marvel’s The Defenders Season 1 Episode 1 Review – ‘The H Word’
Ricky Church reviews the first episode of Marvel’s The Defenders… It’s been a long time coming, but Netflix’s crossover between its four Marvel shows is finally here with The Defenders. The gang is all here, from Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and, yes, even Iron Fist, as they join together to save New York. So […]
Netflix picks up the Coen brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Netflix has announced that it has picked up the upcoming Western anthology series The Ballad of Buster Scruggs from Joel and Ethan Coen, and is set to premiere the show in 2018. “The Western anthology will feature six tales about the American frontier told through the unique and incomparable voice of Joel and Ethan Coen,” […]
Is the Multiverse the ultimate solution to narrative issues?
George Chrysostomou on the multiverse… The DC TV shows that can be found on The CW are unique for one very specific reason. Although it is rare for TV shows to crossover, there is an element to these superhero stories that is heavily relied upon to move the narrative forward, offering solutions to new characters, […]
The CW’s DC heroes suit up in new Arrowverse promo
With The CW’s DC superhero shows set to returning starting January 15th, a new Arrowverse ‘Suit Up’ promo has arrived online featuring the heroes of Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, and Arrow. Check it out here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm13KFCPzH4 The CW’s ‘Super Season’ begins on January 15th, and also includes the premiere of Black Lightning, which […]
Andrew Kreisberg fired from The CW’s DC shows following sexual harassment investigation
After Andrew Kreisberg’s suspension earlier this month following allegations of sexual harassment, Warner Bros. Television has announced he has been fired from his role as executive producer across The CW’s line of DC shows, including Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. On November 10th, Variety published a story that 19 men and women came forward with […]
