CBS is set to boldly go to Toronto this September, with Pop Goes the News reporting that the network has booked out studio space for its new Star Trek series. The show “will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of […]
Pearl Mackie joins Doctor Who as the Doctor’s new companion Bill
The BBC has announced that Pearl Mackie (Doctors) has joined the cast of Doctor Who for the next series, taking over from Jenna Coleman’s Clara Oswald as Bill, the new companion to Peter Capaldi’s Doctor. “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor Who family,” she said. “It’s such an extraordinary British institution, I couldn’t […]
The Week in Spandex – Civil War, Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Inhumans, X-Men: Apocalypse, Dark Phoenix, Wolverine 3, Suicide Squad, Justice League, Green Lantern Corps, Krypton and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist, Daredevil, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers: Ultron Revolution, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, New Mutants, Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Justice League, Wonder Woman, The […]
Andrew Kreisberg promises “more confident, stronger Supergirl” in season 2
Although CBS is yet to officially renew Supergirl, it is expected that the network will order a second season of its hit DC series, and producer Andrew Kreisberg has been talking to Entertainment Weekly about what we can expect from Kara going forward. “This whole season has been about her embracing being Supergirl. In a […]
Syfy places pilot order for Superman prequel series Krypton
Way back in December of 2014 it was announced that Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice writer David S. Goyer was developing a Superman prequel series entitled Krypton, and now it has been revealed that Syfy has placed a pilot order for the project. Krypton “is set two generations before the […]
New Doctor Who companion to be revealed on Saturday
The BBC has announced that it will unveil the new companion for Peter Capaldi’s Doctor in the next series of Doctor Who this Saturday during half time of Match of the Day’s coverage of the FA Cup semi-final between Everton and Manchester United, at approximately 6pm. The new companion will replace Jenna Coleman’s Clara Oswald, […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3 to culminate with four-episode event ‘Fallen Agent’
Marvel and ABC have announced that the third season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will culminate with a four-episode event entitled ‘Fallen Agent’, and not all of the team are going to make it out alive! Check out the official press release below… In light of Daisy’s shocking prophecy, no one on the team is guaranteed to […]
American Gods begins production, casts Peter Stormare and others
For the past several months Starz’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel American Gods has been picking up a lot of steam, casting The 100’s Ricky Whittle and Deadwood’s Ian McShane in the two lead roles of Shadow Moon and Mr. Wednesday respectively. Now comes word that American Gods has started shooting its 10 episode […]
Gale Anne Hurd adapting Lore podcast as anthology series
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that The Walking Dead executive producer Gale Anne Hurd is teaming up Propagate Content for a TV adaptation of the popular podcast Lore. Created by Aaron Mahnke, Lore explores the true origins of pop culture’s most legendary horror characters and myths such as vampires, zombies, werewolves, ghosts, serial killers and […]
Crackle orders TV series based upon Guy Ritchie’s Snatch
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that streaming service Crackle has ordered a ten-episode TV series based upon Guy Ritchie’s 2000 crime caper Snatch. The site reports that the series will follow the blueprint laid out by FX’s Fargo series in that it will “carry the spirit” of the original movie, but following new characters. The series will […]
