HBO has officially confirmed that they are teaming up with Warner Bros. Television to bring the novel, “The Leftovers” to television. The pilot episode was approved and picked up by the network to become a series. It comes from executive producers Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey, Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger. Peter Berg directed the pilot and HBO has made a commitment to produce a further nine episodes to make up the first season. Continue reading
A few months ago, The CW announced they were considering developing another comic book based series as a spinoff from their current hit series, “Arrow.” The new show would focus on the DC character the Flash. Then, it was announced that the network had officially cast the role. Grant Gustin will play the Flash/ Barry Allen in the series as well as in “Arrow.” Continue reading
Entertainment Weekly recently unveiled the character posters for the upcoming series, “Witches of East End” from Lifetime. The posters feature Julia Ormond, Mädchen Amick, Jenna Dewan Tatum and Rachel Boston. “Be careful what you witch for.” That is a terrible tagline but these poster are kind of awesome. Continue reading
The upcoming Starz television adaptation of the book series”Outlander” has announced that Caitriona Balfe has been added to the cast. Balfe will play Claire Randall in the series that is based on Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books. Continue reading
Honestly, I have a love/hate relationship with this series. HBO started off with an amazing hit series that for several seasons was pure gold. However, it has gotten out of hand and I think its classy death after season 7 will be a mercy killing.
“True Blood” will officially end in 2014 according to Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. The final season will consist of 10 episodes and will begin next summer. Continue reading
The upcoming series adaptation from Starz and Sony Pictures Television has announced that Graham McTavish and Gary Lewis have been added to the cast of “Outlander.” The project is adapted from the best-selling novel series from Diana Gabaldon. The first two episodes of the show will be written by executive producer Ronald D. Moore, known for his work on “Battlestar Galactica” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and directed by John Dahl, who has previously worked on “Dexter” and “Breaking Bad.” Continue reading
According to a recent report from TV Line, Michiel Huisman, most known for his role on the show “Nashville,” has joined the cast of season 4 of “Game of Thrones.” However, the role that he has taken has not been disclosed. HBO’s hit series will use the second half of the third A Song of Ice and Fire book titled “A Storm of Swords,” as the basis for its fourth season. Continue reading
The new season of AMC’s hit series, “The Walking Dead,” is almost here and fans have to wait just a little bit longer but thankfully AMC has released the first look into the season. “The Walking Dead” returns Sunday, October 13 at 9/8c on AMC. Continue reading
The New York Times bestselling narrative nonfiction novel, “The Hour of Peril” has been optioned by The Weinstein Company to create a television miniseries with Brendan Deneen and Charles Spicer attached to executive produce on behalf of Macmillan Films. The novel was published in February of 2013 by Minotaur Books and written by Daniel Stashower. Continue reading
NBC announced last week that they have begun early development on several new projects including an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, “Tommyknockers” as well as a modern retelling of popular horror novel and film, “Rosemary’s Baby.” Continue reading