The Walking Dead Renewed for a Sixth Season

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As if anyone is surprised though we are all definitely thrilled, AMC has officially renewed “The Walking Dead” for a sixth season. Season five of the series is set to air in just a few days but the show is still one of the most popular in the world.

“We could not be more excited for October 12th as we share new episodes of ‘The Walking Dead’ with fans around the globe,” said AMC President Charlie Collier. “In advance of Sunday’s season five premiere, AMC proudly confirms a sixth season order of this extraordinary series. Thank you to Robert Kirkman, Scott Gimple, the terrific executive producers, and the entire team who brings this compelling world and these rich characters to life. There’s plenty more Dead ahead thanks to their impressive, collective effort.”

Season six will see Scott M. Gimple will return as the showrunner and executive producer. It will also have executive producers Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero and Tom Luse.

Season five premieres Sunday, October 12 at 9:00pm ET/PT. It stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chad Coleman, Chandler Riggs, Melissa McBride, Emily Kinney, Danai Gurira and Sonequa Martin-Green.

Legendary TV Developing Series Based on Computer Game Myst

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According to a report from Deadline, Legendary TV is teaming up with the company Cyan Worlds to create a television series as well as a companion video game based on the popular video game “Myst.”

“Myst” originally released in 1993 but was followed by several sequels and ports to other consoles. The game follows players on a mysterious island, where they must venture out to explore its grandeur and mystery. “Myst” sold over 8 million copies and has ended up on countless “top games” lists. It is described as “a chilling tale of intrigue and injustice, defying all boundaries of space and time.”

This will be yet another attempt at trying to translate the game into another medium. In 2002, back when SyFy was still The Sci-Fi Channel, they attempted to make the game into a miniseries but it never actually happened.

“Cyan’s goal in working with Legendary is not just to create a compelling TV drama but to develop a true transmedia product that will include a companion video game that extends the story across both media,” the company said. “Seventy percent of tablet owners use their device while watching TV at least several times a week. Cyan sees the potential to push the boundaries of interactive storytelling to a new level.”

There is no word on when the project will head into production.

 

Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-ray Combo Pack 12/9

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This year’s most popular movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, is set to release on DVD and Blu-Ray Combo Pack on December 9, just in time for the holiday season!

The film earned over $645 million worldwide and recently passed the $300 million mark at both the domestic and international box offices. It opened domestically August 1 with $94.3 million to become the biggest August debut of all time and ultimately the biggest August release ever; it’s also the highest grossing film of the year and the first to surpass $300 million in 2014 domestically. After becoming the 10th straight Marvel Studios film to open at #1,Guardians of the Galaxy occupied the top spot domestically for four of its first six weekends in release.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands into the cosmos when brash space adventurer Peter Quill steals a coveted orb and becomes the object of a relentless bounty hunt. To evade his enemies, Quill forges an uneasy truce with Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly assassin Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb, he must rally his ragtag band of misfits for a desperate battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy. Featuring amazing new characters and exclusive bonus features, this must-own blockbuster will have you hooked on a feeling… of pure adrenaline!

Guardians of the Galaxy stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, John C. Reilly, Djimon Hounsou, Glenn Close, and Benicio Del Toro.

Bonus Features for the DVD and Blu-Ray release include:

(Digital HD*, Disney Movies Anywhere, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray)

  • Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
  • Making-of Featurettes
  • Exclusive Look at “Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron”
  • Gag Reel
  • Audio Commentary

 (DVD)

  • Exclusive Look at “Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron”
  • Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scene

The film was directed by James Gunn who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman.

First Trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Inherent Vice” Released

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We finally have the first trailer for the upcoming big screen adaptation of “Inherent Vice” and if you weren’t excited before, you should be now! The film comes from director Paul Thomas Anderson and is adapted from the novel by Thomas Pynchon.

Inherent Vice is a comedy-noir set in Southern California in the late ‘60s, with Joaquin Phoenix starring as detective Doc Sportello. It’s been a while since Doc Sportello has seen his ex- girlfriend. Suddenly she shows up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer whom she just happens to be in love with. It’s the tail end of the psychedelic sixties in L.A., and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” except that this one usually leads to trouble.

Other members of the impressive cast include Benicio Del Toro, Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Josh Brolin, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short and Jenna Malone. The film is narrated by Joanna Newsom and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood contributes the score.

Inherent Vice will first premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 4th before opening in theaters on December 12th. You can watch the trailer below:

Dominic Cooper Joins Marvel’s Agent Carter

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Stark sexy Dominic Cooper is officially set to reprise his role as Howard Stark (see what I did there? but no really he is damn sexy) on the upcoming series “Marvel’s Agent Carter.” The news was confirmed by Marvel earlier today.

Cooper originally appeared as the elder Stark in Captain America: The First Avenger, starring alongside Hayley Atwell. Now, the duo will be back together again in the new series. Though hopefully not together together because you know, she promised!

The series will feature Carter and Stark going on secret missions while she balances her administrative job at the Strategic Scientific Reserve.

“Agent Carter” will premiere this winter on ABC.

DC Comics’ “Lucifer” Pilot Coming To Fox

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Fox is getting another comic book television adaptation by way of DC Comic series “Lucifer.” Fox and Warner Bros. have officially ordered a pilot to be based off the comic series according to a report from Entertainment Weekly.

“Lucifer” follows the Lord of Hell who has grown bored with his underworld throne and devilish kingdom. He decided to relate to the buzzing metropolis of Los Angeles, where he opens an exclusive piano bar called Lux. (I won’t lie, I’d probably check that bar out.) The titular character is actually a supporting character in the comic series “The Sandman” from Neil Gaiman.

Tom Kapinos is signed on to write and executive produce the pilot episode.

There is currently no word on who will star in the project or when production will begin on the series. The pilot will likely air sometime in late 2015 if picked up for a full series.

Y: The Last Man Film Adaptation Cancelled

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Things seemed good last year when the film adaptation of the graphic novel “Y: The Last Man” gained director Dan Trachtenberg but now the entire project has been cancelled. The film rights to the comic book series have reverted back to the creators Brian K. Vaughn and Pia Guerra. Sadness ensues.

Trachtenberg confirmed today saying,

“Not happening. But it’s in trusted hands (the creators).”

The 60-issue series has been much beloved and hailed as an intricate and honest social commentary of gender politics as well as a enthralling coming of age tale for the main character.

“Y: The Last Man” is a post-apocalyptic tale following Yorick Brown, a young man who, along with his capuchin monkey, Ampersand, somehow survives a catastrophic event that kills off every living creature with a Y chromosome. Left in a world of only women, Yorick teams with a government operative, 355, to try and uncover the truth about the plague and why he and he alone made it through alive.

“The script was essentially the first two trades,” Trachtenberg then revealed to /Film of the film that could have been. “Taking inspiration from the original Star Wars – we wanted to tell a complete story…but not the whole story. Hoping that, in success, we could get tell the rest of our serialized adventure.”

Maze Runner Sequel Announced For 2015

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The big screen adaptation of The Maze Runner finally released in theaters and it has already been green lit for a sequel that will release as soon as September 2015. The news was announced by 20th Century Fox via Twitter with the first piece of concept art for the film which you can see above.

The film is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the story of Thomas (played by Dylan O’Brien), a young man who wakes up to find himself in a community of kids welcoming him to the “Glade” – a large expanse of land completely surrounded by a concrete maze.

The now-franchise is based on the young adult book series of the same name written by James Dashner. The sequel film, titled The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials will release next year on September 18. Wes Ball will also direct the sequel.

The book series has a third book titled “The Death Cure” meaning the film will possibly be turned into a trilogy. Or a four film franchise if it goes the way of similar films such as The Hunger Games. 

“Doctor Who” Star Matt Smith Joins “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”

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Matt Smith, who is sadly no longer playing The Doctor on BBC’s “Doctor Who” had officially joined the cast of the big screen adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (and I feel all is right with the world again.)

The film is based on the wildly popular novel written by Seth Grahame-Smith. The movie is a horror-comedy spin on Jane Austen‘s Pride and Prejudice. The heroine, Liz Bennett (James), is pressured by her family to marry into a wealthy upper-class home but chafes at the stiff social mores of Victorian England. Instead, she feels that she should help defend the countryside against the onslaught of a horrifying zombie plague.

Smith will be playing the role of Mr. Collins, a handsome young gentleman who is on the lookout for a wife and proposes to Bennett.

The film version has long been in the works and is finally moving forward with the cast that includes Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote and Douglas Booth.

The project is scheduled to begin shooting later this month on September 24. There is no word yet on an anticipated release date in theaters.

CBS Orders Supergirl Television Series

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CBS has officially given the greenlight to a series based on the “Supergirl” comic series. And they must feel pretty confident in it because the network completely ignored the “in development” stage and just ran with a series order for the project.

Supergirl is a character from DC Comics. The series will follow Kara Zor-El. She was born on Krypton however she escaped amid its destruction years ago. And since arriving on Earth, she’s been hiding the powers she shares with her famous cousin. But now at age 24, she decides to embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be.

“Supergirl” will be a one hour drama from the production company that created “Arrow” and “The Flash” for The CW. Greg Berlanti and Ali Adler will be serving as writers as well as executive producers with Sarah Schechter.

Currently, there are no plans to have a crossover with the DC series on The CW but that doesn’t mean it will never happen.

There is no word yet on when “Supergirl” will enter production or who the studio is looking to star in the series.