As the last weeks of summer arrive, we find ourselves clinging to warm weather activities, like catching a movie under the stars. Here are the best outdoor movie series continuing through September. Here's to denial! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
“Battle Royale” Becomes A TV Series
July 27, 2012 by
Young-skewing TV network The CW has reportedly been in preliminary talks about the possibility of remaking the cult 2000 Japanese hit "Battle Royale" as an English-language TV series says The Los Angeles Times. Should a deal be reached, the network would acquire rights to Koushun Takami’s novel and then expand on it for an hour-long dramatic … [Read more...]
Rhys Meyers Is Dracula In NBC TV Series
July 25, 2012 by
Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("The Tudors," "Match Point") is set to play Dracula in a ten-episode NBC show which has been ordered straight-to-series reports Deadline. NBC and U.K.’s Sky Living are co-producing the series which is set in 1890's London. A freshly arrived Dracula poses as an American entrepreneur who maintains that he wants to bring modern … [Read more...]
“Sleepy Hollow” Becomes A TV Series
July 21, 2012 by
Fox has given a pilot commitment to a TV series adaptation of the classic 1820 supernatural thriller short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" reports The Live Feed. This contemporary version partners Ichabod Crane with the town's local female sheriff to bring peace to a beleaguered community. No word on the involvement of a headless … [Read more...]
Connelly’s Bosch Becomes A TV Series
July 10, 2012 by
Author Michael Connelly, "Treme" producer Eric Overmyer are teaming up to develop and co-write a TV series based on Connelly’s best-selling detective novels featuring the character of Harry Bosch says The Hollywood Reporter. Fuse Entertainment, the company behind "Burn Notice" and "The Killing", are backing the procedural about the driven, … [Read more...]
“Bates Motel” Goes Direct To Series
July 8, 2012 by
Cable network A&E is bypassing a pilot and has ordered the "Psycho" prequel "Bates Motel" straight to series says The Live Feed. Carlton Cuse ("Lost") and Kerry Ehrin ("Friday Night Lights") are behind the project, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic. Pre-production is underway with casting to begin shortly ahead of a premiere in … [Read more...]
McCallum On An ‘Adult’ “Star Wars” Series
June 6, 2012 by
The proposed live-action "Star Wars" TV series has been in development for years now, and Den of Geek recently spoke with Lucasfilm producer Rick McCallum who spoke about the tone, the project's current status, and the economic realities. As of now, "we have spent three and a half years on and there are 50 hours totally scripted... Well, they’re … [Read more...]
MTV Plans A “Scream” TV Series
June 5, 2012 by
MTV is developing a weekly series based on the "Scream" film franchise reports TVLine. No real details are available right now other than Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley's DiGa production company are pushing the project and they're currently seeking a writer for the pilot. It's unknown what, if any, involvement Kevin Williamson or Wes Craven will … [Read more...]
Elba On “Luther” Third Series & Film
May 27, 2012 by
Speaking with Gold Derby, actor Idris Elba says the commissioned third season of BBC crime series "Luther" is on the way and will serve as a precursor to a potential film. In a 15-minute video interview in Atlanta where he's shooting "No Good Deed", Elba commented on where the show currently is - "the third season is almost done in terms of … [Read more...]
NBC Orders Pirate Drama To Series
May 14, 2012 by
NBC is adding yet another series to its slate for next season - the pirate tale "Crossbones" reports The Live Feed. "Luther" creator Neil Cross will adapt Colin Woodard's book "The Republic of Pirates" which is set during the golden age of piracy in the 1700s and centers on the legendary Blackbeard. Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald will produce … [Read more...]
