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Archive for the ‘In the Works’ Category

August 22nd, 2008

SCI FI Casts Children of the Corn

Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Heroes‘ David Ander and Battlestar Galactica’s Kandyse McClure will be staring in the SCI FI Channel remake of Children of the Corn. McClure may also be familiar to scifi fans as Annie, the blind girl who fell in love with Joshua on Dark Angel and as Cassidy on Reaper.
This […]

By Cynthia -- 2 comments

August 15th, 2008

Alex O’Loughlin Stays with CBS

A number of sources are reporting that Moonlight’s Alex O’Loughlin has signed a talent holding deal with CBS.  What this means is that the network will attempt to develop a new series for Alex and /or cast him in another project.  Obviously, the first of the two would be the better option, but fans are […]

By Cynthia -- 25 comments

August 14th, 2008

Fringe Comic Coming August 27

It is not a high-profile sci-fi franchise launch without a comic-book tie in and J.J Abrams near-guaranteed blockbuster Fringe is no exception. Newsarama reports that a comic series based on the upcoming Fox TV show is coming out under DC Comics’ Wildstorm Imprint.
Even better for those eagerly anticipating the X-Files reminiscent show, the comic book […]

By brian -- 0 comments

August 14th, 2008

Christopher Lloyd Joins Mirabilis

Doc Brown, aka Christopher Lloyd, (seen here in Law & Order: CI) has joined the cast of SCI FI Channel’s upcoming 4-hour fantasy/adventure miniseries Mirabilis. Lloyd will play Tesselink, a venerable senior elf and accomplished master of bloodsteel sorcery who aids his granddaughter Perfidia (Natassia Malthe) and a band of knights in their quest for […]

By Cynthia -- 0 comments

August 12th, 2008

Hartley & Dawson Star in Gemini Division

Webseries are taking over the Internet and NBC is about to launch a big one.  Gemini Divison is a futuristic cop drama starring Rosario Dawson and Smallville’s Justin Hartley.
Dawson plays NYPD vice cop Anna Diaz who, while searching for the truth behind her fiancée’s murder, is drawn into a secret war between a […]

By Cynthia -- 0 comments

August 8th, 2008

Supernatural, Jericho Actors Are Last of the Ninth

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Michael Gaston, Lily Rabe, Michael Raymond-James, Fredric Lehne and Clifton Powell have joined HBO’s drama pilot “Last of the Ninth” as regulars.
The show is a gritty 1970’s drama about a Vietnam vet turned undercover cop.
Former Jericho star Michael Gaston will play the lieutenant in charge of the precinct. Former Lost […]

By Cynthia -- 0 comments

August 1st, 2008

Fans Already Trying To ‘Save’ Dollhouse

There aren’t many fans in the entertainment world more passionate than sci-fi lovers. See our Jericho coverage for proof of that. With the ability to access the most up-to-date info on any show with a few keystrokes, the industry now has to reckon with fans that are more knowledgeable than ever before.
We see the evidence […]

By brian -- 0 comments

July 29th, 2008

Seek the Six: The Prisoner Reboot at Comic Con

AMC played their own little marketing game (Fox also did this with Fringe) at Comic Con to create buzz for their remake of the 1960’s cult classic The Prisoner.
Attendees were provided with cryptic puzzle cards, which when decoded drove participants to SeekTheSix.com where they were told to ‘seek the six’ in order to reveal […]

By Cynthia -- 1 comment

July 24th, 2008

Dark Knight’s Chin Han Is On A Roll

In The Dark Knight, Chin Han keeps a step ahead of the Gotham mob as Lau, a Hong Kong crime lord who launders the crooks’ money. In addition to snagging a role in the biggest film of the year, Han will also play a pivotal part in Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic 2012. SF Universe got […]

By brian -- 1 comment

July 21st, 2008

SCI FI Announces Development Slate

Not contented to rest on their laurels (which sound pretty uncomfortable if you ask me), SCI FI Channel has several new projects in the works and like many other TV networks, a good number of them are reality based.  Check them out:
SCRIPTED
BRYAN SINGER MINISERIES PROJECT
SCI FI re-teams with Bryan Singer and his Bad Hat Harry […]

By Cynthia -- 1 comment