Posts Tagged ‘ABC’
Posted by jonathon in Films, General, News on September 20th, 2008
In a world where reality TV and CSI spin-offs have all but taken over the episodic world, it is refreshing to stumble upon, or sometimes, search out the projects that actually bring meaning to the art of Television. I’m talking about Lost and Battlestar Galactica, Firefly and Deep Space Nine, Dr. Who and hopefully the new David S. Goyer project Flash Forward.
Written by Goyer and Star Trek visionary Brannon Braga, based on the novel by Robert J. Sawyer Flash Forward is looking to be a jigsaw-puzzle series based on the effects of the human race collectively jumping 20 years into the future for two and a half minutes. For the diehards that want to know the entire synopsis, you can check out the plot outline of Sawyer’s novel at http://sfwriter.com/ouff.htm. Otherwise, have fun dreaming up the different plot lines Goyer and Braga might captivate us with. Flash Forward will be set for ABC sometime next year.
Posted by dominie in Events, Films, News on September 8th, 2008
Iron Man, the anti-superhero, joins the fight to Stand Up To Cancer, a movement that has been unstoppable in its innovative approach to fund cancer research. EBay is currently holding an auction for a winner and his guest to enjoy a VIP experience of Iron Man 2, encouraging all to “stand up and bid to fight cancer.” The winner will enjoy:
* A visit to the set of Iron Man 2 (one shooting day)
* A meet and greet with the cast
* A walk-on/ extra role in the film for the auction winner
* Photo tour of the set with an Iron Man unit photographer to document the tour
* Professional photos will be given to the winner
* Tickets to the Los Angeles premiere for you and a guest
* Winner and Guest will walk the premiere’s red carpet
Most recently, Laura Ziskin Productions and Seligman Entertainment in association with the Noreen Fraser Foundation teamed up for an unprecedented program that premiered on NBC, ABC, and CBS simultaneously, devoting one hour of commercial free prime time to speak for the cause. Over 50 of the most renowned personalities in TV, film, sports and music came together for this unparalleled undertaking. If you missed the premiere, you can still tune in at Standup2cancer.org to get involved. Cheers to a wonderful team effort.
Posted by bob in News on August 12th, 2008
John Updike’s The Witches of Eastwick is boiling up a new incarnation, this time as an hour-long series for ABC. The pilot is being written by Maggie Friedman (Dawson’s Creek) and is expected for mid-season of fall 2009 airing. No cast has been announced as yet. Three women bond over witchcraft to replace the men in their lives but manage to conjure up a man more devilish than any of their former partners.
The novel has previously been a feature film, released in 1987 and starred Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer. It did very well despite criticism of Nicholson being even more over the top than usual. (more…)
Posted by bob in News on August 3rd, 2008
Robert Forster (Karen Sisco) will join the cast of Heroes as presumed-dead Arthur Petrelli. According to Entertainment Weekly, the character could be seen as early as the September 22 season premiere although in real time or flashback remains to be seen.
Lisa Bonet (Angel Heart) has been added to the impressive growing cast of ABC’s Life on Mars. She will play Jason O’Mara’s present-day girlfriend while just announced Gretchen Mol will play his 1973 flame.
Posted by bob in News on August 1st, 2008
Gretchen Mol (Notorious Bettie Page) has been signed to star opposite Harvey Keitel and Michael Imperioli on ABC’s Americanization of Life on Mars.
Posted by bob in News on July 25th, 2008
ABC has landed Harvey Keitel for his first television series, the American version of Life on Mars. He will be Detective Gene Hunt, heading up the 1970s homicide department when he finds himself working with the time displaced Detective Sam Tyler, to be played by Jason O’Mara. Known for using any means necessary to do his job, the tough cop will be paired with Detective Ray Caling (Michael Imperioli) and Detective Chris Skelton (Jonathan Murphy).
Posted by bob in Films, News on July 3rd, 2008
Lionsgate has set a November 7 release for Repo! The Genetic Opera. Expect this to be a short-lived run before it lives forever on DVD.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be shot in Mexico, not New Zealand according to Variety. The production’s need for several large soundstages plus a massive water tank prompted the move to Baja Studios. As a result, shooting, originally slated for October, will now begin in January. (more…)
Posted by bob in Films, News on June 5th, 2008
Peacock, a thriller about multiple personalities, has added Keith Carradine (Dexter) and Graham Beckel (Battlestar Galactica) to a cast that already has Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins) and Ellen Page (Juno). Things go off the rails when a train crashes into the backyard of a bank clerk (Carradine) and his wife (also Carradine, dealing with the fractured mind).
The movie is from writer/director Michael Lander (Solid Waste) and cowriter Ryan O. Roy. A 2009 release is anticipated.
Posted by bob in News on May 8th, 2008
Julianna Guill (CSI: Miami) has signed in at Camp Crystal Lake in the remake of Friday the 13th, now shooting.
Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5) will play a politician on the third season of Heroes.
It seems we may have been premature in telling you Jonah Hill would be seen in Transformers 2. Word is now that negotiations collapsed so he’s not likely to be playing Shia LaBeouf’s college roommate.
Morena Baccarin (Firefly) has been cast in an ABC dramatic pilot starring Matt Long (Ghost Rider). They play associates from wildly different backgrounds now working for an upscale Los Angeles law firm.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson has joined ABC’s drama pilot Castle, the one about the horror/mystery novelist (Nathan Fillion).
Posted by bob in News on May 7th, 2008
The BBC series about a 21st century cop mysteriously transported back to the 1970s, Life on Mars, has been reworked for American audiences. David E. Kelley, who knows how to spin reality on its head ever since his Picket Fences debuted, has been shepherding the project. Now the Hollywood trades indicate ABC is likely to pick up the series for next fall, but without Kelley. Instead, their October Road showrunners Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec, and Scott Rosenberg are likely to handle the show.
