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Battlestar Alums Join Ron Moore’s 17th Precinct

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:46-08:00March 7th, 2011|

Executive producer Ron Moore has moved on from the Battlestar Galactica mythos to create the series 17th Precinct. The premise deals with supernatural elements and magic in a fictional town known as Excelsior.

Following Moore from Battlestar to 17th Precinct are actors Jamie Bamber (Lee Adama) and James Callis (Gaius Baltar) as homicide detectives; along with Tricia Helfer (Number Six) as a necromancer named Morgana.

Ron Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica is critically acclaimed with excellent actors who expressed the emotional weight of the premise. It’s exciting that Moore is taking on an original project and bringing actors he’s worked with in the past onboard. And I was a huge fan of James Callis’ Gaius Baltar — I can’t wait to see him in his new role.

The pilot episode of 17th Precinct will air on NBC.

(Deadline)

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Battlestar‘s Tahmoh Penikett Joins Mortal Kombat: Rebirth

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:48-08:00February 17th, 2011|

Web series Mortal Kombat: Rebirth gained a new addition to its cast: Tahmoh Penikett. The actor is most notable for his role as Helo on the critically acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica. Penikett will portray police officer Kurtis Stryker, who weilds nightsticks and tasers. Stryker was a leader of the Riot Control Birgade during Outworld’s invasion.

Michael Jai White’s involvement was enough to make the online series badass, but the inclusion of Penikett amplifies it. He was captivating as the headstrong Helo in Battlestar, which will fit perfectly in his role as Kurtis Stryker.

(Blastr)

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James Van Der Beek Co-Stars in ABC Comedy

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:48-08:00February 16th, 2011|

Directed by Jason Winer (Modern Family) is ABC’s TV comedy pilot Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23, starring Dreama Walker as June, an honest and optimistic girl, and Krysten Ritter as the immoral roommate Chloe.

Now why did this catch my eye? James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek) will not only play Chloe’s best friend, but he will be portraying an exaggerated version of himself. Yes, ladies and gentlemen: James Van Der Beek will be playing James Van Der Beek.

His funnyordie.com videos helped pave the way for his role in Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23.

The new show should be a lot of fun with Van Der Beek as one of the co-stars — oh what the hell — just make him the lead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-dFm1d3_A

(Deadline)

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Mortal Kombat: Rebirth News

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:48-08:00February 15th, 2011|

Remember the Mortal Kombat short that hit YouTube last year? All the interest generated propelled it forward with continued production as a live-action online series.

Michael Jai White (Spawn) reprises his role as Jax Briggs; as well as Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) as Sonya Blade. Darren Shahlavi of 300 joins the cast as criminal Kano.

Written by Kevin Tancharoen, Todd Helbing and Aaron Helbing, Mortal Kombat: Rebirth releases online this spring by Warner Bros.; Tancharoen also directs and produces the online series.

“It’s extremely gratifying to have such talented actors playing these iconic roles. They will bring the essence of Mortal Kombat to life and gamers will be deeply immersed into the game’s universe.”

— Kevin Tancharoen

The online series is an anthology of shorts to provide insight into each character that are in the upcoming game — yes, there’s a game coming out as well, which will release on April 19th, 2011 — which you can pre-order HERE.

(Bloody Disgusting)

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Michael Rosenbaum Reprises Lex Luthor for Smallville

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:50-08:00February 12th, 2011|

The news still keeps pouring in despite Smallville approaching its swan song. After all the speculation, the producers have come forward with news that Michael Rosenbaum will make a final return as Lex Luthor for the series finale.

“It feels like the stars are aligning, literally. We couldn’t be more excited about having Michael back. And as far as the way he returns … there’ll be no doubt about how Lex becomes the great rival in Clark Kent’s life. He is the villain of the story.”

— Executive producers and showrunners Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders

“I’m simply doing it for all of the fans out there who made Smallville the great success it is. I appreciate all of their passion, their relentlessness and even their threats (laughs). I can’t wait to hug the old crew back in Vancouver one last time and see all of my old friends once again….. Oh, and for Lex to become the badass he’s destined to be.”

— Michael Rosenbaum

It’s incredibly exciting that Rosenbaum is reprising his role as Lex Luthor after a three-year absence. It’s clearly looking like the show will be getting the sendoff it deserves, with both its protagonist and antagonist at odds once again.

The series finale for Smallville is on May 13, 2011 — don’t miss out.

(Deadline)

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Official ThunderCats Photo Hits the Net

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:53-08:00January 26th, 2011|

Warner Bros. released an official ThunderCats photo, which captures the original feel while updating the look.

The new animated series intends to appeal to both old fans and newcomers to the cartoon. And not just that, but take the old, loosely connected plots and weave them together to make a more cohesive premise.

The debut for the new ThunderCats series is still unknown, but it will air on Cartoon Network.

Does this mean my ThunderCats belt buckle won’t be retro anymore?

(Nick and More)

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3 Smallville Actors Make a Return

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:53-08:00January 24th, 2011|

Smallville is on its tenth and final season with its conclusion fast approaching. And what’s in store for the February 4th episode? The return of Lionel Luthor (John Glover), Martha Kent (Anette O’Toole) and Chloe (Allison Mack).

The premise the CW released? (Spoiler Alert):

Clark (Tom Welling) is surprised to see Martha (Annette O’Toole) on the news speaking at a pro-vigilante rally. However, surprise quickly turns to horror when he and Lois (Erica Durance) watch as Martha gets shot on national television.

Meanwhile, Lionel (John Glover) reveals himself to the world and reclaims LuthorCorp from Tess (Cassidy Freeman) and Oliver (Justin Hartley). Lois and Chloe (Allison Mack) decide to cheer Clark up by showing him videos from thousands of vigilante supporters professing their support for The Blur. Videos were created and submitted by actual “Smallville” fans. Mike Rohl directed the episode written by Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson.

It’s great that a few old cast members are reprising their roles for the final season of Smallville, but we’re all still hoping for a Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) return. It only makes sense for all the key players to make a last appearance in the show’s final run.

(Blastr)

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Mobile Game Angry Birds Becomes an Animated Series

By Timothy|2019-05-25T14:40:54-08:00January 21st, 2011|

The immensely popular mobile game Angry Birds will become an animated series. Creators of the game, Finnish company Rovio will produce. It’s unclear if it will be a web series or TV series.

“We have been looking at that for quite a while, and that is definitely one of my personal big focus areas right now — to work on broadcast content for Angry Birds.”

— Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio

Really? I was going to make fun of it, but then I remembered the Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons from my childhood — so I concede. Though it doesn’t change the fact that it’s utterly ridiculous.

[NY Post]

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