Category: TV

  • Supernatural: The Animation Trailer Online

    An extended trailer for Supernatural: The Animation released online. Animation studio MADHOUSE produces.

    It’s really odd hearing “Carry on Wayword Son” by Kansas while the language throughout the trailer is in Japanese. Nevertheless, the anime looks to capture the feel the first two seasons of Supernatural and without suddenly making the Winchester brothers into powerful beings. Thank God.

    Supernatural: The Animation releases in Japan on February 23, 2011; which means you’ll have to import it if you want the DVDs.

  • Trailer for Family Guy: It’s a Trap! and Pre-Order

    Family Guy brings its third Star Wars spoof entitled It’s a Trap!

    The synopsis?

    In this spectacular and offensively uproarious final chapter, Luke Skywalker (Chris) and Princess Leia (Lois) must travel to Tatooine to free Han Solo (Peter) by infiltrating the wretched stronghold of Jabba the Hutt (Joe), the galaxy’s most loathsome and dreadful gangster. Reunited, the Rebels team up with a tribe of Ewoks to combat the Imperial forces on the forest moon of Endor. Meanwhile the Emperor (Carter Pewterschmidt) and Darth Vader (Stewie) conspire to turn Luke to the dark side, and young Skywalker is determined to rekindle the spirit of the Jedi within his father. The Galactic Civil War has never been more outrageous, as the Rebel forces gather to attack the seemingly defenseless and incomplete second Death Star in the battle that will determine the fate of the galaxy.

    Family Guy: It’s a Trap! releases on DVD and Blu-ray on December 21, 2010. You can pre-order the DVD HERE and the Blu-ray HERE.

  • Don Cheadle Stars in Show House of Lies

    Created and written by Matthew Carnahan (Dirt) comes dark comedy House of Lies starring Don Cheadle (Iron Man 2). The half-hour show is based on the book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn.

    Cheadle will portray management consultant Marty, whose self-loathe doesn’t stop him from acquiring information for his clients by any means necessary.

    “Don Cheadle is one of the great dramatic actors of our generation. He also happens to be an extremely funny man. House of Lies is the perfect show to take advantage of both sides of him. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][…]”

    -David Nevins, Showtime President of Entertainment

    Stephen Hopkins will direct Showtime series House of Lies with Jessica Borsicsky as executive producer. Production begins February 2011.

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  • Sam Neill in J.J. Abram’s Alcatraz

    J.J. Abram’s new show Alcatraz moves forward with casting news: Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) is cast in a starring role. He’ll be joining Jorge Garcia (Lost) and Jonny Coyne, along with star Sarah Jones and Jason Butler Harner, who will be in a supporting role.

    FBI agents are tracking down missing prisoners of Alcatraz, with Jones as a cop, and Neill as the head of a government agency.

    Alcatraz piqued my interest when J.J. Abrams became producer, and more after Garcia being cast. I’m curious to see how Garcia’s new character portrayal will be as opposed to his role as Hugo on Lost.

    With Sam Neill involved, it secures my interest in the upcoming pilot episode.

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  • Rumored Live-Action Batman TV Series

    A rumor is making rounds that WB plans to bring a live-action Batman series to television after Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises is concluded. And why not? Batman would translate well on the medium — as proven by Batman: The Animated Series.

    The unnamed head executive spearheading this endeavor wants the series to coincide with Nolan’s trilogy. And to state the obvious: while the series would follow the movies, the actors would be re-casted. So what does this mean? The Joker would be making a return as the main baddie. And WB wants this Joker to be a completely new version from Heath Ledger’s.

    Smallville and BBC’s Sherlock Holmes success played a vital role in influencing WB into wanting a live-action Batman series. And a live-action version would translate perfectly: there won’t be a need for a lot of special effects; it can put more of a focus on Batman’s detective skills; and develop more of the villains and Arkham Asylum.

    The fanboy in me is absolutely ecstatic. The potential is there. They can finally display his detective skills. And they can take full advantage of the entire rogues gallery. Do it, WB. It’s perfect timing. Smallville is coming to a close. Now bring us Batman.

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  • Disney Plans Tron: Uprising Animated Series

    Disney recently planned an animated Tron series that is scheduled for release in the summer of 2012. Having it actually happen though, of course hinges on the success of Tron: Legacy. It’s entitled Tron: Uprising.

    The series takes place between the original Tron movie and Tron: Legacy. And the surprising part? The show has a strong cast in Elijah Wood, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Mandy Moore, Lance Henricksen, Nate Corddry, and Reginald VelJohnson. Oh wait, the other huge surprise is Bruce Boxleitner reprising his role as Tron.

    If that isn’t enough, behind the camera will be Charlie Bean (Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack) attached with Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (Lost and Tron: Legacy). Joining them is co-producer of Tron: Legacy Justin Springer.

    It’s a hell of a cast and crew. I’d normally not think much of a spin-off series for a film, but with this cast and crew the potential is massive. And let’s face it: Tron: Legacy will be a hit. There won’t be anything stopping Tron: Uprising.

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  • News on Thundercats Remake

    The remake for the cartoon Thundercats has been moving forward. Producer Michael Jelenic shared news about wanting to take the old show’s story and simplifying it; the original series had a lot of loosely connected plots and characters. And Jelenic intends to bring things together more cohesively.

    “I think when people see the final character designs, people will think it’s a different take, but it will feel very familiar to the old series. … The colors aren’t quite as bright as they were. It’s a little darker take, but you’ll recognize everybody.”

    -Michael Jelenic

    The people who did The Animatrix will be animating Thundercats. It’ll be intriguing to see how this pans out.

    Oh yeah, and Lion-O still better say, “Thundercats, hoooooo!” What? I’m an 80s kid.

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  • A New Battlestar Galactica Prequel

    Battlestar Galactica spawned a critically acclaimed remake, and after its end, began a prequel entitled Caprica; which dealt with the events before the first Cylon war. Syfy recently green lit another prequel to Battlestar entitled Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome. It’ll be set during the first Cylon war, following William Adama as a rookie Viper pilot.

    “Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome takes place in the 10th year of the first Cylon war. As the battle between humans and their creation, a sentient robotic race, rages across the 12 colonial worlds, a brash rookie viper pilot enters the fray. Ensign William Adama, barely in his 20’s and a recent Academy graduate, finds himself assigned to the newest battlestar in the Colonial fleet… the Galactica. The talented but hot-headed risk-taker soon finds himself leading a dangerous top secret mission that, if successful, will turn the tide of the decade long war in favor of the desperate fleet.”

    Many of my friends (by many, I mean all) know I’m a huge fan of Battlestar, but this latest installment has me pessimistic. I like the Adama character, but should he be the center of both Cylon wars? It seems far too contrived.

    From a viewer standpoint, having William Adama as the main character in a prequel greatly lessens the show. There won’t be any sense of danger for him. We already know he’s safe; that he’ll make it to the Battlestar remake. So why bother watching?

    I like the concept of a show based on the first Cylon war, but Syfy should have made the protagonist an unknown and build that person up. Not knowing the fate of the character would give it the same sense of danger that the Battlestar remake had. It’s what the prior viewers would want. Without it, it’s just a show running through the motions.

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