Exclusive: Pinar Toprak, the Emmy-nominated composer, conductor and performer who has lent her talents to everything from the Brie Larson-led Captain Marvel to Epic Games’ Fortnite, has joined Artist International Group for representation in conjunction with her long-time agents, Kraft-Engel Management.
Specializing in creating thematic scores for superhero sagas, comedies and TV series of varying genres, Toprak with the aforementioned projects became the first female composer to score both a film and video game with gross revenues of over $1 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
“We look forward to working with Pinar and her team in expanding her opportunities as an artist and brand in many worldwide arenas,” said Aig’s CEO David Unger.
Previously, Toprak has composed the new theme for Amazon Prime Video Sports, used on NFL’s Thursday Night Football; composed and produced the soundtrack for Disney theme parks, including the new Epcot theme; written and produced music...
Specializing in creating thematic scores for superhero sagas, comedies and TV series of varying genres, Toprak with the aforementioned projects became the first female composer to score both a film and video game with gross revenues of over $1 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
“We look forward to working with Pinar and her team in expanding her opportunities as an artist and brand in many worldwide arenas,” said Aig’s CEO David Unger.
Previously, Toprak has composed the new theme for Amazon Prime Video Sports, used on NFL’s Thursday Night Football; composed and produced the soundtrack for Disney theme parks, including the new Epcot theme; written and produced music...
- 1/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cynthia Erivo and Renée Zellweger have teamed up for a thriller series that is in the works at Apple TV+.
Raising Wild will star Erivo, with Zellweger exec producing the series, which is produced by MGM and comes from Damian Kindler and Amber Alexander.
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The project is at early script stage, we understand, and is being showrun by Kindler (American Gods) and created by up-and-coming scribe Alexander, both of whom are exec producing. MGM is the studio behind...
Raising Wild will star Erivo, with Zellweger exec producing the series, which is produced by MGM and comes from Damian Kindler and Amber Alexander.
Related Story CBS Studios Readies Baltimore-Set ‘Shuga’ Paramount+ Series With Damon Wayans Jr's Two Shakes Entertainment, And Unveils Co-Productions In Australia And Europe Related Story 'Emancipation' Review: Peeling Back The Levels To The Story Of Will Smith's "Whipped Peter" Related Story Ron Howard On Getting His Feature Take Of Tham Luang Cave Rescue 'Thirteen Lives' Across The Finish Line & Whether Event Dramas Are Extinct – Crew Call Podcast
The project is at early script stage, we understand, and is being showrun by Kindler (American Gods) and created by up-and-coming scribe Alexander, both of whom are exec producing. MGM is the studio behind...
- 12/1/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Former ABC Studios SVP Creative Development Amy Hartwick has been named President of Television at Brad Krevoy’s Motion Picture Corporation of America, a leading supplier of holiday movies and producer of the popular Hallmark series When Calls the Heart and When Hope Calls. She will be spearheading the effort to build a scripted television division focused on the development and production of scripted series.
Among the first projects she’s taking on is a reboot of Damian Kindler’s 2007 sci-fi series Sanctuary, about people and creatures with extraordinary powers, which ran for four seasons on Syfy.
Hartwick also is developing a limited series based on UK novelist Adele Parks’ book Just My Luck, which explores how one couple’s contested lottery win has a dangerous knock-on effect both on them and their friends. BAFTA Breakthrough Brit Aj Riach’s UK-based Engage Productions is a partner on the project,...
Among the first projects she’s taking on is a reboot of Damian Kindler’s 2007 sci-fi series Sanctuary, about people and creatures with extraordinary powers, which ran for four seasons on Syfy.
Hartwick also is developing a limited series based on UK novelist Adele Parks’ book Just My Luck, which explores how one couple’s contested lottery win has a dangerous knock-on effect both on them and their friends. BAFTA Breakthrough Brit Aj Riach’s UK-based Engage Productions is a partner on the project,...
- 6/30/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
On Wednesday, Bridgerton breakout Regé-Jean Page appeared to address the claim that he was denied a key role in Syfy/DC series, Krypton, because of his race.
“Hearing about these conversations hurts no less now than it did back then. The clarifications almost hurt more tbh [to be honest],” the actor tweeted. “Still just doing my thing. Still we do the work. We still fly.”
While Page didn’t clarify that he was speaking specifically about Krypton, the word ‘fly’ seemed like a fairly obvious indicator that he was referring to the Superman-centric show.
Hearing about these conversations hurts no less now than it did back then. The clarifications almost hurt more tbh.
Still just doing my thing.
Still we do the work.
We still fly.
“Hearing about these conversations hurts no less now than it did back then. The clarifications almost hurt more tbh [to be honest],” the actor tweeted. “Still just doing my thing. Still we do the work. We still fly.”
While Page didn’t clarify that he was speaking specifically about Krypton, the word ‘fly’ seemed like a fairly obvious indicator that he was referring to the Superman-centric show.
Hearing about these conversations hurts no less now than it did back then. The clarifications almost hurt more tbh.
Still just doing my thing.
Still we do the work.
We still fly.
- 4/7/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive Update, 2:38 Pm: Two days after Starz made public its lack of faith in any more seasons of American Gods, producers Fremantle on Wednesday said the series based on Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed novel is still alive and kicking.
“Fremantle is committed to completing the epic journey that is American Gods, one of TV’s most inclusive series with the most amazing fans across the globe,” a spokesperson for the company told Deadline of a possible fourth season or more. “With Neil Gaiman and this fantastic cast and crew, we are exploring all options to continue to tell this magnificent story.”
The statement today backs remarks made Tuesday by EP Gaiman that the Ricky Whittle- and Ian McShane-led series wasn’t going quietly into the premium cable night.
Two early possibilities for more American Gods that may be coming into focus are Netflix and Amazon, we hear.
“Fremantle is committed to completing the epic journey that is American Gods, one of TV’s most inclusive series with the most amazing fans across the globe,” a spokesperson for the company told Deadline of a possible fourth season or more. “With Neil Gaiman and this fantastic cast and crew, we are exploring all options to continue to tell this magnificent story.”
The statement today backs remarks made Tuesday by EP Gaiman that the Ricky Whittle- and Ian McShane-led series wasn’t going quietly into the premium cable night.
Two early possibilities for more American Gods that may be coming into focus are Netflix and Amazon, we hear.
- 3/31/2021
- by Matt Grobar and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
“American Gods” may be canceled, but “it’s definitely not dead,” according to author Neil Gaiman.
The fantasy drama, which is based on Gaiman’s book of the same name, got the ax after three seasons at Starz late Monday. The following day, a fan asked Gaiman via Twitter if Netflix might pickup the show for Season 4, “Considering you guys are working on #TheSandman [TV series adaptation] together it would be awesome to finish Ag’s story next! God’s don’t die unless they’re forgotten.”
“It’s definitely not dead. I’m grateful to the team at @Starz for the ‘American Gods’ journey so far,” Gaiman tweeted in response Tuesday. “Fremantle (who make Ag) are committed to finishing the story that began in episode 1, and right now we’re all just waiting to see which way forward is best, and who it’ll be with.”
“Fremantle is committed to completing the...
The fantasy drama, which is based on Gaiman’s book of the same name, got the ax after three seasons at Starz late Monday. The following day, a fan asked Gaiman via Twitter if Netflix might pickup the show for Season 4, “Considering you guys are working on #TheSandman [TV series adaptation] together it would be awesome to finish Ag’s story next! God’s don’t die unless they’re forgotten.”
“It’s definitely not dead. I’m grateful to the team at @Starz for the ‘American Gods’ journey so far,” Gaiman tweeted in response Tuesday. “Fremantle (who make Ag) are committed to finishing the story that began in episode 1, and right now we’re all just waiting to see which way forward is best, and who it’ll be with.”
“Fremantle is committed to completing the...
- 3/31/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
“American Gods” has been canceled after three seasons at Starz.
“Everyone at Starz is grateful to the dedicated cast and crew, and our partners at Fremantle who brought author and executive producer Neil Gaiman’s ever-relevant story to life that speaks to the cultural climate of our country,” Starz said in a statement Monday.
The news comes a week after the Neil Gaiman adaptation concluded its third season. The 10-episode season debuted in January to declining ratings for the premium cable network after a lengthy hiatus coming out of the behind-the-scenes turmoil on Season 2.
An adaptation of Gaiman’s 2001 novel of the same name, “American Gods” followed the conflict between Old Gods of mythology and New Gods of technology. Ricky Whittle starred as Shadow Moon, an Old God looking to outrun his past by hiding out in a fictional town of Badger State where magic and murder abound, alongside Ian McShane as the mysterious Mr.
“Everyone at Starz is grateful to the dedicated cast and crew, and our partners at Fremantle who brought author and executive producer Neil Gaiman’s ever-relevant story to life that speaks to the cultural climate of our country,” Starz said in a statement Monday.
The news comes a week after the Neil Gaiman adaptation concluded its third season. The 10-episode season debuted in January to declining ratings for the premium cable network after a lengthy hiatus coming out of the behind-the-scenes turmoil on Season 2.
An adaptation of Gaiman’s 2001 novel of the same name, “American Gods” followed the conflict between Old Gods of mythology and New Gods of technology. Ricky Whittle starred as Shadow Moon, an Old God looking to outrun his past by hiding out in a fictional town of Badger State where magic and murder abound, alongside Ian McShane as the mysterious Mr.
- 3/30/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The TV gods have turned their favor away from American Gods, at least for now. The series adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel starring Ricky Whittle and Ian McShane will not return for a fourth season on Starz, the network confirmed Monday.
The news of the premature end to the often-troubled series is not altogether unexpected, and follows the Season 3 finale on March 21. That season-ender saw Whittle’s Shadow Moon seemingly killed after a vigil at the mythical Tree of Life for his seemingly deceased and estranged father, Mr. Wednesday/Odin, played by McShane. A pivotal point in Gaiman’s book, the incident set up American Gods‘ fourth season with Wednesday taking advantage of Shadow Moon’s sacrifice for Wednesday’s own resurgence in the battle against the New Gods.
“Everyone at Starz is grateful to the dedicated cast and crew, and our partners at Fremantle who brought author and...
The news of the premature end to the often-troubled series is not altogether unexpected, and follows the Season 3 finale on March 21. That season-ender saw Whittle’s Shadow Moon seemingly killed after a vigil at the mythical Tree of Life for his seemingly deceased and estranged father, Mr. Wednesday/Odin, played by McShane. A pivotal point in Gaiman’s book, the incident set up American Gods‘ fourth season with Wednesday taking advantage of Shadow Moon’s sacrifice for Wednesday’s own resurgence in the battle against the New Gods.
“Everyone at Starz is grateful to the dedicated cast and crew, and our partners at Fremantle who brought author and...
- 3/30/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
“American Gods” will return to Starz for Season 3 starting on Jan. 10.
The Season 3 premiere date was revealed as a message within an image of the Lakeside Clunker Board from Hinzelmann’s shop, referenced within author Neil Gaiman’s novel on which the show is based. In addition to sharing that image, Gaiman, who also created the show and serves as executive producer on it, wrote a letter to the fans, in which he addressed the timeliness of the forthcoming season’s plot, which is set to include more of a focus on immigrants and diversity.
“The struggles of the gods and the people in Season 3 of ‘American Gods’ are the struggles of America,” Gaiman wrote. “We didn’t think it would prove as timely when we plotted it, nor did I think the novel would still be relevant when I wrote it over 20 years ago. But I’m glad it’s happening now,...
The Season 3 premiere date was revealed as a message within an image of the Lakeside Clunker Board from Hinzelmann’s shop, referenced within author Neil Gaiman’s novel on which the show is based. In addition to sharing that image, Gaiman, who also created the show and serves as executive producer on it, wrote a letter to the fans, in which he addressed the timeliness of the forthcoming season’s plot, which is set to include more of a focus on immigrants and diversity.
“The struggles of the gods and the people in Season 3 of ‘American Gods’ are the struggles of America,” Gaiman wrote. “We didn’t think it would prove as timely when we plotted it, nor did I think the novel would still be relevant when I wrote it over 20 years ago. But I’m glad it’s happening now,...
- 10/27/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
American Gods, old and new, are coming back to life in the new year, at least on the small screen. It’s timely too, because “the struggles of the gods and the people in Season 3 of American Gods are the struggles of America,” according to author Neil Gaiman.
The series starring Ricky Whittle and Ian McShane, based on EP Gaiman’s award-winning 2001 novel, will debut its third season on January 10 on Starz.
With former Walking Dead EP Charles “Chic” Eglee in the seemingly ever-changing showrunner seat, the 10-episode new season will take viewers to one of the chiller parts of the divinely inhabited book.
The teasing art work that Starz dropped today reveals not only the debut date of the new season, but a visual reference to Lakeside Clunker Board from Hinzelmann’s shop, a pretty heavy piece of knowledge for fans of the book and the show.
Starting in...
The series starring Ricky Whittle and Ian McShane, based on EP Gaiman’s award-winning 2001 novel, will debut its third season on January 10 on Starz.
With former Walking Dead EP Charles “Chic” Eglee in the seemingly ever-changing showrunner seat, the 10-episode new season will take viewers to one of the chiller parts of the divinely inhabited book.
The teasing art work that Starz dropped today reveals not only the debut date of the new season, but a visual reference to Lakeside Clunker Board from Hinzelmann’s shop, a pretty heavy piece of knowledge for fans of the book and the show.
Starting in...
- 10/27/2020
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Nickelodeon announced a premiere date for “The Astronauts,” and Starz released a teaser for the third season of “American Gods.”
Renewals
Netflix renewed “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” for a second season, set to premiere in 2021. The animated series follows a group of stranded teenagers, struggling to survive on an island overrun by dinosaurs. The show, from DreamWorks Animation, is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall, Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley. Watch a teaser for the new season below.
Dates
Nickelodeon is set to premiere “The Astronauts” on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. In the new series, a group of young astronauts embark on a journey on a malfunctioning spaceship. They must work together to return to their parents, who are watching them from Earth. The series stars Miya Cech, Bryce Gheisar, Keith L. Williams, Kayden Grace Swan and Ben Daon. Dean Israelite executive produces and directs,...
Renewals
Netflix renewed “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” for a second season, set to premiere in 2021. The animated series follows a group of stranded teenagers, struggling to survive on an island overrun by dinosaurs. The show, from DreamWorks Animation, is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall, Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley. Watch a teaser for the new season below.
Dates
Nickelodeon is set to premiere “The Astronauts” on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. In the new series, a group of young astronauts embark on a journey on a malfunctioning spaceship. They must work together to return to their parents, who are watching them from Earth. The series stars Miya Cech, Bryce Gheisar, Keith L. Williams, Kayden Grace Swan and Ben Daon. Dean Israelite executive produces and directs,...
- 10/9/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s latest cancelations have instigated an armistice for V-Wars and a break-up for October Faction.
The two monster genre television shows, each one an adaptation of an Idw comic book title, have been officially canceled in one fell swoop by the streaming giant, according to THR. The move occurs shortly after Netflix issued a second season renewal for its other Idw adaptation, the formerly-beleaguered Locke & Key. It’s a move that was clearly made in light of a shifting industry schedule landscape ravaged by the coronavirus, leading to more focused priorities for the formerly spendthrift streamer.
V-Wars is arguably the more surprising of the two cancelations, seeing as the sci-fi/horror series—which operated under the purview of showrunners William Laurin and Glenn Davis—was seemingly designed to cater to a built-in fanbase, tapping Ian Somerhalder, former star of The CW’s longtime franchise-spawning hit, The Vampire Diaries, as...
The two monster genre television shows, each one an adaptation of an Idw comic book title, have been officially canceled in one fell swoop by the streaming giant, according to THR. The move occurs shortly after Netflix issued a second season renewal for its other Idw adaptation, the formerly-beleaguered Locke & Key. It’s a move that was clearly made in light of a shifting industry schedule landscape ravaged by the coronavirus, leading to more focused priorities for the formerly spendthrift streamer.
V-Wars is arguably the more surprising of the two cancelations, seeing as the sci-fi/horror series—which operated under the purview of showrunners William Laurin and Glenn Davis—was seemingly designed to cater to a built-in fanbase, tapping Ian Somerhalder, former star of The CW’s longtime franchise-spawning hit, The Vampire Diaries, as...
- 3/31/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Both “V-Wars” and “October Faction” have been canceled at Netflix after airing just one season apiece, Variety has confirmed.
The two shows are both produced by Idw Entertainment, which is also behind the Netflix series adaptation of “Locke & Key.” News of the twin cancellations comes just after Netflix announced a season 2 pick up for the third series.
In “V-Wars,” Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” The first season debuted on Dec. 9, 2019.
According to sources, Netflix and Somerhalder are in talks to collaborate on more projects in the future.
William Laurin and Glenn Davis served as showrunners on “V-Wars.” Brad Turner...
The two shows are both produced by Idw Entertainment, which is also behind the Netflix series adaptation of “Locke & Key.” News of the twin cancellations comes just after Netflix announced a season 2 pick up for the third series.
In “V-Wars,” Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” The first season debuted on Dec. 9, 2019.
According to sources, Netflix and Somerhalder are in talks to collaborate on more projects in the future.
William Laurin and Glenn Davis served as showrunners on “V-Wars.” Brad Turner...
- 3/30/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Almost eight years after Syfy pulled the plug on more Sanctuary, the monstrous fantasy series is pivoting for a return, with lead Amanda Tapping potentially poised to return as the intrepid Dr. Helen Magnus.
Executive producer Martin Wood and All Canadian Entertainment have inked a deal with original rights holders Beedie to start development on new installments of the series that ran on the NBCUniversal-owned channel for four seasons from 2007-2011. Now that the When Calls the Heart producers have secured the rights, Supernatural alum Tapping is deep in talks with All Canadian to pick up the mantle of her Gemini-nominated role on a new version of the show.
“Sanctuary was truly a show that wasn’t afraid to push beyond the edges, both in terms of storytelling and visual innovation,” Wood tells Deadline of the Emmy-nominated series created by current Krypton Ep Damian Kindler. “With the technology that’s available today,...
Executive producer Martin Wood and All Canadian Entertainment have inked a deal with original rights holders Beedie to start development on new installments of the series that ran on the NBCUniversal-owned channel for four seasons from 2007-2011. Now that the When Calls the Heart producers have secured the rights, Supernatural alum Tapping is deep in talks with All Canadian to pick up the mantle of her Gemini-nominated role on a new version of the show.
“Sanctuary was truly a show that wasn’t afraid to push beyond the edges, both in terms of storytelling and visual innovation,” Wood tells Deadline of the Emmy-nominated series created by current Krypton Ep Damian Kindler. “With the technology that’s available today,...
- 3/10/2020
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Set to debut on Netflix on January 23rd, October Faction from Idw Entertainment is based on the story of Steve Niles' comic series of the same name. Fred and Deloris's life together is turned upside down when Fred discovers that his now-deceased parents were monster hunters. Also in today's Horror Highilghts: a trailer and release details for both Extracurricular and The Hunt for Vlad Impaler as well as details on S.A. Hunt's Burn the Dark.
October Faction's Netflix Premiere Details: "Idw’s “October Faction” is a Men In Black meets “Riverdale” series where dark family secrets and simmering high school angst all collide against the struggle between monsters and humans.
Building on the success of Idw Publishing’s comic book series written by Steve Niles, “October Faction” follows Fred (J.C. MacKenzie)) and Deloris Allen (Tamara Taylor) who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in...
October Faction's Netflix Premiere Details: "Idw’s “October Faction” is a Men In Black meets “Riverdale” series where dark family secrets and simmering high school angst all collide against the struggle between monsters and humans.
Building on the success of Idw Publishing’s comic book series written by Steve Niles, “October Faction” follows Fred (J.C. MacKenzie)) and Deloris Allen (Tamara Taylor) who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in...
- 1/10/2020
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Two actresses are joining the fantasy world of the Starz drama American Gods. Ashley Reyes has been added as a series regular while Herizen Guardiola is set to recur in the series based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name.
Developed by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green and entering its third season, American Gods chronicles a war brewing between the Old Gods of ancient mythological roots and the New Gods of modern technology. Ex-con Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) has spent two seasons following his mysterious boss Mr. Wednesday — aka the Norse All-Father Odin (Ian McShane) — around the country, only to discover at the end of last season that the Old God is actually his father.
Reyes will play Cordelia, who was a whip-smart but rebellious college dropout facing mounting legal bills and student debt before Mr. Wednesday arrived in her life. Now, she road trips across the...
Developed by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green and entering its third season, American Gods chronicles a war brewing between the Old Gods of ancient mythological roots and the New Gods of modern technology. Ex-con Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) has spent two seasons following his mysterious boss Mr. Wednesday — aka the Norse All-Father Odin (Ian McShane) — around the country, only to discover at the end of last season that the Old God is actually his father.
Reyes will play Cordelia, who was a whip-smart but rebellious college dropout facing mounting legal bills and student debt before Mr. Wednesday arrived in her life. Now, she road trips across the...
- 10/7/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Blythe Danner has been cast on Season 3 of Starz’s “American God” in the recurring guest role of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest “who has an unresolved romantic history” with Ian McShane’s Mr. Wednesday (also known as the Old God Odin).
“However, Wednesday has a bigger obstacle to overcome if he wants her help in his war effort — her involuntary commitment to a mental institution,” according to the character description.
Danner is currently set to appear in four episodes of the small-screen adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel’s upcoming third season, which begins production this fall. Her season casting follows that of series newcomer Marilyn Manson.
Also Read: 'American Gods' Adds Marilyn Manson for Season 3
“It is a rare privilege to be working with Ms. Blythe Danner, a dear friend, inspiration, and national treasure,” executive producer/showrunner Chic Eglee said. “She is our muse...
“However, Wednesday has a bigger obstacle to overcome if he wants her help in his war effort — her involuntary commitment to a mental institution,” according to the character description.
Danner is currently set to appear in four episodes of the small-screen adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel’s upcoming third season, which begins production this fall. Her season casting follows that of series newcomer Marilyn Manson.
Also Read: 'American Gods' Adds Marilyn Manson for Season 3
“It is a rare privilege to be working with Ms. Blythe Danner, a dear friend, inspiration, and national treasure,” executive producer/showrunner Chic Eglee said. “She is our muse...
- 9/24/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Two-time Emmy winner Blythe Danner is set for a four-episode arc on Season 3 of American Gods, the Starz drama
American Gods chronicles a war brewing between the Old Gods of ancient mythological roots and the New Gods of modern technology. Ex-con Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) has spent two seasons following his mysterious boss Mr. Wednesday — aka the Norse All-Father Odin (Ian McShane) — around the country, only to discover at the end of last season that the Old God is actually his father. Crispin Glover, Emily Browning, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley and Pablo Schreiber also star.
Season 3 follows Shadow as he attempts to break away and assert himself as his own man, setting down roots in the idyllic snowy town of Lakeside, Wi, where he’ll uncover a dark secret while exploring questions of his own divinity. Guided on this spiritual journey by the gods of his black ancestors,...
American Gods chronicles a war brewing between the Old Gods of ancient mythological roots and the New Gods of modern technology. Ex-con Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) has spent two seasons following his mysterious boss Mr. Wednesday — aka the Norse All-Father Odin (Ian McShane) — around the country, only to discover at the end of last season that the Old God is actually his father. Crispin Glover, Emily Browning, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley and Pablo Schreiber also star.
Season 3 follows Shadow as he attempts to break away and assert himself as his own man, setting down roots in the idyllic snowy town of Lakeside, Wi, where he’ll uncover a dark secret while exploring questions of his own divinity. Guided on this spiritual journey by the gods of his black ancestors,...
- 9/24/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments alumna Maxim Roy has booked a recurring role in October Faction, based on the Idw comics by Steve Niles.
Adapted and created by Damian Kindler, October Faction follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen, played by MacKenzie and Taylor respectively, who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
Roy plays Alice Harlow, a powerful warlock and the last of her kind. Driven by a profound sense of loss, Alice sets out to destroy those responsible for the genocide against her people, but along the way she uncovers a long-held secret that...
Adapted and created by Damian Kindler, October Faction follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen, played by MacKenzie and Taylor respectively, who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
Roy plays Alice Harlow, a powerful warlock and the last of her kind. Driven by a profound sense of loss, Alice sets out to destroy those responsible for the genocide against her people, but along the way she uncovers a long-held secret that...
- 10/16/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In Friday’s roundup, NBC releases premiere dates for three series, and sci-fi series “October Faction” announces the main cast.
Dates
NBC has released premiere dates for three series, starting with “The Titan Games,” which will premiere Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et/Pt, and will begin airing in its regularly scheduled 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. timeslot beginning Wednesday, Jan. 9. Hosted by Dwayne Johnson, the new series will offer everyday people the chance to enter the Titan Arena and compete in head-to-head athletic challenges. “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” is slated to premiere Monday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. The show will bring together some of the world’s best acts from international “Got Talent” franchises for an Olympics-style competition. Season 2 of “Ellen’s Game of Games” will premiere Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. and will start airing in its regularly scheduled 8-9 p.m. time slot on Tuesday,...
Dates
NBC has released premiere dates for three series, starting with “The Titan Games,” which will premiere Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et/Pt, and will begin airing in its regularly scheduled 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. timeslot beginning Wednesday, Jan. 9. Hosted by Dwayne Johnson, the new series will offer everyday people the chance to enter the Titan Arena and compete in head-to-head athletic challenges. “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” is slated to premiere Monday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. The show will bring together some of the world’s best acts from international “Got Talent” franchises for an Olympics-style competition. Season 2 of “Ellen’s Game of Games” will premiere Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. and will start airing in its regularly scheduled 8-9 p.m. time slot on Tuesday,...
- 10/12/2018
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Bones alum Tamara Taylor and J.C. MacKenzie are set as leads in October Faction, based on the Idw comics by Steve Niles. Rounding out the cast are Aurora Burghart (Sex Education), Gabriel Darku, Wendy Crewson, Megan Follows and Stephen McHattie.
Adapted and created by Damian Kindler, October Faction follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen, played by MacKenzie and Taylor respectively, who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The 10-episode...
Adapted and created by Damian Kindler, October Faction follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen, played by MacKenzie and Taylor respectively, who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The 10-episode...
- 10/12/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Kate Bosworth to star in The I-Land, with Neil Labute as showrunner and director.
Netflix is expanding its slate of sci-fi projects with three new series, including one with Kate Bosworth starring and Neil Labute as writer, director and showrunner.
Bosworth will star in and serve as a producer on The I-Land, about a group of people who mysteriously wake up on an island and face psychological and physical challenges trying to get back home.
Netflix has ordered seven episodes of the show, scripted by Mr .Robot writer Lucy Teitler, from Nomadic Pictures Entertainment. Playwright and film writer-director Labute (previously...
Netflix is expanding its slate of sci-fi projects with three new series, including one with Kate Bosworth starring and Neil Labute as writer, director and showrunner.
Bosworth will star in and serve as a producer on The I-Land, about a group of people who mysteriously wake up on an island and face psychological and physical challenges trying to get back home.
Netflix has ordered seven episodes of the show, scripted by Mr .Robot writer Lucy Teitler, from Nomadic Pictures Entertainment. Playwright and film writer-director Labute (previously...
- 9/28/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Michael Ahr Jan 8, 2020
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction is coming soon to Netflix, and we've got the latest trailer and other news to share.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
Here's what we know about the show so far...
October Faction Release Date
October Faction picked a different month to debut than its title would appear to indicate; instead,...
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction is coming soon to Netflix, and we've got the latest trailer and other news to share.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
Here's what we know about the show so far...
October Faction Release Date
October Faction picked a different month to debut than its title would appear to indicate; instead,...
- 9/28/2018
- Den of Geek
Michael Ahr Oct 12, 2018
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction will be adapted at Netflix for ten episodes, and we've got the latest cast news.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The comic upon which October Faction is based comes from Idw and famed horror comics scribe Steve Niles, who will executive produce the adaptation. Niles’ original...
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction will be adapted at Netflix for ten episodes, and we've got the latest cast news.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The comic upon which October Faction is based comes from Idw and famed horror comics scribe Steve Niles, who will executive produce the adaptation. Niles’ original...
- 9/28/2018
- Den of Geek
While it may seem like Netflix is becoming a destination for endless original content, the latest three series ordered sound very interesting.
The streamer announced Friday that it has ordered The I-Land, October Faction, and Warrior Nun to series, and has even offered up some casting details for one of them.
"When ten people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home," reads the official logline for The I-Land the seven-part drama.
"They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves -- or die as their worst ones."
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It all sounds like a little bit Lost-like,...
The streamer announced Friday that it has ordered The I-Land, October Faction, and Warrior Nun to series, and has even offered up some casting details for one of them.
"When ten people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home," reads the official logline for The I-Land the seven-part drama.
"They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves -- or die as their worst ones."
Related: No Good Nick Starring Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin Ordered at Netflix
It all sounds like a little bit Lost-like,...
- 9/28/2018
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix has ordered three new sci-fi series, including one starring and executive produced by Kate Bosworth, the streaming service announced Friday.
The shows are Bosworth-led “The I-Land,” plus “Warrior Nun” and “October Faction.”
Here’s the official logline for seven-episode “The I-Land”: When 10 people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home. They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves — or die as their worst ones.
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Bosworth will produce and stars as Kc, Natalie Martinez will star as Chase, and Alex Pettyfer will star as Brody.
The project hails from Nomadic Pictures Entertainment, with...
The shows are Bosworth-led “The I-Land,” plus “Warrior Nun” and “October Faction.”
Here’s the official logline for seven-episode “The I-Land”: When 10 people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home. They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves — or die as their worst ones.
Also Read: Netflix Orders TV Adaptations of Romance Novels 'Virgin River,' 'Sweet Magnolias'
Bosworth will produce and stars as Kc, Natalie Martinez will star as Chase, and Alex Pettyfer will star as Brody.
The project hails from Nomadic Pictures Entertainment, with...
- 9/28/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix is expanding its sci-fi/genre portfolio with three new series orders, to Neil Labute’s The I-Land, starring Kate Bosworth, Natalie Martinez and Alex Pettyfer; October Faction, based on the Idw comics by Steve Niles, and Warrior Nun, inspired by the Manga novels.
Netflix has ordered 10 episodes of October Faction, from creator/executive producer Damian Kindler, High Park Entertainment in association with Idw Entertainment; seven episodes of The I-Land, from Nomadic Pictures Entertainment, with Bosworth also producing; and 10 episodes of Warrior Nun, from creator/executive producer Simon Barry.
They join the recently picked up new sci-fi series The Order, Wu Assassins, Locke & Key, V Wars, and Another Life as Netflix is making in big push in the genre arena as is rival Amazon.
The I-Land marks Magic Mike star Pettyfer’s TV series debut. Bosworth previously did stints on The Art of More, Young Americans and BBC’s SS-bg.
Netflix has ordered 10 episodes of October Faction, from creator/executive producer Damian Kindler, High Park Entertainment in association with Idw Entertainment; seven episodes of The I-Land, from Nomadic Pictures Entertainment, with Bosworth also producing; and 10 episodes of Warrior Nun, from creator/executive producer Simon Barry.
They join the recently picked up new sci-fi series The Order, Wu Assassins, Locke & Key, V Wars, and Another Life as Netflix is making in big push in the genre arena as is rival Amazon.
The I-Land marks Magic Mike star Pettyfer’s TV series debut. Bosworth previously did stints on The Art of More, Young Americans and BBC’s SS-bg.
- 9/28/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has ordered three new sci-fi shows to series, the streaming giant announced Friday.
The first is titled “The I-Land.” When ten people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home. They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves — or die as their worst ones.
Kate Bosworth stars as Kc and serves as a producer on the series, marking the first time Bosworth has produced a television show. Natalie Martinez will star as Chase, and Alex Pettyfer will star as Brody. Netflix has ordered seven episodes of the series.
Neil Labute is the writer, director, and showrunner on “The I-Land,” with Lucy Teitler also writing. Chad Oakes and Mike Frislev will executive produce,...
The first is titled “The I-Land.” When ten people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home. They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves — or die as their worst ones.
Kate Bosworth stars as Kc and serves as a producer on the series, marking the first time Bosworth has produced a television show. Natalie Martinez will star as Chase, and Alex Pettyfer will star as Brody. Netflix has ordered seven episodes of the series.
Neil Labute is the writer, director, and showrunner on “The I-Land,” with Lucy Teitler also writing. Chad Oakes and Mike Frislev will executive produce,...
- 9/28/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
British broadcaster E4 is heading to Krypton after picking up the Superman prequel.
The digital spin-off of Channel 4 has acquired the 10-part drama, which launched on cable network Syfy in March, in a deal with Warner Bros International Television Distribution. It will air in the UK later this year.
Based on DC characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Krypton is set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet. It follows Superman’s grandfather, played Cameron Cuffe, whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Georgina Campbell, Elliot Cowan, Ann Ogbomo, Rasmus Hardiker, Wallis Day, Aaron Pierre also star, along with Ian McElhinney.
Krypton hails from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David Goyer through his Phantom Four banner. Damian Kindler will...
The digital spin-off of Channel 4 has acquired the 10-part drama, which launched on cable network Syfy in March, in a deal with Warner Bros International Television Distribution. It will air in the UK later this year.
Based on DC characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Krypton is set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet. It follows Superman’s grandfather, played Cameron Cuffe, whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Georgina Campbell, Elliot Cowan, Ann Ogbomo, Rasmus Hardiker, Wallis Day, Aaron Pierre also star, along with Ian McElhinney.
Krypton hails from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David Goyer through his Phantom Four banner. Damian Kindler will...
- 5/11/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Let us introduce you to a new Syfy show premiering on Wednesday evening. It takes place on an alien planet, far removed from our world, but the people living there face problems all-too-recognizable — albeit in the context of a different societal structure from what we know. Houses battle for dominance within this society, while the “rankless” are constantly victimized and the dominant religion makes more demands upon its citizenship. Meanwhile, danger lurks on the horizon as an alien threat might destroy everything that’s been built.
It’s an intriguing premise, and yet that’s not all that’s going on with “Krypton” — because, as hinted by the title, the main character is Superman’s grandfather. That means there’s a whole other level of tension in play here. It’s so important that young Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe) overcome his rejection from the higher levels of Krypton society and find his place in the world,...
It’s an intriguing premise, and yet that’s not all that’s going on with “Krypton” — because, as hinted by the title, the main character is Superman’s grandfather. That means there’s a whole other level of tension in play here. It’s so important that young Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe) overcome his rejection from the higher levels of Krypton society and find his place in the world,...
- 3/21/2018
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Sneak Peek more footage from "Krypton", the TV series developed by David S. Goyer ("The Dark Knight") and Damian Kindler, set on the home planet of 'Superman', 200 years before the feature "Man of Steel", debuting March 21, 2018 om Syfy:
DC Comics' 'Adam Strange', whose spacey origin story will be rejigged to fit in with the new series, will be a regular on "Krypton".
"...Strange is an archeologist suddenly teleported from Peru to the planet 'Rann' through a 'Zeta-Beam'.
"Upon his arrival, he is attacked by one of the planet's predators and rescued by a woman called 'Alanna'.
"She takes him to her father 'Sardath' who explains that the Zeta-Beam was transmitted at Earth in the hopes that whatever form of intelligent life lived there would trace it back to Rann...
"...theorizing that in the 4.3 years it takes the Zeta-Beam to reach earth, it was altered...
DC Comics' 'Adam Strange', whose spacey origin story will be rejigged to fit in with the new series, will be a regular on "Krypton".
"...Strange is an archeologist suddenly teleported from Peru to the planet 'Rann' through a 'Zeta-Beam'.
"Upon his arrival, he is attacked by one of the planet's predators and rescued by a woman called 'Alanna'.
"She takes him to her father 'Sardath' who explains that the Zeta-Beam was transmitted at Earth in the hopes that whatever form of intelligent life lived there would trace it back to Rann...
"...theorizing that in the 4.3 years it takes the Zeta-Beam to reach earth, it was altered...
- 12/29/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek more new footage from "Krypton", the TV series developed by David S. Goyer ("The Dark Knight") and Damian Kindler, set on the home planet of 'Superman', 200 years before the feature "Man of Steel", on the news that DC Comics' 'Adam Strange' will be a regular character on the series:
Adam Strange, created by editor Julius Schwartz and illustrator Murphy Anderson, debuted in DC Comics' "Showcase" #17 (November 1958).
"...Strange is an archeologist suddenly teleported from Peru to the planet 'Rann' through a 'Zeta-Beam'.
"Upon his arrival, he is attacked by one of the planet's predators and rescued by a woman called 'Alanna'.
"She takes him to her father 'Sardath' who explains that the Zeta-Beam was transmitted at Earth in the hopes that whatever form of intelligent life lived there would trace it back to Rann...
"...theorizing that in the 4.3 years it takes the Zeta-Beam to reach earth,...
Adam Strange, created by editor Julius Schwartz and illustrator Murphy Anderson, debuted in DC Comics' "Showcase" #17 (November 1958).
"...Strange is an archeologist suddenly teleported from Peru to the planet 'Rann' through a 'Zeta-Beam'.
"Upon his arrival, he is attacked by one of the planet's predators and rescued by a woman called 'Alanna'.
"She takes him to her father 'Sardath' who explains that the Zeta-Beam was transmitted at Earth in the hopes that whatever form of intelligent life lived there would trace it back to Rann...
"...theorizing that in the 4.3 years it takes the Zeta-Beam to reach earth,...
- 12/8/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take another look @ footage from "Krypton", the TV series developed by David S. Goyer ("The Dark Knight") and Damian Kindler, set on the home planet of 'Superman', 200 years before the feature "Man of Steel", on the news that DC Comics' 'Adam Strange' will be a regular character on the series:
Adam Strange, created by editor Julius Schwartz and illustrator Murphy Anderson, debuted in DC Comics' "Showcase" #17 (November 1958).
"...Strange is an archeologist suddenly teleported from Peru to the planet 'Rann' through a 'Zeta-Beam'.
"Upon his arrival, he is attacked by one of the planet's predators and rescued by a woman called 'Alanna'.
"She takes him to her father 'Sardath' who explains that the Zeta-Beam was transmitted at Earth in the hopes that whatever form of intelligent life lived there would trace it back to Rann...
"...theorizing that in the 4.3 years it takes the Zeta-Beam to reach earth,...
Adam Strange, created by editor Julius Schwartz and illustrator Murphy Anderson, debuted in DC Comics' "Showcase" #17 (November 1958).
"...Strange is an archeologist suddenly teleported from Peru to the planet 'Rann' through a 'Zeta-Beam'.
"Upon his arrival, he is attacked by one of the planet's predators and rescued by a woman called 'Alanna'.
"She takes him to her father 'Sardath' who explains that the Zeta-Beam was transmitted at Earth in the hopes that whatever form of intelligent life lived there would trace it back to Rann...
"...theorizing that in the 4.3 years it takes the Zeta-Beam to reach earth,...
- 9/15/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… not a prequel in the traditional sense.
Krypton, Syfy’s forthcoming saga about Superman’s grandfather Seyg-El (played by Cameron Cuffe), is a show set in the past, with stakes set in the present day. Confused yet? Allow executive producers Cameron Welsh and Damian Kindler to clarify.
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“There’s an attack that comes from our present day, which is the future for Krypton, that has sort of traveled back in time to try and ensure that Superman is never born,...
Krypton, Syfy’s forthcoming saga about Superman’s grandfather Seyg-El (played by Cameron Cuffe), is a show set in the past, with stakes set in the present day. Confused yet? Allow executive producers Cameron Welsh and Damian Kindler to clarify.
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“There’s an attack that comes from our present day, which is the future for Krypton, that has sort of traveled back in time to try and ensure that Superman is never born,...
- 7/31/2017
- TVLine.com
As Comic-Con kicked off in earnest on Thursday, Syfy traveled across the galaxy to land on Superman’s home planet.
In the “Krypton” sneak peek teaser below, the action takes place two generations before the Man of Steel was born and the titular planet was destroyed. Seyg-El (Cameron Cuffe) is his grandfather, seen here as a young man who looks to be in his 20s.
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Although Superman, born Kal-El, is a hero to us mere humans, his family didn’t enjoy that kind of appreciation. The House of El was ostracized and shamed, and it was up to Seyg-El to fight to redeem his family’s honor and save his world.
That isn’t the only house name we may recognize. Among the cast are also Georgina Campbell (“Broadchurch”) and Ann Ogbomo, who play Lyta Zod and Alura Zod, respectively.
In the “Krypton” sneak peek teaser below, the action takes place two generations before the Man of Steel was born and the titular planet was destroyed. Seyg-El (Cameron Cuffe) is his grandfather, seen here as a young man who looks to be in his 20s.
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Although Superman, born Kal-El, is a hero to us mere humans, his family didn’t enjoy that kind of appreciation. The House of El was ostracized and shamed, and it was up to Seyg-El to fight to redeem his family’s honor and save his world.
That isn’t the only house name we may recognize. Among the cast are also Georgina Campbell (“Broadchurch”) and Ann Ogbomo, who play Lyta Zod and Alura Zod, respectively.
- 7/21/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Sneak Peek new teaser footage from "Krypton", the TV series developed by David S. Goyer ("The Dark Knight") and Damian Kindler, set on the home planet of 'Superman', 200 years before the feature "Man of Steel":
"...'Krypton' follows the grandfather of 'Superman', whose 'House of El' was ostracized and shamed – as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos..."
"Krypton" cast includes Cameron Cuffe as 'Seg-El', Georgina Campbell as 'Lyta Zod', Ian McElhinney as 'Val-El', Elliot Cowan as 'Daron-Vex', Ann Ogbomo as 'Alura Zod', Rasmus Hardiker as 'Kem', Wallis Day as 'Nyssa-Vex' and Aaron Pierre as 'Dev-Em'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Krypton"...
"...'Krypton' follows the grandfather of 'Superman', whose 'House of El' was ostracized and shamed – as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos..."
"Krypton" cast includes Cameron Cuffe as 'Seg-El', Georgina Campbell as 'Lyta Zod', Ian McElhinney as 'Val-El', Elliot Cowan as 'Daron-Vex', Ann Ogbomo as 'Alura Zod', Rasmus Hardiker as 'Kem', Wallis Day as 'Nyssa-Vex' and Aaron Pierre as 'Dev-Em'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Krypton"...
- 7/21/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Syfy will have a huge presence at this year's Comic-Con, with special screenings of Channel Zero: No-End House and Blood Drive, as well as a plethora of panels, including Sharknado 5: Global Swarming:
Press Release: New York, NY – July 5, 2017 – As Syfy celebrates its 25th anniversary and its recent brand reboot, the network is headed to San Diego Comic-Con bigger and better than ever before. In addition to 15 Syfy series panels or screenings, the network is rolling out a host of events, activations and parties designed to leave no fan behind. And Syfy will once again extend the fun to fans nationwide, with a three-night live TV event, Syfy Live From Comic-con, hosted by Zachary Levi.
“San Diego Comic-Con is the pinnacle event of the year for sci-fi enthusiasts, and as the only network dedicated to the genre 24/7, we can’t wait to celebrate in a big way,” said Alexandra Shapiro,...
Press Release: New York, NY – July 5, 2017 – As Syfy celebrates its 25th anniversary and its recent brand reboot, the network is headed to San Diego Comic-Con bigger and better than ever before. In addition to 15 Syfy series panels or screenings, the network is rolling out a host of events, activations and parties designed to leave no fan behind. And Syfy will once again extend the fun to fans nationwide, with a three-night live TV event, Syfy Live From Comic-con, hosted by Zachary Levi.
“San Diego Comic-Con is the pinnacle event of the year for sci-fi enthusiasts, and as the only network dedicated to the genre 24/7, we can’t wait to celebrate in a big way,” said Alexandra Shapiro,...
- 7/18/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Warner Bros. TV has unveiled its Comic-Con 2017 slate, which will feature the first Big Bang Theory cast panel in five years.
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Ahead of Season 11, cast members Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Kevin Sussman will be on hand for a Q&A, following four consecutive years of writers’ room panels. (At this time, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg and Melissa Rauch are not scheduled to appear.)
Other series returning to the pop culture extravaganza include The 100, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gotham, iZombie, Lucifer, The Originals,...
RelatedFall TV First Impression: Big Bang Theory Prequel Young Sheldon
Ahead of Season 11, cast members Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Kevin Sussman will be on hand for a Q&A, following four consecutive years of writers’ room panels. (At this time, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg and Melissa Rauch are not scheduled to appear.)
Other series returning to the pop culture extravaganza include The 100, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gotham, iZombie, Lucifer, The Originals,...
- 6/29/2017
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The Superman prequel series will be filmed at the new studio facility in Belfast.
In what looks like a major coup for the Northern Ireland film and TV industry, The Man of Steel is coming to Belfast.
It has been confirmed this week that Krypton, the Superman prequel series, will be the very first production to shoot at the brand new Belfast Harbour Studios (below).
The series, made by Phantom Four in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television for the Syfy channel, will start pre-production in Belfast this month with a shoot date of late summer.
Set two generations before the destruction of the superhero’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather (Cameron Cuffe), whose House of El was ostracized and shamed, as he fights to redeem his family’s honour and save his beloved world from chaos.
Based on DC characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Krypton is executive...
In what looks like a major coup for the Northern Ireland film and TV industry, The Man of Steel is coming to Belfast.
It has been confirmed this week that Krypton, the Superman prequel series, will be the very first production to shoot at the brand new Belfast Harbour Studios (below).
The series, made by Phantom Four in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television for the Syfy channel, will start pre-production in Belfast this month with a shoot date of late summer.
Set two generations before the destruction of the superhero’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather (Cameron Cuffe), whose House of El was ostracized and shamed, as he fights to redeem his family’s honour and save his beloved world from chaos.
Based on DC characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Krypton is executive...
- 6/6/2017
- by geoffrey@macnab.demon.co.uk (Geoffrey Macnab)
- ScreenDaily
Mike Colter’s Hero for Hire won’t be the only hero pummeling his way onto the small screen next year, as Syfy has officially slated Krypton for a premiere in 2018.
The long-brewing Superman prequel series, one hatched under David S. Goyer (Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice) and series showrunner Damian Kindler (Sleepy Hollow), has slowly flickered into life over the past two-to-three months, rolling out one promo after another, all the while beefing up its cast to include the likes of Georgina Campbell (Lyta Zod), Ian McElhinney (Val-El), Elliot Cowan (Daron-Vex), Ann Ogbomo (Alura Zod), Rasmus Hardiker (Kem), Wallis Day (Nyssa-Vex) and Aaron Pierre, who signed on to play the part of Dev-Em. Krypton has now been ordered to series, too, which stands as an exciting vote of confidence on Syfy’s part.
Amid that hullabaloo, there have been rumblings that Syfy would hold fire on its prequel series until 2018, and sure enough,...
The long-brewing Superman prequel series, one hatched under David S. Goyer (Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice) and series showrunner Damian Kindler (Sleepy Hollow), has slowly flickered into life over the past two-to-three months, rolling out one promo after another, all the while beefing up its cast to include the likes of Georgina Campbell (Lyta Zod), Ian McElhinney (Val-El), Elliot Cowan (Daron-Vex), Ann Ogbomo (Alura Zod), Rasmus Hardiker (Kem), Wallis Day (Nyssa-Vex) and Aaron Pierre, who signed on to play the part of Dev-Em. Krypton has now been ordered to series, too, which stands as an exciting vote of confidence on Syfy’s part.
Amid that hullabaloo, there have been rumblings that Syfy would hold fire on its prequel series until 2018, and sure enough,...
- 5/16/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Sneak Peek new teaser footage from "Krypton", the TV series pilot, developed by David S. Goyer ("The Dark Knight") and Damian Kindler, set on the home planet of 'Superman', 200 years before the feature "Man of Steel film", debuting in 2017 on Syfy:
"...'Krypton' follows the grandfather of 'Superman', whose 'House of El' was ostracized and shamed – as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos..."
"Krypton" cast includes Cameron Cuffe as 'Seg-El', Georgina Campbell as 'Lyta Zod', Ian McElhinney as 'Val-El', Elliot Cowan as 'Daron-Vex', Ann Ogbomo as 'Alura Zod', Rasmus Hardiker as 'Kem', Wallis Day as 'Nyssa-Vex' and Aaron Pierre as 'Dev-Em'.
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"...'Krypton' follows the grandfather of 'Superman', whose 'House of El' was ostracized and shamed – as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos..."
"Krypton" cast includes Cameron Cuffe as 'Seg-El', Georgina Campbell as 'Lyta Zod', Ian McElhinney as 'Val-El', Elliot Cowan as 'Daron-Vex', Ann Ogbomo as 'Alura Zod', Rasmus Hardiker as 'Kem', Wallis Day as 'Nyssa-Vex' and Aaron Pierre as 'Dev-Em'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Krypton"...
- 4/21/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
“The story of your family isn’t how we died, but how we lived.”
That’s the message being left by Kal-El’s grandfather in a leaked (and since-deleted, sorry!) trailer for Syfy’s upcoming Superman prequel pilot, Krypton.
RelatedKrypton: Cameron Cuffe to Star as Superman’s Gramps in Syfy Prequel
Penned by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel) and Ian Goldberg (Once Upon a Time), Krypton is set two generations before the destruction of Superman’s home planet and follows the future Man of Steel’s forefather — Seg-El (played by The Halcyon‘s Cameron Cuffe), whose House...
That’s the message being left by Kal-El’s grandfather in a leaked (and since-deleted, sorry!) trailer for Syfy’s upcoming Superman prequel pilot, Krypton.
RelatedKrypton: Cameron Cuffe to Star as Superman’s Gramps in Syfy Prequel
Penned by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel) and Ian Goldberg (Once Upon a Time), Krypton is set two generations before the destruction of Superman’s home planet and follows the future Man of Steel’s forefather — Seg-El (played by The Halcyon‘s Cameron Cuffe), whose House...
- 4/18/2017
- TVLine.com
Following the news that Georgina Campbell has landed the lead in SySy's Superman prequel series, Krypton, Deadline reports that the show has now rounded out its series regular roles. Former Game of Thrones alum Ian McElhinney will play Seg-El's grandfather Val-El; Elliot Cowan (DaVinci's Demons, Luther) has been cast as Magistrate Daron-Vex; Lyta's mother Primus Alura Zod will be played by Ann Ogbomo (World War Z); Rasmus Hardiker (Your Highness) will be an engineer named Kem; while Wallis Day (The Royals) and Aaron Pierre (Tennison) will portray Nyssa-Vex and Dev-Em respectively. You can find out more about each of these characters Here. David S. Goyer and Damian Kindler are executive producers on Krypton, which doesn't have a premiere date set.
- 10/10/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Kal-El has a new grandfather. Deadline reports Cameron Cuffe has been cast as the lead in Syfy's upcoming Superman prequel series, Krypton.From David S. Goyer and Damian Kindler, the drama "is set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet. It follows Superman’s grandfather Seg-El (Cuffe) — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos."Read More…...
- 10/4/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Ever since it was first announced in 2014, news regarding Krypton has been scarce, to say the least. Not unlike the remnants of an exploded planet, it has fortunately been picking up speed since SyFy officially ordered a pilot this past May.
For those unfamiliar with the concept, Krypton intends to follow the adventures of Superman/Kal-El’s grandfather, Seg-El, who is on a quest to redeem the besmirched name of his family. I guess we could call this a prequel series, but I’m half-tempted to refer to it as a prequel to a prequel even though it has no connection to Smallville, which was a wonderful series that ran for ten seasons and chronicled Superman’s formative years. With Gotham currently enjoying much success over at Fox, perhaps someone at WB feels there’s still much material to mine when it comes to the lineages of its most recognizable superheroes.
For those unfamiliar with the concept, Krypton intends to follow the adventures of Superman/Kal-El’s grandfather, Seg-El, who is on a quest to redeem the besmirched name of his family. I guess we could call this a prequel series, but I’m half-tempted to refer to it as a prequel to a prequel even though it has no connection to Smallville, which was a wonderful series that ran for ten seasons and chronicled Superman’s formative years. With Gotham currently enjoying much success over at Fox, perhaps someone at WB feels there’s still much material to mine when it comes to the lineages of its most recognizable superheroes.
- 9/3/2016
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
We currently live in a time where comic book adaptations permeate both TV and film. On the film side of things we have Marvel's Cinematic Universe, DC's Extended Universe, and the X-Men Cinematic Universe, among the main contenders. On TV, Marvel has a net cast over ABC and Netflix, Fox has a couple new shows set in their own universe hitting the small screen soon, and DC has the CW locked down with shows like Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. So if you grew up reading comics, it's probably the best time ever to be alive.
While the market seems to be fully saturated, the trend doesn't seem to be slowing down, and now the Syfy Channel is joining the fray with their series Krypton, a show that's been in development for nearly a couple years at this point, and only just got a pilot ordered last April.
While the market seems to be fully saturated, the trend doesn't seem to be slowing down, and now the Syfy Channel is joining the fray with their series Krypton, a show that's been in development for nearly a couple years at this point, and only just got a pilot ordered last April.
- 9/2/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Last month, we reported Syfy had ordered the Krypton TV show pilot. Syfy has finally announced the Krypton order and released more information.
Based on the DC Comics characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Krypton hails from Executive Producer David S. Goyer and Warner Horizon Television. Sleepy Hollow's Damian Kindler will executive produce and serve as the Krypton showrunner. Colm McCarthy will direct and executive produce the pilot. Goyer and Ian Goldberg are writing.
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Based on the DC Comics characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Krypton hails from Executive Producer David S. Goyer and Warner Horizon Television. Sleepy Hollow's Damian Kindler will executive produce and serve as the Krypton showrunner. Colm McCarthy will direct and executive produce the pilot. Goyer and Ian Goldberg are writing.
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- 5/11/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Syfy today announced it has greenlit to pilot Krypton, the much-anticipated Superman prequel set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet. Krypton will follow Superman’s grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Krypton will be executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner. Damian Kindler (Sleepy Hollow) will serve as executive producer/showrunner; Colm McCarthy (She Who Brings Gifts, Peaky Blinders) is set to direct and co-executive produce the pilot. The pilot teleplay and story is written by David S. Goyer & Ian Goldberg (Once Upon a Time, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles).
Says Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment:
Krypton is one of the...
Krypton will be executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner. Damian Kindler (Sleepy Hollow) will serve as executive producer/showrunner; Colm McCarthy (She Who Brings Gifts, Peaky Blinders) is set to direct and co-executive produce the pilot. The pilot teleplay and story is written by David S. Goyer & Ian Goldberg (Once Upon a Time, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles).
Says Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment:
Krypton is one of the...
- 5/10/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Syfy has announced that it has greenlit a pilot for the Superman prequel series "Krypton".
Set two generations before the destruction of the planet that gave birth to the Man of Steel, the series will follow Kal-El's grandfather whose House of El was ostracized and shamed. He fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment says in a statement: "Krypton is one of the most iconic stories in the comic book universe. In the talented hands of David S. Goyer and the DC Entertainment/Warner Horizon Television team, this exciting Syfy project will take viewers back to Superman's home to show how the timeless legend began."
"Krypton" will be executive produced by David S. Goyer ("Man of Steel," "Da Vinci's Demons") while Damian Kindler ("Sleepy Hollow") will serve as show runner; Colm McCarthy ("Peaky Blinders...
Set two generations before the destruction of the planet that gave birth to the Man of Steel, the series will follow Kal-El's grandfather whose House of El was ostracized and shamed. He fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment says in a statement: "Krypton is one of the most iconic stories in the comic book universe. In the talented hands of David S. Goyer and the DC Entertainment/Warner Horizon Television team, this exciting Syfy project will take viewers back to Superman's home to show how the timeless legend began."
"Krypton" will be executive produced by David S. Goyer ("Man of Steel," "Da Vinci's Demons") while Damian Kindler ("Sleepy Hollow") will serve as show runner; Colm McCarthy ("Peaky Blinders...
- 5/9/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Update, 1:25 Pm: Syfy announced it has finalized the deal for a pilot order to David Goyer’s Superman prequel Krypton. Previous, April 21, 12 Pm: David S. Goyer’s long-gestating Superman prequel Krypton is a go at Syfy. The cable network, which has been developing the project for more than a year-and-a-half, is finalizing a deal for a pilot order. Damian Kindler (Sleepy Hollow) has come on board as executive producer/showrunner, while Peaky Blinders helmer Colm McCarthy…...
- 5/9/2016
- Deadline TV
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