'Alphas' Series Premiere Tonight on Syfy; Plus 'Eureka' and 'Warehouse 13' are back!

It's been a bit of a wait, but finally Eureka and Warehouse 13 are back, along with the new series premiere of Alphas as part of Syfy's exciting new line-up Powerful Mondays, tagged as the most powerful night of the week.

It all kicks off with the return of Eureka at 8/7 c, followed by the return of Warehouse 13 9/8.  Can't wait to see whether we've seen the last of H.G. Wells?  Last but not least of the line-up, is the new series premiere of Alphas 10/9c.  Think of it as a combination of Fringe and Heroes.


So what do  you think?  Is Alphas something you will watch? How about Eureka and Warehouse?

1st Novelization of 'The Walking Dead'

In between seasons, what is a Walking Dead zombie fan to do?  Go out and get yourself this novelization of the Robert Kirkman franchise, that's what!

 Rise of the Governor, which will be penned by Kirkman himself, as well as horror novelist, Jay Bonansinga (Stoker), will be the first in a trilogy. Amazon describes it as follows:

Following in the footsteps of the New York Times bestselling graphic novels and the record-breaking new television show, this debut novel in a trilogy of original Walking Dead books chronicles the back story of the comic book series greatest villain, The Governor.

In the Walking Dead universe, there is no greater villain than the Governor. The despot who runs the walled-off town of Woodbury, he has his own sick sense of justice: whether it's forcing prisoners to battle zombies in an arena for the townspeople's amusement, or chopping off the appendages of those who cross him. The Governor was voted "Villain of the Year" by Wizard Magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial arc in the history of the Walking Deadcomic-book series. Now, for the first time, fans of The Walking Dead will discover how the Governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes.

What do you think? Will you be reading this one?

[Source: Blastr]

New Battlestar Galactica, Spin-off Coming To TV

For those BSG fans out there, you can expect yet another spin-off of the popular franchise, BSG- Battlestar Galactica:  Blood & Chrome.

Word first came out when it was mentioned that Ronald D. Moore the screenwriter of the re-imagined BSG, was in the process of developing the show with Syfy. The teleplay of Blood & Chrome was written by Michael Taylor, on a story by Taylor, David Eick, Bradley Thompson and David Weddle. Jonas Pate will direct.

Blood & Chrome is set during the First Cylon War, which takes place chronologically between Caprica and Battlestar Galactica.  According to wikipedia, The show will be set in the 10th year of the first Cylon War and will revolve around the rise of a young "Ensign William Adama, 20 yrs of age, and a recent Academy graduate who 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."

Syfy has greenlit the two-hour pilot of Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Crome. Production began on February 10, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia.


[Source:  wikipedia]
Topics: news, tv series, pilot, spin-off

First Look: New 'Wonder Woman'

Here is a first look at the new Wonder Woman, Adrianne Palicki.

Palicki, the 27 year old actress is no newcomer to television. She has starred most currently in Friday Night Lights and Criminal Minds.

Wonder Woman is a modernized reboot for NBC. The David E. Kelley pilot is scheduled to air in fall of 2011. Adrianne will also play opposite Elizabeth Hurley and Cary Elwes.  The role of Steve Trevor is to be played by Brett Tucker.

What do you think about the new look? Love it or hate it?



[Source:  Just Jared]
Topics: news, tv series

Greenlighted: NBC Picks Up David E. Kelley's 'Wonder Woman'; Steven Spielberg's Musical, 'Smash'

According to Deadline Hollywood, NBC has picked up David E. Kelley's Wonder Woman reboot, which hails from Warner Brothers TV and was originally shelved in early January, due to the studio not being able to "commit to the license fee" and without Greenblatt (NBC entertainment chairman), the WB felt that it wouldn't live up to Kelley's vision.

Now that Greenblatt is on board, NBC has greenlighted Wonder Woman, which is slated as a "reinvention" of the D.C. comic Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince.  She will portray a "vigilante crime fighter in L.A. but also a successful corporate exec and a modern woman trying to balance all of the elements of her extraordinary life", according to Deadline.

NBC has also greenlighted, Smash, a one-hour musical within a musical about the "mounting of a Broadway musical" based on an idea by Steven Spielberg who will also be an executive producer.  The pilot will be produced by DreamWorks TV and Universal Media Studios, executive producers Spielberg, along with Theresa Rebeck (script), Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey of DreamWorks TV, Hairspray producers, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron and Grammy and Tony-winning songwriters, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman who will compose the original songs.  Talks are under way for Michael Mayer (American Idiot) to direct.

Smash joins a list of shows by DreamWorks TV, including the upcoming Showtime series, The Borgias, and Terra Nova which will air on Fox in the Fall of 2011.

Also picked up by NBC- Mann's World, a one hour drama following the life of Allan Mann, a celebrity stylist in L.A.and I Hate That I Love You which is a comedy involving a straight couple who meets two lesbian friends with romance between the most unlikely of the friends and comedy ensuing.




*update/related:  Adrianne Palicki has been signed on as Wonder Woman.



[via:  Deadline Hollywood]
[Topics: TV series, Pilots, Greenlighted series, news]

7 New Promotional Photos for Starz' new series 'Camelot'

   7 New Promo pics for Starz' Camelot have been released. Check them out below:

Jamie Campbell-Bower/Arthur

Tamsin Egerton/Guinevere

Peter Mooney/Sir Kay

Joseph Fiennes/Merlin

Eva Green/Morgan(Morgana)

Claire Forlani/Queen Igraine

Photos courtesy of:  Starz/About-Camelot

Starz is set to air its new fantasy piece, Camelot, April 1st (no foolin').  But if you just can't wait to get a sneak peak into what looks like a juicy show, check out these stunning newly released 7 promo photos, along with a preview trailer for the show: Camelot trailer

If you can't wait that long to see the premiere, Starz is promising a 'sneak peak' on February 25th, on it's website:  Starz Originals Camelot

Note:  If you don't get Starz, and happen to be a member of Netflix, Netflix has a deal with Starz and has been airing past Starz shows like Pillars of the Earth and Spartacus: Blood and Sand (as well as , now, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena) the day after they are first aired. This bodes well for Camelot also becoming available almost immediately on Netflix.

I personally cannot wait for this adaptation!
[photos, courtesy of Starz/About-Camelot]
[Topics, tv series, news,  promotional material

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Premieres Tonight on Starz

The new season premieres tonight, January 21st, at 10pm ET on Starz.

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena will act as a prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand that was originally aired on Starz, January 22, 2010.  It will tell the story of the first gladiator, Gannicus' (Dustin Clare) rise to become champion of Capua.  Lucy Lawless (Lucretia) and John Hannah (the head of the Batiatus family) will reprise their roles, along with Peter Mensah (Oenomaus), and Manu Bennett as (Crixus).  Andy Whitfield will make a brief appearance as Spartacus.

The series was expanded out of a single flashback episode that was to originally have appeared in the second season of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.  The series was stalled when it was discovered that Andy Whitfield, who played Spartacus in the first series, was battling non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Watch the preview of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, here:
Spartacus:Gods of the Arena trailer



Topics:  tv, news, premieres

Geek Toy of the Day

Who can resist these classic figurines from Dark Shadows, especially with filming getting under way in April?

Model kit company, Round 2, has acquired the license from Dan Curtis Productions to reissue these Dark Shadows model kits that were originally made in 1960's, during the run of the original soap opera.

The current plan is to bring back the "Barnabas kit in April 2011, the Werewolf kit in August and the Barnabas Collins' Vampire Van in December."


You can read the full interview that Stuart Manning (of BlogofDarkShadows) conducted with Round 2's James Hood, here:  Round2chat



[Source:  BlogofDarkShadows]
Topics: movie, merchandising, toys, news