One of the most intriguing and secretive shows in development is CBS' Person of Interest, from mega producer J.J. Abrams and creator Jonathan Nolan (writer of The Dark Knight). Those two names were virtually all that was known about the show, along with the fact that it's an … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
CW Picks Up ‘Secret Circle’
Secret Circle, based on another series of novels by The Vampire Diaries author L.J. Smith, has gotten a pilot order from The CW as a potential new hour-long drama. Vampire Diaries showrunner Kevin Williamson will executive produce the pilot, having also co-written the script with … [Read more...]
Smallville Sets Finale Date
I've always said that Smallville never had any right to be as good as it is, consistently. When it first premiered, I saw a review that described it as "a bad idea executed nicely," and that's stuck with me. As ridiculous as the premise is -- teenage Clark Kent grows up and … [Read more...]
First Look at Terra Nova
While Fox's Superbowl XLV broadcast included trailers for all of this summer's biggest blockbuster films and a whole heap of hilarious product commercials, Fox also worked in a short trailer for its big-budget scifi series Terra Nova (website). After endless casting and filming … [Read more...]
Bones Spinoff Casts Lead Role
Fox has cast the title character in its new Bones spinoff, The Locator. Geoff Stults, who's had ongoing roles on Happy Town, October Road, Reunion, and 7th Heaven, will take on the main character Walter Sherman. The Locator's premise will be introduced on an upcoming episode … [Read more...]