Television

Werewolf TV series is a bitch

Fox is developing a new series called Bitches, which The Hollywood Reporter describes as a dramedy about four female buddies in New York City, who happen to be werewolves. Created by writer Michael Dougherty, who wrote the feature Trick ‘r Treat, and Warner Bros., the show already has a pilot script and a pilot commitment ….

Extended clip from Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse pilot

Entertainment Weekly has just posted an exclusive clip from Joss Whedon’s new Fox thriller Dollhouse, which revolves around a futuristic laboratory that assigns various tasks to its many residents, who then have their memories erased upon the completion of their assignments. One of those mind-boned humans, a young woman named Echo (Eliza Dushku), is slowly ….

Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay bringing Cocaine Cowboys TV series to HBO

Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay are executive producing a drama TV series for HBO, based on the Miami cocaine trade documentary Cocaine Cowboys, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cold Case creator Meredith Stiehm, which Jerry Bruckheimer also produces, is writing the pilot for the show. Billy Corben’s 2006 documentary, profiled the early days of cocaine ….

Frank Miller bringing Buck Rogers to the big screen

Comic legend Frank Miller and Odd Lot Entertainment, the team behind the upcoming The Spirit film adaptation, are looking to bring the cult classic sci-fi comic-turned-TV-series Buck Rogers to the big screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Odd Lot is in negotiations to option the rights to the “franchise” from Nu Image/Millennium, which obtained those ….

66th Annual Golden Globe Award nominations announced

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Frost/Nixon, The Reader, Revolutionary Road and Slumdog Millionaire, were nominated for best drama, during the reading of nods for the 66th annual Golden Globes. In the comedy or musical category, best picture nominees are Mamma Mia!, Burn After Reading, Happy-Go-Lucky, In Bruges and Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Meryl Streep ….

Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber, Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones Hat, Christian Bale’s Batman cowl and much more up for auction

Mark Hamill’s hero “Luke Skywalker” lightsaber from Star Wars and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ($150,000-$180,000), the original 82-inch diameter hero “United Planets Cruiser C-57D” flying saucer filming miniature from Forbidden Planet ($80,000-$120,000); three volume presentation First Editions of The Lord of the Rings with Elvish inscription with all three volumes signed by J.R.R. ….

Arrested Development film approaching green light

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Arrested Development film is inching closer to becoming a reality. Apparently, Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard have closed deals for the long-in-development project. The possible adaptation of the short-lived Fox show has been a hot topic among fans for the last year. Speculation was initially fueled by cast members, ….

Make that two more futuristic sci-fi epics for Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. is working on two sci-fi projects with former New Line co-chiefs Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, according to The Hollywood Reporter. After leaving New Line, the duo formed the Unique Features banner in June of this year, which also funnels it’s projects through Warners. Shaye, along with Unique’s Dylan Sellers are producing Control-Alt-Delete, ….

Newark to get documentary treatment on Sundance

The Sundance Channel will air a new documentary series, focused on the challenges facing New Jersey’s largest city, Newark, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, along with Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin will produce the new series. Called Brick City, the series will center on Newark Mayor Cory Booker, the city’s residents and ….

Full Star Trek trailer attached to Quantum of Solace gives story clues

The full trailer for Star Trek was indeed attached to Quantum of Solace (which rocked). The trailer rocked, too. It gives a host of storyline windows, including Captain Kirk’s mischievous childhood years on Earth, Spock’s origins, and some possible love affairs on board the ship. According to the Chicago Tribune, the new Star Trek movie’s ….

Hero by Night comic to become live-action TV series

IM Global is tapping Platinum Studios to develop D.J. Coffman’s Hero by Night comicbook, into a live-action TV show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hero, won Platinum’s 2006 Comic Book Challenge competition. The series follows young landlord Jack King, who uncovers the lair of the title character. Determined to make some extra money, Jack auctions ….

CSI: Season Eight DVD review

Season Eight of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, was recently released on DVD. The latest chapter in the groundbreaking series continues the exploits of the passionate team of forensic investigators who examine every ounce of evidence, in order to solve dramatic, sometimes gruesome crimes. In the 17 episode season, traumatic events reshape the focus and tone ….