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Starz to create show based on sci-fi novel series Outlander

Chris Albrecht of Starz Entertainment announced today that the network will partner with Sony Pictures Television to produce Outlander, an original show adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling sci-fi series of books. Starz has ordered 16 episodes of Outlander, which begins lensing in Scotland this fall. The show is expected to premiere in 2014. The series ….

Fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2013 will help configure a zombified Walking Dead car to be unveiled at New York Comic-Con 2013

Content marketing group Future US and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, announced today they are partnering once again at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013 with a host of experiential activities involving The Walking Dead universe. The partnership celebrates a decade of Robert Kirkman’s groundbreaking Eisner Award-winning comic book series and bestselling graphic novels. ….

Advance Black Sails screening landing at San Diego Comic-Con 2013

On Thursday, July 18th, Starz will host an exclusive sneak peek screening of their original drama from Executive Producer Michael Bay, Black Sails, during San Diego Comic-Con 2013. The first episode of the show will be screened for fans during Comic-Con 2013, with special guests from the program to be announced. The pirate adventure Black ….

Elijah Wood to appear at weekend screenings of his remake of grindhouse classic Maniac

Elijah Wood is scheduled to appear at IFC Center’s Friday and Saturday 9:20 PM screenings of Maniac, the remake of the William Lustig’s grindhouse cult classic, in which he stars. Described as a smart and stylish re-boot of Lustig’s slasher cult classic, the new Maniac is an intimate and terrifying trip into the downward spiraling ….

John Hurt joins The Strain TV series based on Guillermo del Toro vampire trilogy

FX has tapped two-time Oscar-nominated actor John Hurt in The Strain, the pilot based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy from Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and noted sci-fi author Chuck Hogan. Hurt joins the previously announced Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Mia Maestro, Miguel Gomez, Richard Sammel, Lauren Lee Smith and Jonathan Hyde. Hurt will ….

Starz gives green light to 50 Cent-produced crime drama Power

Starz CEO Chris Albrecht announced today that the network will go into production on the crime drama Power, an hour-long original drama series executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and created by Courtney Kemp Agboh (The Good Wife). Power tells the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a wealthy New York City nightclub owner ….

Starz developing Monsters of God series with World War Z production company and Straw Dogs writer/director

Starz recently announced that the network will develop a post civil-war drama series from award winning writer, director and producer Rod Lurie (The Contender, The Last Castle, Straw Dogs) in conjunction with Plan B Entertainment (World War Z). Lurie and his long-time producing partner Marc Frydman will executive produce via their Battleplan Productions banner. Set ….

After Dark gets into Sanatorium for new ‘Originals’ series

After Dark Films has announced the fifth film in its After Dark Originals 2 series, Sanatorium, a film that producers say authentically captures a Paranormal Investigation TV show’s worst fears. Sanatorium is directed and written by Brant Sersen (Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story, Splinterheads), and stars Kate Riley (College Humor), Megan Neuringer (Kroll Show) and ….

Sci-Fi, Myths and Monsters series to include Ray Harryhausen film retrospective

Starting next Friday, June 7th, the Loew’s Jersey will feature a series of films showcasing sci-fi myths and monsters. The event will include two of special effects legend Ray Harryhausen’s greatest creations, including 20 Million Miles To Earth and a 50th Anniversary Screening of the cult classic Jason & the Argonauts. Also screening will be ….

Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake release date changed

AICN reports that Spike Lee’s upcoming remake of Chan-wook Park’s Oldboy has been pushed back from it’s original release date of October 11th to October 25th, 2013. Spike Lee’s version reportedly closely follows the plot of the original film, but extends the lead’s imprisonment from 15 years to 20, and is apparently extremely intense for ….