Archive for August 30th, 2013
HBO gives pilot commitment to Westworld series
by Doc on Aug.30, 2013, under Television
HBO has given a pilot commitment to a Westworld series from J.J. Abrams, ad Robot, Jonathan Nolan, Jerry Weintraub and Warner Bros. TV. Inspired by the 1973 movie from Michael Chrichton, the series as described as “a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin.” The movie, which starred Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin and James Brolin, was about a near-future amusement park where guests could live out fantasies in various worlds, including the western-themed West World, populated by androids. However, a malfunction spreads through the system and the androids begin to kill the guests.
It was followed by a sequel, Futureworld, and a short lived series, Beyond Westworld.
Continuum season finale preview: “Second Time”
by Doc on Aug.30, 2013, under Television
In the second season finale of Continuum, Kiera hurries to save Alec from himself and preserve her chances of getting home, while Alec must choose between solving Kiera’s dilemma or his own. Tune in tonight at 10/9c on Syfy for “Second Time”!
Also check out the interview with the cast where they discuss the major theme of the season.
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